3B.B(2024.11.20)NOAA POR (11-06-2024)-3CA1541.pdf

WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (WFO) and

River Forecast Center (RFC)

Sacramento, CA (STO)

PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS

November 6, 2024

Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND

2. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Office Requirements

2.2 Parking Requirements

2.3 Site Requirements

2.3.1 Outside Storage

2.4 Design Requirements

2.4.1 Hardened Safe Room & Design Strategy

2.4.2 Design Submissions

3. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Accessibility

3.2 Acoustics

3.3 HVAC Requirements

3.3.1 General Requirement

3.3.2 Operations Room / Equipment Room

3.3.3 Control System

3.3.4 Duct Design

3.4 Electrical Requirements

3.4.1 Service Voltage

3.4.2 Lightning Protection Systems

3.4.3 Electrical Distribution System

3.4.4 Arc Flash Warnings

3.4.5 UPS System

3.4.6 Generator

3.4.7 Grounding System

3.4.8 Lighting Systems

3.4.9 Data Cabling and Electrical Power for Specialty Items

3.5 Communications

3.5.1 Rohn Tower

3.5.2 AWIPS Concrete Foundation / Pad for the 12’ Satellite Dish

3.5.3 Conduits and Ground Space for Antennas

3.6 Fire Protection Criteria

3.7 Security and Safety Requirements

3.8 Green Building Concepts

3.9 Exterior Glass - Blast and Anti-Glare Film

3.10 Lactation Room

APPENDIX A – ROOM DATA SHEETS

APPENDIX B – ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS

1. BACKGROUND

The National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento Weather Forecasting Office (WFO) and the River Forecast Center (RFC) are currently co-located in a Department of Commerce (DOC) leased suite from the State of California. Not only are these two NWS entities collocated in the current facility, they are also co-located with the State of California, and the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). The NWS operationally benefits from this colocation arrangement to enhance our products to our partners.

NWS is looking to relocate their Sacramento operation to a new facility with BOR. Due to the operational benefits, it is imperative that NWS remain collocated with BOR.

2. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Office Requirements

In order to meet the unique mission requirements of a WFO/RFC, the NWS requires between 12,392 usable square feet of space to 13,632 usable square feet located in the Sacramento, California area. The entire space shall be on the first floor and have a finished floor ceiling height of 9 feet minimum throughout all spaces, and the Operation Room will have a ceiling height 12ft minimum above a raised access floor. The A/E shall design and coordinate all above ceiling building items and NWS special equipment including backup HVAC as described, raceways, cable trays, in-wall solid backing for mounting TV’s/ Monitors, and several 3X3 Monitor Arrays for the SAD systems.

The area is be arranged in accordance with Table 2.1. Specific Room Data Sheets are in Appendix A. Adjacency diagrams are in Appendix B.

For the WFO functions:

Position/Area Description SF WFO Administration

Entry Vestibule

Admin. Support Assistant (ASA) /Reception/Waiting 170 Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) Private office 172 Science operations Officer (SIC) Private office 120 Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) Private office 120 WFO Operations

Operations Room 1,400 Computer Equipment Room 670 Training Room 120 Information Technology Officer (ITO) Workstation 80 Observing Program Leader (OPL) Workstation 80 Hotel Space Workstation 56 WFO Electronic Technician Areas

Electronic Systems Analyst Private office 120 Electronic Technicians Room 500 WFO Support Areas

Conference Room 400 Break Room 150 File/Copy Room 150 Communications Room 120 Electrical Room 200 Storage Room 400 Service Vestibule 36

TOTAL WFO NSF 5,064

TOTAL WFO USF 7,569

Table 2.1 WFO Sacramento Office Requirements

For the RFC functions:

Position/Area Description SF RFC Administration

Admin. Support Assistant (ASA) /Reception/Waiting 170 Hydrologist in Charge (HIC) Private office 172 Development and Operations Hydrologist (DOH) Private office 120 Service Coordination Hydrologist (SCH) Private office 120 RFC Operations

