Bond Project - Lane Community College

Construction Updates

October 27, 2009
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747 or Todd Smith, (541) 463-5132.

BUILDING 2 REMODEL
Architects are moving forward with schematic designs and will meet with the Project User Group this week.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS BUILDING
A Request for Proposals (RFP) from interested, qualified Project Management firms is being prepared for release. The RFP is expected to be published within the next couple of weeks.

PERFORMANCE ARTS ELEVATOR AND DANCE STUDIO
The architect has begun schematic design and will meet with the project user group this week.

CENTER BUILDING FIRST FLOOR CLASSROOM
All of the parts and pieces have been located to place the classroom back into service. The contractor should be working on that area in the near future. The door operators, access control, and the lock sets are currently being adjusted to alleviate the issues with the classroom access. The activities are not expected to cause classroom disturbance and should be at a minimal noise level.

BUILDING 18 GREEN PLUS OFFICE ADDITION
A design meeting is scheduled to be held on October 23 to talk about the design and sustainability aspects of the project. Currently the new office addition will be located in the grass area south of building 18.

BUILDING 19 WORKFORCE TRAINING & FOUNDATION
Work force training - Construction for the classroom remodel in the workforce training area is nearing completion. The project is expected to be complete by October 30. When the classrooms are completed, a moving crew will start relocating furniture from the hallways and storage to furnish the classroom. This activity could start as early as October 28 and will result in outside doors being left open and drafty conditions inevitably in the front lobby area. Currently the mechanical subcontractor is completing work above the ceiling area which may cause some smells and dust. This phase of the construction in that area should be done soon and the contractor will be moving on the second part of the construction for the new Foundation office.

FOUNDATION OFFICE
Design for the new foundation office is complete and construction is scheduled to start on November 2. Construction and demolition is expected to be noisy and cause dusty conditions in the area. The contractor will do their best to contain the dust and muffle the noise but everyone should expect a little of both. This is expected to last about 30 days with the construction being completed around December 11.

FLORENCE CENTER
Bineham Construction has completed the foundation and exterior framing for the new science room addition. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing is expected to start on Monday, October 26. In addition to the room construction, Bineham is also installing new metal roofing, exterior siding, and outside lights around the building. Starting next week contractor parking is expected to increase as the trades come to the site to complete their part of the project. This might cause some pressure on the parking but is not expected to cause complication for students and staff.

October 20, 2009
BOND UPDATES
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747 or Todd Smith, (541) 463-5132.

BUILDING 19 WORKFORCE TRAINING AND FOUNDATION
Phase 1 of the project in the Workforce Development area will be complete this week. The contractor will start next on the Foundation offices.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
The college continues to work towards acquiring the 10th and Charnelton site, and on a strategy for hiring consultants to assist the college with this project.

FLORENCE CENTER
Framing on the new classroom will be complete by the end of the week, sheathing, siding and roofing will follow. The roofing materials for the existing building arrived last week and installation will begin this week. Siding installation on the existing building continues.

September 1, 2009
BOND UPDATES
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747.

BUILDING 2, PERFORMANCE HALL ELEVATOR & DANCE STUDIO
Architects and PUG continue to develop program material for the building 2 remodel and schematic design for elevator. Contract negotiations between the architect and college to add a Dance Studio to building 6 are underway.

CENTER BUILDING FIRST FLOOR CLASSROOM
Still on schedule for a September 15 completion. Light fixtures, doors and ductwork scheduled to be installed

BUILDING 19 WORKFORCE TRAINING & FOUNDATION
Remodeling of the Workforce Training area is continuing.

CENTER BUILDING REROOF
Contractor is continuing to install new roofing.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS BUILDING
Nothing new to report.

PERFORMANCE HALL SEAT REPLACEMENT
New seats scheduled to be delivered to the college the week of September 7. Installation to follow.

