Major Maintenance FY 20
Project Manager: Roseann Sillasen
2019 Summer Construction Location Map (interactive)
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Historical Information for work performed and completed Summer/Fall 2019
-Capital & MM FY20 Projects - Construction Completed Summer 2019
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Project Specifications for all projects:
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Major Maintenance / Capital Projects FY20 Campus Wide
July 11, 2019 Project Updates
You are receiving this mailing to notify you of Capital Projects and Major Maintenance work that is actively progressing all around campus. For your safety, please be cautious when walking by, near or around any construction area or activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager identified directly. Please share this information with summer staff, students, graduate students, temporary workers and anyone in your office who may not be on the Outlook mailing list.
The following is a link to the interactive campus map identifying locations of work on campus this summer. Work is listed below by building name/location. Also provided is a link to view completed work from last summer.
Please search this document for your building’s name or address and for any abutting buildings within proximity to your building to remain informed of work being performed and forecasted on campus. The most current updated information will be posted under the description of work. The following is a list of work by project manager. A short description, project schedule and awarded contractor is identified. Please contact the project manager directly with any concerns. Provide a contact person in your building.
Roseann Sillasen, Project Manager, x3476 / 860-918-3605 rsillasen@wesleyan.edu
Freeman Athletic Center - 161 Cross St - Fire Alarm Device Replacement
Replace existing Firefinder fire alarm devices and panels in Freeman Athletic Center with new devices (Excludes devices in 2005 Warren Street addition).
Project Schedule: 5/13/19 – 8/5/19
Awarded Contractor: Beacon Electric
- Bacon Fieldhouse 100% complete
- Mens/Womens locker rooms 100% complete
- Mechanical room devices 65% complete
- Phased loop change outs 25% complete
- Final testing with Fire Department week of 8/5/19.
Freeman Athletic Center - 161 Cross St - Refresh Cross St Lobby Women's & Men’s Rooms
Reno women's bathroom room, new toilet partitions, epoxy flooring and polyurethane walls, painting, sinks/plumbing, lighting.
Project Schedule: 8/1/19 – 8/30/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes
- Submittals reviewed; materials ordered.
- Work to initiate 8/1/19 with demolition.
Foss Hill 9 - McConaughy Dr -Bedroom floor replacement
Abate ACT in all bedrooms and replace with VCT and Vinyl base. 55 beds.
Project Schedule: 7/8/19 – 7/31/19
Awarded Abatement Contractor: EGI
Awarded Flooring Contractor: All Floors Commercial
- Floor prep initiated 7/8/19.
- Manufacturing delay in receipt of flooring material. Delivery expected by 7/12/19.
Russell House - 350 High St - Restore Exterior East Curved Stair
Stair has received ongoing carpentry work and steel reinforcement. Cast iron railings are showing signs of age. Wood treads deteriorate over time. Decking requires replacement. Replicate existing.
Project Schedule: 6/7/19 – 7/31/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes
- Building off line until 7/31/19
- Exiting the building is provided at all locations except from the east sitting room to the stair. Please be cautious when exiting the back of the building. Please use those exits for emergency egress only at this time.
- Garnet blasting 100% complete. Prime painting in progress.
- Wood treads and risers painted off site. Final coat to be applied on site.
- New continuous center stringer in fabrication.
- The exterior of the French doors and the threshold will be painted.
- The work will be noisy and disruptive.
Student WF - 59 Pearl St - Roof Replacement
Replace asphalt roof. Install new gutters and downspouts.
Project Schedule: 7/8/19-7/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Macri Roofing
- Shingle materials to be delivered to distributor week of June 17th.
- Work to commence week of July 8st.
- Work to be completed by July 15th.
Non-Traditional Dorm / Program House - Gingerbread House - 202 Washington St - Bedroom Floor Replacement
Abate bedroom floors with existing floor tile and install new floor finishes.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Abatement Contractor: EGI
Awarded Flooring Contractor: All Floors Commercial
- Abatement complete.
- Wood floor refinishing completed.
- Flooring contractor installing new subfloor and underlayment.
Student WF - 82 Lawn Ave - Exterior envelope
Paint exterior cedar shake siding. Address carpentry items and porch entries. Install insulated glass windows in locations that were not previously replaced.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes
- Painting complete.
- Windows installed; WOCN to be installed by manufacturer on site.
- West elevation entry framed; pending decking and railings.
High Rise - 110 Church Street - High Rise Exterior waterproofing
Grout, caulk, repoint, waterproof exterior. Phase 1 of 2. South and West elevations to be addressed.
Project Schedule: 6/7/19 – 7/31/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes/Loring Masonry
- Power washing completed
- Repointing in progress
High Rise - 110 Church Street - High Rise Carpet Replacement
Replace corridor carpeting on floors 2 - 8
Project Schedule: 7/1/19 – 7/11/19
Awarded Flooring Contractor: All Floors Commercial
- All carpeting installed; installation of transition strips in progress.
College of the Environment - 284 High St - Upgrade Fire alarm
New fire alarm system to be installed.
Project Schedule: 6/17/19 – 7/28/19
Awarded Contractor: Salafia Electric
- Installation to initiate week of 7/15/19.
- Removal of old devices 7/15
- Lower pull stations 7/15 -7/18; touch up paint
- Elimination of smokes in closets
- Installation of new devices
- Panel programming 7/17 & 7/18; requires activation of the alarm system these 2 days
- Final testing and acceptance by Fire Marshal anticipated late day 7/18. Devices will be activated.
Student WF - 2 Fountain Ave - Flooring / Lighting
Remove carpet. Remove vinyl. Install new floor surfaces. Install new LED interior lighting
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Contractor: Olson Flooring
- Flooring installation completed.
- Lighting installation in progress.
Student WF - 7 Vine Street - Exterior Vinyl Siding / Windows / Carpentry / Flooring / Lighting
Shake siding is failing. Remove shake siding and maintain original siding in place, install vinyl siding, carpentry repairs, window replacements. Remove carpet. Remove vinyl floors. Install new floor surfaces. Install new LED interior lighting
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/5/19
Awarded Contractor: CSS Morello
- Siding submittals reviewed and accepted. Materials on order.
- Window submittals processed, materials on order.
- Flooring installation completed.
Judd Hall - 207 High St - Exterior Brownstone Repairs
Perform exterior brownstone repairs and preservation. Interim repairs to address failing brownstone and sporadic water infiltration.
Project Schedule: 8/1/19 – 8/30/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes/Loring Masonry
- Materials on order.
- Protective scaffolding to be constructed over exit doors July 29 & 30.
- Work to begin 8/1/19 on the east elevation (High Street side). Lifts to be used to perform the majority of the work.
- Partial scaffolding for repairs to southeast 3rd floor window, room 301, east elevation.
- Grinding and drilling is noisy and disruptive.
Student WF - 2 Warren St - Flooring / Lighting
Remove carpet. Remove vinyl. Install new floor surfaces. Install new LED interior lighting
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Contractor: John Boyle Company
- Flooring installation completed.
- Lighting installation completed.
CFA Crowell Concert Hall - Wyllys Avenue - Install Humidity Control
Design and install new HVAC equipment to control humidity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/5/19
Awarded Mechanical Contractor: EEI
Awarded Roofing Contractor: Silktown Roofing
- Dust protection installed.
- Air Handling Unit equipment delivered. Installation of new air handling unit in north mechanical room 50% complete.
- Ten (10) crane mobilizations scheduled throughout the project.
- Crane on site Thursday, 7/11/19, for delivery of supply and return ductwork
- No parking adjacent to the building in the Admissions parking lot
- Access to east elevation through CFA Rehearsal Hall site
- Skylights ordered – delivery date 12 week leadtime. Parapet curbs to be installed and temped in prior to start of classes. Installation of skylights expected Fall Break, 10/18
- New gas line install complete. Awaiting installation of gas meter by Eversource.
- Gas line installation to roof top unit installed.
- Electrical conduit to roof top unit installed.
- Automatic Logic to initiated EMS conduit installation.
Student WF - 240 Court St- Unit 6
Bathtub and kitchen sink replacement
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 6/17/19
Awarded Contractor: LRM Construction
- Plumbing shutdown complete, new shutoff valves under sink installed.
- New porcelain coating applied to bathtub and bathroom sink.
- Awaiting receipt of metal edging for counter top for final connections.
Exley Science Library - 265 Church St - Refurbish/Refresh restrooms; 1st floor and 2nd floor Women's and Men's Rooms
Replace ceiling tiles; replace metal stall partitions; clean stained grout using SaniGlaze process, paint, install new lighting and diffusers.
Project Schedule: 6/3/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Contractor: Superior Finishes
Woodframe Housing - Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting:
- 146 High, Superior Finishes; 5/28/19 – 6/17/19
- Completed
- 140 Church, Superior Finishes; 5/28/19 – 6/17/19
- 227 Pine, Goodco Painting; 5/28/19 – 6/17/19
- 99% complete.
Vinyl Siding:
- 28 Lawn, CSS Morello, 5/28/19-8/5/19
- Material on order.
- Painting scheduled week of 7/15.
CFA P Theater - Washington Terrace - Roof Mounted Smoke Hatches
Install new smoke hatches to replace existing. Extend roof curb.
Project Schedule: 7/1/19-8/19/19
Awarded Contractor: Macri Roofing
- Installation of dust protection on the grid, rigging, pulleys, cables
- Protection of the stage floor and surrounding area
- Existing roof hatch removal complete.
- Temporary framing and plywood will cover the opening. Rubber roofing will cover the plywood to maintain water-tightness
- Initiate the installation of the perimeter curb to accept the new smoke hatches when delivered to the site; expected date maintained: 7/24/19 to contractor site for painting.
- 7/29-initiate installation on new roof curb
CFA P Theater - Washington Terrace – Gallery Safety Rails
Install fall protection rails at 2nd gallery, east and west locations to match gallery below.
Project Schedule: 7/1/19-7/30/19
Awarded Contractor: Pre-Engineered Building Products
- Materials received; fabrication in shop.
- Installation scheduled week of 7/29
CFA P Theater - Washington Terrace - Handrails
Install new handrails on the outside walls of the east and west elevations .
Project Schedule: 7/1/19-7/31/19
Awarded Contractor: Pre-Engineered Building Products
- Materials received; fabrication in shop.
- Installation scheduled week of 7/29
Exley Science Library - Special Collections - 265 Church St -Continue to address water infiltration
Area under patio adjacent to exterior gated stair egress / storage room 85 / archives area. Work initiated October 2018. – Monitoring any new infiltration
Rental Properties - 33 Brainerd Ave - Roof Replacement
Replace asphalt roof. Install new gutters and leaders.
Project Schedule: 6/28/19 – 7/4/19
Awarded Contractor: Macri Roofing
Awarded Abatement Contractor: EGI
- Roof installation completed.
- Chimney repointing to be scheduled.
CFA C - World Music - Wyllys Avenue - Refurbish Men’s and Women’s Bathrooms on lower level
Bathroom refresh to include electrical/lighting, interior paint, tile finishes, carpentry, new toilet partitions, painting, faucets, mirrors.
Project Schedule: 6/3/19-7 /19/19
Awarded Contractor: LRM Construction
- Toilet partitions installed 7/9/19.
- Painting to begin 7/10/19.
- Lighting fixtures not expected until 7/24/19.
