Otero College Tractor Shed
Optimizing Space for Otero College’s Construction Trades & Campus Maintenance
At Otero College, this project was about more than new buildings—it was about reorganizing space to better support both campus maintenance operations and student learning. Through a partnership with Reliant Construction, and leveraging the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement, the college was able to realign how its facilities were used while streamlining the path to construction.
Reworking Spaces Improving Operations
As the Construction Trades program expanded, Otero College needed a dedicated instructional space without disrupting essential campus maintenance functions. By utilizing Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing program, the college was able to move forward quickly—eliminating the need for a traditional bid process while remaining fully compliant with public procurement requirements.
This approach enabled Reliant Construction to focus on execution—optimizing both existing and new facilities to better serve campus needs. An existing maintenance building was converted into a hands-on classroom and training space, while new storage and support facilities were built for the maintenance team.
Creating the Right Spaces for the Right Functions
With procurement simplified through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract, the project could focus on outcomes—delivering spaces that better serve both students and staff:
- Construction Trades Program
- Gained a dedicated, conditioned classroom and workspace
- Improved learning environment for students and instructors
- Better alignment with program needs
- Campus Maintenance Team
- Moved into newly built storage and operational space
- Improved organization and equipment access
- Increased efficiency in daily maintenance operations
The renovation of the existing structure included upgrades to insulation and building systems, creating a comfortable, energy-efficient interior environment suitable for classroom use.
Supporting Daily Workflow Streamlined Delivery Approach
Because the project was executed through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, Otero College benefited from faster decision-making and reduced administrative burden—allowing more attention to be placed on how the spaces would function day-to-day.
Reliant designed and built the project around real operational needs:
- New structures and storage solutions reduce congestion and overlap
- Improved layout and access streamline movement of equipment
- Electrical, doors, and infrastructure upgrades support daily tasks and instruction
- Coordinated construction minimized disruption to ongoing campus operations
The Value of the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative in Action
By utilizing Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing program, Otero College gained:
- Faster project initiation through pre-approved contracts
- Reduced administrative burden for the college
- Competitive, nationally solicited pricing
- Confidence in working with a vetted, local contractor
The college was able to focus on outcomes—improving facilities and supporting students—rather than navigating complex procurement steps.
The Result
Reliant Construction helped Otero College separate functions, reduce friction, and operate more smoothly across both maintenance operations and educational programs.
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