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WINDSOR COST ANALYSIS

The following cost estimates were compiled in 1996 by Brent Bowman of Brent Bowman & Associates Architects, P. A., based in Manhattan, KS. Brent Bowman has over twenty two years of experience in renovation and preservation of historical properties. B.B.A. projects have included work for many of the region's major institutions including Kansas State University, Kansas Historical Society, Kansas Department of Commerce, and the City of Manhattan. They have received numerous recognition for their work including:
1992 Kansas Preservation award - Cottonwood Ranch, Studley, Kansas
Governors Award for Outstanding Renovation - National Farms Bld, Cottonwood Falls, KS
1989 Kansas Preservation Award - Holton Hall Renovation, Kansas State University


Stabilization Work

1. Re-Roofing:

Remove roofing down to decking. Replace deteriorated areas of decking. Re-build skylight area, with new laminated safety glass panels, properly flashed. Install new built-up or modified bitumen roofing, over rigid insulation. Flash roofing to parapets, add blocking and coping caps at north and south.

Estimated Cost:
Roofing Removal 13,000 SF X $.50 = $6,500
Modified Bitument Roofing/Deck Repair 13,000 SF X $6.00 = $78,000
Skylight repair 2,000 SF X $40.00 = $80,000

Sub-Total $164,500


2. Masonry Wall Repair:
North- Repair stucco & wall at cracks, repaint wall 2,600 SF X $3.00 = $7,800
East- Point wall cracks 6,000 SF X $1.00 = $6,000
South- Repair gunnite at cracks 2,600 SF X $2.50 = $6,500
West- Repair wall, install stucco, paint wall 6,000 SF X $5.00 = $30,000
Re-build deteriorated brick at window jambs 31 @ $100.00 = $13,100

Sub-Total $63,400


3. Window Repair:
North- Rebuild 5 windows @ $650, & replace 9 windows @ $750 = $10,000
East- Rebuild 40 windows @650, & replace 26 windows @ $750 = $45,500
South- Repair 9 windows @ $650 = $5,850
West- Rebuild 10 windows @ $650, & replace 32 windows @ $750 = $30,500

Sub-Total $63,400


4. Cornice Repair:

Replace missing pieces, scrape, repair rust, prime and paint -
360 LF X $25 = $9,000


5. Tower Repair:

Scrape paint, patch rust/deteriorated wood, prime and paint
$5,000

6. Floor/Roof Framing:

Additional support required to meet current code required load capacity. Add steel beams and colums running east west to the center line of each 25'-0" bay (5 total). New colums placed on footings installed within existing building.

Steel: 40,000 lbs. X $1.00 = $40,000
Installation: 2000 LF X $10 = $20,000
Footings: 12 @ $2000 = $24,000

Sub-Total $84,000


7. First Floor:

Replace with slab-on-grade (inadequate clearance between floor joists & grade below).
Demolition = $5,000
Fill-200 cu. X $50 = $10,000
Slab- 14,000 SF X $1.38 = $20,000
*Note: Does not include cost moving in and out.

Sub-Total $35,000


SUBTOTAL $452,750
Architectural/Engineering Fees & Contingency (15%) $68,000
TOTAL STABILIZATION WORK $520,750




CODE-REQUIRED UPGRADES

1. Add new exit stairways at southwest and northeast. Stair is 5'0" wide, in two-hour concrete block enclosure, first to fourth floor.
2 stairs X 200 SF X 4 floors each X $100 = $160,000


2. Replace elevator with ADA compliant elevator.
Reconstruct shaft, remove & replace existing elevator = $120,000


3. Add exhaust/make-up air system for atrium.
$50,000

4. Add fire sprinkler system throughout building.
59,400 SF X $2.25 = $133,650


5. Allowable building area: Add area seperation wall/doors to divide building into separate areas to meet code limitation on maximum allowable area. Add separation 25' south of north wall at existing masonry bearing wall.
$5,000

6. Add fire alarm/smoke detection system.
59,000 SF X $1.50 = $88,500


7. Add structural support at atrium balconies, provide extension of guardrail height and infill panels to meet current codes.
400 LF X $100 = $40,000


SUBTOTAL $597,150
Architectural/Engineering Fees and Contingency (15%) $89,573
TOTAL STABILIZATION WORK $686,723
*Note: Rated corridor and door construction is included in renovation costs.


RENOVATION COSTS

1. First floor, store-front replacement.
1500 SF X $40 = $60,000


2. Repair and repaint east fire escape. Note: Fire escape will no longer be required for exiting and should not be accessable.
$15,000

3. Remove fire escape from west side.
$5,000

4. New HVAC system for entire building: (Based on 4-pipe fan-coil unit)
58,500 X $15 = $877,500


5. First Floor: Replace floor coverings & base, clean up (after new concrete floor). Does not include costs moving out and back in.
11,600 SF X $3.50 = $40,000


6. First Floor: Entry to upper levels. Includes: Restoring original stairway, first to second; new walls/refinish walls; new floor coverings; new trim.
2,900 SF X $25 = $72,500


7. Atrium Restoration (Floors 1 through 4): Refinish woodwork; restore doors and windows; repair plaster & paint walls & ceilings; new floor coverings; new lighting & electrical.
$250,000

8. Allowance for Cabinetry:
$50,000

9. Second Floor: Restore spaces at west for new dining room (as per atrium above):
2,880 SF X $35 = $100,800
Restore original "President's Suite" (As per atrium above);
1,200 SF X $35 = $42,000
New public restrooms
500 SF X $60 = $30,000


10. Third Floor: Gut all existing construction (except atrium), new partitions and finishes, lighting and electrical.
13,000 SF X $35 = $455,000


11. Fourth Floor Renovation: Gut all existing construction (except atrium), new partitions and finishes, lighting and electrical.
13,000 SF X $35 = $455,000


12. Vault - Included for County presentation
$30,000




SUBTOTAL $2,482,800
Architectural/Engineering Fees and Contingency (15%) $372,420
TOTAL RENOVATION COST $2,855,220
TOTAL COST $4,062,693
ADJUSTMENT PER DENNIS SMITH'S ADVICE $325,000
GRAND TOTAL 4,387,693




Overall Square Foot Cost

$4,387,693 / 53,800 square feet = $81.55 / square foot



Last Updated: 19-Jan-01
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