Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Projects in Development or Construction
Marian Anderson Music Center Renovation DGS-403-79 – This Capital Project whose value is 3.2 million dollars has completed its design phase and approval by License and Inspection. The project was released by the DGS office of Budget for bidding in May 2009. The time for construction completion is 275 days, with demolition completed in the month of October. The Minority Professional is Cueto Kearney Architects of Swarthmore, PA. The project renovates the music center. The bid award was made in mid June 2009 and construction will continue through March 2010. The General Contractor is Contracting Systems Inc of Quakertown, Pa. whose award was $1,864,000. The Mechanical Contractor is Allstates Mechanical of Broomall, Pa whose award was $1,370,000. The Electrical Contractor is Westcott Electrical Inc of Glen Riddle, Pa whose award was $718,000. The Plumbing Contractor is TMI Commercial Inc. of Honeybrook, Pa whose award was $474,940. The initial construction work includes a water main repair and waterproofing of the electrical vault due to water infiltration on the Cope Hall side of the Building. The project is 50% complete including additional asbestos removal. Completion expected in late April 2010.
Humphreys Hall Renovation DGS-403-76 – This Capital project whose initial value is $2,805,000 for the exterior renovations phase was released from the DGS office in June 2009 and has completed bidding and contract activity. The Responsive Bidders are High Construction of Coatesville Pa, and A.N. Lynch Electrical of East Hanover, Pa. Construction has commenced as of December 2009. Funding received from Quaker Foundation for future work.
Safety & Security Project DGS-403-78 – This project whose value is $3.200,000 for campus wide security and safety enhancements in the area of video surveillance, fire alarm system, security systems, blue light emergency phones and ADA /Vehicular conflict modifications and perimeter fencing. Included in this project is demolition of two unused cottages which have received PHMC (Historic Museum Commission) approvals. The project Professional is Ram-Tech Engineering of Essington, PA. The project is 99% complete as of January 2010. The project stems from a previous security and access assessments done for the University by the State Police and Security Professionals, and includes Public Safety relocation to McKnight-Rodgers Center and ATM Center relocation to Ada Georges Center.
Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Design DGS-403-80 – The approved and released $7,000,000 project is for design and construction of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant. Professional qualifications were requested in February of 2009. Selection of the Professional by DGS took place in May 2009. The design will provide a new “membrane batch reactor” type plant, on university property for continued contract operations. The Professional for the project is CMX of Exton Pennsylvania using 25% minority design assistance from Polaris Engineering and American Geotechnical Services. Current study indicates submersed membrane design may be the most efficient application. The schedule for the $5,625,000 construction project is; feasibility report by October 19th 2009, preliminary submission approved as noted on December 21st, 2009, final design by March 29th 2010, construction bid receipt on Sept 15th 2010 and construction completion by December 30th, 2010. The existing plant is being operated by Aqua of America of Bryn Mawr, Pa. The new equipment enclosure is being coordinated with new student housing with PHMC review.
Carver Science Center Design DGS-403-82 – This $21,000,000 project for design will provide renovation or replacement of the existing Carver Science Center. The Professional selection process was completed in May 2009 by the DGS Office with the selection of Minority Professional firm Cueto-Kearney Inc. of Swarthmore Pa. The first phase of the project shall be a feasibility study for a renovation/replacement decision on design approach due October 2009. Review of the feasibility report is scheduled and approved on November 5th 2009. Initial findings lead to a 39,000 square foot replacement facility adjacent Harris-Turner Center.
New Residence Hall Community Design and Construction DGS Delegated Project Request – This 38 million dollar project will provide 400+ new beds for a new Housing Community. The project will commence with Professional selection by DGS, demolition design, and construction of 400+ beds with the later addition of 400+ beds in a second phase. Demolition is expected in the spring of 2010 due to Storm Water and Conservation District approvals, with construction completion on the spring of 2011. Professional selection was made by DGS and RMJM Hillier is the selected Professional with minority design by Kelly/Maiello Inc. of Philadelphia Pa. A Construction Manager has been selected from an Open Ended Listing held by PASSHE (State System) which is STV Inc of Douglasville Pa with minority management services provided by McKissick and McKissick of New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Initial Program and Design Meetings are being held bi/monthly to effect fast-track completion of the project, including submissions to the Thornbury Township Planning Commission. Structure/KULLMAN selected in December 2009, as Modular Developer who will assist in design completion and construction.
Carver Science Center, Sestak Sponsored STEM Grant Repairs – This $1.2 million dollar federally funded project has various adaptive reuse repairs to improve the safety, architectural integrity, and functionality of the building to aid or improve program delivery. The project will start in late March 2009 and conclude in December 2009. Included in the project are exterior concrete repairs, environmental system repairs, entrance stairway safety repair, roof repairs, ADA entrance improvements, repairs to the interior glass sanitary piping systems, specific laboratory improvements, renovation of the seminar area, replacement of the teaching auditorium seating, fire alarm repair and upgrade of specific heating and cooling and safety controls. Roof repairs will complete in October and completion of remaining exterior work by May 2010.
Performance Contracting Project for Energy Services (NORESCO Corp) – This $15 million dollar PASSHE Bond funded project, approved by the Cheyney University Council of Trustees in January/February 2009 has various energy conservation repairs and new initiatives to improve operation and expenditure of energy dollars. The project will start in late April 6th 2009 and conclude in May 2010 for the installation phase. Savings will be accrued across the fifteen year life of the “guaranteed energy savings contract” with NORESCO. Included in the project is decentralization of the heating systems, lighting control, lighting upgrades, window replacements and other energy related work. Completed to date are boiler systems, lighting upgrades, window upgrades, and insulation enhancements. What remains to date is Energy Management work in twelve buildings whose value is $1.2 million dollars.
Last Revised 1/05/2010
