Progress Update:
- RO System Replacement almost complete
- Estimated duration is 4 weeks – 9/8 to 10/6
- Air Handler 2 – 1 day shutdown for tie-in – this will be October/early November timeframe
- Building Access update – 2nd floor South entrance is closing, 2 new, temporary, 1st floor entrances available. (See attached plans).
- 3rd floor East entrance with card access is unchanged
Phase 1:
3rd & 4th Floors
- Punch list items underway – due 10/5
- Fume hood modifications are underway by Waldinger – 1 hour per fume hood (max) and light noise expected (drill).
- They are installing a “pan” that will allow the existing hood to operate in the new variable air flow system and, ultimately, complies with building code
1st & 2nd Floors
- Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
- IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
- Glass railing system for 2nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation is progressing
- Ceiling grid installed
- Light fixtures installed
- Flooring installation is finalizing
- Above Ceiling and Electrical inspections to be complete
- Room/door signage installation started, complete week of 10/5
- Punch list walk by RDG 10/5
- SFM walk for temp C of O – 10/8
Phase 2:
- Waldinger removed both Bio Safety Cabinets from TC room; will remove fume hoods from 3005 and 4023
- Electrical demo and temp lighting is ongoing
- Corridor work and impact under review – CRA will be week of 10/5
- Casework and full demo underway
- TC room design to include 2 separate rooms with one vestibule/ante room
Exterior:
- Column Framing has started
- Landscaping at main entrance – frames for concrete planters
- SW soffit is repaired and finished
Schedule
- 10/8 – Atrium and Phase 1 floors 1 and 2 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
- 11/6 – tentative Phase 2 4th floor North half to start
- Contractor Substantial Completion: 03/15/21
- First Use of Space: Varies by temp Certificate of Occupancy; I will keep everyone informed as we near each groups move date
Budget Status:
- Approved Budget = $12,673,300
- Planned Spend = $12,587,799
Key Risks or Issues:
- Occupied Building and impact during building system shut-downs and construction activities in Phases
- Central stair and corridor work coordination and closure
- Occupied labs (Murry/Lyubchenko) and scope of work coordination
- Walk occurred with Dr. Lyubchenko week this week
- Meeting scheduled with Dr. Murry for 10/5
- Budget: “less than” mindset
- Abatement – black glue under VCT flooring
- Phase 2 conditions
- Freight Elevator
Decisions or Resources Needed: None at this time.

