Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful proposer shall propose a property for purchase to the Lowell Public School Department. This space shall house at least fifteen (15) classrooms and administration space for school staff by January 1, 2024 for students and December 22, 2023 for staff and also have 2 acres of space for future expansion and playground space. Pre-kindergarten (PK) classrooms must have windows to meet state regulations. PK classes must have a bathroom within the classroom OR share a single bathroom area between each classroom. PK bathrooms must have a changing table or area included. Detailed Programmatic Requirements. The proposed space must have easy access by car, public transportation or walking. The proposed space must have a bus drop off area and easy access for parents. The proposed space must be properly zoned to accommodate the educational use. The proposed space must be available to the School Department on the date required. The proposed space must have a secured playground or recreational area. All areas designated to be occupied by personnel must be provided with fresh air ventilation. Central air conditioning is required for all proposed spaces. All wall surfaces shall be freshly painted prior to occupancy and all wall surfaces shall be touch-up painted. High-speed elevator services must be available if space consists of more than one floor. The building must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the requirements of the American Disabilities Act. Parking spaces complying with all State and Federal regulations, including those of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All areas will be provided with fresh air ventilation. HVAC system must be designed to maintain a winter indoor setpoint of 72°F. HVAC sound levels are not to exceed a noise criterion (NC) number of 35. Electrical service must be of sufficient capacity to provide adequate power for the building’s electrical equipment and power required to operate all Lessee’s equipment. Proposed building must comply with all applicable federal, state and local code requirements. The building must comply with building codes for life safety. Life safety hazards detected either before or during occupancy shall be corrected at the proposer’s expense. Emergency lighting must comply with current code standards within premises all along paths of egress. All fire protection equipment and materials must be maintained in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances. This includes, but is not limited to, overhead sprinklers, fire doors, fire walls, stops, fire extinguishers, fire escapes, exit route diagrams, exit signs emergency lighting and alarm systems. The proposed space must provide separate restroom facilities (men’s and women’s) for Lowell Public School employees on each floor of classroom space. The proposed space must provide separate restroom facilities (boys and girls) for Lowell Public School employees on each floor of classroom space. A minimum of two (2) toilet stalls shall be included in each boy’s bathroom and four (4) stalls in each girl’s bathroom for employee use on each floor of classroom space. The proposed space must carry adequate fire and extended coverage insurance on the building of which the premises are a part.
