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Several concerns were raised during the joint meeting about the merits of a third party
consultant process. These concerns included timing since the bond referendum is scheduled
for November, the potential duplication of effort since consulting firms had already evaluated
school facility needs, the inability to compare projects between the districts due to the unique
nature of each district’s needs, the potential to create divisiveness between the districts, and the
unique position of the elected school boards to best express and prioritize the needs of each of
the districts.
If the Board elects to proceed with this analysis, staff would solicit competitive proposals from
consulting firms and negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm. The solicitation and
selection of a consultant could be accomplished in six weeks. Once a contract is approved, the
consultant would need another six weeks to conduct the analysis and prepare a report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of conducting a comparative analysis is between
$38,000 and $43,000. A budget amendment would be required to fund the contract.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this agenda item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board deliberate as necessary
and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with the solicitation of a consultant to
prioritize school capital needs as presented in the districts’ facility analyses.
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