2012 Rockford Schools Referrendum Breakdown Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
Replace select areas of sidewalk and concrete sections - main entrance plaza needs improvement 70,000
Add pavillion at softball pinwheel 100,000
Add concrete bleacher slabs at softball pinwheel 6,000
Add bituminous trail to softball pinwheel 15,000
Construct 135 stall parking lot and drive at softball fields 220,000
Re-construct 8-lane track and field events 650,000
Construct synthetic turf stadium football / soccer field 900,000
Update stadium lighting 150,000
Correct erosion / retaining walls to south of stadium 50,000
Relocate metal storage building to southwest of stadium 80,000
Add spectator walk / plaza from parking lot up to stadium 90,000
New baseball field lighting 180,000
Install concrete slabs at baseball field bleachers 8,000
Re-construct 4 tennis courts with lighting 240,000
Re-construct parking lots and drives at sw of high school 250,000
Provide landscaping and plantings allowance 75,000
Provide portable pitchers mounds at softball fields 15,000
Finish fencing at NE softball field 15,000
Provide lighting for soccer fields 150,000
Provide lighting for (1) softball field at pinwheel 120,000
Provide additional seating at varsity softball field 30,000
Complete all necessary irrigation repairs and improvements as required 50,000
Move south fence line at upper soccer fields further south to expand field 50,000
Convert NE pinwheel field to softball 50,000
Convert NW pinwheel field to 9th grade BB by extending outfield fencing, etc. 40,000
Provide slabs and fencing at pinwheel fields to create dug-outs 50,000
Construct new Varsity BB field with grandstand west of stadium - existing goes to JV 750,000
Provide multi-use / portable bleachers 50,000
Create new storage / ticket building adjacent to pump house at upper soccer fields 90,000
Enlarge the existing pressbox for more appropriate use and access 60,000
Subtotal: High School Site & Grounds 4,604,000
Select exterior doors and hardware are in need of upgrades - replace as required 80,000
complete tuckpointing and sealants replacement as required 110,000
Replace roofing with new system as required (2014-2018 and 2020-2022) 350,000 1,075,000
Subtotal: High School Exterior 540,000 1,075,000
Replace select areas of VCT flooring as required 150,000
Replace interior doors and hardware in old section of building 140,000
provide for new interior painting in old portion of building 40,000
Renovate original cafeteria bathrooms including ADA updates 220,000
Provide new ACT ceilings in commons and corridors of old portion of building 120,000
Provide ACT ceiling allowance for various CR spaces in old portion of building 220,000
Provide all new finishes and renovations to improve existing commons/cafeteria space 750,000
Renovate existing kitchen serving lines to accommodate new offerings 600,000
Provide allowance for replacement of existing carpet as required 40,000
Replace lockers in old section of building 65,000
Replace select lockers in boys lockerroom  and all lockers in girls lockerroom 60,000
provide allowance for general refurbishment and modernization of music, choir, band, etc. 280,000
Provide allowance for auditorium updates including carpet replacement, new sound shell, lighting control at stage, and sound and light upgrades, etc. 300,000
Replace gym curtains and repair RCC winch system 23,000
Subtotal: High School Interior 3,008,000
Existing plumbing fixtures are in need of various repairs and replacements 60,000
Replace existing PRV's, EF's, etc. as required 80,000
Complete building-wide steam to HW conversion incl. boiler plant replacement and ventilation systems replacement in old portion of the building 5,250,000
Upgrade HVAC controls in conjunction with ventilation improvements project including full DDC with remote access for monitoring 550,000
Provide dehumidification/AC for the Gym, LR's, gymnasticts, etc. 400,000
Subtotal: High School Mechanical 5,940,000 400,000
Complete electrical improvements required for ventilation ugrades work scope 250,000
Provide allowance to make improvements to existing phone/PA system 100,000
Subtotal: High School Electrical 350,000
Provide allowance for additional security 75,000
Provide upgrades to existing fire alarm system 55,000
Abatement - 6700 sf floor tile and mastic, commons 42,000
Subtotal: High School Life Safety & ADA 172,000
Total per priority 14,614,000 400,000 1,075,000
