Dear York College Community,
We are excited to share the latest updates on our ongoing campus projects. Our commitment to enhancing the facilities and infrastructure at York College continues to drive significant progress across various initiatives. Below is a summary of the current status of key projects:
- Café Renovation: 90% complete, with an anticipated opening in May.
- ADA Bathroom Upgrades: Contracting phase is underway, with a recommendation to award the contract to the winning bidder
- Cold Water Piping Replacement: The project has been put to bid, with the bid due date set for May 8, 2025.
- Fire Alarm Upgrade: Currently in the planning phase.
- Roof Lighting: Change order in progress, with the project 95% substantially completed. Punchlist items are expected to be completed by March.
Health and Physical Education Building:
- ADA Bathroom Upgrades: 85-90% complete, with the project on schedule for completion by June 2025.
- LED Lighting Upgrades: Planned start date for mid May 2025.
- Multi-purpose Room and LL Classrooms Repainting: Scheduled for summer 2025.
- Phase 1: Track and Soccer field Completed.
- Phase 2: 60% complete, with concrete pouring completed, drainage project, scoreboard will be installed for the first 2 weeks in May, and guard booth delivery expected in June.
- Phase 3: Design phase for tennis courts enclosure, field house, and landscaping.
- Childcare Center Ceiling Replacement: Design phase.
- HVAC Upgrade: Design progressing with pre-bid packages under review.
- Roofing Upgrade: Design progressing with pre-bid packages under review.
- Ceiling Replacement: Design phase.
- Window Replacement: Proposal for services sought and pending, with design to commence following initial walkthrough.
- RTU Replacement: Design progressing with pre-bid packages under review.
- Ceiling Replacement: Design progressing with pre-bid packages under review.
- Window Replacement: Design progressing with pre-bid packages under review.
St. Monica’s Child Care Center:
- Gate Repair: Bidding for an electric gate for the parking lot and repairs to existing entry points.
- Kitchen Remodel: Painting, changing counters, and appliances.
- Campus-wide Perimeter Fencing and Lighting: Final design submitted, pending approval.
- 159th Street Walkway Renovation: Demo completed, with Concrete pads placed and electrical wiring for tree lights underway.
We appreciate your continued support and patience as we work towards enhancing our campus facilities. These improvements are crucial for providing a better learning environment and ensuring the safety and comfort of our community.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Mario Acosta
Chief Administrative Superintendent
York College Buildings & Grounds Room
Eduardo Rios Office: 718-262-2104
Vice President for Finance & Administration Cell: 929-720-2167
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer Email: erios9@PROTECTED
MS Teams: eduardo.rios09@PROTECTED
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY, 11451.