CFA C - World Music - 40 Wyllys Ave -Carpet / Parquet flooring replacement
Replace carpet and parquet flooring on first floor. Gamelan staging area to include carpet replacement, and temporary relocation and storage of instruments during performance of work. Add/Alt cost to replace carpet in lower level.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
Awarded Contractor: Olson Flooring
Abatement Contractor: EGI
- Tongue & groove wood flooring installed
- Carpet removal in progress
- Sample stain and finish to be provided
CFA Complex - 283 Washington Terrace - Signage improvements
Modify plan for wayfinding signage in the CFA until branding is established for campus. Interim signage installation. Collaborating with CFA Staff.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/5/19
Awarded Contractor: TBD
- Meeting with John Elmore required to verify sizes and wording
- Color to be medium gray with white lettering
79 Lawn Avenue - Interior Restoration / Fire Safety
Kitchen cabinets, flooring, wall repair, electrical, new bathroom, create new bedroom, fire alarm, sprinkler.
Project Schedule: 6/10/19 – 8/5/19
Awarded Contractor: CSS Morello
- New electrical panel installed; connections in progress
- Fire alarm rough in complete
- Sprinkler installation in progress
- Awaiting delivery of kitchen cabinets.
- New bedroom entry opening framed.
- 1st floor bathroom walls framed; electrical rough in complete. Pending plumbing installation.
Fisk Hall - 262 High St - Carpet Replacement - 3rd floor corridor
Replace carpet in corridors on 3rd floor. Coordinate with summer class schedules.
Project Schedule: 6/1/19-6/21/19
Awarded Contractor: Olson Flooring
- Completed 6/20/19
Student WF - 6 Warren St - Interior Refurbish- 5 beds
New floor finishes, new kitchen & bathroom, upgrade electrical, paint interior, remove carpet in common areas, and install new flooring.
Project Schedule: 5/30/19-6/21/19
Awarded Contractor: The Rockfall Group
Abatement Contractor: Ramco
- Tub installed
- Electrician scheduled to rough in week of 7/8/19
- Kitchen cabinets due 7/15/19
- Flooring/painting scheduled week of 7/15/19
Roof replacements –
- Foss Hill 3, Macri Roofing; 6/10-7/12/19
- , July 3rd – Roof cap sheet installed
- Perimeter metal work in fabrication
- Foss Hill 3-4 connector, Eagle Roofing; 6/10-7/12/19
- Gravel removed from surface
- Foss Hill 6-7 connector, Eagle Roofing;
- Completed
- Foss Hill 5.5 Lounge, Silktown Roofing; 5/28/19 – 7/12/19
- SBS roofing installed.
- Built in gutter lining in progress.
- Soffit and fascia replacement completed. Soffit vents to be installed. Final painting in progress.
- All work to be completed and material removed from site by end of day 7/12/19.
- CFA Art Studio South, Dahill Roofing; 5/28/19 – 7/3/19
- Completed
- Davison Health Center Clinic Roof, Silktown Roofing, 5/28-6/17/19
- Completed
- CFA Crowell Concert Hall - Skylights/HVAC blocking, Silktown Roofing; 5/28-8/30/19++
- Crane in Admissions Parking Lot 7/11/19 – delivery of supply and return ductwork
- Center skylight on the east elevation to be removed and return box installed.
- Blocking for mechanical roof curbs complete
- Skylights ordered – delivery date 12 week leadtime. Parapet curbs to be installed and temped in prior to start of classes. Installation of skylights expected Fall Break, 10/18
- Crane in Admissions Parking Lot 7/11/19 – delivery of supply and return ductwork
- Olin Library/PAC connector, Silktown Roofing; 5/28-7/12/19
- Roofing installed.
- Perimeter flashing material and metal pending receipt of material.
- 81 Lawn Avenue – Roof Replacement
- Bid package in progress
CFA A Adzenyah Rehearsal Hall ADA Upgrades
Excavate to construct new below grade accessibility pathway to CFA A Adzenyah Rehearsal Hall 003, 001, CFA Crowell Concert Hall Green Room and stage and new all gender bathrooms.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/30/19
Awarded Contractor: PAC Group
- Bathroom- plumbing rough in completed.
- Electrical rough in continues.
- Fire Alarm rough in continues.
- Footing waterproofing completed
- Concrete pour for new bathroom floors
- Friday morning, 7/12/19; Concrete truck to be mobilized in Admissions parking lot along the ADA parking space and the 5 spaces to the north adjacent to Crowell Concert Hall
- Formwork installation for perimeter exterior walls week of 7/8/19-7/15/19; concrete pour scheduled 7/16/19
- Sawcut for new door openings into RH003, Green Room and Crowell Corridor scheduled 7/19/19
- Underfloor waterproofing 7/26/19
- Pour slab on grade to be placed 8/2/19
- New roof slab to be placed 8/5/19
- Waterproofing of walls 8/6/19
- Install bathroom floor tile 8/16/19
- Install doors and hardware 8/22/19
- Removal of existing waterproofing 95% complete utilizing walnut blasting.
- Awaiting gas meter installation by Eversource.
Bed Planning 2019- 38/40 Brainerd Avenue
Install new fire sprinkler/fire alarm system in 38/40 Brainerd, to create new undergrad housing.
Project Schedule: 6/3/19 – 8/1/19
Awarded Fire Alarm Contractor: Salafia Electric
Awarded Sprinkler Contractor: Johnson Controls
Awarded Site Contractor: DeRita
- Sprinkler water supply installation complete.
- Sprinkler installation 95% complete; 200 psi pressure test passed; pending final testing.
- Fire alarm installation 90% complete; pending device installation and testing.
- Final landscaping scheduled week of 7/11
Bed Planning 2019- 47 Brainerd Avenue
Install new fire sprinkler/fire alarm system in 47 Brainerd, to create new undergrad housing.
Project Schedule: 6/3/19 – 8/1/19
Awarded Fire Alarm Contractor: Salafia Electric
Awarded Sprinkler Contractor: Johnson Controls
Awarded Site Contractor: DeRita
- Sprinkler water supply installation complete.
- Sprinkler installation 95% complete.
- Fire alarm installation 90% complete; pending device installation and testing.
- Final landscaping scheduled week of 7/11
Bed Planning 2019- 39 Brainerd Avenue
Install new fire sprinkler/fire alarm system in 39 Brainerd to create new undergrad housing.
Project Schedule: 6/3/19 – 8/1/19
Awarded Fire Alarm Contractor: Schultz Electric
Awarded Sprinkler Contractor: Johnson Controls
Awarded Site Contractor: DeRita
- Sprinkler water supply installation complete.
- Sprinkler installation 95% complete; 200 psi pressure test passed; pending final testing.
- Fire alarm installation 90% complete; pending device installation and testing.
- Final landscaping scheduled week of 7/11
Davison Health Center
Reconfigure offices to accommodate staffing and externs in CAPS. Determine feasibility of existing spaces.
Project Schedule: 5/31/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: TBD
- Existing spaces accessed. Existing building drawings updated.
- Conceptual design options and estimate in progress.
Bed Planning 2019- 40 Home Avenue
Create new undergrad housing.
Project Schedule: 7/20 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: TBD
Butterfield C – Fire Alarm Enhancements
Project Schedule: 7/20 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Schultz Electric
- Meeting with Chris Cruz scheduled
Andrew Plotkin, Energy Manager, 860-740-2353, aplotkin@wesleyan.edu
291 Main St. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures and advanced lighting controls; saving 89,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/3/2019 – 6/15/2019
Awarded Contractor: N-Power Electric
- Project completed
Central Power Plant – 280 Williams St. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 30,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: Salafia Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation has started – 75% complete
Exley Science Center – 265 Church St. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace mechanical room fluorescent lamps with LED lamps saving 15,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/8/19
Awarded Contractor: West Electric
- Project completed
All Britton Center – 222 Church St. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 61,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 9/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: N-Power Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation in progress; 15% complete
Bennet Hall – 35 McConaughy Drive – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 25,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/2019
Awarded Contractor: Deming Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation ~90% complete
Fauver Apartments – 19 McConaughy Drive – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 46,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/12/2019
Awarded Contractor: Deming Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation ~80% complete
Van Vleck Observatory – 96 Foss Hill Dr. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures and advanced lighting controls saving 7,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 7/15/19 – 9/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: Deming Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation scheduled to begin July 15th
Center for Film Studies (Phases I & II) – 301 Washington Tr. – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures and advanced lighting controls saving 48,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 9/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: West Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation ~5% complete
Foss Hill Dorms 1 through 10 – Various Addresses – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 36,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/5/2019
Awarded Contractor: Salafia Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation in progress
- Foss 7, 8, 9, 10 – work completed
- Foss 6 – 7/8-7/10
- Foss 5.5 – 7/11-7/12
- Foss 4 – 7/15-7/18
- Foss 3 – 7/19-7/24
- Foss 2- 7/25-7/30
- Foss 1 – 8/1-8/5
200 Church St. Dorms – LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace all fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures saving 25,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 7/10-8/1
Awarded Contractor: Deming Electric
- New fixtures on site and installation will begin July 10
Exley Science Center – 265 Church St. – Data Center HVAC Replacement
Replace computer room air conditioning units, replace rooftop condensing units, install new economizer and pump package, install new drop ceiling and lighting, install hot and cold isle containment system. New system will replace a ~40-year-old system that is critical for the campus IT infrastructure and save 260,000 kWh/yr of electricity.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 10/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: A/Z Corporation
- Remove existing CRAC unit #2 – completed
- Remove existing CRAC unit #2 piping – completed
- Remove existing ceiling and lighting – completed
- Demo abandoned walls/doors – completed
- Demo abandoned ductwork 7/10-7/11
- Install new drop ceiling 7/8-7/19
- Install new lighting 7/10-7/17
- Install new CRAC #2 piping 7/17-7/28
- Install equipment rails 7/18-7/19
- Deliver CRAC 1, 2, and ACC’s to jobsite 7/22
- Install new CRAC #2 7/22-7/23
Campus-wide Underground Steam Infrastructure – Pipe Maintenance and Drying
Mobile pipe testing and drying units will be located around campus near steam manholes to test the integrity and dry the insulation of various piping systems.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 6/17/2019
Awarded Contractor: John C. Digert Inc
- Project completed
Freeman Athletic Center – 161 Cross St. – Retro-commissioning
Retro-commissioning is a process to improve the efficiency of an existing building's equipment and systems. It can often resolve problems that occurred during design or construction, or address problems that have developed throughout the building's life as equipment has aged, or as building usage has changed. This process involves evaluating and testing all of the HVAC systems in Freeman.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 10/1/2019
Awarded Contractor: SES Corporation
- Initial meetings and data gathering phase is complete
- On-site testing and investigation is complete
- Report and recommendations in progress
Campus-wide - Electrical Infrastructure Improvements and Upgrades
Phased conversion of all transformers throughout campus. Requires sporadic power shutdowns as noted below. This is the last phase of a multiyear project to upgrade the entire campus electric system.