Operations Room (AWIS and Staff Workstations) 1,400 Computer Equipment Room 330 RFC Electronic Technician Areas

Electronic Technicians Room 250 RFC Support Areas

Training Room 100 Break Room 150 File/Copy Room 75 Communications Room 40 Electrical Room 100 Storage Room 200

TOTAL RFC NSF 3,227*

TOTAL RFC USF 4,832*

Table 2.2 California Nevada RFC Requirements

* Square Footage requires co-location with WFO

The operations of the WFO and RFC are interdependent and therefore must be collocated in the same facility.

2.2 Parking Requirements

NWS requires the following Parking Spaces in order to meet the operational needs of the WFO.

Secured/Fenced Parking for Government Owned Vehicles: 6 spaces Parking for Privately Owned Vehicles: 40 spaces Circulation space is required for tour buses that visit the facility. Buses need an ample amount of room to drive through the parking lot and make turns. The parking lot should not be tight and should allow for this type of traffic.

2.3 Site Requirements

● The proposed location must be coordinated with the current zoning and growth plans of the local jurisdiction. The current growth plans must not interfere with Government operations

● The facility must have two (2) separate vehicular access points on two (2) separate roads acceptable to the LCO, each outside the 500 yr. floodplain.

● The property must be located outside of the 500-year floodplain.

● The property will have a turnaround for delivery trucks, touring buses, and large commercial vehicles (i.e. garbage or recycling vehicles, Fed Ex, cranes, equipment trailers, etc.)

● Circulation space acceptable to the LCO is required for tour buses that visit the facility. Buses need an ample amount of room to drive through the parking lot and make turns. The parking lot should not be tight and should allow for this type of traffic.

● The Property must have an Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) accessible route that provides a short and unobstructed path from the parking to the main entry point of the building.

● The Government has 24/7 operations and does not want to disturb neighboring residential or other properties. The Government’s 24/7 operations must also not be adversely impacted by the operations of neighboring properties. In considering these requirements, the property shall have a dividing barrier (such as a two-way public road, canal, open space, tributary, etc.) acceptable to the LCO between the property and any residential areas, retail, or commercial properties having operations (such as deliveries, after hours activities, etc.) that would impact the Government’s operations. The property shall also not be located adjacent to high traffic or trucking areas and must support a 24/7 operation without significant noise or light interference.

● Provide ground space with a security perimeter fence in the rear of the building to locate the emergency generator for the ease of access, maintenance, and support for the WFO operations.

● Provide separate metering for all utilities to the NOAA NWS space.

● Provide ground space (20’ x 20’) with security perimeter fence for a 12’ -16’ diameter dish with a clear (unobstructed) line of sight aiming in the South Western quadrant at a minimum of 20 degrees off the horizon. This area must be open and remain clear at all times on the property for the duration of the lease. A maximum cable distance is 280 LF from the dish to the server rack.

● Provide ground space (15’ x 15’) for a 60’- 70’ Communications Tower with security perimeter fence.

● NOAA will perform a radio frequency (RF) study prior to soliciting any proposed locations. NOAA has two (2) directional radio frequency (RF) antennas. Each antenna must have a clear line of sight (LOS) and be free of any obstacles or structures. One antenna must point towards 005 to 010 degrees and the second antenna must point towards 085-095 degrees.

● The Government has the right to reject any properties that do not meet the Satellite Dish and Communications Tower radio frequency testing requirements prior to lease award if their proposed locations are not acceptable to the LCO.

● The Lessor will not obstruct and will not keep any obstructions on the property for the term of the lease that causes any interference with the line of sight for satellite dish and communications tower and path of radio frequency.

2.3.1 Outside Storage

NWS requires 800 square feet of secured land with hard surface (i.e. pavement, gravel, etc.) to place a 12-foot by 24-foot government procured, prefabricated exterior concrete storage unit.

