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PVCC at Black Mountain PVCC at Black Mountain is undergoing the rough-in of underground utilities, which includes the installation of the sanitation sewer, storm drain, fire hydrant, plumbing and electrical. The stem wall foundation construction continues with structural steel scheduled to be delivered by the end of February. PVCC’s part of the community project is targeted for completion by fall session. | ||||
Sustainability and Budget Reducing Initiative As part of PVCC’s sustainability and budget reducing initiatives, we are implementing a custodial team cleaning program and moving their activities from the third to second shift. The time change will reduce college heating and cooling costs for several hours every night. Saving energy means saving dollars, which helps us meet required budget reductions and to focus increasingly limited resources more directly on student learning and success. The second shift partially overlaps evening classes so we are scheduling the teams’ workflow patterns to classroom areas after classes end. If you have questions about the schedule change, please direct them to me at Jacalyn.askin@pvmail.maricopa.edu, 602-787-6601 or in person. We are excited about this opportunity to address both our environmental and financial sustainability initiatives and appreciate your support. | ||||
Central Plant Renovation Project Paradise Valley Community College’s Shipping and Receiving Department is being temporarily relocated beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, to the north parking lot adjacent to the Center for Performing Arts. The move is to accommodate renovations to PVCC’s Central Plant (HVAC & Electrical Equipment) compound, which will experience intensified traffic congestion during this construction period. Several relocation options and solutions were considered. The adopted plan was developed to minimize the impact to parking capacity and financial resources. David Matus, director of Facilities Services, says that any future planned shutdowns during renovations to the Central Plant will be scheduled during off hours, weekends and class breaks so as not to disrupt the teaching and learning environment or negatively impact students and employees. Through the coordinated efforts of Facilities Services and property control technician David Vise, maps and signage identifying possible detours and the temporary Shipping and Receiving location are currently in development. Beginning Sept. 17, hours for the temporary Shipping & Receiving area are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for the duration of the project. Under the Maricopa Community College 2004 Bond initiative, the Renovation Project was designed in phases with minimal shutdowns required to the existing plant. Presently, the existing chiller plant provides 1,350 tons of total cooling capacity. After the renovation, the new plant will provide an improved cooling capacity of 2,200 tons. New cooling towers will be constructed of stainless steel, which is anticipated to double the service life when compared to the typical galvanized cooling towers. The new chillers are state-of-the-art in efficiency with variable speed drives, providing the ability to control cooling capacity and load with maximum energy efficiency. In addition, all pumps and cooling tower fans will be controlled through variable frequency drives, maximizing their respective operating points with campus demand. Once the current chillers are removed, they will be relocated to other campuses within the Maricopa Community College District, where they will serve as backup units in the event of other equipment failure. The Renovation Project also includes the installation of a plate and frame heat exchanger to provide cooling in the winter months without operating the chillers; this is known as a water-side economizer, intended to provide free cooling for approximately 2.5 months each year. Director Matus adds that as the college looks toward future renovations, infrastructure for the Central Plant is designed to permit equipment upgrades that may increase cooling capacity to 3,000 tons without major impact. Pipe extensions for PVCC buildings will also be constructed in preparation for future bond programs. The new chiller plant is anticipated to provide an increase in efficiency of approximately 40 percent over the current chiller plant. As such, Arizona Public Service (APS) provides rebates for upgrading mechanical systems to new systems that incorporate the most efficient equipment available. PVCC will apply for a rebate of approximately $100,000 through this program. New, high-efficiency state-of-the-art equipment is now in place, which includes two 850-ton chillers and three stainless steel cooling towers. The equipment is scheduled for operation by mid-February. Contractors are completing the requirements to network all associated mechanical equipment piping, electrical, and automation equipment to allow for control of the equipment through PVCC’s Energy Management System. | ||||
HVAC Pump Mike Crimi replacing a seal on a pump in the central plant. | ||||
Project: Q building
Q Building Pathway Project The upcoming Q Building Pathway Project began February 25, 2008. A temporary pathway has been identified for pedestrians to use between the main campus and Q Bldg. during the 3-4 month project. | ||||
Voice Evacuation Controls in L, M & CPA Buildings Johnson Controls will provide a voice evacuation speaker system in L, M, and CPA (Center for Performing Arts) buildings intended to enhance college security in the event of an emergency. This will be a one-way communication system, with 205 ceiling mounted speakers installed in the three buildings, powered by an amplifier located in each building. Similar voice evacuation controls were installed in the remaining buildings on campus and in Q Building (the Campbell Library) last fall, in conjunction with the fire alarm upgrades. | ||||
Project: Life Sciences Building
