Melrose Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades

The Melrose Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades project will replace approximately 67,000 square feet of paving across the main and kindergarten playgrounds and lunch shelter areas with new surfaces featuring solar reflective coating to reduce heat absorption. The scope includes full replacement of playground equipment, installation of an outdoor learning environment, comprehensive greening and landscaping throughout the campus, privacy fencing, and exterior painting of buildings and structures as needed. Infrastructure improvements consist of a new trash enclosure, underground utility upgrades, and accessibility enhancements to ensure compliance with modern standards. All work must adhere to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s updated Standard Conditions of Approval adopted in December 2023, as well as applicable state, federal, and local regulations. Pre-demolition soil sampling and testing are mandatory before any paving removal, and tree removal requires consultation with an arborist, written approval from the school principal, and a nesting bird survey if conducted between February 1 and August 31. Subsurface discoveries of paleontological or archaeological resources, tanks, seepage pits, or contaminated soils must halt work immediately and be reported to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Construction and demolition waste must be recycled to the maximum extent feasible under District specifications. The project is funded by a budget of $9,351,253 approved by the LAUSD Board of Education on March 12, 2024, and will benefit students, faculty, staff, families, and the broader community under the provisions of the Civic Center Act. The work will occur in Los Angeles, California, under NAICS Code 236220, with Christy Wong serving as the CEQA Project Manager for coordination.