Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:After dealing with a transition period from a long serving Provost to a newly appointed Provost, a change in strategic plan and a new master plan for academics, plans for expending the funds for this award were stalled by the global pandemic. Several projects that were set to take off before the pandemic were delayed and coming out of the pandemic period, we had to seek additional funding for the projects because of supply chain issues related to the pandemic. We sought the approvals and was approved for these additional funding. Pre-construction meetings for these projects were held and constructions are set to begin early January 2023. Projects were started and well advanced. We requested and received several approvals in quick time to move these projects forward. However, we recently experience an issue with the office responsible for drawing down funds and reporting the SF425 form to USDA-NIFA had an exodus of employees. This unfortunately stalled our current requests needed to complete our current projects. With the speed at which USDA-NIFA has been working with us in the past year or two, we are confident that we can accomplished much within this reporting period. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility N/A 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities Greenhouse Renovation Seek approval to change objectives to fund renovation Start and complete renovation Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Complete Renovation Carden Waller Building Renovation (CEP) Seek approval to change objectives to renovate the existing Carden Waller Building (CEP) Start and complete renovation Algae Project Seek approval to change objectives to fund a collaborative algae project Start and complete construction
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility PO received for PEA - May 2017 Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 Construction approval - May 2019 Construction began - August 2019 Construction completed with a few minor work being done - August 2020 Equipment fitted - August 2020 Final Warranty walks held May 24,2021. 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 NIFA approval received for contractor; however, could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 Received approval for PEA - October 2017 Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 Project Completed June 2018 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Project Completed 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion POR Completed Design modified Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 Environmental assessment approved - March 2019 50% Design Drawing for contract managers SSC to review - August 2020 Construction Approved for vendor Aggielands - April 2021 Received USDA approval for vendor DataVox (IT Equipment) - April 2021 Received USDA approval for Southeast Service Corporation (PMF) - April 2021 USDA approved access and control surveillance services - June 2021 Received USDA approval for construction materials testing and engineering services - July 2021 Received USDA approval for funds to cover unforeseen steel escalation cost - October 2021 Received USDA approval for funds to cover additional roofing cost due to supplies shortage - June 2022 Received USDA approval to add insulation to vertical joint between new and existing building - September 2022 Substantial completion of project - September 2022 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 Request sent to NIFA for a geotechnical exploration - June 2019 Received NIFA approval for a geotechnical exploration - July 2019 Received 100% Construction Drawing - November 2020 Received Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - June 2021 Received approval to contract vendor for construction - October 2021 Pre-Construction meeting held December 1, 2022 Requested approval for change order request - April 6, 2023 Received approval for change order request - April 26, 2023 Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement Requested and received USDA approval to fund the project - October 2020 Requested and received USDA approval for engineering and survey services - December 2020 Pre-Bid held and bid due August 10, 2021 - July 2021 Received USDA approval for construction - September 2021 Construction started - December 2021 Received USDA approval for change order - March 2022 Construction completed - June 2022 Meats Lab Backwater Valve Requested approval to reduce funding from Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement - July 2022 Completed CEP Renovation Request sent to USDA for objective changes to fund the budget - August 2, 2023
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:After dealing with a transition period from a long serving Provost to a newly appointed Provost, a change in strategic plan and a new master plan for academics, plans for expending the funds for this award werestalled by the global pandemic. Several projects that were set to take off before the pandemic were delayedand coming out of the pandemic period, we had to seek additional funding for the projects because of supply chainissues related to the pandemic. We sought the approvals and was approved and was approved for thse additional funding. Pre-construction meetings for these projects were held and constructions are set to begin early January 2023. We are now focus on changing the objectives of several shelved projects to fund new projects that are aligned with the goals of our new and now settled leadership as well as our plan of work. We have identified several urgently needed projects that will fast track our research, teaching and extension programs and therefore, wewill be writing to USDA/NIFA shortly for approvals. With the speed at which USDA-NIFA has been working with us in the past year or two, we are confident that we can accomplished much within this reporting period. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility N/A 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities Greenhouse Renovation Seek approval to change objectives to fund renovation Start and complete renovation Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Start Renovation Mobilization for construction January 2023 Project Completion (Estimated October 2023) CARC Renovation Seek approval to change objectives to renovate the Cooperative Agricultural Research Building to create more office and labs spaces for scientists. Start and complete renovation Carden Waller Building Renovation Seek approval to change objectives to renovate the existing Carden Waller Building (CEP) Start and complete renovation Algae Project Seek approval to change objectives to fund a collaborative algae project Start and complete construction