This portable concrete unit will provide general storage, workspace, and storage for flammable and hazardous chemical materials. The area must be able to accommodate a chemical container for ethylene glycol. A dedicated 20’x20’ enclosed structure is required to house support equipment with 2- garage door entryways and 1- standard man door.

Additional gated fence parking for support equipment:

● Support trailers – 6 spaces for 2- 24’ foot trailers & misc. support equipment

● Support vehicles – 4 spaces

● Support AVT – 2 spaces

The entire Outdoor Storage area will have perimeter security fencing with sufficient LED lighting and monitored by the CCTV system for complete coverage.

2.4 Design Requirements

2.4.1 Hardened Safe Room & Design Strategy

The WFO has stringent requirements for hardened safe room, electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, lightning protection, mechanical and structural systems. These requirements must be met otherwise the critical operations of the WFO/RFC will be negatively affected.

Therefore, NWS will pursue a design recommended to ensure these requirements are addressed and met during the initial tenant build-out. The building shall be designed using resilient materials, either cast-in-place, concrete or brick cladding on all vertical surfaces.

Roofing materials shall be resilient; standing seam metal roofing to insure resilience to mitigate operational risks.

2.4.2 Design Submissions

Design and construction activities for the Space shall commence upon Lease award. The Lessor shall schedule the following activities to achieve timely completion of the work required by this Lease. It is the Government’s intent to bid all of the work out at once and accept all of the space at once instead of in phases.

Combined for both BLOCKS A (NOAA) and B (USBR)

A. Design Intent Drawing (DID) Workshop. In conjunction with the Government, the Lessor shall commit as part of shell costs the following tasks:

1. Lessor providing the Online Blocking and Stacking Workshop within 10 working days after the award

2. Lessor providing the Blocking and Stacking Drawing / Conceptual Plan within 5 working days after the workshop

3. Government reviewing and providing review comments on the Blocking and Stacking

Drawing / Conceptual Plan from the Lessor within 10 working days after receiving the plan

4. Lessor providing a 2-day On-Site DID workshop within 5 working days after receiving the Government comments on the blocking and stacking drawing / Conceptual Plan, at the office of the Lessor’s architect or an alternate location agreed to by the Government. The architect will provide full design services so that the DIDs can be completed during this conference.

B. DIDs. For the purposes of this Lease, DIDs are defined as layout line drawings of the leased

Space, reflecting all Lease requirements, showing partitions and doors; schematic demolition;

voice, data, and electrical outlet locations; finishes; generic furniture layout, and any additional details necessary to communicate the design intent to the lessor’s architect for the purpose of preparing the construction documents (CDs). A full DID set must include the following elements:

1. Level 1 (included in shell rent).

a. Cover Sheet;

b. Demolition Plan (if applicable);

c. Construction (Partition) Plan;

d. Power/Communication (Electrical) Plan;

e. Furniture Plan (generic); and

f. Finish Plan.

2. INTENTIONALLY DELETED

At the DID workshop, the Lessor shall provide a minimum of three (3) finish options to include coordinated samples of finishes for all interior elements such as paint, wall coverings, base coving, carpet, window treatments, laminates, and flooring. All samples provided must comply with specifications set forth elsewhere in this Lease. The finish options shall be approved by the Government at the DID workshop. The Lessor may not make any substitutions after the finish option is selected.

C. The Government’s review and approval of the DIDs is limited to conformance to the specific requirements of the Lease and the client agency build-out requirements as they apply to the Space. The Government will provide formal approval of DIDs in writing 40 Working Days from the conclusion of the DID workshop.

D. The Lessor’s preparation and submission of construction documents (CDs). The Lessor as part of the TI and BSAC must complete CDs (including detailed specifications) conforming to the approved DIDs according to the following schedule following the approval of DIDs:

− 15 Working Days to complete 30% CDs after receipt of the Government approved DIDs.

− 15 Working Days to complete 60% CDs after Government review of the 30% CDs.

− 15 Working Days to complete 90% CDs after Government review of the 60% CDs.

