9/28/2026 - FCPS School Board Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee meeting on September 28, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and contracting related to energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) and off-site (modular) construction for school facilities. The committee received a detailed presentation on the ESPC program, a budget-neutral approach to addressing deferred maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades in school buildings, backed by performance guarantees and measurement verification protocols. Discussion included contract durations up to 20 years, financing options including bonds, and the process for selecting pre-qualified energy savings contractors through RFQs and RFPs. The committee also explored the scope of eligible projects, potential savings, and the integration of facility condition assessments to inform contract negotiations. Additionally, the meeting covered off-site volumetric construction as a faster, potentially cost-saving alternative to traditional building methods, highlighting benefits such as reduced risk, improved quality control, and accelerated schedules. Procurement considerations for modular construction, including design collaboration, permitting challenges, warranty terms, and factory production capacity, were discussed. The meeting emphasized the importance of early stakeholder engagement, clear contract terms, and strategic planning to optimize procurement outcomes for school infrastructure projects.