Pickering Middle School Building Project
Announcements / Notifications
Glossary of Terms
SBC: School Building Committee
The Pickering Middle School Building Committee (“SBC”) is made up of the Pickering Middle School Advisory Committee which consists of City and School employees/officials and members of the Community for the purpose of generally monitoring the MSBA Application process and to advise the City of Lynn during the construction of the Project.
Jared Nicholson Chair – Mayor, City of Lynn
Evonne Alvarez Superintendent of Schools – Lynn Public Schools
Bret Bennett Chief, Inspectional Services Department – City of Lynn
Michael Bertino Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – City of Lynn
Brian Castellanos Member – Lynn School Committee Member
Dianna Chakoutis City Councilor – Ward 5
Molly Cohen Deputy Superintendent, Secondary Schools – Lynn Public Schools
Michael Donovan Director of Capital Projects – City of Lynn
Brenden Duffy Project Manager, Capital Projects Unit – City of Lynn
Lauren Drago Associate Planner – City of Lynn
Lorraine Gately Member – Lynn School Committee
Jessica Gerado Teacher and Parent – Lynn Public Schools
Peter Kolokithas Professional Engineer – Lynn Public Schools Parent
Brian LaPierre City Councilor – Councilor at Large
Flory Makuwa Construction Supervisor – Zoning Board of Appeals ( ZBA) Member
Thomas Mannion Retired Member – IBEW Local 103
Richard Marlin Legislative Director – Mass Building Trades Council
Mayor Thomas McGee Former Mayor – City of Lynn
Peter Meaney City Councilor – Ward 1
Karyn Miller Teacher – Masconomet Regional – Lynn Public Schools Parent
Renee Philbrook Principal – Pickering Middle School
James (Jim) Ridley Former Principal – Lynn Public Schools
Ellen Fritz* Deputy Superintendent, Elementary Schools – Lynn Public Schools
* Non-voting member
OPM: Owner's Project Manager
LeftField – Owners Project Manager (“OPM”)
LEFTFIELD is an Owner’s Representative and Project Management firm, established in 2007. We specialize in owners project management services and have significant experience in the public sector, working with municipalities and building authorities. Leftfield’s staff has managed over $1.5 billion in MSBA-funded projects since MSBA’s inception in 2004. As Owners Project Managers, we work in conjunction with the Owner serving as an extension of their staff. Our primary role is to protect the Owner’s interests, to ensure that the Owner is well-served and that the established goals and objectives are met in the most efficient manner, physically and fiscally.
LEFTFIELD is well-versed in all phases of project management: planning, feasibility, preconstruction, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close-out. We have significant experience in working on both design-bid-build construction contract methodologies as well as with the Construction Management at-Risk (CM at-Risk) approach. In addition to managing the design and construction of a project, LEFTFIELD has been instrumental in assisting owners with the acceptance and turnover of buildings from construction to operations.
LeftField Project Management Website
Owner’s Project Manager FAQ’s
Q. Is an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) required for every school construction project that moves forward in the MSBA Process?
A. Pursuant to state law, if the construction cost is estimated to be $1.5 million or greater, an OPM is required. For school construction or renovation projects seeking funding from the MSBA, the MSBA must approve the OPM. In some instances, the MSBA will require an OPM for projects under the $1.5 million threshold.
Q. If our district has someone on staff that we believe would qualify as an OPM, can we appoint this person as the OPM for a proposed project?
A. Chapter 149 of the General Laws provides that a public agency may allow an existing employee to serve as the OPM, however, they are subject to the same qualification requirements as an outside entity and the MSBA must approve all OPM’s for school construction and renovation projects. The selection and approval process is a qualifications-based process and the MSBA’s regulations require an OPM who is registered with the Commonwealth as a professional engineer or architect to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction and supervision of the construction of public buildings. If a candidate is not registered with the Commonwealth as a professional engineer or architect, they must have 7 years of experience in the construction and supervision of the construction of public buildings. A candidate’s experience must be similar in type, size, dollar value and complexity to the project being considered.
Q. Does the MSBA have a model Request for Services (RFS) for the procurement of an OPM by a school district?
A. Yes. The MSBA has developed an OPM Model Request for Services (RFS) that school districts may use to procure an OPM. Although this model is intended to be comprehensive in meeting MSBA requirements for the procurement of an OPM, each city, town and regional school district shall be solely responsible for ensuring that its particular RFS complies with all applicable provisions of federal, state and local law, including, but not limited to, all procurement laws.
