KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Capital Planning and Construction
Status Report
May 11, 2011
Major Projects In Progress
Rosenwald (Center for Families and Children) – EH Construction started work June 23, 2011, with a scheduled completion date of May 2011. Roof structure is complete and base sheet membrane is installed. Interior walls are framed and drywall has started. Electrical and plumbing rough-in of walls is complete. Exterior brick and glazed block is 90 percent complete. Contractor has been granted a time extension due to rain days. Final completion date is now July 20, 2011.
Acquire Property Related to Master Plan - This project is to evaluate real estate relevant to the expanding needs of the university. Waiting for additional sites to become available.
Construct Aquaculture Production Tech Lab - Construction contract was awarded to L & F Design Build on July 22, 2010, with scheduled completion on February 21, 2011. Metal roof deck is 80 percent complete. Concrete floor is installed in half of the building. Electrical and plumbing rough-in below slabs is complete. An extension of time has been granted to May 19, 2011, due to rain delays.
Privatized Housing – The request for proposal/request for quotation is modified and ready for re-advertisement, with a bed count between 192 and 300.
Move Police Department to Rosenwald Building - Construction of new office spaces, installation of electric and addition of HVAC units are complete, with occupation by some of the police staff. Moving electronic equipment and providing needed power source are estimated at $168,000. The project has been approved to proceed with Title III funds. Description of work has been prepared for submission of quotes on the emergency generator. A quote was requested April 19 for additional 50 pair telephone cable from Hathaway to Old Rosenwald. The dispatcher station's power requirements are included in the scope of work for the emergency generator. An exterior radio tower is being investigated, and a quote was requested on door hardware changes.
Restoration of Old Federal Building - $1 million ARRA grant was received through the National Parks Service. Architectural fee negotiation concluded August 19, 2010, with a required funding split between the KSU and NPS. KSU must fund $38,000 during the initial Phase "A" program and a potential total funding of $71,300 for final design and construction supervision. A budget is prepared with a construction fund of $828,000. The Building Conditions Assessment started in November and was completed in December. Final Conditions Assessment Report was received January 25, 2011. All parties have reviewed the report. Design will proceed on exterior restoration, to include
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