FLORENCE CENTER
Contract is being finalized. Construction kick-off meeting scheduled for September 1. Addition scheduled to be complete for beginning of winter term.

TRACK & SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Eco-charrette scheduled Tuesday, September 1.

BUILDING 10, RECYCLE CENTER, TEST CELL REPLACEMENT AND KILN
Architect selection process is nearing completion. Board of Education is scheduled to award a contract for architectural services at its September meeting.

BUILDING 4 REMODEL & BUILDING 5 REMODEL/ADDITION
Architect selection process not yet started.

August 25, 2009
BOND UPDATES
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747.

BUILDING 2 & PERFORMANCE HALL ELEVATOR
College administrators have been working for months on the question of where to locate the two new dance studios. They have come to the conclusion that two dance studios should be added to the north side of the Performance Hall and the other added to the northeast corner of PE building 5. The architects have been asked to present a fee proposal for this work. Eco-charette and updated design presentations by architects are scheduled for Wednesday, August 26.

CENTER BUILDING FIRST FLOOR SE CLASSROOM
Light fixtures, doors and ductwork are scheduled to be installed this week.

BUILDING 19 WORKFORCE TRAINING & FOUNDATION
Demolition in Workforce Training rooms began last Friday. Work on the Foundation suite is scheduled to begin as soon as Workforce Training remodel is complete. The entire project is scheduled to be complete by December.

CENTER BUILDING REROOF
New roofing has been installed on about a third of the building. The project is on schedule.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS BUILDING
Discussions between the college and city officials are continuing.

PERFORMANCE HALL SEAT REPLACEMENT
New seats are scheduled to be delivered for installation during the week of September 7.

FLORENCE CENTER
The construction contract is being finalized. All work is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of winter term.

TRACK & SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
A formal agreement between the college and landscape architect is expected to be executed this week.

BUILDING 10, RECYCLE CENTER, TEST CELL REPLACEMENT, AND KILN
Architect selection committee is expected to conclude interviews this week with a recommendation to the board.

BUILDING 4 REMODEL AND BUILDING 5 REMODEL/ADDITION
Advertisement for an RFP for architectural services is expected to be published later this week.

August 18, 2009
BOND UPDATES
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747.

Building 2 & Performance Hall Elevator
Architects continue to work with Project User Groups (PUGs) on preliminary designs.

Center Building First Floor SE Classroom
Quotes were received and were lower than the estimated amount. Contractor is working on project and is scheduled to complete work in time for fall term classes.

Building 19 Workforce Training & Foundation
Once again, the bids for the project came in under the estimate. A contractor has been awarded the contract and is expected to begin work shortly.

CENTER BUILDING REROOF
Center Building re-roof project is on schedule and is expected to be completed by mid-September. The metal roofing for the top of the building is on site and installation scheduled for around August 20. Occupants on the Center fourth floor might experience an odor from the hot glue system being used. Contact Mark Richardson, 3426.

Downtown Campus Building
The college and city officials continue to discuss the site options for the project.

Performance Hall Seat Replacement
Project is still on target to be completed by start of Fall Term

Florence Center
At a special meeting, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Bineham Construction Co. for the work on the Florence Center. Low bid was below estimate

August 4, 2009
BOND UPDATES

For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747. In general, Bond projects are moving ahead on-schedule. The following specifics are worth noting:

1. The bids for the remodel of Workforce training & Foundation suite came in at about half of the estimated construction cost. McKenzie Commercial was the low bidder and will start work shortly after the contract is signed, perhaps as early as next week.

2. The contract with Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & Scheibe Landscape Architects for design services in connection with the Track & Soccer Bowl upgrades should be executed this week. This would permit design work to commence next week.

3. The bids for the work on the Florence Center are due August 6.

4. A pre-proposal conference for all firms interested in submitting proposals for design services in connection with the building 10, recycle center, test cell replacement and kiln projects is scheduled for August 4.

