Projects in the Periscope

We have many, many projects in design and construction. Here is a current update of those projects that are larger in size. There are many smaller projects that are on the projects listing and their status can be found at: www.csuchico.edu/fms/Projects/MainProjectDatabase.pdf

TII Project Update - Phase I is 100% complete. The phase II portion of this project includes installation of the new electronics by ATT into the telecommunications rooms. Scott Claverie in CSRV is scheduling (ITRP Project) this portion of work (15% completed). The impacts should be minimal as the new equipment is installed and the cables are transferred from the old to new equipment.

Student Services Center - Archeological finds, design and sequencing challenges did not impact the December target for completion of the foundation systems but the rain did. The project has met with some weather delays but should not impact the overall building completion schedule. Upon completion of the foundation work, the work will scale down consisting mainly of utility infrastructure work such as the steam line extension south of the Library. The steel delivery is scheduled for March 19, 2007. After steel delivery, the building will go into full construction. Chilled water tie-in is complete to campus system. For more information about the Student Services Center, please consult our 4 week look ahead construction schedule at: www.csuchico.edu/fms/Projects/CSUC LAS043007.pdf and www.csuchico.edu/fms/Projects/CSUC LAS0430071.pdf

Wildcat Activity Center - Architect has completed 100% design development. The Wildcat Activity Center is currently in the construction design phase. Final plans are due the end of February and hopefully will go to bid about six weeks after that. Construction will start this summer with an anticipated completion date of Winter 2008/09. The WAC is a $59,824,000, 109,000 square foot state of the art recreation facility. This new center will have a three-court gym, a multiple-activity court, climbing wall and bouldering area, indoor running track, four multipurpose exercise rooms, 15,000 square foot fitness facility, and a 10 lane recreational pool and spa.

As part of the University's commitment to sustainability this facility is planned for LEED Silver. During the demolition 95% of the warehouse materials were diverted from landfill. The buildings were taken down piece by piece and reused or recycled. Two of the main resources in the warehouses will be reused in the Wildcat Activity Center; the wood beams in the warehouses will be milled and used as a wood accent in the lobby and the remainder will be used to build furniture and benches for the facility; the cement will also be reused, it will be ground on site and mixed in the cement used for the center. Demolition work is completed.

PG&E coordination -FMS received the plans for relocation of the 12Kv from PG&E on January 3, 2007. Campus to review immediately in order to proceed with this relocation.

Photovoltaic Project - This project is completed! Our usage can be tracked on a website. Please contact Mike Bates at x3904 to obtain the site information and password.

Natural History Museum - The Northern California Natural History Museum project has just completed the Technical Proposal Evaluation (3/5/07) and Cost Proposal Bid opening (3/14/07). With John F. Otto the apparent finalist, until all bids are reviewed for accuracy and the winner is officially announced. Next step will be the CSU Board of Trustees approval to award. The museum will be an innovative and dynamic museum serving the need for a high quality center for science education in northern California.

Student Housing Project - The University Housing and Food Service project is currently in the design phase and will house about 220 students and a 600-seat dining facility. Completion of the schematic phase is expected in late January 2007. The project is then scheduled to go before the CSU Board of Trustees in the middle of March 2007, with an anticipated construction start date of fall 2007 and completion planned for summer 2009.

PG&E Remediation Projects - Phase II work is planned for this summer. It will involve remediation of PG&E property on the southeast corner of 2nd and Orange Street. The first project will remediate the soil under Orange Street that was contaminated by a PG&E pipe that went from their natural gas tank over to the Orange Street Parking lot. The second project will involve remediation of soil that is below the Cal Water parking lot. All work is to be coordinated and done over the summer 2007. The same contractor will be performing the work for PG&E. Phase I was completed last year on schedule and with minimal problems; we are expecting Phase II to go well also.

New Warehouse - Facilities Planning is preparing a feasibility study to be released early this year.

Parking Structure Feasibility Study - Facilities Planning is preparing the scope of work for release late January.

Bidwell Bowl Acquisition - Fact finding paper has been finalized and will be submitted to Cabinet for review mid-January.

Energy Related Projects -
o Chiller replacement at Boiler Chiller Plant - Design received comments from the Trades and will be processing comments and will forward the document to NMR this week.
o Plate to Plate Heat Exchanger at Boiler Chiller Plant - Design is due to be completed January by Nichols Melburg and Rosetto. Both projects are scheduled to be done at the same time. We are still working on the design for this project.

