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Appendix B

2015-17 Capital Projects Request

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) 2015-17 Capital Requests to the HECC

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OREGON TECH) 2015-17 CAPITAL REQUESTS to the

HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION (HECC)

Table of Contents

2015-17 Capital Requests Narrative Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….1

2015-17 Capital Construction & Modernization Requests Priority Ranking…………………………………………………1

Priority 1 – Center for Excellence in Engineering and Technology Projects…………………………………….1

Phase One – Newly Constructed Engineering and Technology Building…………………………….2

Phase Two – Cornett Hall Construction and Modernization………………………………………………4

Priority 2 – Student Center Building………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Priority 3 – Boivin Hall Modernization……………………………………………………………………………………………9

2015-17 Capital Renewal Requests…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10

Priority 1 – Klamath Falls Campus Architectural Barrier Removal & ADA Compliance Project……….10

Priority 2 – Klamath Falls Campus Fire Life Safety System Replacement………………………………………..11

Priority 3 – Klamath Falls Campus Utility Tunnel Repair Phase II……………………………………………………12

Priority 4 – Klamath Falls Campus Asbestos Removal Project………………………………………………………..13

Requested information Regarding Repair and Rehabilitation (Deferred Maintenance) …………………………….14

Summary of Capital Funding Requests to Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)………………….15

Appendices:

A Priority 1 Phase One Center for Excellence in Engineering………………………………….. Pages 1-6 B Priority 1 Phase Two Cornett Hall Construction and Modernization……………………. Pages 7-11 C Cornett Hall Deficiencies…………………………………………………………………………………….. Pages 12-13

D Priority 2 New Student Center Building………………………………………………………………. Pages 14-18

E Priority 3 Boivin Hall Modernization…………………………………………………………………… Pages 19-20


OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Oregon Tech) 2015-17 CAPITAL REQUESTS NARRATIVE INTRODUCTION Oregon Tech is a vibrant and sustainable university that requires a facility master plan that is continually living and evolving to meet current need, anticipate future opportunities and utilizes best practices. Plans are currently underway to update the 2006 Oregon Tech Facilities Master Plan using an interactive Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool. The facility master planning includes an assessment of existing conditions, additional renewable energy opportunities, and exploration of best practice options that will result in a master plan that captures priorities, costs and timelines. The BIM planning tool will serve as the Klamath Falls and Wilsonville campuses interactive database of existing building information, which will be integrated into other data tools such as energy monitoring, security, maintenance, and technology, and used as a facility management tool. The Facility Master Planning process will link facility master planning and BIM to academic programs, including simulations of the master plan in the classroom.

Oregon Tech is the only polytechnic university in the Pacific Northwest. Our multiple areas of expertise and close connection to Oregon Industry make Oregon Tech unique. We could serve the entire NW region better with adequate investment to grow our highly competitive, high-ROI programs. Oregon Tech has a positive impact on Oregon’s economy. In terms of the earning power of its graduates, Oregon Tech has approximately 670 graduates per year, of which 90% have a job within 6 months. Even using an overly conservative average starting salary of $55,000/year, this equates to $33,165,000 earnings. Since approximately 70% of graduates remain in Oregon, this means an increase in income tax (70% of earnings equals $23,215,500 in Oregon payroll, which, multiplied by 0.09 Oregon tax equals $2,089,395 income tax for Oregon from new graduates annually).

2015-17 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION REQUEST PRIORITY RANKING

Oregon Tech is proposing the following rank order for the three capital construction and modernization projects to be considered by the Higher Education Coordinating Committee (HECC). The working title, justification and detailed description of each project is included below along with an impact statement; timeline; estimated cost and funding plan. Oregon Tech respectfully requests that these three projects be included in the 2015-17 Legislative Capital Requests submission as capital construction and modernization projects.

Priority 1 - CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS

Within Oregon Tech’s current Facility Master Plan are concepts for a new Engineering and Technology building and modernization of the current Engineering and Technology building (Cornett Hall) on the Klamath Falls campus. One of the ways that Oregon Tech will achieve its projected enrollment growth under 40/40/20 and grow the economy of Oregon is through expanding our Engineering and Technology programs. This will require additional lab and classroom space which will allow us to deliver our high- quality programs in lab-intensive, hands-on learning environments. The continued involvement and


cultivation of industry relationships is the key to our success, through program and department specific industry advisory councils, company-sponsored student projects, applied research with students and faculty, and our STEM Partnerships we provide the well prepared graduates that industry is seeking. A new Engineering and Technology building will allow us to expand and maintain this success. Our industry relationships have also been key to our development of innovative industry focused degree programs.

Phase One - Newly Constructed Engineering and Technology Building (See Appendix A pages 1-6) $46M Construction Cost Justification and Impact:

Oregon Tech requests $46M to build a new 101,000 gsf LEED Silver ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Building. The new space will add capability and capacity to the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (College of ETM). The 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students associated with ETM programs will be the main beneficiaries of this new facility. The major programs include Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering Technology, Management (Small Business Development), Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Renewable Energy Engineering in the Klamath Falls campus. A new building will allow the departments to create state-of-the-art high-tech labs, support classrooms, and offices fully serviced and built to current best practice standards. The mix of academic uses and offices will be developed to support the forward mission of the college.

The site selected for this concept is located on the west side of campus, an area occupied in part by the playfields, just south of Purvine Hall. The site location has good proximity to the center of campus and the academic resources of Purvine, Semon, and Boivin Halls. When Purvine was built, utility extensions were brought to this site minimizing infrastructure issues for a new building. The grading of the site (about 16’) will provide access on two levels and allows the building to be zoned between “dirty” and “clean” uses. An 18’ lower level will allow for large project areas, and a more typical 14’ upper floor. This will put the upper level at approximately street grade. One of the key organizing and siting factors for the project will be the integration of the project with the planning goals of the campus landscape masterplan. The 2007 Open Space Framework Landscape Masterplan designates the space between Semon and Boivin Halls and its extension East and West as a Lake View Corridor, it further identifies the location at the building site as a lake view vista location. This building will be able to accommodate some of the office and classroom program that is currently spread over several other buildings, opening up space for growth. Even with 101,000 gsf in this building the engineering departments will require program areas to remain in a renovated Cornett Hall to allow for expansion and the anticipated growth of new programs of applied research in our high-tech curriculum. This state-of-the-art facility will be able to accommodate; the growth and diversity of programs; adequate locations for student support and interaction spaces and gathering places for informal meetings and group study. This new building will positively affect our student recruitment and retention on the Klamath Falls campus.


