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High Peaks/BCSIS Elementary School 
High Peaks and BCSIS Elementary Schools 
High Peaks/BCSIS Elementary School
3995 E. Aurora
Boulder, Colorado 80303
303-666-6562
http://schools.bvsd.org/bcsis
http://schools.bvsd.org/hp
Original construction date: 1963
Report Updated:  7/30/2008 
Project Details

Principal High Peaks: Rosemary Lohndorf

Principal BCSIS: Phil Katsampes

Architect: Lantz-Boggio

Contractor: W. O. Danielson

Project Manager: Dave Compton

Project Budget: $7,042,039

Scheduled construction start date: 04/08

Scheduled completion date: 07/09

Expenditures to date

 

Design Advisory Team:

Staff
Phil Katsampes
Rosemary Lohndorf
Diane Furuya
Sara Benson
Will Humpke
Lynne Dolph
Cheryl McCarthy
Brooke Graham
Lanie Kohler
Sherri Moore
Parents
Jeff Phillips
John Parr
Julie Herman
Sharon Tuck
Roman Mica 
Karin Hale
James Tanner
David Majcen

DAT Meeting Schedule:

2007 
May 14, 29
June 4, 15
August 7
September 10
October 26

Contact the DAT: DAT.BCSIS/HighPeaks@BVSD.org

Project Timeline

Scheduled Milestones
uSD (schematic design) due 06/07; adjusted due date 09/07; Completed 09/07
uDD (design development) due 08/07; adjusted due date 12/07; Completed 12/07
uCD (construction documents) due 10/07; adjusted due date 02/08; Completed 05/08
uHard bid 01/08; adjusted to 04/08; Completed 05/08
uConstruction scheduled 01/08 - 01/09; adjusted schedule 06/08 - 07/09; Currently under construction 

Project Status

Activity that has occurred this period:

Project awarded to low-bidder W. O. Danielson; contractor mobilized to site. The demolition of the existing entrance canopy has been completed. Grading of the areas for the additions is nearly complete and foundations are beginning. 

Activity planned for next period:

Construction of the temporary entrance is underway.

Critical issues:

None at this time.

 Budget status:

Within budget.

Schedule status:

Schedule adjusted to complete by July 2009.

Scope of Work
Facility Condition Assessment (FCA):

Planned implementation (FCA):

  • Electrical service and distribution improvements
  • Electrical service upgrades to serve new additions and remodel areas.
  • Emergency lighting and exit sign improvements
  • Code required improvements included with remodeling and new construction.
  • Corridor construction improvements
  • Code requirements of one hour construction to be implemented with addition and remodel upgrades.
  • Fire alarm, intercom, and clock system improvements
  • Systems to be upgraded to meet code and replace outdated equipment as part of the building expansion.
  • HVAC upgrades
  • Air condition administrative offices and computer labs. 
  •  Interior finish upgrades (paint, carpet, ceiling tile, flooring, etc.)
  •  Upgrades will be in conjunction with remodel and addition areas especially in the areas affected by the asbestos removal of this past summer. 
  • Interior Signage Program
  • A complete graphic signage program for the building is planned.
Program Compatibility Assessment (PCA):

Planned implementation (PCA):

  • Art and music room addition/remodel
  • New art and music spaces and remodel of existing spaces is planned as part of core space renovations
  • Administration office expansion
  • The administrative and counseling offices are being enlarged and completely remodeled. 
  • IMC/computer lab renovations
  • Remodel and renovations planned
  • Gym/stage addition
  • A new main gym will be constructed to the north of the open space and the existing gym will become the cafeteria and multi-purpose space. 
  • Kitchen/cafeteria renovation
  • Remodel of the existing kitchen in conjunction with converting the existing gym to a cafeteria is anticipated. 
  • Special Education improvements
  • Existing music space is to be remodeled into centralized special education space. 
  • Classroom remodeling
  • Existing multi-purpose space will be converted back into (2) classrooms. Other classroom remodeling will occur in conjunction with additions.
Multi-Use Outdoor Facilities (MUOF): Planned implementation (MUOF):
  • Upgrade playground surfacing, equipment, and fencing
  • Future contract will address MOUF work
  • Provide adequate curbing and drainage
  • Replace aged and/or unsafe playground equipment
  • Make playgrounds ADA accessible

Information Technology (IT):

Planned implementation (IT):

  • Upgrade WAN to provide capacity to support applications with high bandwidth demands
  • Extend WAN to building, upgrade head end equipment 
  • Upgrade LANs to provide reliable and responsive access to data, research, and information
  • Upgrade existing LAN distribution 
  • Implement VoIP to enhance communications capabilities and reduce costs
  • Install new VoIP telecommunications systems

 Project photos


Groundbreaking May 28, 2008

     


Construction Photos - July, 2008