5. "Scoping" work for the Downtown Campus building continues. In this context "scoping" means identifying the basic facilities the new building needs to address. This preliminary work is being done by the chairs/directors of the various units planned to occupy the building.

6. Preliminary design work continues on the remodel of building 2 and the Performance Hall elevator. Architects and project user groups (PUGs) are working together.

CENTER BUILDING RE-ROOF
Umpqua Roofing is currently installing the new single ply roofing on the top of the Center building. Installation of the material requires the roofing company to use glue that is sprayed on the existing roof surface. This material is going to give off a strong odor that might be detected on the Center fourth floor. Crane activities are scheduled to continue every Friday through the month of August.

July 23, 2009
BOND UPDATES:
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, 5747.

PERFORMANCE HALL SEAT REPLACEMENT
Bids from contractors to build the new ADA platforms were received and were below estimated cost. Everything is still on schedule.

BUILDING 2 AND PERFORMANCE HALL ELEVATOR PROJECT
Architects and the Project User Group (PUG) met and began the programming phase.

CENTER BUILDING CLASSROOM REMODEL
Bids from contractors to do this work were received and were below estimated amount. A purchase order is being prepared and work should start thereafter.

FLORENCE CENTER PROJECT
Bid documents scheduled to go out for bids this Wednesday. Bids due on August 6.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
A Board of Education work session on July 21 will explore this matter.

TRACK & SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
A special Board of Education meeting on July 21 will act on awarding a contract for design services.

FOUNDATION OFFICE SUITE
Bids for this work are due on July 28.

BUILDING 10, RECYCLE CENTER & TEST CELL REPLACEMENT
Request for Proposals from design firms is scheduled to be published this weekend, July 26.

CENTER BUILDING ROOF
Beginning Friday, July 17 and for the next several Fridays, materials will be lifted onto the top of the Center building by a crane that is set up at the southeast corner of the building on the first floor level. During crane activities access to the upper walkways around the Center building will be limited and controlled by the Facilities staff. The lower access road will be blocked off to thru traffic to allow the crane to rig and lift loads safely. Selected office locations on the southeast side of the Center building will have to be vacated when the crane is loading materials overhead. A member of the Facilities staff will be assist in asking staff to not occupy this area while materials are being lifted. If a staff member is occupying this area during crane activities, they should expect to be asked to leave for short periods of time and this may occur often. The project is expected to be completed by August 31. Contact Mark Richardson, 3426.

July 14, 2009
BOND UPDATES:
For more information about bond projects, contact Bob Mention, 5747.

PERFORMANCE HALL SEAT REPLACEMENT
The old seats have been removed and concrete work to install wheelchair accessible platforms will be complete in the next few weeks. The work is still on target to be completed by the start of fall term.

BUILDING 2 REMODEL & PERFORMANCE HALL ELEVATOR PROJECTS
Architects are gathering material in advance of the July 15 Project User Group (PUG) meeting.

CENTER BUILDING RE-ROOF
The project is on schedule to be completed by end of summer.

CENTER BUILDING SE CLASSROOM REMODEL
Asbestos abatement and demolition of existing rooms is underway. Quotes from contractors to remodel the area will be submitted next week.

FLORENCE CENTER PROJECT
Contract documents are scheduled to go out for bids next week to re-side, re-roof and add to the original building.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
A special work session by the Board of Education will be held July 21 to discuss site options for the proposed building.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
The board is expected to approve a contract award for a design firm at a special meeting July 21.

FOUNDATION OFFICE SUITE
Contractor bid opening for the remodel of the southwest corner of building 19 for the Foundation is scheduled for July 28.

June 23, 2009
BOND UPDATE:
BOND PROJECT 09-1972 CENTER BUILDING ROOFING PROJECT
Umpqua Roofing was awarded the roofing contract on June 15 and is expected to start construction activities on July 20. Materials for the roofing project is expected to show up on site and will be loaded on the roof used a large crane on the southwest corner of the Center building. The only day of the week cranes might be loading materials would be on Fridays so students and staff will not be affected. Contact Mark Richardson, 3426.

