Memo - HRA Capital Fund ProgramMemo
To: HRA Board
From: Stacy Unowsky, Public Housing Manager
Date: 10/22/2008
Re: HRA Capital Fund Program
Each year as part of the HRA Agency Plan we are required to update
our Capital Fund Budgets and project the possible needs over the next
five years.
The amount the HRA receives in Capital Funds will vary from year to
year based on Congressional Appropriations and the Capital Funding
formula from HUD.
The attached documents are in draft form for the CFP 2007 & 2008
funds, which we already have access to. HUD provides the HRA 2 years
to obligate the funds and an additional 2 years to expend (spend) the
funds.
The Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan details the HRA plans
for the next five years. It is important to have a variety of items in this
area because HUD allows the HRA to move items from this area into the
"active" Capital Program as needed.
The last item included in your packet is the results of the Physical Needs
Assessment completed in 2006. This document helps us plan for the
future. HUD requires a new study every five years.
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Physical Needs
Assessment
for
Dow Towers
22 St" Avenue South
Hopkins. Minnesota
Hopkins HRA
November 2006
Studio Five Architects, Inc.
1170 Ford Centre
4?0 North St"Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 339-0605 phone
(612) 337-5394 fax
torch@studiofivearch.com
Contact:
Thomas Hunt, AIA
Hopkins HRA
Dow Towers
22 5~' Avenue South
Table of Contents
Objective ....................................
Summary ....................................
Code Review ..............................
Replacement Scenarios,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Appendix A .................................
Physical Needs
Assessment
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Studio Five Architects
November 2006 1 of 17 Table of Contents
Hopkins HRA
Dow Towers
22 5~' Avenue South
Objective
Physical Needs
Assessment
This report summarizes the condition of the existing physical systems at the Dow Towers housing
complex operated by the Hopkins HRA. Several areas and systems were observed, including
common areas, mechanical rooms, air handling systems, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures and
a sampling of typical dwelling units.
The report concludes with possible scenarios for replacing systems that are near, or beyond their
expected life span. An opinion of probable cost is associated with each scenario for use in fiscal
planning.
Summary
Representatives from Studio Five Architects and Steen Engineering toured the building and
grounds at Dow Towers on October 4, 2006 with representatives from Hopkins HRA. The
following are summaries of what was obsen~ed during that tour. In general, the building is in
good condition and appears to be well maintained. A few systems have been added or replaced as
noted in this report.
ExteriorlSite
The original brick veneer is in good condition and should last the lifetime of the building. The
expansioiv'control joints should be inspected everv~ 3 years or the recommended life expectancy of
the sealant used. An}~ joints found to be damaged, should have the sealant and rod backer
removed and a new components installed. This is regarded as a building maintenance issue.
The roof is built-up, modified bitumen, with a cap sheet, and was installed 3 years ago. It is in
good condition and Z years remain on the warranty.
An Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) was installed in 1988, replacing the original
aggregate and acrylic finish. In genera], it appears to be in good condition. However, there are
several holes in the EIFS caused by birds pecking into the material, as witnessed by the HRA
staff. The holes range in size from 1 '/" to 3". The holes should be patched with a compatible
stucco compound to prevent the insulation from breaking down due to exposure to sunlight.
There are also some damaged areas on the west side of the building near the dumpsters. See
Figure A-1. These areas should also be repaired and corner,~wall guards could be installed to
protect against future damage.
The sliding aluminum windows are original to the building and have had an additional sash
added. Of the windows observed, several fit loose in the tracks or were difficult to operate. A
few of the windows have broken seals in the insulated glass units. The replacement of the
windows, with a thermally broken aluminum frame and low-E insulated glass, would add value to
the building and help with heat loss and heat gain, thus saving on energy costs.
Studio Five Architects
November 2006 2 of 17 Summary
Hopkins HRA Physical Needs
Dow Towers Assessment
22 5"' Avenue South
The overhead garage door at the trash room is original to the building and is showing signs of
wear, Refer to figure A-2. If it were replaced with an insulated unit and new threshold installed
maintenance and energy savings v~rould result.
All of the exterior doors were replaced in 2004, with the exception of the hollow metal doors and
window frames at the Community Room. The Community Room doors are in good condition,
however they are not thermally broken and allow the transfer of cold air into the building. If these
doors and windows were replaced with an aluminum entn~ system, a maintenance and energy
savings would result. The same outcome would pertain to the replacement of the main entn~ door
and windows at the Waiting Area.
