As a result of the lessons learned from its Green Repair Program, the MSBA instituted the Accelerated Repair Program ("ARP"). The ARP focuses on the preservation of existing assets by performing energy-efficient and cost-saving upgrades, which will result in direct operational savings for school districts. In order to maximize the impact of the ARP, districts are required to use pre-selected consultants and appropriate funding quickly in order to adhere to an accelerated project schedule.
After a temporary pause in 2023, the MSBA Board of Directors voted to reopen the ARP in 2024 with an increased estimated budget following the approval of the Commonwealth’s FY 24 Budget. The associated board memorandum, which details the recommendations specific to the ARP, is located on our website, here.
The reopening in 2024 is for the partial or full replacement of roofs and windows/doors. Beginning in 2024, the feasibility study for each invited roof project will consider roof replacement as well as roof restoration. Supporting roofs and windows will continue to prolong the longevity of the building and improve the environment of the school.
To facilitate schools moving toward Massachusetts’ goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the MSBA is completing a study to develop the programmatic processes for heat pump conversion projects in existing public school facilities. This study is being done in lieu of offering boiler replacements as part of the ARP opening in 2024. In 2025, the Accelerated Repair Program will be open to heat pump conversion projects in addition to windows/doors and roof replacement/restoration projects. Questions about the heat pump study? Please click here.
Districts with repair needs in their school facilities that inhibit the cost-effective and energy-efficient delivery of the district’s educational program have expressed interest in the Accelerated Repair Program through the MSBA’s Statement of Interest ("SOI") process. Since 2010, districts have been participating in our Repair Programs as indicated in the table below:
Repair Program | Districts | Schools | Total Project Budgets | Maximum Facility Grants | Number of Projects Final Audit Approved |
2024 Accelerated | 37 | 70 | - | - | 0 |
2022 Accelerated | 12 | 27 | $86,949,136 | $55,301,436 | 0 |
2021 Accelerated | 15 | 26 | $109,602,763 | $59,925,011 | 0 |
2020 Accelerated | 15 | 21 | $81,731,451 | $43,329,550 | 2 |
2019 Accelerated | 24 | 38 | $85,180,989 | $52,047,959 | 16 |
2018 Accelerated | 20 | 30 | $83,172,480 | $47,018,557 | 18 |
2017 Accelerated | 19 | 34 | $117,020,597 | $73,280,673 | 20 |
2016 Accelerated | 28 | 48 | $156,598,234 | $83,007,586 | 40 |
2015 Accelerated | 24 | 43 | $136,680,652 | $91,974,052 | 42 |
2014 Accelerated | 34 | 47 | $108,410,084 | $65,388,035 | 44 |
2013 Accelerated | 25 | 45 | $94,650,790 | $54,662,551 | 45 |
2012 Accelerated | 24 | 36 | $63,009,653 | $38,267,952 | 36 |
Green | 93 | 189 | $366,647,226 | $222,889,218 | 189 |
* Financial totals reflect Project Funding Agreement approvals through the October 30, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting. |
Accelerated Repair Program Overview
Annual Project History
- 2024 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2022 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2021 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2020 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2019 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2018 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2017 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2016 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2015 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2014 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2013 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
- 2012 Accelerated Repair Program Invitations
Prerequisite Documents
Consultant Assignment
- MSBA FY24 Procurement Briefing PowerPoint Presentation
- MSBA FY24 Procurement Briefing Q&A
- MSBA FY24 ARP Procurement PowerPoint Presentation - Update
- Consultant Assignment Procedure (2024-2026)
- OPM Contract
- Existing Building Information Checklist
Schematic Design/Project Funding Agreement (PFA) Approval
- Schematic Design Checklist
- 3011 Total Project Budget Form
- Template Project Funding Agreement
- Total Project Vote Language
- Cost Data
DD/CD Submission Checklist
Construction & Closeout
- Template Project Funding Agreement Bid Amendment Worksheet
- Template Change Order Log
- Budget Revision Request
- Standard Schedule of Values
- Module 8 - Completing the Project (Project Closeout)
Questions about the Accelerated Repair Program? Please click here.