June 16, 2009
BOND UPDATE:
Building 2 and Performance Hall elevator project starts with a kick-off meeting with the architect June 18. This meeting has to do with the "mechanics" of the project. PUG members will not be needed at this meeting. Performance Hall seats have been ordered and the architect working on drawings for ADA platforms. Center building re-roof project is scheduled to start this week. Asbestos abatement work scheduled to be done this week in the Center first floor classroom project. New siding is scheduled to be purchased this week for the Florence project. Thirty-five design firms requested copies of the request for proposals for the Track and Soccer Bowl upgrades project. A pre-proposal conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 and proposals are due June 24. The architect for the remodel of room 19/270 for Foundation offices is planning to go out for bids by the end of June. Space assignment request is being prepared for the renewable energy project. Bond project manager hire committee has made a recommendation and reference checks will be done as soon as time permits. Contact Bob Mention, 463-5747.

June 9, 2009
BOND UPDATE
An agreement between the college and architect is expected to be completed this week for the building 2 remodel and Performance Hall elevator project. Bids for the Performance Hall replacement seats came in under budget and the lowest bid was the preferred seat. Work on the Center building re-roof project is expected to begin after spring term finals. Center building first floor classroom project demolition of existing rooms will be done by college workers starting June 15. Architects are continuing work on the Florence Center and the bond office has requested a conditional use permit from the city of Florence. Request For Proposals from landscape architects and/or architects in connection with design services for the Track & Soccer Bowl Upgrades project will be distributed early this week. Deadline for submittal of proposals is June 24. Design work is continuing for the remodel of building 19 room 270 for Foundation offices. A space assignment request is being prepared for two photo-voltaic arrays for the renewable energy project. The arrays are proposed to feed energy into the campus grid and electric car charging stations. A grant from EWEB will help fund this project. The Bond Project Manager hiring committee plans to make a recommendation by June 12. Contact Bob Mention, 463-5747.

June 2, 2009
BOND UPDATE
The Owner-Architect Agreement for design of Building 2 & Performance Hall elevator remodels is expected to be completed this week and Project User Group (PUG) meetings will be scheduled for the following week. Bids to reroof the Center building were opened and the low bid was below estimate. A PUG will review the schematic drawing of remodel of building 19, room 270 to accommodate the Foundation. A PUG will review a schematic drawing of Center building first floor classroom this week. The Bond Management office is scheduled to begin preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services in connection with the Track & Soccer bowl improvements. A request for quotes from theater seat manufacturers has gone out and the deadline to receive quotes is Wednesday, June 3. Architectural work on the Florence Center is continuing. Contact Bob Mention, 5747.

May 27, 2009
BOND UPDATE
Florence Center design work is going forward on two options for the biology lab and specifications are being prepared for the new siding, roof insulation and finish roof. Quotes will be solicited for the Performance Hall seating and the board of education awarded the contract for the elevator upgrade to Solarc Architecture and Engineering. Solarc will also do the elevator upgrade for building 2. The Center building re-roof bids for construction are due May 27 with work scheduled for the summer. A Project User Group will be formed for the Track & Soccer Bowl Improvements project so a scope of work statement can be prepared and the design team selection process can begin. Bob Mention, 5747.

May 19, 2009
BOND UPDATE
Design work is progressing on the Florence Center, Performance Hall seat replacement and Center building first floor classroom projects. The Board of Education is expected to name an architect for the remodel of the Business building and for installing an elevator in the Performance Hall at a special meeting on May 20. Submitted by Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747.

