The proposed project includes installation of 3 self-contained package rooftop units, commonly called make-up air units. This equipment is designed to replace exhausted air by bringing in fresh outdoor air into the building and heating or cooling it to the desired condition and discharge the conditioned air into the building. The building air flow from these units and the existing fan coil units in each resident room will be balanced to create a positive pressure that pushes stale and humid air out of the building.

HEER funds can be used for IAQ purposes:

“Clean air is essential for living and learning, and effective ventilation is an important part of COVID-19 prevention. Proper ventilation is a key prevention strategy for maintaining healthy environments and, along with other preventive actions, can reduce the likelihood of spreading disease. In addition, Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) funds provided under the ARP and previous stimulus funds can support many ventilation improvements in institutions of higher education (IHEs).”

https://www.ed.gov/improving-ventilation-schools-colleges-and-universities-prevent-covid-19

Estimated cost breakdown:

The projected cost of this project is $400K and includes the following design fees and construction costs: