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Sonia Sotomayor Middle School at Adelphi

Status
Complete
Funding Model
P3
Project Type
New Construction
Budget
$67,000,000
Architect
Stantec
General Contractor
Gilbane Building Co.
Project Manager
Brailsford & Dunlavey

School Information

Principal
Dr. Leroy Alicea-Cabassa
Address
8820 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD 20783
Neighborhood
Adelphi
School Board District
District 3
County Council District
District 2
State Legislative District
District 47B

Project Timeline

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Project Scope

Construction of a new 144,000 SF middle school with a capacity of 1,200 students on the previous site of Adelphi Elementary School.

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Project Updates

Year 2023

January 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEP rough-in in the gym completed.
  • Drywall close-in on level 2 of sector 1A completed.
  • Installation of the transformer completed and primary and secondary wires pulled.
  • ACT ceiling grid on level 1 of sector 1B was completed.
  • Installation of part 1 of the east storm detention system completed.
  • Installation and backfill of the north retaining wall completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing in the locker room is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-in in sector 2G is ongoing.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities is ongoing.
  • Installation of interior door frames is ongoing.
  • Installation of the canopy TPO roofing is ongoing.
  • Painting of 1B and 2A classrooms and all CMU walls is ongoing.
  • Install of electrical generator and HVAC chiller to begin.

February 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Painting of the gym ceiling was completed.
  • Drywall close-ins on sector 1B level 2 were completed.
  • Pouring of the chiller and generator pads and setting of the chiller and generator was completed.
  • ACT ceiling grid at sector 1A level 2 was completed.
  • Installation of the east storm detention system 2 and tie-in of the water line to the building were completed.
  • Bathroom tile installation in sector 1A and 1B was completed.
  • Casework installation in sector 1A was completed.
  • Temporary use elevator inspections were completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior rough-ins in the locker room and MEP rough-ins above the stage are ongoing.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities is ongoing.
  • Installation of interior door frames is ongoing.
  • Installation of the canopy TPO roofing is ongoing.
  • Painting Sector 1B and 2K is ongoing.
  • Installation of the electrical HVAC chiller is ongoing.
  • Curb and gutter pours and paving of the parking lot is ongoing.

March 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Installation of acoustical panels, basketball hoops, and divider curtain gym was completed.
  • Setting of the remaining RTU units on the roof was completed.
  • ACT ceiling grid at sector 2B level 2 was completed.
  • Prime and first coat paint in sector 2B was completed.
  • Bathroom tile installation in sectors 2A and 2B was completed.
  • Casework installation in Sector 1B was completed.
  • A Water Main flush was completed.
  • Asphalt paving between the parking area and Riggs Road was completed.
  • The Learning Stairs were completed.
  • Connector drywall and stair # 3 drywall and ceiling were completed.
  • Close-in of the kitchen walls was completed.
  • Installation of the Canopy Roof was completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior rough-ins in the locker rooms are ongoing.
  • Painting in sectors 1B and 2K, and of the stage ceiling and walls is ongoing.
  • Tile installation and garage door installation in the kitchen are ongoing.
  • Installation of interior door frames is ongoing.
  • Installation of bathroom fixtures in sector 1 is ongoing.
  • RTU startups are ongoing.
  • Installation of VCT flooring in classrooms is ongoing.
  • Curb and gutter pours and paving of the parking lot is ongoing.

April 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Interior rough-ins at the locker rooms were completed.
  • Painting stage ceiling and walls, electrical overhead rough-ins above the stage, and stage curtain track installation were completed.
  • Installation of bathroom plumbing fixtures in Sectors 1A, 1B, and 2A were completed.
  • Painting at Sectors 1B and 2K was completed.
  • Locker installation in the classroom wing was completed.
  • Interior glazing installation was completed.
  • Finishing of walls in the kitchen area was completed.
  • Painting in Sectors 1B and 2K was completed.
  • Installation of interior door frames and exterior storefronts was completed.
  • Marker and tack board installations in the classroom wing were completed.
  • Ceiling tile installation in sector 1A corridors was completed.
  • VCT flooring installation in sectors 1A and 1B was completed.
  • Stairwell finishing, painting, and ceiling tile installation were completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Quarry tile and garage door installation in the kitchen is ongoing.
  • Locker and ceramic tile installation in the locker rooms are ongoing.
  • RTU startups will continue.
  • Curb and gutter pours and paving of the bus loop parking lot is ongoing.
  • Kitchen equipment installation will begin.
  • HVAC controls programming will begin.
  • Acclimation of wood flooring in the gymnasium will begin.
  • IT device installations and labeling are ongoing.
  • Installation of VCT flooring in classrooms is ongoing.

May 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Ceiling grids, pouring of locker bases, and locker installations in the locker rooms were completed.
  • Installation of quarry tile in the kitchen was completed.
  • Stage light bar installation was completed.
  • Canopy accent panel installation was completed.
  • Interior glazing installation was completed.
  • Turf field installation was completed.
  • Fire pump start-up was completed.
  • Marker and tack board installations in the classroom wing were completed.
  • Scoreboard installation in the gym was completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Windowsill installation in all areas will begin.
  • Furniture arrival and Smartboard installation for classroom areas will begin.
  • Overhead Door installation in Kitchen is ongoing.
  • Acoustic wall panel installations will begin.
  • Curb and gutter pours and paving of the bus loop parking lot is ongoing.
  • Wood flooring installation in the gym and ceramic tile installation in the locker rooms will begin.
  • VCT flooring installation in sector 2B will begin.
  • Building identification sign installation and Landscaping around site will begin.

June 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Interior signage and building identification signage installation were completed.
  • Smartboard installations were completed.
  • Acoustic wall panel installation, windowsill installation, and interior door and hardware installations in all areas were completed.
  • Laying of asphalt at the Bus loop was completed.
  • Learning Stair concrete pours were completed.
  • Start-up of all RTUs was completed.
  • Rough cleaning in classrooms was completed.
  • VCT installation in sector 2B and the east commons was completed.
  • Kitchen equipment installation was completed.
  • The band room divider steel beam installation was completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Rough cleaning in sectors 2K and 2G is ongoing.
  • Final paving in parking area is ongoing.
  • Carpet installation in the west commons (media) is ongoing.
  • Site fencing installation is ongoing.
  • Appliance installation is ongoing.
  • Entrance curb, gutter, and asphalt will begin.
  • Overhead door installation in Kitchen is ongoing.
  • Wall graphics and coverings installation will begin.
  • Curb and gutter pours and paving of the bus loop parking lot is ongoing.
  • Wood flooring installation in the stage and dance studio will begin.
  • VCT flooring installation in the main entrance and connector will be completed.

July 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Rough cleaning in sector 2K, the connector, and the east commons was completed.
  • Overhead coiling door and overhead receiving door installations were completed.
  • Setting of furniture in classrooms was completed.
  • VCT installation in the main entrance and the connector was completed.
  • Bathroom plumbing fixture installations in the locker rooms and Toilet accessories installations in all bathrooms were completed.
  • Ceiling baffle installation in the classroom areas and felt baffle installation in the connector were completed.
  • Wood flooring installation in the gym and dance studio was completed.
  • Entrance curb, gutter, and asphalt paving was completed.
  • Carpet installation in the west commons media center was completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Final cleaning in all areas will begin.
  • Final paving in the parking area will begin.
  • Wall graphics and coverings installation will begin.
  • Gym floor lining and striping will begin.
  • Stage and dance studio curtain installation will begin.
  • Dance studio mirror installation will begin.
  • STEAM room equipment installation will begin.

August 2023

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Pouring of concrete sidewalks was completed.
  • Bioretention pond installation was completed.
  • Landscaping in all areas was completed.
  • Accent painting of the exterior panel was completed.
  • Site inspections, ADA inspections, electrical inspections, building inspections, and a Department of Health inspection were completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Punch list work and repairs are ongoing.
  • Owner training will be completed.

Year 2022

January 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • 95% of concrete slab on grade in building sectors 1A and 1B complete.
  • Concrete building foundations at building sector 1A complete.
  • Under slab utilities at building sector 1A complete.
  • Concrete slab on grade at sector 1A complete.
  • Pouring of concrete building foundation footings, piers & walls at building sectors 2G and 2K in progress.
  • Rough in under slab utilities at building sector 2G in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Pouring of concrete building foundations at sector 2G is ongoing.
  • Rough in under slab utilities at sectors 2K and 2G to continue.
  • Pouring of concrete slab on grade at sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing.

February 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • 90% of concrete slab on grade in building Sector 2K and 2G completed.
  • Rough in under slab MEP utilities at building Sectors 2K and 2G completed.
  • Steel deliveries completed.
  • Shaking out building structural steel to ready for steel erection in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Steel erection at sectors 1A and 2G is ongoing

March 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • All underslab plumbing and electrical completed.
  • All concrete slabs on grade completed.
  • Erection of steel in the Kitchen and Gym sectors completed.
  • Erection of classroom steel in building sectors 1A and 1B in progress.
  • Form/pour stage ramp/slab and foundation wall damp-roofing and backfill in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Building perimeter knee wall framing and AVB at sectors 1A, 2K, and 2G is ongoing.
  • Roof parapet framing for east commons is ongoing.
  • MEP hangers and interior wall layout at sector 1A to begin.
  • Structural steel erection in sectors 1A and 1B to continue.
  • Façade metal panel deliveries to begin.
  • Slab on deck pours at 1A to continue.

April 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Building perimeter knee wall framing and AVB at sector 2K completed.
  • MEPF hangers and interior wall layout sector 1A completed.
  • Structural steel erection in sectors1A and 1B completed.
  • Exterior metal panel deliveries completed.
  • Elevated concrete deck pours at sector 1A completed.
  • Install roof panels at sectors 2K and 2G completed.
  • Metal decking and MEPF elevated concrete decks rough in sector 1B in progress.
  • Interior CMU block walls in sectors 2G and 2K in progress.
  • Forming and pouring of concrete stage ramp in progress.
  • Building foundation wall waterproofing and backfill in progress.
  • Building perimeter exterior brick knee wall sectors 2K and 2G in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Building perimeter knee wall framing and AVB at sectors 1A, 1B, and 2G is ongoing.
  • Roof panel install at sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing.
  • MEPF hangers and interior wall layout Sector 1B to continue.
  • Exterior wall metal panel deliveries are ongoing.
  • Elevated concrete deck pours at sector 1B to begin.
  • Site storm water utilities install to begin.
  • Interior CMU block elevator shaft walls to begin.

May 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Building perimeter exterior knee wall framing and MEPF hangers at building sectors 1A and 1B completed.
  • Interior CMU block walls in the kitchen area completed.
  • Interior wall layout building and elevated concrete deck pours at sector 1B completed.
  • Interior CMU block walls in elevator shaft and sector 2G in progress.
  • Site storm water utilities installation in progress.
  • Pouring of concrete stage ramp in progress.
  • Building foundation wall waterproofing and backfill in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Installation of hat channel system and interior wall framing in building sectors 1A, 1B, and 2K is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-in in building sector 1B is ongoing.
  • MEPF hanger installation and roof panel installation in building sectors 1A and 1B to be completed.
  • Interior CMU block walls in building sector 2G to be completed.
  • Exterior brick around the perimeter of the building to be completed.
  • Exterior wall panel installation in building sectors 2K and 2G is ongoing.
  • Installation of the site storm utility to be completed.

June 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEPF hangers and interior wall layout and fire proofing in building sector 1B completed.
  • Installation of roof panels in building sectors 1A and 1B completed.
  • Forming and pouring of concrete stage and ramp completed.
  • Exterior wall panels in building sector 2K completed.
  • Framing out of interior walls on first floor and ceiling hat channels in building sector 1A completed.
  • Underground site storm water infrastructure at parking lot area completed.
  • Interior CMU block elevator shaft walls completed.
  • Ceiling hat channel installation and MEPF rough-in in sector 1B in progress.
  • Site storm water utilities installation in the soccer field in progress.
  • Interior CMU block walls in building sector 2G in progress.
  • Building foundation wall waterproofing and backfill in progress.
  • MEPF hangers and interior wall layout building in level 2 and fireproofing ceiling lath in sectors 1A and 1B in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Installation of hat channel system in building sectors 1A, 1B, and 2K is ongoing.
  • Interior wall framing in building sectors 1B and 2K is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-in in building sector 1B is ongoing.
  • Installation of MEPF hangers in level 2 of building sectors 1A and 1B to be completed.
  • Interior CMU block walls in building sector 2G to be completed.
  • Exterior brick around the perimeter of the building to be completed.
  • Installation of exterior wall panels in building sector 2G to continue.
  • Installation of site storm utilities to continue.