Timeline:

Design and Planning Begin June 2014-March 2015 Bid Construction Documents March-June 2015 Construction Begin July 2015 Estimated Completion Fall 2016

Program Summary Concept:

Laboratory Space 44,500 sq. ft. Classroom/Lab 27,700 sq. ft. Office Space 10,000 sq. ft.

Assignable Square Feet (ASF) 82,200 sq. ft. Gathering/Study & Common Space 18,800 sq. ft. Gross Square Feet (GSF) 101,000 GSF

Project Cost (estimated):

Technology and Engineering Building Design & Planning / Architect & Engineering $ 2,605,800

Construction Costs/Infrastructure Development 29,512,848 Furnishings & Fixtures 6,514,500 Lab Equipment 3,000,000 Contingency 4,343,000 Land & Real Property - Total 45,976,148 GSF 101,000 Construction Costs per SF $ 292

Funding Request:

General

Fund Other Funds

Article XI-G Bonds

Article XI-F (1) Bonds

Lottery Bonds

SELP Loans

Seismic Grants

Article XI-Q Bonds Total

Total $0 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,576,148 $45,976,148 State Paid Debt $1,700,000

$42,576,148 $44,276,148

University Paid Debt

$0

Other Match $1,700,000 $1,700,000


Phase Two - Cornett Hall Construction and Modernization (See Appendix B pages 7-11 / Appendix C pages 12-13) $39.1M Construction Cost

Justification and Impact: Oregon Tech requests $39.1M to modernize and expand Cornett Hall into a 120,000 gsf LEED Silver STEAM, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Building. The project is an extensive renovation and expansion to modernize Cornett Hall for STEAM programs (STEM + Arts = STEAM); Art and Design labs; Civil Engineering labs; Geo-Heat Center; Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Technology labs; Natural Sciences and Environmental Sciences labs; Oregon Renewable Energy Center; University Data Center; and the Klamath Community College welding program which is taught on the Oregon Tech Klamath Falls Campus. The building’s high-bay (22’ high) structure is ideal for academic industrial labs.

The existing facility, Cornett Hall, was originally built in 1964 and has been adapted over the years to accommodate a wide variety of programs. The building’s envelope and systems are largely beyond their useful life. The building has been found to have inadequate structure (meet seismic codes), emergency egress; requires asbestos abatement and it is not ADA accessible. This project would rectify the many life safety and ADA shortcomings of the building and expand the building’s functionality and efficiency by inserting a second floor.

Due to the issues and risks of the building raised above and the need to upgrade and expand technical lab space, it seems clear that a renovation of the building will require substantial modification. It is recommended that the building envelope remain and be upgraded, and the engineering labs, senior project labs and machine shop at the south entry remain. The balance of the building will be reconfigured. The proposed solution would be to upgrade the building to meet current codes and create a second level with classrooms, offices, and data center within the building’s current 22’ high volume. New egress access corridors to all spaces on the lower and the new upper level would also be addressed.

The second floor (~ 23,000 square feet) will be comprised primarily of offices and meeting rooms for the STEAM programs; GEO-Heat Center; and the University Data Center. The current data center space in the Snell Hall Administration building is woefully inadequate with environmental controls that are below standards. Offices are arranged to overview a redefined courtyard and overlook the high-bay lab spaces. New courtyard facades will be developed to create interactive and engaging campus space.

In addition to four new fire stairs at the periphery, the south end of the courtyard would be enclosed to provide a two story central gathering space that includes new primary vertical circulation (stairs and two elevators) and a bridge connecting the two wings. This new space is sized with an open floor area to be a gathering place or “hearth” for the departments within the building. Skylights would be added in the upper level office areas. Four new restrooms will be provided at the south end of the second level of the building.


Each 70’ structural bay will be configured to accommodate a self-contained 6,000+ sf lab module with associated storage, meeting room and office areas. Each lab is “high bay” much like the current labs. Many of the labs require high volume ventilation zones and particulate extraction systems (welding, wood shop, etc.) Each lab will be physically and acoustically separated with proper ventilation and fire-protection based on use. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing will all be replaced with high efficiency and low water use appliances. The additional level will create a facility of approximately 120,000 sq. feet (an 18% increase is size) while making the overall building more efficient. All areas are made ADA accessible and seismically safe.

STEAM Lab (STEM + Arts = STEAM)

The goal of STEAM is to encourage the creativity needed to drive our innovation economy forward by integrating the arts with traditional STEM curriculum. The Cornett Hall STEAM lab will include three elements: 1) a “dirty” lab for structural and mechanical design and art, 2) a “clean” lab for fine arts, and 3) a digital lab for graphic design and digital arts:

Many of them [industries] express the importance of STEAM education, which is integrating arts and design in traditional STEM fields. Innovative companies across my district, from companies like NIKE and tech giants like Intel, rely on employees with a mind for science, but an eye for design. And we’ve discussed how integrating arts and design education into traditional science education can yield the sort of creative, innovative workforce that many of you identify as essential. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1)

Thus, STEAM labs in the Cornett remodel will serve to advance the goals Oregon Tech in a number of ways:

Integrating arts and design into Oregon Tech’s core STEM majors will improve our students’ marketability and success in today’s innovation economy. Employers are seeking graduates with the ability to innovate, which depends on problem solving, risk-taking and creativity. Art and design are essential allies in developing these abilities.

STEAM will become an element of Oregon Tech’s overall efforts in recruiting and retaining STEM majors and contribute to our enrollment growth efforts and 40/40/20 goal achievement. Anecdotal evidence from our recruiters suggests the lack of arts at Oregon Tech is creating a competitive disadvantage against out-of-state polytechnic institutes in terms of student recruitment. While nationally recognized polytechnic institutions, such as MIT, RPI, and WPI, foster robust and thriving arts programs, Oregon Tech has no dedicated art facilities.

