Capital Planning & Construction

Our Campus advocates for a project. Then SUNY Capital Facilities evaluates the project request (primarily based on deferred maintenance, fci, critical maintenance. Projects are scored for all Campuses in the system (not including community colleges.) SUNY provides funding and/or approval for the project

There are two categories of funding allocated to SUNY over the past decade:

Lump Funding

This funding category is used by SUNY to allocate funds for large construction projects.

SUBOA Allocation

This funding is allocated to campus through a formula that considers:

• Average SUNY Plattsburgh allocation is $3.5 million
• $1 million has been allocated annual for minor critical projects for which the campus has more discretion however, each project must meet certain criteria and receive approval from SUNY and the Department of Budget
• These funds are primarily used for small critical maintenance and project requests (cost must be under $150,000)

A project is considered Minor Critical Maintenance (MCM) when it meets the following criteria:

• Critical maintenance preserves existing Sate-owned capital assets or facilities in good working condition
• Project scope completed within 12 months
• Project limited to a specific building or group of related buildings
• Project limited to discrete components of a specific buildings or group of related
• Project addresses specific aspects of campus site or infrastructure
• Must have minimum useful life of 10 years
• $5,000 – $150,000 (design & construction)

Examples of non-qualifying MCM projects:

• Grouping of unrelated tasks into one projects
• Projects to accommodate cost overruns relating to separate project
• New construction, additions, or facility upgrades that are not a critical maintenance project
• Studies or stand-alone design services unrelated to a qualifying minor critical maintenance

Update — Slate is about 100% completed. All that remains is a minor amount of chimney repair, site work, and closeout documentation.

Timeline — Expected to be complete by end of Spring 2022.

Scope — The existing sloped slate roof of CV Hall is at the end of its functional life expectancy. The slate along with all underlayments, copper roofing, fascia and trim will be replaced with new products.

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Update — The design includes the full replacement of the bathroom mechanical systems, reconfiguration of the space, new finishes, ADA accessibility, increased privacy and reconfiguration of the CD apartment kitchen area. Bid documents were completed and due to the pandemic the project will be shelved and considered in the future.

Timeline — Project is on hold.

Scope — The design includes the full replacement of the mechanical systems as well as the reconfiguration of the bathroom space. The bathrooms will feature ADA accessibility as well as increased privacy for the residents.

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Update — Work is scheduled to begin March 2022 and extend through the summer.

Scope — This project is intended to repair and preserve the masonry facades of Feinberg Library. This restoration effort will include the replacement of deteriorating brick and other cast concrete components, installation of new flashing and control joints, repointing existing brick and the application of a masonry sealant.

Update — Bleachers are 100% removed, as well as the mercury sports floor abated. The new jumping pit is 50% complete. Painting is in progress as well as cleaning of the upper roof steel and ductwork. New filters for the AHU’s are being installed. The new bleachers are scheduled to be completed on May 13, 2022.

Estimated Timeline — Project completion is expected in June of 2022.

Scope — The existing track surface will be removed and reinstalled with a new and upgraded running surface, as well as the inner rubberized flooring of the gym replaced with an artificial grass turf playing surface. The existing bleachers will be replaced, and new jumping pits for track relocated outbound of the track running surface. New lighting and overall painting is included.

Update — Finished flooring is installed, painting is approximately 90% complete. Cabinetry is in progress. IVS (camera system) will be onsite to install the cameras February 2022

Estimated Timeline — Spring 2022

Scope — The existing nursing labs 205 and 255 of Hawkins will be completely renovated to include numerous individual simulation labs, that will have updated finishes and features to improve learning opportunities.

    

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Update — Abatement has been completed on floors 2 through 9 and the ground floor. Abatement continues on the first floor. Floors 9 through 5, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire suppression rough in are in process. In addition on floors 9 through 5 the GC is framing partitions, shaft walls, sheetrock installation, self leveling underlayment, and fire stopping, Floors 4 through 2 general demolition is taking place.

Timeline — Substantial completion is anticipated for late April 2022.

Scope — The design includes the full replacement of the mechanical systems as well as the reconfiguration of the bathroom space. The bathrooms will feature ADA accessibility as well as increased privacy for the residents.