Life Science/ Q Building Chilled Water Line and Comm. Approval of the recommendation and contract approval was awarded to Premier Mechanical at the April 25, 2008 Governing Board meeting. Additionally under this contract, the highly regarded Creosote specimen plant will be relocated within the surrounding area of the new Life Science Building, since the plant is currently in the pathway of the building’s footprint. The scope of work includes new chilled water lines from the center of the campus mall to the new Life Sciences building, extending new lines from the Life Sciences building to F Building (Fitness Center), and adding lines from F Building to the new Campbell Library. This will provide additional cooling capacity for the Fitness Center, as well as allow Q Building to be served from the college’s central plant, a much more efficient situation than the current small stand-alone plant serving the library. Purchasing publicly advertised the bid call and received four proposals on March 5, 2008. Premier Mechanical Corporation submitted the low cost proposal of $1,005,636, which includes base bid and two alternates. The Life Science Building Construction Project began in June 2008. The architects of our new Life Sciences Building, Marlene Imirizian & Associates, have given us a set of renderings and floor plans for this upcoming addition to the campus. During a preliminary process by Premier Mechanical to detect underground utilities, a 4-inch gas main that services both G and H Buildings, was detected and is forcing the chilled waterlines to be rerouted down the center main, north and south walkway of the college. With all options explored, consultants recommend the best college solution is to reroute the new underground chilled waterlines that will serve the future new Life Science and Q Buildings be rerouted. Removal of the concrete walkway will be performed during the evening hours after classes end due to noise pollution that will be generated from the heavy equipment required for the demolition. The first phase of the concrete demolition process is anticipated to take three weeks. The Life Sciences Building’s steel roof is scheduled for completion by the end of February. One of two, two-story water feature columns was installed this past Tuesday. Installation of the building’s exterior metal stud framing will take place in February. All underground utilities, chilled water lines, electrical/telecommunication conduits, and gas lines have been completed. The target date for substantial completion is by the end of June. | ||||
Project: Life Sciences Building
Future Construction Projects Disrupt Parking While our construction projects enhance the ability of Paradise Valley Community College to increase and provide new, exciting programs for our students and community; progress does create some challenging facility accessibility issues. Please refer to the map for parking restrictions during construction of the new Life Science Building. | ||||
Project: Q building
Q Building Renovation/Upgrades This project will replace the aging HVAC and Energy Management System equipment components for the occupied areas of the Maricopa County Library and Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School within the next several months. Of the building’s total footprint (65,929 sq. ft.), the air-conditioning upgrades will affect approximately 20,642 square feet. Johnson Controls has completed approximately 85 percent of the upgrades to Q Building’s fire alarm system in the Maricopa County Library/ Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School areas. Crews installed a new main control panel as well as a remote control panel and associated equipment. Once the underground cabling between Q Building and the main campus is complete, Public Safety will have the ability to announce any emergency, via the evacuation speaker system, right from the main campus Security Office. | ||||
Fire Alarm Replacement Installation Schedule Johnson Controls has started installing cabling & fire alarm systems. This is an on-going project that will last around 3 months throughout campus. The interior work will be done during the evenings after 10pm. Some of the exterior work may be done during the day, but it will not interfere with any daily activities on campus. ***Please Note: The fire alarm schedule is posted on the front page. The majority of work will be performed during the hours of 10pm-6am Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. This schedule is subject to change based on progress and accessibility of each area. Staff, faculty, students and visitors will need to leave campus buildings this Friday, Aug. 8, as PVCC conducts preliminary tests of its new fire alarm system. David Matus, director of Facilities Services, says that because horns and strobe lights will be activated for extended periods of time, occupants will need to evacuate buildings. College Safety will advise building occupants prior to system activation. Testing in KSC and M Building begins at 6 a.m. and then moves throughout the campus during the next eight hours. This testing is in preparation for the Friday, Aug. 15 official, college-wide City of Phoenix Fire Marshall inspection of PVCC’s new fire alarm equipment and evacuation procedures. When fire alarms sound, immediately exit buildings and report to designated evacuation locations: http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/safety/emergency.html#map It is important not to interrupt or distract the Fire Marshall with issues or concerns regarding this required inspection. All questions and comments should be directed to the Facilities Services Department (7-7872). David Matus says, “I know the inspection may be viewed as an inconvenience; however, it is our intent to reduce risks and ensure safety to PVCC’s students, faculty and staff wherever possible. Thank you for your cooperation during the testing and this important inspection.” Johnson Controls has completed approximately 85 percent of the upgrades to Q Building’s fire alarm system in the Maricopa County Library/ Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School areas. Crews installed a new main control panel as well as a remote control panel and associated equipment. Once the underground cabling between Q Building and the main campus is complete, Public Safety will have the ability to announce any emergency, via the evacuation speaker system, right from the main campus Security Office. | ||||
Project: Baseball Field
Baseball Field Project The Baseball Field Project began on February 25, 2008. A temporary pathway has been identified for pedestrians to use between the main campus and Q Bldg. during the 3-4 month project. | ||||
Solar System Scale Model A Solar System Scale Model is being added to our campus environment. Our maintenance technicians are working on the concrete pads that will support the Solar Model pedestals. All foundation work will be done by 3/14/08. | ||||
New sidewalk takes shape The new sidewalk that creates access from the new East campus parking lot is taking shape. After installing the electrical lines for lights and an emergency call box, the ground was graded and forms were made for the concrete to be poured. This sidewalk is part of the 2004 bond election capital planning program and reflects progress on our campus that the Maricopa County taxpayers approved. | ||||
East Campus Parking Lot Contruction Construction on the new East campus parking area is continueing as the concrete curbing is completed. Grading continues as well as electrical for lights and emergency call boxes. The new East campus parking lot is located just East of M building and is part of the capital planning program approved by Maricopa County voters in the 2004 bond election. | ||||
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