Marian Anderson Music Center Renovation DGS-403-79 – This Capital Project whose value is 3.2 million dollars completed its construction phase in May with punch list work completed in June 2010. The University received occupancy permit in October 2010 Minority Design Professional was Cueto-Kearney Architects of Swarthmore, PA. The project renovated the music center and teaching facility. The bid awards were made in mid June 2009 and construction will continue through May 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 100% complete including additional asbestos removal. Furniture and fixture funds will be provided by the University funding for some critical equipment was provided by Title III.

 

Humphreys Hall Renovation DGS-403-76 – This Capital project whose initial value is $2,805,000 for the exterior only renovations phase was released from the DGS office in June 2009 and has completed its construction activity. The Responsive Bidders are High Construction of Coatesville Pa, and Gooseworks Electrical of Lancaster Pa. Funding received from Quaker Fiduciary Foundation will be used for future work including furniture and fixtures. The second phase of the project which includes interior design work has been started by Minority Architects UCI Associates of Philadelphia, Pa. The facility will house Humphreys Scholars as living and learning center. Bids were received for the work in late August and the project was awarded in October 2011. Construction is expected in December with completion in October 2012

 

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 100 % complete as of March 2010. The project stems from a previous security and access assessments done for the University by the State Police and Security Professionals, and includes a limited access post and rail fencing system and Public Safety’s relocation to McKnight-Rodgers Center and ATM Center relocation to Ada Georges Center. A supplemental project is in progress for additional site surveillance cameras for new housing and selected critical campus areas. Brinjac Consulting Engineers of Harrisburg, Pa. provided a standardization report to aid the addition of new hardware and software.

 

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 first Professional for the project was CMX of Exton Pennsylvania using 25% minority design assistance from Polaris Engineering and American Geotechnical Services. CMX ceased doing business as of March of 2010 and Pennoni Engineering was selected from the original short list as their replacement and they have received a new work order. Current study indicates sand filtration SBR design may be the most efficient application. The original schedule for the $5,625,000 construction project has been modified with design development drawings approved September 2011. Final plans and specifications are due in Feb 2012 for bidding. Based on the allocation estimate provided, demolition of unused tankage will be bid as alternate consideration. The existing plant is being operated by Aqua Water of America of Bryn Mawr, Pa. under contract to the University.

 

 New Student Housing Project -DGS Delegated Project Request – This 38 million dollar project will provide 400+ new beds for a new Housing Community. The project commenced with Professional selection by DGS, demolition design, and construction of 400+ beds with the later addition of 400+ beds in a second phase to be financed by the University via bond issue. Demolition was completed in the spring/summer of 2010 with Storm Water and Conservation District approvals, and 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. Program and Design Meetings have been held bi/monthly to effect fast-track completion of the project, including the completion of submissions to the Thornbury Township Planning Commission. Structure Tone/KULLMAN was selected in December 2009, as Modular Developer who has assisted in design completion and the start of housing construction. Ground breaking ceremonies were held May 7, 2010. The foundation contractor Allan Myers Company of Philadelphia started construction in August 2010 and is now on schedule for January 2012. All modules have been erected and the exterior/interior finishes and roofing are currently being applied. Kullman’s sub-contract responsibilities have now assumed by the Prime Contractor.

 Carver Science Center Design DGS-403-82 – This $21,000,000 project for design was to 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 feasibility study was completed in October 2009 which recommended new construction. Preliminary design submittal was received in March 2010. The new construction activities will lead to a state of the future 39,000 square foot replacement facility adjacent Harris-Turner Center. Application for LEED Silver certification has been submitted for approval. The University has approved all design documents. An additional supplement has been requested and approved for possible selective demolition of the existing site. Final documents were approved in August with pre-proposal meeting held in October, with bids due “Best Value Proposal due in November 2011. Construction planned for 2012.

 

Browne Hall Renovation – DGS-403-83 This 4.2 million dollar project which is DGS delegated renovates 10,300 square feet of building space on the historic Cheyney University quadrangle. The building is currently un-occupied and houses parts of the data center demark which will be addressed as part of the renovation. The building when completed will be used to supplement housing for non-traditional students.  A request for project action has been issued and Kelly Maiello has been selected as the Professional. Drawings for preliminary design-development were received and approved in August 2011.

 

Demolition of Under Utilized Buildings and Master Plan Revisions DGS-403-84 This 2.4 million project involves review of building utilization, demolition of Waring Hall and other recommendations as well as the provision of a revision to the Campus Master Plan. Professional selections were submitted in August 2011. Kelly Maiello of Philadelphia was the selected Professional. Demolition activity is expected in 2012.

 

Last Revised 10/27/2011CMW