 

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Update — Work on the masonry restoration at Kehoe is on hold for the winter. The large scaffolding, called mast climbers, are still in place so the contractor can jump back in as soon as weather permits. Work is expected to restart in mid-March on the west side of the building. There will be some impacts to parking areas around the building during construction.

Estimated Timeline — Work began July 2021 and will continue until cold weather arrives then resume Spring 2022 as warmer weather permits.

Scope — This project will address sections of failing masonry causing water infiltration and the repair of exposed rebar. The project includes a sprayed concrete finish “shotcrete” on the exposed concrete faces of the building, as well as limited brick repointing (grinding out of deteriorated mortar, and replacement of new mortar).

 

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Update — Electric Vehicle stations have been installed, following up on their inclusion on our campus account with ChargePoint.

Estimated Timeline — Completed by Summer 2022

Scope — The existing pavement surface will be removed, and a new stone subbase and new asphalt layers replaced. Installation of 4 electrical vehicle charging stations. Existing manholes and drainage structures to be repaired and/or replaced as needed.

 

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Estimated Timeline — Work is tentatively scheduled for the Spring/Summer 2022.

Scope — Project has been awarded to Titan Roofing. We are awaiting a construction schedule, and Notice to Proceed. A coordination meeting with the masonry project is forthcoming to determine the feasible start date of the roof replacement.

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Update — The first phase of the Memorial Hall Renovation is substantially complete and open for use! This phase of the project includes a fully renovated lobby, a new recreation gym and renovated restrooms. Remaining scope for this phase includes an audio visual package and furniture for the lobby.

Scope — Memorial Hall is dedicated to the college’s athletic and student recreational services. The building has been operational since 1963. This project will renovate the building to improve increased efficiencies and utilization as well as address the changing functional needs. Building mechanical systems are included for renovation in the project scope. Phase I of the renovation is expected to start late during the winter of 2019/2020. This Phase will incorporate the replacement of the existing pool with a new recreation gym, a revitalized main third floor lobby, new restrooms on the third floor, and new surge space on the first floor to facilitate moving of program space for future phases.

          

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Update — Project has been bid, waiting for Notice of Award to MLB Construction. We have moved out the remaining fitness equipment from the Phase II work area, but need to formulate a list of further items to be removed by the campus prior to construction starting.

Timeline — The project is currently in contracting and construction work is expected to begin in early summer.

Scope — This Phase will incorporate the replacement of mechanical systems for the competition gym, new bleachers and new floor. It will also completely renovate the second floor coaching offices, sports medicine and team locker rooms. The first floor will be a major renovation of the fitness center space, including a much needed expansion of the fitness center space. The climbing wall will be relocated and be replaced with new features as well. The existing exterior masonry will be repointed, marble headers and jambs replaced, as well as flashing repaired or replaced.

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Update — Project was bid Feb. 2022. The apparent low bidder is L.H. LaPlante Mechanical.

Estimated Timeline — Work is tentatively planned to start the summer of 2022, and complete in time for the Fall Semester of 2023.

Scope — Initial scope will be to replace in kind the current air handling units with new upgraded energy efficient units, along with a new duct distribution system. Functional improvements to include possibly a dust collection and upgraded exhaust system in the scene shop of the theatre. The areas to be addressed include Hartman Theatre, offices on the east end of the building, scene shop, black box theatre, and ancillary support spaces.

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Update — Design is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2022

Estimated Timeline — Construction is delayed currently due to COVID-19 related budget restrictions.

Scope — This project will address sections of failing masonry causing water infiltration and the repair of exposed rebar. The project includes a sprayed concrete finish “shotcrete” on the exposed concrete faces of the building, as well as limited brick repointing (grinding out of deteriorated mortar, and replacement of new mortar).

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Construction completed Fall 2019. This project included a complete replacement of all finishes within the six existing public bathrooms. The existing bathrooms by the 1st floor main entrance had two additional unisex bathrooms constructed in front of them by borrowing space from the existing bathrooms. All bathrooms were retrofitted to comply with the current accessibility standard in the NYS Building Code.

Construction has been completed and the center was opened prior to the start Spring 2019. AEDA was selected as the design firm for the multicultural unity space. The project kicked off in summer 2018 with a construction completion date of Jan. 7, 2019. Student focus groups were engaged during the spring 2018 semester regarding the program needs for a multicultural unity space. It will include Title IX offices.

