A director asked staff to prepare to issue an RFP for a new administration building and to include a clear scope of work and façade expectations in the solicitation.

During the work session a director said it was time to begin producing an RFP that lists needs and wants, funding expectations and design preferences so the district can move the project forward. Staff said the item is likely to appear for consideration either at the new board’s first meeting or the meeting following that, and confirmed the district’s rules and timing would guide the schedule.

No project budget or timeline beyond broad planning was adopted at the session; staff said they will plan for an RFP process and include this item in the near-term agenda for the incoming board to consider.