Proposed Scope of Work

District Wide
 

Reconfigure all school entrances to include secure entrance vestibules where visitors can be safely screened before being given access to the building. 

Replace identified interior classroom door handle hardware with safety enhanced, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant levers. Many handles were hand-me-downs that were donated by IBM circa 1995. 

Upgrade HVAC systems in various buildings to improve air quality and create healthy learning environments, improve efficiencies, and reduce maintenance. 

Replace select ceiling tiles, as identified when other work is taking place in the area, with new tiles that will improve classroom acoustics. 

Upgrade required emergency lighting, as needed, for safety and code compliance at all schools (except Mt. Marion where updates have already been addressed).

Jr./Sr. High School 

Replace end-of-life transformers (including a circa 1958 step-up transformer) and electrical panels to prevent power failure. Parts are obsolete. 

Reconstruct deteriorating exterior walls at the 100, 200, and 300 wings (remediate water infiltration) and replace rotting interior walls. Replace inefficient aluminum horizontal sliding windows/metal sills. 

Replace worn original classroom doors in the first and second floors (500s & 600s wing) with units that can be better secured in lockdown situations and are in compliance with ADA requirements. 

Replace identified canopy soffits (including canopy roofing) to redirect water away from electrical components and reduce sidewalk hazards created by pooling water. 

Protect masonry near gymnasium from further water damage by replacing missing brick and installing roof leaders with heavy duty downspouts designed to handle runoff and redirect water from sidewalk (preventing hazardous surfaces from forming). 

Remediate deteriorated roof edge soffits (including related abatement) to prevent moisture infiltration and protect building infrastructure from water damage. 

Upgrade antiquated sewer pit pumps and pump feeds. Parts are obsolete. 

Update antiquated Home Economics room from circa 1958 to provide a safe learning environment and support modern curriculum needs, including replacing outdated and poorly functioning casework, flooring, and ceilings that are original to the building. 

Reconfigure entrance to Home Economic learning spaces to meet ADA accessibility requirements. 

Upgrade outdated systems in the gymnasium, including replacing antiquated wooden bleachers from circa 1962 (original) with a modern, power-operated model complete with end panels, safety rails, features for ADA compliance, and a scorer's table. 

Upgrade non-functioning manual folding gym partition and safety system to provide an alternative solution (the existing partition does not operate properly and requires an expensive annual certification). 

Replace end-of-life backstops/backboards with powered models containing safety functions used for lowering operations. 

Upgrade original (circa 1958) Auditorium spaces, including replacing worn and end-of-life seating and flooring and incorporating seating to comply with ADA requirements. 

Replace outdated makeshift A/V and lighting booths. 

Install stage lighting and dimmer controls. This space has exceeded its useful life and parts are obsolete. 

Replace worn, end-of-life, surface on six-lane running track to provide a safe athletic experience. 

Renovate existing SRHS Boys and Girls locker rooms to address concerns surrounding safety, privacy, supervision, shower use, equity, and transgender topics, including replacement of plumbing fixtures, lighting, ceilings, lockers, benches, and select HVAC system upgrades. 

Replace deteriorated subfloor at the Jr./Sr. HS weight room. 

Provide ventilation ductwork for an existing paint booth in the Technology classroom, including abatement of the tar paper used on the roof and providing electrical connections. An operational paint booth will enhance the program curriculum for students. 

Install a tall fence or a ball stopper netting system near the bus driveway to control errant soccer/lacrosse balls and prevent them from crossing the driveway. 

Install properly spaced stairway guardrails to comply with safety code and be ADA compliant. 

Install two emergency generators (one at JRHS and one at SRHS) to run select lighting, boilers, pumps, computers, servers, and cooler/freezers and provide power in case of emergency or long-term outages. This will ensure continued operation and protect against expensive loss. 

Grade, repave, and restripe East Parking Lot to correct deteriorating blacktop, which is over 25 years old and has reached its end of life. 

Remove existing deteriorating asphalt in the South Parking Lot and repave/restripe, including realigning a portion of the entrance drive to align with the Hildebrandt Building.  Replace damaged concrete curbing and add concrete collars to all catch basins. Upgrade to heavy-duty pavement in the back portion of entrance drive and address drainage issues to prevent further deterioration. Install curbing and ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. 