− 10 Working Days to complete 100% CDs after Government review of the 90% CDs.

− Lessor shall proceed with the TI Price Proposal after Government review of the 100% CDs.

The pricing for this work is included under the A/E fees established under Section 1 of the Lease.

If during the preparation of CDs the Lessor becomes aware that any material requirement indicated in the approved DIDs cannot be reasonably achieved, the Lessor shall promptly notify GSA, and shall not proceed with completion of CDs until direction is received from the LCO. The LCO shall provide direction within 5 Working Days of such notice, but the Government shall not be responsible for delays to completion of CDs occasioned by such circumstances. For the purpose of this paragraph, a "material requirement" shall mean any requirement necessary for the Government's intended use of the Space as provided for in, or reasonably inferable from, the Lease and the approved DIDs (e.g., number of workstations and required adjacencies).

E. Online CD Design Review Meetings

- An online 30% CD Design Review Meeting shall occur within 10 working days of the 30%

CDs.

- An online 60% CD Design Review Meeting shall occur within 10 working days of the 60%

CDs.

- An online 90% CD Design Review Meeting shall occur within 10 working days of the 90%

CDs.

- An online 100% CD Design Review Meeting shall occur within 10 working days of the

100% CDs.

F. Government review of CDs. The Government shall have:

− 15 Working Days to review the 30% CDs after the online 30% CD Design Review Meeting − 15 Working Days to review the 60% CDs after the online 60% CD Design Review Meeting − 15 Working Days to review the 90% CDs after the online 90% CD Design Review Meeting − 15 Working Days to review the 100% CDs after the online 100% CD Design Review Meeting

At any time during this period of review, the Government shall have the right to require the Lessor to modify the CDs to enforce conformance to Lease requirements and the approved DIDs.

G. The Lessor's preparation and submission of the TI price proposal. The Lessor shall prepare and submit a complete TI price proposal in accordance with this Lease within 20 Working Days following the end of the Government CD review period.

H. The Lessor's preparation and submission of the BSAC price proposal. The Lessor shall prepare and submit a complete BSAC price proposal in accordance with this Lease within 20 Working Days following the end of the Government CD review period.

I. Negotiation of TI and BSAC price proposals and issuance of notice to proceed (NTP). The

Government shall issue NTP within 30 Working Days following the submission of the TI and BSAC price proposals, unless these have been priced as turnkey, provided that price proposals conform to the requirements of the Lease and the parties negotiate a fair and reasonable price.

J. Construction of TIs and completion of other required construction work. The Lessor shall complete all work required to prepare the Premises as required in this Lease ready for use not later than 120 Working days following issuance of NTP. Coordination and installation of Government furniture, fixtures and equipment that may impact the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy shall be included in the schedule above.

3. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Accessibility

The WFO is a 24 hours a day/7 days a week operation. Therefore, the NWS requires uninterrupted access to the facility and all spaces subject to its lease.

Furthermore, the design of the facility shall be in compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS). To the extent the standard referenced in the preceding sentence conflicts with local accessibility requirements, the more stringent shall apply.

3.2 Acoustics

The following standards shall establish the acoustic qualities of the WFO:

Space Maximum Mechanical

Noise

(RC/NC)

Minimum Absorption

Ceiling

(SAA/NRC)

Minimum Absorption

Wall

(SAA/NRC)

Minimum Noise

Isolation

(NIC)

Optimum Rever-beration

(RT60)

Private Offices 20 0.8/50% 0.8/25% 53 0.5 Multipurpose Room 25 0.8/50% 0.8/25% 48 0.6 WFO Operations Room 40 0.9/100% 0.8/25% n/a n/a Open Plan Areas 40 0.8/100% n/a n/a n/a

Table 3.1 Acoustic Requirements

3.3 HVAC Requirements

3.3.1 General Requirement

The area is a 24/7 operation therefore the area requires 24/7 cooling and heating.

