Dennis & Janice Caprara
Community Center Complex GONZALES COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX
1. Project Milestones
2. July 2025 Construction Progress Update
3. Schedule
4. Project team
5. Teen Innovation Center Post-Construction Programming
6. Q&A
Overview
Milestones Completed To Date
● Installation of Underground Wet
Utilities (Storm, Sewer, Water)
● Topout
● Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and
Fire Sprinkler Rough complete
● Storefront and Curtain Wall installation
● TPO and Metal Roof complete
● Building Dry-in
● Fifth Street repaving (project frontage)
July 2025 Construction Update
● Site Improvements
○ Irrigation installation is underway
○ Site concrete placement is underway
○ Main switchgear (MSB) concrete pad is installed
○ Both concrete planters at the courtyard are now placed ○ Fifth Street paving work is complete
○ Fifth Street crosswalk ramps were relocated
ADA curb ramp and crosswalk relocation at Fifth Street.
Grinding + Demolition Subgrade Prep + Compaction
Paving Operations Paving Completion - June 20, 2025
July 2025 Construction Progress Update
● Building Exterior
○ EIFS finish system installation completion
○ Thin profile louver installation
○ Ceramic tile installation at restroom alcoves
○ Installation of exterior storefront and Hollow Metal doors is complete
Exterior Ceramic Tile at
Restroom Alcove
EIFS Finish Coat - Exterior Courtyard Exterior Louver at Library July 2025 Construction Progress Update
● Building Interior
○ T-bar ceiling grid installation is complete
○ Interior ceramic tile installation is complete
○ Electrical, mechanical and plumbing finish work is underway ○ Interior painting is underway
○ Low voltage cabling installation is underway
○ Installation of acoustical ceiling baffles is in progress Interior painting (Teen Lounge) Interior painting (Library) Acoustical panels (Teen center) Electrical subpanel buildout Low voltage cabling install Ceramic tile + plumbing finishes
Schedule
● Recent Milestone
○ 5th Street Paving: June 20, 2025
● Upcoming Milestones
○ Landscape Substantial Completion: Sept 9, 2025
○ Permanent Power: October 27, 2025
○ Substantial Completion: November 17, 2025
● Potential Challenges and Risks
○ Main switchgear (MSB) delivery
■ ETA: 07/23/2025
○ PG&E Permanent Power
Design + Construction Team
CLIENT TEAM:
City of Gonzales- City Staff, Council Members, GYC members, Stakeholders, Public Works, Library staff
Harris & Associates- Construction Manager (Owner Rep)
DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY (DBE):
Otto Construction- General Contractor
WRNS Studio- Architectural firm
DESIGN-BUILD TRADE PARTNERS:
Engineering Consultants - Contracted with WRNS Studio and provide engineering only.
Engineering-Subcontractor Partners - Contracted with Otto Construction providing engineering and subcontract services.
SUBCONTRACTORS:
27 subcontractors have been contracted to perform their various scopes on the project. These include the design-build trade partners as well as trades such as framing, flooring, glazing, masonry, millwork, etc.
VENDORS:
10 vendors have been contracted to provide material to the project. This comes in the form of temp toilets, fencing, trailer, dumpsters, doors, fire extinguisher cabinets, marker boards, etc.
INSPECTION SERVICES:
3 inspection entities inspect the project for miscellaneous scope, including soil sampling, compaction testing, concrete strength, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc. 400+ CONTRIBUTORS
Employees, consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, stakeholders, Council members, GYC members, etc.
have been onsite and contributed to the success of this project! Local Workforce
Otto made a concentrated effort to engage as many local, skilled contractors and vendors to work on the project, resulting in:
- Over 25% of the number of subcontractors and vendors have offices in Monterey County - 47% of the total construction costs has been allocated to local contractors Teen Innovation Center: Post-construction Programming
● Partnership Opportunities for the City
○ Palenke Arts
■ Juan L. Sanchez - Executive Director/Founder
■ Multicultural Arts non-profit organization based in Seaside, CA ■ Their mission is to to educate, inspire and transform the community through the arts, with an emphasis for the Youth
○ Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD)
■ Joey Adame - GUSD Superintendent
■ Extra curricular opportunities for GUSD to partner with the City at the new Teen Innovation Center
○ Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County (BGCMC)
■ José A Morán - Director of Growth initiatives
■ Ron Johnson - CEO & President
■ Partnership and collaboration opportunities to host future BGCMC events at the Community Center
QUESTIONS