9/14/26 Lawrence School Building Committee Meeting

The Falmouth Public Schools Lawrence School Building Committee held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on advancing the school building project scheduled to open in 2032. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming Request for Services (RFS) for hiring an Owner's Project Manager (OPM), with a timeline targeting submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) by mid-October. The committee planned a subcommittee to review the RFS on September 17, followed by interviews of OPM candidates in late November and a final selection in early January 2027, subject to MSBA approval. The meeting also addressed lessons learned from prior school construction projects, emphasizing the importance of selecting an OPM "at risk" to ensure project oversight and quality. Additionally, the committee reviewed phase one eligibility documents and discussed facility condition assessments, including potential design considerations such as roofing materials and heating systems. The meeting concluded with scheduling plans for future meetings and site tours to inform design decisions.