July 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEPF hangers installation and interior wall layout at building sectors 2A and 2B completed.
  • Installation and pouring of concrete stair tread infills at stair 2 completed.
  • Spraying of fireproofing and ceiling hat channel installation at building sector 1B completed.
  • Exterior wall panel installation at building sector 2G completed.
  • Framing out of interior walls on level 1 of building sector 1B completed.
  • Ceiling metal lath installation on level 2 of building sector 1B completed.
  • Underground site storm water infrastructure at parking lot area completed.
  • Interior CMU block walls in the gym completed.
  • MEP above ceiling rough-in and exterior brick installation at building sector 1A completed.
  • Site storm water utilities installation at soccer field completed.
  • Installation of ceiling metal lath, MEPF hangers, and interior wall layout on level 2 of building sector 1B in progress.
  • Installation of site underground sanitary piping in progress.
  • Installation of exterior brick, building foundation wall waterproofing, and backfill at building sector 1B in progress.
  • Spraying of fireproofing ceiling lath at building sector 1A in progress.
  • MEPF rough-in at building sector 1B, east commons, and gym in progress.
  • Installation of TPO roofing at east commons in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing on level 2 of building sector 1A is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-in at building sector 1B and level 2 of building sector 1A is ongoing.
  • MEPF hangers installation on level 2 of building sector 1B to be completed.
  • Exterior brick around the perimeter of the building to be completed.
  • Installation of exterior wall panels in building sectors 1A and 1B to continue.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities is ongoing.
  • Installation of TPO roofing at the east and west commons to be completed.

August 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEPF hangers, interior stud wall layout, and spraying of fireproofing at building sector 2B completed.
  • Installation and pouring of concrete stair tread infills at stair 1 completed.
  • Exterior wall panel installation at building sector 1A completed.
  • Underground sanitary piping installation at parking lot area completed.
  • Ceiling metal lath on level 2 of building sector 1B and building sector 2K completed.
  • MEP above ceiling rough-in and exterior brick installation at building sector 1B completed.
  • Building foundation wall waterproofing and backfill at building sector 1B in progress.
  • MEPF hangers and interior wall layout on level 2 of building sector 1B in progress.
  • Spraying of fireproofing ceiling lath on level 2 of building sectors 1A and 1B in progress.
  • MEPF rough-in installation at building sector 1A Level 2, West Commons, and Gym in progress.
  • Installation of TPO roof at West Commons in progress.
  • Installation of exterior windows and interior door frames at building sector 1A in progress.
  • Electrical in wall rough-in, installation of block retaining walls, and site underground sanitary piping in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing on level 2 of building sector 1A is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-in on level 2 of building sector 1B is ongoing.
  • Installation of exterior wall panels at building sector 1B is ongoing.
  • Installation of site underground utilities to continue.
  • Installation of TPO roof to continue.
  • Installation of exterior windows, interior door frames, and electrical in wall rough-in is ongoing.

September 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEPF hangers installation and interior stud wall layout on level 2 of building sector 1A completed.
  • Installation and pouring of concrete stair tread infills at stairs 2 and 3 completed.
  • Spray fireproofing on level 2 of building sector 2B completed.
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels and MEP above ceiling rough-in in building sector 1B completed.
  • Underground sanitary piping installation at the parking lot area completed.
  • Installation of ceiling metal lath in building sector 2K completed.
  • Installation of the grease interceptor completed.
  • Electrical in wall rough-in, building foundation wall waterproofing, and backfill in building sector 1B in progress.
  • MEPF hangers installation and interior wall layout on level 2 of building sector 1B in progress.
  • Spray fireproofing ceiling lath in building sector 2K and on level 2 of building sector 1B in progress.
  • MEPF rough-in in the west commons, gym, and on level 2 of building sector 1B in progress.
  • Installation of TPO roofing at the connector in progress.
  • Installation of exterior windows at building sector 1B and the gym in progress.
  • Installation of interior door frames in building sector 1A in progress.
  • Installation of block retaining walls and site underground storm piping in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing and MEP ceiling rough-in on level 2 of building sector 1B is ongoing.
  • Installation of exterior wall panels on level 2 of building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities to continue.
  • Detailing of TPO roofing to continue.
  • Installation of exterior windows and interior door frames is ongoing.
  • MEP in-wall rough-in in building sectors 1A and 1B to continue.

