Calahan Street Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project

The Los Angeles Unified School District is undertaking extensive upgrades at Calahan Street Elementary School to enhance the campus environment for students, staff, and the broader community. The project involves replacing approximately 176,000 square feet of paving across the main and two kindergarten playgrounds, applying solar reflective coating to reduce heat absorption, and replacing all playground equipment. Additional improvements include the installation of an outdoor learning environment, comprehensive greening and landscaping, privacy fencing, and exterior painting of buildings and structures as needed. Infrastructure upgrades are also part of the scope, encompassing minor enhancements to the trash enclosure, upgrades to sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, and accessibility improvements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The project aligns with LAUSD’s updated Standard Conditions of Approval for Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects, adopted in December 2023, and will adhere to all applicable state, federal, and local regulations as well as district design guidelines and best management practices to mitigate environmental and operational impacts. The project was approved with a budget of $16,795,907 by the LAUSD Board of Education on March 11, 2025, and is intended to benefit the school’s students, faculty, staff, families, and community members who may access the campus under the Civic Center Act. While the project is categorized under NAICS code 236220 for educational construction, key details such as contract value, performance period, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, evaluation factors, and specific contractual clauses are not specified in the available documentation. The point of contact for the project is Christy Wong, CEQA Project Manager, reachable via email and phone. The project is publicly listed under the CEQA Net system with the identifier 2026070252 and was posted as a forecast on July 8, 2026. The absence of detailed FAR sections, attachments, or solicitation terms suggests the formal procurement documentation has not yet been released or is not publicly accessible at this time.