Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following:  (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of

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4.b. Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following:  (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of legal counsel, to negotiate a satisfactory contract with ranked CMAR firms in accordance with the procedures set forth in Texas Government Code 2269.254; and (3) authorizes the superintendent to take any and all action necessary to carry out the purposes of the Board as described in the resolution.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).