Soft Costs (Continency, Professional Fees, Permits, FFE, Etc.) 3,653,500 100,000 268,750
Total with Soft Costs 18,267,500 500,000 1,343,750
Total for Priority 1, 2 & 3     20,111,250
Complete necessary seal coating and re-stripping of parking lots 30,000
Provide concrete slabs at bleacher slabs 20,000
Contruct 60 stall paved parking lot and drive at fields 150,000
Construct single (combined) storage building to replace existing structures 85,000
Provide paved trail connection at fields 20,000
Upgrade / replace field fencing 80,000
Re-construct bus corral / parking lot NE of middle school 80,000
Improve hard surface place area behind MS 30,000
Correct water infiltration issue at gymnasium 250,000
Provide allowance to repair/replace select conrete walks, etc. 20,000
Subtotal: Middle School Site & Grounds 765,000
Replace roof sections as required 610,000
Exterior sealants and caulking are in need of replacement 20,000
select areas of exterior are in need of tuckpointing 60,000
original 1979 classroom windows are in need of replacement 180,000
Allowance to replace select exterior doors and hardware 45,000
Subtotal: Middle School Exterior 915,000
Majority of original CR's and other spaces are in need of carpet replacement 65,000
Replace ACT ceiling at lower level 20,000
Provide allowance to replace science room casework 200,000
Allowance to replace select interior doors and hardware 50,000
Provide general refurbishment allowance to address painting, celiings, and other finishes 280,000
Replace damage wood gym floor 75,000
Remove classroom accordian partition doors and patch ceilings as required 15,000
Subtotal: Middle School Interior 705,000
Existing plumbing fixtures are in need of various repairs and replacements 40,000
Replace existing PRV's, EF's, etc. as required 15,000
Complete building-wide steam to HW conversion incl. boiler plant replacement and ventilation systems replacement in old portion of the building 3,050,000
Upgrade HVAC controls in conjunction with ventilation improvements project including full DDC with remote access for monitoring 525,000
Subtotal: Middle School Mechanical 3,630,000
Complete electrical improvements required for ventilation ugrades work scope 150,000
Provide allowance to make improvements to existing phone/PA system 45,000
Subtotal: Middle School Electrical 195,000
Provide full building fire sprinkler system 200,000
provide upgrades to existing fire alarm system 35,000
Abatement - 2800 sf time with carpet, 300 sf tile w/o carpet, 4500 sf 1x1 ceilings 39,000
Subtotal: Middle School Life Safety & ADA 274,000
Total per priority 6,484,000    
Soft Costs (Continency, Professional Fees, Permits, FFE, Etc.) 1,621,000    
Total with Soft Costs 8,105,000    
Total for Priority 1, 2 & 3     8,105,000
Complete re-striping fo parking lots as required 20,000
Provide expanded parking are at front of building - relocate trees as required 160,000
Subtotal: Elementary School Site & Grounds 180,000
select exterior flashing details are in need of modification 80,000
Improve thru-wall flashing at select windows 120,000
Replace all roof sections as required (2020-2022) 50,000 1,450,000
Subtotal: Elementary School Exterior 250,000 1,450,000
Select areas of interior finishes are showing signs of wear and should be considered for replacement 80,000
Provide interior painting allowance 25,000
Improve access and reduce congestion at main front entrance 200,000
Replace existing bathroom partitions 35,000
Replace gym curtain 1,500
Subtotal: Elementary School Interior 341,500
Provide additional boiler to suppliment existing system 150,000
Select plumbing fixtures are in need of various repairs and replacements 35,000
Provide isolation valves as appropriate in existing HW system to allow for proper maintenance and/or repair 30,000
Subtotal: Elementary School Mechanical 215,000
Total per priority 986,500   1,450,000
Soft Costs (Continency, Professional Fees, Permits, FFE, Etc.) 246,625   362,500
Total with Soft Costs 1,233,125   1,812,500
Total for Priority 1, 2 & 3     3,045,625
GRAND TOTALS
Total per priority 22,084,500 400,000 2,525,000
Soft Costs (Continency, Professional Fees, Permits, FFE, Etc.) 5,521,125 100,000 631,250
Total with Soft Costs 27,605,625 500,000 3,156,250
Total for Priority 1, 2 & 3     31,261,875
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Source: Document obtained from School District Office
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