Mount Angel School District Bond Program Mt. Angel, Oregon
A successful $7 million capital improvement bond paired with $4 million in a matching state grant led to crucial improvements for Mount Angel School District. Implementing an innovative progressive-design-build delivery approach as owner’s representative, Otak led a team that used creative solutions to accelerate the project schedule and turn more than $1 million in savings into additional improvements.
Progressive-Design-Build Delivery Adds Scope through Savings
Starting with a list of priority projects and then expanding that work with savings found in efficient project management, Mount Angel School District made comprehensive upgrades to building systems as well as architectural finishes across its facilities. These upgrades focused on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and security systems to enhance overall operations. These significant replacements were completed while keeping existing equipment operational. As an alternative to the traditional design-bid-build method, a more collaborative approach between the designer and contractor using progressive-design-build delivery led to savings that were reinvested into greater scope. Among the creative solutions from this process was with a mechanical system initially intended for full replacement but later identified with components in good working condition and preserved. Altogether, these efficiencies in project management, cost tracking, and budget discipline ensured effective response to evolving scope needs to exceed the goals of this work for the benefit of the surrounding community.