Project Schedule: 5/28/2019 – 8/7/2019
Awarded Contractor: A/Z Corporation
- Shutdown 1: Foss 7
- Wednesday 5/29/2019 8 AM to 12 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 2: VVO
- Friday 5/31/2019 1 PM to 5 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 3: Foss 8 / Foss 9 / Foss 10
- Monday 6/3/2019 8 AM to 12 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 4: CFA A (Adzenyah Rehearsal Hall) / B (Crowell Concert Hall) / C (World Music) / F (Music Studios) / DAC / Skull & Serpent / 281 High St., 287 High St.
- Saturday 6/8/2019 7 AM to 5 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 5: CFA G (Art Studio South) / H (Art Studio North) / J (Ring Hall) / L (Art Workshop) / M (Zilkha)
- Saturday 6/15/2019 7 AM to 5 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 6: CFA P (Theater) / R (Dance Studio)
- Friday 6/21/2019 12 PM to 10 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 7: DHC / Malcom X / 343 High St.
- Thursday 6/20/2019 1 PM to 5 PM
- Work Completed
- Shutdown 8: Judd Hall / Theater / Chapel / All Britton / PAC
- Friday 7/19/2019 1 PM to 5 PM
- Shutdown 9: Olin / Clark
- Monday 7/22/2019 5 PM to 9 PM
- Shutdown 10: Foss 1 / Foss 2 / Wesshop
- Wednesday 7/24/2019 8 AM to Friday 7/26/2019 12 PM
- Shutdown 11: Foss 3 / Foss 4 / Lounge B
- Monday 7/29/2019 8 AM to Tuesday 7/30/2019 5 PM
- Shutdown 12: Foss 5 / Foss 5.5 / Foss 6 / Lounge C
- Wednesday 7/31/2019 8 AM to Thursday 8/1/2019 5 PM
Exley Science Center – 265 Church St. – Emergency & Standby Generator Replacement
The aging emergency generator at Exley Science Center has failed. A temporary generator is currently installed which will provide emergency and standby power during a power outage. A new, larger, generator will be installed on the South side of the Science Center to provide power during an outage to the emergency lighting system and standby power loads in Hall Atwater and Exely.
Project Schedule: 6/15-9/1
Awarded Contractor: West Electric, LLC
- Construction Submittals – Completed
- Install conduit in Exely basement – Completed
- Install conduit in Hall Atwater basement – Completed
- Install vertical riser in Hall Atwater – 7/13
- Install conduit run between Exely and Hall Atwater - 7/22-7/25
- Install new concrete equipment pad – 7/25
- Set new generator – 8/1
- Install fencing – 8/2-8/6
- Final Tie-In 9/1
Mike Rosalie, Project Manager, 860/685-3764, mrosalie@wesleyan.edu
Olin Library - 252 Church St - Exterior Envelope- Phase 3
Address all of the exterior masonry façade of the 1986 building including repair and replacement of localized limestone elements, replacement of polyurethane vertical control joints in the masonry façade, sealing of overlapping sheet metal joints in the lead coated copper flashing over the limestone upper watertable elements and cornice, repair and replacement of window caulk and perimeter sealant, prepare aluminum window coating failures for application of new finishes, and repair bronze door entry vestibule door and hardware so both leafs work independently.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Kronenberger & Sons Restoration & Superior Finishes
- Construction Submittals (Completed)
- Scaffold Installation ( Completed)
- Limestone and façade cleaning (Completed)
- Repointing process with HEPA vacuum connected grinders. (Completed)
- Monumental window surface prep and refinish (90% Completed)
- Exterior pair of bronze doors and interior handle removed and sent to restoration shop for repair. Door closers replaced and new brush weather-strip ready for installation. (Completed)
- Limestone dutchman repairs 75% Completed)
- Metal Flashing Replacement ( 25% Completed)
2 Week Look Ahead
- South façade gutter replacement (Week of July 30th )
- Finish upper belt metal flashing
- Repointing
- Southeast elevation window replacement (Fabrication-Tbd)
Center for Film Studies Phase 3
New 16,137 sq ft addition comprised of a 3,200 sq ft production studio, 665 sq ft classroom space located in the renovated 319 Washington Terrace portion of the building, 50 person screening room, informal learning areas, new offices, and support spaces. This project is registered with the Green Building Council and is projected to earn LEED Gold status at its completion.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/30/20
Award Contractor: FIP Construction (Completion to date: 12%)
- Shop Drawing & Submittals (30% Completed).
- Mobilization including silt and temporary fence construction. (Completed)
- Renovation of 319 Washington Terrace (60% Completed)
- Tree and site material removal. (Completed)
- Utilities tie ins along street (Completed)
- Site and Utility Work (25% Completed)
- Excavation & Base Box out (10% Completed)
- Footings and Foundation (10% Completed)
2 Week Look Ahead
- Excavation & Base Box out l
- Footings and Foundation
- Phase 1 (East Drive and Patio grading and utility work
- On Site Sewer and Drainage infrastructure Installation
- Impact to University- Dump Trucks, Concrete Trucks, Inspectors and city public works parked along Washington Terrace, Material Deliveries, Contractors
UG Woodframes Structural Assessments and Reinforcement
1st floor structural assessments and reinforcement - 200 College Street, 142 Cross Street, 146 Cross Street, 168 Cross Street, 170 Cross Street, 182 Cross Street, 224 Cross Street, 102 Knowles Avenue, 134 Knowles Avenue, 96 Lawn Avenue, 97 Lawn Avenue, 42 Miles Avenue
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Morrison Builders
- Debris Removal and shoring of floors and structure (65% Completed & Group 2 including 260 Pine, 86 Lawn, and 84 Lawn Begun.
2 Week Look Ahead
- Continue repairs and reactivating systems.
CFA Tunnel Waterproofing
Through wall epoxy grout waterproofing treatment along multiple points of tunnel.
Project Schedule: 6/17/19 – 6/21/20
Award Contractor: Giliberto & Sons
- Through wall epoxy grout waterproofing treatment (Completed)
- Additional waterproofing along floor joint and theater basement wall added to scope.
