School Board Approves Commissioning of Architectural Firm for New Building Addition at Henry E.S. Reeves K-8 Center

At its regular meeting yesterday, the School Board commissioned an architectural/engineering firm for the General Obligation Bond-funded, new K-8 conversion addition at Henry E. S. Reeves K-8 Center. This is Phase 1 of a multi-phase project, with a total project investment valued at $11.2 million.

Silva Architects, L.L.C. (SA) has been commissioned as the Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for the new addition that will house students in Grades 6-8.

The project will feature a 32,381 square foot, two-story building, which will provide an additional 439 student stations to the school, and includes covered walkways, a parking lot expansion of 42 additional spaces, replacement of the fire alarm system to connect the new building to existing systems, two new middle school athletic courts, a new covered food shelter and restoration and embellishment of the landscaping along the building perimeter. This project will be designed and constructed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Schools rating system.

SA will use a total sub-contractor Small/Micro Business Utilization (S/MBE) participation of 34.5 percent, which includes 7.5 percent of Minority/ Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation. The project is scheduled to be completed by January 2023.

In 2012, voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacity; enhance safety and provide technology upgrades. View current projects by visiting Capital Improvements (@MDCPSCapital) on Twitter or search the hashtag #GOBProgress.

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