MSU 3 Month Look Ahead
March has arrived and Planning, Design & Construction is gearing up for a busy 2016. Below are some of the projects we will be working on. A quick forecast of our planned 2016 summer projects reveals a 70% increase in active projects over what we had the 2015 summer. This year’s count includes some summer projects already bid, with many more to come. This number does not include projects we are working on that will occur beyond summer. We continue to have a significant list that the University plans to see through to completion.
Some of the dates below have yet to be established, and some dates listed here may change. Our web site at: Construction Look Ahead – Planning, Design & Construction – Missouri State University will provide you with the latest information. We encourage you to check our website periodically for the latest in project dates and to be kept informed of any additions that may occur. The projects are listed in the order of the planned bid dates.
Replace Sign, McQueary Family Health Building
Project Description: This project replaces a damaged freestanding sign at McQueary Hall. This work will require the removal of the existing precast monument that has been damaged and replace it with a new cast-in-place concrete monument with a new stainless steel cutout sign. The new sign will be backlit.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $15,000.00
Issue for Bid: March 1, 2016
Bid Opening: March 15, 2016
Award of Contract: March 16, 2016
Start of Construction: March 26, 2016
Asbestos Removal, Ellis Hall
Project Description: In preparation for the upcoming renovation of Ellis Hall, any asbestos-containing materials in the building will be removed. Work will start after the building has been vacated in late May following the completion of our spring semester and all work is to be completed before July.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: TBD
Issue for Bid: March 22, 2016
Bid Opening: April 5, 2016
Award of Contract: April 20, 2016
Start of Construction: April 30, 2016
Install Fire Suppression Systems, Garnett Library & Putnam Student Center, West Plains Campus
Project Description: This project will install fire sprinkler systems in Garnett Library and Putnam Student Center. Work includes new incoming fire services to both buildings from a city water main located in West Dixon Street.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $175,000.00
Issue for Bid: March 22, 2016
Bid Opening: April 5, 2016
Award of Contract: April 20, 2016
Start of Construction: May 16, 2016
New Elevator Installation, Kentwood Hall
Project Description: The University is replacing the existing elevator and constructing a new stair tower providing better service to the residence hall. This work will begin at the end of the spring semester and will continue into the fall semester until all work can be completed.
Consultant: Butler, Rosenbury & Partners
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,200,000.00
Issue for Bid: March 24, 2016
Bid Opening: April 7, 2016
Award of Contract: April 20, 2016
Start of Construction: May 16, 2016
Upgrade Student Room Smoke Detectors, Hutchens House
Project Description: This project replaces the fire alarm devices with new addressable units in student rooms in Hutchens House. The main fire alarm panel and devices in common areas were replaced as part of a previous project.
Consultant: Malone, Finkle, Eckhardt & Collins
Estimated Construction Cost: $185,000.00
Issue for Bid: March 24, 2016
Bid Opening: April 7, 2016
Award of Contract: April 20, 2016
Start of Construction: May 16, 2016
Renovation, Meyer Library
Project Description: This project will relocate the existing computer lab located on the second floor of Meyer Library to the first floor. The renovation will provide new offices, as well as new multimedia rooms to support the space. The project will also include repurposing the former lab for student use.
Consultant: Cannon Design
Estimated Construction Cost: TBD
Issue for Bid: March 22, 2016
Bid Opening: Early May
Award of Contract: May 18, 2016
Start of Construction: May 28, 2016
Network Cabling 3rd Floor, Craig Hall
Project Description: This project installs conduit and non-metallic, surface-mounted raceway in the perimeter offices on the third floor of Craig Hall to support installation of new network data cabling. The data cabling will be installed by MSU telecom personnel.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $62,000.00
Issue for Bid: Late April
Bid Opening: Early May
Award of Contract: June 15, 2016
Start of Construction: June 25, 2016
Renovate the Student Exhibition Center
Project Description: This is a two-part project. First will be the miscellaneous repair and replacement of exterior wood siding, deteriorated wood window sills, caulking, painting, and restoring the fire escape on the west side of the building. All the repair and replacement work shall retain the historical details and character of the existing building. Next will be the interior demolition and removal of existing plaster walls, ceilings, and exterior knee walls and installing open cell spray foam insulation within the 3rd floor attic and the exterior knee walls.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: TBD
Issue for Bid: April 28, 2016
Bid Opening: May 12, 2016
Award of Contract: May 13, 2016
Start of Construction: May 23, 2016
ROTC Reception Area Renovation, Freudenberger House
Project Description: This project will provide a new entry vestibule with an improved staff work area for the receptionist and also provide display areas and cases for the ROTC program.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $50,000.00
Issue for Bid: May 3, 2016
Bid Opening: May 17, 2016
Award of Contract: May 18, 2016
Start of Construction: May 28, 2016
Food Court Renovations, Plaster Student Union
Project Description: One of the food court venues at the Plaster Student Union will be converted to a “Burrito Bowl” offering a variety of multi-national menu items. A new front counter, equipment and finish changes will transform the space this summer. Work is expected to be complete by the fall semester.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $150,000.00
Issue for Bid: May 5, 2016
Bid Opening: May 19, 2016
Award of Contract: May 20, 2016
Start of Construction: May 30, 2016
Floor Repair, Blair-Shannon Dining Center
Project Description: This project removes deteriorated concrete under the steam kettles within the kitchen and replaces the flooring with new concrete. Refinish the new floor with poly-crete floor surface that is easily cleansed. In addition, the existing steam pipe insulation may need to be replaced.
Consultant: Planning, Design & Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: TBD
Issue for Bid: Early May
Bid Opening: Late May
Award of Contract: Late May
Start of Construction: Late May
As always, we appreciate the interest the construction community has with our projects. With your help, we are #BuildingABetterMSU.