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Decision
$25.8 million off the estimated cost — 20,276 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
… lding is now 588,516 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $768.6 million.
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Decision
$2.9 million off the estimated cost — 2,700 sq ft trimmed
Thursday, September 10, 2026
… lding is now 585,816 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $765.7 million.
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Decision
$16.9 million off the estimated cost — 15,530 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
… lding is now 570,286 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $748.8 million.
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Decision
$48.9 million off the estimated cost — 2,409 sq ft trimmed
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
… lding is now 567,877 sq ft, with an estimated total project cost of $699.9 million.
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How much will the project cost, and how much will Medford pay?
Project Funding and Cost
… Schematic Design Phase. The MSBA reimbursement for eligible costs will be voted on at the April 2027 MSBA Board of Directors Meeting. As of the October 6, 2026 meeting, the total project cost is estimated at $699,862,410 …
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Why does Medford's project cost more than recent high schools in Waltham and Brockton?
Project Funding and Cost
The MSBA has seen dramatic cost increases in school construction in recent years due to market factors and material costs. When comparing our project to neighboring communities, the project start and completion timeline …
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Why do different School Districts get Different Reimbursement Rates for Eligible Costs?
Project Funding and Cost
… on/Re-use of Existing Facilities (up to 5 percentage points)
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SBC Minutes 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Offered by Jenny Graham and Dr. Suzanne Galusi: Be it resolved that the next round of cost estimating will provide cost estimates breakdown as follows: ■ Parking: a) Base estimate will include surface grade parking
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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SBC Agenda 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Offered by Jenny Graham and Dr. Suzanne Galusi: Be it resolved that the next round of cost estimating will provide cost estimates breakdown as follows: 1. Parking: a) Base estimate will include surface grade parking
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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SBC Presentation 6/1/26 (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Meeting Minutes ➢ Project Updates & Follow-ups ➢ Medford Update on Capital Projects and Preliminary Estimate of Project Costs Impact ➢ Review PSR Cost Estimate for C2.2A & C3.4A ➢ Project Timeline June 2026 – June 2027 ➢ Updated Evaluation Criteria Matrix
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 3/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
Operations (4%) Trailheads & Connection to the Fells (4%) Community Gathering Facilities (3%) Construction Timeline (2%) Keeping Construction Costs Low 416 Votes Community Health Center, Counseling/ Youth Center Pest control during demolitions Healthy Indoor building, Indoor
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 23, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Avisory Presentation 9/23/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Agenda ➢ Sustainability Givens Overview ➢ Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership • Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information ➢ Preliminary Solar PV Assessment ➢ Red List Free Materials ➢ Embodied Carbon & Mass Timber ➢ Water Efficiency & Stewardship ➢ Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
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2026.09.23 Sustainability & Systems Advisory Team Meeting #6 (PDF)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Action Discussion 06.01 Record Meeting #6 Agenda Welcome & introductions • Sustainability Givens Overview • Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information ○ • Preliminary Solar PV Assessment • Red List Free Materials • Embodied
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Sep 23, 2026
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SBC Presentation 2/11/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Amendment #1 • Summary of Reactions to Alternatives • PDP Submission Status - due 2/25 • Educational Plan • Space Summary Review • Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives • Introduction of Evaluation Criteria • Review of Cost Information for January
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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Community Forum #2, March 5, 2026 — community workshop follow-up input (March 16, 2026) (PDF)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Code Upgrade Option Alt A.1 Cost: ~$437M New Building Footprint Existing Building Footprint Summary: • Base Repair at the existing Medford High School facility • Estimated total project cost
Document for Community Forum #2, Mar 5, 2026
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Building Committee Meeting, February 11, 2026 — pDP Comparative Cost Analysis (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Cost Estimates The following slides are an excerpt from the February 11, 2026 Meeting of the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee Meeting. Visit https://medfordhsproject.com/event/medford-high-school-building-co mmittee-meeting-february-11-2026/for full meeting
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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Community Forum #5 6/3/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
High School Community Forum #5 06/03/2026 06/08/2026 rev1 – updated with Winthrop St. Perspectives and Estimated District Share Costs
Presentation slides for Community Forum #5, Jun 3, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, March 10, 2026 — presentation slides (PDF)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meeting #3 Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Advisory Team Recommendation Development • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Overview • Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Mar 10, 2026
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Appendices (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Meetings D. LEEDv5 Scorecard E. MHS Educational Plan – (clean version) F. MHS Educational Plan – (track changes) G. Cost Information i. PSR Cost Estimate (AM Fogarty) ii. Comparative Cost Analysis iii. Preliminary Design Pricing Table
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SBC Presentation 2/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Agenda ➢ Roll call ➢ Approval of Meeting Minutes • February 11 Full Committee Meeting ➢ Cost Estimate Updates ➢ Vote to approve submission of Preliminary Design Program Report ➢ Evaluation Criteria Review ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 23, 2026
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LeftField OPM Submission (PDF)
Friday, May 2, 2025
Study/Schematic Design Phase Basic Services Total: $550,000 Our fee for Basic Services above excludes any Independent Cost Estimates, to be included in Owner’s Budget. Should the Feasibility Study duration extend beyond the anticipated
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Presentation 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Takeaways from Meeting #1 • LEEDv5 Preliminary Overview • Climate Resiliency • Embodied Carbon • Healthfulness and Environmental Literacy • Life Cycle Cost Analysis Overview • Next Steps
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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District Response to PDP Comments (PDF)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
local law, prior to bidding. The MSBA shall not be responsible for any legal fees or costs of any kind that may be incurred by a city, town or regional school district in relation
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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2026 10 01 Sustanability & Systems AT Meeting 07 notes (PDF)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Phase 1 and 2 avoiding the need for temporary heating and cooling. • AtWHP System is most cost-effective overall and in the overall 50-year life cycle, reduction in total project cost (from PSR budget
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Oct 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 6/10/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria Matrix 9 Note : The evaluations of the High School-Only C.2.2A-HS Alternative assume that first cost and operational costs will still be incurred by the District and City when the programs currently
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 10, 2026
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Final Evaluation of Alternatives (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Preferred Schematic Report / Medford High School 3.3.3 Final Evaluation of Alternatives A. Summary of Alternatives (including cost and schedule) Multiple construction alternatives for a grade 9-12 high school with enrollment of 1,395 students
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Initial PDP Design Options (Voted by SBC on 3/23/26) (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
High School facility designed for 1,395 students in grades 9-12; with an estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 million. • Option B.1.1 : Addition/renovation (On the Existing Footprint) which proposes
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SBC Presentation 1/14/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Option o Add/Reno Options o New Building Options 9) Interactive Input Session to Provide Feedback on Initial Cost Alternatives 10) Questions Regarding Alternatives o MCSHBC Members o Public Comment o Next Steps 11) Guidance
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jan 14, 2026
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Design Alternatives (Slide 14 – Updated 3.19.26) (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Option o Add/Reno Options o New Building Options 9) Interactive Input Session to Provide Feedback on Initial Cost Alternatives 10) Questions Regarding Alternatives o MCSHBC Members o Public Comment o Next Steps 11) Guidance
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Document A PSR Comments from MSBA (PDF)
October 2026
local law, prior to bidding. The MSBA shall not be responsible for any legal fees or costs of any kind that may be incurred by a city, town or regional school district in relation
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Introduction (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
additional option was requested to facilitate a conversation with the community about the additional space and project costs associated with the non-high school related programs. The Project Team added this high school only alternative
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MEP Systems Advisory Group Notes 7/21/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Action Discussion 05.01 Record Meeting #5 Agenda Welcome & introductions • LEED Version Review and Confirmation • Preliminary Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Information • Next Steps • 05.02 SMMA LEED Version Review and Confirmation Motion voted and approved
Minutes for Building CMR Pre-Qualification Sub Committee Meeting, Jul 14, 2026; Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jul 21, 2026
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SBC Presentation 10/6/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Chiller [ASHRAE System #7] GSHP = Ground Source Heat Pump AtWHP = Air Source Heat Pump LCCA = Life Cycle Cost Analysis Main School Building HVAC Systems LCCA Advisory Workgroup Recommendation per 10.1.2026 meeting
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Oct 6, 2026
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Statement of Interest (PDF)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
pipes has worsened with multiple major failures resulting in the flooding and forced closures of classrooms with costly and expedited repair projects again a near constant phenomenon. During the current school year alone, multiple vocational
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OPM RFS (PDF)
existing School, a renovation and addition of the existing School and/or new construction. The estimated total project costs of an approved potential Project may range from $200,000,000 to $600,000,000 depending upon
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SBC Presentation 5/20/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Approval of April 27 MCHSBC Minutes ➢ Deed Restriction & Next Steps ➢ MSBA PDP Comments & Team Response Summary ➢ PSR Cost Estimates Review ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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SBC Presentation 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Approval of Meeting Minutes • March 23 MCHSBC Meeting ➢ Approval of Invoices ➢ Review of MSBA Eligible vs. Ineligible Costs ➢ Adjournment
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 15, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Presentation 10/1/26 (PDF)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Agenda ➢ Vote to Recommend HVAC System ➢ Net Zero Energy & Minimizing Cost of Ownership ➢ Preliminary Solar PV Assessment ➢ Red List Free Materials - deferred to a future meeting ➢ Embodied Carbon & Mass Timber - deferred to a future meeting
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Oct 1, 2026
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PDP Comments from the MSBA (PDF)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
natatorium (pool). The submitted options include these programs and their associated spaces. The resulting estimated total project costs are $825 to $850 million for addition/renovation and $836 to $894 million for new construction. Based
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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Revised Pricing Matrix With Options C.2.2A & C.3.4A (PDF)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Medford HS - PSR Alternatives Cost Matrix Medford Comprehensive High School Preferred Schematic Report - Comparative Cost Analysis A Code Upgrade to building and site # Alternate Programs A.1.1 B.1.2 C.2.2A C.3.4A D.1.1 D.1.1 - HS Only D.1.1
