Renovation projects are facility improvements that typically cost less than $1M. Examples of these projects range from minor modifications to a space (office, lab, student space, etc.); renovating an entire office suite to support new/changed programs or equipment; or finish improvements to classroom spaces.
Key Contacts
FM Unit: Planning and Construction (P&C)
Steve Ramirez, Assistant Director, Renovation Services, 301-405-1571
Anthony Brown, Manager, Renovation Services, 301-405-0206
Services We Offer
Project Management
Services we provide: The coordination and/or execution of small projects (improvements or minor renovations of less than $1M).
Estimated response time: This may vary.
Estimated time to complete a project: Varies based on the scope of the project.
Additional information: Project management services for these renovation projects do not include full communication services. The assigned project manager will provide project updates to customers or established contacts.
This is a billable service.
Project Estimation
Services we provide: Project estimation for small projects including pricing out small projects (improvements or minor renovation of less than $1M).
Estimated response time: This may vary.
Estimated time to complete a request: Varies based on scope of the project.
This is a billable service.
Getting Started with a Project
A renovation project can be requested through the Request for Facilities Management Services form and should include as much detailed information about the project as possible. Where possible, requestors should include:
- Written detailed scope of work
- Graphic layout/plan of the construction work (if available)
- Requested completion date for all construction work
The Renovation Process
Once a request has been made through the RFMS form, it will be reviewed by Planning & Construction leadership to determine which Project Management unit is best positioned to execute the project. If Renovation Services is the most appropriate unit, it will be assigned to a Project Manager and the following process will be set in motion:
- The project manager will contact the requestor to schedule a scoping review meeting.
- Once the scope is finalized, the project manager will develop a budget estimate and overall duration schedule for the project and enter into a Project Plan.
- The project manager will determine if design services are required based on the project's scope and will include the cost overall project budget estimate.
- The Project Plan document is sent to the client for signature approval. (Funding information is required at the time of approval.)
- The approved Project Plan document is processed to transfer the funds into a project account.
- Once the Project Plan has been approved and funds have been transferred, the project manager will execute the necessary contracts.
- The project manager will maintain open lines of communication with the client(s) during design and construction.
- When the project reaches substantial completion, the space will be turned over for occupancy and final payments will be processed.
Funding
Typically funding is provided by the requesting department but can also come from other sources such as the Facilities Improvement Council or Facilities Council (via recommendation from Facilities Advisory Council).