The Savannah State campus has 1.8M GSF in a diverse variety of historic and contemporary building space with an unusually broad and complex array of HVAC systems and mechanical equipment. These systems are characterized by profound levels of deferred maintenance and pervasive functional deficiencies. Over the past year, Savannah State University has made a considerable investment in targeted HVAC system improvements and modifications to improve indoor air quality and increase occupant comfort and safety in several buildings on campus. As these projects progressed, it became clear that there were more significant HVAC and mechanical equipment issues than initially anticipated. A subsequent engineering study was commissioned to assess campuswide HVAC equipment conditions and function, and the preliminarily results recommended further significant investment in HVAC systems across campus. This project aims to incorporate the most critical initiatives that maximize value, impact, and outcomes achievable for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within a one-year capital project timeframe, while ensuring uninterrupted campus operations. The project will focus on, but not be limited to, addressing chiller systems, boiler systems, controls, drives, terminal units, and exhaust systems. Specifically, the project will focus on enhancing these systems in key facilities at Savannah State University, including the Social Science building (approx. 54,516 GSF), Drew Griffith Science Building (approx. 71,901 GSF), Kennedy Fine Arts Building (approx. 27,048 GSF), Whiting Hall (approx. 38,857 GSF), and the McGlockton NROTC building (approx. 13,237 GSF).