October 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Spray fireproofing, installation of exterior metal wall panels, and MEP rough-in at various levels of sector 2K completed.
  • Underground sanitary piping installation at the south connector completed.
  • Curb and gutter installation at the vehicular parking area completed.
  • Drywall close-in on level 1 of sector 1A completed.
  • Building foundation wall waterproofing and backfill at sector 1B completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing in sectors 2K and 2G is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling and wall rough-ins in sectors 1A, 1B, and 2K to continue.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities to continue.
  • Detailing of TPO roof and installation of exterior windows and interior door frames are ongoing.

November 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels and spray fireproofing in all other areas completed.
  • Paving at the vehicular parking area 80% complete.
  • MEP rough-in in sector 2B and drywall close-in on level 1 of sector 1B completed.
  • Foundations for the main entrance canopy completed.
  • Retaining wall at the southeast parking area and underground electrical duct bank completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing and MEP ceiling rough-ins in sectors 2K and 2G to continue.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities is ongoing.
  • Installation of interior door frames, canopy steel structure, and TPO roofing to continue.
  • MEP in wall rough-ins on level 2 of sector 1B is ongoing.
  • Paining classrooms and all CMU walls in sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing.

December 2022

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • MEP rough-ins in sector 2K completed.
  • Drywall close-in on level 2 of sector 1A completed.
  • Installation of the entrance canopy steel completed.
  • Retaining wall at the northeast loading dock completed.
  • Installation of the storm water detention system completed.
  • Installation of the electrical switchgear completed.
  • ACT ceiling grid on level 1 of sector 1A completed.
  • Site underground water piping completed.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Interior stud wall framing in sector 2G is ongoing.
  • MEP ceiling rough-ins in sectors 2K and 2G are ongoing.
  • Installation of the site underground utilities is ongoing.
  • Installation of interior door frames is ongoing.
  • Installation of the canopy steel structure and TPO roofing is ongoing.
  • Painting of classrooms is sectors 1A and 1B and all CMU walls is ongoing.
  • Installation of electrical generator and HVAC chiller to begin.

Year 2021

August 2021

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Site perimeter surveying and fencing completed.
  • Installation of erosion and sediment control measures at site perimeter and construction entrances underway.
  • Clearing of trees and school demolition underway.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Completion of site perimeter erosion and sediment control.
  • Installation of electricity and internet at job site trailer in progress.
  • Installation of sediment ponds to commence.
  • School demolition to continue.

October 2021

Past Month’s Accomplishments

  • Installation of sediment ponds on site and tree clearing completed.
  • Demolition of existing school completed.
  • Demolition of existing building slab and foundations underway.
  • Grading of the site for building pad and laydown areas in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead

  • Laying of concrete building foundations to begin.
  • Under slab plumbing and electrical work to begin.

November 2021

Past Month’s Accomplishments

  • Demolition of existing building slab and foundations completed.
  • Grading of site for building pad and laydown areas completed.

30-Day Look Ahead

  • Pouring of concrete building foundations will continue.
  • First slab on grade pour will begin.
  • Underslab utilities will continue.

December 2021

Past Month’s Accomplishments

  • Concrete building foundations and under slab utilities at Classroom Wing 1B
  • Site laydown areas for structural steel deliveries completed.
  • Structural steel decking and steel trusses deliveries completed.
  • Site access roads around the site completed
  • Pouring of concrete building foundation footings, piers, and walls at Classroom Wing
  • 1A in progress.
  • Rough in under slab utilities at Classroom Wing 1A in progress.
  • Pouring concrete slab on grade at Classroom Wing 1B in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead

  • Pouring concrete building foundations at building Wing 2K is ongoing.
  • Pouring concrete slab on grade at Classroom Wing 1A to begin.
  • Continue to rough in under slab utilities at Wings 1A & 2K is ongoing.

Documents & Presentations

Project Fact Sheet

Project Update Meeting - 05/01/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)

Construction Update Meeting - 10/11/2022 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Community Investment Program Town Hall - 04/2021 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Swing Space Logistics Town Hall - 03/16/2021 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Construction Site Logistics Town Hall - 01/20/2021 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

PGCPS Alternative Construction Finance Program Town Hall - 12/17/2020 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)