ALAMO COLLEGES IDIQ
ON-CALL SERVICES 2017 - 2022
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St. Philip’s College – SWC Welding & Autobody Project
Project Description: BMB as a sub-consultant to WestEast Design Group provided civil engineering services for the St. Philip’s College – SWC Welding and Autobody Building. The proposed footprint of the building and associated parking lot was located in an existing parking lot and landscaped lawn fronting Quintana Road which was under construction at the time of design. Multiple utility relocations were required for this project prior to start of construction, one of which was the relocation of the overhead electrical lines and its electrical poles. Coordination with CPS was very important during this process. The relocations required abandoning portions of existing lines and then reconnecting them outside the footprint of the building while keeping the neighboring facility building operational at all times. It was imperative that BMB coordinated closely with SAWS for the relocation and tapping of the new water and fire line in order to keep a “water loop” around the campus. Multiple coordination meetings and site visits were necessary in order to locate the correct location to make our water tap. The careful design of a concrete mud slab had to be coordinated with the rest of the design team in order to ensure that the sump pumps were accurately placed and could travel to the proposed storm drain system that was designed between the proposed building and Harmon Ave. BMB assisted the rest of the design team in answering any contractor questions when the project went to bid. Once the project was awarded to its contractor, BMB had to make some utility relocation changes due to unforeseen existing underground utilities.
San Antonio College – Ashby House Renovations
Project Description: BMB as a sub-consultant to O’ Connell Robertson provided civil engineering services for the SAC Ashby House Renovations project. BMB was tasked with the design of a new parking area where an existing paver lot had existed. The Ashby House also received an extension to the existing building which also included a ramp and patio area that adjoined the new parking area. The existing footprint of the paver parking lot was set very close to large established trees and by a significant drop off to the parking lot directly south. BMB had to be innovative during design in order to protect these trees and accommodate for the proposed mechanical yard that faced the drop off. During the course of the design phase, the Owners requested a few changes which impacted the handicap accessibility parking spaces to serve the building that was being renovated. The existing parking lot that was much larger than the adjoining parking lot, had to be designed to be able to be accessible to those in a wheelchair. ADA accessible sidewalk was accounted for to allow flow to the building but needed to be placed in a tight space with many obstacles. Careful coordination was needed between the Owner and BMB. The parking lot was then restriped and resealed. Domestic water and sanitary sewer were also needed for the renovation.
Westside Education Training Center
Project Description: BMB as a sub-consultant to O’ Connell Robertson provided civil engineering services for the SAC Ashby House Renovations project. BMB was tasked with the design of a new parking area where an existing paver lot had existed. The Ashby House also received an extension to the existing building which also included a ramp and patio area that adjoined the new parking area. The existing footprint of the paver parking lot was set very close to large established trees and by a significant drop off to the parking lot directly south. BMB had to be innovative during design in order to protect these trees and accommodate for the proposed mechanical yard that faced the drop off. During the course of the design phase, the Owners requested a few changes which impacted the handicap accessibility parking spaces to serve the building that was being renovated. The existing parking lot that was much larger than the adjoining parking lot, had to be designed to be able to be accessible to those in a wheelchair. ADA accessible sidewalk was accounted for to allow flow to the building but needed to be placed in a tight space with many obstacles. Careful coordination was needed between the Owner and BMB. The parking lot was then restriped and resealed. Domestic water and sanitary sewer were also needed for the renovation.
Northwest Vista College – STEM Building
Project Description: BMB provided civil engineering and surveying services for the Alamo College Northwest Vista College Stem Building. We worked closely with Overland Partners Architects (Project Lead) to bring this state-of-the-art learning center to reality. The 52,550 square foot STEM Building will provide classroom, laboratory, and common area spaces. We were tasked with extending utilities to the building including: domestic water; fire line; chilled water lines; sewer service; and provide electric and technology trench routing. Drainage around the building was accomplished with site grading and storm sewer system. The building required a drain around the rear to capture runoff which naturally ran to the building. The location of all the building and new utilities was critical due to various heritage trees in the immediate area. We worked closely with the architect and landscape architect to ensure the least amount of impact to the trees. BMB assisted the rest of the design team in answering any contractor questions when the project went into construction. BMB has provided construction administration services including: review of shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; attend progress meetings and site visits; and will provide a final inspection. The construction of the building coincided with the campus being shut down due to COVID-19, giving the contractor more flexibility of work space and hours.
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