DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

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1 DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY October 29, 2015

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY III. GENERAL FACILITY DATA A. Primary School B. Elementary / Middle School IV. FACILITIES ASSESSMENT A. Elementary / Middle School 1. Site 2. Building Envelope a. Roof b. Doors / Windows c. Masonry d. Other Materials 3. Interior Finishes 4. MEP Systems B. Capital Improvements Costs Estimates V. OPTIONS A. Capital Improvements to Elementary / Middle School B. Addition to Primary School to Accommodate 4th through 8th Grades C. Cost Estimate to Options 1, 2 and 3

3 I. INTRODUCTION In June of 2015, the Dennis Township Board of Education engaged DIGroupArchitecture to develop a Facilities Assessment and Feasibility Study to investigate the physical condition of the elementary/middle school as well as the feasibility of consolidating the district s entire student body at the primary school location with the necessary addition(s) to accommodate same. The Facilities Assessment at the elementary school examined the required improvements based upon the age of the original building and subsequent addition, the condition of the mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems as well as NJDOE guidelines, applicable code standards and best practices. The Feasibility Study examines the decline in enrollment from 616 in 2010 to 530 in 2014, the size of the existing elementary/middle school vs. the NJDOE model for a similar facility as well as the amount of space required at the primary school to accommodate the district s student population.

4 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Feasibility Study is divided into two parts: the assessment of the capital improvements necessary to address deficiencies at the Dennis Township Elementary/Middle School and the feasibility of adding to the existing Primary School to accommodate grades 3 through 8 presently housed at the Elementary/Middle School. The associated costs of each option are also addressed in the study. GENERAL FACILITY DATA A. The Primary School, built in 2004 with a capacity of 329 students in 51,105 gsf (1), currently holds 166 students in grades K through 3. The school occupies a site of some 45.9 acres. B. Dennis Township Elementary/Middle School, originally constructed in 1954 with additions in 1958, 1964, 1973, 1988, 1996 and 2003, has a capacity of 608 and currently houses 318 students in 89,670 gsf in grades 4 through 8. The combined functional capacity for both schools is 937 with a current total enrollment as of October 15, 2014 of 530. FACILITY ASSESSMENT DIG and our MEP consultant toured the existing Elementary/Middle School to assess the current conditions of the following building components: Site Building Shell Interior Finishes MEP Systems The assessment outlines capital improvements that will be required over the next 5 to 10 years in order to keep the building operational and provide a safe and secure environment for its students, staff and administration. The costs for the entire capital improvement program is estimated at over $13 million in today s dollars. (1) includes BOE offices

5 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OPTIONS Based upon the over-capacity at both the Primary School and the Elementary/Middle School, a model was developed for a combined facility at the Primary School location to house the entire District s enrollment. This model was then tested against the footprint of the existing Middle School to determine the size of an addition(s) that would be required to house the Elementary/Middle School population at this location. FINDINGS 1. The proposed addition would be approximately 46,994 sf. 2. The total size of the Primary, Elementary & Middle School building would be 95,167 gsf or 42,646 gsf less than the existing Primary School at 48,173 gsf and the existing Elementary/Middle School at 89,670 gsf. 3. Probable cost of the addition would be approximately $17,752,740 in today s dollars. CONCLUSION While the cost of Option 2 is in excess of $4 million over Option 1, the cost of operating the two facilities would potentially offset the difference in a very short time. According to District records, the two facilities average $21.31/sf per year in total operating costs. A reduction in total building footprint and site area operated by the District by over 40,000 sf could result in a savings of some $800,000/year. The actual size of the addition and probable cost savings beyond the simple calculation outlined above are beyond the scope of this study.

