School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Project Value:
$1.5 Billion

Client:
The School District of Philadelphia

Bertino & Associates Personnel oversaw the team selected by the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) for their comprehensive $1.5 billion capital improvement program spanning fiscal years 2003 through 2007.

There are four major components to the program:

Construction of at least 10 new high schools, each with enrollments between 800 and 1000 students

Construction of eight new elementary schools, each serving 800-1000 students, and construction of five additions or annexes.

Major renovations at numerous facilities including roofs, facades, windows, exterior/interior doors, science and multimedia center upgrades, MEP upgrades and food service areas.

Major renovations necessary for conversion of several facilities to different grade configurations

Responsibilities include:
Program and project management for the 5-year capital improvement program
Development of a uniform cost and schedule tracking system
Development of safety standards for the school district
Master architect services including developing space and design guidelines
Validating the 5-year master plan
Delivering transfer packages including 10% conceptual design for all schools
Management of the comprehensive city-wide facilities’ assessments
Design review validation

The plan repairs existing buildings, replace old high schools with sophisticated facilities that will accommodate state-of-the-art curriculum models and exemplary programs.

The Capital Improvement Plan also makes significant life safety improvements in school buildings.