Q. Does the MSBA have guidelines and a standard contract for the procurement of an OPM by a school district?
A. Yes. The MSBA has developed guidelines and a standard contract for design-bid-build projects. Click on these links, OPM Selection Process Guidelines and OPM Base Contract for Design Bid Build (DBB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R), to view the MSBA’s guidelines and the standard contract. Please note these documents are subject to further review and revision and may be updated from time to time.
Q. If our district decides to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CM at Risk”) delivery method, as allowed under the Commonwealth’s 2004 construction reform law, do we still have to hire an OPM?
A. Yes. An OPM is important when CM at Risk is employed. The OPM assists and advises the Owner as a member of the CM-at-Risk Prequalification Committee and the CM-at-Risk Selection Committee. The OPM is responsible for evaluating cost estimates provided by the CM at Risk and overseeing the CM a Risk’s involvement in the design process. In addition, the OPM plays a critical role in developing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with the CM at Risk and auditing the CM at Risk’s job costs to ensure compliance with the contract.
Q. Does the MSBA have any plans to develop a standard contract for a Construction Manager at Risk project?
A. Yes, the MSBA has completed this contract, it can be accessed here: OPM Base Contract for Design Bid Build (DBB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R)
Q. What should our district do prior to beginning the procurement process for an OPM?
A. The selection of an OPM is subject to MSBA approval. Therefore, it is essential for school districts to contact Brian Kelley at the MSBA at 617-720-4466, to discuss the MSBA’s guidelines and any other requirements before beginning a procurement process for an OPM.
CM: Construction Manager @ Risk
Consigli Construction Co., Inc – CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CM)
Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is a leading construction manager in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic servicing clients across all markets, including academic, health care, life sciences, institutional, energy, corporate and federal. Founded in 1905, Consigli is now a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, providing its people a direct benefit of its success and creating a culture of accountability. The company has offices in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Maine, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina and the Caribbean. Consigli has received numerous awards for its craftsmanship and employment practices, including consistent national recognition as a Forbes Best Employer.
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Learn more about CM At-Risk
LCTV: Lynn Community Television
Lynn Community Television (LCTV) is a public access center providing the public with opportunities to learn, use and create media. We have the tools to help the community to create studio and field television or web productions, graphic designs, audio productions, documentaries, and journalistic endeavors.
With an expanding network of partnerships with city, community organizations, & more, Lynn Community Television aims to be everyone’s voice and connection to your neighbors and beyond. Our goal is to provide the Lynn community with access to express their First Amendment Rights via broadcast media, promote local activities & news, and support creativity.
LCTV membership is available to all local residents and non-profit organizations, and gives those that join access to:
- Community Bulletin Board for announcements and PSAs
- High-quality video/television production equipment
- Broadcast of Produced Programs
- Studio and/or Field Production
- Production training classes
MSBA: Massachusetts State Building Authority
MSBA is the authority acting on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts partnering with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost effective public school facilities. MSBA works with municipalities for the life of the project from Pre-Feasibility through Building Completion and Closeout.
PDP: Preliminary Design Program
PDP is the first reporting stage during the Feasibility Study phase where the District and its team collaborate with the MSBA to document their educational program, generate an initial space summary, document existing conditions, establish design parameters, develop and evaluate alternatives and recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate alternatives to the MSBA for further evaluation in the PSR phase.
PSR: Preferred Schematic Design
PSR is the second reporting stage during the Feasibility Study phase where the District and its team collaborate with the MSBA to refine their educational program and space summary, further develop and evaluate alternatives and recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate solution to the MSBA Board of Directors for consideration before progressing into Schematic Design.
SD: Schematic Design
SD is the final reporting stage where the District and its team develop a final design program and robust schematic design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project.
MCPPO: Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official
The local official responsible for overseeing procurement of supplies, services, design and construction in accordance with public procurement laws that has been certified by the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General.
The OPM and Designer are also required to have a dedicated person who is MCPPO certified.
SOI: Statement of Interest
Submitting an SOI is the critical first step in the MSBA’s program to partially fund the construction, renovation, addition or repair of municipality or regionally owned school facilities located in cities, towns and regional school districts. The SOI allows districts to inform the MSBA about deficiencies that may exist in a local school facility and how those deficiencies inhibit the delivery of the district’s educational program.