STEAM has great potential for improving retention of under-represented minorities in STEM majors. National-level institutions, including NSF and AAC&U, are actively funding evidence-based research into


STEM retention. Studies indicate that retaining women and minority students requires significant pedagogical changes within STEM programs, many of which could be introduced through STEAM activities. However, evidence of the effectiveness of STEAM-based pedagogies remains largely unexplored in higher education. The proposed STEAM labs will position Oregon Tech to be a leading institution in the growing research into STEM-student retention. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting the success of STEAM in K-12 efforts to increase student interest in STEM fields. Developing STEAM pedagogies at Oregon Tech will also strengthen our role as a regional STEM Hub and contribute to Oregon Tech’s STEM and Pre-college expansion efforts.

Timeline:

Design and Planning Begin April 2015-December 2015 Bid Construction Documents January 2016 – May 2016 Construction Begin Summer/Fall 2016 (based on completion of new building) Estimated Completion Spring 2017

Program Summary Concept:

Laboratory Space 66,773 sq. ft. Office Space 21,000 sq. ft. IT Data Center/Offices 2,000 sq. ft.

Assignable Square Feet (ASF) 89,773 sq. ft. Gathering/Study & Common Spaces 30,227 sq. ft. Gross Square Feet (GSF) 120,000 GSF


Cornett Hall Modernization Design & Planning / Architect & Engineering $ 2,306,719

Construction Costs (Asbestos Abatement) 26,125,509 Furnishings & Fixtures 5,766,798 Lab Equipment 1,000,000 Contingency 3,844,532 Land & Real Property - TOTAL 39,043,558 GSF 120,000 Construction Costs per SF $ 218


Funding Request:

General

Fund Other Funds

Article XI-G

Bonds


Lottery Bonds

SELP Loans

Seismic Grants


Total $0 $750,000 $750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $37,543,558 $39,043,558 State Paid Debt $750,000 $37,543,558 $38,293,558 University Paid Debt

$0

Other Match $750,000 $750,000

Request Priority 1 – Center for Excellence in Engineering and Technology Oregon Tech is requesting $42,576,148 in XI-Q Bonds and $1,700,000 in XI-G Bonds to construct a LEED Silver Engineering and Technology Center Building and $37,543,558 in XI-Q Bonds and $750,000 in XI-G Bonds to modernize and expand our 1964 vintage Cornett Hall into a LEED Silver facility. $450,000 of University unrestricted funds and $2,000,000 of lottery funds awarded in the 2013-15 capital project request for the Cornett renovation design and feasibility study and University Facility Master Planning will be used as a the match for the Article XI-Q Bonds. Priority 2 - NEW STUDENT CENTER BUILDING (See Appendix D pages 14-18) $15.5 M Construction Cost Justification and Impact: Oregon Tech requests $15.5M to build a new LEED Silver multi-story 40,000 sq. ft. building as the new home for student engagement and enrollment on campus. The Building will bring together programs from four separate buildings, streamlining the student experience and making more efficient campus operations. The new building will house enrollment services, admissions, financial aid, registrar, student receivables and cashiering services, disability services, veterans’ services, student success center and career services in a one stop location at the main entrance to campus. This move will free up space in four buildings for needed growth for both administrative and academic functions. This building will impact our student recruitment and retention, helping Oregon Tech to achieve our 40/40/20 goals.

The building is a three story building configured to be an inviting and welcoming front door to campus, a first stop for new students and a gathering place for returning students. Located on the Klamath Falls campus entrance the new building will mark a gateway to the center of campus. It is situated for visibility, and ease of access for visitors. A two story porch and glass lobby invites students into the building and provides immediate way finding within the space including a welcoming help desk.

The building is designed as a crossroads, collecting popular paths in new ways. Due to the steep site the building can be entered on grade at any of the three levels creating a new accessible way to traverse some of the most difficult terrain on campus. The southwest corner is the primary entrance and gives


direct ADA access to the first level. On the second floor the north facade exit bridges directly to the Campus Union. And the entrance on the northeast corner has a direct accessible path to the Residence Hall from level two. A second primary entrance to the building from the parking lot enters directly into the upper level of the two story lobby.

Oregon Tech’s is expanding Student Success Programs to be focused on providing supplemental support for students who have academic need, are first generation college students; returning veterans, have a disability or are low-income. These services will require additional learning space. Some of the programs provided under success programs includes tutoring, mentoring networking college success classes, and developmental academic advising. Many of our at-risk students require early and often supplemental instruction due to under preparation in STEM areas. The additional learning spaces in the new Student Center Building would allow us to provide each student the greatest chance of success by connecting each student with as many resources and services as possible in one building. This supports our goal to provide timely intervention with struggling students to improve the chance of degree completion and shortens the number of academic terms to graduation, thereby decreasing the student’s cost and the State’s risk of lost education dollars due to the student withdrawing prior to graduation.

Timeline:

Design and Planning Begin Summer 2015 Bid Construction Documents Spring - Summer 2016 Construction Begin Summer 2016 Estimated Completion Fall 2017


Student Center Building Design & Planning / Architect & Engineering $ 936,000

Construction Costs 10,600,977 Furnishings & Fixtures 2,340,000 Contingency 1,560,000 Land & Real Property - TOTAL 15,436,977 GSF 40,000 Construction Costs per SF $ 265


Funding Request:

General

Fund Other Funds

Article XI-G Bonds

Article XI-F (1)

Bonds Lottery Bonds

SELP Loans

Seismic Grants


Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,436,977 $15,436,977 State Paid Debt $15,436,977 $15,436,977 University Paid Debt $0

Request Priority 2 – Student Center Building Oregon Tech is requesting $15,436,977 in XI-Q Bonds to construct a 40,000 sq. ft. LEED Silver Student Center Building. Priority 3 - BOIVIN HALL MODERNIZATION (See Appendix E pages 18-19) $7.4M Modernization Renovation Cost Justification and Impact:

Oregon Tech requests $7.4M to modernize Boivin Hall into a LEED Silver classroom and lab building. This project updates interior and exterior of the existing 47,400 sq. ft. Boivin Hall. The scope of the building remodel includes the complete redevelopment of the interior and a limited amount of envelope upgrades. The project includes substantial upgrades to all of the building systems and will bring the buildings in compliance with the current; building and safety codes, American with Disabilities Act, and other pertinent regulations.

