Cuts $2.02M from Syserco's CAL Shape design-build contract, lowering it to $7.8M

Change Order No. 6 reduces the Syserco Energy Solutions, Inc. design-build contract for the CAL Shape project by a net $2,021,327.02, from $9,837,080.68 to $7,815,753.66. The main change is a $2,033,894.75 deduction across 78 OUSD sites to reflect work actually completed compared with initial estimates. Small additions cover extra repairs at one school and extra cost for installing CO2 sensors during second shift in active classrooms.

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Pulled from the consent vote. Adopted in its own vote at this meeting (6–0, 1 abstaining), instead of with the rest of the consent report.

Sep 9, 2026 · Adopted (passed). A motion was made by Director Latta, seconded by Director Berry, that this Change Order No. 6, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor by and between the District and Syserco Energy Solutions, Inc., be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:.

Andrew Bloch Absent
Amina Tongun Absent
Rachel Latta Aye
VanCedric Williams Aye
Mike Hutchinson Abstained
Patrice Berry Aye
Clifford Thompson Aye
Valarie Bachelor Aye
Jennifer Brouhard Aye

Vendor / partner: Syserco Energy Solutions, Inc. · Fremont, CA
Action: Change order
Category: School buildings & construction
This vote: $2,021,327.02
Previous total: $9,837,080.68
New total: $7,815,753.66
Funding: Reduction In Fiscal Impact - Fund 21 Building Funds, Measure Y
Resource / site: 9657/9000
Vendor no.: 004166
Presented by: Deputy Chief, Facilities Planning and Management
File: 26-1734 · agenda R.-6
Outcome: Adopted, Sep 9, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of Change Order No. 6, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor by and between the District and Syserco Energy Solutions, Inc., Fremont, CA, providing “… a net deduction of $2,021,327.02 from the contract amount, based on the following adjustments: 1. Ventilation Scope Reduction (-$2,033,894.75): Deducted across 78 OUSD sites to reflect actual completed work versus initial estimates. 2. Additional Contingency Repairs (+$644.87): Added for the installation of additional contingency repairs (filters/A&M) at Manzanita Seed. 3. Second Shift Work Adjustment (+$11,922.86): Added to cover the premium/cost differential for installing CO2 sensors during second shift in active classrooms. reducing the Agreement from $9,837,080.68 to $7,815,753.66, for the CAL Shape Design-Build Facilities Planning and Management Project. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.

History

Sep 9, 2026 Adopted

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