Common Areas
The carpet in the waiting area and first floor corridor was replaced ~ years ago and should be
expected to last another 4 years, as it receives excessive traffic wear. An acoustic lay-in the
ceiling was installed in 2004 to cover conduit and ductwork, yet have easy access to these items.
The tiles have been removed several times to gain access to this space and are showing signs of
wear at the edges. Replacement of these tiles is not critical, but would add aesthetic value to the
space. The corridor carpet on floors 2 through 7 was replaced in 2005. It is in good condition
should be expected to last for another 9 years.
The Laundn- Room is in good condition. There is some recent water damaged, caused by a roof
leak, which will be repaired under warranty.
Boiler/Maintenance Rooms are functional and in good repair. There are several pipe penetrations
through the perimeter walls that need to have fire stopping installed. Refer to figure A-3.
One public toilet room and one staff toilet room were added as part of the 1999 addition. Both
are barrier free and in excellent condition. No upgrades, outside of normal maintenance, are
anticipated for quite some time.
The finishes in the community room were redone in 1998. They are in good condition and should
be expected to last at least another 5 years. The carpet may need to be replaced sooner. The
kitchen is original to the building. The staff envisions this space to be used as a catering kitchen
to sense meals brought in from an off site vendor. The current configuration does not work well
for this type of program. A kitchen renovation is being planned that will accommodate a catering
scenario in addition to it's current program.
The two stairwells have rated doors and proper hardware. Walls are unpainted concrete masonr}~
and are in good condition. The walls could be painted to add aesthetic value to the space and
make it brighter. The stairs are of metal pan and steel stringer construction. The concrete in the
pans is in good condition and should last for the lifetime of the building.
The elevators and equipment room are scheduled to be renovated within the next year and were
not reviewed as part of this report.
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November 2006 3 of 17 Summary
Hopkins HRA Physical Needs
Dow Towers Assessment
22 5~' Avenue South
Dwelling Units
Four apartments were reviewed as typical sampling of the dwelling units. There are three barrier
free apartments that were constructed as part of the addition to the building in 1999. Because of
their recent construction. no upgrades are needed and are not included in this report.
The flooring in kitchen and bathroom are vinyl composite the (vct). About 10 kitchen and 15
bathroom floors have been replaced with vinyl sheet flooring: the vct was removed before the
new flooring was installed. ]t is assumed that the mastic contains asbestos but the 1 ~" x 12" tiles
do not. Carpet has been installed over the vct in the living rornn and bedrooms. This is replaced
periodically as needed. About 1 ~ units have had the vct removed at the tune the carpet has been
replaced.
The doors to the corridors are rated, solid core wood and have barrier free handles and the
required hardware for the rated opening. The interconnecting doors within each unit are hollo~~
core wood, with the original hardware, and are showing signs of wear. These should be replaced
soon.
There are ~ sets of hollo~~ metal bi-fold doors that require painting. and have tracks are wearing
out causing the doors to not operate smoothly. These could be replaced with solid core bi-fold
units that would be more durable and require less maintenance.
The kitchen cabinets and countertops are original to the building and at the end of their life
expectancy. The sinks are porcelain enamel and are starting to chip and~`or the enamel finish is
wearing thin. These should be replace when the cabinets and countertops are replaced. The
range exhaust hoods are also original could also be replaced at that time.
The acrylic shower stalls are original to the building and are showing a great deal of wear. These
should be refinished or replaced in the near future.
Mechanical Systems
The boiler plant consists of two "Scotch Boa'" LES Series HW' 3-30 boilers that were installed in
?002. These boilers have combustion efficiencies in the 82-83°ro range and maximum non-
condensing efficiencies of 83°~~ can often be obtained. These boilers offer good efficiency,
reliability, and ease of maintenance. Boilers of this type have a median life expectancy of
approximately ?5 years and would not need a replacement for the next 15 to 25 years. The
controls are provided by two wall-mounted panels and have outside air heating water re-set and
3-way mixing valve. This is a good quality system and does not need immediate improvements.
The in-line pumps are of ven~ high quality and should not need replacement for the next 10 to 1 S
years. One boiler and a pump are on the emergency power system.
The domestic water system does not have balancing vah~es on the recirculating lines; it may
require installation of the balancing valves in the future to balance the system properly. The
piping in the boiler room was abated, however, the risers and mains beyond the boiler room may
still contain asbestos insulation at the elbows and fittings. There are no dielectric couplings on
the domestic water piping at the points of connection between copper and galvanized steel pipes.