Work will include some re-partitioning as classrooms and offices are right-sized for current uses and upgraded to current technology, (smart classrooms). The work will include new finishes throughout, new floors, new ceilings, and lighting. It also will widen corridors, update ADA accessible restrooms, and create study/interaction spaces. A new Lounge space created in the center of the plan with new skylights and upgraded finishes. Some fixed casework for study alcove seating, upgraded finishes in social spaces. Also included are HVAC, plumbing, and seismic structural upgrades. Exterior improvements will include some new windows in classrooms and offices and new weather vestibules. On the exterior cladding failures will be addressed and new brick piers will be added to match the recent Owens Hall modernizations.

Timeline:

Design and Planning Begin Summer 2016 Bid Construction Documents Spring 2017 Construction Summer 2017 Estimated Completion Spring 2018



Boivin Hall Modernization Design & Planning / Architect & Engineering $ 266,712

Construction Costs 6,041,470 Furnishings & Fixtures 666,780 Contingency 444,520 Land & Real Property - TOTAL 7,419,482 GSF 47,400 Construction Costs per SF $ 127

Funding Request:

General Fund

Other

Funds

Article XI-G

Bonds


Lottery Bonds

SELP Loans

Seismic Grants


Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,419,48

2 $7,419,48

2 State Paid Debt

$7,419,482

$7,419,482

University Paid Debt $0

Request Priority 3 – Boivin Hall Modernization Oregon Tech is requesting $7,419,482 in XI-Q Bonds to modernize Boivin Hall into a 47,400 sq. ft. LEED Silver Building.


2015-17 CAPITAL RENEWAL REQUEST PRIORITY RANKING

Oregon Tech is proposing the following rank order for the four capital renewal projects to be considered by the Higher Education Coordinating Committee (HECC). The working title, description and justification of each project is included below along with a funding plan. Oregon Tech respectfully requests that these four projects are included in the 2015-17 Legislative Capital Requests submission as renewal capital projects.

Priority 1 - Klamath Fall Campus Architectural Barrier Removal & ADA Compliance Project ($3.5M) Oregon Tech requests $3,500,000 in XI-Q bonds to eliminate campus architectural barriers to our physically challenged students and staff and to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our campus was built primarily in the 1960s on a steep hill side. As a result we have numerous barriers to the physically challenged including; steep stairways with no ramps, multistory buildings with no elevators, building entry doors with no auto door openers, narrow pathways and doors, non-compliant restrooms, non-compliant parking and walkway surfaces and a lack of required signage. This project would provide; 8 new wheel chair accessible concrete ramps, 2 new elevators, 40 new automatic door openers, half a dozen complete restroom remodels, 200 new lever sets (to replace door knobs) and over 20,000 square foot of new ADA compliant sidewalks. Oregon Tech is committed to being compliant with ADA and achieving the 40/40/20 goals. We believe that providing an easily navigable campus is essential in attracting, accommodating and retaining a growing population of physically challenged students, staff and visitors many of whom are veterans.

Request Priority 1 – Klamath Fall Campus Architectural Barrier Removal & ADA Compliance Project Oregon Tech requests $3,500,000 in XI-Q bonds to implement urgently needed campus accessibility improvements. The improvements will aid us in meeting enrollment growth and accommodate all community members and visitors on the Klamath Falls campus. Priority 2 - Klamath Falls Campus Fire Life Safety System Replacement ($2.4M) Oregon Tech requests $2,338,000 in XI-Q bonds to replace the vintage Klamath Falls campus fire alarm panels with a new Fire Life Safety System equipped with mass communication. A new system provides a safer more secure campus, reduces our liability and positively impacts our student recruitment and retention helping us to achieve our 40/40/20 bachelor degree goals.

The Oregon Tech Klamath Falls campus fire alarm systems, as a whole, does not adequately protect our students, staff, and facilities. These systems need to be replaced due to their lack of reliability; fire detection; system trouble monitoring; mass communication capabilities; multiple manufacturers; and an inability to automatically notify Emergency Fire Services in case of a fire. Oregon Tech Klamath Falls campus does not currently have a dependable communication system within most of the campus


buildings in case of a fire or similar disaster. In case of a fire or similar disaster, the safety officers would use their issued bull horns and the public affairs office would use the emergency notification system which includes e-mails, texts and phone messages to students, faculty, and staff. This communication system has its limitations due to the fact that we have one to three Safety Officers available at any one time on the campus (evenings, night, and weekends one officer; day two officers with third officer overlapping for 1-2 hours) plus a Director during the work week. Additionally, the emergency notification system alert can take up to 10 minutes or more to reach students, faculty and staff.

The Klamath Falls campus fire alarm systems are an eclectic mixture of fire alarm panels manufactured by competing vendors who have intentionally designed their systems to prohibit interaction with each other. These fire alarm systems range from fully automatic to completely manual. Several systems were manufactured in the early 1960s. Our older manual systems have no fire detection capabilities, they alarm only if someone manually activates a pull station. If a fire occurs in a building with a manual system, and no one pulls the alarm, the fire can completely destroy the structure and no alarms will sound. In addition, Emergency Fire Services will never know we have a fire with a manual system unless someone directly contacts the service. These systems offer no facility protection after hours, weekends or during holidays when few or no people are present. Additionally, the archaic manual systems are only kept operational through frequent repairs and at great expense as their parts are obsolete. In the last two months fire watches were scheduled to monitor malfunctioning fire alarm systems feared to be non-operational as a result of component failure. These systems do not provide adequate protection for our students, faculty, staff or facilities and should be replaced with a single source Fire Life Safety system that automatically detects fires and provides system trouble supervision and mass campus communication. Failure to complete the replacement may result in greater future damage costs, campus closures, and potential injury or death to students, faculty and staff. A new system provides a safer more secure campus, reduces our liability and positively impacts our student recruitment and retention helping us to achieve our 40/40/20 bachelor degree goals.

