Renovation of an educational facility in Alexandria, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The project is for the historic renovation and adaptive reuse of the Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS) The existing facility consists of five buildings for a total of approximately 160,000 square feet, including the main building, and four smaller buildings immediately adjacent to the main structure. The general scope of work for the proposed project will provide for the comprehensive renovation, historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the existing historic buildings, including replacement of building envelope components, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, fire protection and security systems, HazMAT remediation, ADA compliance, demolition of two non-historic buildings, and associated sitework and infrastructure improvements/replacement, including trails. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in the Virginia Landmarks, and the County will pursue Virginia State Historic Tax Credits. The occupancies considered for the renovated OMVHS buildings include educational uses, childcare and childhood education programs, theater, gymnasium, food service, and innovative community and incubation spaces for multiple uses. The project shall achieve a minimum Silver Certification with a target goal of Gold Certification under the LEED(R) Green Building program It is anticipated that pre-construction services will be required of the CMAR at the start of 2021. Onsite construction activities are anticipated to begin in 2022 and be completed in 2024. The Owner has secured an Architectural and Engineering firm under separate contract.