Community project funding/congressionally directed spending - construction - taft college vocational center project abstract physical location the site of this project is located at 29 cougar court,…

Community project funding/congressionally directed spending - construction - taft college vocational center project abstract physical location the site of this project is located at 29 cougar court, city of taft, county of kern, california, assessor parcel number 032-010-31-6. Description of scope the taft college vocational center is a project for new construction of following demolition of existing defunct buildings. The demolition project scope includes inspection and abatement of asbestos and lead paint, environmental/biological inspection and abatement, demolition of facilities, site preparation, and associated professional costs, including architecture fees. Property activity taft college is a california community college engaged in higher education offering academic and vocational instruction at the lower division level for both younger and older students, including those persons returning to school. As IT pertains to the taft college vocational center project, this future building will serve instructional purposes for the dental hygiene, energy technology, welding, and information technology programs, including laboratory space. Specifications demolition specifications are as follows: inspection and abatement of asbestos and lead paint, environmental/biological inspection and abatement, demolition of facilities, and site preparation. Building specifications of the taft college vocational center are as follows: steel frame standard brick and mortar structure as reviewed and approved by the state of california, division of the state architect; two stories; 21,000 ogsf. Type of construction this is a project for new construction following demolition of defunct buildings at the project site via design-bid-build. Timeline demolition and site preparation: start preliminary plans 3/1/24; start working drawings and specifications 6/1/24; complete working drawings and specifications 10/1/24; DSA final approval 3/1/25; advertise bid for construction 4/1/25; award construction contract 7/1/25; advertise bid for equipment n/a; complete project and notice of completion 7/1/26. Vocational center construction (pending cccco approval & funding): start preliminary plans 7/15/25; start working drawings and specifications 1/15/26; complete working drawings and specifications 9/14/26; DSA final approval 3/14/27; advertise bid for construction 4/14/27; award construction contract 7/14/27; advertise bid for equipment 7/15/28; complete project and notice of completion 3/15/29. Equipment not applicable. This funding request is not for the purchase of equipment.