Remove existing heaving and cracking asphalt in the Bus Circle and repave/restripe; address drainage issues that are causing deterioration 

Protect the front sidewalk from deterioration caused by water infiltration by caulking existing joints. 

Add signage at JRHS gym to identify emergency access.


Cahill Elementary
 

Replace 30+ year old roofing on the 1908 & 1990 areas, which have exceeded their life expectancy and are out of warranty. 

Reconstruct four end-of-life (circa 1908) masonry rooftop air shafts to prevent water infiltration and protect the building’s integrity. 

Replace cracked and deteriorating flooring, including plywood substrate (base flooring). 

Expand heating capacity in perimeter rooms by adding additional finned tubes to radiation heaters. The current finned tubes are undersized for the rooms. 

Upgrade rotting and thermally inefficient windows, many of which are wooden and non-functional. 

Replace the current chain-link, padlocked gate in the playground area with one equipped with panic hardware to allow for a quick exit in the event of an emergency. Currently, all exit points are padlocked.

Add handrails to the gymnasium’s concrete seating area (circa 1928) to address safety issues and be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.

Grant D. Morse Elementary
 

Replace domestic cold, hot, and recirculation water mains and accessible branch piping throughout the building. Existing copper piping has many holes and requires constant maintenance. 

Replace aged chimney cap and repair deteriorating masonry (which has loose and falling bricks), providing a seal from weather elements and protecting the building’s integrity. 

Upgrade end-of-life ventilation system in the gymnasium and add air conditioning to provide a healthier and more comfortable environment for schoolwide and community events.

 Resurface playground/student drop-off area (circa 1962) to remediate cracked and heaving asphalt and eliminate tripping hazards. 

Reconstruct heaved and deteriorated asphalt walkway along Harry Wells Rd. toward Buffalo Rd., including the replacement of a collapsed culvert pipe that poses safety concerns. 

Replace aged and deteriorated pavement at the South Entrance, including providing drainage improvements to prevent further deterioration.

 Install fence between the bus loop and the asphalt play area to enhance safety. 

Install two roof rainwater leaders at entry to redirect water into the storm drainage system and direct away from the building. 

Construct a 10-foot wide paved walkway from the rear exit to the parking lot to provide a safe egress for students during fire drills (none currently exists). 

Construct a 1,000 square foot addition off the gymnasium which will house a new platform (stage) learning space for school productions. A portion of the Northern Parking Lot will be reconstructed to accommodate the addition. The new space will be added on this wall.

Mt. Marion Elementary  

Replace deteriorated concrete platforms (circa 1965) by both gym exits. 

Upgrade the antiquated main distribution/circuit panel in the boiler room. This panel is original to the building and parts are obsolete. Reposition new panel to eliminate contact with water during frequent flooding. This is the last panel to be replaced in the District’s buildings. 

Remove original (circa 1965) manual folding gym partition and safety system and replace with an overhead curtain and new safety system. The existing partition does not operate properly and requires an expensive annual certification. 

Resurface playground area to correct cracked and heaving asphalt to eliminate tripping hazards. Asphalt is original to the building and has exceeded its useful life. 

Install asphalt surface between the north end of the parking lot and the play areas to provide access to fields that are also used for Town sports. 

Install ramp curbing, sidewalk striping, and signage to meet requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility.

Riccardi Elementary
 

Install electromagnetic door releases (that are tied into the fire alarm system) on identified doors for fire containment. 

Replace an antiquated folding gym partition that is original to the building with an easily movable overhead curtain. 

Replace copper domestic water piping that has deteriorated and requires constant, costly maintenance. 

Relocate existing parking spots for people with disabilities to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. 

Install a new asphalt driveway, including a fence and gate, between the South Parking Lot and the playground to provide emergency vehicle access in all weather. 

Resurface playground area to correct cracked and heaving asphalt and eliminate tripping hazards.

Hildebrandt Building
 

Remediate aged and deteriorating building entrance ramp, eliminating tripping hazards. 

Replace rusted and deteriorating handrails at entrance ramp and back stairs, ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. 

Remove and replace the original roof that has exceeded its life expectancy and is leaking. 

Install split system ventilation to help provide heating and cooling to the back-office spaces. 

Replace original fire alarm system that is obsolete (unable to secure replacement parts).