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Preferred Option C.2.2.A Cost Matrix (PDF)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Medford HS - Preferred Option Cost Martix Medford Comprehensive High School Preferred Schematic Report - Preferred Option Cost Matrix 8/25/2026 6:00 pm # Alternate Programs C.2.2A 1 Renovation 53,821,790 $ 2 Addition/New Construction
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SBC Presentation 8/25/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Goals (next Slide) 7.21.26 - Medford Sustainability Advisory Team o Medford School Committee Update o PSR Life Cycle Cost Analysis update* (previously presented to SBC) o Preliminary PSR Solar PV update* o Preliminary Embodied Carbon Update
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Aug 25, 2026
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City of Medford Tax Impact (Debt Exclusion) Presentation (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
come. As project planning continues, affordability remains a critical consideration. This presentation provides information on project costs, tax impacts, and the factors residents should understand in order to provide feedback to the School Building Committee
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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SBC Presentation 3/17/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
narrow options to 3-5 • 4/27 MCHSBC meeting to review MSBA PDP comments & GSF confirmation prior to cost estimating effort • 5/20 MCHSBC meeting to review cost estimates • 5/27 MCHSBC meeting to review costs for options
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Final 6 PSR Design Options Presentation (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Review of PSR Cost Alternates – Total Project Cost Projections 14 Alternative A.1 3 B.1.2 C.2.2A C.3.4A D.1.1 D.1.1NP HS Only
Meeting notes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Community Forum #3 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
MSBA that documents the project scope, budget, schedule, and potential MSBA participation for a proposed project – Project Cost – Finalized project budget that must be maintained through end of project
Presentation slides for Community Forum #3, Apr 15, 2026
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Community Forum #6: Eco-Charrette (PDF)
Thursday, September 17, 2026
School Committee Motion • LEEDv4 (Silver minimum) • Net Zero Energy • Healthy Materials (1% MSBA) • Water Stewardship (30% reduction) • Cost of Ownership (LCCA
Presentation slides for Community Meeting #6 – Eco-Charrette, Sep 17, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Minutes 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Takeaways from Meeting #1 LEEDv5 Preliminary Overview ○ Climate Resilency ○ Embodied Carbon ○ Healthfulness, Environmental Quality Literacy ○ Life Cycle Cost Analysis - Cost Effectiveness Overview ○ • Next Steps • 02.02 Record Overview of Advisory Team Process & Milestones Four Advisory Teams
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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OPM monthly report – August 2026 (PDF)
August 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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OPM monthly report – July 2026 (PDF)
July 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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Local Actions and Approvals (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Galusi 13/0/2 - Motion Tabled III. Review and Finalize Alternatives Evaluation Matrix Motion to Apply a cost multiplier of ten to the cost evaluation criteria to only the alternatives that fall within the $200-$600 range
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SBC Presentation 4/27/26 (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Building Committee and ongoing review of the Evaluation Criteria Matrix • Design Team detailed study and review Updated Costs for the Design Options are not yet available because: • Space reductions are being voted upon this evening
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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Updated PSR Design Options (Shared on 4/27/26) (PDF)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Building Committee and ongoing review of the Evaluation Criteria Matrix • Design Team detailed study and review Updated Costs for the Design Options are not yet available because: • Space reductions are being voted upon this evening
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 27, 2026
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Abutters Meeting #2 5/13/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Statement of Interest (SOI) and outlined in the District's Educational Program • Estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 • Existing 4 Stories to remain • Estimated duration of 54 months • 56 Modular Classrooms required • Parking
Presentation slides for Abutters Meeting #2, May 13, 2026
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Community Forum #4 5/11/26 (PDF)
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statement of Interest (SOI) and outlined in the District's Educational Program • Estimated total project cost of $437,180,506 • Existing 4 Stories to remain • Estimated duration of 54 months • 56 Modular Classrooms required • Parking
Presentation slides for Community Forum #4, May 11, 2026
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OPM monthly report – February 2026 (PDF)
Saturday, February 28, 2026
reconciliation meeting was held on February 6, 2026. The PDP comparative cost analysis was provided to the SBC at their meeting on February 11, 2026. The SBC voted to approve the 29 options and their
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SBC Minutes 6/1/26 (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
being considered for the project. IV. Medford Update on Capital Projects and Preliminary Estimate of Project Cost Impact Luke Preisner: Thanked city for their work on the presentation, asked city if it was possible
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 1, 2026
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Communications & Community Engagement Plan (draft of 2/11/26) (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
that point people to the project website for information and to the mailing list signup. ● Citywide mailer - cost estimating in progress. Mailer will point people to the project website for information and to the mailing
Document for Building Committee Communications Sub Committee Meeting, Jan 28, 2026
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Communications Plan (draft, February 11, 2026) (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
that point people to the project website for information and to the mailing list signup. ● Citywide mailer - cost estimating in progress. Mailer will point people to the project website for information and to the mailing
Document for Building Committee Communications Sub Committee Meeting, Jan 28, 2026
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SBC Presentation 2/25/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
public construction projects in Massachusetts: construction management at-risk (CM at Risk) for building projects estimated to cost $5 million or more and design-build for public works projects estimated to cost $5 million
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting (Virtual), Feb 25, 2026
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SBC Presentation 6/18/26 (PDF)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
