Hmmmmm. Did Pedersen/Eberhart get us some “benchmark data”?

Pedersen is ….

It would be interesting to know if he is … easily influenced by Gary and Steve.

Did no one tell you as early as Nov 2010 that the plan was to close two or three schools?

Did no one suggest, or you have the foresight to at least note this in your contracts?

Did the delay or possible complete deletion of HVAC at two or more sites come up in your “change orders–budget increases” with SunPower that was supposedly because you had “under counted” the wattage needs of all the HVAC?

Tell me another one.

“I can see where this would appear conflicting. Up until last spring I suspended design development on the two sites until I had a clearer idea of how they might be occupied/used. At my direction (your “per direction” question) last May I directed my staff that we at least get the sites back on the broad schematic design track( as opposed to formal construction drawings) by at least looking at the potential for a solar installation. No direction had been given to proceed with construction drawings or construction/installation. Had we not at least start looking at these sites schematically at that point we would run the risk of failing to give SunPower timely direction (resulting in potential delay claims) should MDUSD eventually elect to proceed with solar at either or both of these sites. Additionally, absent at least some fundamental design elements resolved at these sites (in advance of any Board direction to proceed with installation)we could run the risk of an extensive project delay which would have the potential of financial consequences with respect to meeting mandatory CSI milestones. Bear in mind that at this time neither site had been formally de-scoped from the original contract with SunPower. Nor had I formally approached the Board or the Superintendent about this matter. As such, I was “holding” off on giving SunPower any authority to proceding with any construction drawings much less construction/installation of solar systems for these sites until I could reconfirm direction. All other Increment 1 and 2 sites were proceeding with the development of construction drawings/DSA submission and procurement activities had been initiated by SunPower for these Increment 1 and 2 sites.”

“… all steel structures at the Increment 1 and 2 sites is installed and the electrical work is in progress. These sites were designed, approved by the DSA and procurements arranged months ago. Both Holbrook and Glenbrook were tentatively assigned to Increment 3 as that was the only increment remaining. No procurement for these sites has taken place nor have formal directives to SunPower been issued to install systems at either of these sites. As I shared with the CBOC I would like to proceed with the installation of the solar instllations but intend to re-confirm direction with the Superintendent/Board.”