This condition may lead to corrosion of the existing piping and leaks in the domestic piping lines.
The insulation for the domestic water main, at the meter location, likely contains asbestos. The
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domestic water heater is in good condition and has total input of ?70,000btu'slhour. The tank is
original to be building and should last another 10 to 15 vears.
There is a single 32"x 24" combustion air louver with original air damper and a new actuator.
The 1996 edition of the NFG Code allows a method of supplying air for combustion using a
single opening that freely communicates with the outdoors and has a minimum area of 1 square
inch per 3,000Btu,~H of total input rating of all the equipment. The aggregate area required for
the equipment in the boiler room is 7sq.ft. The existing opening has about 3.5 square feet. The
existing outside air intake louvers can be reused but boiler room may need additional opening to
meet Code Ventilation requirements.
Fresh air for the corridors is fed at each floor by the original make up air unit sen-ing also dining
and kitchen area. The unit is located in the penthouse and has not been balanced for some time.
There is no cooling capability on this unit. The make up air unit is beyond the life expectancy of
this type of equipment. It should be replaced soon. It can be replaced with a more efficient gas
fired unit. The inclusion of air conditioning to this unit would be an additional cost.
There is a toilet exhaust fan and a plumbing vent through the roof within l0 feet from the outside
air intake louver at the penthouse. The locations of these elements in their current configuration
are in violation of the mechanical code. The louvers in the penthouse will need to be relocated to
solve this problem when the make up air unit in the penthouse is replaced.
The exhaust system consists of 14 small power roof ventilators (pn~) for all of the exhaust in the
building. The exhaust system is a sub-duct system and may be required to be on an emergency
power system. This system is ducted in shafts behind the toilet rooms. The fan hoods and flashing
were replaced 18 years ago, however the fans are original, and are beyond the life expectancy and
will need replacement in the near future. The laundry room fan, which is not working and the fan
in the tub room should also be replaced.
The heat for the vestibules, stairwells, and exit corridors, is provided by cabinet unit heaters.
These are in good condition and should last for another 10-20 years if properly maintained.
The Elevator Machine Room does not have anv means to cool or exhaust air. This should be
taken into consideration as part of the elevator modernization project.
The laundry room does not have any means to transfer air from the corridor to compensate for the
amount of air exhausted from the room, if the fire-rated doors are closed. A transfer duct, with a
fire/smoke damper, may need to be installed to transfer air from the corridor into the laundry
room. The exhaust fan does not work and should be repaired or replaced.
The hydronic system includes heating water supply circuit to perimeter hot water fin tube
radiation and glycol solution supply to the make up unit heating coil. The risers are original and
contain asbestos (elbows and fittings). There are no balancing devices on the risers making it
difficult to balance the system. The Community room piping has to be insulated properly. Some
piping penetrations through the walls do not have sleeves and are sealed with cement or stuffed
with wool. All penetrations and sleeves through floors and firewalls should be sealed with fire
stopping and sealant.
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The plumbing futures. in the dwelling units, are as follows: Toilets are Kohler floor seCwall
flange flush tank type with three gallon flush. Thee should be replaced with 1.6 gallon per flush
toilets. The shower valves are 12-14 years old and may need to be replaced. as well as the
shower heads, within the next 10 vears. The lavatory faucets should be upgraded in the next 5 to
10 vears.
There is not an existing eve-wash in the building, as required by OSHA. Consideration should be
given to installing a separate eve-wash station in the boiler room.
Electrical Systems
The 1600A. 20RVolt. ~-Phase 4 Wire Power Distribution System is in good condition and should
remain reliable for another 1 ~ vears.
Replacement Circuit Breakers for the existing electrical panel boards rnav become harder to find
in ~ years. It is suggested that a supple of Circuit Breakers, that match existing electrical panel
board manufacturer. be maintained.
Replace the existing Emergency Generator and Manual Transfer Switch with a new Emergency
Generator and ne~~ Automatic Transfer Switch in conjunction when the ne~~ elevators are
installed. The existing generator is probable not sized to accommodate the new loads. A manual
Transfer Switch is not reliable in a building of this occupancy. Currently. if a power outage
occurs a maintenance person needs to manually switch from normal power toemergency power.
The Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch should be sized ro accommodate the
existing and ne~~ emergenc}~ loads plus the elevators. The estimated cost for an Emergency
Generator and new Automatic Transfer Switch is about $43,000.
