Revised Special Construction Delegation Guidelines

On September 18, 2026, the State Board of Community Colleges approved the attached revisions to the special construction delegation guidelines. All future special construction delegation requests will be evaluated consistent with these revised guidelines. In addition, all currently approved colleges will need to submit documentation to show compliance with these changes by the July 2027 annual submission due date. If a currently approved college needs additional time to comply, the college should contact me to request an extension.

A college’s decision to request special construction delegation authority is voluntary and should only be pursued after thoroughly considering the duties, responsibilities, and related liabilities associated with this increase in authority. The attached guidelines describe the process a college must follow to request special construction delegation authority. Also attached is the required Form 3-8.

Please note that if the State Board grants special construction delegation authority to a college, the college continues to be subject to all other statutes and rules governing community college capital improvement projects. The State Board may rescind the college’s special construction delegation for failure to comply with these laws and regulations.

If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact me or Joshua Lagunas.

To view the memo in its entirety, see CC26-065 Revised Special Construction Delegation Guidelines