DesignIntent.pptx

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Modernization of National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment - Ames, Iowa
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A-E Design Intent Presentation from the Pre-Proposal Conference

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USDA NLAE Scope of Work

Description of Work

Construction/Modernization ItemsDescription of Work
1.Base BidLab Casework ReplacementScope includes casework, lab tops, & fixtures demolition & installation of new steel casework and lab tops with fixtures configured to individual laboratory needs. Contractor can offer an option to remove and reuse the existing lab tops if it provides a cost credit.
2.Base BidLab Fume Hood ReplacementInstall new 6ft FHs in laboratories where indicated on dwgs (count reduced by ~8).

FHs to be set-up VAV to be connected to new exhaust fans.

3.Base BidLab Doors ADA ModificationsInstall electric operators on all laboratory/workroom doors for accessibility and improved cart access.
4.Base BidLab Floor RecoatingScope is to cover laboratory renovation areas where flooring would need to be patched following casework removal or reconfiguration. Floor to match existing.
5.Base BidLab Ceiling ReplacementScope is replace ceilings in the laboratory renovation areas & corridor areas.
6.Base BidADA Toilet RoomsConvert existing Janitor closets on Floors 2 & 3, and reconfigure Restrooms on 1st floor and in Basement to be compliant with ADA standards.
7.Base BidADA Improvements to StairsUpgrade three stairways to comply with current ADA standards.
Construction/Modernization ItemsDescription of Work
8.Base BidLobby Renovations
(Security compliance)Required for Agency Security compliance. Reconfigure south entrance lobby with secure waiting space and reception/guard sign-in counter.
9.Base BidADA Signage Parking Lot StripeUpdate Building parking spaces for compliance with ADA standards.
10.Base BidSprinkler Piping ReplacementReplace sprinkler piping with significant exterior corrosion (3 existing lab spaces).
11.Base BidDomestic Water System ReplacementDemo & replace existing valves in the piping distribution system.

Replace strainers and other fittings.

12.Base BidDomestic Water Heater ReplacementDemo & replace 2 existing hot water generators & circulating pumps.
13.Base BidWater SoftenerProvide a new water softener to serve the water heater and the Rhizotron emergency cooling water.
14.Base BidEmergency Shower/
Eye Wash ReplacementInstall new barrier-free eye/facewash & emergency shower in all labs with fume hoods. Install eye/face wash stations in dusty workrooms.
Construction/Modernization ItemsDescription of Work
15.Base BidDomestic Water Backflow PreventerAdd backflow preventer on incoming water service as required for code compliance.
16.Base BidAHU Drain Pan ModificationsRefinish/rebuild existing AHU bottoms/drain pans.
17.Base BidExhaust Fan ReplacementNew exhaust fans for the acid-rinse bath fume hoods.
18.Base BidJCI (BAS) DDC ConversionReplace existing pneumatic controls with JCI BAS including ~1,000 points, hardware, software, thermostats, valve & damper actuators, & sensors. Large pneumatic actuators for the CW & steam services to the basement AHU valves will remain and new CA lines from the existing Control Air Compressor system will be replaced.
19.Base BidVAV Box ReplacementVAV & TAB replacement (~28 dampers & ~121 boxes) Including labs (mech chases) & offices (corridors) with re-balancing.
20.Base BidAttic Ventilation ReworkExtend duct bldg ventilation exhaust to exterior (remove discharge from penthouse interior). Add ventilation fans to penthouse enclosure.
21.Base BidHeating Water Piping ReplacementDemo & replace existing valves and fittings in the piping distribution system as noted on the drawings.
Construction/Modernization ItemsDescription of Work
22.Base BidADA Improvements
Fire AlarmUpgrade fire alarm annunciation devices to be compliant with ADA standards.
23.Base BidOxygen Depletion AlarmsAdd Oxygen Depletion alarms to 2 laboratories using large containers of Liquid Nitrogen.
24.Base BidEliminate Alcoves in
3 Corner LabsRemove 2nd laboratory door and entrance into 3 smaller corner laboratory rooms (135, 337 & 341). Rework walls to eliminate alcoves.
25.Base BidHeat Recovery Piping & Pumps ReplacementDemo & replace existing valves and fittings in the piping distribution system and the circulating pump sets as noted on the drawings.
26.Base BidFH Exhaust Fan ManifoldingManifold fume hoods with EF redundancy in VAV configuration.
27.Base BidChilled Water to Domestic Water Changeover ControlsAutomate the transfer from CW to domestic water cooling for the Rhizotrons,

walk-in coolers, and growth chambers.

28. Base Bid Update Building Interior Signage Update room signage to be compliant with ADA standards.

Construction/Modernization ItemsDescription of Work
1.Option 1Lab Casework Replacement (131, 141, 225)Replace the floor-mounted casework and work tables in 3 workroom/labs.
2.Option 2Replace Computer Room CRAC Cooling UnitResize and replace existing CRAC cooling unit for computer server room & convert adjacent rooms to bldg ventilation system.
3.Option 3Lab Air Compressor ReplacementReplace existing water-cooled air compressors for laboratory compressed air with

air-cooled units.

4.Option 4Lab Vacuum Pump ReplacementReplace existing water-cooled vacuum compressors for laboratory vacuum system with air-cooled units.
5.Option 5Upgrade Conviron Growth Chamber (GC) Controllers & Replace 2 GCsReplace two existing Growth Chambers and upgrade controls on all the laboratory Conviron growth chambers in Rm B014 and replace 2 GC units.

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