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Structural Strengthening of Main Building
New concrete shear wall and collector beams
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General Information
| Architect: | Gelfand Partners Architects, Inc |
| General Contractor: | Arntz Builders, Inc. |
| Construction Manager: | AECOM |
| Bid Amount (Hard Cost): | $34,470,933 |
| Change Order Amount: | $7,101,657 (20.60% of bid amount) |
| Final Contract Amount: | $41,572,590 |
Project Description
The work is generally limited to the main classroom administration building. The main scope of work is the voluntary structural strengthening of the main building, which includes: enlarging existing foundation and adding micropiles, installation of concrete shear wall and collector beams. Related scope:
- Replacement of finishes impacted by the structural work; replacement of flooring, ceilings, lighting, roofing and skylights;
- Minor ADA upgrades;
- Replacement of electrical distribution system on site and in main building, relocation of fire pump and sprinkler heads;
- Interim housing installation and removal;
- Replacement of data lines, locksets, locker doors and toilets.
Work in shops building, grandstands, auditorium and gym: replacement of CAT V cables, fiber and copper lines from MDF to IDF’s; routing of data and power conduits through basement of Auditorium.
This page was last updated on October 31, 2022