3.3.2 Operations Room / Equipment Room

Operations and equipment room requires a 100% independently redundant HVAC system separate from the base building system. This system will need to service the following areas:

Operational Room, Electrical Room, Communications Room, and Computer Equipment Room.

This redundant system is required to maintain both temperature and humidity. The Operation & Equipment rooms are required to be maintained between 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit, and the relative humidity in the rooms shall be between the ranges of 45% to 55%. This system is required to be connected to the emergency generator.

The equipment room houses government computer servers and thus the room must meet the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). This act limits the plumbing, fire suppression and HVAC piping lines that are essential to the operation of the room.

3.3.3 Control System

All control systems shall be DDC and shall have the ability to be remote accessed and controlled.

HVAC system shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of the International Mechanical Code and the recommendations of ASHRAE.

3.3.4 Duct Design

Duct systems shall be metal ductwork designed and constructed in accordance with the recommendations of SMACNA with the exception that insulated flexible duct connections to diffusers shall be allowed up to a maximum length of 7.5 feet provided that the flex duct is supported in accordance with SMACNA recommendations. All ductwork shall be located and coordinated in the interior space of the structure (above the finished floor ceiling height), and not exposed to outside elements.

3.4 Electrical Requirements

3.4.1 Service Voltage

Service voltage shall be 277/480, three phase, four wire, and with LED lighting. Provide K-13 rated or better transformers to serve 120/208 volt, three phase, four wire distribution panel boards to serve general receptacles, incandescent lighting, and special equipment loads requiring 120 volt or 208 volt service. It is preferred to have two separate service feeds into the facility.

3.4.2 Lightning Protection Systems

Provide a complete U.L. Master Label lightning protection system designed for compliance with NFPA 780 and NOAA’s “Lighting Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Shielding and Surge Protection Requirements,,” NWSM 30-4106, Revision April 25, 2017.

3.4.3 Electrical Distribution System

Provide a fully rated electrical distribution systems shall be with each over current device being capable of independently safely interrupting the available fault current at its point in the system.

Incoming service and distribution systems shall be designed to provide capacity for all government-furnished equipment, all lighting loads, all HVAC equipment loads and a minimum of 7 watts per square foot of general convenience receptacle load. The service and distribution systems shall include a minimum of 25% spare capacity. The dedicated room will not house any water or plumbing lines, connections, or equipment in or above this room. This is per NOAA IT infrastructure (NOAA8882) directive.

Provide a surge protector at the incoming main overcurrent device.

3.4.4 Arc Flash Warnings

Provide arc-flash warnings at all pieces of electrical equipment.

3.4.5 UPS System

UPS system must have an external “make before break” bypass switch (K-13 or higher transformer at external bypass and matched to UPS). NWS requires 50 kVa 3 phase, 480 to 208 V, using insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) UPS, with battery monitoring. NWS will approve UPS. The dedicated grounds are isolated at each load, back to the panel (source).

Provide a UPS sized to carry the Critical Power Loads as defined by NWS.

The UPS shall include an external maintenance bypass and shall have battery storage capacity as required to carry the identified load for a time of not less than one-half hour. Furnish /install a remote annunciator panel in the Operations Room to indicate UPS status. Concrete Floor should support 7 thousand pounds for the UPS footprint.

Provide a Critical Power Panel for loads served via the UPS.

3.4.6 Generator

The power distribution system shall be connected to an emergency generator. The estimated load of is 200 KVA. The electrical engineer of record shall verify the load. The generator shall be a minimum 200 kW, provide power at 277/480 volts, three phase, four wire and shall contain an output circuit breaker. The A/E will confirm the generator properties. Also provide an open transition automatic transfer switch sized as appropriate for the loads. The generator shall be fueled by natural gas, diesel or propane. NOAA will select the type of generator fuel based on site criteria. If a diesel generator is selected, provide on-site fuel storage capacity, which shall be sufficient for continuous operation for the minimum of seven (7) days without refueling.

