Bond Facilities Report

Building 16 – Math Science Improvements

• Deferred maintenance of the west wing classroom and office HVAC is to be performed over winter break. Construction will continue on the remainder of the east wing through the winter term.   Project completion is anticipated during the summer of 2026.

Schedule:

• Design Start: April 2023

• Construction Start: March 2025

• Construction Completion: September 2026

Consultant Team:

• Architects: Rowell Brokaw Architects

• Construction Manager/General Contractor: Fortis Construction

Budget:

• Total Project: $31.3 Million [$8.0M State Capital Construction funds + $23.3M Bond funds]

• Construction Cost: $20.4 Million

Project Details:

LCC is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of the Science, Mathematics, and Engineering laboratory facilities. The work will reconfigure existing teaching and laboratory spaces to contemporary laboratory design standards, including the installation of new equipment and the integration of communications and presentation capabilities. New space layouts, equipment, and lighting will improve student safety and allow improved instructional support during lab activities.

Renovations to common areas will improve accessibility and encourage exposure of science activities to a more diverse student profile. The renovation will also provide undergraduate research space and take care of much of the deferred maintenance backlog on this building.

Instructional Programs & Services:

• Science, Math, and Engineering

Building 15 / Public Safety Relocation

This project is being tracked as three specific phases of work. Design documentation continues, with bidding and permit applications to take place in January 2026. Woofter Bolch Architects has been selected as the lead of the design team. Lease Crutcher Lewis has been selected as the Construction Manager/General Contractor for this group of projects. 

Public Safety Relocation

• This project is a critical path item for Building 12 demolition.  Building 15 was identified in the 2020 Master Plan as a new location for Public Safety offices. As is typical for every project in the beginning planning stage, the initial scope of renovation to accommodate Public Safety offices exceeds the allocated funding.  Bond staff and the design team are working with Public Safety to determine the top priority aspects of the renovation and incorporate as many improvements as funding will allow.

Elevated Platform Remediation

• Sections of the raised platform west of Building 15 are to be removed to address deferred maintenance and structural deficiencies. Sitework on the lower level will improve access for emergency response and service vehicles.

Building Access and Parking

• The use of Building 15 for Public Safety will require changes to the building entry, egress pathways, and the development of dedicated parking for departmental vehicles. Design is underway to widen the service road from Gate 9 to Building 15. Construction is to be coordinated with the Public Safety Relocation and Elevated Platform Remediation projects.

Building 12 Demolition and Site Restoration

• Site improvements with the demolition of Building 12 will improve pedestrian and emergency access in the southeast quadrant of the campus. Enhanced circulation pathways will create a new eastern gateway to the campus core.
• Bidding of the work is to take place in January 2026 in conjunction with the Building 15/ Public Safety Relocation Projects.
• Demolition and construction are anticipated to begin in the summer of 2027, following the relocation of Public Safety to Building 15.

IT Infrastructure

• Cyber Security
  • Replacement and upgrades to campus computers are substantially complete.
  • CRAC Unit Replacement: Staff is in the contracting process for the design of new cooling units for the campus data center.
• Network Upgrades
  • IT Network Switch Replacement: All campus network switches have been replaced.
  • IT WiFi Upgrade:  An outside consultant is working to analyze campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage and antenna locations. This study will help guide equipment replacement and system modifications required to improve connectivity across the main campus.
• Classroom Modernization
  • Classroom upgrades at the Mary Spilde Downtown Center were completed.  Additional classroom upgrades are planned at the main campus. 

Safety & Security

• Security Camera Replacement
  • Phase I of this work is completed.
• Access Control Upgrade
  • Classrooms will be fitted with new lock hardware.
• Campus-Wide Fire/Life Safety
  • The fire alarm panels upgrade project is in the design process, with work on fiber infrastructure and equipment procurement in process.

Florence Center Seismic & Major Maintenance

• Staff is in the final phase of project close-out. Total project cost is within the $9.5M budget. 

Health Professions Building

• Staff is in the final phase of project close-out. The total project cost is projected below $33M.
• An audit of construction expenses is completed in preparation for the construction contract closeout.
• The artist has completed the mural.

Building 12 Major Maintenance – Industrial & Trades Education Center (ITEC)

This project has been tracked as two phases of work:

• AIR – This portion of the work is complete.
• ITEC –  Bond staff continue to assist in upgrades to equipment and teaching environments.
• Staff is in the final phase of project close-out. Total project cost is within the $48.5M budget. 

Athletic Fields

• Track Resurfacing
  • This project was completed in the summer of 2020.
• Turf Replacement (soccer field and track infield)
  • This project was completed in the summer of 2024.
• Baseball Field Synthetic Turf Installation
  • Baseball Field Synthetic Turf Installation is complete and was ready for the first team practice of the season on Labor Day 2025.