6 III. GENERAL FACILITY DATA DENNIS TWP. PRIMARY SCHOOL School Name: School Address: Dennis Twp. Primary School 601 Hagen Road Cape May Courthouse, NJ Current Use: Proposed Use: Educational Educational Grades: Pre-K 3 & 4, K, 1, 2 &3 Capacity: 329 Enrollment 14 / Total Staff: 53 Original Building: 2004 Additions: Gross Building Area: Construction Type: N/A 51,105 gsf 2C Number of Stories: 1 Site Area: 45.9 acres

7 III. GENERAL FACILITY DATA DENNIS TWP. ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL School Name: School Address: Dennis Twp. Elementary / Middle School 165 Academy Road Dennisville, NJ Current Use: Proposed Use: Educational Educational Grades: Elementary Grades 4 & 5 Middle Grades 6, 7 & 8 Capacity: Elementary / Middle Enrollment 14 / Total Staff: 92 Original Building: 1952 Additions: 1990, 2003 Gross Building Area: Construction Type: 89,670 gsf+ 3B Number of Stories: 1 Site Area:

8 IV. FACILITIES ASSESSMENT DENNIS TWP. ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL

9 SITEWORK The paved areas serving as vehicle access and parking are patched, cracked and showing signs of severe deterioration at the edges since curbing and storm water management are now extinct. Similarly, the existing concrete sidewalks are mainly in poor condition and due to the lack of curbing or wheel stops are frequently driven on by vehicles whose weight they were not designed to support. In a comprehensive plan to upgrade the facility, the parking lots should be milled, regraded to provide positive drainage with curbs and a storm water management system installed. Included in this plan should be new concrete sidewalks and directional signage. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS SITE

10 ROOF The existing roof is mostly a built-up system well beyond its useful lifespan. It is a patchwork quilt of repairs. It is deteriorating to the point of cataclysmic failure. The roof, flashings and associated accessories must be replaced in their entirety. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS BUILDING SHELL

11 WINDOWS & DOORS Both the windows and the majority of the doors have been upgraded the windows with an insulated glass and aluminum panel and the doors with FRP leafs. A few other wood and hollow metal doors remain, mostly on the C wing courtyard side and some mechanical spaces, and these should be replaced as should the aluminum entry doors at the main entrance which are showing their age. Miscellaneous caulking should be done around the windows but otherwise they are in good condition. BUILDING SHELL BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS

12 EXTERIOR WALLS The exterior walls of the building are generally in good shape, the exception being some of the remaining wood trim, soffit and fascia boards and the exterior insulation finish system EIFS at the front entry and modular units. In one area at the Media center the metal soffit material has become loose and provided a home for some indigent birds. Each one of these items should be repaired to provide the exterior walls, fascias and soffits with as much limited maintenance material as possible. As part of the storm water management system, it is recommended that all roof drains and exterior leaders be tied into the system to get water away from the building s walls and floors and help prevent dampness and mold from finding its way into the building. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS BUILDING SHELL

13 INTERIOR DOORS / HARDWARE The interior doors in the entire school are wood of varying age and condition as is the hardware. The older sections have wood frames. Replacement of the wood frames with hollow metal frames and replacement of the older wood doors is recommended. Hardware replacement is also advised throughout the school to standardize all hardware and comply with handicapped accessibility. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS INTERIOR FINISHES

14 FLOORING The school contains the following types of flooring: Vinyl composition tile (VCT) over vinyl asbestos tile in the cafeteria, poured monolithic flooring, carpet, wood in the gymnasium, ceramic tile in the toilets and porcelain tile in the entry vestibule. The VCT in the cafeteria is over VAT, in poor condition and continues to worsen. As a hardwood material the VAT should be removed and the entire floor replaced. The VCT is generally in good condition. However, due to its age and lack of material replacement stock as well as the desire to update the look of the school, replacement should be part of the plan. The poured monolithic floor in the newest wings of the building is in good condition and no action is required. Carpet in offices and the Media Center are in poor condition and should be replaced. The wood gym floor is generally in good condition and no action is required. The ceramic tile is considered as part of the toilet rooms assessment and the porcelain tile in the entry vestibule is in good shape. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS INTERIOR FINISHES

