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Work or Project Requests

To request work through OPP, various processes are followed, depending on the scope of work involved.

Work of small scope that can generally be completed in a single day is typically accomplished by submitting a Work Request through OPP's Customer Information System (CIS), by persons who have been granted access to this system.  Some examples of work that can be accomplished through a Work Request are moving of furniture, painting of a single office, and installation of receptacles.  All work requests submitted through the CIS, other than maintenance requests, must include your department's Standing Order number.  If you wish to submit a work request and do not have access to the CIS, please contact your department's Administrative Assistant. 

Larger scope projects are initiated via a Project Request Form.  All project requests should be filled out completely by your department, and forwarded to the College Facilities Office in 101 Hammond.

Projects fall into one of two categories:  Minor Projects and Major Projects.

Minor Projects generally involve work that is expected to cost less than $25,000, and requires little or no professional design input.  Examples of minor projects might include the installation of a piece of research equipment, sub-dividing of a room or other minor renovation, or the installation of window air conditioning units (where permitted).  If you feel your project falls into the Minor Project category, you should check either "Quotation" or "Construction" under Item 11 in the Project Request Form, depending on whether you want a quotation prior to proceeding with the work.  Your department's standing order must be included under item 13B.

Any project that does not meet the above criteria is a Major Project.  Major projects are generally submitted for either "Feasibility Study" (if an analysis or estimate is necessary), or "Design" under item 11 in the Project Request Form. The appropriate direct billing information must be included under Item 13.

If you have questions with regard to initiating a project or work request, please contact the Facilities Office.