Sequoia Upgrades and Nursing Addition
This project will build a mock learning hospital and simulation lab spaces attached to the existing Sequoia Lecture Hall to support the growth of the Nursing Program.
The new building will imitate a sterile corridor in an intensive care unit in a hospital or clinic. This will be a multi-story space with observation booths for professors to help train students and prepare them for immediate entrance into the patient care workforce. It will also include associated site work for ADA access as well as upgrades of interior finishes to the main Sequoia building.
Construction is projected for completion in November 2023.
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February 2024
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Dry-ins, drywall installation, and interior MEPFs were completed. The canopy redesign was submitted for DSA review.
Next Month’s Milestones: Completion of glazing is anticipated.
January 2024
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Dry-in, drywall, and interior MEPF installations were completed. The canopy redesign was submitted for DSA review.
Next Month’s Milestones: Completion of glazing is anticipated.
December 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Dry-ins, drywall installation, and installation of interior MEPF continued. The canopy redesign was submitted for DSA review.
Next Month’s Milestones: Completion of glazing is anticipated.
November 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Dry-ins, drywall installation, and installation of interior MEPF continued. The canopy redesign was submitted for DSA review.
Next Month’s Milestones: Completion of glazing is anticipated.
October 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Slab on grade pours were completed. Exterior wall framing and MEPF layouts are underway. The canopy redesign is being prepared for DSA submission.
Next Month’s Milestones: DSA submission and approval are anticipated.
September 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Slab on grade pours were completed. Exterior wall framing and MEPF layouts are underway. The canopy redesign is being prepared for DSA submission.
Next Month’s Milestones: DSA approval is expected.
August 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Slab on grade pours were completed. Exterior wall framing and MEPF layouts are underway. The canopy redesign is being prepared for DSA submission.
Next Month’s Milestones: DSA approval is expected.
July 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Slab on metal deck and grade beam concrete pours were completed. Exterior wall framing and MEPF layouts are underway. The canopy redesign is within budget and ready for owner review.
Next Month’s Milestones: The canopy redesign effort will continue. Slab on grade rock, rebar, and concrete pours will be completed.
June 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Steel erection was completed. Metal decking reached 90% completion. Canopy redesign rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing was provided by Turner and Saylor. High cost has triggered a value engineering effort.
Next Month’s Milestones: The canopy redesign effort will continue. MEPF layout and HSS framing will be completed. Hangers and supports installation on the roof will be completed. Slab on metal deck rebar installation and concrete pours will be completed.
May 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Steel erection is 80 % complete. The safety deck was installed. Canopy redesign concepts were presented to the Bond Team. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing was provided by Turner and Saylor.
Next Month’s Milestones: Welding of steel and metal deck installation will be completed. Construction of elevator walls will begin. The Bond Team will review the estimates provided by Turner and Saylor.
April 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Footing excavation, grade beam forming, and hydrant tie-in were completed. Canopy redesign concepts were presented to the Bond Team. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing was provided by Turner.
Next Month’s Milestones: Excavation and waterproofing for the elevator pit will be completed. The Bond Team will review the estimates provided by Turner. The program management team will engage a third-party cost estimator to provide a ROM to reconcile with Turner’s estimate.
March 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Footing excavation, grade beam forming, and hydrant tie-in were all completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: Excavation and waterproofing for elevator pit will be completed.
February 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Lime treatment of soils was completed. Installation of underground utilities and excavation of building pad was completed. Kickoff with design team for the shade study occurred.
Next Month’s Milestones: Excavation and Waterproofing for the elevator pit will be completed. Excavation for footings will be completed.
January 2023
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Demolition of the Lecture Hall was completed. Mitigation of saturated soils and rough grade was achieved. Underground demolition and underground utility installation began.
Next Month’s Milestones: Installation underground utilities and excavation of building pad will be completed. Waterproofing for the elevator pit will be completed. The bond team will meet with the design team to kick off the Nursing Building shade study.
December 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Demolition of the site, lecture hall, and Sequoia stair was completed. Temporary egress stairs were erected.
Next Month’s Milestones: Demolition of underground utilities will be completed. Excavation and grading will begin.
November 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Temporary power, fire alarm, and security installation was completed at the Observatory. Utilities were safely turned off.
Next Month’s Milestones: Demolition of the Sequoia Lecture Hall is expected.
October 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Site mobilization was completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: Demolition of the Sequoia lecture hall will be completed.
September 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: A Notice to Proceed was issued.
Next Month’s Milestones: Site mobilization is expected.
August 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Greatest Maximum Price was approved and prepared for Board approval.
Next Month’s Milestones: Site mobilization will begin.
July 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Bid Group 2 and bid levelling began.
Next Month’s Milestones: DSA approval is expected.
June 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Value-Engineer activities were completed to combat escalation costs.
Next Month’s Milestones: Procurement of Bid Group 2 and review of Bid Group 1 submissions will be completed.
May 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Value-Engineer activities were completed to combat escalation costs.
Next Month’s Milestones: Procurement of Bid Group 2 and review of Bid Group 1 submissions will be completed.
April 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Value-Engineer activities to combat escalation costs were completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: Procurement of bid group 2 and review of bid group 1 submissions to be completed.
March 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: DSA submittal was made on 12/22/2021. DSA comments were received. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing. Procurement Phase 1 was provided for District review.
Next Month’s Milestones: Construction Estimate Reconciliation is ongoing.
February 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design reached 95% for construction documents. DSA submittal was made on 12/22/2021. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: DSA backcheck comments will be received. Construction Estimate Reconciliation will continue. Procurement Phase 1 will be provided for District review.
