Dear Sandels Building Colleagues and Students,
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue work in the Sandels Building. As noted previously, required phasing will include periods of intense activity followed by slower periods needed to plan subsequent phases. However, I’d like to reassure you of our continued attentiveness and dedication as we work toward the timeliest completion possible.
The following progress has taken place since my previous update:
- Work in the basement and the Dean’s suite, including exterior envelope repair, is now under contract and preparations to begin work are in progress. Construction will include repair of the exterior followed by interior finishes being replaced. Work will also be done in the basement to prepare for future renovations. Completion is expected no later than early November.
- Wall colors and the interior finishes for the corridor floors have been selected for additional phases of renovation moving forward.
- A list of scientific equipment that will be connected to emergency back-up power has been developed in conjunction with the college. Equipment needed to source backup power from the existing emergency generator is being priced. As noted previously, the existing generator has been evaluated and found capable of sufficient capacity for current needs.
- Pricing for the next phase of work on the 4th Floor, which includes installation of new HVAC equipment and fume hoods, is due to be submitted by early next week. Work will be scheduled when the purchase order is issued.
- Facilities Maintenance is working to repair damage caused by the recent plumbing issue. Work should be completed by the end of next week.
If you have questions that have not been addressed in an update, 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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