S CHEMATIC D ESIGN | N EW C ONSTRUCTION STUDY OPTION C6.1 On April - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• G. H. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRIDGEWATER, MA

TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATION

AUGUST 6, 2019

Raymond Design Associates

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RECAP | PROJECT TO DATE

February 2015: Roof Collapse at Mitchell Elementary School followed by sprinkler system pipe failure that led to flooding of “Central Wing” November 2017 – May 2018: Public procurement, Interviews, Selections, and MSBA approvals for hiring of Owner’s Project Manager and Architect April – July 2019: Development of schematic design and cost estimates Community Workshops and Public Presentations to gather input and comments on the new Mitchell School design January 14, 2016: Statement of Interest submitted to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) February 15, 2017: MSBA voted Mitchell ES into Eligibility Period. June 10, 2017: Bridgewater voters approve $800,000 to fund Feasibility Study June 2018 – April 2019: Study of location/site options (7 sites studied), grade configuration options (PreK – 2 or PreK-3), and existing conditions of building and site at 500 South Street.

• PreK-2 Grade Configuration selected
• Location at 500 South Street selected

MSBA approval and invitation to Schematic Design phase. August 2019: Anticipated MSBA Board of Directors meeting to receive approval of Schematic Design. Next step, Funding the Project! Fall, 2019: Anticipated town-wide ballot to vote for funding design/construction of the new Mitchell Elementary School

We Are Here

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | NEW CONSTRUCTION – STUDY OPTION “C6.1”

On April 10, 2019 the MSBA Board of Directors approved the Preferred Option (C6.1) and invited the project to proceed in to the Schematic Design Phase

• MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• SAFETY & SECURITY CONCERNS ADDRESSED
• BETTER PARKING AND VEHICLE CIRCULATION
• SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
• BETTER STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FACILITIES
• ONE CENTRAL ENTRANCE AND ONE MAIN OFFICE
• MOST EFFICIENT / BEST VALUE OPTION

http://bridgewaterschoolproject.com/why-build-option-c6-1/

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | EDUCATIONAL SPACES

• Grade levels in clusters
• Flexible classroom spaces to

meet educational program

• Improved Special Education

spaces

• STEM/STEAM environments
• Flexible layout / expansion
• One Main Entrance / Increased

Security / Centralized Admin

• Natural daylighting
• Ground floor spaces for before

and after school programs

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | EDUCATIONAL SPACES

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | EDUCATIONAL SPACES

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | EDUCATIONAL SPACES

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | SITE PLAN

• Increased # of parking spaces

(approx. 302)

• Improved traffic and pedestrian

circulation

• Student safety / secure play

areas

• Improved accessibility
• Separate bus and car queues

(approx. 63 cars can queue on- site)

• Separate bus exit on to RT 18

(right turn only)

• Shaded areas and buddy

benches in playgrounds

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | SITE PLAN

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | COMMUNITY-USE FEATURES

• Single, separate after-hours

entrance

• High School sized basketball &

volleyball court with 120 bleacher seats

• Cafetorium with stage and

seating for 375 (one of the largest meeting spaces in town)

• Two-sided stage situated

between Cafeteria and Gym to allow for expanded or programs

• Access to family playgrounds

and outdoor learning spaces

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PROJECT COSTS | ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET + REIMBURSEMENT

MITCHELL SCHOOL – NEW CONSTRUCTION Option C6.1 FEASIBILITY STUDY (OPM, Designer, Environmental, Site, Other)

$800,000

CONSTRUCTION (Demo, Foundation, Shell, Interiors, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing & Fire Protection, Fixtures, Sitework)

$64,679,981

ADMINISTRATION, OPM, ARCHITECT, FF&E, OTHER MISC. (Legal, Printing, Advertising, Utility, Permitting, Moving, Inspections)

$11,380,000

CONTINGENCY (Owners and Construction Contingency)

$3,740,019

TOTALPROJECT

$80,600,000

MSBA Reimbursement Rate w/ Incentives for Eligible Costs 59.28%

Example ineligible costs: legal fees, advertising, printing, moving, permits, utility costs Example capped costs: Construction Cost ($333/SF), Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ($2,400/student), Site costs (8% max)

Estimated MSBA “Effective” Reimbursement Rate of Total Project Costs 41.97% Anticipated MSBA Reimbursement

$33,828,113 Anticipated Town Share $46,771,887

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FUNDING THE PROJECT | MSBA POLICY

MSBA Policy for Project Approval

• To qualify for any funding from the MSBA, the District must follow the MSBA statute and

regulations.

• The Schematic Design submittal informs the basis of the approved project scope, schedule and

Maximum Total Facilities Grant.

• In order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Scope and Budget Agreement with the District, the

District must:

• Submit a Schematic Design for the proposed project prior to the MSBA Board meeting
• Receive approval from the MSBA Board for its proposed project
• Return 3 signed copies of the Project Scope and Budget Agreement to MSBA
• In order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement with the District, the District must

secure local authorization and funding within 120 days of the MSBA Board's vote.

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FUNDING THE PROJECT | MSBA POLICY

MSBA policy if Town fails to vote to appropriate funding

• A failed vote “will likely result in the school district being required to submit a new SOI and await

invitation”. In a typical year, the MSBA receives more than 80 statements of interest and invites less than 15 districts in to their eligibility period. There is no guarantee that the district would receive another invitation to eligibility.

• Loss of approx. $33.8 Million in potential state funds + reimbursement rates are subject to change

in the future based on MSBA funding capacity and future changes to policy.

• The value of construction continues to rise at a steady rate. Construction cost reports list the

Boston region at a 4.42% annual increase from January 2018 to January 2019. Any future project is estimated to have a greater construction cost due to industry-wide cost increases.

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SCHEDULE | ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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