15 CEILINGS The vast majority of the school is suspended 2 x 4 acoustic tile ceilings (ACT). Due to the lack of insulation in the roof and presence of high levels of humidity between the ceiling and the roof, most of the ACT as beveled. This can result in mold growth and poor air quality in the plenium space as well as in the classroom. All rooms and corridors affected in this way should be replaced and the plenium space modified to prevent a recurrence of the condition. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS INTERIOR FINISHES

16 TOILET ROOMS The toilet rooms throughout the school are a wide variety of sizes, handicapped accessibility and the conditions of the finishes. It is recommended that with the exception of the 1990 s D wing the toilet rooms be completely refurbished. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS INTERIOR FINISHES

17 CASEWORK, CHALK & TACK MARKERBOARDS Casework in numerous classrooms shows signs of deterioration. Chalkboards and tackable surfaces and markerboards should be replaced as part of any comprehensive plan to upgrade the facility. BUILDING COMPONENT ANALYSIS INTERIOR FINISHES

18 V. OPTIONS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

19 This part of our engagement by the District, the Feasibility Study, looks at two options: Option 1 The scope of proposed capital improvements required at the existing Elementary/ Middle school (based upon an assessment of the facility) and costs of same. Option 2 Proposed addition to the primary school to make it a pre-k 3 through 8th grade facility. METHODOLOGY Option 1 is contained in the first part of this report as the Facilities Assessment for the Dennis Township Elementary/Middle school. Option 2 looks at the anticipated District-wide enrollment and develops a model based upon NJDOE F.E.S. standards to house that population in the existing primary school and any necessary addition(s). The costs for both of these options is also included for comparison. A. PROGRAM ANALYSIS: ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL The following program analysis compares the existing Elementary/Middle school to the NJDOE F.E.S. Model for the same number of spaces that presently exist at the facility. It shows that if constructed today, the building would be some 16,450 sf less than the present facility. Existing Bldg NJDOE F.E.S. General Classroom avg. 842 sf ea 29,505 sf sf 13,600 sf 800 sf 15,200 sf 28,800 sf Special Ed avg. 683 sf 2,733 sf 600 sf 2,400 sf Visual & Perform Arts Music 1,255 sf 1,255 sf 1,250 sf 1,250 sf Art 990 sf 900 sf Food Service/Assembly 5,775 sf (1) 5,775 sf 6,250 sf 6,250 sf P.E. 6,220 sf (1) 6,220 sf Tech. Lit. Comp. Lab sf 740 sf 850 sf 850 Media Center Media Center w/ Support 3,120 sf 3,120 sf 4,000 sf 4,000 sf SGI 343 avg. 687 sf 1,600 sf 1,600 sf Health Services 675 sf (3) 675 sf 400 sf 400 sf Admin/Student Services 3,507 sf (4) 3,507 sf 2,125 sf 2,125 sf Add l Program Space: 333 sf (5) 333 sf n/a Science: 1,315 avg. 2,630 sf 1,250 2,500 sf 725 sf (6) 725 sf 2,125 sf 2,125 sf DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

20 Existing Bldg (1) Includes cafeteria, servery, kitchen and support space. (2) Includes gym, P.E. lockers, P.E. office & storage. (3) Includes all spaces in Health Suite. (4) Includes mail office, student services & faculty rooms. (5) Transportation office. (6) Middle School office. NJDOE F.E.S. Industrial Arts 2,995 sf 2,995 sf n/a - Total NSF 61,890 52,300 nsf nsf Total GSF 89,670 73,220 gsf Net / Gross gsf DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