Request Priority 2 – Fire Life Safety System Oregon Tech requests $2,338,000 in XI-Q bonds to replace the Klamath Falls existing campus fire alarm system with a modern fire life safety system. This system will provide; automatic fire detection, automatic Emergency Fire Service notification, system trouble monitoring, fire command centers, interface with all necessary equipment for life safety and a campus wide mass communication component.

Priority 3 - Klamath Fall Campus Utility Tunnel Repair Phase II $3M Oregon Tech requests $3,000,000 in XI-Q bonds to complete the remaining repairs to utility tunnels identified in the recent tunnel analysis which were not an immediate danger to our Klamath Falls campus community members. Oregon Tech uses concrete underground tunnels to house our main heating and cooling pipes, drinking water lines, high voltage electrical conduits and communication cables. During a recent sidewalk repair a tunnel roof collapsed. The failure caused large chucks of concrete to fall impacting our utilities including two 8” fiberglass heating lines. The collapse prompted


an immediate investigation and analysis of the entire utility tunnel system. This investigation revealed tunnel sections requiring immediate repair, to avoid structural failures, and tunnel sections in need of repair with-in the next 3 years. Funding of $1.1M was secured in February 2014 to proceed with the repairs in sections of the tunnel that were identified as requiring immediate attention.

Our primary concern still remains the continued deterioration of the tunnel lids resulting in falling concrete rupturing fiberglass heating lines causing an uncontrolled flood of 190 degree water and the shutdown of our geothermal electrical power plants. Such a rupture would result in hundreds of gallons of scalding water flooding through the tunnels submerging building electrical rooms, mainframe equipment rooms, laboratories and classrooms. The water would also immerse the tunnel’s high voltage cables causing short circuits and an electrocution hazard. This request would complete the remaining tunnel section repairs identified in the study including tunnel concrete lid replacement and the re-support of utilities housed with-in the tunnels.

Request Priority 3 – Klamath Fall Campus Utility Tunnel Repair Phase II Oregon Tech requests $3,000,000 in XI-Q bonds to complete the required repairs identified in recent tunnel structural analysis. These repairs are needed to permanently repair and secure our failing underground utility tunnels on the Klamath Falls campus.

Priority 4 - Klamath Fall Campus Asbestos Removal Project ($4.6M) Oregon Tech requests $4,600,000 in XI-Q bonds to eliminate asbestos from our campuses. Our University was built during a time when asbestos was used extensively in school construction. As a result Oregon Tech currently has in excess of 274,000, square foot of asbestos material in 11 of our 18 main buildings. The hazardous material is located in floors, ceilings, walls, siding, water pipes, insulation, glue and other materials student and staff interacts with daily. In addition to being a human health hazard our asbestos has a negative financial impact on every repair, remodel and construction project we perform in these 11 buildings. We believe providing a safe campus requires the removal of asbestos rather than just painting or covering the hazard. As long as the hazard exists it poses a health risk to our students, staff and the public. In 2006 OUS allotted Oregon Tech $460,000 from a $6.8M law suit settlement against WR Grace to remove asbestos. Recently OUS was awarded a $7.8M settlement to remove asbestos manufactured by US Gypsum. However Oregon Tech was not awarded any of the settlement funds due to the fact that US Gypsum asbestos materials were not used on the Klamath Falls campus. Providing a safe and secure campus free of hazardous materials has a positive impact on student recruitment and retention which helps meet our 40/40/20 goals.

Request Priority 4 – Klamath Fall Campus Asbestos Removal Project ($4.6M) Oregon Tech requests $4,600,000 in XI-Q bonds to complete the Klamath Falls campus asbestos abatement and remediation project.


Capital Renewal Funding Requests:

General

Fund Other Funds

Article XI-G Bonds

Article XI-F (1)

Bonds Lottery Bonds

SELP Loans

Seismic Grants


Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,438,000 $13,438,000 State Paid Debt $13,438,000 $13,438,000 University Paid Debt $0

Requested Information Regarding Repair and Rehabilitation (R&R), Klamath Falls and Wilsonville Campuses (Deferred Maintenance) The following is the information required with the Oregon Tech Capital Construction Project Requests:

· The estimate of Oregon Tech’s deferred Maintenance backlog for education and general service facilities. Is $33.2M

· The estimate of Oregon Tech’s seismic upgrade needs for education and general service facilities. $14.5M

· Oregon Tech’s plan to eliminate its deferred maintenance backlog is predicated on being positioned to capitalize on funding opportunities

o Strategy 1) Involves maintaining a prioritized list of deferred maintenance needs including project descriptions, scope, justifications and cost estimates.

o Strategy 2) Involves biennially updating and prioritizing the deferred maintenance list and submitting the highest priority projects for E&G budget and deferred maintenance funding.

o Strategy 3) Involves biennially submitting Capital Construction, Modernization Project requests to modernize or replace buildings beyond their useful life based on need and building condition.

o Strategy 4) Involves capitalizing on funding opportunities that address deferred maintenance needs as they become available. Priority is given to projects that offer either a financial or other resource payback. Typically these projects can be quantified in dollars or labor hours saved. Obtaining approval for Capital Construction, Modernization requests offers the most efficient and rapid means of reducing the deferred maintenance backlog.

· Oregon Tech has a Facility Master Plan, which was updated in 2006. Additionally, we have a Landscaping Master Plan updated in December 2007. Oregon Tech was approved in the 2013-15 legislative session funds to update our Facility Master Plan. We are currently in the process of selecting an architect to assist us in updating the 2006 Oregon Tech Facilities Master Plan using an interactive Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool.