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility PO received for PEA - May 2017 Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 Construction approval - May 2019 Construction began - August 2019 Construction completed with a few minor work being done - August 2020 Equipment fitted - August 2020 Final Warranty walks held May 24,2021. 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 NIFA approval received for contractor; however, could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 Received approval for PEA - October 2017 Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 Project Completed June 2018 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Project Completed 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion POR Completed Design modified Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 Environmental assessment approved - March 2019 50% Design Drawing for contract managers SSC to review - August 2020 Construction Approved for vendor Aggielands - April 2021 Received USDA approval for vendor DataVox (IT Equipment) - April 2021 Received USDA approval for Southeast Service Corporation (PMF) - April 2021 USDA approved access and control surveillance services - June 2021 Received USDA approval for construction materials testing and engineering services - July 2021 Received USDA approval for funds to cover unforeseen steel escalation cost - October 2021 Received USDA approval for funds to cover additional roofing cost due to supplies shortage - June 2022 Received USDA approval to add insulation to vertical joint between new and existing building - September 2022 Substantial completion of project - September 2022 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 Request sent to NIFA for a geotechnical exploration - June 2019 Received NIFA approval for a geotechnical exploration - July 2019 Received 100% Construction Drawing - November 2020 Received Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - June 2021 Received approval to contract vendor for construction - October 2021 Pre-Construction meeting held December 1, 2022 Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement Requested and received USDA approval to fund the project - October 2020 Requested and received USDA approval for engineering and survey services - December 2020 Pre-Bid held and bid due August 10, 2021 - July 2021 Received USDA approval for construction - September 2021 Construction started - December 2021 Received USDA approval for change order - March 2022 Construction completed - June 2022 Meats Lab Backwater Valve Requested approval to reduce funding from Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement - July 2022 Completed
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Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2019 project years under the 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance, the university was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016; however, a new President was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and 2018 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2019 and 2020, given approval of an amendment from NIFA to extend the project for an additional year. The focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun as well as the completed design for the expansion and renovation of the Cooperative Extension Building. With quicker turnaround from time for approvals from USDA-NIFA, we are sure that are projects can now be completed timely. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility Schedule training for use of equipment - September 2020 Project Completion and hand over to end users (Estimated September 2020) 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion Approve Design Engage Architect Construction Estimated to begin - August 2021 Project Completion (Estimated June 2022) Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Start Renovation Request USDA approval for additional funding to cover the GMP Project Completion (Estimated February 2023) Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement Start and complete construction
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility PO received for PEA - May 2017 Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 Construction approval - May 2019 Construction began - August 2019 Construction completed with a few minor work being done - August 2020 Equipment fitted - August 2020 Final Warranty walks held May 24,2021. Contractor addressing minor issues. 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 NIFA approval received for contractor; however, could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 Received approval for PEA - October 2017 Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 Project Completed June 2018 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Project Completed 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion POR Completed Design modified Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 Environmental assessment approved - March 2019 Environmental assessment approved - March 2019 50% Design Drawing for contract managers SSC to review - August 2020 Construction Approved for vendor Aggielands - April 2021 Received USDA approval for vendor DataVox (IT Equipment) - April 2021 Received USDA approval for Southeast Service Corporation (PMF) - April 2021 USDA approved access and control surveillance services - June 2021 Received USDA approval for construction materials testing and engineering services - July 2021 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 Request sent to NIFA for a geotechnical exploration - June 2019 Received NIFA approval for a geotechnical exploration - July 2019 Received 100% Construction Drawing - November 2020 Received Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - June 2021 Meats Lab Parking Lot Concrete Pavement Requested and received USDA approval to fund the project - October 2020 Requested and received USDA approval for engineering and survey services - December 2020 Pre-Bid held and bid due August 10, 2021 - July 2021