Rob Borman, Grounds Manager, x3764 cell: 914-671-7902 rborman@wesleyan.edu
Mike Rosalie, Project Manager, 860/685-3764, mrosalie@wesleyan.edu
Campus Wide - Drainage Sustainability Improvements
Identify location with greatest need to create new rain garden
Rob Borman, Grounds Manager, x3764 cell: 914-671-7902 rborman@wesleyan.edu
Landscape Improvements - Snow Shelf Pavers -Church Street sidewalk, south side
Continue installation of Town Hall (red brick) style pavers in sidewalk apron within curb.
Project Schedule: COMPLETE
Awarded Contractor: Stonehedge Landscaping
Davison Health Center - 327 High Street -Repave lot
Repave, curbs, replace bluestone walk-asphalt, asphalt walks west of lot
Project Schedule: 6/17/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Raccio Construction
- Existing asphalt driveway removed
- Sub-base being placed
- Asphalt base placed on walks west of lot
Malcolm X - 345 High St - Bluestone Stairs
Replace failing stairs with appropriate stone replacement. Repair bluestone patio.
Project Schedule: 6/17/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Raccio Construction
- Existing stair treads removed
- Replacement treads on order
Hall Atwater - 265 Church St - Sidewalk Repair
Repair concrete sidewalk on north elevation adjacent to areaway. Underground utilities present. Replace asphalt sidewalks between Shanklin and C-Lot.
Project Schedule: COMPLETE
Awarded Contractor: DeRita Construction
Judd Hall – Sidewalk Replacement
Replace existing concrete walk on the north side of Judd that runs west to east. Sidewalk to be replaced with asphalt.
Project Schedule: 7/15/19 –8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: DeRita Construction
Campus Wide - Grounds Sustainability Plantings
Replace small mowed areas with Perennial Plantings
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 9/1/19
Awarded Contractor: Stonehedge Landscaping
Butterfield A - Lot L (Lawn Ave) - Repave access drive in lot
Grade and pave the area between the handicapped accessible space and the stairs to the Butterfield A laundry room which frequently floods
Project Schedule: 6/17/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: DeRita Construction
- Asphalt Complete
- Curb to be reinstalled
C Lot - Church St - Curb / Stair Repairs
Curb and stair repairs to C-Lot
Project Schedule: COMPLETE
Awarded Contractor: DeRita Construction
Campus Wide - Bluestone Stair Repairs
Replace failing stairs with appropriate stone replacement; Foss Hill and Butterfield locations identified
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/15/19
Awarded Contractor: Stonehedge Landscaping
South College Irrigation– Final Point of Connection from College Row Irrigation
Make final connection for the College Row Irrigation system. Work to be completed west of the Chapel on Andrus Field. Existing gate valve in sidewalk also to be replaced.
Project Schedule: COMPLETE
Awarded Contractor: Winterberry Irrigation
Campus-wide Tree Removals and Pruning
Project Schedule : Thursday 7/11-Friday 7/19
Contractor: Marchion & Faucher
Tree Blog: https://treeremoval.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2019/06/
Removals
- College Row/200 Church - Elm and Ash
- CFA - 4 Ash
- Weshop - 2 Locust
- 45 Broad St - 2 Cherries, and pruning for light clearance
- Power Plant - Ash, Sugar Maple trunk
- Foss Hill - Sugar Maple
Pruning
- College Row - 3 Locust, 1 Zelkova
- Wyllys Ave - 6 Pink Oaks
Brandi Hood, Senior Project Planner, 860-919-1240 bhood@wesleyan.edu
291 Main Street – Complete construction, install furniture 6/10 – 6/21/19, move 81 people from Finance, Payroll and University Relations between 6/24 – 7/30/2019.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 –7/30/19
Awarded Contractor: Brown & Wimler
- Department moves in progress
IDEAS Makerspace in Exley -- Develop a new makerspace classroom and lab in Exley Rms 40 & 26, project scheduled to be complete by end of July 2019
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 7/31/19
Awarded Contractor: PAC Group
- Construction progress – 80% complete
- Epoxy flooring in progress thru 7/9.
- Casework scheduled to be installed 7/11.
Freeman Concessions – Along with the informal learning space upgrade in Freeman, we will look to create a formal concession area off of the north Cross St. lobby that will fulfill the need both during normal hours as well as off ours for athletic contests and events.
Construction Schedule 8/1 – 9/?
Awarded Contractor: BKP - Architect, DD/CD
Olin Library - 252 Church Street - lower level, 1st and 2nd Floor Carpet Replacement. New flooring in staff lounge -- Replace carpet in common areas - phased installation. Hard surface flooring in staff lounge.
Project Schedule: to be scheduled with occupants
Awarded Contractor: All Floors
- Material on order
Science Library Study Spaces – Update finishes and technology (2) 2nd floor group study rooms in the 2nd floor of the Science Library, 266 & 268. In house painters to be complete by early August, furniture install end of August.
Informal Learning Spaces and Residential Life Common Spaces - Plan, Design, Manage Construction, Furniture for Year 3 of 6 . This year’s projects consist of Freeman Lobbies - Furniture & Electrical, HighRise 2nd floor elevator lounge, 202 Wash St (Full & Music House): multiple common areas , 240 Wash St (LaCasa), 200 Church: lounge, library & entry, Fauver: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor lounges, Bennet: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor lounges, Zilkha lobby and some final touches on North College lobby.
