Renovation Projects
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.
Our Standard Service: As determined by project design standards or Code.
Key Contacts
FM Unit: Planning and Construction (P&C)
Steven Ramirez, Assistant Director, Renovation Services
stevenr@umd.edu , 301-405-1571
Anthony Brown, Manager, Renovation Services
abrown11@umd.edu , 301-405-0206
Services We Offer
Description of Service: The coordination and or execution of small projects (improvements or minor renovation of less than $250,000).
Service Location/s or Service Area: USM buildings
Service Frequency: As scheduled or Upon Request
Estimated Initial Response Time: Varies
Estimated Completion Time: Varies based on scope
Priority Level (1- Emergency, 2- Urgent, 3- Routine, 4- Scheduled): 4- Scheduled
General Notes or Qualifying Information: Projects ranging between $250K & $1M may be assigned to RS based on project scope and other factors. OMU and PC staff adjudicates whether or not the project will be assigned to PC or RS. Project Management services does not include communication services for customer departments or units. PM will provide relevant project updates to customers or established points of contact.
Billable (Yes/No/Varies): Yes
Cost Notes: N/A
Service Task: Project Estimation for Small Projects
Description of Service: Pricing out small projects (improvements or minor renovation of less than $250,000).
Service Location/s or Service Area: USM buildings
Service Frequency: As scheduled or Upon Request
Estimated Initial Response Time: Varies
Estimated Completion Time: Varies based on scope
Priority Level (1- Emergency, 2- Urgent, 3- Routine, 4- Scheduled): 4- Scheduled
General Notes or Qualifying Information: N/A
Billable (Yes/No/Varies): Yes
Cost Notes: N/A
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).