Office of Financial Management
Washington State Major Project Status Report
June 1, 2009
Agency Number:
Project Number:
School/Campus:
Project Title:
Bill Reference(s):
699
Agency: State Board for Community &
08-1-315
Technical Colleges
Columbia Basin College – Pasco Campus
Renovation – Business Education “B” Building
Chapter 520, Session 07, Section 5241,
Contact Name, phone number, email:
William Saraceno
V.P. Administration
Columbia Basin College
2600 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA. 99301
509-547-0511 ext. 2248
Bill.Saraceno@columbiabasin.edu
Al Downs
Capital Projects
Columbia Basin College
2600 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA. 99301
509-547-0511 ext. 2356
adowns@columbiabasin.edu
Project Description: This project is to renovate Columbia Basin College’s Business “B”
Building originally constructed in 1958. New right sized classrooms and labs will create a
more effective learning environment for the 21st century. Renovation will support growth
in CBC programs that are supporting the community economic diversification efforts,
support WSU-Tri-Cities transfer requirements, a new baccalaureate program in business
and provide opportunities to replace failing HVAC units, incorporate electrical
conservation techniques, update plumbing, and replace the roof. The building will
provide classroom space, a new computer support center, two new classrooms, and
specific student team project space for students in the following programs:
 Business
 Criminal Justice
 Digital Media / Marketing
Classrooms will be equipped with appropriate technology to support effective modern
teaching/learning for the above programs, as well as general-use classrooms.
The architectural firm (RGU Architecture, Asotin, WA) has provided project
development, design development, and has continued providing consultant services
through construction completion.
Square feet: 22,500
Scope Changes: Design was awarded in July of 2007. During the design phase,
unforeseen conditions concerning the underground central steam system were discovered
and the cost to replace the affected line sections that feed the B Building was included in
the project scope of work. Early after the release of the 2007-2009 Capital Budget, the
College strategized as to how best package our capital projects for the up-coming
biennium. For cost effectiveness in management, construction, and bidding, it was
decided to add our Facilities Repair A as an element of the project. After the bid opening,
it was confirmed we received a better bid due to efficiency of scale the contractors
bidding the project would get doing both at the same time.
Project Total Cost:
Phase
Predesign
Design
Construction
Other (Approp/Non-Approp)
Total MACC
Biennium
2005-2006
2007-2008
2008-2009
2008-2009
Appropriation
I32
I32
Amount
$ 32,000
$ 463,000
$3,681,000
$1,067,914
$4,564,500
Total Project Revenue:
Phase
Biennium
Appropriation
Leg. Allocation
Leg. Allocation - Facility Repair A
Total
2007-2009
2007-2009
I32
I32
Amount
$5,020,000
$1,067,914
$6,087,914
Schedule:
Pre-design Complete
Start Design
Bid Date
Notice to Proceed
50% Complete
Substantial Completion
Final Acceptance
Budget
Schedule
7-1-2006
7-15-2006
3-30-2008
5-15-2008
11-15-2008
4-15-2009
6-1-2009
Actual/Forecast
7-1-2006
7-15-2006
5-21-2008
6-23-2008
11-25-2008
5-15-2009
6-15-2009
Variance
(wks)
0
0
6
4*
1
4**
* Project Notice to Proceed was shifted 4 weeks to allow the completion of spring quarter
prior to the start of the project. This will allow time for finals to be completed and the
College to remove A/V and other educational equipment and furnishings.
** Shift in date reflects 4 week shift in notice to proceed date. Project is actually only one
week off of projected completion.
Project Status and discussion of Critical Path for Construction:
Design development for the Business Education “B” Building was completed early fall
2007. Per the project request, the project includes 4,400 sqft of new space to allow for
right sizing of classroom space, adding adequate space for infrastructure, and improve
circulation. Construction documents were originally scheduled to be completed by mid
February, 2008 but due to unforeseen conditions were delayed 30 days. Site pot holing
proved previously undocumented high voltage lines did exist and would impact the
project if the building location remained as planned. This led to a decision to shift the
building to the south slightly allowing the electrical lines to remain undisturbed. Value
engineering started at the beginning of Construction documents and was completed prior
to the issuance of comment drawings. A constructability review was conducted when the
documents were at 95 percent in order to make the best use of the review team time.
