Warren County School Board Building Committee updates projects

The Warren County School Board Building Committee met on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to discuss the following projects:

• Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School Renovations
• Blue Ridge Technical Center HVAC / Roof Replacement
• Grounds Maintenance
• E Wilson Morrison Fence
• Critical Mapping
• Open Vacancies

Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School Renovations
Grimm & Parker has completed the 100% construction documents and specifications. The Pre-bid meeting was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, with two general contractors and several other subcontractors in attendance. Bids are due on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 1:30 pm. Pending any changes and/or comments from permit review and material lead times, there’s been no change to the original proposed timeline below.

• Complete schematic design – Mid-February 2022
• Design Development with school staff – Mid-March – Mid-April 2022
• 75% CDs ( Construction Documents) -June 2022
• 100% CD’s / Submit for the permit -July 1, 2022
• IFB (Invitation for Bid) – July 1- July 31, 2022
• Contract Award – July 31- August 26, 2022
• Contractor NTP (Notice to Proceed) Submittals & ordering of materials, Contractor on-site mobilization -September – December 2022
• Construction – January 2023 – August 2024

The Warren County Building Inspections and Permit Office uses a third-party firm to perform the plan review and comments as part of the building permit submittal application, paying the cost directly by WCPS. Staff received a proposal from the County’s recommended firm, IBTS, to perform the third-party plan review. Their total cost is $11,620.00. The staff has had Grimm & Parker review their proposal and feels their proposed cost is reasonable and fair for a project of this scope.

Blue Ridge Technical Center / Roof Replacement
All permits have been received, with the contractor scheduled to begin the work on Monday, August 22, 2022.

The project scope calls for the complete removal of approximately 18,500square feet of membrane roofing and components with replacement of the same.

Staff met with the contractor, Blackstone Roofing, and the school administration on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, to finalize the logistics and schedule of work since the replacement will occur after school has started.

Anticipated completion is approximately the first of October, weather permitting.

E Wilson Morrison Fence
The fencing project is tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late August. The material originally had a 10-week lead time, but staff received word earlier this week that the material would be ready and shipped by the middle of August.

The Town has reviewed the project and determined that a Zoning permit is not required.

Staff will coordinate a pre-construction meeting with the contractor and School Administration to determine the actual work schedule.

Critical Response Mapping
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the availability of $6.5 million through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to assist public schools in the development of digital floor plans.

In tandem with the announcement, Governor Youngkin signed Delegate Robert Bell’s House Bill 741, which requires local school boards to create detailed and accurate floor plans for each of their public school buildings to be utilized by First Responders.

The Digital Mapping Program for Virginia K–12 Schools will fund up to $3,500 per public school to create a common operating picture through digital maps for schools.

The staff has submitted the application to DCJS and is awaiting notice of approval.

Summer Projects

• Contracted painting of restrooms and stairwells at E Wilson Morrison ES and painting of restrooms at Ressie Jeffries complete
• Power washing and exterior painting of courtyard at HJ Barbour complete
• In-house painting of gymnasium at ASW Rhodes complete
• Painting of exterior metal stairs at the rear of AS Rhodes complete
• In-house modular classroom deck repairs at HJ Barbour complete

Custodial / Sodexo
Summer cleaning of all schools is complete. Sodexo crews did an exceptional job this summer with the floor care program. Floors with multiple years of wax build-up and dirt were properly removed, and floors restored to an acceptable condition.

Grounds Maintenance

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Watch the Warren County School Board Building Committee meeting on this exclusive Royal Examiner video.