added for consideration at the end of the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) feasibility study phase and PSR costs for this option were shared during the June 1, 2026 MCHSBC meeting • Graphics and narratives to describe
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 18, 2026
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Evaluation Criteria Matrix (updated 3/19/26) (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Project Cost $437M $807M $825M $832M $840M $839M $853M $861M $875M $872M $880M $869M $858M $862M $862M $851M $838M $841M $850M $855M $865M $850M $855M $853M $815M $833M $894M $874M $859M 1.7 Project Duration (months
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Evaluation Criteria Matrix (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Project Cost $437M $807M $825M $832M $840M $839M $853M $861M $875M $872M $880M $869M $858M $862M $862M $851M $838M $841M $850M $855M $865M $850M $855M $853M $815M $833M $894M $874M $859M 1.7 Project Duration (months
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Building Committee Meeting, March 23, 2026 — six Design Options Chosen (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
Code Upgrade Option Alt A.1 Cost: ~$437M New Building Footprint Existing Building Footprint 1 Summary: • Base Repair at the existing Medford High School facility, including building code, energy code and accessibility compliance upgrades. No modifications
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 23, 2026; Document for Community Forum #3, Apr 15, 2026
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SBC Presentation 7/22/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Teen Health Center Cost Introduction 27 Addressing Holistic Student Needs & Maximizing Instructional Time The Holistic Vision: • A School-Based Community Health Center (SBHC) aims to eliminate traditional barriers (like cost, scheduling, and transportation) by delivering
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Jul 22, 2026
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SBC Minutes 9/22/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
class sizes. The mayor asked discussions of going to 875 or 850 in order to save costs. The project team said that the rationale for 900 was use of a co-teaching model, project-based
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Sep 22, 2026
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Building Committee Meeting, January 14, 2026 — minutes (PDF)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
this work is existing building and site analysis. SMMA showed 57 early design concepts, with 29 different cost models. A. Code Update Option This option brings all existing systems, ADA, fire safety up to code
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Jan 14, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Notes 3/10/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
overlap in topics discussed, it is important that there are no duplicates in recommendations ○ • • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Overview • Advisory Team Recommendation Development • Next Steps • 03.02 Record LCCA Overview SMMA provided an overview
Meeting notes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Mar 10, 2026
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OPM monthly report – May 2026 (PDF)
May 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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OPM monthly report – April 2026 (PDF)
Thursday, April 30, 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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OPM monthly report – June 2026 (PDF)
June 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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OPM monthly report – March 2026 (PDF)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
project is currently on target to hit the following milestone dates: - February 6, 2026 – PDP Comparative Cost Estimate Reconciliation - End of February 2026 - Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Submission due to MSBA for staff review - June
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Community Forum #1 1/7/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Summary of spaces required to meet educational needs based on Educational Plan – Alternative Options Evaluation – High-level cost alternatives for code compliance, addition/renovation and new construction options based on Educational Plan Medford has three major
Presentation slides for Community Forum #1, Jan 7, 2026
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Sustainabillity & MEP Systems Advisory Group Minutes 12/16/25 (PDF)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
benefit. Outdoor spaces can be tricky on this site. Energy efficiency is a given; geothermal seems cost-effective, and with vocational programs, can be used to teach students and tax payers. Bringing them along
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Dec 16, 2025
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OPM monthly report – January 2026 (PDF)
Saturday, January 31, 2026
estimates will be reconciled in early February in preparation for the comparative cost analysis review with the SBC on February 11, 2026 SMMAs Designer amendment #1 was also approved and executed in the month
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Designer RFS (PDF)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
systems descriptions, US Green Building Councils LEED for Schools Rating System (LEED-S) scorecard, outline specifications, cost estimates, project schedule and proposed total project budget. Medford High School currently serves a combined
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SMMA Designer Submission (PDF)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Writers 2 ( ) IT 3 ( ) Code Specialists ( ) Geotech. Engrs. ( ) Structural Engrs. 8 ( 3 ) ( ) Construction Inspectors ( ) Industrial Hygienists ( ) Surveyors ( ) ( ) Cost Estimators ( ) Interior Designers 16 ( ) ( ) Drafters ( ) Landscape Architects 6 ( 3 ) Total Personnel 214 ( 64 ) 5. Has this Joint
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, March 10, 2026 — system Recommendations (PDF)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Benchmark WMHS approach (Silver minimum, Gold aspiration). ⚫ WMHS: LEEDv4 version 4 Identify LEED credits with direct cost impacts (e.g., renewables, IAQ, materials). ⚫ MA Stretch Code and MSBA required LEED Silver will be used
Document for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Mar 10, 2026
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SBC Presentation 5/12/25 (PDF)
Monday, May 12, 2025
Services Provided • 1 Principal • 32 Project Managers • 7 Clerks • 3 MEP Specialists • 1 Design Review Expert • 1 Cost Manager • 1 Education Liaison • 1 Business Strategy Director • 1 Administration Director • 1 Marketing Coordinator • Owner's Representation
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting – Team Introduction, May 12, 2025
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Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Group Presentation 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Alternatives 8 Overall Building Size (Gross Square Footage) Existing Building & Site Analysis Alternatives for high level Cost Estimating We are here! Validates and refines Guides Educational Program (Program Space Summary) (75% complete) Space Programming Meetings
Presentation slides for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Group Minutes 1/15/26 (PDF)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
schedule is on track, with a projected opening in Fall 2030 • Design team presented Alternatives to be costed to the School building committee in 01/14/2026 • Advisory Team - Interior & Exterior Design 2 Advisory Team Meetings Page
Minutes for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Jan 15, 2026
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Abutters Meeting, March 18, 2026 — presentation slides (PDF)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Alternatives for High Level Cost Estimating 8 29 Different Cost Models were Estimated
Presentation slides for Abutters Meeting, Mar 18, 2026
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SBC Presentation 11/24/25 (PDF)
Monday, November 24, 2025
Meeting Apr 2027 • Final Design Program • Site Evaluations • Project Scope & Budget Development • Schematic Design Documents Development • Cost Estimates Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) Schematic Design (SD) Step 1 Step 2 Step
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting – Designer Contract & PDP Update, Nov 24, 2025
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SBC Presentaion 9/22/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Program Efficiencies & Total Project Cost Reduction Summary 13 Gross Floor Area Estimated Total Project Cost 9.10.26 - Proposed Building with Accepted Program Efficiencies 585,816 GSF $765,577,410* Reduction with All Recommended Program Efficiencies presented
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Sep 22, 2026
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OPM monthly report – October 2025 (PDF)
October 2025
Budget Facilities Grant Rate SUB-TOTAL 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ - $ 53.32% CONSTR. COST ESTIMATES Date Estimator Amount SF Cost Per SF PSR Cost Estimate CM SD Cost Estimate October
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OPM monthly report – November 2025 (PDF)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Budget Facilities Grant Rate SUB-TOTAL 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ - $ 53.32% CONSTR. COST ESTIMATES Date Estimator Amount SF Cost Per SF PSR Cost Estimate CM SD Cost Estimate November
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Educational Profile (PDF)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
foyer to host special events, and individual classrooms for group and club meetings. Rental fees cover the costs of maintenance and staffing to support the events. There are some evening programs that take advantage
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SBC Minutes 2/11/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
academics that are adjacent to the CTE program but not part of the CTE pathway/curriculum. C. Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives VIII. Introduction of Evaluation Criteria IX. Review of Cost Information for January
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SBC Minutes 2/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Galusi, second by Ken Lord 12/0/3(absent) - Approved III. Revisit the Alternatives Evaluation Criteria and Comparative Cost The Project team described the evaluation criteria process that will be used to narrow down the design options
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 23, 2026
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Building Committee Meeting, February 23, 2026 — minutes (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Galusi, second by Ken Lord 12/0/3(absent) - Approved III. Revisit the Alternatives Evaluation Criteria and Comparative Cost The Project team described the evaluation criteria process that will be used to narrow down the design options
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 23, 2026
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SBC Minutes 8/25/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
energy goals to earn further reimbursement by the MSBA. Project team also showed again the estimated alternate costs associated with different PV, HVAC System and Mass Timber VI. Review Project Adjacencies and Related Efficiencies
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Aug 25, 2026
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SBC Minutes 5/20/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
also resolved that the project team will align cost estimates to these newly adopted modifications (C2.2A and C3.4A) by the 5/27/2026 meeting without incremental cost to the City of Medford. Public Discussion Motion to take
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OPM monthly report – December 2025 (PDF)
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Budget Facilities Grant Rate SUB-TOTAL 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ - $ 53.32% CONSTR. COST ESTIMATES Date Estimator Amount SF Cost Per SF PSR Cost Estimate CM SD Cost Estimate December
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SBC Minutes 3/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, March 23, 2026
MSBA funds and thinks that the committee should further review the space summary because square footage drives cost. Erika DeRoche 260 Willis Ave: The committee should consider the long-term needs of the community
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2025 08 OPM Approval Letter (PDF)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
City’s selection of LeftField, LLC and to deny and/or recoup reimbursement for expenditures or costs related to the OPM services if LeftField, LLC does not perform its services to the satisfaction of the MSBA
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Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026 — agenda (PDF)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
represented in C2.2A and C3.4A for consideration. Be it also resolved that the project team will align cost estimates to these newly adopted modi fi cations (C2.2A and C3.4A) by the 5/27/2026 meeting without incremental
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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SBC Presentation 9/10/26 (PDF)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Program Efficiencies & Total Project Cost Reduction Summary 10 Gross Floor Area Estimated Total Project Cost 8.25.26 - Proposed Building with Accepted Program Efficiencies 588,516 GSF $768,577,410* Reduction with All Recommended Program Efficiencies presented
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting, Sep 10, 2026
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Maintenance and Capital Plan Writeup (PDF)
bona fi de FCI, does the district have another method for collecting facility data related to condition, cost of maintenance and repairs? Answer: While the district does not currently have an FCI, in February
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Evaluation of Existing Conditions (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
blasting contractor should be consulted to obtain guidance and to obtain an estimate of blasting costs. Where space permits, open cut soil slopes inclined no steeper than 1.5H:1V are considered feasible provided existing
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Presentation (LEED Discussion) 4/29/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Outdoor Space, Rainwater Management, Enhanced Resilient Site, Heat Island Reduction (SSc2-SSc5) Payback 7-12 years Incremental Costs 0.4-1.2 % Outdoor Learning Classroom, Heat Island Reduction (Waltham HS) Outdoor Learning Classroom, Heat Island Reduction (Somerville
