Kansas State University

Results of deferred maintenance project call for proposals

Submitted by Ethan Erickson

Kansas State University has created a plan to address deferred maintenance totaling more than $12 million by aligning projects with critical priorities of the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.

Following a call for proposals, the university will utilize one-time funds appropriated from the Kansas Legislature in addition to one-to-one match funding provided by colleges and units, addressing much-needed maintenance and renewal to aging university facilities. Additionally, the projects support the university and Kansas Board of Regents' initiatives to improve space and classroom utilization, eliminate deferred maintenance, align with strategic enrollment management, research and service missions, and address life safety ADA or code issues.

Of the available funds, the university allocated $3.2 million to support renovations to infrastructure necessary to relocate departments from Unger Complex to existing main campus facilities and $210,000 to support K-State Salina campus infrastructure. The remaining $2.5 million will be allocated in support of eight projects recommended by the Campus Planning and Development Advisory Committee, which also align with the university's new strategic plan.

Theme 1: Accelerate Academic Innovation

• College of Arts and Sciences — Myers Hall basement remodel. Renovation of space in Myers Hall to provide premier space for student cadets to conduct physical and military training. $131,500 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $263,000.
• Carl R. Ice College of Engineering — Seaton Hall phase two renovation. Phase two renovations to the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science classroom and office spaces. $500,000 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $2 million.

Theme 2: Build and Sustain the Next-Gen Land-Grant Workforce and Theme 3: Deliver Unmatched and Impactful Student Experience

• College of Veterinary Medicine — Small animal surgery suites renovation. Renovations to the small animal surgery suites in Mosier Hall to provide more efficient facilities capable of accommodating modern technology and surgery needs. $1 million of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $7.2 million.

Theme 4: Transformational Discovery, Innovation and Scholarship

• College of Agriculture — Call Hall and Weber Hall fume hood replacements. Repair and replacement of fume hoods in Call Hall and Weber Hall. $10,355 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $20,710.
• College of Arts and Sciences — Ackert Hall fume hood replacements. Replacement of 20 fume hoods in Ackert Hall. $126,500 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $253,000.
• Vice President for Research — Mosier Hall dog run improvements. Renovations to the dog run facilities to improve plumbing infrastructure and foster an enhanced animal environment. $257,000 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $545,000. 

Operational Excellence 

• College of Agriculture — Umberger Hall elevator and ADA improvements. Refurbishment of the elevator to increase reliability, safety and access and installation of an additional accessible door at the south entrance to Umberger Hall. $182,500 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $365,000.
• Carl R. Ice College of Engineering — Ward Hall steam tunnel entrance repair. Improvements to the steam tunnel entrance in the basement to eliminate steam and humidity to improve space utilization and protect sensitive nuclear instruments. $15,000 of deferred maintenance funds awarded; total estimated project cost is $30,000.