The ground space square feet is additional to areas previously noted.

The generator shall be located at ground level with enclosure or shelter. All exterior located generators will be fully enclosed with sound attenuation or an exhaust muffler. (The engine shall be equipped with a block heater, circulating pump, battery charger, batteries, and a critical grade muffler).

3.4.7 Grounding System

Each piece of electrical switchboard, panel board, or motor control center shall have a ground bus and all circuits must include a grounding conductor. Where isolated equipment grounds are required, the isolated ground shall not be bonded to the electrical ground system at any point other than the point of service ground and in compliance with NFPA 780 and NOAA’s “Lighting Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Shielding and Surge Protection Requirements,” NWSM 20-4106, Revision April 25, 2017.

3.4.8 Lighting Systems

The lighting systems shall comply with the recommendations of IES and the requirements of the International Energy Code. Battery pack emergency ballasts shall be provided in storm protection rooms and in the Operations Room, the Equipment Room, and in the

Communication Room. Battery packs will be in compliance with IAW NFPA 101.0. Must be in compliance with NOAA’s “Lighting Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Shielding and Surge Protection Requirements,” NWSM 20-4106, Revision April 25, 2017.

Provide dimmable lighting for conference rooms and other spaces defined by the NWS.

Incorporate LED assemblies in main use areas.

3.4.9 Data Cabling and Electrical Power for Specialty Items

All offices, hotel space, and reception, will receive a wall outlets that contains six cat6 color-coded cables. The colors are blue, orange, green, yellow, white, and gray. All locations will be coordinated with the furniture designer. The Operations Room will have a minimum of 32each 6 color-coded outlets under the raised flooring. The Conference room and Training Room will have a minimum of 3 each 6 color-coded outlets. All Office areas will have 2each. All locations to be coordinated with the furniture layout, and electrical plan. All data cables will be tied together by color code and placed in cables trays traversing the hallways/corridors that lead back into the Computer Equipment room. The computer equipment room will have a “ladder type” cable tray with electrical critical outlets located on one side of the ladder rack. The location of the ladder cable tray will be coordinated with the NWS computer equipment, and floor layout. See the room sheets in the appendix section.

Provide critical electrical outlets in the wall for the 3x3 monitor display array for the SAD systems (2 Each – 3x3 monitor arrays). One 120 volt electrical outlet per monitor, field located, behind each monitor. Each outlet will be on the emergency generator power circuits.

The room locations are:

WFO Operations room – 9 Each for 3x3 array, 2 Each per work station RFC Operations room – 9 Each for 3x3 array, 2 Each per work station Conference Room – 3each for large TV/Monitor MIC Office – 2 Each HIC Office – 2 Each WFO Computer Equipment Room – 14 Each RFC Computer Equipment Room – 14 Each Communications Room – 4 Each

3.5 Communications

Provide fiber optic communications and data lines to the facility, at a minimum, line capable of providing 300MBS. Redundant communication lines are to be run into the facility from two (2) separate hand holes. The property must be able to provide copper telephone lines into the computer equipment room and communications room.

3.5.1 Rohn Tower

The property will require a 60 foot Rohn Tower for communications. The Rohn tower will require a concrete foundation with anchor bolts per the manufacturer. Also required are;

grounding system, 3 each 4” data conduits tied back to the Computer Equipment Room (coordinate with NWS for location), electrical power conduits tied back to the Electric Room (coordinate with NWS for location), 4- 120 electrical weatherproof outlets, exterior light, and a Lightning protection system.

3.5.2 AWIPS Concrete Foundation / Pad for the 12’ Satellite Dish

Provide a concrete foundation /pad 8’ x 8’ x 3’ including rebar, anchor bolts, leveling plate, and a 6 foot mounting mast (plumb & grouted base plate) for the Satellite Dish (coordinate with NWS).

The satellite will require 220 volt 3 phase power, disconnect switch, weatherproof enclosure electrical box, 220 volt and 120 volt power conduits tied back to the Electrical Room, 2 each 4” Data Conduits tied back to the Computer Equipment Room (coordinate location with NWS).

