The District has identified repair and renovation projects to be completed as needed, based on evaluation of existing facilities. Projects include: upgrade of fire/life and building safety systems; seismic retrofit for safety; removal of asbestos/hazardous materials; improvement of exterior lighting for safety and security; energy efficiency projects; replacement or repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; upgrade or replace aged electrical systems; improvement of site and building accessibility for disabled users; repair/replacement of roofing; upgrade of wiring for technology and networking; renovation of restrooms; repair and painting of building exteriors and interiors; replace dry rot and wood siding; repair and replacement of pathways, roadways and asphalt/concrete surfaces and directional signs; and repair of grounds and fields for safety.
In addition, the following modernization and construction projects will be carried out at the District's individual college sites:
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
MODERNIZATION/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- New addition to house student support services center; renovation of existing spaces
- Removal of humanities building for safety, to be replaced by new student services center
- Modernize vocational technology building for training programs in computer information services (CIS) and computer network technology (CNT)
- Remodel to applied arts building for math programs, and addition for culinary arts instruction
- Modernize/upgrade library/learning resource center
- Seismic retrofit/stabilize art building for safety
- Remodel music building, and addition for electronic instruction
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
- Science laboratory equipment as needed to replace outdated and broken equipment and to furnish new science labs
- Furnishings for newly constructed/refurbished classrooms and buildings
- Upgrade or replace instructional fixtures and equipment (e.g., desks, chairs, workstations, screens, marker boards, tack boards, audio/visual media, electronic presentation equipment)
- Upgrade or replace vocational and occupational lab/instructional equipment
- Upgrade or replace instructional computer/network equipment
LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
MODERNIZATION/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- Construct new math/science building
- Remodel college complex building areas to improve student support services and efficiency
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
- Science laboratory equipment as needed to replace outdated and broken equipment and to furnish new science labs
- Replace planetarium equipment
- Furnishings for newly constructed/refurbished classrooms and buildings
- Replace or upgrade instructional fixtures and equipment (e.g., desks, chairs, workstations, screens, marker boards, tack boards, audio visual/media, electronic presentation equipment)
- Upgrade or replace vocational and occupational lab/instructional equipment
- Upgrade or replace instructional computer/network equipment
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
MODERNIZATION/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- Remodel/modernize business education building to improve student support service
- Remove student personnel buildings and construct bookstore
- Remodel hotel/restaurant management instructional areas
- Renovation of physical science building for life sciences and dental programs
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
- Science laboratory equipment as needed to replace outdated and broken equipment and to furnish new science labs
- Replace planetarium equipment
- Furnishings for newly constructed/refurbished classrooms and buildings
- Replace or upgrade instructional fixtures and equipment (e.g., desks, chairs, workstations, screens, marker boards, tack boards, audio visual/media, electronic presentation equipment)
- Upgrade or replace vocational and occupational lab/instructional equipment
- Upgrade or replace instructional computer/network equipment
SAN RAMON CAMPUS
MODERNIZATION/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- Site development, preparation, and infrastructure for permanent 15-acre campus for San Ramon Valley Campus
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
- Science laboratory equipment as needed to replace outdated and broken equipment and to furnish new science labs
- Furnishings for newly constructed/refurbished classrooms and buildings
- Replace or upgrade instructional fixtures and equipment (e.g., desks, chairs, workstations, screens, marker boards, tack boards, audio visual/media, electronic presentation equipment)
- Upgrade or replace vocational and occupational lab/instructional equipment
- Upgrade or replace instructional computer/network equipment
BRENTWOOD CENTER and DELTA SCIENCE CENTER
MODERNIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- Construct science classrooms and labs
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
- Science laboratory equipment as needed to replace outdated and broken equipment and to furnish new science labs
- Furnishings for newly constructed/refurbished classrooms and buildings
- Replace or upgrade instructional fixtures and equipment (e.g., desks, chairs, workstations, screens, marker boards, tack boards, audio visual/media, electronic presentation equipment)
- Upgrade or replace vocational and occupational lab/instructional equipment
- Upgrade or replace instructional computer/network equipment