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Homeless Shelter Renovations
 
Project Overview
This project includes the renovation of numerous District shelters. The scope of work includes building renovations, electrical and mechanical upgrades, as well as roof rehabilitation. Additional projects and improvements can be found on the Americans with Disabilities Act Renovations webpage.
 
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Project: Wayne Place Shelter
 
Description
This project includes the full renovation of two three-level multi-family apartment buildings. Each building consists of five apartment units each. The buildings will require a complete redesign with additions to meet the new program specifications. The new design with new building systems will have five units per building (2 & 3 bedrooms units mix) including ADA compliant units. All applicable building codes will be met.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2009 - Winter 2009
Construction Winter  2009 - Summer 2011
Project Completion Summer 2011
 
Budget
$3.4 million
 
Project Manager
Adenegan Olusegun
 
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Project: Federal City Shelter Renovation (Phase II)
 
Description
This facility provides temporary shelter for up to 1,650 men and women, as well as a health clinic, drug rehabilitation center, emergency shelter during the winter, and also houses DC Central Kitchen which provides 4,500 meals to the District's homeless residents every day.
 
The orginal renovation of the Federal City Shelter began in 2004 to upgrade the existing facility's HVAC system, bathrooms and make other improvements. Phase II now consists of the replacements of the steam pressure reducing station, HVAC refurbishment, abatement and structural work to the south light court, corrective work for cold deficiencies, ADA upgrades, toilet renovations and new security.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Construction Summer 2010 - Summer 2011
Project Completion Fall - 2011
 
Budget
$3.2 million
 
Project Manager
John Harmon
 
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Project: 611 N St, NW - New Endeavors by Women
 
Description
This project includes the design and construction of a new facility for New Endeavors by Women, which runs an innovative Permanent Supportive Housing program for women. The building will be approximately 23,000 square feet, and will provide a twenty four hour  residence accommodating fifty women.  The project is DC Green eligible and is tracking LEED Gold certification or higher.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2009 - Winter 2009
Construction Winter 2010 - Spring 2012
Project Completion Summer 2012
 
Budget
$9.8 million
 
Project Manager
Stephen Campbell
 
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Project: Blair, Emery, Madison Shelters
 
Description
This project will upgrade three existing shelters in order to bring each into compliance with all applicable regulations and fulfill the shelters’ program requirements. A comprehensive assessment of each building will identify needed improvements with design work to be performed under one contract. Construction will then be bid as three separate construction projects.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2009 - Fall 2009
Construction Fall 2009 - Winter 2010
Project Completion Winter 2010
 
Budget
$2.75 million
 
Project Manager
Adenegan Olusegun
 
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Project: Community of Hope Shelter Renovation
 
Description
This project will make global upgrades to the facility, which will include conducting a full condition assessment,upgrading the HVAC system and making various ADA improvements. The facility provides temporary shelter for 23 families. 
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2009 - Fall 2009
Construction Spring  2010 - Spring 2011
Project Completion Spring 2011
 
Budget
$2.3 million
 
Project Manager
Marshella Wallace (Construction), Hassan Nejad (Design)
 
 
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Project: Gales School
 
Description
This project includes stabilizing the existing structure and providing a temporary roof to protect this former school building for future use as a shelter.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2005 - Summer 2007Complete
Construction Summer 2006 - Winter 2009
Project Completion Winter 2009
 
Budget
$4.5 million
 
Project Manager
Alex Garrett 
 
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Project: 611 N St, NE - Roof Replacement
 
Description
This project includes the replacement of an existing roof to allow the facility to continue to be used until demolished for the construction of its replacement facility. The current facility is approximately 12,000 square feet and provides transitional shelter for twenty to thirty women.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Fall 2008 - Winter 2008Complete
Construction Fall 2008 - Winter 2008 Complete
Project Completion Early 2009 Complete
 
Budget
$105,000
 
Project Manager
Adenegan Olusegun 
 
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Project: Downtown Day Center Shelter
 
Description
The Department of Human Services has determined the need for a Downtown Day Program for adults. This program’s mission is to provide job training, housing placement assistance, referral services, and counseling, among other services, to the homeless.  The building site is a vacant lot that is 108 feet by 30 feet.  The program will require approximately 6,400 square feet and will include separate office spaces and counseling areas with open day-room space.
 
Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Design Spring 2011 - Spring 2012
Construction Fall 2012 - Winter 2013
Project Completion Winter  2013
 
Budget
$4.2 million
 
Project Manager
John Harmon