Summary of Capital Funding Requests to Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)Oregon Tech has provided in this document a narrative of capital project requests for the 2015-17 legislative session for your consideration. The proposed capital funding requests are summarized in the table below:

Priority CampusConstruction &

Modernization Projects GSF

Constr Cost per sq. foot Estimated $$

New Construction

Modern- ization

Renovation

Renewal Deferred

Maint over $1M

Seismic Issues

Code Deficiencies Lottery

Article XI-Q Bonds

Article XI-G Bonds

Matching Funds

1 K-FallsCenter for Excellence in

Engineering & Technology

phase 1Engineering and Technology

Building (LEED Silver) 101,000 $292 $45,976,148 X $42,576,148 $1,700,000 $1,700,000

phase 2Cornett Hall Modernization

(LEED Silver) 120,000 $218 $39,043,558 X X X X $37,543,558 $750,000 $750,000

2 K-Falls Student Center Building 40,000 $265 $15,436,977 X $15,436,977 $0 $03 K-Falls Boivin Hall 47,400 $127 $7,419,482 X X X $7,419,482

Capita l Construction Totals $107,876,165 $102,976,165 $2,450,000 $2,450,000

Priority Capital Renewal Requests GSF

Constr Cost per sq. foot Estimated $$

New Construction

Modern- ization

Renovation

Renewal Deferred

Maint over $1M

Seismic Issues

Code Deficiencies Lottery

Article XI-Q Bonds

Article XI-G Bonds

Matching Funds

1 K-FallsArchitectural Barrier Removal

& ADA Compliance $3,500,000 X X $3,500,0002 K-Falls Fire Life Safety Systems $2,338,000 X X $2,338,0003 K-Falls Utility Tunnel Repair Phase II $3,000,000 X $3,000,0004 K-Falls Asbestos Removal $4,600,000 X $4,600,000

Capita l Renewal Tota ls $13,438,000 $13,438,000 $0 $0

K-Falls & Wilsonville Deferred Maintenance Backlog $33,200,000

K-Falls Seismic Upgrades $14,500,000

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OREGON TECH)Priorities for 2015-17 Capital Construction & Renewal Project Requests


Appendices A-E pages 1-20

Phase One This study looks at the creation a new LEED Silver for the ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY building south of Purvine Hall (101,000 sf). The creation of a new engineering center on campus creates some significant opportunities for the university.. A new building will allow the departments to create state-of-the-art high-tech labs, support classrooms, and offices fully serviced and built to current best practice standards. The mix of academic uses and offices will be developed to support the forward mission of the engineering and technology departments.

This building will be able to accommodate some of the office and classroom programs that are currently spread over several other buildings, opening up space for growth. With 101,000 gsf in this building the Engineering and technology departments will continue to utilize lab space in a renovated Cornett Hall to allow for expansion and the anticipated growth of new programs of research in high-tech education.

PREFERRED SITE FOR

CENTER FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

PRIORITY 1

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

PHASE ONE

Appendix: A pg.1

SITE DEVELOPMENT

The site selected for this concept is located on the west side of campus, an area occupied in part by the playfields, just south of Purvine Hall. The site location has good proximity to the center of campus and the academic resources of Purvine, Semon, and Boivin Halls. When Purvine was built, utility extensions were brought to this site minimizing infrastructure issues for a new building. The grading of the site (about 16’) will provide access on two levels and allows the building to be zoned between “dirty” and “clean” uses. We have assumed an 18’ lower level to allow for large project areas, and a more typical 14’ upper floor. This will put the upper level at approximately street grade.

One of the key organizing and siting factors for the project will be the integration of the project with the planning goals of the campus landscape masterplan. The 2007 Open Space Framework Landscape Masterplan designates the space between Semon and Boivin Halls and its extension East and West as a Lake View Corridor, it further identifies the location at the building site as a lake view vista location. While this represents the opportunity for this building to capitalize on the views, it also restricts the building location somewhat. Our research indicates that building in the view corridor above the level of the existing road to the east of the site will obstruct the view to the Lake. Our building strategies respect this framework recommendation.

CORNETT

VIEW CORRIDOR TO LAKE

PREFERRED SITE

OWENS

SEMON

BOIVIN

PURVINE

DOW CHP

Appendix: A pg. 2

THE PROPOSED BUILDING STRATEGIES We have studied 3 possible development massings for the Center for Engineering Excellence and Technology that conform to the masterplan concepts. No building elements are above street level at the view corridor and all seek to create state-of-the-art, day-lit office and lab space for the engineering school. The programming of a new building is at an early stage, but it is likely that the organizational strategies like these will define a successful academic environment for the school - on this site.

A

BUILDING STRATEGY A: A North-south rectangular building on two levels on both sides of the view corridor. BUILDING STRATEGY B: A compact U shaped building formed around a central atrium space. This buiding is designed on three levels. BUILDING STRATEGY C: A 2 story building organized much like Strategy B but with a longer south-facing wing along Dan Obrien Way.

Each building strategy represents a similar program but differs in the arrangement on the site. The massing of the final configuration will likely change as the design is developed to more closely reflect the programmatic goals of the college, including the mix of uses and organizational relationships of the component parts.

C Proposed Building Strategies

B

Appendix: A pg. 3

BUILDING STRATEGY A

Using the grade, this scheme places 18’ high-bay lab space on a lower level accessed from along the playfields. The main entrance is at the upper level, accessed directly from the campus grade, and is composed of classroom/Labs and offices. A narrow skylit atrium creates connection and light between the 2 levels.

From the upper level the building is expressed as two separate wings separated by a courtyard space in the view corridor to the lake.

A

BUILDING STRATEGY B

In this site strategy the building is a compact form wrapping around a glazed two story courtyard space. This courtyard provides light into the center of the building and offers a collective interaction/activity/display space for the Engineering Center. The strategy also introduces a third level with offices and classrooms. The building avoids the view corridor by remaining on the south side of the site.

BUILDING STRATEGY C

Similar to strategy B this option is built around an atrium courtyard. The south wing is extended to create a longer south-facing facade, it accommodates the entire program on two floors without encroaching on the view corridor. This strategy is the preferred strategy and is described in further detail on the following pages. It forms the basis of the cost studies.

