Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

Main Contractor for Learning Support Accessibility Upgrade at Oxford Crescent School (Upper Hutt)

Background
The BoT at Oxford Crescent School seek to engage an experienced and reputable Main
Contractor to deliver property modifications to support the needs for students that require
accessibility and support to overcome visual impairments when navigating the site. The
scope of Works includes:
• Construction of ramps and improving door thresholds
• Installation of auto swing doors and mag locks
• Improve drop of and pick up within the school site including new gates and fence
modifications.
• Hi Vis markings to highlight hazards and barriers for visually impaired people.
• Project consultants are:
o Project Manager Ian Rattray
o Designer – IR Group
Required solution (method and approach)
• The Contract Works required are modifications to the buildings and site to improve
accessibility and provide visual prompts to identify hazards and level changes.
• External site works and fencing.
• Construction of new accessible ramps
• Improve door thresholds.
• Install auto opening door and mag locks to corridor doors
• Hi-Viz painting to site features.
• The work is to be programmed to be done during the school term with some work
programmed for the school holidays where necessary.
1.1 The Contractor will be engaged through a Medium Works Contract (Construction
contracts for professional services and works).
1.2 Timeframes are:
• Indicative start date: Mid July 2024
• Indicative Due Date for Completion: Mid October 2024

Department/Business Unit: Board of Trustees - Approve by BoT - ie. School Principal