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Board of Regents 2021-23 Capital Improvement Project Proposals Board of Regents 2021-23 Capital Improvement Project Proposals May 8, 2020 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 1 of 226 NSHE Capital Improvement Project Proposals Table of Contents Western Nevada College Marlette Hall Renovation ............................................................................................................................. 3 Fernley Campus .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Great Basin College Welding Lab Expansion .............................................................................................................................. 17 Winnemucca Health Sciences & Technology Building .............................................................................. 25 Pahrump Valley Campus Planning ............................................................................................................. 32 College of Southern Nevada Northwest Campus Planning & Programming .......................................................................................... 39 Sahara West Renovation ............................................................................................................................ 46 Desert Research Institute Advance Planning Rogers Science & Technology Building, Atomic Testing Museum ............................. 54 Truckee Meadows Community College & Desert Research Institute Science Commons & Research Experience Center .................................................................................... 61 Nevada State College STEAM Academic Building ......................................................................................................................... 70 Academic Village for Student Support ...................................................................................................... 78 Campus Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................... 86 University of Nevada, Reno Life Sciences Building ................................................................................................................................. 93 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Engineering Academic & Research Building ............................................................................................ 101 Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building .................................................................................... 108 Business College Building ......................................................................................................................... 115 Fine Arts Building ..................................................................................................................................... 122 NSHE System-Wide Combined Deferred Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 129 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 2 of 226 I. Administrative Section Project Name: Marlette Hall Renovation Project Description: The scope of this project will improve functionality by providing fixed tables with movable chairs, allowing students to turn around and work with the row behind them for group work during a lecture. The tables will provide surfaces for notetaking and space for tablets, laptop computers, notebooks, and other devices along with power and data connections. The renovation will also provide large screens with clear sightlines, improved acoustical performance, accessibility, and lighting, and state-of-the-art technology for students and faculty in one of the two largest classrooms on the Carson City campus. Project Location: Western Nevada College – Carson Campus – Cedar Building County: Carson City City: Carson City Institution: Western Nevada College Agency Contact Vincent Solis Person: Contact Phone #: (775) 445-4236 Contact Email: [email protected] Has this project been Project planning funding was requested and approved during the FY19-21 previously requested Legislative Session. in a prior CIP? II. Narrative Section Project Justification: Renovate existing instructional space to better serve students in a variety of disciplines. Page 3 of 135 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 3 of 226 Project Description: The scope of this project will improve functionality by providing fixed tables with movable chairs, allowing students to turn around and work with the row behind them for group work during a lecture. The tables will provide surfaces for notetaking and space for tablets, laptop computers, notebooks, and other devices along with power and data connections. The renovation will also provide large screens with clear sightlines, improved acoustical performance, accessibility, and lighting, and state-of-the-art technology for students and faculty in one of the two largest classrooms on the Carson City campus. Project Background The space is no longer efficient for modern instruction nor conducive to Information: collaborative student learning. Ramifications if this This space will continue to be underutilized due to the ineffective layout and project is not outdated technology provided within the space. approved: III. Mechanical and/or Electrical Equipment Replacement Project Section Is there equipment Yes to be replaced? Type of equipment to Audio and video systems, lighting, electrical, data communication. be replaced: Year existing 1997 equipment was installed: Manufacturer of N/A existing equipment: Model of existing N/A equipment: IV. Environmental Consideration Are there any known No hazardous materials? (e.g., Asbestos, lead paint) Explain: N/A Will this project No require any Page 4 of 135 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 4 of 226 hazardous materials abatement? Please describe any N/A health, life safety, and/or legal issues that will be resolved by completing this project. V. Proposed Project Schedule Impacts/Issues Section Will this project No. Will not affect any personnel. require relocating personnel or vacating the building for any period of time? Explain N/A Has any design work Yes. Currently under contract with architect and is currently in the been completed on programming phase. the proposed project? What is the latest This room is currently a lecture hall that can be blocked out with no date this project disruption to existing programs. could be completed without disrupting your program? Explain N/A VI. Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate and Funding Sources Section (The SPWD will prepare all final estimates. This schedule is for preliminary purposes only.) Land Cost: N/A Off-site Construction: N/A On-site We believe cost estimates are as follows: Development: Permits - $18,000 Special Inspections - $6,000 Construction Costs - $791,000 10% Contingency - $150,000 Page 5 of 135 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 5 of 226 Utility Connection N/A Fees: Water Rights N/A Deeded: Furniture, Fixture We believe cost estimates are as follows: and Equipment: Furnishings or Pod System - $350,000 Video and Audio Equipment - $175,000 Specialty Equipment: N/A Data and Network We believe cost estimates are as follows: Equipment: Data Runs to Furniture: $10,000 Telephone N/A Equipment: Moving Costs: N/A Renovation of See above Vacated Space: Correction of Known N/A Deficiencies: Explain: Any Known N/A Commitments: Explain: Known hazardous N/A material abatement: Explain: Total Project Cost: $1,500,000 VII. Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate and Funding Sources Section Agency Funding: N/A Federal Funding: N/A State Funding: $1,500,000 Other/Donor Possibly Funding: Page 6 of 135 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 6 of 226 Describe Western Nevada College Foundation is seeking grant and donor funding in Other/Donor funding support of this project. (if applicable) Agency POC for N/A outside funding Agency POC phone N/A number Agency POC email N/A Total Funding $1,500,000 VIII. Site Analysis – New construction only Is this a new No construction project? Estimated land area N/A to be acquired: (Acres) Will this project No require new parking spaces? Are utilities available Yes to site? Will the project No require relocation of existing utilities? Are there any No required off-site improvements (or right-of-way dedications)? Is the site in a flood No plain? Is the site in an No airport impact zone? Does the site contain No any underground storage tanks? Page 7 of 135 (BOARD OF REGENTS 06/11/20 & 06/12/20) Ref. BOR-37b, Page 7 of 226 Does the site contain No any adverse soil conditions? Will the site require No an environmental assessment? Will rezoning or a No special use permit be required? Will any utility No connection fees need to be paid? Will any water rights No need to be deeded? Will construction No traffic degrade existing access or facilities? Will the site require No any hazardous material abatement? Other site N/A considerations affecting cost? Explain IX. Programming New construction, building remodels, and building additions only Is this project a new Lecture hall remodel. construction, building remodels, or building additions? Has any architectural Yes. Marlette Hall is now in the programming phase. 19-P71. programming occurred? Has any advanced Project planning funding was requested and approved during the FY19-21 planning occurred in Legislative Session. previous CIPs?
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