C

B

Appendix: A pg. 4

VIEW OF THE CENTER FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FROM THE WEST

Using Strategy C as a springboard we have illustrated the building on the preferred site. A building on this location will, with the recently completed Dow Center for Health Professions, create a welcome new front door to campus.

The development of a south-facing clerestory monitor brings daylight into the center of the classroom wing.

Future development of the adjacent site (next to Purvine) would complete an exciting new West edge to campus.

RENOVATED CORNETT

HALL

Dow Center for Health Professions

Possible Future Development Site

Appendix: A pg. 5

DUSK VIEW OF CENTER FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FROM THE NORTHWEST

This study shows the early development of the Option C massing. The L-shaped building form creates a sheltered court suitable for outdoor work, and study.

Appendix: A pg. 6

CORNETT HALL CONTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION

This project is an extensive renovation and expansion to modernize and expand Cornett Hall as a home for Industrial Arts Natural Sciences and Welding programs on the Oregon Tech Campus - growing programs that will continue to expand as Oregon reaches its 40-40-20 goals. The project would thoroughly rehabilitate the building to provide a state-of-the-art industrial arts lab building, and to consolidate all of the engineering programs under a single roof. The building’s high-bay (22’ high) structure is ideal for these academic industrial labs. However, the building’s envelope and building systems are largely beyond their useful life. The building has has been found to have inadequate structure, emergency egress problems and it is not ADA accessible. This project would rectify the many life safety and ADA shortcomings of the building and expand the buildings functionality and efficiency by inserting a second floor, composed primarily of offices for the technical programs of the building, within the high volume of the existing building.

CURRENT CONFIGURATION Due to the issues and risks of the building raised in the earlier section and the need to upgrade and expand technical lab space it seems clear that a renovation of the building will require substantial modification. It is recommended that the building envelope remain and be upgraded, and the rooms at the south entry remain. The balance of the building should be reconfigured to best suit the future uses of the building.

THE PROPOSED SOLUTION This proposal upgrades the building to meet current codes and creates a new second level with classrooms, offices, and data center within the building’s current 22’ high volume.

New egress/access corridors to all spaces on the lower and the new upper level. The second floor will house approximately 23,000 square feet of new offices and supporting computer lab/meeting rooms all within the existing building volume. Offices are arranged to overview a redefined courtyardand overlook the high-bay lab spaces. New courtyard facades will be developed to create interactive and engaging campus space.

Existing Plan

Proposed Building Solution

ENTRY ELEVATORS

“HEARTH” SPACE NEW RESTROOMS

NEW FIRE STAIRS

PRIORITY 1

INDUSTRIAL ARTS, NATURAL SCIENCE AND WELDING:

UPPER LEVEL OFFICES LABS

PHASE TWO

Appendix: B pg. 7

In addition to four new fire stairs at the periphery, the south end of the courtyard is enclosed to provide a two story central gathering space that includes new primary vertical circulation (stairs and two elevators) and a bridge connecting the two wings. This new space is sized with open floor area to be a gathering place or “hearth” for the departments within the building. Skylights are added in the upper level office areas. Four new toilet rooms will be provided at the south end of the second level of the building.

Each 70’ structural bay will be configured to accommodate a self contained 6,000+ sf lab module with associated storage, meeting room and office areas. Each lab is “high bay” much like the current labs. Many of the labs require high volume ventilation zones and particulate extraction systems (welding, wood shop, etc.)

Each lab will be physically and acoustically separated with proper ventilation and fire-protection based on use. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing will all be replaced with high efficiency and low water use appliances.

The additional level will create a facility of approximately 120,000 sq. feet of area (an 18% increase is size) while making the overall building more efficient. All areas are made ADA accessible, and a safe asset for the campus.

PLANS RENOVATED CORNETT HALL

Open to Below

New Second Floor Offices Industrial Arts,

Natural sciences and Welding

New Elevators, Stairs and “Hearth” Lounge

Space.

Reconfigured Lab and Prep and meeting

Spaces

New egress stairs

6000 sf

450 sf

Computer Labs/ Seminar

New egress stairs

Appendix: B pg. 8

MASSING STUDY OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT ON CAMPUS

In this Aerial view you can see the new entry “hearth” space, skylights for new second level offices and the courtyard development.

RENOVATED CORNETT

HALL

Appendix: B pg. 9

STUDY FOR A REDEVELOPED COURTYARD

This study indicates development of a new courtyard fenestration supporting the new second level offices. The courtyard provides locations for projects, study, and display of work. At the south end of the space is a new two story industrial arts “hearth” volume, that provides ADA accessibility, lounge and display areas, and stairs and bridges to all levels within the building.

Appendix: B pg. 10

NEW ENTRY ‘HEARTH” SPACE

This study shows the development of a new weather protected space in the center of the building connected to the main entry. It accommodates new elevators and stairs and solves the primary ADA accessibility issues, while creating a central hub for student activity and departmental use.

Appendix: B pg. 11

CORNETT HALL DEFICIENCIES

THE 101, 000 SQ. FT. Cornett Hall is currently home to Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, and Oregon Renewable Energy Center programs on the Klamath Falls Campus. It was originally built in 1964, and has been adapted over the years to accommodate a wide variety of programs. The building’s envelope and building systems are largely beyond their useful life. It has been found to have inadequate structure, emergency egress and it is not ADA accessible.

BUILDING CONDITION Currently the building is configured as a series of interconnected labs and classrooms, primarily on one level. Its tall volumes are appreciated for their flexibility and utilitarian function, but the building falls short of providing proper and safe space for the complex educational programs that it houses. Several building systems currently require replacement, including mechanical and electrical systems, interior and exterior finishes, domestic-water distribution, and the sanitary and storm systems. The exterior is in need of repair and the building requires a new roof.

CODE, ACCESSIBILITY AND LIFE SAFETY ISSUES The building requires correction of seismic structural code-related deficiencies. The long-span structure, while generally sufficient for loading, will require lateral bracing and local reinforcing to meet current seismic codes.

CORNETT HALL

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION MODERNIZATION REQUESTS Appendix: C pg. 12

Due to the fact that the main floor areas are five feet below grade and a half level down from the main entrance level more than half of the building is not ADA accessible. There is no elevator or ramp access from the main entry to the primary building spaces. A major renovation would need to address this issue.