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting (LEED), Apr 29, 2026
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SBC Minutes 6/10/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
high school only option given the amount on the debt exclusion. Chair Graham: clarified that the cost will continue to change as one option is chosen. Also said that funding conversations are being had with
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 10, 2026
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting (LEED), April 29, 2026 — minutes (PDF)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
category will not provide as many points should a platinum goal is desired and there would be cost impacts that would need to be monitored. • Add/Reno and New construction options show little difference in ability
Minutes for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting (LEED), Apr 29, 2026
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SBC Minutes 9/10/26 (PDF)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
less than half the lunch period left. Luke asked at kitchen size being 600ft bigger than reimbursable costs. Architects said that it is that size based on the expected equipment going into the kitchen. Dishwashing
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Sep 10, 2026
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SBC Agenda 2/11/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Submission Status - due 2/25 A. Educational Plan B. Space Summary Review C. Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives VIII. Introduction of Evaluation Criteria IX. Review of Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives
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Building Committee Meeting, February 11, 2026 — agenda (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Submission Status - due 2/25 A. Educational Plan B. Space Summary Review C. Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives VIII. Introduction of Evaluation Criteria IX. Review of Cost Information for January 14, 2026 Alternatives
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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SBC Agenda 6/1/26 (PDF)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Project Updates and Follow-Ups IV. Medford Update on Capital Projects and Preliminary Estimate of Project Cost Impact V. Review PSR Cost Estimates for C2.2A and C3.4A VI. Project Timeline June 2026 - June
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SBC Agenda 5/20/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
represented in C2.2A and C3.4A for consideration. Be it also resolved that the project team will align cost estimates to these newly adopted modi fi cations (C2.2A and C3.4A) by the 5/27/2026 meeting without incremental
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MEP Systems Advisory Group Notes 4/29/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
category will not provide as many points should a platinum goal is desired and there would be cost impacts that would need to be monitored. • Add/Reno and New construction options show little difference in ability
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SBC Minutes 6/11/25 (PDF)
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
spot is studied? ○ Jennifer Carlson from LeftField said that yes the feasibility study gets sped up and costs gets sped up with less fewer surveys ● What are the safety ramification of only doing one site
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting – Site Options & DSP, Jun 11, 2025
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SBC Minutes 6/18/26 (PDF)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
LeftField to Submit the PSR Submission to the MSBA Luke Presiner said the educational plan drives the cost of the building and believes the building is too big. Wants the building committee to give
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Jun 18, 2026
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2026 10 27 Interior Exterior Design Advisory Team Meeting 4 Minutes (PDF)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
required if NZE is to be achieved and will need to be included in the project cost to maintain this goal as has been reviewed by the Sustainability & Systems Advisory Team. Mechanical units will require
Minutes for Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Meeting, Oct 27, 2026
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Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Group Minutes 12/16/25 (PDF)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
statement above, likes concrete and brick as well. This speaker's specialty is in construction administration and cost analysis - value for money with materials is extremely important, how do more with less. Sustainability
Minutes for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Dec 16, 2025
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SBC Minutes 3/17/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Galusi 13/0/2 - Motion Tabled III. Review and Finalize Alternatives Evaluation Matrix Motion to Apply a cost multiplier of ten to the cost evaluation criteria to only the alternatives that fall within the $200-$600 range
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, March 11, 2026 — design Recommendations (PDF)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
easily maintained. ⚫ 3 Provide non-trendy, simple materials that serve a purpose. ⚫ 4 Durability, lifecycle cost, and ease of maintenance matter as much as aesthetics. ⚫ 5 Materials should feel modern but also warm and welcoming
Document for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Mar 11, 2026
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Medford High School PDP Educational Plan (PDF)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
guardians can be more actively engaged in understanding and supporting their child's mental health needs. 10. Cost and Resource Efficiency: Co-location can optimize the use of resources and funding by leveraging existing school
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Community Forum #1, January 7, 2026 — questions & answers (PDF)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
been selected. The project team is committed to maintaining an aggressive schedule to prevent year-over-year cost escalation wherever possible. 19) Question: Does the MSBA still require the City Council to approve the full
Questions & answers for Community Forum #1, Jan 7, 2026
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2026 10 26 Ed Plan & Equity Advisory Team Meeting 4 Minutes (PDF)
Monday, October 26, 2026
Question: Have you found that there has been stronger community support with the reduction in size and cost? Response: There is strong community support for the project. But there are some concerns about how much
Minutes for Educational Plan & Equity Advisory Meeting, Oct 26, 2026
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Attachment I (PDF)
Friday, October 10, 2025
includes only the area indicated on the attachment. 7 This estimate does not account for delays or cost increases due to weather conditions such as snow cover etc. 8 This quote assumes all required plans/cads