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2008 - FY 2019 project years under the 1890 Facilities award 2008-45200-04448. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance, the university was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016; however, a new President was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. A new Dean was appointed in July 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and 2018 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2019 and 2020, given approval of an amendment from NIFA to extend the project for an additional year. The focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun as well as the completed design for the expansion and renovation of the Greenhouse Facility and Cooperative Extension Building. With quicker turnaround from time for approvals from USDA-NIFA, we were certain that the projects could be completed timely; however, we are now facing a national health crisis/pandemic which has slowed the pace a bit. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • Schedule training for use of equipment - Septmber 2020 • Project Completion and hand over to end users (Estimated September 2020) 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion • Approve Design • Engage Architect • Construction Estimated to begin - May 2021 • Project Completion (Estimated December 2021) Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation • Start Renovation • Project Completion (Estimated February 2021)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • PO received for PEA - May 2017 • Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 • PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 • Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 • Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 • Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 • Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 • Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 • Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 • Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 • Construction approval - May 2019 • Construction began - August 2019 •Construction completed with a few minor work being done - August 2020 • Equipment fitted - August 2020 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 • NIFA approval received for contractor; however could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 • PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 • Received approval for PEA - October 2017 • Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 • PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 • Project Completed June 2018 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • Project Completed 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion • POR Completed • Design modified • Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 • Envionmental assessment approved - March 2019 • Envionmental assessment approved - March 2019 • 50% Design Drawing for contract managers SSC to review - August 2020 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation • Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment • Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 • Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 • Request sent to NIFA for a geotehnical exploration - June 2019 • Received NIFA approval for a geotehnical exploration - July 2019
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2019 project years under the 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance, the university was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016; however, a new President was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and 2018 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2019 and 2020, given approval of an amendment from NIFA to extend the project for an additional year. The focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun as well as the completed design for the expansion and renovation of the Cooperative Extension Building. With quicker turnaround from time for approvals from USDA-NIFA, we are sure that are projects can now be completed timely. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • Currently under construction • Project Completion (Estimated August 2020) 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion • Approve Design • Engage Architect • Begin Construction • Project Completion (Estimated February 2021) Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation • Start Renovation • Project Completion (Estimated February 2021)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility PO received for PEA - May 2017 Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 Construction approval - May 2019 Construction began - August 2019 Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 NIFA approval received for contractor; however could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 Received approval for PEA - October 2017 Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 Project Completed June 2018 Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center Upgrade Technology Ongoing Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Project Completed Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion POR Completed Design modified Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 Environmental assessment approved - March 2019 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 Request sent to NIFA for a geotechnical exploration - June 2019 Received NIFA approval for a geotechnical exploration - July 2019
Publications
