Measure A & B
Las Positas College Projects
Academic Support and Office Building 2100
The Academic Support and Office building is being built in the location of old buildings
2100 & 2200. The project consists of the following elements and programs: English
Center incorporating classrooms, computer lab, tutoring, and study areas. The Math Center incorporates classrooms, labs, and the
Math Emporium program. Computer Studies will have additional computer labs, networking,
maker space, and open labs with the expansion of library functions, including a reference
desk, study areas, expanded staff offices, and library operational support spaces.
There will also be faculty offices, a dean’s suite, student gatherings, and support
spaces.
The Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was on November 14, 2023, and was a lovely celebration for the college. On November 29, 2023, the building received the Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certification of Compliance. This project follows California state regulations regarding the safety of the design and construction of public schools and the accommodation of persons with disabilities. Furthermore, B2100 achieved GOLD LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification.
Public Safety Complex/Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Facilities (PSC/AMT)
The Public Safety Complex/Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Facilities (PSC/AMT) will replace outdated Buildings 600A, 800, and 2200 facilities. The Public Safety programs will include the Administration of Justice, Fire Service Technology, and Emergency Medical Services programs. A Risk Management Training Apparatus is incorporated into the Fire Service Technology program. The Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation programs will include Auto Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and the Welding Technology programs. There will be shared support for both programs: a computer lab, classrooms, faculty offices, conference and student gathering spaces.
The Public Safety Complex/Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation (PSC/AMT) building
was completed in the summer of 2023 and placed in service. The college will hold the
Building’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 16, 2024. On February 5, 2024, the building
received the Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certification of Compliance.
Cultural Community Center Project, Building 2400
The new Cultural Community Center will be a home to the LGBTQ+, Dream Center, Puente,
AAPI, and ESL student communities. Room 2401 will be renovated to include dedicated
spaces for each program to host club meetings and a communal open space with flexible
seating for all students to “chill and chat,” study, and host events. Additionally,
the center will include “hoteling” offices for support services such as counselors,
immigration lawyers, and financial advisors. The scope of work includes new furniture,
flooring, paint, signage, upgraded lighting, audio-visual equipment, and fire/life
safety systems.
During the design phase, the architect completed the programming and schematic design
phase and will continue to engage with the end-users during the design development
phase.
The Cultural Community Center Project is anticipated to be submitted to the Division
of the State Architect (DSA) in February 2024, and Construction will begin in the
Summer of 2024.
Agricultural Science: Horticulture Project
The Horticulture Facility will replace the facilities currently located in Building
800, which is located outdoors and near the Maintenance and Operations facility and
the Track and Field at the upper NE part of campus. The project includes an additional
parking lot for faculty and students. The Horticulture Facility includes classrooms,
Labs, offices, resource areas, a greenhouse, and shade structures. The outdoor growing
areas will have soil bins, equipment storage, and an outdoor learning patio.
The Horticulture Project was completed in the summer of 2022, and classes began in the Fall Semester of 2022.
Agricultural Science: Viticulture Project
The New Viticulture Facility will replace the existing facilities currently located
in/outside of Building 800. The Viticulture Facility will be located at the main entrance
off of Campus Hill Road. A new roadway, pedestrian pathway, and limited parking will
connect the new facilities to the existing campus. The project will include general
site grading and utility infrastructure, classroom and lab, office and resource areas,
crush pad, equipment storage, cold storage, barrel storage, and an outdoor patio.
The classroom will be a flexible space, converting into a tasting room and event space.
During the construction phase, the general contractor completed the steel erection
and the metal decking for both buildings. The rough grading for the outdoor patio
is complete. The metal framing, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in are
in progress. Roofing installation for both buildings is also in progress.
The Viticulture Project is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2024.
Landscape Renovation Project
The landscape renovation project was developed after removing the B100 portable classroom
buildings. The area renovated at the entrance to the campus included lighting, new
seating areas, shade trees, and more. New campus signage and flagpoles are included
in the project. The project will continue up to the front of the multidisciplinary
for use by students, staff, faculty, and the community. The project has included alternates
for an outdoor classroom and a labyrinth for use by all.
