West Powellhurst Elementary School Bond Updates

Project Scope Summary

RenovationsAmountStart & End Date
Upgrade HVAC System7,525,000Feb. 2024 – Dec. 2025
Remodel existing areas to include spaces for specialists
Remodel entry for a secure vestibule
Replace fire alarm system
Upgrade Intercom Systems & Some Clock Systems (All Educational Facility Sites)8,005,000July 2023 – December 2026

Recent Updates on Building Construction

Interior of a school under construction, showing an exposed ceiling and a ladder.
Before
Interior of a school building, with finished walls, clean floors, and installed lighting.
After

Current Project Status

  • Upgraded the HVAC system 
  • Remodeled existing areas to include spaces for specialists
  • Remodeled entry for a secure vestibule 
  • Replaced the fire alarm system

Current Construction Timeline

ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
ConstructionOn Schedule to construct over summer 2025

Current Project Status

  • Permit has been issued.
  • Early work in May has greatly benefitted project schedule. Currently in PGE queue for inspection and energization of new electrical gear.
  • Contractor has mobilized to site.
  • Project is currently on schedule.
  • Project will not require a second phase for cooling components due to CM/GC

Current Construction Timeline

ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
ConstructionSummer 2025

Current Project Status

  • Staff are currently packing and preparing for the move, and everything is progressing according to schedule.
  • The school building will be closed for the summer. 

Current Construction Timeline

ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
ConstructionSummer 2025


Current Project Status

  • Permit has been issued.
  • Contractor will mobilize to the site on June 16, 2025.
  • Early work in May will occur to ensure successful electrical upgrade.
  • GMP has been established.
  • Project will not require a second phase for cooling components due to CM/GC
    procurement process.
ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
Project ScheduleOn Schedule
DesignComplete
PermitIssued
ConstructionSummer 2025
Move Back InFall 2025
  • Current Project Status:
    • Electrical scope buyout is complete, long lead items have been ordered. 
    • Buyout for all remaining divisions is 95% complete, initial GMP is at/under budget. 
    • Project will not require a second phase for cooling components due to CM/GC procurement process. 

Project Updates

Should have final bid numbers in February.

Project Updates

West Powellhurst renovation designs are in process and include replacing the HVAC system, remodeling specialist spaces, adding a secure vestibule, and replacing the fire alarm system. We will be removing and reinstalling classroom casework as well as looking at an alternate for VRF integration.

ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
Project Budgeton budget
Project Scheduleon Schedule
Pre-Design/ProgrammingNovember 2023 – January 2024
DesignJanuary 2024 – July 2024
PermitJuly 2024 – January 2025
BiddingJune 2024 – October 2024
ConstructionSummer 2025
Move Back InFall 2025
  • Current Project Status:
    • Design phase is complete.
    • Electrical scope buyout is complete, long lead items have been ordered. 
    • Mechanical bidding is in process. 
    • Goal is to impact the staff/student as least as possible.
    • Project will not require a second phase for cooling components due to CM/GC procurement process. 
ArchitectBBL Architects
Contractor (CMGC)Howard S. Wright
Project Budgeton budget
Project Scheduleon Schedule
Pre-Design/ProgrammingNovember 2023 – January 2024
DesignJanuary 2024 – November 2024
PermitNovember 2024 – March 2025
BiddingNovember 2024
ConstructionSummer 2025
Owner Move Back InFall 2025
  • Current Project Status –
    • Proceeding into Design Development (DD) phase
    • Selected Howard S. Wright through an RFP process for CMGC services.
    • Targeting middle of June 2024, to bid out all long lead items with the CMGC contractor, then bid all the remaining scopes out in November 2024.
    • Goal is to impact the staff/student as least as possible

All Educational Facility Sites: Intercom & Clocks

ArchitectLandis Consulting
Contractor (CMGC)GB Manchester. The Electrical Contractor
Project Budgeton budget
Project Scheduleon Schedule
DesignJanuary 2024 – March 2026
BiddingApril 2024
ConstructionSummer 2024 – Summer 2026 (Multiple Summers)
  • Construction scheduled to commence June 2025 and be substantially complete August 2025
  • Target Completion date – August 2025

Repairs/Renovations

DesignOngoing
BiddingTo Commence May 2024
General ContractorTBD
Pre-ConstructionTBD
Bi-weekly meetingsTBD

All Educational Facility Sites: Intercom & Clocks

  • Construction is scheduled to commence in June 2024 and be substantially completed in July 2026. This scope will be at all educational facilities and will be completed over the next three summers. 
  • Target Completion date: Fall of 2024
  • Finalizing standards with DDSD stakeholders and the design teams.
DesignOngoing
BiddingOngoing