IMS offers a unique service, assisting school districts before your bond measure goes to the ballot.  We engage with the district to understand your program goals and requirements and assist your team in coordinating effective communication with your community, formulate strategies, assess site conditions, and convey the bond's value proposition to the local community.

Upon bond endorsement, IMS spearheads the process of choosing top-tier design professionals. We collaborate closely with the district's project leadership, bond oversight committee and the school board to advertise, review, interview, and contract with excellent design professionals.

Throughout the design stage, IMS ensures that the educational vision, structural guidelines, and eco-friendly standards are seamlessly integrated into the design, all while maintaining budget discipline. We initiate user groups that encompass teachers, facility personnel, district representatives, students, coaches, and community stakeholders to bring a holistic perspective.

IMS oversees the crucial project bidding stage, advertising, building interest, and ensuring general contractors provide complete and competitive bids. We coordinate and streamline the bid evaluation and project awarding processes.

IMS guarantees the three pillars: the educational program, building guidelines, and sustainability benchmarks, are adhered to during the construction. We diligently monitor the budget, schedule, design adherence, and maintain stringent quality checks. Proactive communication with local building jurisdictions helps to streamline project completion.

This phase includes thorough punch list walks, final architect and contractor walkthroughs, and the delivery of O&M (Operations and Manuals) to the owner. Review of all costs to the project are part of our Final Close Out before final contractor payments are made. Additionally, the district is provided with essential training, and the facility undergoes a comprehensive commissioning process.