Nonrecurring Request
Critical PSA Infrastructure and Enhanced Biosecurity and Safety Upgrades — $18 million
In accordance with Clemson’s land-grant mission, the University operates
sites across the state’s 46 counties. Aging infrastructure is an impediment
to the strategic goals of Clemson’s public service activities. Through datadriven
analysis, Clemson has identified the priority needs for infrastructure
improvement that keep the agency nimble, modern and efficient.
Goals:
- Attack the maintenance plan with cost-saving measures by prioritizing highimpact
items and bundling projects.
Current State
- A two-year maintenance need assessment of critical PSA infrastructure
provided an outline of needs at each of Clemson’s PSA facilities, broken
down by system and by critical need. - Of the needs identified, data concluded that of the $42M total maintenance
projects:- $13M classified as urgent
- $9M classified as high priority
What will this $18M do?
- Biosecurity enhancements — $1M
- Security and IT upgrades at Research and Education Centers — $600K
- Maintenance to critical infrastructure — $10M
- Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center (CVDC) equipment — $400K
- Project 422 crossroads — $6M