21 B. PROGRAM ANALYSIS: PRIMARY SCHOOL The following analysis of the primary school indicates its capacity based upon the NJDOE model as well as the number and size of specialized and shared spaces that could be utilized to help meet any expanded program at this site. The analysis shows the existing facility under the allowable sf per student allowed by the NJDOE 112 gsf vs. 125 nsf. F.E.S. Generating Classrooms Pre-K Classrooms (30 Students) 952 sf 1,904 sf Pre-K Special Ed Kindergarten (126 Students) 952 sf 3,808 sf General Classrooms (252 Students) 857 sf 10,284 sf Special Ed (24 Students) 577 sf 1,154 sf 17,150 sf Visual & Performing Arts 1,115 sf 1,115 sf Food Service / Assembly 7,908 sf 7,908 sf P.E. 482 sf 482 sf Tech. Literacy 789 sf 789 sf Media Center 2,061 sf 2,061 sf SGI 400 sf avg. 1,602 sf 13,957 sf Health Services 553 sf 553 sf Admin / Student Services 1,715 sf 1,715 sf Faculty Support 453 sf 453 sf 2,721 sf DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY Total Capacity 432 Students 90% Utilization 389 Students Total NSF (1) 33,828 sf Total GSF (1) 48,173 sf Grossing Factor 1.42 GSF/Student 112 sf/student NJDOE Allowance 125 sf/student (1) Does not include area occupied by Superintendent s office.

22 C. PROGRAM ANALYSIS: COMBINED PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL The final analysis developed a model for a single building solution based upon the spaces available in the existing building and the required additional space to accommodate a total enrollment at 90% utilization of 583 students. F.E.S. Capacity Generating Classrooms Room Type # of Rooms Students/ Room Total Students NSF/Room Total NSF Pre-K Classroom Kindergarten ,904 General Classrooms Grades ,142 Grades 4& ,428 Grades ,400 Special Education 96 Total Seats % Utilization Rate 520 Proposed Program Room Type # of Rooms NSF/ Room Total NSF Existing NSF Pre-K Classroom Kindergarten ,856 2,856 General Classrooms Grades ,142 5,332 (1) Grade ,714 1,714 Grade ,600 1,600 New NSF Grades ,200 4,800 2,400 Special Education ,400 1,200 3,600 Art Room 1 1,115 1,115 1,115 Music Room 1 1,200 1,200 1,200 Technology Computer Lab Computer Lab 1 1,200 1,200 P.E. Allowance 1 6,713 6,713 6,713 Auxiliary Gym 1 3,640 3,640 3,640 P.E. Offices/Changing Rms 2 ea Science 2 1,200 2,400 2,400 Food Service 1 6,900 6,900 6,900 DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

23 Media Center 1 6,250 6,250 2,061 4,189 SGI ,400 1, Health Services Admin/Student Services 1 5,015 5,015 1,715 3,300 Faculty Support , Total NSF 32,261 nsf 31,329 nsf Total Gross SF 48,173 gsf 46,994 gsf Grossing Factor (1) Includes two K 952 nsf THE ANALYSIS SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: 1. In order to accommodate the 3rd through 8th grades at the primary school, an addition of some 31,329 nsf or 46,994 gsf would be required. This would more than double the size of the existing school. 2. The total size of the proposed primary, elementary and middle schools would be some 95,167 gsf. This is 42,646 sf less than the combined existing primary school at 48,173 gsf and the existing elementary/middle school at 89,670 gsf (137,843 gsf.) 3. The 31% reduction in sf represents a substantial potential savings in operating costs over the life cycle of a reduced building footprint. DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

24 D. PROGRAM ANALYSIS: COMBINED PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL The third option developed a model for a single building solution based upon the spaces available in the existing Elementary/Middle School and the required additional space to accommodate a total enrollment at 90% utilization of 583 students. F.E.S. Capacity Generating Classrooms Room Type # of Rooms Students/ Room Total Students NSF/Room Total NSF Pre-K Classroom Kindergarten ,904 General Classrooms Grades ,142 Grades 4& ,428 Grades ,400 Special Education Total Seats % Utilization Rate 520 Proposed Program Room Type # of Rooms NSF/ Room Total NSF Existing NSF Pre-K Classroom 1 1,000 1,000 1,000 Kindergarten 2 1,000 2,1,000 2,000 General Classrooms Grades ,160 5,160 Grade ,700 1,700 Grade ,700 1,700 Grades ,200 4,800 Special Education ,400 5,400 Art Room 1 1,200 1,200 1,200 Music Room 1 1,255 1,255 1,255 Technology Computer Lab 1 1,200 1,200 1,200 Computer Lab 1 1,200 1,200 1,200 New NSF P.E. Allowance 1 9,900 9,900 5,990 3,910 Science 2 1,200 2,400 2,630 Food Service 1 5,400 5,400 5,400 DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