In the construction phase, the general contractor completed grading, soil amendment,
and installation of irrigation mainlines, paving, plants, trees, sod installation,
campus sign, flagpoles, new concrete flatwork, and the majority of the basalt benches.
The project will continue with the last basalt seat installation and working on punch
list items. A final change order was approved at the December Board meeting, and a
notice of completion to follow at the January 2024 Board meeting.
Hillside Erosion Restoration Project
The Hillside Erosion Restoration Project is being implemented to install a new plumbed
pathway for stormwater to flow down the east hillside of the campus without eroding
the existing grading during severe storm events. Re-establishing the east hillside
and gravel roadways that were damaged during past storm events is also included in
this project.
The design has progressed to 80% of Construction Documents in the design phase, and
conceptual estimates are in progress.
Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math / STEAM Project
The new STEAM Building will be developed in the footprint of the existing B600 and
B800 buildings and adjacent to the campus boulevard. The New STEAM building will include
the following elements and programs residing in the building: laboratories and preparation
spaces for STEAM-related programs, classrooms, computer labs, shared meeting rooms,
and workrooms. There will also be faculty offices, shared adjunct space, arts, media,
and photography programs, an outdoor garden, and a display area. Renovations to the
amphitheater and to Building 1800 are part of this project. The demolition of existing
buildings 600, 600A/B, 800, and adjacent covered walkways are included in this project.
In August, we kicked off the programming phase of the project with the college’s user
groups. Meeting bi-weekly with the Design Team and User groups over the last several
months has completed this phase of the project. In January 2024, when the college
returns from winter break, we will kick off the project's next phase, the Schematic
Design. The design team will have additional meetings with the user groups, and we
will begin to see how the building will start to lay out in its new space. We have
requested a proposal for a Lease Lease-back contractor, which a panel of college administrators
will choose, user group participants, and maintenance and operations personnel who
will partner with the college and district and design team to build the new STEAM
project.
Chabot College Projects
Biology Building Phase 1
The Biology Building at Chabot College includes five new teaching laboratories with
adjacent prep rooms, a Cadaver room, a greenhouse, and teaching support spaces. It
is located adjacent to the existing Biology Building 2100, where parking lot C used
to be. The Board approved the Construction contract in February 2018, and construction
commenced on March 12, 2018.
The project is complete, and classes began in spring 2022.
New Biology Building Phase 2
The New Biology Facility Phase 2 Building will be home to Microbiology, Geology, and
Engineering. The building will be placed within the footprint of the existing Building
2100 after it has been demolished. Over 35 new offices are planned for the Math and
Science Faculty, including adjunct faculty office space. The Mesa Center will also
be located on the ground floor of the building.
The project is currently at the final construction document backcheck phase with DSA.
Blach Construction was awarded the Lease Leaseback contract, and the project is in
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiations. The GMP is anticipated to go for Board
approval in January 2024. Construction is slated to begin in February 2024.
Chabot College - New Library and Learning Connection Project
The new Library and Learning Connection Center is being built in the middle of Chabot
College’s grand court, adjacent to Building 1700. The new building will contain a
new library, offices, classrooms, computer labs, tutoring and study spaces. The facility
will have four (4) stories on the north side of the building and three (3) stories
on the south side. The project will also include the associated site work adjacent
to the new building.
Rudolph and Sletten has been brought on board as the Lease - Leaseback General Contractor.
Per the DSA recommendation, the project was divided into two increments. Increment
1 was the soil preparation work for the foundation system. Increment 2 is the building
and adjacent site work. The contractor is installing interior glazing and started
interior finishes.