January 2022
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design reached 95% construction documents. DSA submittal was made on 12/22/2021. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: Construction Estimate Reconciliation is ongoing. Procurement Phase 1 for key early trades is scheduled for review.
December 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design has reached 95% of construction documents. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: Review of specialty equipment requirements with design committee and staff will continue. Construction Estimate Reconciliation is expected at 95% of construction documents. Procurement Phase 1 for key early trades is in progress.
November 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design reached 90% of construction documents. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: Exterior shade structure design will be reviewed. Review of specialty equipment requirements with the design committee and staff will continue. Construction Estimate Reconciliation is expected at 95% of construction documents.
October 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design reached 50% of construction documents. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: Exterior shade structure design will be finalized. Review of specialty equipment requirements with the design committee and staff will continue. Construction estimate reconciliation will be carried out.
September 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design development reached 100%. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing.
Next Month’s Milestones: Interior design and exterior shade structure design will be finalized. The review of specialty equipment requirements with design committee and staff will continue. Finally, construction documents will reach the 50% milestone.
August 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design development reached 100%. Specialty equipment coordination ongoing. Geotechnical trenching was completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: Interior design and exterior shade structure design will be finalized. Review of specialty equipment requirements with the design committee and staff will continue.
July 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design Development reached 50% completion. HHW system assessment was completed. Specialty equipment coordination is ongoing. Geotechnical trenching was completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: The project will attain 100% Design Development. The specialty equipment list will be reviewed with the Design Committee.
June 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Turner was awarded the LLB Contract. 50% of Design Drawings were completed. An assessment of the HHW system was completed.
Next Month’s Milestones: 100% of Design Drawings will be completed.
May 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Design Documents are underway. The project remains within budget at $31.2 MM. Exterior design was vetted with the Bond team and campus stakeholders. LLB Contract was awarded.
Next Month’s Milestones: Interior design will continue. FF&E requirements will be explored.
April 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: The Schematic Design phase was completed. The project remains within budget at $31.2 M. A project handoff meeting between Brailsford & Dunlavey and Gilbane-Cordoba was held on April 2, 2021. Exterior design was vetted with the Bond team and campus stakeholders. Interviews and selection of the commissioning agent occurred with CBRE Heery selected to perform these services. Interviews and selection of the Lease lease-back contract was completed. A notice of intent to award was issued to Turner Construction. The contract will be presented at the Board of Trustees meeting in May.
Next Month’s Milestones: Commence interior design.
March 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: DSA FCP meeting completed. Schematic design phase, plan reviews by the District/Bond team completed. Schematic design reconciled cost estimates completed, project about $1.7MM under budget with a moment frame structural system. LLB RFP was released on 3/3. Cx Agents interviewed and selected. Internal Project Hand Off meeting on 3/26. Design Documents Notice to Proceed released on 3/24. CGS registration ongoing, pending on District. Water leak investigation ongoing. PG&E Savings by Design program registration – Pending Bond team decision.
Next Month’s Milestones: Project Hand Off Meeting on 4/2. LLB entity to be selected by committee. Exterior design progress to be presented to faculty and staff.
February 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: 90% schematic design set submitted 2/12. 100% schematic design submittal 2/26. Architects authorized to commence investigation of water leak. Cx Agent proposals received. Lease Lease-Back Selection Committee RFP Review 2/23. PG&E Saving By Design representative reviewed 90% schematic design set and offered recommendations. Cx, LLB bid schedules revised. Design schedule revised.
Next Month’s Milestones: LLB Request for Proposals release 3/3. Bond team to review exterior design. CTSS, M+O, and Campus Security to review 100% schematic design set by 3/12. Schematic design cost estimates due 3/12. LLB proposals due 3/31. Internal Project Hand Off Meeting on 3/26. Cx interviews and selection on 3/25, going to April Board. Design Development Notice to Proceed targeted to be released on 3/22.
January 2021
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Programming report and cost estimate completed. Preliminary schematic design concepts were presented. Water leak was found within Main Building by District M+O. Issue notice to proceed into schematic design.
Next Month’s Milestones: 50% schematic design package submission 1/13. Design Committee meeting 1/29. Preliminary LEED goals established. PG&E SBD kick-off meeting 1/27. Site and building verification pending to be completed. CxA RFP to be released 1/27. Release draft lease. Lease Back RFP to Bond team for review 1/27.
December 2020
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Final program, concept, and cost review to be completed by end of November.
Next Month’s Milestones: LLB proposals postponed. The re-issuance of the LLB RFP/Q is pending completion of the programming
November 2020
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Final program, concept, and cost review to be completed by end of November.
Next Month’s Milestones: LLB proposals postponed. The re-issuance of the LLB RFP/Q is pending completion of the programming documents. Geotech report to be completed by 12/1/20. Architect to be authorized to proceed into Schematic Design Phase.
October 2020
Past Month’s Accomplishments: The architect, Perkins Eastman, and the Bond Team completed 90% of the user group interviews in October. The architect presented initial programming concepts to the Design Committee for feedback and approval. The architectural team is targeting final programming report submission on in late October. The Bond Team released the Lease-LeaseBack (LLB) Request for Proposal (RFP) on October 14, 2020.
Next Month’s Milestones: LLB proposals are due on November 18, 2020. Geotech report to be completed by November 2, 2020. Final program, concept, and cost review to be completed by end of November. Architect to be authorized to proceed into schematic design (SD) phase.
September 2020
Past Month’s Accomplishments: Commenced Programming phase. Completed kick-off meeting with District leadership. Conducted user group Interviews until end of September.
Next Month’s Milestones: Programming report due at the end of October. Lease-leaseback procurement to begin. Geotech report to start with a target completion date of November. Perkins Eastman is to conduct site verifications after the geotechnical report is complete.
