Office of Financial Management
Washington State Major Project Status Report
December 31, 2007
FINAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Agency Number: 699
Agency: SBCTC
Project Number: 04-1-306 / 05-3-014
GA State Project # 2003-199
School/Campus:
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Project Title:
Health Education Center
Also referenced as Health Science & Wellness Complex (Renovation project)
and Student Fitness and Recreation Center (COP Project)
Bill Reference(s): Chapter 520, Laws of 2007, Section 5164
Chapter 488, Laws of 2005, Section 778
Chapter 26, Laws of 2003, Section 800 (5) (a)
HB2573 Laws of 2004 (904) (6) (k) Pierce Ft. Steilacoom - $5,000,000
Laws of 2005 (909) (5) (n) Pierce Ft. Steilacoom - $5,000,000
Contact:
Jim Taylor
Director of Facilities
Pierce College District
(253) 964-6588
jtaylor@pierce.ctc.edu
Project Description: This project is located in the City of Lakewood, Pierce County. The project
is a renovation of the College’s swimming pool, closed since the February 28, 2001 earthquake,
and of the adjoining fitness center. Additionally, the facility has been expanded to include a new
lobby and a student-funded gymnasium. The project restructures space housing locker rooms,
exercise area, reception/lobby area, laundry, storage and related custodial, mechanical, and
electrical spaces, and replaces the space occupied by the swimming pool and pool mechanical
equipment area with classrooms, laboratory, faculty and staff offices and health education space.
The basic structure is retained. A new entry is added to the building to clearly identify access to
the facility and provide an improved pedestrian connection to other campus buildings. The
student-funded gymnasium is configured to accommodate academic, recreational, intramural and
athletic programs and activities as well as the ability to support other performance events and
speaker presentations.
Project design incorporates sustainable design practices and will, to the greatest extent possible,
set LEED Silver as the design standard, although LEED Silver certification may not be achieved
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in this project. The project incorporates such features as radiant floor systems and makes use of
natural ventilation and day lighting enhancements.
Square feet: 19,984 Renovation
25,555 COP
Total
45,539
Scope changes: The original project scope was reduced by approximately 5,700 square feet in
view of significantly increased construction costs. Programming capabilities remain largely intact
but one classroom has been eliminated and the overall building footprint is reduced. In order to
preclude further scope reductions and therefore ensure that the project remained viable, funds
from various repair and minor improvement appropriations were redefined to support the project.
These are detailed in the following section.
Project Total Cost:
Phase
Predesign
Design
Construction
Other (Approp/Non Approp)
Biennium
2003-05
2003-05
2003-05
2003-05
2005-07
2005-07
2003-05
2003-05
2003-05
2005-07
2005-07
2005-07
Sub-Totals
Appropriation
G42 Fund 057
R10 Fund 147
G42 Fund 057
R10 Fund 147
G42 Fund 057
R10 Fund 147
G42 AP3C
H13 AP5C
H14 AP5D
H37 AP5B
Amount
$
0
Ren
$ 20,000COP
$ 538,646 Ren
$ 546,354COP
$4,429,112 Ren
$4,492,488COP
$ 256,084 Ren
$ 259,749COP
$ 515,388 Ren
$ 160,000 Ren
$
90,000 Ren
$ 268,845 Ren
$6,258,075 Ren
$5,318,591COP
$11,576,666
Total
MACC = $ 4,197,600 Renovation
$ 4,028,400 COP
Total $ 8,226,000
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In order to proceed with contract award and ensure a successful project, repair and minor
improvement funds were redefined in order to support this project. Amounts drawn from these
accounts are based on the cost engineer’s estimates and were dedicated to accomplishing “like
work” in the renovated portion of the existing building. A total of $970,000 was applied to the
project as follows:
 $480,000 redefined from Cascade Building HVAC replacement to Health Education
HVAC replacement
 $160,000 redefined from Cascade roof replacement to Health Education roof replacement
 $90,000 redefined from Cascade fire protection upgrades to Health Education fire
protection
 $240,000 redefined from Minor Works-Program to Health Education renovation
Schedule:
Predesign Complete
Start Design
Bid Date
Notice to Proceed
50% Complete
Substantial Completion
Final Acceptance
Budget Schedule
6/30/02
07/01/03
04/28/05
05/10/05
10/15/05
02/01/06
04/30/06
Actual/Forecast
07/05/03
02/03/06
03/06/06
01/01/07
09/24/07
01/15/08
Variance (wks)
0
36
38
62
84
86
Project Status and discussion of Critical Path for Construction: The project was originally
bid on April 8, 2005. Bids received were all well above project cost estimates and available
funding. Additionally, subsequent to the start of renovation design, a companion project in the
form of a student funded Certificate of Participation was authorized by the Legislature. The COP
project has been incorporated into the renovation design and the two funded projects were built
as a single structure. The incorporation of the COP project with the renovation project caused
delays in project design. The failure of the initial bid effort in April 2005 further compounded
project delay and resulted in re-design costs. The project was successfully rebid in February
2006.
We encountered some degree of unexpected site conditions and have endured weather delays due
to historically high levels of precipitation and storm related power outages in November and
December 2006. Contract extensions were awarded to the contractor. Substantial completion
occurred in time to occupy and utilize the facility by very early in the Fall 2007 school term.
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Contract Award History
A/E Agreement
Original Agreement
Amendments
Pending Changes
Total
Current Design
Contingency
Construction Contract (excl. sales tax)
Bid Award Amount $8,226,000
Change Orders
$ 706,500
Pending Changes
$ 0____
Total $8,932,500
Current Construction
Contingency
$ 0
$ 349,437
$ 898,568
$ 0
$1,248,005
$
0
Potential for Project Cost Overruns/Claims: The overall project was largely constructed
within designated appropriations and supplemental support from redefined funds as noted
previously. Construction contingency was fully expended with a portion being utilized for
contractor overtime work in order to ensure project completion prior to the beginning of
instructional programs in Fall 2007. Largely as a result of delays during construction and, to a
lesser extent, additional requirements by the City of Lakewood for occupancy, project cost
overruns occurred in the amount of $64,233. These costs have been absorbed in G42 AP3C in the
amount of $35,388 and in H37 AP5B in the amount of $28,845 and are included in the project
cost table. Cost overruns amounted to approximately 0.6% of the original project budget.
Discussion of Project Quality: The project is of good quality. The general contractor’s
superintendent was experienced and well qualified and effectively managed sub-contractors to
ensure quality control. The firm of MSGS Architects managed construction and has considerable
experience in construction management, including previous experience with the College. The
design team, general contractor and college personnel met weekly to review project progress and
to discuss outstanding issues. Consulting architects and engineers made regular site visits to the
project. There were no significant quality control issues and, overall, there were no major issues
of concern with construction.
Project Photographs: (Attached)
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