May 12, 2009
BOND PROJECT UPDATE
-Florence Center: Project orientation and mobilization is occurring for siding and the classroom addition.
- Performance Hall seat replacement: Seat layout plan and new seat criteria being prepared by the architect.
-Building 2 Business and Performance Hall remodels: The architect selection committee interviewed two firms and made a recommendation.
- Center Building first floor classroom: Construction documents are being prepared.
- Downtown: Nothing new to report.
- Contact: Bob Mention, bond project manager, (541) 463-5747.

May 5, 2009
ARCHITECTS CHOSEN FOR FIRST BOND PROJECTS
The firm of Affolter, West and Jones Architects has been chosen to design the Florence Center project. They have met with the Florence project user group (PUG) and are starting work. The firm of Gerald McDonnell & Associates has been chosen to design the Performance Hall seat replacement project and they have started working with the seat replacement PUG. The next meeting of seat replacement PUG is scheduled for May 7, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., in the Performance Hall theater. The architect for the building 2 and Performance Hall remodels has not been chosen yet. The selection committee is scheduled to arrive at a short list of firms to interview by May 8.

The projects are the first to be funded by Lane’s $83 million construction bond approved by voters in November 2008.

For more information contact Senior Bond Project Manager Bob Mention at (541) 463-5747.

April 28, 2009
ARCHITECT BEGINS WORK ON FLORENCE, THEATER, AND CLASSROOM PROJECTS
David Amundson, a local architect, was hired as a bond project coordinator and began work April 28. He will start with the Florence Center, Performance Hall seat replacement, and Center building classroom projects. He will meet with the respective project user groups (PUGs) this week.
The architect selection process for the Business building and Performance Hall remodel projects continues.

The design of the Center building classroom continues.
Contact: Bob Mention, (541) 463-5747.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
BOND UPDATE: ARCHITECTURAL SELECTION UNDERWAY; STAFF USER GROUPS FORMED
The process for selecting architectural firms for the first group of projects to be funded by Lane’s $83 million capital construction bond is moving forward. The deadline for submitting proposals for the business building and performance hall remodels was Monday, April 20. Architectural firms for the Florence Center and the performance hall seat replacement projects are scheduled to be on the job by the end of this week.

The Project User Group for the business building and performance hall remodels has been established and a subgroup (architectural selection committee) will start its work this week.
The Project User Group for the performance hall seat replacement project has been formed and will start work shortly.

The Project User Group for the Florence Center project has been formed and has met several times. They will be scheduled to meet with the architect as soon as possible after the architect is under contract. Contact: Bob Mention, 463-5747.

April 14, 2009
BOND PROJECT ATTRACTS BIDS FROM 23 ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
The Request for Proposal for architectural services in connection with the remodel of building 2 and the Performance Hall elevator has gone out to architects. A pre-proposal conference held on April 7 was attended by representatives from 23 firms, far more than was expected. Proposals are due April 20.

A roster of architectural firms is being developed to speed up the architectural selection process for projects whose design fees are less than $100,000. When finalized, Facilities, Management and Planning can choose qualified firms from the roster to submit proposals for specific projects. The roster is scheduled to be formed by mid-April.

A preliminary list of instructional space needs is being developed for the Downtown Center. For more information contact Bob Mention at (541) 463-5747.

March 24, 2009
BOND UPDATE
The first group of bond architectural projects consists of Florence Center improvements, Performance Hall improvements, Business building remodel, and the Downtown Center. A Project User Group (PUG) has been formed for the Florence Center project and PUGs are being formed for the remaining projects. The design team selection process for these projects will commence shortly. Contact: Bob Mention, 463-5747.

March 3, 2009
BOND UPDATE: BOARD APPROVES GROUP 1 PROJECTS
At it's meeting last week, Lane's Board of Education approved moving ahead with Group 1 bond projects. This will allow planning for those projects to move forward. Project User Groups for some of those projects will be formed within the next few weeks. A communications strategy is being developed to meet the needs of both campus communications and that of the larger public community. For a list of Group 1 bond projects or for more information, contact Dave Willis at willisd@lanecc.edu or 463-5566.