Joint Use Hayward Fire Academy
The City of Hayward and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District have reached
an agreement on a partnership to jointly develop a new regional center for firefighter,
paramedic, rescue, and emergency response education and training. The new $70.9 million
Regional Fire Training Center will be constructed at the City’s Hayward Executive
Airport as a campus with classrooms, offices, a training tower, and other facilities
for urban search and rescue and other types of emergency response, as well as a new
Hayward Fire Station #6. The training center will become the new home and allow for
Chabot’s fire academy expansion. Through the partnership, Hayward Fire Department
will add a world-class training facility and a new fire station to serve Hayward Executive
Airport, surrounding neighborhoods and industrial areas west of Interstate 880. High
school students in Eden Area Regional Occupational Program, career preparation courses,
taught by Hayward firefighters also will benefit.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for this project was held in June of 2023
Chabot College Microgrid
This project includes the procurement and installation of three (3) shipping container batteries which will serve as an emergency battery back up on campus. The plans for the project are being revised to meet DSA requirements.
Pathways and Parking Lot Improvements
This project consists of widening of existing sidewalk and installation of new sidewalk, revised vehicular and pedestrian circulation, new signage, drainage inlet restoration, parking stall improvements, ADA access improvements, charging station improvements, as well as landscaping, traffic islands, and new trees in Parking Lot E.
The project is ongoing. The new sidewalks in front of Building 400 and around the drop-off area in front of Building 700 are complete. Parking Lot E is complete except for a few items which will be deferred until the New Library project is completed: new catch basin, asphalt slurry and striping, and a small AC pavement patch. Work in Parking Lot F is ongoing, as well as the relocation of the charging stations.
B3000 Maintenance, Operations, Warehouse & Garage
The existing Maintenance and Operations Facilities (M&O) will be replaced with a new
building to serve M&O’s functional needs better. It will include offices, employee
facilities, a warehouse, vehicle maintenance, and new shops. It will also have a covered
outdoor area, equipment enclosure, a parking area tied to an outdoor yard, and vehicle
storage.
Currently, in design, the anticipated date to submit to the Chancellors Office on
May 11, 2023.
District-Wide Security Management System Refresh Project
The Security Management System Refresh (SMSR) Project will upgrade the existing Security
Management Systems. The SMSR project is considered a “technology refresh,” meaning
system servers and software, field panels and controllers, card readers, and cameras
will be replaced, but existing infrastructure and existing functional field devices
and field hardware will remain. The new systems and devices will employ current data
encryption and communication technologies that greatly enhance the security of the
data being stored and transmitted by these systems.
Camera installations are complete district-wide. Currently installing card readers
at Chabot. The system training for both campuses is complete. Completed June 2023.
B3800 Renovation
The existing Building 3800 will be renovated to house the following entities: Student
Services Resource Center, Campus Safety, and Reprographics Center; this project is
considered a remodel of an existing facility.
The architect firm (Aedis Architects) was approved at the October 17th Board of Trustees
meeting. The project kick-off meeting is being scheduled with the user groups, with
a date to be determined at a later time.
Athletic Stadium, Football and Track Project
This project includes completely removing and replacing the College’s synthetic turf
football field and track, press box, and stadium seating. The new turf field will
increase opportunities for athletic programs to practice and compete year-round while
reducing maintenance costs. The press box and stadium seating will allow the College
to host more spectators than currently possible and provide modernized facilities.
This project is considered a remodel of an existing facility.
Robert A. Bothman Construction was approved at the October 17th Board of Trustees
meeting for Design-Build Services.
B3500 Early Childhood Lab School & Outdoor Space Remodel
The existing Early Childhood Lab School (Building 3500) will be remodeled to update
spaces, improve security, and improve the floor plan layout. As part of this project,
the existing building 3700 will be demolished. The project also includes more outdoor
space for children adjacent to the building. This area will consist of a range of
outdoor learning and recreation areas facing the campus center. This area will be
enclosed to ensure the safety of the children.
SVA Architects was approved at the September 14th Board of Trustees Meeting. A project
kick-off meeting is being scheduled with user groups.
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