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Claremont Unified School District <br />James Elsasse , Ed.D. t <br />James Elsasser, Ed.D. <br />1'nsphing Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow! <br />Board of Education <br />Hilary LaConte, President <br />Beth Bingham, D.Min., Vice President <br />C L A K L %T ❑ ti T 170 West San Jose Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-5285 <br />Nancy Treser Osgood, Clerk <br />(909) 398-0609 ext. 70401 FAX (909) 621-0180 <br />Steven Llanusa, Member <br />htW:J1YAyvvcusd.daremontedu <br />David S. Nemer, Member <br />Lisa Shoemaker, Assistant Superintendent, <br />Business Services <br />March 1, 2019 <br />To Whom It May Concern - <br />Over the last few years, I have had the pleasure of working with ABM Building Solutions' local Southern <br />California team on a district -wide energy efficiency upgrade project for the Claremont Unified School District. <br />When the District began pursuing an energy efficiency project it had many "balls in the air" so to speak. We <br />had a small amount of Proposition 39 funds available to us, had recently passed a General Obligation Bond, and <br />were struggling with more costs associated with aging facilities then funds available, even after considering all <br />funding sources. The ABM team took great care in listening to me and our facilities team, and worked with us <br />to develop a project that would address both typical priorities and unique requirements, and maximize the <br />utilization of our available funding sources. <br />Initially, the project was a way to replace inefficient lighting in all of our schools. However, after several <br />discussions, the ABM team further investigated our facilities and determined that in addition to replacing <br />lighting, we could replace a significant number of air conditioning units at both Claremont High School and El <br />Roble Intermediate School. ABM handled all of the Prop 39 grant application process on our behalf, and <br />applied for the Southern California Edison rebates as well, significantly reducing the administrative burden <br />which so often accompanies these types of projects. ABM also took care of all of the permitting requirements <br />for the Division of State Architect. <br />Once ABM was able to determine expected utility savings resulting from upgrades, we found that we could add <br />a new air-conditioning system at the Claremont High School gymnasium utilizing savings over time as well. <br />This particular project was very appealing to the District as we have been unable to hold large events in the gym <br />during warm months as it has never been air conditioned. <br />The ABM team kept the District informed of project status throughout the entire process, understood the <br />constantly changing nature of public school campuses, and made every effort to minimize impacts to our sites <br />whenever possible. We were able to rely on designated individuals to respond to inquiries as needed, and the <br />project went smoothly overall. I highly recommend working with ABM, and believe that they can maximize <br />the benefits of any project you wish to undertake. <br />Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. <br />Sincerely, <br />Lisa Shoemaker <br />Assistant Superintendent, Business Services <br />Claremont Unified School District <br />