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2019 project years under the 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance, the university was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016; however, a new President was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and 2018 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2019 and 2020, given approval of an amendment from NIFA to extend the project for an additional year. The focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun as well as the completed design for the expansion and renovation of the Cooperative Extension Building. With quicker turnaround from time for approvals from USDA-NIFA, we are sure that are projects can now be completed timely. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • Schedule training for use of equipment - Septmber 2020 • Project Completion and hand over to end users (Estimated September 2020) 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion • Approve Design • Engage Architect • Construction Estimated to begin - May 2021 • Project Completion (Estimated December 2021) Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation • Start Renovation • Project Completion (Estimated February 2021)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • PO received for PEA - May 2017 • Posted RFP for CMAR - June 2017 • PEAs sent to NIFA for review & approval - July 2017 • Request sent to NIFA for approval of CMAR contractor - August 2017 • Received NIFA approval for PEA - October 2017 • Received NIFA Approval for SpawGlass, PO request sent - November 2017 • Design Kickoff/Program verification started - December 2017 • Program verification received, SpawGlass developing estimate based on document. PO's received for topographic and civil surveys - January 2018 • Topographic survey sent to design team, geo-tech started; conceptual estimate discussed w/ contractor (approx. $4M over budget) and how to cut down cost. Budget and Design meeting held at end of month, discussed measures to bring project in budget - March 2018 • Schematic Design started (reduction in size) - May 2018 • Construction approval - May 2019 • Construction began - August 2019 •Construction completed with a few minor work being done - August 2020 • Equipment fitted - August 2020 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • Request sent to NIFA for Contractor approval. May 2017: Rejection notice received due to no construction costs being included in letter; sent this information to Ag and resubmitted to NIFA - May 2017 • NIFA approval received for contractor; however could not proceed until PEA's are approved - June 2017 • PEA's sent to NIFA for review and approval - July 2017 • Received approval for PEA - October 2017 • Structural evaluation started for barns - November 2017 • PO received to start work on barns; construction started - December 2017 • Project Completed June 2018 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • Project Completed 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities CEP Building Expansion • POR Completed • Design modified • Submitted prior approval request for environmental assessment - December 2018 • Envionmental assessment approved - March 2019 • Envionmental assessment approved - March 2019 • 50% Design Drawing for contract managers SSC to review - August 2020 Veterinary Treatment Facility Renovation • Received NIFA approval for environmental assessment • Request sent to NIFA for design - February 2019 • Received NIFA approval for design - May 2019 • Request sent to NIFA for a geotehnical exploration - June 2019 • Received NIFA approval for a geotehnical exploration - July 2019
Publications
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2018 project years under the 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance, the university was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016; however, a new President was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and 2018 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2019 and 2020, given approval of an amendment from NIFA to extend the project for an additional year. The focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun as well as the completed design for the expansion and renovation of the Cooperative Extension Building. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? 1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility • Schematic Design started for reduction in size • Schematic Design review • Build • Project Completion (Estimated February 2020) 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center • N/A 3. Renovate laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center • Seek NIFA approval • Start Renovation 4. Upgrade Technology • Ongoing 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment • N/A 6. Renovate Research and Extension Facilities • CEP Building Expansion - Approve Design • Engage Architect • Begin Construction • Project Completion (Estimated April 2020)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility - PVAMU expended funds for development of the facility Plan of Requirement. This document has been completed; however, PVAMU has delayed this project until finalization of its Academic Master Plan which is expected to be released May 2016. 2. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center - Requested cancellation of objective with the transfer of funds to the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility. 3. Renovate Laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center - There is ongoing discussion of the labs to renovate; however, PVAMU has delayed the project until finalization of its Academic Master Plan which is expected to be released May 2016. 4. Upgrade Technology - The College of Agriculture and Humans Sciences academic united relocated to its new facilities in December 2015. Enhanced technology items should be purchased by August 31, 2016. 5. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment - Due to the delay of renovating laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center the procurement of laboratory equipment has also been delayed. 6. Renovate Research and extension Facilities - Funds should be expended after the release of the Academic Master Plan. Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2018 project years under 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We are in a transition period from a Provost who served the University for 18 years to a new Provost, who was appointed on August 1, 2014. Under the new Provost guidance the University will be implementing a new strategic plan and new master plan for academics in 2016. Therefore, any major construction projects are on hold until the new plans are in place.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2016 project years under 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost, who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance the University was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016. However, a new president was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. A new Interim Provost was appointed on January 1, 2018. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2018 given recent approved amendments sent by NIFA. There were changes approved to objectives to focus on Phase 1 Greenhouse and a Vet Treatment Facility. Furthermore, the focus on the meat lab as the major component of the Comprehensive Ag Facility has begun and the PEA approved for it. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Due to delays in construction, opportunities for training and professional development will be provided once these are completed in 2018 and 2019. Two PEAs have now been approved to allow the University to move forward with proposed projects. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Due to delays in construction, opportunities for training and professional development will be provided once these are completed in 2018 and 2019. Two PEAs have now been approved to allow the University to move forward with proposed projects. Nonetheless, the University continues to follow it's approved Plan of Work and report yearly on its accomplishments. These facilities projects will enhance greatly the results and subsequent dissemination to communities of interest. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Method 1. Construction of the comprehensive agriculture facility is in progress. Request release of funding at each stage. The pre-environmental assessment was obtained and approved by NIFA for this project in 2017. Release of funding has been obtained and requisitions entered for the geo-technical survey, civil survey, and pre-construction components. Program verification phase is under way. The schematic design kickoff meeting took place in January 2018. Method 2. Request approval from NIFA to upgrade laboratory following design and any needed bidding. Method 3. Request approval from NIFA to upgrade technology and purchase computers, audio-visual and other technology equipment to upgrade our current system. Method 4. Request approval from NIFA for securing contractors for construction and installation of Phase 1 greenhouses (following objective change approved in 2017). At present, the Pre-Environmental Assessment was sent to NIFA on January 8 and was approved on March 8, 2018. Movement on securing the facilities and construction can begin. Bidding has taken place for the project under this objective and a vendor selected. A request for release of funding was sent to NIFA on January 8, 2018. Method 5. Secure approvals from NIFA for the design and build of the Vet Treatment Facility. Further to assist in all construction and renovation activities, Prairie View A&M University has employed a process of broad based strategic planning in determining its priorities. The university will adhere to established state requirements and procedures and the policies of the Board of Regents as well as applicable federal laws and regulations with respect to the execution of all projects. The stated standard university procedures relative to the construction of facilities and which are applicable to the 1890 Facilities Grant Program relative to the construction of facilities are as follows: For safety and Texas building code compliance matters, it is required that the coordination and inspection for constructing this structure must be done by PVAMU's Campus Planning Office. Independent Architects and/or Engineers (A/E) are contracted to provide the project scope of work and subsequent designs for the entire project. This may require land surveying and consulting with structure expertise, environmental assessment, etc. In addition, all designs must comply with all federal and/or state disability rules and regulations. The architectural firm, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs, with input from the agricultural faculty/scientists/extension workers and other university officials, will design the facilities. The designs will be shared and discussed with NIFA for concurrence. Once the designs are approved, the university will abide by applicable state and federal procedures in seeking and approving building contractors for constructing or renovating the facilities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
PVAMU expended funds for development of the facility Plan of Requirement (POR), which it updated in 2017 to focus on one component of the facility: a meat lab. This document was completed in 2017. The pre-environmental assessment was obtained and approved by NIFA for this project in 2017. Release of funding has been obtained and requisitions entered for the geo-technical survey, civil survey, and pre-construction components. Program verification phase is under way. The schematic design kickoff meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018. The Cooperative Agricultural Research Center obtained release of funding to upgrade computers for research scientists and postdocs to carry out applications which demand high CPPU speed, RAM and upgraded video card to render Geospatial analysis, large data intensive hydrologic, models, collection, management and analysis of different resolution climate and satellite data. These computers run applications like SAS, SPSS, ARCGIS, SIGMA plot, Nutrition Pro, among others. The purchase order has been issued after an increase in funding was approved in 2017. Due to the delay of renovating laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center the procurement of laboratory equipment has also been delayed. A change of objective for 2015 funds was approved in 2017 by NIFA to move from the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility to Phase 1 Greenhouse project. Under this newly approved set of objectives, plant and genetic research will be enhanced. At present, the Pre-Environmental Assessment has been secured and was approved by NIFA on March 8, 2018. Bidding has taken place for the project under this objective and a vendor selected. The request for release of funding was sent to NIFA January 8, 2018.