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CM LOCAL

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

Compliance with Law

The College President or designee shall establish procedures ensuring that all facilities within the College District comply with applicable laws and local building codes.

Construction Contracts

For construction contracts valued at or above $50,000, the College President shall submit the resulting contract to the Board for approval. Lesser expenditures for construction and construction-related materials or services shall be at the discretion of the College President and consistent with law and policy. [See also CF]

Emergency Exception

In the event of a catastrophe, emergency, or natural disaster affecting the College District, the Board delegates to the College President the authority to contract for the replacement, construction, or repair of College District equipment or facilities in accordance with law if emergency replacement, construction, or repair is necessary for the health and safety of College District students and staff. The College President shall report to the Board at the next regular meeting any contract made under this authority.

Change Orders

Change orders valued at or above 25% of the original project value shall require Board approval. The College President shall be authorized to approve change orders of a lesser amount.

Project Administration

All construction projects shall be administered by the College President or designee.

The College President or designee shall keep the Board informed concerning construction projects and also shall provide information to the general public.

Final Payment

The College District shall not make final payments for the construction or the supervision of construction until the work has been completed and the College District has accepted the work.

The Vice President of Business Affairs is responsible for reviewing and updating this policy. Policy reviews are made in accordance with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Policy Tracking document.

DATE IJSSUED: 10/27/2021

ADOPTED: 12/2/2025

UPDATE 42

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