The existing power roof ventilators require emergency power. The estimated cost to recom~ect
these fans to an Emergency source is about X5,000.
The emergency exit signs are original to the building. Consideration should be given to replace
the exit signs when the fluorescent lamps burn out or ballasts stop working with energy efficient
LED Exit signs. This would result in an energy cost savings. The existing emergency egress
light units should be replaced within the next few vears. This ensures that the unit's batteries will
perforin under emergency egress conditions.
In each unit, remove the existing Surface Plastic Raceway that contains the CAT~~' cabling and
replace it with Surface Metal Raceway. This will facilitate painting within the unit as the plastic
raceway does not hold paint well. The existing CATV cabling can be reused within the new
Surface Metal Raceway.
Overall the existing lighting in the corridors and units seem to be well maintained. The light
fixtures in the corridors were replaced approximately ?years ago. However, it was brought to
our attention that the existing 1x4 surface mounted corridor light fixtures do have some
maintenance problems. These light fixtures are not that old and we do not recommended that
they be replaced at this time.
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All of the existing, exterior, building mounted light fixtures should be replaced. Currently, one
"wall pack" by the front entrance is missing a shield and has exposed electrical parts. Another
"wall pack'' has a metal shield, which was installed so it does not light up part of a residential
yard. We recommend replacing these "wall pack" fixtures with similar fixtures that provide not
only area lighting but also shielding. The cost would be about X400 per fixture.
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Code Review
Code Data
~~licable Goveniin~ Standards:
2003 Mi~mesota State Building Code
2000 The International Building
1999 Mim~esota Accessibilit}~ Code -Chapter 1341
Project Description and Buildin~ Construction:
Existing 7 stort~ apartment housing
Project Data:
Building Size: 54,690 sf
Constructed: 1971: 1999 addition
Proposed Use: Residential R-2~` Community Room A-3
Building Height: 7 Stories ` 67'-6"
Occupancy Classification:
(Sections 302 and 310)
Occupancy: Existing-Mixed Use: R-2. A-3
First Floor 8,155 sf
Second Floor 7,995 sf
Third thru Seventh Floors 7,708 ea = 38,540 sf
Total GSF 54,690 sf
Occupancy Groups:
Group R-2
Apartments 39,354 sf
Group A-3
Communit~~ Room 1,690 sf
Occ~ant Loads and Exit Requirements:
First Floor
Assembly - unconcentrated
Residential
Mechanical EquipmentlStorage
Business Area
Second thru Seventh Floors
Residential (each floor)
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Re wired Actual
Area Factor Load Exits Exits
1690 15 113 2 4
1806 200 9 1 2
1136 300 4 1 2
412 100 4 1 1
6258 200 31
1 2
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Exit Width:
Required Actual
Load ~ Exits width Exits Width
First Floor
Assembly - unconcentrated 101 2 21" 4 136'"
Residential 9 1 2" 2 68"
Mechanical Equipment'Storage 4 1 1" 2 164"
Business Area 4 1 l " 1 34"'
Second thru Se~~enth Floors
Residential (each floor) 31 1 ?" 2 68"
Stairs 48"' 42"
Travel Distance:
(Table 1004.2.4)
Maximum exit distance without sprinkl er system: 200 feet
Actual exit distance: 150 feet
Type of Construction and Maximum Openings:
(Chapter 6 and Section 704.5, and Tables 601 and 704.8 note "g")
Existing construction type: I-B
Maximum area of exterior wall openings
when fire separation is greater than 20 ft.: 45%
Location on Property and Fire Separation Distance:
(Section 503)
The building is open on 4 sides
Building perimeter (P): 265 feet
Building perimeter located at open space of 20'min. width (F): 265 feet
Min. width of public way (centerline) and~~or open space (W): 20 feet
Allowable Floor Area and Area Modifications:
(Table 503 and Sections 503.3 and 506)
No modifications allowed as per Section 503.1.4.
Buildin~Hei
(Table 503 and Sections 502 and 504.2}
Allowable Building Height: 160'-0"
Actual Building Height: 67'-0"
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Fire Resistive Requirements:
{Chapter 6 and Section 707.4. Tables 601.602 and 1004.3?.1)
Proposed Construction Type:
l.Structural Frame:
?. Exterior Bearing ~~alls:
3. Interior Bearing Walls:
4. Exterior Non-Bearing Walls
5. Interior Non-Bearing Walls;
6. FloorlCeiling Construction:
7. Roof/Ceiling Construction:
8. Shaft 'Stairway Enclosures:
9. Corridor Construction:
Required Existing Remarks
I-B
~ ~
1 0
~ ~
2r'2 l i2
1 1 Verify door labels
(1004.3.2.1, without sprinkler system)
10. Incidental use separations:
Laundn~ Room 1 1 Verify penetrations
Roof Construction:
(Section 1505,1505.6 and Table 1505.1)
Construction Type: I-B
Minimwn Roof Class: B
Physicallypaired Accessibility:
(State Building Code: Section 1341, including amendments thru October 16, 2001.)
