Emergent Project Program

Emergent projects are those where health-and-safety reasons dictate that rehabilitation work is necessary on an expedited basis. The SDA fully funds emergent projects in the 31 SDA Districts. Emergent projects include the repair or replacement of roofs; windows; exterior masonry; heating and cooling systems; and plumbing, electrical, mechanical and security systems, as well as addressing water infiltration.

Requests for emergent projects are submitted by SDA Districts to the Department of Education (DOE) for review, evaluation and approval on a case-by-case basis. The process includes input from the SDA and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Upon DOE approval, an emergent project is transmitted to the SDA, which meets with the District to determine the extent of the project and how to address it most efficiently.

The SDA manages many projects identified as emergent, while others are delegated for District management, depending upon the project’s scope and complexity. For delegated projects, the SDA executes a grant agreement with the District, which is then responsible for procuring and disbursing payment to the consultants and contractors. The SDA maintains oversight throughout the process.

The 2008 Capital Plan reserved $57 million for emergent projects as well as an allocation of $40 million for future emergent projects.

Under the 2008 Capital Plan, the SDA has delegated 100 emergent projects to SDA Districts and is managing 50 projects in SDA districts.