This extensive rehabilitation of the existing elevated walkway, called the podium, which connects numerous buildings at the second-floor level. It involved removing the existing walking surface pavers down to the existing structural slab. A new membrane, drainage and stamped concrete walking surface was installed. An impressed current cathodic protection system was installed to protect the reinforcing steel in the structure. Also new to the structure, a radiant heat snow melt system in the hardscape portions, to minimize if not negate snow removal operations. The reduction in heavy snow removal equipment and use of chlorides as deicers will serve to vastly extend the life of the Podium. New green spaces spruce up the walkways along the railing edges, and the underside was rehabilitated to fix all the damaged concrete from water infiltration. The two approaches to the bridge over Broad St. were also completely replaced.

Phase I included the podium spanning from the walkway starting at Parking Lot 8 of Yokum Hall by Beaumont Hall and completing at Hudson Hall. Construction began Aug. 2016 and ended Dec. 2018.

Phase II included the podium spanning from Parking Lot 28 at the walkway between ACC and Feinberg Library, over to Myers, Yokum and Kehoe. Construction began Aug. 2016 and ended Jan. 2019.

The work under Phase I involves a replacement of one HTHW Generator, reconfiguration of piping, abatement of asbestos containing insulation, replacement of pumps and valves, as well as a reconfiguration of the control room and bathrooms. The work under Phase II involves a replacement of two HTHW Generators and associated piping. This will complete the renovation work of the Central Heating Plant.

This project involved a complete revamping of the dining hall and kitchen equipment. It will provide a significant improvement in the campus dining experience with presentation of the cooking experience, new venues, dining level bathrooms, new furniture, new décor and finishes. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades will be provided as well to serve the new kitchen equipment and users in the dining hall. The project will be phased throughout the summers and academic sessions to maintain a completely operable and accessible dining hall throughout the renovation.

 

Construction of phase two was completed on 12/15/20. The design includes the full replacement of the mechanical systems as well as the reconfiguration of the bathrooms into individual private bathrooms. The bathrooms will feature ADA accessibility as well as increased privacy for the residents.

This project was completed Spring 2019. Trane units were set and the installation of the glycol piping to the new units occurred. Final testing was completed prior to the end of the spring semester.

This project wrapped up within the first few weeks of Fall 2018. Fuller Excavating performed very well getting the HTHW back up and running for the start of the fall semester. This project included a replacement of the HTHW lines for Zones 1 and 2 from the vault within the Central Heating Plant to the manholes across the street along Sanborn Ave. Extension. Traffic will be restricted in the immediate area of construction. Access to the Service Building, CHP, and the Maintenance Garage will be maintained via Rugar St.

      

The project was completed Fall 2019. The existing pervious concrete parking lots deteriorated to the point of severe degradation. The project removed the concrete and loose stone subbase. There is new compacted subbase stone course, new asphalt base and top courses, some new curbing and line striping. Hudson Main and annex parking lots were stripped down to subgrade level and asphalt layers installed. Curbing and sidewalks received limited replacement to address any damaged areas, as well as any storm water redirecting to improve drainage and safety concerns.

Construction started on 5/17/19 and was completed on 7/21/20. The design is focused at providing new building finishes, building envelope improvements, full service kitchenettes/lounges of floors 1 through 3, inclusion of food service vendor, reconfiguration of building living space to suites with private bathrooms including ADA bathrooms, full coverage sprinkler system, electrical system upgrades, mechanical system upgrades including full building AC, generator power for life safety systems, elevator, site improvements that will remove the concrete hardscape that now exists.

Construction began May 2017 and was complete Spring 2020. It provided new building finishes, building envelope improvements, laundry areas on floors 1 through 3, full service kitchenettes of floors 1 through 3, full coverage sprinkler system, generator power for life safety systems, building envelope enhancements, new elevator, site improvements that will remove the concrete hardscape that now exists, and total renovation of the existing bathrooms that will include ADA accessibility as well as increased privacy. Finally, this renovation will include the reconfiguration of the ground floor spaces into office spaces that will house EOP and SSS.