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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SBC Minutes 5/12/25 (PDF)
Monday, May 12, 2025
submit RFS for MSBA review ○ Discussion on if $600 million was too big of a project cost to list on the RFS ○ Point was made that this is just the number listed
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting – Team Introduction, May 12, 2025
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PSR Alternates (PDF)
Friday, July 17, 2026
Medford High School - PDP Alternates Programs GSF Estimated Construction Cost Estimated Total Project Cost PROG1 - Teen Health Center Space 2190 1,955,765 $ 2,386,033 $ PROG2 - Medford Community Media
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1.7.2026 Community Forum #1 Question & Answer (PDF)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
been selected. The project team is committed to maintaining an aggressive schedule to prevent year-over-year cost escalation wherever possible. 19) Question: Does the MSBA still require the City Council to approve the full
Questions & answers for Community Forum #1, Jan 7, 2026
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Educational Plan & Presentation to School Committee (PDF)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Medford High School 10. Cost and Resource Efficiency: Co-location can optimize the use of resources and funding by leveraging existing school infrastructure and personnel. It may reduce costs associated with transportation or separate facilities
Document for School Committee Meeting – Educational Plan Review, Feb 2, 2026
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SBC Agenda 1/14/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Public Comment IX. Next Steps A. Guidance to SMMA on Design Options to be considered for Cost Estimations X. Adjournment
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Jan 14, 2026
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Comparative Cost Analysis of Design Alternatives (updated 3/19/26) (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Comparative Cost Analysis of Design Alternatives (updated 3/19/26
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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SBC Presentation 12/22/25 (PDF)
Monday, December 22, 2025
Team Meetings: 1/13/26 and 1/15/26 – SBC Meeting: 1/14/26 • Existing Conditions Additional Updates • Review of Alternatives – Alternatives to Cost Estimators: 1/20/26 – SBC Meeting: 2/11/26 • Review PDP Estimates – SBC Meeting: 2/23/26 • SBC Vote to Submit
Presentation slides for Building Committee Meeting – Design Team Update, Dec 22, 2025
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Medford HS Feasibility Schedule (PDF)
Friday, August 1, 2025
Designer Selection Process (MSBA DSP meetings September 23 & October 7, 2025) d Prepare Schematic Design documents Prepare cost estimates and project budget Schematic Design (SD) Submission to the MSBA February 2027 MSBA BOD Approval April
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Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Group Presentation 12/16/25 (PDF)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
initial space summary • Document existing conditions • Establish design parameters • Develop and evaluate alternatives • Recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate preferred solution Sustainability and MEP Systems / What
Presentation slides for Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Meeting, Dec 16, 2025
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Building Committee Meeting, February 23, 2026 — agenda (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Agenda I. Roll call II. Approval of Meeting Minutes III. Revisit the Alternatives Evaluation Criteria and Comparative Cost IV. Review and Approval to Allow LeftField to Submit the PDP Submission to the MSBA
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 23, 2026
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Preferred Solution (PDF)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
pool hot water system, of which the fuel source is TBD, pending on life cycle cost analysis of all- electric pool heating systems] − A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System (6.2-6.5 MW) − A 4.8 MWh Battery
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Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Group Presentation 12/16/25 (PDF)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
initial space summary • Document existing conditions • Establish design parameters • Develop and evaluate alternatives • Recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate preferred solution Exterior and Interior Design / What
Presentation slides for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Dec 16, 2025
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Document B PSR Comments from MSBA (PDF)
October 2026
memorandum regarding MSBA policies associated with gymnasium spaces exceeding the MSBA guidelines. Please acknowledge. In addition, all costs and square footage associated with the existing Natatorium will be considered ineligible for reimbursement. Please acknowledge. Also
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Updated Educational Plan & Space Summary (PDF)
August 2026
pool hot water system, of which the fuel source is TBD, pending on life cycle cost analysis of all- electric pool heating systems] − A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System (6.2-6.5 MW) − A 4.8 MWh Battery
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Comparative Cost Analysis of Design Alternatives – (8.5 by 11 Version) (PDF)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Comparative Cost Analysis of Design Alternatives – (8.5 by 11 Version
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Comparative Cost Analysis – revised after PDP (3/18/26) (PDF)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Comparative Cost Analysis – revised after PDP (3/18/26
Document for Building Committee Meeting, Mar 17, 2026
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Interior & Exterior Design Advisory Group Notes 3/11/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
further discovery to be made here, as the site is excavated • 13. Preference for concrete and Brick; Cost efficiency important As design progresses, this will be revisited • 14. Landscape Durability and stormwater resilience required This
Meeting notes for Exterior & Interior Design Advisory Meeting, Mar 11, 2026
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5.22.26 PSR Comparative Cost Interactive for SBC
Friday, May 22, 2026
Comparative Cost Interactive
Document for Building Committee Meeting, May 20, 2026
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2026 03 2.19 Cost Analysis 8.5 by 11 (PDF)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Cost Analysis
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2025 08 2025.07.16 Medford HS Schedule (PDF)
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Designer Selection Process (MSBA DSP meetings September 23 & October 7, 2025) d Prepare Schematic Design documents Prepare cost estimates and project budget Schematic Design (SD) Submission to the MSBA February 2027 MSBA BOD Approval April
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Educational Planning & Equity Advisory Group Presentation 1/13/26 (PDF)
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Belonging / Toilet Rooms: All-Gender Toilet Room Precedents • Panelized partition systems offer greater flexibility and lower first costs. • Doors can have a small bottom gap to allow some acoustic access to facilitate assistance. • All Full