25 Media Center 1 3,120 3,120 3,120 SGI ,400 2,400 Health Services Admin/Student Services 1 5,015 5,015 1,715 Faculty Support , Total NSF 48,873 nsf 3,910 nsf Total Gross SF 89,670 gsf 5,865 gsf Grossing Factor THE ANALYSIS SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: 1. The existing Elementary/Middle School at 89,670 gsf and a functional capacity of 608 students can accommodate the District s needs as a K-8 facility. 2. In addition to the capital improvements outlined in Option #1, undersized rooms based upon NJDOE standards will need to be renovated and, due to the extent of renovation, the building will need to be upgraded to present educational and building codes. 3. The probable costs of turning the Elementary/Middle School into a K-8 facility would be approximately $19,441, based upon today s dollars. DENNIS TOWNSHIP FEASIBILITY STUDY

26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROBABLE COSTS OPTION #1 DENNIS TWP. ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOLS Sitework Stormwater Management $423,500 Curbing & Sidewalks 181,500 Paving 344,850 Landscape Restoration 45,000 Subtotal Sitework $994,850 Building Components Exterior Envelope Roof $2,465,925 Windows & Doors 55,000 Miscellaneous 30,000 Subtotal Exterior Envelope $2,550,925 Building Components Interior Finishes Doors & Hardware $185,350 Flooring 747,890 Ceilings 541,310 Toilet Room Renovations 858,000 Painting 298,375 Casework, Chalk, Tack & Whiteboards 302,500 Subtotal Interior Finishes $2,933,425

27 Building Components MEP HVAC $2,880,900 Plumbing 167,860 Electrical 349,800 Subtotal MEP $3,398,560 Subtotal Capital Improvements Probable Costs $9,877,760 20% 1,975,552 Subtotal Capital Improvements Probable Costs $11,853,312 FF&E 177,800 A/E 1,185,331 Legal / Bonding 118,533 Total Project Probable Cost $13,334,976

28 CONCEPTUAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OPTION #2 DENNIS TWP. K-8 AT EXISTING PRIMARY SCHOOLS Proposed New Construction 46,994 gsf General Construction & Site Work $7,881,151 Structural Steel 1,372,224 Plumbing 823,335 HVAC 1,879,760 Electrical 1,503,808 I.T. 261,970 Subtotal Conceptual Construction Budget $13,722,248 15% 2,058,337 Total Conceptual Construction Cost $15,728,585 FF&E 236,708 A/E 1,262,447 Legal / Bonding 473,000 Total Conceptual Project Cost $17,752,740

29 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROBABLE COSTS OPTION #3 DENNIS TWP. K-8 AT EXISTING ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOLS Sitework Stormwater Management $423,500 Curbing & Sidewalks 181,500 Paving 344,850 Landscape Restoration 45,000 Playground Equipment 350,000 Subtotal Sitework $1,344,850 Building Components Exterior Envelope Roof $2,465,925 Windows & Doors 55,000 Miscellaneous 30,000 Subtotal Exterior Envelope $2,550,925 Building Components Interior Finishes Doors & Hardware $185,350 Flooring 747,890 Ceilings 541,310 Toilet Room Renovations 858,000 Painting 298,375 Casework, Chalk, Tack & Whiteboards 302,500 Subtotal Interior Finishes $2,933,425 Building Renovations $4,500,000

30 Building Components MEP HVAC $2,880,900 Plumbing 167,860 Electrical 349,800 Subtotal MEP $3,398,560 Subtotal Capital Improvements Probable Costs $14,727,760 20% 2,945,552 Subtotal Capital Improvements Probable Costs $17,673,312 FF&E 177,800 A/E 1,413,865 Legal / Bonding 176,733 Total Project Probable Cost $19,441,710