Fixed Asset and Space Utilization Audit

2026-11-03

A school - by - school facility evaluation by inspection by the firm ’ s staff including architects , engineers , and consultants in order to determine the condition of the school facilities , including code compliance , deferred maintenance , potential hazards , and compliance with depreciation / replacement schedules for roofs , heating systems , ADA issues , and other facility issues . The consultant will make use of the previous facilities study , updating with projects completed and providing a plan for the district to use for the next ten years . 1 . An update of each facility ’ s physical condition including useful life of each building ’ s components such as , but not limited to the HVAC , plumbing , electrical , roofing , food service equipment , etc . 2 . A floor plan and a site plan of each building . 3 . Documentation of Code Violations or recommendations for improvement . 4 . ADA accessibility recommendations for improvement . 5 . Statement of energy efficiency and recommendations for improvement . 6 . Recommended schedule for replacement or repairs ( Schedule of priorities ). 7 . Estimated cost : To be generated for each identified deficiency . 8 . Information to be delivered in electronic form , such as Microsoft Excel , so that data can be sorted and grouped in various ways . Deliverables 1 : A written report of a school - by - school facility study of the physical condition and cost of repairs and code compliance , along with the prioritization of any needed repairs . Any scheduled replacement of large cost items including roofs , etc . over the next 10 - year period should also be part of this report . 1 . The consultant will work with the district ’ s demographer to incorporate the latest information available on district enrollment . 2 . Study of Capacity as it Relates to Enrollment Projections , Educational Programs , Community Use , and Impact on School Facilities Utilizing information provided by the Superintendent of Schools and The Connecticut State Department of Education and the district ’ s most recent enrollment projections , assess and analyze each building ’ s capacity to provide adequate programming for additional students in the forthcoming years and taking into consideration student enrollment and building capacity by neighborhoods . The report should consider any existing policies or recommendations for class sizes , appropriate grade level programming , and room / facility utilization . In consultation with the various town agencies , appropriate consideration should be given to the incorporation of the “ schools as a community resource center ” concept whereby some of the needs of the community might be served while we are meeting the educational needs of our students . The report should include any additional classroom space that will be required as well as additions to any core areas within each building . This report should also include any recommended reductions or consolidations based on population or possible cost savings and note any inequities between the schools regarding the physical plant . The report should provide options to expand existing facilities such as new construction , a cost analysis of each option as well as a time - frame associated with each option . Included in the cost estimates should be any code compliant issues

Connecticut

2026-03-27