Bond: Fine Arts Projects

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Don Tew PAC Modernization

Project Scope

Built in 1999, the Don Tew Performing Arts Center (PAC) is located on the Leander HS campus. Performing Arts Centers are district facilities that are available for school performances or events. They are also available for the public to rent.

In addition to the replacement of major building sub-systems, the modernization will include the following:

This is a combined project location with the Leander HS Masterplan Redesign project, the site of the Don Tew PAC.

Project Status

• The design team is meeting with district representatives to incorporate all needs of the project.
• August 2023
  At the Aug. 24, 2023 Board meeting, Trustees approved the architect and construction manager.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Fall 2023 (Start of Design phase)
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget

This project’s budget has been combined with the Leander HS Masterplan Redesign occurring at the same location.

Leander HS Masterplan Redesign – Initial Design: $100,000
Leander HS Masterplan Redesign – Phase 1 Construction & Design of Future Phases: $30,000,000
Band Practice Field Fence & Bollards: $250,920
Roof Repair: $375,000
Don Tew Performing Arts Center: $6,835,000
Total: $37,560,920

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

GMP(s) will come later in the process and go before the LISD Board for approval.

Note: The actual cost will be listed here upon project completion. Any money leftover from the budget goes into project savings, managed by the Bond Oversight Committee.

Contractors

• Architect: Pfluger Architects
• Construction: American Constructors

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South PAC Modernization

Project Scope

Built in 2002, the South Performing Arts Center (PAC) is located on the Cedar Park HS campus. Performing Arts Centers are district facilities that are available for school performances or events. They are also available for the public to rent.

In addition to the replacement of major building sub-systems, the modernization will include the following:

This is a combined project location with the Cedar Park HS Modernization project, the site of the South PAC.

Project Status

• The plan is to start construction at the end of May, after school lets out for the summer.
• The design team is working to finalize construction documents.
• October 2023
  At the Oct. 26, 2023 Board meeting, Trustees approved Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for the Cedar Park High School & South PAC modernization project. GMP #1, in the amount of $10,918,545, funded equipment, services or materials that must be secured well in advance and early project startup needs.
• August 2023
  At the Aug. 24, 2023 Board meeting, Trustees approved the architect and construction manager.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Winter 2023 (Start of Design phase)
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget

This project’s budget has been combined with the Cedar Park HS modernization occurring at the same location.

CPHS Modernization: $44,613,148
CPHS Roof Repair: $123,503
South Performing Arts Center: $6,835,000
Total: $51,571,651

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) *

• GMP #1: $10,918,545
  Approved at Oct. 26, 2023 Board Meeting

* GMPs cover construction costs only. The total project cost will incorporate design and permitting fees, along with furniture, fixtures and equipment. Additional GMPs are possible.

Note: The actual cost will be listed here upon project completion. Any money leftover from the budget goes into project savings, managed by the Bond Oversight Committee.

Contractors

• Architect: MEP Engineering
• Construction: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

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Music Instrument Replacement

Project Scope

Replace band and choir instruments – at all middle and high schools – identified as at the end of their life cycle because of age or condition. This would replace approximately 38% of school-owned instrument inventory.

Currently the district has $2,500,00 in instruments that are more than 20 years old and $1,900,000 in instruments that are between 10-20 years old. The rest of the funds will be used to accommodate growth or replace instruments based on their conditions.

This project also includes the replacement of digital and grand pianos, stands and chairs, and rehearsal equipment for choir.

Project Status

• Instruments from the Phase 1 order have lead times that range from 2 weeks to 18 months.
• October 2023
  Campuses received a large number of percussion instruments, mellophones, bassoons, piccolos, bass clarinets and French horns.
• September 2023
  Instruments began arriving on campuses.
  
  Requisitions for purchase issued to Vendors.
  
  Bids scored; Award Letters sent to Vendors.
• August 2023
  Request for Cooperative Proposal (RFCP) open to vendors for bidding
• July 2023
  Fine Arts submitted final list of Phase 1 instruments totaling 60% of the total bond project (881 instruments); Finance department began preparing Request for Cooperative Proposal (RFCP).
• May–June 2023
  Individual assessment meetings with each of LISD’s 15 secondary campuses to finalize needs based on current inventory status and projected growth

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Summer 2023
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget

Middle School; $2,508,200
High School: $3,762,500
Total: $6,270,700

Actual Cost

The actual cost will be listed here upon project completion. Any money leftover from the budget goes into project savings, managed by the Bond Oversight Committee.

Vendor(s)

• Taylor Music Company
• Music and Arts
• Steve Weiss Percussion
• Washington Music Center
• Alamo Music Center
• Carolyn Nussbaum Flutes

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