Construction began May 2017 and was complete Spring 2020. The project provided the full replacement of the mechanical systems as well as the reconfiguration of the bathrooms into individual private bathrooms. The bathrooms will feature ADA accessibility as well as increased privacy for the residents.

Design and construction completed Fall 2019. This project included a replacement of the glazing of the existing skylight, with a new energy efficient, tinted glazing. The existing glazing is structurally sound, however is not insulated and not UV resistant. The seals have all deteriorated and the skylight is leaking in many locations. The new glazing will improve the UV resistance as it will be tinted and reflect much of the heat in the summer. It will also be weather tight.

 

The Psychology Department and Clinics have moved into the new spaces in July 2017. A complete renovation of the South end of Sibley Hall, including a new second floor in the gymnasium space. The gym has been taken off line and replaced with offices and clinic space for the psychology dept. Other department moves will be occurring within the current Third Age, NCTRC, and EHS locations to support this renovation.

The design involved the reconfiguration of the existing floors into one large suite that will provide more open movement and easier access to social spaces, complete renovation of the bathrooms that will provide increased privacy, full service kitchenette’s on floors 2 through 9, study lounge on floors 2 through 9, additional study lounges on the 2nd floor, addition of a larger lounge on the 9th floor facing south that will allow residents to take in the views of the lake that this building has to offer, reconfiguration of the lounge areas on the first floor that will interconnect with a communicating staircase to the lounge in the basement, reconfiguration of the lobby and RD Office area to provide much needed work areas for staff, renovation of the res life offices, renovation of the RD apartment that will provide more living area, site improvements that will provide welcoming gathering places, upgrade of all building services, full coverage sprinkler system, installation of energy efficient windows and installation of exterior insulation panels that will mirror deFredenburgh, Moffitt and Hood Hall.

Construction was completed on July 17, 2017 and students have moved in!

Renovation of the 9 story resident hall began on May 24, 2016 with a completion date of July 17, 2017. The work involved the reconfiguration of the existing floors into one large suite that will provide more open movement and social spaces, complete renovation of the bathrooms that will provide increased privacy, full service kitchenette’s on floors 2 through 9, study lounge on floors 2 through 9, rebuilding of the elevators, reconfiguration of the lounge areas on the first floor that will interconnect with a communicating staircase to the lounge in the basement, reconfiguration of the lobby and RD Office area, relocation of the RD apartment that will provide more living area, site improvements that will provide welcoming gathering places, upgrade of all building services, full coverage sprinkler system, installation of energy efficient windows and installation of exterior insulation panels that will mirror deFredenburgh, Moffitt and Hood Hall.

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Angell College Center

Signage expected completion May 2020

Campus Signage

12" Exterior building identifiers

Field House

Storage Building — Contractor is finalizing subcontractors, has been working on submittals and a baseline progress schedule. Tentatively, has the modular building components arriving the first week of April 2022

Hawkins Hall

Courtyard John Ettling & Lisa Lewis Courtyard, currently out to bid, planned construction summer of 2020.

Parking Lot Signage

Logo replacement is on-going

Sibley Hall

100 Section — Construction of six storage closets, ceiling, lighting, and flooring upgrades

Courtyard — Make-A-Wish courtyard renovation construction scheduled Spring 2020

Throughout Building — Light and ceiling replacement

 

Tower Way

Exterior lighting — Scheduled Fall 2019

102 Broad Street

Exterior painting

Angell College Center

Rear courtyard retaining wall repair

Help Desk Renovation

Cardinal lounge/Alumni Conference room carpet

Cardinal lounge/Alumni Conference room lighting — New LED fixtures installed

Center for Student Involvement

Student Affairs Suite

   

Beaumont Hall

Second Floor Upgrade

   

Robotics and third floor classroom

Campus Fire Alarm

Upgrades — All academic and residential buildings complete

Campus Parking Lot Signage 

Campus Sidewalk

Various sidewalk replacements

Feinberg

Walkway Leading to Podium by Feinberg Loading Dock Before

Hawkins Hall

Flooring Upgrades

Kehoe

Parking lighting upgrade

Administration and Finance suite

MacDonough Hall

Tennis court resealed

Myers Fine Arts

Rainbow Crosswalk

Sibley Hall

Suite 400 — Ceiling, lighting, and flooring upgrades, completed

Student Health and Counseling Center

Check-In Sheds