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Measure Q Updates
The Measure Q Bond was passed in November 2012. The Citizens of Solano County invested in their futures by voting to improve and expand the facilities of the Solano Community College District with the passage of the Measure Q Bond. The projects listed below are the currently active projects and their status.
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August 2022
Fairfield Campus | Active Project Updates |
| Library/Learning Resource Center – Fairfield Campus Description: Replacement of existing Building 100 Library with new 59,252sf Library/LRC, demo of old Library and old portable buildings. Budget: $45,948,000 ($24,300,000 Measure Q; $20,148,000 State; $1,500,000 Redevelopment pass-through funds) Status: Exterior and interior punchlists, and CxA (commissioning) are nearing completion. New building document close-out in progress. Existing Building 100: The demolition, walk paths and site furnishings are complete. Site lighting and landscape are in progress. Completion Target: September 2022 |
 (Click to View Project Summary)  | Pedestrian & Vehicle Wayfinding Signs – Fairfield Campus Description: Design/installation of new exterior vehicle wayfinding signs and the procurement of pedestrian signs to provide necessary wayfinding information.  Budget: $170,767 Status: Pending installation of Pedestrian Signs near the new Library Building. Completion Target: August 2022 |
 | Baseball and Softball Clubhouse Replacement – Fairfield Campus Description: Replacement of the existing clubhouses used by the Baseball and Softball programs with DSA approved modular buildings.  Budget: $860,000 Status: Fire hydrant line tested and functioning. Site improvements to baseball fence and sidewalk ongoing. Ramp extensions were installed and both clubhouses meet ADA. Completion Target: September – October 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary)   | 5 Megawatt Solar Installation (Solar Energy) – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project is to add solar production to the District’s Fairfield Campus with the application of solar photovoltaic arrays. The project goal is to completely offset current energy consumption with the potential of over production (up to 5 megawatts) for the Fairfield Campus. The project includes the following components: feasibility study, assessment, planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance. Budget: $14,000,000 Status: Holt Renewables (Design-Builder) is gathering site information needed for the design of the project. Completion Target: November 2023 |
(Click to View Project Summary)  | On-Campus Housing – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project is to evaluate and assess the need for and feasibility of on-campus housing at the Fairfield Campus. The project begins with needs assessment and a feasibility analysis. If housing is deemed viable, a likely P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Project will proceed. Budget: $850,000 Status: In Pre-Design Phase. Completion Target: December 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary)     | ADA Improvements (ADA Transition Plan) – All Campuses and Centers Description: Update the existing ADA Transition Plan to ensure that buildings; infrastructure improvements; programs, services, and activities are accessible under current ADA requirements. Budget: $240,795 Status: ADA barrier removal surveying complete; reports all in draft format. Self-Evaluation of Policies and Procedures report in draft format and being reviewed. Mapping of Fairfield Campus complete and research on way-finding applications underway. Completion Target: October 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary)     | Building 300 Renovation – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project will be to renovate existing Building 300 on the Fairfield Campus. The project goal is to modernize the aging building in order to meet current standards. The project includes the following components: feasibility study, assessment, planning, design and construction. Budget: $3,000,000 Status: Design Development Phase ongoing. Completion Target: February 2024 |
(Click to View Project Summary) Â Â | Early Learning Center Expansion – Fairfield Campus Description: Expansion of the Early Learning Center to serve approximately forty (40) children. This will require the addition of a new building to the Early Learning Center location. This project will also include upgrades to the exterior play areas as determined by regulations/code. This project is anticipated to require DSA review and approval. Budget:Â $2,500,000 Status: DSA backcheck set submitted to DSA for approval. Completion Target: January 2023 |
Vacaville Center | Active Project Updates |
| Aeronautics – Sewer Connection and Parking Expansion Project – Vacaville Description: Remove septic system and connect to City/County sewer line. Add 16 spaces adjacent to existing parking lot.  Budget: $735,000 Status: All paving complete, new sewer system tied into Aeronautics Facility and operational. Recently installed site lighting, waiting for one final pole strobe. Completion Target: September 2022 |
| Vacaville Center Annex Building – Cares Act Upgrade (HVAC/Roof Replacement) Project – Vacaville Description: Upgrading the indoor ventilation by replacing HVAC Equipment controls. The existing roof will also be removed and replaced.  Budget: $2,700,000 Status: Bids received on 8/11/22. Preparing to take contractor to the Board with anticipated construction to begin in May 2023. Completion Target: September 2023 |
March 2022
Fairfield Campus | Active Project Updates |
| Library/Learning Resource Center – Fairfield Campus Description: Replacement of existing Building 100 Library with new 59,252sf Library/LRC, demo of old Library and old portable buildings. Budget: $45,948,000 ($24,300,000 Measure Q; $20,148,000 State; $1,500,000 Redevelopment pass-through funds) Status: Exterior doors and hardware; book theft protection system; and elevator punchlist are all complete. The following activities are nearing completion: Landscape; exterior/interior punchlist; and commissioning. New building document close-out in progress. Completion Target: April 2022 |
 (Click to View Project Summary)  | Pedestrian & Vehicle Wayfinding Signs – Fairfield Campus Description: Design/installation of new exterior vehicle wayfinding signs and the procurement of pedestrian signs to provide necessary wayfinding information.  Budget: $170,767 Status: Pending installation of Pedestrian Signs near the new Library Building. Completion Target: July 2022 |
 | Baseball and Softball Clubhouse Replacement – Fairfield Campus Description: Replacement of the existing clubhouses used by the Baseball and Softball programs with DSA approved modular buildings.  Budget: $860,000 Status: Modular Building fabrication underway. General Contractor under contract, awaiting start date. Completion Target: August 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary)   | 5 Megawatt Solar Installation (Solar Energy) – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project is to add solar production to the District’s Fairfield Campus with the application of solar photovoltaic arrays. The project goal is to completely offset current energy consumption with the potential of over production (up to 5 megawatts) for the Fairfield Campus. The project includes the following components: feasibility study, assessment, planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance. Budget: $13,000,000 Status: Request for Qualifications/Proposals ongoing. Completion Target: April 2023 |
(Click to View Project Summary)  | On-Campus Housing – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project is to evaluate and assess the need for and feasibility of on-campus housing at the Fairfield Campus. The project begins with needs assessment and a feasibility analysis. If housing is deemed viable, a likely P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Project will proceed. Budget: $500,000 Status: In Pre-Design Phase. Completion Target: August 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary) Â Â Â Â | ADA Improvements (ADA Transition Plan) – Fairfield Campus Description: Update the existing ADA Transition Plan to ensure that buildings; infrastructure improvements; programs, services, and activities are accessible under current ADA requirements. Budget:Â $240,795 Status: ADA Surveying is complete and the report is being drafted. Work on the Self-Evaluation of Policies and Procedures is underway. Completion Target: June 2022 |
(Click to View Project Summary)     | Building 300 Renovation – Fairfield Campus Description: Work done under this project will be to renovate existing Building 300 on the Fairfield Campus. The project goal is to modernize the aging building in order to meet current standards. The project includes the following components: feasibility study, assessment, planning, design and construction. Budget: $3,000,000 Status: Initial Study/Feasibility Report complete. Completion Target: To-Be-Determined |
(Click to View Project Summary) Â Â | Early Learning Center Expansion – Fairfield Campus Description: Expansion of the Early Learning Center to serve approximately forty (40) children. This will require the addition of a new building to the Early Learning Center location. This project will also include upgrades to the exterior play areas as determined by regulations/code. This project is anticipated to require DSA review and approval. Budget:Â $2,500,000 Status: Design Phase underway. Coordination between Architect of Record and Modular Manufacturer ongoing. Site work design underway by Architectural Team. Completion Target: January 2023 |
Vacaville Center | Active Project Updates |
| Vacaville Center Annex Building Corbels Removal – Vacaville Center Description: Repair corbels. Budget:Â Part of Phase 2 renovations with a total budget of $3,812,147 Status: Construction complete. Closeout ongoing. Completion Target: April 2022 (Phase 2 & 3) |
| Aeronuatics – Sewer Connection and Parking Expansion Project – Vacaville Description: Remove septic system and connect to City/County sewer line. Add 16 spaces adjacent to existing parking lot.  Budget: $535,000 Status: Bidding Phase underway. Completion Target: September 2022 |
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