USF Physical Plant Projects

The following report contains information and status of projects and activities as submitted by Physical Plant departments. The date in parentheses after the project listing is the anticipated completion date.

· PROJECT LISTING KEY: Building prefix and location, project manager's initials, project description, status, and anticipated completion date (if known). Once a project is marked COMPLETED, TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AREA FOR COMPLETION, or CANCELED, it will be removed from the project list the following month.

· PROJECT MANAGER KEY: Sarah Baynard (SB), Andy Nogueira (AN), Gregory See (GS), Vern Woodard (VW).

· (GS) Install card access system in campus buildings. Add new readers to CHE, MDA, and CPR. (04/30/08)

· (AN) Construct new campus entrance signs made of brick and concrete block at the corner of Fowler and Bruce B. Downs (05/15/08).

· (AN) Roof repairs to buildings ADM, BEH, BKS, BSN, FAD, FAH, FAS, MHC, PCD, PPA, THR, TUB, MDL, PED, and ALC. Waiting on Purchase Orders. (07/31/08)

BSF
· (VW) Controls & HVAC upgrade project. (07/01/08)
· (GS) Replace south entry sliding door. (03/15/08) COMPLETED

CPT
· (SB) Install security monitoring system in plant yard & potable water wells. Programming & commissioning in progress. (05/15/08)
· (GS) Water tower lighting. (04/15/08)

CRS
· (GS) Roof replacement in design. (05/30/08)
· (VW) Air handler installation for restrooms. (07/01/08)

ENB
· (VW) Duct and reheat coils cleaning project. (08/01/08)
· (VW) Air system investigations. (07/01/08)
· (GS) Roofing issues are being covered under warranty. Working on a plan to fix water intrusion in walls. (09/30/08)

FPC
· (VW) Remodel room 102 air conditioning. (04/01/08) COMPLETED
· (AN) Repair ceiling and lights in room 102. (03/14/08) COMPLETED

HMS
· (VW) Replace air handler #3. (06/01/08)
· (VW) Exhaust fan duct modifications. (04/01/08) COMPLETED

LIB
· (GS) Elevator #1 lift machine replacement. (05/15/08)
· (AN) Working on design to the 11 lower roofs. (05/31/08)

MDT
· (GS) Repair multiple window frames. (05/30/08)
· (AN) Working on quotes to replace all patio areas in lot #12. (06/15/08)

MHA
· (AN) New roof design is complete. Will go out for bids in the fall 2008. (12/01/08)

REC
· (GS) Replace two rusted steel mullions on interior doors at natatorium. (05/30/08)

SHS
· (AN) Paint area 102, install chair rails, and re-tile floor. (03/14/08) COMPLETED

SOC
· (AN) New roof design is complete. Will go out for bids in the fall 2008 (12/01/08)
· (AN) Working quotes to refurbish restroom. (06/15/08)
· (VW) Asbestos abatement for reheat repairs. (06/01/08)

UPB
· (GS) Multiple vendors to upgrade building condition. (06/30/08)
· (AN) Refurbish restrooms and replace carpet with hard floors and paint. (06/30/08)

II. ENERGY MANAGEMENT
· Natural Gas Purchase Savings
The direct purchase of natural gas savings for January 2008 was $69,203. The FY 2007-2008 year to-date savings through January 2008 was $347,204.

· Facility Audits
The software program is being updated by the Technical Services Team. Inside space and exterior building pictures were taken and GPS readings for all buildings were recorded. The 20% per year update is on hold.

· Heat Pipe Study
Approval has been given to install heat pipe technology in the new Advanced Health Care Facility funded from the project account. We will further proceed to implement a project plan and negotiate pricing to install heat pipes in all other major facilities on campus.

· Metering of St. Petersburg Campus Buildings Owned By USF Tampa
Utility meters were installed on six buildings of the St. Petersburg campus which are owned by USF Tampa. Energy consumption reports for these buildings in relation to the rest of the St. Petersburg campus are being developed along with monitoring accuracy of the meters.

· EnergyMetrix
The RS EnergyMetrix System is now remotely reading some 220 meters (electric, water, hot water, chilled water, etc.) eliminating labor needed to manually read these 220 meters on campus. More meters will be installed as funds are available. Detailed investigation of accuracy of meters allowed us to improve accuracy of the purchased utilities billing system. Error detection methods and systems have been developed for ongoing monitoring of the meter readings and billings. Planning and funding needs to continue to add more meters to the automated data collection system is being developed. Detailed graphic reports from the EnergyMetrix are now being developed.

· PPC Generator Tank Registration
The application with the EPC for the registration of the 600 gal diesel tank for the PPC Generator was received.

· Monthly Southwest Florida Water Management Well Report
The well report for March 2008 has been filed.

III. GROUNDS AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
· Safety meeting personal protection equipment
· Finished painting of regulatory signs
· Magnolia crosswalks repainted
· Reinstalled ENA and CEM building signs after construction project on Walnut Drive

IV. COORDINATION & SPECIAL SERVICES
Planning/Coordination
· Installations for 12 of the campus wide communications system monitors is complete. Survey of next phase of installations is scheduled for 4/17/08.
· Scheduled domestic water service interruptions for SCA, PED and BEH for back flow testing.
· Scheduled SOC for electrical service interruption for EMG power/lighting inspection.

Relocations/Moves
· The relocation for Community Design/Architecture from the Tech Park to HMS was completed.
· Toured new Marshall Center to plan for temporary ramps from the old building to the new one for access during move.

V. UTILITIES
Project Status
· MDT - Install and start-up a new 400 ton TRANE Air Cooled Chiller. COMPLETED
· CPT - Replace damaged hot water make-up pump. COMPLETED
· CPT - Redesign and expand plant operators control room. COMPLETED
· CPE - Repair damaged traffic lights at the intersection of Magnolia and Hawthorne. COMPLETED
· CPE - Troubleshoot and repair traffic lights at the intersection of Magnolia and West Holly. COMPLETED

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Last Updated April 18, 2008



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