James Madison Middle School
| Status Construction |
Funding Model Traditional |
Project Type Systems Replacement |
Budget $20,000,000 |
Architect Leuterio Thomas LLC |
General Contractor Protec Construction |
Project Manager Anoop Gupta |
School Information
| Principal Beverly Botchway |
Address 7300 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
Neighborhood Upper Marlboro |
School Board District District 9 |
County Council District District 4 |
State Legislative District District 23 |
Project Timeline
Project Scope
Phase 1 of the major renovation of James Madison Middle School (JMMS) consists of building envelope air quality improvements, including the replacement of all exterior existing windows, window shades, and all exterior storefront systems, and the installation of all new exterior hollow metal frames and doors including hardware, new waterline piping with new meter for new fully sprinkled building, and rough-in work for new fire alarm system.
Phase 2 of the major renovation of James Madison Middle School consists of the complete replacement of the building’s HVAC system, improvement to the building envelope, ceiling replacement, lighting, and electrical upgrades, update to the fire alarm system, new fire suppression system, and interior architectural upgrades.
News & Announcements
- The James Madison project was recently highlighted in the March 2024 edition of the Department of Capital Programs newsletter. Read the project's update in the newsletter here.
Project Updates
February 2024
Past Month's Accomplishments
- All existing openings, including storefronts, windows, and hollow metal frames and doors, were abated and demolished.
- New storefronts, windows, hollow metal frames and doors, and new window shades were installed.
- Concrete pads for mechanical equipment were excavated and poured.
- Existing piping and ducts were abated and demolished.
- Steel dunnage for the new rooftop HVAC equipment was installed.
- Exterior sprinkler site work was completed and inspected by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC).
- Commissioning of HVAC system work began.
February Lookahead
- Installation of the new dual temperature system will be completed.
- Gas piping, ductwork, and insulation throughout the school will be completed.
- Installation and testing of the new kitchen hood systems and work on the walk-in freezer will be completed.
- Installation and testing of the new HVAC equipment will be completed.
- ACT and gypsum ceiling system installation throughout the building will be completed.
- Installation of mechanical equipment, including the chiller, RTUs, DOAs, FCUs, VAVs, and convectors will continue.
- Installation of the interior sprinkler systems, new fire alarm systems, and the building automation system will be completed.
- DPIE inspections of the sprinkler systems, electrical systems, and underground utilities are expected.
- Commissioning of the HVAC system to continue.
- Planning for the school population's relocation from Forestville back to James Madison will begin.
- Coordination with IT and Comcast will continue.
November 2023
Past Month's Accomplishments
- Abated and demolished all existing openings, including storefronts, windows, and hollow metal frames/doors.
- Installed new storefronts, windows, hollow metal frames/doors, and new window shades.
- Excavated and poured concrete pads for mechanical equipment (Grade).
- Abated and demolished existing piping and ducts.
- Installed a new steel dunnage for the new HVAC equipment on the roof.
- Exterior sprinkler site work has been completed and inspected by WSSC.
Next Month's Lookahead
- Installation of new dual temperature and gas piping, ductwork, and insulation throughout the school.
- Installation of a new kitchen hood systems
- Installation of new HVAC equipment, new ACT and Gypsum Ceiling systems throughout the building, and mechanical equipment, including the chiller, RTUs, DOAs, FCUs, kitchen hood systems, VAVs, and convectors.
- Installation of interior sprinkler systems, new Fire Alarm Systems, and the Building Automation System.
Documents & Presentations
Project Update Meeting - 04/22/2024 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)
Project Update Meeting - 10/30/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)
Swing Plan Information Session - 02/22/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)