Capital Program Report Board of Trustees October 8, 2021

MAJOR / INTERMEDIATE CAPITAL PROJECTS

Interdisciplinary Science Building (formerly known as Sciences Building Addition - STEM I)

WWU is working with Perkins+Will (design consultant) and BNBuilders, General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM). The project is scheduled for Spring Quarter 2022 occupancy. Live video feed is available at: https://cpd.wwu.edu/interdisciplinary-science-building-webcams. Below are project photos.

Screen capture of the webcam from September 13, 2021 Aerial photo from September 1, 2021

Interior photos from August 31, 2021 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Perkins+Will, the selected design consultant, has completed the Design Development phase. In August, the estimates compiled by Mortenson Company, the GC/CM contractor, came in over budget. The design and construction teams have entered into a thorough and comprehensive collaboration to reconcile the building scope and challenging market conditions with the project budget. The State approved funding in the 2021-2023 capital budget and construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2022. The project is scheduled for occupancy in Spring 2024.

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Multiple Building Access Control

DECO/Dutton Electric and their subcontractor Convergint Technologies have successfully reached final completion for the access control system conversion.

Alma Clark Glass Hall (formerly known as New Residence Hall)

The progressive design team consists of Lydig Construction from Spokane and Mahlum Architects from Seattle. Substantial completion was reached in early September. Clark Glass is now occupied, although some work will continue through 2022 to complete all contract and corrective items. The project also improved ADA accessibility to Ridgeway Commons from the south entrance of the Alma Clark Glass Hall (CG) to the second-floor dining facility. Ridgeway Commons is the closest eatery to the new residence hall. The Ridgeway Commons scope includes adding an elevator, two gender neutral and ADA accessible restrooms, as well as upgrading the fire alarm system. Work in Ridgeway Commons is complete.

The following webpage shows live video feed from webcams installed for the CG portion of the project: https://cpd.wwu.edu/new-residence-hall-webcams

Graphics being installed on the fourth floor Multipurpose Room

Shared Kitchen on fourth floor

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Fairhaven Academic Replace Main Electrical Switch Gear

This project was awarded to DECO/Dutton Electric Co. Construction reached completion in September 2021. Physical Plant Underground Fuel System

This project replaces the underground fuel system (fuel tank) at the Physical Plant. This construction contract was awarded to Granite Petroleum LLC. The project also replaces the antiquated underground storm water and sewer systems at the Physical Plant. All work associated with the storm water and sewer systems has been completed. The fuel tank has been installed and the contractor is finishing the commissioning of the fuel tank and associated utilities. Construction is scheduled for completion in October 2021. Student Development & Success Center

An RFQ process has completed for the selection of a consultant firm for the predesign of the Student Development and Success Center, an approximately 40,000 GSF new building that will co-locate student advising, admissions and financial aid representatives, counseling, and career development into one collaborative facility. Nine teams submitted responses to the RFQ, with the following four being shortlisted to advance to the interview stage: Mahlum Architects, Miller Hull Partnership, Opsis Architecture with RMC Architects, and Rolluda Architects with McLennan Design. The committee recommended Mahlum Architects, who distinguished themselves with a strong, well-rounded approach to addressing DEI inclusion and enhancement. They demonstrated strong qualifications in integrated planning for sustainability, and in meeting the expectations of an excellent program and predesign report. During the interview, they further distinguished themselves with the quality of their team, their ability to proactively manage and encourage productive stakeholder engagement, and their expertise in higher education broadly and student services, in particular. The Vice Presidents have approved the recommendation and we are currently in negotiations with Mahlum Architects. The contract will be below the minimum level requiring Board approval, therefore it will be managed administratively when completed. Heating System Conversion Feasibility Study

An RFQ process has been completed for the selection of a consultant firm that will study the feasibility of converting the existing steam distribution system on the WWU campus to a water-based system. The intent is to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, the WWU heating system’s greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact. The committee has recommended Säzän Group. The action item to approve the contract for Säzän Group will be presented at the October 2021 Board meeting. 2021-2023 Capital Budget

The Legislature released their compromised 2021-23 Capital Budget (Budget) in late April 2021 and the Governor signed the legislative bill in May 2021. The Budget included $70.104 million in funding for Western and consisted of the following:

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - $51 million • Minor Works – Preservation - $4.8 million • 2021-23 Classroom and Lab Upgrades - $2.5 million • Student Development and Success Center (predesign) - $225,000 • Coast Salish Longhouse - $4.5 million • Minor Works – Program - $1 million • Access Control - $2.015 million • Heating System Conversion Feasibility Study - $450,000 in grant funding • Preventive Facility Maintenance and Building System Repairs - $3.614 million

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Western submitted a supplemental Capital Budget request in September for an additional $3 million for the 2021-2023 Classroom and Lab Upgrades project, and an additional $2 million in Minor Works – Program. The Capital Planning Working Group and Vice Presidents will soon meet to discuss the 2023-2025 Capital Request and Ten-Year Capital Plan. The Draft 2023-2025 Capital Request and Ten-Year Capital Plan is anticipated to be presented to the Board at the April 2022 meeting. For more information about the major projects, the Capital Program, and the Capital Planning Process, please visit the Office of Capital Planning and Development website: https://cpd.wwu.edu/2021-23-capital-budget-request.