150140.22R000-011.354_-_College_Terrace_Library_-_Palo_Alto,_CA_-_FCA(Final).pdf
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This is a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) report prepared by Bureau Veritas for the City of Palo Alto regarding the College Terrace Library located at 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, California. The assessment was conducted on February 23, 2023, and issued on March 25, 2024, to evaluate the building's physical condition, identify deferred maintenance issues, and provide cost estimates for necessary repairs and replacements. The College Terrace Library is a one-story wood-frame structure with stucco exterior built in 1938 and renovated in 2010, encompassing 5,050 square feet on a 0.7-acre site with 8 parking spaces. The facility includes the College Terrace Children's Center daycare occupying approximately 2,090 square feet as a leased tenant. The assessment evaluated all major building systems including structure, facade, roof, mechanical systems (split-system heat pumps nearing end of life), plumbing (copper supply and cast-iron waste), electrical systems, fire suppression (wet-pipe sprinklers), and fire alarm systems, all rated in fair condition. No immediate needs were identified, though significant future capital needs are projected, particularly for ADA barrier removal estimated at $613,611, split system heat pump replacements, plumbing system upgrades, and flooring replacements.
The Facility Condition Index (FCI) indicates the building is in serviceable condition with extended FCI calculations projecting costs through 2052. Over the 20-year assessment period, total unescalated costs are estimated at $2,527,628, with escalated costs (at 3.0 percent annual inflation) reaching $4,114,815. The assessment identifies $613,611 in ADA compliance costs split across four priority categories and recommends resolution by 2033 based on the City's Transition Plan. Key deficiency categories include scheduled maintenance (painting and ceiling work), capital renewal items (windows, roof skylights, interior doors, flooring, plumbing fixtures, HVAC components, electrical system upgrades, fire alarm systems, and play structures), and energy and sustainability improvements related to electrification. The electrification analysis addresses replacement of the facility's single gas tankless water heater with an electric alternative, requiring minimal electrical service upgrades as the existing 400-amp panel appears adequate. The report recommends no additional studies at this time and identifies no exceedingly aged systems beyond their useful life. The assessment serves as the baseline condition documentation supporting the City's broader electrification pilot program covering five facilities with potential expansion to 18 total facilities across multiple phases.
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College Terrace Library 2300 Wellesley Street Palo Alto, California 94306
FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
prepared for
City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, California 94301
PREPARED BY:
Bureau Veritas 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 200 Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 800.733.0660 www.bureauveritas.com
BV CONTACT:
Matt Anderson Program Manager
800.733.0660 x7297613 matt.anderson@bureauveritas.com
BV PROJECT #:
150140.22R000-011.354
DATE OF REPORT:
Match 25, 2024
ON SITE DATE:
February 23, 2023
Bureau Veritas
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 200 | Ellicott City, MD 21043 | www.us.bureauveritas.com | p 800.733.0660
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary
Property Overview and Assessment Details Significant/Systemic Findings and Deficiencies Facility Condition Index (FCI) Extended Facility Condition Index (EFCI) Facility Needs Index (FNI) Immediate Needs Key Findings Deficiency Categories
2. Building and Site Information
3. Electrification
4. Property Space Use and Observed Areas
5. ADA Accessibility
6. Purpose and Scope
7. Opinions of Probable Costs
Methodology Definitions
8. Certification
9. Appendices
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1 . E x e c u t i v e S u m m a r y
Property Overview and Assessment Details
General Information
Property Type Library
Main Address 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, California 94306
Site Developed 1938
Renovated 2010
Site Area 0.7 acres (estimated)
Parking Spaces 8 total spaces all in open lots; 2 of which are accessible
Building Area 5,050 SF
Number of Stories One above grade
Outside Occupants/Leased Spaces College Terrace Children’s Center – 2,090 square feet
Date(s) of Visit February 23, 2023
Management Point of Contact Murdo Nicolson Jr., Project Manager, Public Works
650.317.3154 murdo.nicolson@cityofpaloalto.org
On-site Point of Contact (POC) James Brown
Assessment and Report Prepared By Aren Hofland
Reviewed By Daniel White
Technical Report Reviewer for
Anas Sadkhi
Program Manager
Anas.Sadkhi@bureauveritas.com
800.733.0660 x7296568
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Signif icant/Systemic Findings and Deficiencies
Historical Summary
The College Terrace Library was built in 1936. The building was renovated in 2010.
Architectural
The building structure is wood frame with a stucco exterior finish. The roof is wood framed crossed hip with clay tiles finish.
Interior finishes were updated in 2010. A daycare leases approximately 2,090 square feet and is responsible for their interior finishes.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire (MEPF)
Heating and cooling are provided by a split system heat pumps which are nearing their end of life. Domestic water is provided by an electric water heater. Plumbing distribution system is copper supply with cast-iron waste. The electrical distribution is copper wiring throughout. A fire alarm system with strobes, alarms, pull stations, exit signs, and emergency lights communicates with a fire alarm control panel. The building has wet-pipe fire sprinklers.
Site
The site has a large backyard with play area and a surrounding neighborhood park. A pergola in the backyard provides shade near the building. A play structure with wood chip play surface has a suspended shaded structure covering it.
Recommended Additional Studies
No additional studies recommended at this time.
Facility Condition Index (FCI)
One of the major goals of the FCA is to calculate each building’s Facility Condition Index (FCI), which provides a theoretical objective indication of a building’s overall condition. By definition, the FCI is defined as the ratio of the cost of current needs divided by current replacement value (CRV) of the facility. The chart below presents the industry standard ranges and cut-off points.
FCI Ranges and Description
0 – 5% In new or well-maintained condition, with little or no visual evidence of wear or deficiencies.
5 – 10% Subjected to wear but is still in a serviceable and functioning condition.
10 – 30% Subjected to hard or long-term wear. Nearing the end of its useful or serviceable life.
30% and above Has reached the end of its useful or serviceable life. Renewal is now necessary.
The deficiencies and lifecycle needs identified in this assessment provide the basis for a portfolio-wide capital improvement funding strategy. In addition to the current FCI, extended FCI’s (EFCI) have been developed to provide owners the intelligence needed to plan and budget for the “keep-up costs” for their facilities. As such the 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year FCI’s are calculated by dividing the anticipated needs of those respective time periods by current replacement value. As a final point, the FCI’s ultimately provide more value when used to relatively compare facilities across a portfolio instead of being over-analyzed and scrutinized as stand-alone values.
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Extended Facility Condition Index (EFCI)
The table below summarizes the individual findings for each building included in this FCA:
Facility Needs Index (FNI)
Lastly, the Facility Needs Index (FNI) combines the EFCI with energy conservation measure costs, regulatory compliance costs, and all other upgrade and adaptation costs required to plan and budget for their facilities. The FNI allows for the planned obsolescence of equipment and systems, as well as costs for adapting to current/future technologies. The electrification costs identified for the facility are included in the FNI but not the FCI or EFCI.
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Facility Level FCI:
The vertical bars below represent the year-by-year needs identified for the College Terrace Library building. The orange line in the graph below forecasts what would happen to the campus FCI (left Y axis) over time, assuming zero capital expenditures over the next ten years. The dollar amounts allocated for each year (blue bars) are associated with the values along the right Y axis.
Individual bar graphs for each of the buildings is included in later report sections that focus on each building at this campus.
Needs by Year with Unaddressed FCI Over Time
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The table below shows the anticipated costs by trade or building system over the next 20 years.
Immediate Needs
There are no immediate needs.
Key Findings
ADA Barrier Removal in Poor condition.
Priority 2 College Terrace Library ADA Costs College Terrace Library Interior
Uniformat Code: Y1010 Recommendation: Resolve in 2033
Priority Score: 63.0
Plan Type: Accessibility
Cost Estimate: $349,100
RUL based on Palo Alto Transition Plan. Half the cost of the total barrier removal from the client Transition Plan. - AssetCALC ID: 5271801
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Priority 4 College Terrace Library ADA Costs College Terrace Library Interior
Uniformat Code: Y1010 Recommendation: Resolve in 2033
Priority Score: 63.0
Cost Estimate: $33,900
RUL based on Palo Alto Transition Plan. Half the cost of the total barrier removal from the client Transition Plan. - AssetCALC ID: 5271803
Priority 1 College Terrace Library ADA Costs College Terrace Library Site
Uniformat Code: Y1010 Recommendation: Resolve in 2033
Priority Score: 63.0
Cost Estimate: $147,000
RUL based on Palo Alto Transition Plan. Half the cost of the total barrier removal from the client Transition Plan. - AssetCALC ID: 5271800
Priority 3 College Terrace Library ADA Costs College Terrace Library Restrooms
Uniformat Code: Y1010 Recommendation: Resolve in 2033
Priority Score: 63.0
Cost Estimate: $83,700
RUL based on Palo Alto Transition Plan. Half the cost of the total barrier removal from the client Transition Plan. - AssetCALC ID: 5271802
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Deficiency Categories
Each line item in the cost database is assigned a Deficiency Category This allows for a breakdown of the current and future costs along with identification of the urgency of the repair need. Security and Safety are the most important while Energy and Sustainability work could be delayed if funding constraints are present.
Category Descriptions
Security/Safety When a system requires replacement due to a security or safety risk.
Deferred Maintenance (Catch-up)
Maintenance that was not performed when it was scheduled or is past its useful life resulting in immediate repair or replacement.
Scheduled Maintenance (Keep-Up)
Maintenance that is planned and performed on a routine basis to preserve the condition.
Accessibility Does not meet ADA, CA Title 24, and/or other accessibility requirements. Costs in this Category are provided by the City of Palo Alto
Capital Renewal Planned replacement of building systems that have reached the end of their useful life.
Energy and Sustainability When the repair or replacement of equipment or systems are recommended to improve energy and sustainability performance. This category includes the Electrification Study Costs
Category Distribution (by Cost)
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2 . B u i l d i n g a n d S i t e I n f o r m a t i o n
Systems Summary
System Description Condition
Structure Conventional wood frame structure over concrete slab foundation
Fair
Façade
Primary Wall Finish: Stucco
Windows: Steel
Roof
Primary: Hip construction with clay/concrete tiles Fair
Interiors
Walls: Painted gypsum board, ceramic tile
Floors: Carpet, VCT, faux wood plank LVT, ceramic tile
Ceilings: Painted gypsum board and wood beams
Elevators None --
Plumbing
Distribution: Copper supply and cast-iron waste & venting
Hot Water: Gas tankless water heater
Fixtures: Toilets and sinks in all restrooms
Good
HVAC Non-Central System: Split-system heat pumps with fan coils Fair
Fire Suppression
Wet-pipe sprinkler system and fire extinguishers Fair
Electrical
Source & Distribution: Main switchboard with copper wiring
Interior Lighting: LED
Emergency Power: None
Fire Alarm
Alarm panel with smoke detectors, heat detectors, alarms, strobes, pull stations, back-up emergency lights, and exit signs
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Systems Summary
Equipment/Special
None --
Site Pavement
Asphalt lots and adjacent brick paver sidewalks, curbs, ramps, and stairs
Site Development
Property entrance signage; wood board fencing;
Playgrounds and fencing
Heavily furnished with park benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles
Landscaping and Topography
Significant landscaping features including lawns, trees, bushes, and planters
Irrigation present
Timber retaining walls
Low to moderate site slopes throughout
Utilities
Municipal water and sewer
Local utility-provided electric and natural gas
Site Lighting
Building-mounted: LED Fair
Ancillary Structures Pergola, metal-framed fabric shade structure Fair
Accessibility
Presently it does not appear an accessibility study is needed for this property. See Appendix D.
Key Issues and Findings
None observed at time of assessment.
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3 . E l e c t r i f i c a t i o n
This Electrification analysis investigates replacing all fossil fuel consuming equipment within the buildings with electric alternatives. These improvements are identified as Energy and Sustainability replacements instead of traditional “like and in kind” replacements that are generally included in a FCA report. These replacements may not have an overall cost savings due the initial investment and the cost of solar panels to generate electricity. There is expected to be a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions as a result of these improvements.
The tables below lists all of the gas-fired equipment currently in use at the College Terrace Library building.
A cost and timing estimate for the “Electrification” of fossil fuel consuming system has been prepared based on the expected remaining useful life (RUL) of the gas-fired equipment. This initial table identifies when the equipment is expected to be replaced. This provides a logical sequence for replacement at this facility. When the replacement is considered on a city-wide basis there may need to be changes to the schedule shown in this report.
Part of this contract includes access to an online database that can be used to generate various scenarios for replacement toward the City’s goal of an 80 percent reduction in current natural gas usage by 2030. A 40 percent reduction in current natural gas usage by 2030 and a 80 percent reduction in current natural gas usage by 2040 can also be generated using the software.
In order to convert the gas-fired equipment to electrical usage, an increase in electrical demand at the building will occur. This will require ensuring that the electrical service equipment is of adequate size to handle the increased load.
There are several things to consider before replacing the gas-fired equipment with electrical equipment.
1. Updating your present infrastructure will be required for the replacement of larger equipment. Depending on the type of equipment proposed (e.g. gas-fired water heater to heat pump water heater or wall-mounted heater to heat pump), a complete system re-design may be required to accommodate refrigerant piping. Generally, replacement of a single gas-fired water heater can be accomplished with the existing electrical system, as long as 240 volt service is present in the building. Updating your present electrical wiring may be required, based on the age and condition of your wiring.
2. For the purposes of this report and capital planning estimate we have assumed an increase in the service will not be required. There is only one gas tankless water heater to be replaced. It appears that this can be connected to the existing 400 AMP electrical panel. This will need to be verified by a design engineer at the time of the proposed installation as the electrical equipment and service can change over time. New wiring to the attic where the water heater is located will be required and is included in the Electrification Cost Tables.
3. Any changes made to your electrical system should be evaluated by an Electrical Engineer and the Utility Company to ensure that the facility electrical system and the public electrical service to the property will meet the new load requirements and for compliance with all electrical codes. A cost for that study has been included in this evaluation.
4. The scope of this assessment is visual only and the wire size, type, age and condition are concealed and were not reviewed. If your wiring is at the end of its useful life replacement of all or part may be required. Things to consider beside the cost of a new electrical system, is the cost of shutdown of your present electrical system during the changeover and remodeling.
ID UF_Code Component Attributes Capacity Location
Replacement
Equipment
Dataplate
Year Barcode
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4 . P r o p e r t y S p a c e U s e a n d O b s e r v e d A r e a s
Areas Observed
Interior spaces were observed in order to gain a clear understanding of the property’s overall condition. Other areas accessed included the site within the property boundaries, the exterior of the property, and the roof.
Key Spaces Not Observed
All key areas of the property were accessible and observed
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5 . A D A A c c e s s i b i l i t y
A prior ADA study was completed by SZS. A cost summary of the study is included in the appendices. Cost summaries for the work are included in the cost charts and tables where appropriate.
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6 . P u r p o s e a n d S c o p e
Purpose
Bureau Veritas was retained by the client to render an opinion as to the Property’s current general physical condition on the day of the site visit.
Based on the observations, interviews and document review outlined below, this report identifies significant deferred maintenance issues, existing deficiencies, and material code violations of record, which affect the Property’s use. Opinions are rendered as to its structural integrity, building system condition and the Property’s overall condition. The report also notes building systems or components that have realized or exceeded their typical expected useful lives.
The physical condition of building systems and related components are typically defined as being in one of five condition ratings. For the purposes of this report, the following definitions are used:
Condition Ratings
Excellent New or very close to new; component or system typically has been installed within the past year, sound and performing its function. Eventual repair or replacement will be required when the component or system either reaches the end of its useful life or fails in service.
Good Satisfactory as-is. Component or system is sound and performing its function, typically within the first third of its lifecycle. However, it may show minor signs of normal wear and tear. Repair or replacement will be required when the component or system either reaches the end of its useful life or fails in service.
Fair Showing signs of wear and use but still satisfactory as-is, typically near the median of its estimated useful life. Component or system is performing adequately at this time but may exhibit some signs of wear, deferred maintenance, or evidence of previous repairs. Repair or replacement will be required due to the component or system’s condition and/or its estimated remaining useful life.
Poor Component or system is significantly aged, flawed, functioning intermittently or unreliably;
displays obvious signs of deferred maintenance; shows evidence of previous repair or workmanship not in compliance with commonly accepted standards; has become obsolete;
or exhibits an inherent deficiency. The present condition could contribute to or cause the deterioration of contiguous elements or systems. Either full component replacement is needed or repairs are required to restore to good condition, prevent premature failure, and/or prolong useful life.
Failed Component or system has ceased functioning or performing as intended. Replacement, repair, or other significant corrective action is recommended or required.
Not Applicable Assigning a condition does not apply or make logical sense, most commonly due to the item in question not being present.
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Scope The standard scope of the Facility Condition Assessment includes the following:
Visit the Property to evaluate the general condition of the building and site improvements, review available construction documents in order to familiarize ourselves with, and be able to comment on, the in-place construction systems, life safety, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and the general built environment.
Identify those components that are exhibiting deferred maintenance issues and provide cost estimates for Immediate Costs and Replacement Reserves based on observed conditions, maintenance history and industry standard useful life estimates. This will include the review of documented capital improvements completed within the last five-year period and work currently contracted for, if applicable.
Provide a full description of the Property with descriptions of in-place systems and commentary on observed conditions.
Provide a high-level categorical general statement regarding the subject Property’s compliance to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This will not constitute a full ADA survey, but will help identify exposure to issues and the need for further review.
Obtain background and historical information about the facility from a building engineer, property manager, maintenance staff, or other knowledgeable source. The preferred methodology is to have the client representative or building occupant complete a Pre-Survey Questionnaire (PSQ) in advance of the site visit. For these properties a verbal interview was conducted just prior to or during the walk-through portion of the assessment.
Review maintenance records and procedures with the in-place maintenance personnel.
Observe a representative sample of the interior spaces/units, including vacant spaces/units, to gain a clear understanding of the property’s overall condition. Other areas to be observed include the exterior of the property, the roofs, interior common areas, and the significant mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment rooms.
Provide recommendations for additional studies, if required, with related budgetary information.
Provide an Executive Summary at the beginning of this report, which highlights key findings and includes a Facility
Condition Index as a basis for comparing the relative conditions of the buildings within the portfolio.
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7 . O p i n i o n s o f P r o b a b l e C o s t s
Cost estimates are attached throughout this report, with the Replacement Reserves in the appendix.
These estimates are based on Invoice or Bid Document/s provided either by the Owner/facility and construction costs developed by construction resources such as R.S. Means, CBRE Whitestone, and Marshall & Swift, Bureau Veritas’s experience with past costs for similar properties, city cost indexes, and assumptions regarding future economic conditions.
Opinions of probable costs should only be construed as preliminary, order of magnitude budgets. Actual costs most probably will vary from the consultant’s opinions of probable costs depending on such matters as type and design of suggested remedy, quality of materials and installation, manufacturer and type of equipment or system selected, field conditions, whether a physical deficiency is repaired or replaced in whole, phasing or bundling of the work (if applicable), quality of contractor, quality of project management exercised, market conditions, use of subcontractors, and whether competitive pricing is solicited, etc. Certain opinions of probable costs cannot be developed within the scope of this guide without further study. Opinions of probable cost for further study should be included in the FCA.
Methodology
Based upon site observations, research, and judgment, along with referencing Expected Useful Life (EUL) tables from various industry sources, Bureau Veritas opines as to when a system or component will most probably necessitate replacement. Accurate historical replacement records, if provided, are typically the best source of information. Exposure to the elements, initial quality and installation, extent of use, the quality and amount of preventive maintenance exercised, etc., are all factors that impact the effective age of a system or component. As a result, a system or component may have an effective age that is greater or less than its actual chronological age. The Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of a component or system equals the EUL less its effective age, whether explicitly or implicitly stated. Projections of Remaining Useful Life (RUL) are based primarily on age and condition with the presumption of continued use and maintenance of the Property similar to the observed and reported past use and maintenance practices, in conjunction with the professional judgment of Bureau Veritas’s assessors. Significant changes in occupants and/or usage may affect the service life of some systems or components.
Where quantities could not be or were not derived from an actual construction document take-off or facility walk-through, and/or where systemic costs are more applicable or provide more intrinsic value, budgetary square foot and gross square foot costs are used. Estimated costs are based on professional judgment and the probable or actual extent of the observed defect, inclusive of the cost to design, procure, construct and manage the corrections.
Definit ions
Immediate Needs Immediate Needs are line items that require immediate action as a result of: (1) material existing or potential unsafe conditions, (2) failed or imminent failure of mission critical building systems or components, or (3) conditions that, if not addressed, have the potential to result in, or contribute to, critical element or system failure within one year or will most probably result in a significant escalation of its remedial cost.
For database and reporting purposes the line items with RUL=0, and commonly associated with Safety or Performance/Integrity Plan Types, are considered Immediate Needs.
Replacement Reserves
Cost line items traditionally called Replacement Reserves (equivalently referred to as Lifecycle/Renewals) are for recurring probable renewals or expenditures, which are not classified as operation or maintenance expenses. The replacement reserves should be budgeted for in advance on an annual basis. Replacement Reserves are reasonably predictable both in terms of frequency and cost. However, Replacement Reserves may also include components or systems that have an indeterminable life but, nonetheless, have a potential for failure within an estimated time period.
Replacement Reserves generally exclude systems or components that are estimated to expire after the reserve term and are not considered material to the structural and mechanical integrity of the subject property. Furthermore, systems and components that are not deemed to have a material effect on the use of the Property are also excluded. Costs that are caused by acts of God, accidents, or other occurrences that are typically covered by insurance, rather than reserved for, are also excluded.
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Replacement costs are solicited from ownership/property management, Bureau Veritas’s discussions with service companies, manufacturers' representatives, and previous experience in preparing such schedules for other similar facilities.
Costs for work performed by the ownership’s or property management’s maintenance staff are also considered.
Bureau Veritas’s reserve methodology involves identification and quantification of those systems or components requiring capital reserve funds within the assessment period. The assessment period is defined as the effective age plus the reserve term. Additional information concerning system’s or component’s respective replacement costs (in today's dollars), typical expected useful lives, and remaining useful lives were estimated so that a funding schedule could be prepared. The Replacement Reserves Schedule presupposes that all required remedial work has been performed or that monies for remediation have been budgeted for items defined as Immediate Needs.
For the purposes of ‘bucketizing’ the System Expenditure Forecasts in this report, the Replacement Reserves have been subdivided and grouped as follows: Short Term (years 1-3), Near Term (years 4-5), Medium Term (years 6-10), and Long Term (years 11-20).
Key Findings
In an effort to highlight the most significant cost items and not be overwhelmed by the Replacement Reserves report in its totality, a subsection of Key Findings is included within the Executive Summary section of this report. Key Findings typically include repairs or replacements of deficient items within the first five-year window, as well as the most significant high-dollar line items that fall anywhere within the ten-year term. Note that while there is some subjectivity associated with identifying the Key Findings, the Immediate Needs are always included as a subset.
Exceedingly Aged
A fairly common scenario encountered during the assessment process, and a frequent source of debate, occurs when classifying and describing “very old” systems or components that are still functioning adequately and do not appear nor were reported to be in any way deficient. To help provide some additional intelligence on these items, such components will be tagged in the database as Exceedingly Aged. This designation will be reserved for mechanical or electrical systems or components that have aged well beyond their industry standard lifecycles, typically at least 15 years beyond and/or twice their Estimated Useful Life (EUL). In tandem with this designation, these items will be assigned a Remaining Useful Life (RUL) not less than two years but not greater than 1/3 of their standard EUL. As such the recommended replacement time for these components will reside outside the typical Short Term window but will not be pushed ‘irresponsibly’ (too far) into the future.
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8 . C e r t i f i c a t i o n
City of Palo Alto (the Client) retained Bureau Veritas to perform this Facility Condition Assessment in connection with its continued operation of College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, California 94306, the “Property”. It is our understanding that the primary interest of the Client is to locate and evaluate materials and building system defects that might significantly affect the value of the property and to determine if the present Property has conditions that will have a significant impact on its continued operations.
The conclusions and recommendations presented in this report are based on the brief review of the plans and records made available to our Project Manager during the site visit, interviews of available property management personnel and maintenance contractors familiar with the Property, appropriate inquiry of municipal authorities, our Project Manager’s walk-through observations during the site visit, and our experience with similar properties.
No testing, exploratory probing, dismantling or operating of equipment or in-depth studies were performed unless specifically required under the Purpose and Scope section of this report. This assessment did not include engineering calculations to determine the adequacy of the Property’s original design or existing systems. Although walk-through observations were performed, not all areas may have been observed (see Section 1 for specific details). There may be defects in the Property, which were in areas not observed or readily accessible, may not have been visible, or were not disclosed by management personnel when questioned. The report describes property conditions at the time that the observations and research were conducted.
This report has been prepared for and is exclusively for the use and benefit of the Client identified on the cover page of this report. The purpose for which this report shall be used shall be limited to the use as stated in the contract between the client and Bureau Veritas.
This report, or any of the information contained therein, is not for the use or benefit of, nor may it be relied upon by any other person or entity, for any purpose without the advance written consent of Bureau Veritas. Any reuse or distribution without such consent shall be at the client's or recipient's sole risk, without liability to Bureau Veritas.
Prepared by: Aren Hofland, Project Manager
Reviewed by:
Daniel White, Technical Report Reviewer for Anas Sadkhi, Program Manager Anas.Sadkhi@bureauveritas.com
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9 . A p p e n d i c e s
Appendix A: Photographic Record
Appendix B: Site Plan
Appendix C: Prior ADA Survey Costs
Appendix D: Component Condition Report
Appendix E: Deficiency by Priority
Appendix F: Costs by Category
Appendix G: Equipment Inventory List
Appendix H: Multi-Year Expense Forecast
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Appendix A:
P h o t o g r ap h i c R ec o rd
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Photographic Overview
1 - FRONT ELEVATION
2 - LEFT ELEVATION
3 - REAR ELEVATION
4 - RIGHT ELEVATION
5 - ROOFING
6 - ROOF SKYLIGHT
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7 - ATTIC
8 - KITCHEN
9 - STAFF AREA
10 - LIBRARY
11 - RESTROOM
12 - DAYCARE RESTROOM
13 - WATER HEATER
14 - BACKFLOW PREVENTER
15 - DRINKING FOUNTAIN
16 - SINK/LAVATORY
17 - SINK/LAVATORY
18 - TOILET
19 - SPLIT SYSTEM
20 - FAN COIL UNIT
21 - BACKFLOW PREVENTER
22 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
23 - DISTRIBUTION PANEL
24 - EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING
25 - FIRE ALARM PANEL
26 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
27 - BACKYARD PLAY SURFACES
28 - BACKYARD PURGOLA
29 - BACKYARD PLAY AREA
30 - ADA RAMP
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Appendix B:
S i t e P la n
Aerial Site Plan
Project Number Project Name
150140.22R000-011.354 College Terrace Library
Source On-Site Date Google February 27, 2023
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Appendix C:
P r e - Su rv ey Que s t i on na i r e
THHEE PPRREE--SSUURRVVEEYY QQUUEESSTTIIOONNNNAAIIRREE
WWAASS NNOOTT RREETTUURRNNEEDD TTOO BV
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Appendix D:
C om po n en t C on d i t i on R e po r t
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Appendix E:
D e f i c i e nc y by P r i o r i t y
Facility Building Uniformat Code Priority Cost Description Lifespan (EUL) EAge RUL Quantity Unit Unit Cost * Subtotal 2023 2024 2025 Deficiency Repair Estimate
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Priority 5 Recommended Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Replace 15 13 2 685 SF $19.52 $13,369 $13,369 $13,369
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Priority 5 Recommended Flooring, Vinyl Tile (VCT), Replace 15 13 2 580 SF $13.01 $7,547 $7,547 $7,547
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Priority 4 Recommended Water Heater, Gas, Tankless, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $4,163.73 $4,164 $4,164 $4,164
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Priority 4 Recommended
Drinking Fountain, Wall-Mounted, Bi-Level, Replace 15 13 2 2 EA $3,903.50 $7,807 $7,807 $7,807
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Priority 4 Recommended
Split System, Fan Coil Unit, DX, 3.5 to 5 TON, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $11,970.72 $11,971 $11,971 $11,971
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Priority 4 Recommended
Split System, Condensing Unit/Heat Pump, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $18,476.54 $18,477 $18,477 $18,477
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Priority 4 Recommended
Split System, Condensing Unit/Heat Pump, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $18,476.54 $18,477 $18,477 $18,477
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Priority 4 Recommended
Split System, Fan Coil Unit, DX, 3.5 to 5 TON, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $11,970.72 $11,971 $11,971 $11,971
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library G2050 Priority 4 Recommended
Playfield Surfaces, Chips Wood, 6" Depth, Replace 3 1 2 1410 SF $5.20 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339
$0 $0 $101,120 $101,120 $0 $0 $107,278 $107,278
Totals, Unescalated Totals, Escalated (3.0% inflation, compounded annually)
Deficiency Priority Report
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Appendix F:
C os t s by C a t eg o ry
Facility Building Uniformat Code Category Cost Description Lifespan (EUL) EAge RUL Quantity Unit Unit Cost * Subtotal 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 Deficiency Repair Estimate College Terrace Library College Terrace Library ADA Costs Y1010 Accessibility ADA Barrier Removal, Priority 3, Resolve 25 15 10 1 LS $83,664.91 $83,665 $83,665 $83,665 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library ADA Costs Y1010 Accessibility ADA Barrier Removal, Priority 1, Resolve 25 15 10 1 LS $147,031.65 $147,032 $147,032 $147,032 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library ADA Costs Y1010 Accessibility ADA Barrier Removal, Priority 4, Resolve 25 15 10 1 LS $33,851.11 $33,851 $33,851 $33,851 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library ADA Costs Y1010 Accessibility ADA Barrier Removal, Priority 2, Resolve 25 15 10 1 LS $349,063.53 $349,064 $349,064 $349,064
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2050 Scheduled Maintenance ( Keep-Up) Ceiling Finishes, exposed irregular elements, Prep & Paint 10 3 7 5050 SF $6.51 $32,854 $32,854 $32,854 $32,854 $98,563
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library B2010 Scheduled Maintenance ( Keep-Up) Exterior Walls, any painted surface, Prep & Paint 10 3 7 4230 SF $7.81 $33,024 $33,024 $33,024 $33,024 $99,071
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library B2020 Capital Renewal (New) Window, Steel, 28-40 SF, Replace 30 13 17 24 EA $5,985.36 $143,649 $143,649 $143,649
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library B2050 Capital Renewal (New) Exterior Door, Wood, Solid-Core, Replace 25 13 12 5 EA $1,821.63 $9,108 $9,108 $9,108
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library B3060 Capital Renewal (New) Roof Skylight, per unit, up to 20 SF, Replace 30 13 17 4 EA $3,383.03 $13,532 $13,532 $13,532
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C1030 Capital Renewal (New) Interior Door, Wood, Solid-Core, Replace 40 13 27 5 EA $1,821.63 $9,108 $9,108 $9,108 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2010 Capital Renewal (New) Wall Finishes, Ceramic Tile, Replace 40 13 27 400 SF $46.84 $18,737 $18,737 $18,737 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2010 Capital Renewal (New) Wall Finishes, any surface, Prep & Paint 10 3 7 10100 SF $3.90 $39,425 $39,425 $39,425 $39,425 $118,276 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Capital Renewal (New) Flooring, Ceramic Tile, Replace 40 13 27 200 SF $46.84 $9,368 $9,368 $9,368 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Capital Renewal (New) Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Replace 15 13 2 685 SF $19.52 $13,369 $13,369 $13,369 $26,739 College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Capital Renewal (New) Flooring, Vinyl Tile (VCT), Replace 15 13 2 580 SF $13.01 $7,547 $7,547 $7,547 $15,094
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library C2030 Capital Renewal (New) Flooring, Carpet, Commercial Standard, Replace 10 3 7 3585 SF $19.52 $69,970 $69,970 $69,970 $69,970 $209,910
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Water Heater, Gas, Tankless, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $4,163.73 $4,164 $4,164 $4,164 $8,327
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Backflow Preventer, Domestic Water, Replace 30 13 17 1 EA $8,327.46 $8,327 $8,327 $8,327
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New)
Plumbing System, Supply & Sanitary, Medium Density (excludes fixtures), Replace 40 13 27 5050 SF $28.63 $144,559 $144,559 $144,559
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Drinking Fountain, Wall-Mounted, Bi-Level, Replace 15 13 2 2 EA $3,903.50 $7,807 $7,807 $7,807 $15,614
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Sink/Lavatory, Vanity Top, Stainless Steel, Replace 30 13 17 3 EA $3,122.80 $9,368 $9,368 $9,368
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Sink/Lavatory, Trough Style, Solid Surface, Replace 30 13 17 1 EA $6,505.83 $6,506 $6,506 $6,506
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Sink/Lavatory, Wall-Hung, Vitreous China, Replace 30 13 17 1 EA $3,903.50 $3,903 $3,903 $3,903
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Toilet, Child-Sized, Replace 30 13 17 3 EA $2,342.10 $7,026 $7,026 $7,026
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Toilet, Commercial Water Closet, Replace 30 13 17 3 EA $3,383.03 $10,149 $10,149 $10,149
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D2010 Capital Renewal (New) Sink/Lavatory, Vanity Top, Solid Surface or Vitreous China, Replace 30 13 17 3 EA $2,862.56 $8,588 $8,588 $8,588
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Capital Renewal (New) Split System, Fan Coil Unit, DX, 3.5 to 5 TON, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $11,970.72 $11,971 $11,971 $11,971 $23,941
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Capital Renewal (New) Split System, Condensing Unit/Heat Pump, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $18,476.54 $18,477 $18,477 $18,477 $36,953
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Capital Renewal (New) Split System, Condensing Unit/Heat Pump, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $18,476.54 $18,477 $18,477 $18,477 $36,953
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3030 Capital Renewal (New) Split System, Fan Coil Unit, DX, 3.5 to 5 TON, Replace 15 13 2 1 EA $11,970.72 $11,971 $11,971 $11,971 $23,941
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D3050 Capital Renewal (New) HVAC System, Ductwork, Medium Density, Replace 30 13 17 5050 SF $10.41 $52,567 $52,567 $52,567
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D4010 Capital Renewal (New) Fire Suppression System, Existing Sprinkler Heads, by SF, Replace 25 13 12 5050 SF $2.78 $14,062 $14,062 $14,062
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D4010 Capital Renewal (New) Backflow Preventer, Fire Suppression, Replace 30 13 17 1 EA $13,532.12 $13,532 $13,532 $13,532
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D4030 Capital Renewal (New) Fire Extinguisher, Type ABC, up to 20 LB, Replace 10 1 9 4 EA $390.35 $1,561 $1,561 $1,561 $1,561 $4,684
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D5020 Capital Renewal (New) Distribution Panel, 120/240 V, Replace 30 13 17 1 EA $14,312.82 $14,313 $14,313 $14,313
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D5030 Capital Renewal (New)
Electrical System, Wiring & Switches, Average or Low Density/Complexity, Replace 40 13 27 5050 SF $6.51 $32,854 $32,854 $32,854
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D5040 Capital Renewal (New)
Interior Lighting System, Full Upgrade, Medium Density & Standard Fixtures, Replace 20 13 7 5050 SF $11.71 $59,138 $59,138 $59,138 $118,276
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D5040 Capital Renewal (New) Emergency & Exit Lighting, Emergency Light Pack, 2 Light w/ Battery, Replace 10 3 7 4 EA $572.51 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $2,290 $6,870
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D7050 Capital Renewal (New) Fire Alarm System, Full System Upgrade, Simple Addressable, Upgrade/Install 20 13 7 5050 SF $5.20 $26,284 $26,284 $26,284 $52,567
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library D7050 Capital Renewal (New) Fire Alarm Panel, Fully Addressable, Replace 15 4 11 1 EA $39,034.95 $39,035 $39,035 $39,035 $78,070
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library E2010 Capital Renewal (New) Casework, Cabinetry Economy, Replace 20 13 7 106 LF $455.41 $48,273 $48,273 $48,273 $96,546
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library F1020 Capital Renewal (New) Shed/Gazebo/Shade Structure, Wood or Metal-Framed, Basic/Minimal, Replace 30 13 17 510 SF $65.06 $33,180 $33,180 $33,180
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library F1020 Capital Renewal (New) Shed/Gazebo/Shade Structure, Wood or Metal-Framed, Basic/Minimal, Replace 30 13 17 730 SF $65.06 $47,493 $47,493 $47,493
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library G2050 Capital Renewal (New) Playfield Surfaces, Chips Wood, 6" Depth, Replace 3 1 2 1410 SF $5.20 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $7,339 $73,386
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library G2050 Capital Renewal (New) Play Structure, Multipurpose, Medium, Replace 20 13 7 1 EA $52,046.60 $52,047 $52,047 $52,047 $104,093
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library G2060 Capital Renewal (New) Fences & Gates, Fence, Wood Board 4', Replace 20 13 7 300 LF $62.46 $18,737 $18,737 $18,737 $37,474
College Terrace Library College Terrace Library G4050 Capital Renewal (New) Exterior Fixture w/ Lamp, any type, w/ LED Replacement, Replace 20 13 7 6 EA $1,561.40 $9,368 $9,368 $9,368 $18,737
$0 $0 $101,120 $0 $0 $7,339 $0 $391,410 $7,339 $1,561 $613,611 $46,374 $23,170 $0 $7,339 $0 $0 $650,817 $0 $1,561 $7,339 $0 $0 $7,339 $0 $0 $46,374 $606,037 $0 $8,900 $0 $2,527,628 $0 $0 $107,278 $0 $0 $8,507 $0 $481,385 $9,296 $2,037 $824,642 $64,192 $33,035 $0 $11,100 $0 $0 $1,075,701 $0 $2,738 $13,254 $0 $0 $14,483 $0 $0 $100,009 $1,346,184 $0 $20,973 $0 $4,114,815
Totals, Unescalated Totals, Escalated (3.0% inflation, compounded annually)
Cost by Category Report
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Appendix G:
E q u i pm e n t I nv e n t o r y L i s t
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Appendix H:
M u l t i - Ye a r Ex pe ns e F o rec as t
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