Project was originally slated to be advertised for bid March of 2008, with construction
projected to start by June, 2008. Even with the schedule shifted by 30 days, the design
team, through good project management, was able to complete the documents for bid on
time and we were able to award the project in sufficient time to stay on our planned
construction start of June, 2008. The critical path for this project started June 23, 2008
with the completion of the College removing A/V and other valuable equipment from the
building. The Contractor then took possession of the building and the project critical
path.
Chervenell Construction Co. from Kennewick, WA was the successful low bid on the
project. All elements of the project were accepted. Since the notice to proceed (June 23,
2008) the Contractor has consistently met deadlines and objectives. As a whole, the
project is on schedule. An unusually wet winter and frequent snow on both sides of the
State contributed to approximately an 8 day lag in the project schedule. Some tasks were
early started and others were pushed out from the original schedule to compensate for the
weather. The critical path has remained intact.
Contract Award History
A/E Agreement
Original Agreement
Amendments
Pending Changes
Total
Current Design
Contingency
$
$
$
$
261,194
11,500
272,694
$
39,613
Construction Contract (excl. sales tax)
Bid Award Amount $4,559,600
Change Orders
$55,248
Pending Changes
$8,000
Total $4,559,600
Current Construction
Contingency
$ 335,291
Potential for Project Cost Overruns/Claims
During design development, this project benefited from having business education
faculty involved with the process. The design team obtained a clear understanding of
what is needed for the building and was able to translate the needs into construction bid
documents that were easily understandable by the contractors who bid the project. Bid
results indicate only eight percent between high and low bid. Prior to the start of the
project construction stage, the College and design team with C/R agreement did not
believe there exists a basis for any major changes or impacts to the project. Follow up to
the preceding statement: To date there have been no major changes. Minor unforeseen
conditions were dealt with early and at minimal cost. The bulk of changes have been to
better meet the long term usage requirements of the programs to be housed in the
building, specifically the new baccalaureate business program. The Contractor is a well
known local contractor with a very good reputation who has worked with the College
previously on projects more complicated than this project. Although market driven costs
were a concern at the start of the project, we believed the risks have been identified and
our plan would address any potential impacts. To date we have not seen an impact to the
project caused by the market. Sustainability efforts for LEED Silver did add some initial
cost, but the budget was able to accommodate those costs and long term payback will
offset the initial costs.
Discussion of Project Quality
This project incorporates design standards developed for CBC facilities on the Pasco
Campus that are based on previous experience and design team input. Each building
system component or product was reviewed and discussed prior to project inclusion and
will reflect the quality and design of all buildings constructed within the College’s
service district. Building design incorporates lessons learned from other community
college projects throughout the state, as well as, the College’s own recent projects. The
design code followed for the project was the International Building Code in conjunction
with current City of Pasco and state code and practice. Project quality will be at or above
state standards for life and energy conservation. This project is designed as a LEED
Silver and will be presented for certification at the end of the project. Through careful
attention to sustainable design elements and incorporation into the project and the
contractor’s efforts to comply with the LEED requirements, this project will be submitted
for Gold certification. Quality of construction is evident in the ownership the General
Contractor and major sub contractors have taken in the project. It is reflected in each
trade's workmanship. The renovation of this building will continue the facility plan
started in 1999 and reviewed in 2005 with the ultimate goal of all buildings providing a
quality supportive learning environment for the current and future students.
Project Photographs
The Office of Fiscal Management and SBCTC Capital Office have concept floor plans and
graphics available for review as a part of the project request package.
Photographs, imbedded below, show current project condition. At the end of the project a
CD of the project from start to finish will be available upon request from the College’s
Administrative Services office.
90 days after NTP new roof sheeted and ready for ice shield.
130 days work proceeding rapidly throughout interior.
December start of the first extended snow period. Project moving at acceptable schedule
rate.
Main Hall in January
Main Hall at start of May
Photos that follow depict current project status: