PETER SARPY ELEMENTARY

HVAC Upgrades
Lueder Construction recently completed the life safety, building security and HVAC upgrades At Peter Sarpy Elementary. Life safety and security considerations that were included in the project involved the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building and inclusion of a new security entrance vestibule at the main building entrance. The HVAC renovations within the building involved the complete replacement of the existing HVAC system throughout the building.

The previous building heating and cooling system consists of a steam boiler system and a central chiller unit. After a building analysis, the District decided to move forward to replace the existing HVAC system with a new VRF heating and cooling system. This is a highly energy efficient system that provides individual control in room areas. It is anticipated that the new heating and cooling system will save a considerable amount of utility and maintenance savings over the life of the system. Also included in the building was the replacement of all of the existing lighting to new LED light fixtures. The new lighting will provide a significant cost savings to the District in the reduction of electrical costs. By going with the VRF systems and the LED lighting, the District also was awarded a significant rebate from OPPD for incorporating energy reduction methods in the building.

Life Safety/HVAC Upgrades

Lueder Construction has been proceeding with the construction to complete the life safety, building security and HVAC upgrades At Peter Sarpy Elementary.  Life safety and security considerations that will be taken care of include the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building and inclusion of a new security entrance vestibule at the main building entrance.  The HVAC renovations within the building involves the complete replacement of the existing HVAC system throughout the building.

The existing building heating and cooling system consists of a steam boiler system and a central chiller unit.  The District decided to analyze the planned expenses on the existing building system to determine the best solution on moving forward on upgrading the HVAC system in the building.  A study was completed by Advanced Engineering Systems, who is the HVAC engineer for the project.  With the age and condition of existing building systems as well as the inefficiencies of the existing building systems, the HVAC engineer concluded as part of the study that an alternative HVAC solution to the existing system may be a better direction to go.  Based on the study of the building, it was determined that a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system would prove to be a more cost effective and efficient solution to operate the building.  This solution would also provide more individual control in the building for the building occupants.  It was determined by the Board that the existing mechanical system will be replaced with a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system using the bond money allocated as part of the project and then supplementing the remainder of the system upgrade costs with funds from the District Building and Site fund after review of the costs that were received on the project.

Lighting
Also as part of the project, it is planned that all existing lighting in the building will be replaced by new energy efficient LED lighting. This being the first building in the District to fully utilize LED lighting, it will be used as a model to measure total energy consumption reduction.  The installation of the new LED lighting will also be eligible for energy rebates from OPPD for making the building more energy efficient

Initial construction schedules pointed to the possibility of work extending into possibly mid-October of 2018 which would have required extensive coordination with school personnel to complete work within the building with ongoing school operations.  Based on contractor input, the Contractor is now working on a schedule where renovation in most of the classroom areas could possibly be completed in early August with overall completion possibly occurring in early September 2018

Life Safety/HVAC Upgrades
The Bellevue School Board has approved the award of a contract to Lueder Construction to complete life safety, building security and HVAC upgrades in the building. Life safety and security considerations that will be taken care of include the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building and inclusion of a new security entrance vestibule at the main building entrance. The proposed bond work also made provisions for replacement of miscellaneous pieces of mechanical equipment around the building.

The existing building heating and cooling system consists of a steam boiler system and a central chiller unit. The District decided to analyze the planned expenses on the existing building system to determine the best solution on moving forward on upgrading the HVAC system in the building. A study was completed by Advanced Engineering Systems, who is the HVAC engineer for the project. With the age and condition of existing building systems as well as the inefficiencies of the existing building systems, the HVAC engineer concluded as part of the study that an alternative HVAC solution to the existing system may be a better direction to go. Based on the study of the building, it was determined that a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system would prove to be a more cost effective and efficient solution to operate the building. This solution would also provide more individual control in the building for the building occupants. It was determined by the Board that the existing mechanical system will be replaced with a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system using the bond money allocated as part of the project and then supplementing the remainder of the system upgrade costs with funds from the District Building and Site fund after review of the costs that were received on the project.

Also as part of the project, it is planned that all existing lighting in the building will be replaced by new energy efficient LED lighting. This being the first building in the District to fully utilize LED lighting, it will be used as a model to measure total energy consumption reduction. The installation of the new LED lighting will also be eligible.

Bids were received on the project on April 26th, 2018 and Lueder Construction was approved by the Board to perform the work scheduled on the project. It is anticipated that work will begin on the project in May and will be completed in mid-Fall 2018.

Roof Projects
The roof area over the Kindergarten classrooms at the west end of Peter Sarpy was replaced over the Spring break period at the end of March. This area was identified as a high priority area for roof replacement. Other roof areas on the building have been identified as higher priority and will be scheduled over the next several years for replacement under a separate project.

Life Safety/HVAC Upgrades: The Bellevue School Board has approved the process of going out to bid for planned work at Peter Sarpy Elementary to complete life safety, building security and HVAC upgrades in the building. Life safety and security considerations that will be taken care of include the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building and inclusion of a new security entrance vestibule at the main building entrance. The proposed bond work also made provisions for replacement of miscellaneous pieces of mechanical equipment around the building.

The existing building heating and cooling system consists of a steam boiler system and a central chiller unit. The District decided to analyze the planned expenses on the existing building system to determine the best solution on moving forward on upgrading the HVAC system in the building. A study was completed by Advanced Engineering Systems, who will be the HVAC engineer for the project. With the age and condition of existing building systems as well as the inefficiencies of the existing building systems, the HVAC engineer concluded as part of the study that an alternative HVAC solution to the existing system may be a better direction to go. Based on the study of the building, it was determined that a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system would prove to be a more cost effective and efficient solution to operate the building. This solution would also provide more individual control in the building for the building occupants. It was determined by the Board that the existing mechanical system will be replaced with a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system using the bond money allocated as part of the project and then supplementing the remainder of the system upgrade costs with funds from the District Building and Site fund after review of the costs that are received when the bids come back in. It is anticipated that bids will be received in late April. If approved by the Board, work will begin in May and will be completed in mid-Fall 2018.

Bids will be presented at the March Bellevue School Board meeting for a replacement of two areas of roofing located towards the south and east ends of the building at Peter Sarpy Elementary School. It is anticipated that work on the project will begin around June 1^st and will be completed by the early part of August to coincide with the start of the 2018-2019 school year.