Building Accessibility: Comply with State Building Code requirements.
Conclusions
The building is currently not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. Consideration should
be given to add an automatic sprinkler system if a major renovation or addition is done to the
building.
The shaft enclosures (duct shafts, trash chutes. etc.) are required, by the current code, to have a
fire resistive construction of 2 Hours. The existing shafts have a rating of only I Hour. Anv
work done to these shafts would require them to be upgraded to 2 Hour fire resistive construction.
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Replacement Scenarios
Opinion of Probable Costs
The following spreadsheet shows estimates of probable costs for items and~or systems that are
suggested to be replaced as described in the sutnman~. It is divided into two sections, individual
line item costs, and bundled costs.
The Individual Line Item Costs contains the estimated costs for the replacement of individual
itemslsystems described in the Summan~ section of this report. The "Material and Labor Total"
reflects the base cost of replacement. The "Total -including Overhead and Profit" represents the
estimated total cost of the work, including the contractor's overhead, profit and general
conditions.
The Bundled Costs represents the estimated total cost for a number of items to be done as a
"project", ie: Window Replacement. These costs have the contractor's general conditions,
overhead and profit calculated as a part the total construction cost for each project. A savings is
assumed for the general condition's cost if a number of individual items are bundled together into
a project.
Please note that the replacement of some items!systems may require other upgrades to be done in
order to ensure the building is code compliant.
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Material & overhead &
Item Description Quanity Unit $(Unit Labor Total profit
Individual Line Item Costs for Entire Building
2 Sitework
2.01 Guardrails at rear of building 86 If $35 $3,010 $4,515
3 Concrete
3.01 No work included 0 $0 $0 $0
4 Masonry
4.01 No work included 0 $0 $0 $0
5 Metals
5.01 No work included 0 $0 $0 $0
6 Wood and Plastics
6.01 Replace Apartment kitchen cabinets & counters (10 Ifl 72 unit $3,600 $259,200 $388,800
7 Thermal and Moisture Protection
7.01 EIFS Patching 1 allow $250 $250 $375
7.02 Fire Stopping 1 allow $2,000 $2,000 $3,000
8 Doors and Windows
8.01 Replace Apartment Entry Doors (rated wood, solid core 72 ea $450 $32,400 $48,600
wl hrdwrl
8.02 Replace Apartment communicating doors (wood, solid 152 ea $400 $60,800 $91,200
core wl hrdwrl
8.03 Replace Apartment Bi-Fold Doors (wood, 1 @ 2', 1 @ 4', 72 set $950 $68,400 $102,600
1na6'1
8.04 Install aluminum entry system at Community Room 32 If $600 $19,200 $28,800
8.05 Install aluminum entry system at Main Entrance 22 If $600 $13,200 $19,800
8.06 Replace aluminum windows at Apartments & Office (45 sf) 73 ea $1,800 $131,400 $197,100
8.07 Replace aluminum windows at Laundry Room (30 sf) 3 ea $1,200 $3,600 $5,400
8.08 Replace Trash Room overhead door 1 ea $1,500 $1,500 $2,250
9 Finishes
9.01 Replace vinyl flooring at Apartment kitchen (80 sf) 72 unit $680 $48,960 $73.440
9.02 Replace vinyl Flooring at Apartment bathroom {20sf) 72 unit $170 $12,240 $18,360
10 Specialties
10.01 Repair acrylic showers 72 ea $600 $43,200 $64,800
10.02 Install louver at Boiler Room 1 ea $400 $400 $600
10.03 Reconfigure louvers at Penthouse 1 allow $1,200 $1,200 $1,800
11 Equipment
11.01 No work included 0 $0 $0 $0
12 Furnishings
12.01 No work included 0 $0 $0 $0
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Item Description
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13 Special Construction
13.01 No work included
14 Conveying Systems
14.01 No work included
15 Mechanical
15.01 Replace make-up Air Handling Unit at penthouse
15.02 Cooling for AHU at penthouse
