Commonwealth Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project

The Commonwealth Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project, managed by the Los Angeles Unified School District, involves comprehensive improvements to the 3.3-acre campus located at 215 South Commonwealth Avenue in Los Angeles. With a Board-approved budget of 8,464,160 dollars, the project focuses on replacing approximately 68,000 square feet of aged paving in the main and kindergarten playgrounds with new paving and solar reflective coating. Additional scope includes the replacement of playground equipment, the installation of an outdoor learning environment, campus-wide greening and landscaping, the installation of privacy fencing, and exterior painting of buildings and structures. The project also encompasses critical infrastructure upgrades to sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities and the implementation of accessibility improvements. The project must adhere to all state, federal, and local regulations, as well as District Standards and Specifications, including the December 2023 Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects. Specific environmental mandates include strict tree trimming and removal procedures, requiring arborist consultation and a 4:1 replacement ratio for protected native species, as well as nesting bird surveys for removals between February 1 and August 31. Furthermore, the contractor must perform soil sampling prior to paving demolition and coordinate with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety for soil management and the discovery of subsurface resources. All construction and demolition waste must be recycled to the maximum extent feasible.