Presentation slides for Education & Equity Advisory Meeting, Jan 13, 2026
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Space Summary Overview (PDF)
processes the food in-house, rather than purchasing items such as pre-shredded lettuce, which saves on costs and improves quality of served food. Quiet Cafeteria: − Proposed: 400 sf − MSBA Guidelines: None provided The Space
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OPM monthly report – July 2025 (PDF)
July 2025
Designer Selection Process (MSBA DSP meetings September 23 & October 7, 2025) d Prepare Schematic Design documents Prepare cost estimates and project budget Schematic Design (SD) Submission to the MSBA February 2027 MSBA BOD Approval April
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2.11.26 PDP Comparative Cost Analysis FINAL (PDF)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Comparative Cost Analysis FINAL
Meeting notes for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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SBC Agenda 2/23/26 (PDF)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Agenda I. Roll call II. Approval of Meeting Minutes III. Revisit the Alternatives Evaluation Criteria and Comparative Cost IV. Review and Approval to Allow LeftField to Submit the PDP Submission to the MSBA
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2.9.26 MHS Space Summary Overview Draft (PDF)
Monday, February 9, 2026
processes the food in-house, rather than purchasing items such as pre-shredded lettuce, which saves on costs and improves quality of served food. Quiet Cafeteria: • Proposed: 400 sf • MSBA Guidelines: None provided The Space
Meeting notes for Building Committee Meeting, Feb 11, 2026
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SBC Agenda 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Environmental & Site: $166,206.66 1. Total = 281.206.66 IV. Schedule Update V. MSBA Eligible vs Ineligible Cost Review VI. Adjournment
Agenda for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 15, 2026
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SBC Minutes 4/15/26 (PDF)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Suzanne B. Galusi second by Ken Lord 9/0/6 - Approved IV. Schedule Update V. MSBA Eligible vs Ineligible Cost Review VI. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Mayor Lungo-Koehn second by Ken Lord - 10/0/5 - Motion Approved
Minutes for Building Committee Meeting, Apr 15, 2026
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Educational Plan Presentation 1/26/26 (PDF)
Monday, January 26, 2026
Summary of spaces required to meet educational needs based on Educational Plan – Alternative Options Evaluation – High-level cost alternatives for code compliance, addition/renovation and new construction options based on Educational Plan – Visioning and Educational Plan
Presentation slides for School Committee Meeting – Educational Plan Review, Jan 26, 2026; Presentation slides for School Committee Meeting – Project Update, May 18, 2026
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Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) submitted to the MSBA
Thursday, June 25, 2026
… ed building of 608,792 gross sq ft; estimated total project cost $794.4 million.
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What is an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) and why does the high school project need one?
Module 2: Forming the Project Team
… OPM) advises on design, value engineering, scope, schedule, cost estimating, and procurement for a project. MGL c. 149, § 44A½ mandates that public awarding authorities engage an OPM for all public building projects with …
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What is the Feasibility Study?
Module 3: Feasibility Study
… s educational and facility needs while identifying the most cost-effective and educationally appropriate option. This module includes two submissions to the MSBA. The first submission is the Preliminary Design Program (P …
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What happens during the funding phase?
Module 5: Funding the Project
… at the District appropriate and authorize the total Project cost, including both the District's and the MSBA's share; however, the District will only have to borrow for its portion. The District has 120 days from the Boa …
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What occurs during construction?
Module 7: Construction
… rts, monitors milestones, and tracks eligible reimbursement costs. Learn more about Module 7 here.
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What does project completion involve?
Module 8: Completing the Project
… ncluded. During this phase, the MSBA reviews final eligible costs and processes final grant reimbursements. Learn more about Module 8 here.
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Which design was chosen for the new high school?
The chosen design
… Fire Chiefs; no need for modular classrooms; and the lowest cost of the addition/renovation options. Community feedback gathered in the spring also favored C2.2A. The Preferred Schematic Report identifying C2.2A as the c …
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Will the pool and gymnasium be kept?
The chosen design
… he committee also reviewed pool alternatives as part of its cost review and determined that renovating the existing pool was preferred. This decision allows the City to include the costs and management of the renovation …
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How big will the auditorium be?
The chosen design
… unity prefers. In this instance, the City bears 100% of the costs of seats over 750. The SBC weighed options including 1,000, 800, 750, and 500 seats. In August 2026, the SBC selected a 750-seat auditorium for the projec …
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Why doesn't the state pay for everything, and what isn't reimbursed?
Project Funding and Cost
… s School Building Authority (MSBA) does not fund the entire cost of a school project. Instead, it reimburses a percentage of eligible costs based on statewide standards for educational space, construction costs, and proj …
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What are the energy and sustainability goals?
Energy and Sustainability
… e design options on embodied carbon and long-term operating cost (a life-cycle cost analysis). Some of the sustainability goals outlined for the project include: Strive to achieve net-zero energy (as technically feasible …
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About the project · Glossary
Feasibility study (Module 3)
Glossary
… answers what to build, where, how big, and roughly what it costs. It has two reporting steps, the PDP and the PSR. Medford's ran from October 2025 to August 2026.
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About the project · Glossary
MSBA — Massachusetts School Building Authority
Glossary
… rsee school construction. It reimburses a share of eligible costs and must approve each stage of the project.
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About the project · Glossary
Reimbursement rate
Glossary
The share of eligible costs the MSBA pays. State law sets the formula: a base of 31 percentage points, adjusted for community income, property wealth, and poverty, plus incentive points. Medford’s rate is not final.