School division posts RFP after unsolicited PPEA for Randolph‑Henry High School addition

Dr. Robbie Mason, Superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools, told the Board that the division received an unsolicited Public‑Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) proposal from Jamerson‑Lewis Construction on Dec. 4, 2025. The School Board approved acceptance of the PPEA on Dec. 11 and directed staff to issue a competitive RFP, which was posted Jan. 6 and remains open through Feb. 24, 2026.

The proposed project would add approximately 24,000 square feet of student space behind the existing Randolph‑Henry High School to avoid impacts to the historic district. Planned spaces include a gymnasium, classrooms and support facilities. Dr. Mason said the PPEA process allows the division to obtain designs at no upfront cost, manage the project under a single contract and accept competing proposals. Funding is expected to come from existing and future sales‑tax revenues (Fund 71). Dr. Mason committed to update the Board at its March 2026 meeting.