Site

• Replace sections of concrete pavement areas that are broken, pitted, and/or are a trip hazard

• Including the removal and replacement of metal railings where present/necessary

• Remove and replace concrete steps, concrete wing walls, and metal railings

• Steps do not have equal and proportional risers, or a trip hazard exist

• Clean and caulk expansion joint pavement cracks; both structural and/or parallel to building

• Remove and replace sections of asphalt pavement areas to improve drainage. Clean and fill

  asphalt pavement cracks and seal coat asphalt pavement areas

• Remove, replace, or mend chain link fence sections

• Correct drainage and low areas around the building to provide proper drainage away from the building.

General Building Condition – Exterior and Interior

• Roofs out of warranty and beyond life expectancy

• Exterior- masonry restoration, canopies, corrosion at lintels and doors- require upgrades

• Interior- doors, VAT replacement, carpet, roof access and restroom accessibility- require upgrades

• Roof ‘Tenting’- stress points masonry condition- requiring restoration/cleaning/repair, replace sealants 

• Roof Access by portable ladder – create interior ships ladder access.

•  Water erosion at base of masonry wall - require correction to divert water away

• Non-accessible sinks

•  Basement staff area- non accessible, material upgrades required

•  Old chalkboards/ tackboards- need upgrades

Food Service

• Revise kitchen to comply with hybrid central kitchen district model. Serving line to be replaced for adequate serving. Replace non-compliant equipment including wood cabinetry.

Mechanical

• In 2014 McKinley Elementary School had HVAC upgrades throughout the building. These upgrades include a central geothermal system provides heating and cooling to the building. The plant consists of modular water-cooled chillers and three sets of pumps to circulate water through the well, cooling, and heating loops. A rooftop energy recovery unit provides ventilation to the fan coil units. There are a total of 29 fan coil units and 2 air handling units which distribute supply air and provide temperature control. The building energy management system is direct digital control. 

The following are recommendation incorporated in the report:

• Replace all Gruvlok fittings

• Provide backup hot water boiler

• Replace old exhaust fans

• Replace domestic hot water heaters

In 2017 Adams Elementary School had HVAC upgrades throughout the building. These upgrades include a central geothermal system provides heating and cooling to the building. The plant consists of modular water-cooled chillers and three sets of pumps to circulate water through the well, cooling, and heating loops.  A rooftop energy recovery unit provides ventilation to the fan coil units. There are a total of 30 fan coil units and 2 air handling units which distribute supply air and provide temperature control. The building energy management system is direct digital control. A backup condensing hot water boiler was added in 2019.

The following are recommendations incorporated in the report:

• Replace old exhaust fans

• Replace domestic hot water heaters

Electrical

• Some electrical panels are original and need to be replaced.

Technology

• Replace technology cabling, which is older and does not meet current installation standards.

  • It was installed before there were standards, so it is installed improperly (i.e. running over light fixtures, which can create interference, unsupported laying on ceiling tiles, etc.).