OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Memorandum From: Facilities Director To: Superintendent Subject: Elementary School Condition Assessment 1. The Facilities Department recently reviewed the current condition of the existing buildings at the Crocker Farm, Fort River and Wildwood Elementary Schools. Included on the team were: A. B. C. D. E.

Doug Pion - Maintenance Coordinator Ben Brennan – Plumber Caleb Machak – Electrician John Coty – Carpenter/Roof Coordinator Jim McPherson – Facilities Director

2. The evaluation methodology consisted of a review of the maintenance history of the individual systems within each building based on the experience of the mechanics directly responsible for the building work. Additionally, the existing conditions of the buildings were confirmed by a walk-through by the Maintenance Coordinator and Facilities Director. 3. Attached is a breakdown by building systems of the three schools including the system condition index and system importance weighting. 4. If there are any questions, please contact me to discuss.

James McPherson Director of Facilities Telephone: 413-362-1855 [email protected]

170 CHESTNUT STREET AMHERST, MA 01002

TEL. (413) 362-1810

FAX (413) 549-6108

Feature Foundations CMU Wall Construction Superstructure Exterior Enclosure Roofing Interior Construction Stairs Interior Finishes Conveying Plumbing Boiler Ventilation Air Conditioning Fire Protection Electrical Equipment Special Construction Asbestos

Importanc e Factor Weight 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.04 0.1 0.04 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05

ARPS Mechanics Estimated Overall Condition Index Weighted Condition Index

Crocker Farm Condition Index 0 to 100 80 80 80 80 80 90 90 80 90 60 60 60 70 70 70 70 0 0.04 90

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80 75.7

Fort River Condition Index 0 to 100

Wildwood Condition Index 0 to 100 70 80 50 70 50 80 0 75 0 50 85 60 60 90 30 75 0 50

70 80 50 70 60 80 0 75 0 40 90 60 60 70 30 90 0 30

60 60.75

50 60.7