02. 2023 11.17 OCME Predesign Study - Friar.pdf.crdownload

This file is a predesign study for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) building expansion and renovation project located at 11 Shuttle Road, Farmington, Connecticut. The study outlines a comprehensive modernization initiative for the approximately 31,800 square foot three-story facility that has not undergone major system upgrades in approximately 40 years. The project scope includes a two-story addition of approximately 20,000 square feet to accommodate additional autopsy rooms, coolers, and supporting spaces, coupled with a full-gut interior renovation of the existing building, selective envelope renovations, and site improvements including a new forced main, Sally Port addition, and direct connection to Route 4. The completed project must achieve fossil fuel-free operations and will require hazardous materials abatement as part of both design and construction scopes.

The predesign study serves as foundational documentation for the related Request for Qualifications for Construction Administrator Services (BI-2B-483). The project represents a significant capital improvement to state-owned infrastructure, addressing critical operational needs for death investigation and autopsy services while implementing sustainable building standards. Known hazardous materials present in the existing structure necessitate comprehensive abatement planning integrated into the overall project budget and schedule. This predesign documentation establishes the technical basis and program requirements that will guide the selection of construction administration professionals and inform all subsequent project phases including design development and construction delivery.