Kendall 110/112 Card Access - 100% complete.

AJH 124 Reading Center Renovation - 100% complete.

Kendall 118A New Unisex ADA Restroom - 100% complete.

Trinity 139 New Unisex ADA Restroom - 100% complete.

Kendall ADA Ramps - 100% complete. Planters near end of East ramp to be cleared and the sidewalk to be widened as part of a separate landscaping project.

Tehama 208/210 Build Telecom Room (Includes 210 Smart Classroom Project and Card Access) - 100% complete.

Kendall 115 Remodel - 90% complete. Waiting for paint and then will hang thermostat. Planned to be complete by end of March.

Trinity ADA Drinking Fountains (both floors) - Complete.

Butte Smart Classrooms - 3rd floor classrooms are 90% complete. Design for 5 priority classrooms, including key card access, is finalized. Currently waiting for proposals from DOC contractor. Construction of those classrooms still scheduled to be done before start of spring semester. Rooms 503, 321, 323, 327, 329, 205, 207, 209, 211, and the second floor hallway work is complete. Rooms 109, 111, 113, 201 and 227 are to be completed during the week of March 19th. Remaining classrooms and key card access to all rooms to be done at the start of summer.

Holt Rooms 139-153 Remodel - Contractor is 70% complete. All sheet metal work and thermostat work completed. New hood valve installed and waiting for startup. Still have to insulate the heating hot water pipe and are waiting for finish work to be completed.

Langdon 122A - This project installs the Engine Dynometer's supply and return water lines. Trench was cut in 117. This project is about 75% complete. Lines are installed in trenches and into holding tank. BCP has to install an exhaust system into room 122A to dissipate exhaust.

Langdon 115 - This is the fiberglass lay-up project. Water lines are completed except for final hook on equipment. Pump is installed and need to install exhaust fan. 65% complete.

Kendall Elevator - Accessibility upgrade is 100% Complete.

Taylor Elevator - Project is planned to be done May-June 2007.

Card Access - Exterior of Holt is on Card Access a few Smart Classrooms left to finish for CA. Plumas is 75% completed with pathways and will be moving forward on CA in June. Modoc will be the next building for pathways beginning in June.

Campus-Wide Fire Alarm Reporting - Fire Alarm Networking is complete and reporting at UPD and FMS electric shop. Certification will be at the end of May.

Stadium Restroom Replacement - NMR is working on the design of the new restroom facility. FMS has a Scoping Walk for the demolition work and is waiting for the bid which is due on 3/16/2007.

Meriam Library Basement - 10% complete. Asbestos abatement has been completed in room 012 area. Room 002 abatement is scheduled for January 12 thru 15, 2007. FMS (DOC) portion of the remodel is set to be completed Friday 03/16/07. TSRV has to run data and phone lines through new cable tray and into MLIB 125 (MLIB 125 has Valley Communications starting their work to install all communications racks within the next few weeks).

Meriam Library 2nd Floor Carpet Replacement - 98% complete; work done during the closure. Punch list items being completed.

Brice House - Contractor is 95% complete on the total project. The interior is complete except for room numbers. The door locks have been changed back for UHFS control and issue to the new tenants.

Lassen Hall Renovation - Received Project Request, will need to prioritize with VP representatives. Requested work to be done Summer 2007. Final product and color selections being made. Scoping walk with DOC contractor scheduled for March 20th. Work to be done this summer.

Laxson Hall Speakers - Design and Hang Speakers. Met with NMR personnel in March to review scope of work and develop an RFP.

Laxson Auditorium Stage Rigging - Design is working on contract development for safety corrections for stage rigging. Work to be completed during the month of July.

Glenn Hall Re-Roof - Design is in the process of developing a bid package.

O'Connell Re-Roof - Design is in the process of developing a bid package.

Farm Organic Dairy Research Office - Placement of Modular Building is complete. Electrical and telecom connections have been made. Awaiting installation of accessible ramp, steps and parking. Project to be completed by mid April.

35 Main HVAC Upgrade - Project is out to bid. Construction planned for May/June 2007.

Kendall Handrails - Replace handrails in two stairwells for accessibility. Construction began 3/12/07. 20% complete.

Many thanks to the FMS staff, EHS staff, UPD, Contracting, CSRV, IMC and others that coordinate closely with us in order to accomplish so much!!

Other Project Links

• First Street Improvement Project
• Natural History Museum
• Student Services Building - view LEED Information

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