15.03 Replace PRVs on roof
15.04 Replace range hood at Apartment kitchen
15.05 Replace Apartment toilets
15.06 Replace Apartment bathroom lav faucets
15.07 Replace Apartment shower valves
15.08 Replace Apartment kitchen sinks (including traps and
suooly linesl
16 Electrical
16.01 Replace Generator and install automatic transfer switch
16.02 Connection of PRVs to emergency power
16.03 Replace exit signs with LED exit signs
16.04 Replace exit egress lights
16.05 Replace plastic CAN raceway with metal raceway
16.06 Replace exterior light fixtures
Sub•Total
General Conditions (10%)
Overhead and Profit (7%)
Estimating contingency for unknown conditions (15%)
Total Construction Cost
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Total • incl
Material & overhead &
Quanity Unit $IUnit Labor Total profit
0 $0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0 $0
1 allow $35,000 $35,000 $52,500
1 allow $30,000 $30,000 $45,000
1 alllow $15,000 $15,000 $22,500
72 ea $350 $25,200 $37,800
72 ea $800 $57,600 $86,400
72 ea $310 $22,320 $33,480
72 ea $400 $28,800 $43,200
72 ea $650 $46,800 $70,200
1 allow $43,000 $43,000 $64,500
1 allow $5,000 $5,000 $7,500
23 ea $255 $5,865 $8,798
1 allow $1,800 $1,800 $2,700
1 allow $14,500 $14,500 $21,750
8 ea $400 $3,200 $4,800
$1,035,045
$103,505
$79,698
X182.737
$1,400,985
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Total - incl
Material & overhead &
Item Description Quanity Unit $fUnit Labor Total profit
._.. ~....., , . , , ~ ~.. ,.. ~ 1 .. ~~..,~_.r, , , .. .
Bundled Costs for Possible Projects
Window Replacement
8.04 Install aluminum Entry System at Community Room 32 If $600 $19,200
8.05 Install aluminum Entry System at Main Entrance 22 If $600 $13,200
8.06 Replace aluminum windows at Apartments & Office (45 sf) 73 ea $1,800 $131,400
8.07 Replace aluminum windows at Laundry Room (30 sf) 3 ea $1,200 $3,600
Sub-Total $167,400
General Conditions (10%) $16,740
Overhead and Profit (7%) $12,890
Estimating contingency for unknown conditions (15°ro) $29,554
Total Construction Cost -Window Replacement $2
Apartment Bathroom Remodel
9.02 Replace vinyl flooring at Apartment bathroom 20 sf $9 $170
10.01 Repair acrylic shower 1 ea $600 $600
15.05 Replace Apartment toilet 1 ea $800 $800
15.06 Replace Apartment bathroom lav faucet 1 ea $310 $310
15.07 Replace Apartment shower valve 1 ea $400 $400
Sub-Total $2,110
General Conditions (10%) $211
Overhead and Profit (7%) $162
Estimating contingency for unknown conditions (15%) $373
Total Construction Cost -Apartment Bathroom Remodel
Apartment Kitchen Remodel
6.01 Replace Apartment kitchen cabinets & counters 10 If $360 $3,600
9.01 Replace vinyl flooring at Apartment kitchen 80 sf $9 $680
15.04 Replace range hood at Apartment kitchen 1 ea $350 $350
15.08 Replace Apartment kitchen sinks (including traps and 1 ea $650 $650
supply lines)
Sub-Total $5,280
General Conditions (10%) $528
Overhead and Profit (7%) $407
Estimating contingency for unknown conditions (15%) $932
Total Construction Cost • Apartment Kitchen Remodel
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Item Description
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Mechanical system upgrades
10.02 Install louver at Boiler Room
10.03 Reconfigure louvers at Penthouse
15.01 Replace make-up Air Handling Unit at penthouse
15.03 Replace PRVs on roof
16.02 Connection of PRVs to emergency power
Sub-Total
General Conditions (10%)
Overhead and Profit (7%)
Estimating contingency for unknown conditions (15%)
Total Construction Cost -Mechanical Upgrades
Physical Needs
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Total • incl
Material & overhead &
Quanity Unit $1Unit Labor Total profit
1 ea $400 $400
1 allow $1,200 $1,200
1 allow $35,000 $35,000
1 alllow $15,000 $15,000
1 allow $5,000 $5,000
$56,200
$5,620
$4,327
$9,922
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Appendix A
Figure A-1
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