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 8/30/19
Awarded Contractor: WB Mason
Plan & Design (12) Classrooms - Coordinate with Faculty & ITS, Procure Furniture, Manage Construction, Furniture Installation -- Downey House_113, Exley Science Center_201, Downey House_200 Lounge, Exley Science Center_638, Exley Science Center_618, CFA M Zilkha_202, Fisk Hall_302, FEAS Seminar Room, Hall-Atwater_56, Hall-Atwater_52, Hall-Atwater_53/54, Downey House_208
Project Schedule: 5/28/19 – 9/1/19
Awarded Contractor: Morrison Developers
CFA Art Studio North – white board installation
Project Schedule: 5/15/19 – 7/9/19
Awarded Contractor: Morrison Developers
- Completed
Angela Wong, Project Manager, 860/685-3747, aswong@wesleyan.edu
Melon Neurobiology Lab - Shanklin 316-317, Hall-Atwater 301
Renovation of an existing spaces in Shanklin and Hall-Atwater. Removal of existing and installing new systems which include HVAC, walls, floors, ceilings, casework, furniture, student workstations, faculty office, lab equipment, satellite vivarium, procedure room, microscope room.
Project Schedule: 4.15.19 – 8.16.19
Awarded Contractor: AZ Corporation
Data/Voice Contractor: Opticom
Security Contractor: ISG
- Install HVAC system – ongoing
- Exhaust fan & ductwork installation on roof of Hall-Atwater connector – near completion
- Duct insulation - completed
- Duct penetration through exterior brick wall to be flashed
- Installation of Venturi air valves - completed
- Install digital controls to begin
- Test and balance system to begin
- ACT and sheetrock ceiling installation – completed
- Painting – ongoing
- Install drug safe - completed
- Lighting – installed
- Install access panels
- Electrical wire molds installation - ongoing
- Data/voice cabling to be pulled
- Door frames installed. Doors installed
- Door Hardware to be installed
- Auto Door Operator to be installed
- Card readers to be installed
- Flooring to be installed - completed
- Casework & millwork installation – ongoing
- Fume hood and animal equipment to be installed
- Utilities tie-in to lab casework to begin
- Student desks installation – completed
- Furniture installation to begin
Exley 621 – Office for Alex Kruckman, new math hire
Interior refresh: paint, install new LVT flooring & base, install shelving, new furniture
Project Schedule: 7.8.19 – 8.16.19
Awarded Contractor: Morrison Developers
- Move out existing furnishings – ongoing
- Renovation to begin the week of 7.15.19
Alsop House Structural Stabilization – 1st Floor & Stairs
Construction Documents to be generated by structural engineers, GNCB
Project Schedule: 6.12.19 – 8.31.19
- Site investigations
- Bid documents preparation – ongoing
- Invitation for bids to be sent to contractors experienced in historic preservation
- Install a 2 1/2" diameter x 4 ft long slotted PVC well point pipe in basement brick floor to monitor ground water level.
Science Master Plan FY-20
Proposed Projects to be approved for funding
Andres Sarda, Operations Project Coordinator, 443-798-8939, asarda@wesleyan.edu
Platform safety project: FAC, Fisk, Zelnick, All Britton, 92 Theater
Awarded Contractor: American Ladder and Scaffolding
Project Schedule: 6/3/2019-8/15/2019
Tom Policki, Building Trades Manager, x2154, 860-250-3380 tpolicki@wesleyan.edu
Project name |
Location |
Contractor |
Project schedule |
Campus Painting |
Campus Wide |
Nutmeg Painting, Martin Osszewski 860-818-8620 |
May 30-Sept 30 |
Elevator floor replacement |
CFA Music Elevator |
G.A. Olson and Son. Rusty Olson 860-343-7914 |
Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
Elevator floor replacement |
Science Center Elevator |
G.A. Olson and Son. Rusty Olson 860-343-7914 |
Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
Floor Epoxy |
CFA R Faculty bathrooms |
CoverAll Floors Herb Graham 413-896-5985 |
TBD |
Stonehedge Garage Gutter and soffit repairs |
160 Long Lane |
CSS Morello Carl Morello 860-538-3133 |
TBD |
Freeman Athletic Center - EIFS Repair Front of building. |
161 Cross St |
CSS Morello Carl Morello 860-538-3133 |
TBD |
Hall Atwater - Fire Stop installation |
52 Lawn Ave |
Brand Services John Chiangi 860-4641991 |
Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
Usdan Kitchen Floor trough covers |
45 Wyllys Ave |
CoverAll Floors Herb Graham 413-896-5985 |
Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
Clark Hall - Leader Replacement |
268 Church |
Eagle Rivet Roofing Rich Adamowicz 203-443-0508 |
TBD |
Freeman Athletic Center Zamboni Room – repair damaged wall |
161 Cross Street |
CSS Morello Carl Morello 860-538-3133 |
July 15- July 26 |
Fisk Hall 401 & 402 – carpet replacement |
262 High Street |
G.A. Olson and Son. Rusty Olson 860-343-7914 |
July 22 – Aug 2 |
South College- carpet installation |
229 High Street |
G.A. Olson and Son. Rusty Olson 860-343-7914 |
July 15 – July 26 |
Mike Conte, Director of Physical Plant Operations, 860-685-3792, mconte@wesleyan.edu
Butterfield A & B – Cooling Centers
Installation of air conditioning in the lounge.
Project Schedule: 7/9/19
Awarded Contractor: MJ Emonds Mechanical Contractors
- Installation completed.
- Minor trimming out around pipes to address.
Butterfield C – Cooling Center
Installation of air conditioning in the lounge.
Project Schedule: 7/11/19 – 7/19/19
Awarded Contractor: MJ Emonds Mechanical Contractors
- Work to be performed week days only.
High Rise – Cooling Center
Installation of air conditioning in the lounge.
Project Schedule: 7/22/19 – 8/9/19
Awarded Contractor: Physical Plant In-Houses Trades
- Impacts lounge only.
