Dear Sandels Building Colleagues and Students,
I’m pleased to report considerable progress as work continues to address concerns regarding the Sandels Building.
Since my previous update, the following activities have taken place:
- The FSU Facilities lead project manager has made progress coordinating the critical components of the work and is beginning to develop schedule milestones and planned budgets for completion of all upcoming project components.
- Lang Environmental has been contracted for the remediation of additional mold discovered behind north wall bookcases and under mats in the basement. Upon completion of mold remediation, HC3, the third-party industrial hygienist, will certify clearances.
- Earlier this week, the Remediation Contractor (Service Tech) completed duct cleaning work in the Basement and Floors 2, 3, and 4; these systems have been returned to service. Cleaning continues on Floor 1 with an anticipated return to service next week, pending clearance from our certified industrial hygienist.
- FSU Maintenance replaced fan bearings in all building air handling units (AHU). While performing the fan bearing replacement in the basement, it was determined that replacement of the fan itself was necessary. Installation of the new unit will occur after delivery, which is expected to be in 6 weeks. A short shutdown of HVAC to the basement area is anticipated during installation.
- The scope of the Phase 1 renovation includes demolition of existing fume hoods, procurement and installation of new fume hoods, replacement of AHU #6, installation of a new exhaust plume stack and outside air opening (supply) and supporting architectural components. Completion of Phase 1 is planned for mid-October.
- FSU Procurement is soliciting turnkey pricing for all new fume hood equipment, disconnects, and installation. Procurement is also working to purchase the new air handling unit.
- FSU Campus Design continues to complete architectural construction documents for Phase 1 work. This work includes finishes, cabinetry, and supporting components necessary to complete the engineering changes.
- In relation to the building envelope and moisture intrusion concerns, FSU Campus Design is coordinating a structural analysis to be conducted by a licensed structural engineer. The purpose is to investigate and determine if structural settlement has created a source of water intrusion. A proposal for these services is expected today.
Please know that the health and safety of the campus community remains the university’s top priority. Thank you again for your continued patience as I continue to provide these weekly updates with important information as it becomes available.
If you have questions that have not been addressed in one of my updates, on the Sandels Response website or in the FAQs, please email sandelsresponse@fsu.edu, and we will answer your individual questions to the best of our ability.
Best regards,
Jim Clark
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
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