Chávez Elementary School Reconstruction Schedule Update

Complete Remediation

Investigate and resolve all conditions in all parts of the building that are consistent with circumstances that may have contributed to mold growth in another part of the building.
Investigate and resolve all conditions identified in the causation report.

Update:

All areas of mold contamination have been remediated. In addition, the following precautionary measures have been taken:
- Walls were rebuilt using green board.
- Bottom of 2" of all sheet rock walls were removed and replaced with cement board.
- Metal flashing has been installed under lockers to prevent spills in the lockers from getting the walls wet.
- Humidity sensors have been installed and will be monitored remotely by the building automation system.
- Mechanical room floor will be sealed (scheduled for week of 7/22/02).
- All carpet remnants were removed.
- All carpet has been HEPA vacuumed multiple times. Custodians have been provided HEPA vacuums for permanent use.
- Air handling system has been cleaned.
- Air handlers are running 24/7, and will continue until Mid-September.
- Installed floor tile under casework.
All items on Causation Report have been addressed.

Resolve Masonry Issues

Fully inspect and evaluate conditions that may exist that could contribute to the building's ability to remain dry.

Update:

SRI's report "Roof and Wall Reconstruction Guide" provided details for through-wall flashing repair, and for preventative maintenance repairs on the roof. That work is on going and scheduled to be complete August 2, 2002.

Reconstruction Schedule

Begin first week of May.
Project can be completed in as short a timeline as 8 weeks.
Length of timeline may be impacted by masonry work; stretching timeline to 13 weeks (without working overtime).
Completion goal - first week of August.

Update:

On schedule to meet August 2, 2002 completion date.
- Interior reconstruction is complete.
- Work on the original punch list is on-going and scheduled to be complete August 2, 2002.
- Custodial staff is final cleaning and moving furniture back into classrooms.
- Furniture vendor is repairing furniture broken in the move.
- Air handlers are running 24/7.
- Air handling systems are being re-balanced.

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