Pays Terraphase up to $256,762 for ground and hazard studies for the Paul Robeson Building demolition

Terraphase will provide geotechnical (soil and ground) and geohazard site assessment and consulting services for the demolition project at 1025 2nd Avenue (Paul Robeson Building). The amount includes a $23,342 contingency fee. Work is scheduled from May 28, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

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Pulled from the consent vote. Adopted in its own vote at this meeting (6–1), instead of with the rest of the consent report.

May 27, 2026 · Adopted (passed). A motion was made by President Brouhard, seconded by Vice President Bachelor, that this Agreement or Contract be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote.

Maximus Simmons Absent
Marianna Smith Absent
Rachel Latta Aye
VanCedric Williams Aye
Mike Hutchinson Nay
Patrice Berry Aye
Clifford Thompson Aye
Valarie Bachelor Aye
Jennifer Brouhard Aye

Vendor / partner: Terraphase Engineering Inc. · Oakland, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: School buildings & construction
Term: May 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
This vote: $256,762
Funding: Fund 21 Measure Y
Resource / site: 9658/310
Vendor no.: 4240
Presented by: Deputy Chief, Facilities Planning and Management
File: 26-1045 · agenda P.-8
Outcome: Adopted, May 27, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of General Services Agreement by and between the District and Terraphase Engineering Inc., Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide Geotechnical and Geohazard site assessment and consulting services for the 1025 2nd Avenue Demolition Project (Paul Robeson Building), as further described in Exhibit A of the Agreement, in the amount of $256,762.00, which includes a contingency fee of $23,342.00, as the selected consultant, with work scheduled to commence on May 28, 2026, and scheduled to last until December 31, 2027.

History

May 27, 2026 Adopted

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