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities responds to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 9,000 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1,500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems:Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2016 project years under 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost, who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance the University was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016. However, a new president was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2018 given recent approved amendments sent by NIFA. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Cooperative Agricultural Research Center obtained release of funding to upgrade computers for research scientists to carry out research. The College has also obtained release of funding to begin on several aspects of this project. Training and professional development will commence in 2018 once the greenhouses and vet treatment center are constructed. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The Cooperative Agricultural Research Center obtained release of funding to upgrade computers for research scientists to carry out research. The College has also obtained release of funding to begin on several aspects of this project. Dissemination of results and training will commence in 2018 once the greenhouses and vet treatment center are constructed. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The methods for accomplishing objectives for FY 2013 Facilities grant proposal are described according to the objective: Method 1. Construction of the comprehensive agriculture facility is in progress. Request release of funding at each stage. The pre-environmental assessment was obtained and approved by NIFA for this project in 2017. Release of funding has been obtained and requisitions entered for the geo-technical survey, civil survey, and pre-construction components. Program verification phase is under way. The schematic design kickoff meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018. Method 2. Request approval from NIFA to renovate barns at the International Goat Research Center (IGRC). Method 3. Request approval from NIFA to upgrade laboratory following design and any needed bidding. Method 4. Request approval from NIFA to upgrade technology and purchase computers, audio-visual and other technology equipment to upgrade our current system. Method 5. Request approval from NIFA for securing contractors for construction and installation of Phase 1 greenhouses (following objective change approved in 2017). At present, the Pre-Environmental Assessment has been secured and will be sent to NIFA for review by January 8, 2018. Once the PEA is approved, movement on securing the facilities and construction can begin. Bidding has taken place for the project under this objective and a vendor selected. A request for release of funding will go to NIFA by January 8, 2018. Method 6. Secure approvals from NIFA for the design and build of the Vet Treatment Facility. To assist in all construction and renovation activities, Prairie View A&M University has employed a process of broad based strategic planning in determining its priorities. The university will adhere to established state requirements and procedures and the policies of the Board of Regents as well as applicable federal laws and regulations with respect to the execution of all projects. The stated standard university procedures relative to the construction of facilities and which are applicable to the 1890 Facilities Grant Program relative to the construction of facilities are as follows: For safety and Texas building code compliance matters, it is required that the coordination and inspection for constructing this structure must be done by PVAMU's Campus Planning Office. Independent Architects and/or Engineers (A/E) are contracted to provide the project scope of work and subsequent designs for the entire project. This may require land surveying and consulting with structure expertise, environmental assessment, etc. In addition, all designs must comply with all federal and/or state disability rules and regulations. The architectural firm, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs, with input from the agricultural faculty/scientists/extension workers and other university officials, will design the facilities. The designs will be shared and discussed with NIFA for concurrence. Once the designs are approved, the university will abide by applicable state and federal procedures in seeking and approving building contractors for constructing or renovating the facilities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility - PVAMU expended funds for development of the facility Plan of Requirement (POR), which it updated in 2017 to focus on one component of the facility: a meat lab. This document was completed in 2017. The pre-environmental assessment was obtained and approved by NIFA for this project in 2017. Release of funding has been obtained and requisitions entered for the geo-technical survey, civil survey, and pre-construction components. Program verification phase is under way. The schematic design kickoff meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018. 