The main life safety concerns are the lack of adequate protected emergency egress and the lack of sufficient isolation and ventilation of potential hazardous fumes and particulates from lab processes. The lack of internal protected corridors creates emergency egress code deficiencies in many spaces on both the main level and the small second level. Compliance with the required (two) means of egress from each room is not comprehensive with much of the egress being through intervening rooms. This pattern of egress is highly restricted in Section 10.14.2 of the 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, a likely impediment to bringing the building up to compliance with the current building zoning code without substantial reconfiguration. These issues, along with the lack of fire suppression systems within the building, classrooms, and labs presents a very real life-safety risk for the University, its faculty and its students.

OTHER KNOWN BUILDING DEFICIENCIES

Unsecured and/or unsafe classroom access, includes connections through potentially hazardous lab space, rather than direct access.

Probable presence of asbestos.

Lack of acoustic separation between uses presents risks and is not conducive to a teaching environment.

Minimal availability of appropriate levels of 220v and 110v electrical power for equipment and classroom uses. Inadequate HVAC, insufficient cooling/heating/ventilation.

Low air quality.

Insufficient daylight in classrooms, offices and some labs.

Inadequate availability of technically equipped “smart classrooms”

Inadequate office support for programs.

Lack of 20,000 gallon Geotech department undergound reservoir.

Main Entry is inaccessible (ADA)

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION MODERNIZATION REQUESTS

Catwalk access is not a protected means of egress. Egress of classrooms and Labs

are often through hazardous space.

Exteriors are in disrepair, new roofs required, open space

development is needed.

Appendix: C pg. 13

BUILDING

This project constructs a new multi-story 40,000 sq. ft. LEED Silver building as the new home for student engagement and enrollment on campus. The building will bring together programs from four separate buildings, streamlining the student experience and making campus operations more efficient. The new building will house enrollment services, admissions, financial aid, registrar, student receivables cashiering services in a one stop location at the main entrance to campus.

This move will allow student services to be centrally administered, with a one stop Customer Help Desk that will answer many requests, but also refer students to the right resources within this building, Consolidating these functions will also free up space in four buildings for needed growth in both administrative and academic functions. This building will help with student recruitment and retention, helping Oregon Tech to achieve the state’s 40 / 40 / 40 goals.

THE PROPOSED SOLUTION The project is a three story building configured to be an inviting and welcoming front door to campus, a first stop for new students and a place of frequent use for returning students.

Located at the Klamath Falls campus entrance, the new building will mark a gateway to the center of campus. It is situated for visibility and ease of access for visitors. A two story porch and glass lobby invites students into the building and provides immediate wayfinding within the space. Students are met at the welcoming Help Desk and will be directed to the appropriate services.

The building is designed at a crossroads, connecting popular campus paths in new ways. Due to the steep site the building can be entered on grade at any of the three levels, a quality that creates a new accessible way to traverse some of the most difficult terrain on campus. The southwest corner is the primary entrance and gives direct ADA access to the first level. Outside a wood column porch addresses a small protected courtyard and shelters the main entrance.

PRIORITY 2 NEW STUDENT CENTER

VIEW CORRIDOR TO LAKE

Primary Campus

Approach

SNELL

DOW CHP

RESIDENCE HALL

CAMPUS UNION

OWENS

Appendix: D pg. 14

On the second floor the north facade exit bridges directly to the Campus Union. An entrance on the northeast corner has a direct accessible path to Residence Hall from level two. A second south-facing entrance to the building from the parking lot enters directly into the upper level of the two story lobby.

Another feature of this building site is the ability of users of the building to experience the campus’ unique relationship to the lake and the mountain geography. The building is located at the terminus of the campus’ Lake View Corridor - a position that affords the project some of the nicest views on campus. The building form responds to this unique campus feature, from the lobby and upper levels the view to the lake is framed and accentuated.

View of building from the west, indicating a glassy lobby terminating the Lake View Corridor.

Views to the Lake

Appendix: D pg. 15

VIEW OF THE STUDENT SERVICES COURTYARD A small protected south-facing courtyard provides a welcome buffer from the parking lot, and an area of respite.

Appendix: D pg. 16

VIEW OF STUDENT SERVICES FROM CAMPUS ENTRY DRIVE

The building is a three story form that steps up the sloped site, expressed as two levels above grade. It is configured to be an inviting and welcoming front door to campus, a first stop for new students and a place of frequent use for returning students.

Appendix: D pg. 17

VIEW FROM THE SOUTHWEST

Appendix: D pg. 18

BOIVIN HALL MODERNIZATION

This project updates interior and exterior of the existing 47,400 sf. Boivin Hall. The scope of the building remodel includes the complete redevelopment of the interior and a limited amount of envelope upgrades. The project includes substantial upgrades to all of the building systems and will bring the buildings in compliance with the current; building and safety codes, American with Disabilities Act, and other pertinent regulations.

Work will include some re-partitioning as classrooms and offices are right-sized for current uses and upgraded to current technology, (smart classrooms). The work will include new finishes throughout, new floors, new ceilings, and lighting. It also will widen corridors, updated ADA accessible restrooms, and the creation of study/ interaction spaces. A new Lounge space created in the center of the plan with new skylights and upgraded finishes. Some fixed casework for study alcove seating, upgraded finishes in social spaces. Updating classroom technology to create “smart classrooms”. Also included are HVAC, Plumbing, FP, and seismic structural upgrades. Exterior improvements will include some new windows in classrooms and offices and new weather vestibules. On the exterior, cladding failures will be addressed and new brick piers will be added to match the recent Owens Hall updates.

PRIORITY 3

Appendix: E pg. 19

New Weather Vestibule

Central Lounge study Space with new skylilghts Widened corridors with seating alcoves Reconfigured (right- sized) classrooms New Exterior brick piers

PLANS MODERNIZED BOIVIN HALL

1ST FLOOR PLAN 1”= 50’

EXISTING BOIVIN HALL

Appendix: E pg. 20