James Madison Middle School

Past Month's Accomplishments

• The move vendor was finalized.
• Salvaging of furniture, the walk-in freezer, and other items from William Wirt Middle School was completed to be sent to James Madison Middle School.
• Painting in the interior classrooms, principal administrative areas, and other facilities is in progress.
• HVAC work reached 95% completion, and commissioning work reached 75% completion.
• DPIE fire alarm inspections are in progress.
• Contractor training on newly installed equipment was scheduled for PGCPS staff.
• Coordination with the Warehouse Department in preparation for the move is ongoing.

July Lookahead

• Final cleaning and floor waxing will be completed by the PGCPS Facilities Department.
• All DPIE inspections will be completed.
• Substantial completion of the project is expected.
• Coordination with the move vendor will continue, and the move back to the James Madison building will begin.
• Moving of the principal's administrative office and school records with the Registrar will be completed.
• Coordination with the Information Technology Department's Technology Integration and Support team and the Department of Transportation will continue.

Past Month's Accomplishments

• New Mechanical Equipment was installed and started up including the chiller, RTU’s, DOAS, FCU’s, convectors, kitchen hood systems, make-up air, exhaust fans, and pumps).
• New sprinkler systems and FA systems were installed and started up.
• All light fixtures and low-voltage devices were installed on the new ceiling systems.
• New steel dunnage and concrete pads for equipment were installed and inspected.
• All new exterior storefront systems, windows, and hollow metal frames, doors, and hardware were installed.
• Hazardous materials at pipe, ducts, and openings were removed and inspected.
• Sprinkler and fire alarm systems pre-testing is ongoing.
• Testing, balancing, grading, and insulation is ongoing.
• Installation of motion sensors and exit signs commissioning is underway.

May Lookahead

• Final inspection by the Fire Marshal will be completed.
• Commissioning, Training, and Demonstration will begin.
• A fence around the mechanical equipment will be installed.

Past Month's Accomplishments

• All existing openings, including storefronts, windows, and hollow metal frames and doors, were abated and demolished. 
• New storefronts, windows, hollow metal frames and doors, and new window shades were installed.
• Concrete pads for mechanical equipment were excavated and poured.
• Existing piping and ducts were abated and demolished.
• Steel dunnage for the new rooftop HVAC equipment was installed.
• Exterior sprinkler site work was completed and inspected by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC).
• Commissioning of HVAC system work began.

February Lookahead

• Installation of the new dual temperature system will be completed.
• Gas piping, ductwork, and insulation throughout the school will be completed.
• Installation and testing of the new kitchen hood systems and work on the walk-in freezer will be completed.
• Installation and testing of the new HVAC equipment will be completed.
• ACT and gypsum ceiling system installation throughout the building will be completed.
• Installation of mechanical equipment, including the chiller, RTUs, DOAs, FCUs, VAVs, and convectors will continue.
• Installation of the interior sprinkler systems, new fire alarm systems, and the building automation system will be completed.
• DPIE inspections of the sprinkler systems, electrical systems, and underground utilities are expected.
• Commissioning of the HVAC system to continue.
• Planning for the school population's relocation from Forestville back to James Madison will begin.
• Coordination with IT and Comcast will continue.

Past Month's Accomplishments

• Abated and demolished all existing openings, including storefronts, windows, and hollow metal frames/doors.
• Installed new storefronts, windows, hollow metal frames/doors, and new window shades.
• Excavated and poured concrete pads for mechanical equipment (Grade).
• Abated and demolished existing piping and ducts.
• Installed a new steel dunnage for the new HVAC equipment on the roof.
• Exterior sprinkler site work has been completed and inspected by WSSC.

Next Month's Lookahead

• Installation of new dual temperature and gas piping, ductwork, and insulation throughout the school.
  
• Installation of a new kitchen hood systems
  
• Installation of new HVAC equipment, new ACT and Gypsum Ceiling systems throughout the building, and mechanical equipment, including the chiller, RTUs, DOAs, FCUs, kitchen hood systems, VAVs, and convectors.
• Installation of interior sprinkler systems, new Fire Alarm Systems, and the Building Automation System.