2. Upgrade Technology -The Cooperative Agricultural Research Center obtained release of funding to upgrade computers for research scientists and postdocs to carry out applications which demand high CPPU speed, RAM and upgraded video card to render Geospatial analysis, large data intensive hydrologic, models, collection, management and analysis of different resolution climate and satellite data. These computers run applications like SAS, SPSS, ARCGIS, SIGMA plot, Nutrition Pro, among others. The purchase order has been issued after an increase in funding was approved in 2017. 3. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment - Due to the delay of renovating laboratories in the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center the procurement of laboratory equipment has also been delayed. 4.A change of objective for 2015 funds was approved in 2017 by NIFA to move from the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility to Phase 1 Greenhouse project. Under this newly approved set of objectives, plant and genetic research will be enhanced. At present, the Pre-Environmental Assessment has been secured and will be sent to NIFA for review by January 8, 2018. Once the PEA is approved, movement on securing the facilities and construction can begin. Bidding has taken place for the project under this objective and a vendor selected. A request for release of funding will go to NIFA by January 8, 2018. Several issues have contributed to minimum performance and expending of funds from FY 2013 - FY 2016 project years under 1890 Facilities award 2013-45200-21534. We have been in a transition period from a Provost who served the university for 18 years to a new Provost, who was appointed in 2014. Under the new Provost's guidance the University was to implement a new strategic plan and a new master plan for academics in 2016. However, a new president was appointed in 2017 and the master plans have been delayed. Nonetheless, progress in planning has taken place greatly in 2017 and the release of funding for several objectives and vendors have now been approved. Major project completions will take place in 2018 given recent approved amendments sent by NIFA.
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at PVAMU through its research, extension and teaching activities respond to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. The stakeholders are approximately 8300 PVAMU students, 8.4 million Texas citizens living below the poverty level and over 1500 limited ranchers and farmers. Changes/Problems: Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility - Construction, repair and renovation activities currently are being conducted by an external organization throughout the Texas A&M University System instead of member universities' Physical Plants. For PVAMU particularly, efficiency of this approach has been plagued with constant turnover of personnel withinthe external organization,which has led to delays in implementing this project. Consequently, there was no activity in the past year to implement this task. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center - We requested cancellation of this objective so that funds allocated to this task would be transfer to the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility. Renovation of Laboratories in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center - We requested cancellation of this objective so that funds allocated to this task would be transfer to the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment - Equipment will be purchased after the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences academic unit relocates to a new facility. Expected relocation date is December 2015. Upgrade Technology - We deferred this activity to the next year. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Construction of a Comprehensive Agricultural Facility - PVAMU expended funds for development of the facility Plan of Requirement. This document has been completed, however, PVAMU is delaying this project until finalization of its Academic Master Plan. Renovation of Barns at the International Goat Center - Requested cancellation of objective with the transfer of funds to the Comprehensive Agricultural Facility. Procurement of Laboratory Equipment - Equipment will be purchased after the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences academic unit relocates to new facilities. Expected relocation date is September 2015. Upgrade Technology
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Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: The target audience are Students, Faculty, Staff, and citizens of Texas. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? All of our facilities and equipment will be used to provide training to our students, help our faculty and research staff conduct meaningful research and enhance our ability to deliver quality solutions to our citizens. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? As we have always done, we communicate our efforts and discuss our facilities plans with the public. This increases our visibility and enables community members to recognize our ability to help them. We use field days, radio broadcast, and online services to disseminate our results. Since we had no construction or renovation in 2013, there has now dissemination of results. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? We are currently developing the program of requirement for the construction of our facilities and plan to commence and complete the architectural drawing in 2015.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. The College worked with our facilities management personnel to develop a document to be submitted to the Texas A&M University System for approval to begin a program of requirement (POR). We have commence developing the program of requirement for our facilities project. All appropriate individuals including our faculty, staff, and students are engaged in discussions with facilities management staff to develop the POR. 2. We have asked our scientists to submit list of laboratory equipment so that we can purchase the appropriate equipment to meet their needs. 3. We are assessing the College’s technology so that we will be able to provide the appropriate upgrades as technology tends to change rapidly. There has not been any expenditure against the 1890 Facilities fund for 2013.
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