269 High Street – Exterior Painting
Exterior painting of wood surfaces on south facade, main house.
Project Schedule: 7/8/19 – 7/29/19
Awarded Contractor: Goodco Painting
- Work commenced 7/8/19. Completion is 2-3 weeks, weather dictates.
Jeff Sweet, Associate Director Facilities Management, 860‑685‑3763, jsweet@wesleyan.edu
Residential Furniture Replacement Summer 2019:
William Street Highrise – Replace all desks, desk chairs, dressers, kitchen chairs and various wardrobes.
Schedule: June 3 – 12 stage all old furniture for removal by recycling company IRN. Complete 6/11
June 13 & 14 IRN to remove all old pieces. Completed 6/17 & 6/18
July 10th – Delivery of desks, dressers and wardrobes from New England Woodcraft.
Furniture to be staged in building, will communicate with flooring company
For best location. Scheduled for 7/10 and 7/12
TBD - Chairs and stools delivery from WB Mason has not been determined as of 6/6
Campus Mattress Replacement – Replace mattresses in Foss 1-7 and Bennet Hall (500 Total)
Schedule: June 20 & 21 – Recycler to pick up all old mattresses from Foss 5-7. Completed 6/20
June 24 – Delivery of new mattresses to Foss 5-7 Completed 6/24-6/26
July 8 – Recycler to pick up all old mattresses from Foss 1-4 Completed Foss 1 & 2 - 6/20
July 9 - Delivery of new mattresses for Foss 1-4
August 20th – Recycler to pick up mattresses from Bennet Hall
August 21st – Delivery of new mattresses to Bennet Hall
SaniGlaze tile restoration – Renovate bathroom floor tiles using SaniGlaze process. Work will be done during normal business hours and scheduled in a way that there will always be facilities available to users.
Schedule: June 13-20 – Foss 1-4 Residential Bathrooms. Completed
June 21-28 – Fisk Hall, Russell House, South College, PAC & Film Studies Completed
Before September – Foss 1-7 bathrooms
Joe Dorrer, Energy Manager, 860-685-3804, jdorrer@wesleyan.edu
Campuswide environmental controls maintenance.
Ricky Howard, EHS Project Manager, 860-250-1658, rhoward@wesleyan.edu
Asbestos Abatement Campus Wide:
- 33 Brainerd Ave - (Transite Roof) EGI – Environmental Group (COMPLETED)
- 200 High Street - (Center Stair Landings ALL) EGI-Environmental Group (COMPLETED)
- TBD – 126 Pearl St – APT#2 Floor Tiles
- TBD - 267 Court St -2nd Landing- Floor Tiles
- TBD - Butterfield B Rooms #213 & #320 - Floor Tile Abatement
- TBD – 81 Lawn Ave – Basement Piping
- TBD – Fisk Hall Rooms #401 & #402 Flooring
Josh Blodgett, Rental Property Manager, 860-685-3212, jblodgett@wesleyan.edu
126 Pearl Street – Kitchen Reno
Project Schedule: TBD
Awarded Contractor: Northeast Craftsmen Contractor
Alan Rubacha, Director/Project Manager, 860-685-3746, arubacha@wesleyan.edu
Public Affairs Center – Structural Investigation
Project Schedule: 7/8/19 – 8/30/19
Awarded Contractor: Newman Architects, PC
- 7/8 – 7/10; Corridors:
- 7/10 – 8/15; Offices:
- Removal of 3 or 4 ceiling tiles and a thin layer of plaster which will allow us to confirm the location of structural support beams in the floor slabs
- We will replace the ceiling tiles with access hatches.
- The work in each office will take about 8 hours over two days.
- Plastic will be used to protect the office contents and we will clean up thoroughly.
- The following offices will be impacted. Please let me know if there are better days/times over the upcoming 3 weeks to access your space or if there are days/times that we should stay away from your space.
- 105 – Kerwin Kaye
- 134 – Joseph Slaughter
- 221 – Mary Alice Haddad/Martin Gosman
- 206 – Jeffers Lenox/Stuart Woolman
- 207 – Joslyn Barnhart
- 307 – Douglas Foyle
- 309 – Abigail Hornstein
- 311 – Donald Moon
- 313 – Robyn Autry
- 328 – Gary Yohe
- 405 – Cecilia Miller
- 407 – Sonali Chakravarti
- 409 – Sarah Wiliarty
- 419 – Richard Adelstein
Usdan Cooler/Freezer Installation
Project Schedule: 8/10 – 9/22/19
Project Contractor: Brown & Wimler
- Cooler and Freezer are on order
- Move items required for installation within the room
- Relocate fire protection piping as required
- Refrigerant line set installation scheduled for 8/10-8/17
- Install 14’ x 12’ cooler and 14’ x 12’ freezer. Cooler/Freezer Installation scheduled for 9/15-9/22
- Locate the condensers in the north area of the Usdan University Center, approximately 300’ to the north west of the cooler installation, provide power to condensers
Vine Street Tennis Court Crack Repairs
Project Schedule: 8/10 – 8/31/19
Project Contractor: Brown & Wimler
- Crack repairs for courts 1-16
- Pending funding
- Repair will be in August
Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support during this very busy and disruptive time. Please continue to submit major maintenance requests to my attention.
AR=Alan Rubacha arubacha@wesleyan.edu
ACAD=Academic Admin=Administrative Infra=Infrastructure RP=Rental Properties SLF=Student Life Facilities SLF-WF=Student Life Facilities-Woodframes ATH=Athletics
CPP=Central Power Plant AAF=Academic & Administrative Affairs MH=Manhole DDC=Direct Digital Controls GFI=Ground Fault Interrupt SW=southwest ADA=Americans with Disabilities Act
CFA=Center for the Arts