Capital Improvement, Renovation, and Renewal Projects
About the District’s Capital Improvements Program
As one of the largest of California’s 73 community college districts, the San Diego Community College District serves approximately 80,000 students annually at its three credit colleges, San Diego City College, Mesa College, and Miramar College, and the seven campuses of the San Diego College of Continuing Education.
The District’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is managed by the Operations, Enterprise Services, and Facilities Division. Through thoughtful planning and strategic investment, the CIP aims to modernize, expand, and maintain our campuses to support future growth and flexibility with facility needs. The program includes all projects funded by Measure HH, along with all facility upgrades and site improvements, infrastructure projects, safety upgrades, revitalization initiatives, and future new construction.
Capital planning staff also manage screening and selection of design professionals and contractors, design-build competitions, capital asset renewal, the annual review and revision of the District’s Five-Year Capital Construction Plan, and development and updating of the District’s Facility Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Strategic Energy and Environmental Plan.
Additionally, the District is partnering with The Michaels Organization to develop, design, construct, and operate an apartment complex that will provide affordable housing to San Diego City College students. The project is expected to be completed by early 2028.
Capital Improvement, Renovation, and Renewal Projects
Capital Improvements
Capital improvements focus on major construction projects that expand or significantly enhance the District's facilities. These projects may include building new instructional facilities, renovating outdated classrooms, upgrading technology infrastructure, and improving accessibility. The primary goal is to ensure our campuses are equipped to support innovative teaching methods, future growth, and the diverse needs of our students, faculty, and staff.
Capital Renovations and Renewal
Site improvements address the physical environment of our campuses, enhancing outdoor spaces, landscaping, parking, pathways, and other external areas. These efforts aim to create safer, more accessible, aesthetically pleasing campus environments while promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Other projects address necessary repairs and upkeep of existing facilities that have been postponed due to budget constraints or other priorities, and help preserve the safety, functionality, and longevity of campus buildings and infrastructure.
Typical renovation and renewal projects may include repairing roofs, upgrading HVAC systems, replacing aging plumbing and electrical systems, and addressing structural concerns. By investing in these critical projects, we aim to extend the life of our facilities and provide safe, comfortable environments for all who use them.
As site and capital projects are identified and funded, they’ll be added to this webpage and posted on our PlanetBids vendor portal.
Contractors interested in being notified of potential opportunities must register as District vendors in alignment with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). Visit our Bid and Contract Opportunities page to learn more.
Contacts
Operations
Aurora Ayala
Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Risk Management, and Operations
aayala@sdccd.edu
619-392-6336
Capital Improvement Projects
Lance Lareau
District Architect
llareau@sdccd.edu
619-388-6546
Capital Renovations and Renewal
Angelo Pellegrini
Director, Facilities Services
apellegr@sdccd.edu
619-388-6422
Contracts/Prequalifications/PlanetBids Vendor Registration
Kellie Silva
Contract Specialist for Operations, Enterprise Services, and Facilities
ksilva@sdccd.edu
619-388-3893
Planned projects include the following:
City College Projects
| Building | Project | Tentative Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Campuswide | Check valves installed at riser | |
| A Building | Roof replacement | $859,000 |
| AH 301 | Install window for access to roof | |
| AH Gallery | Replce roof with built up and slpe to drainage | |
| B Building | Roof replacement | |
| BT Building | Remove tile on stairway and replace with nonslip coating | |
| D Building | Replace roll-up gate | 10,945 |
| Fitness Center | Roof replacement | $400,000 |
| Harry West Gym | Roof replacement | |
| LRC | Roof replacement | |
| MS Parking Structure | Roof over Health Center | $23,000 |
| P Building | Roof replacement | $980,000 |
| V Building 101 | Replace auditorium seating | |
| V Building | Replace 4th expansion joint and power vent | $2,200 |
Mesa College Projects
| Building | Project | Tentative Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Campuswide | Check valves installed at riser | |
| BT Building | Roof replacement | |
| CDC | Flat roof replacement | |
| G Building | Roof replacement | $825,000 |
| Gym | Floor replacement | $400,000 |
| MC Building | Roof patio area | $70,000 |
| Pool | Filter media replacement/pulsar replacement | $68,864 |
| Pool | Pool deck drain repairs | $24,000 |
| Pool | Double door replacement to exterior equipment area | $2,800 |
| P300 | Roof replacement | $490,000 |
| Z Buildings | Roof replacement | $1,960,000 |
Miramar College Projects
| Building | Project | Tentative Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Campuswide | Check valves installed at riser | |
| Campuswide | Repair brick crosswalks | |
| Child Development | Roof replacement | |
| Gym | Paint gym and bird screen gutters | |
| H Building | Roof replacement | $63,000 |
| H Building | Ext panels rivet replacement and new coating | |
| H Building | Door motor replacement | $43,000 |
| LRC | Gutters | $150,000 |
| M Building | Roof seal | $63,000 |
| M Building | Ext panels rivets and paint | $1,000,000 |
| M Building | Door motor replacement | $43,000 |
| Pool | Deck replacement and new coating | |
| R Building | Replace ADA walkway | $15,000 |
| S500 | Roof replacement | $965,250 |
| T100 Building | Roof replacement | $247,500 |
College of Continuing Education Projects
| Building | Project | Tentative Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Campuswide | Check valves installed at riser | $400,000 |
| Educational Cultural Complex | Roof replacement | $170,000 |
| ECC Welding Area | Roof replacement | $10,945 |
| ECC Welding Area | Roll up gate to student services | |
| West City | Fluid applied roof restoration | $1,028,500 |
| Cesar Chavez | 3rd floor patio tile replacement/repair expansion joints, add waterproofing to concrete | $844,800 |
| Cesar Chavez | Underground drainage and sump pump | $400,000 |
District Facilities
| Building | Project | Tentative Budget |
|---|---|---|
| District Office | Backflow replacement | |
| District Office | Re-key building with Schlage | $1,000,000 |
| District Office | Seal all exterior windows | |
| DSC South | Roof replacement | $653,400 |
| DSC North Building, Office Area | Roof replacement |