The Satellite Dish will be furnished and installed under separate contract with the NWS.

3.5.3 Conduits and Ground Space for Antennas

Allocate ground space for NWS items, provide conduits & pull boxes, with pull string for each conduit. Several small satellites and antennas must be employed by ground mount, and mounting on the Rohn tower. All items listed below will be furnished and installed by the NWS.

The ground space will house the following:

● One (1) 3 FT Round Satellite Broadcast Network Dish

● Four (4) Yagi antennas:

● Four (4) UHF / VHF Antennas

● Satellite TV Antenna

● AM/FM Antenna

● Weather Equipment & Gauges

Provide six (6) – 4” conduits to run all communications wires from the mounting site back to the NWS computer equipment room. The maximum distance between the antennas and equipment room is 250 linear feet. Provide one (1)-4” spare conduit to be placed at tenant’s (NWS) discretion. All conduits will have pull strings installed for future use by NWS enclosed within ground boxes. Coordinate with the NWS during the design phase.

3.6 Fire Protection Criteria

Provide a complete fire alarm system designed in accordance with NFPA 72.

Provide a wet-pipe sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 24 and local Fire Codes.

The entire fire protection system shall be monitored by a fire alarm system that shall include remote notification capability via telephone and data systems.

To the extent the standard referenced in the preceding sentences conflict with the GSA RLP and Lease, the more stringent shall apply.

3.7 Security and Safety Requirements

Provide a complete video surveillance system (CCTV) for: the entire exterior building, parking lot including entry / exit driveways, secure outbuildings, communication systems, and interior building egress points. This includes the entry vestibule, and communications room. Security feeds to monitor array located in the Operations area, and ASA area. The headend equipment shall be located in the Computer Equipment Room (DVR recording / playback capability, monitor, control center).

Access control card readers shall be HSPD12 compliant (Government Approved) provided at allentry points to the NWS spaces. Additional card readers shall be provided at the entrance to the NWS Computer Equipment/Communication Room/Electrical Room. The card readers shall be compatible with the Common Access Card (CAC) and HSPD-12 compliance, or the Federal Government planned future placement.

The security and safety requirements shall meet the Interagency Security Committee Standards, and reference the following documents:

● Federal Security Assessment

● Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities

The facility shall incorporate a design for a hardened / safe room within the main footprint to house the occupants of the building. See the Federal Guide from FEMA: “Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes, third edition March 15, 2015.

Guest call announcement 2 way communication (Push-to-Talk) including a 10” video with sound, to communicate with the Administrative Assistant and in the Operations Room (3-points).

3.8 Green Building Concepts

All equipment shall meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Building Standards.

Energy Star Rating: To align NWS with the requirements of the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 (EISA), EO 13514 and DOC’s Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan requirements, all new NWS buildings shall strive to obtain Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star rating within 1-year of the BOD. This requirement shall be integrated into the building commissioning requirements.

Other Sustainability Requirements: All new NWS construction projects shall include language requiring the supply or use of products and services that are energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program designed), water efficient, bio-based, environmentally preferable (excluding Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool® registered products), non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content, or are non-toxic or less toxic alternatives.

Beginning in FY13, all final projects shall incorporate 7.5% of its energy NWSI 30-4103 November 22, 2011 8 consumption from renewable energy sources (either generated onsite or from the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits).

3.9 Exterior Glass - Blast and Anti-Glare Film

The exterior glass - windows and in doors shall be coated with an anti-glare & blast proofing film. This includes glass within any entry doors and vestibules.

3.10 Lactation Room

The tenant buildout of space must incorporate the design requirement for a Lactation room.

This federal requirement is described in the passage of “The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act” in 2010.

APPENDIX A – ROOM DATA SHEETS

FRONT ENTRY VESTIBULE

Room Function: The Front Entrance Vestibule serves as both an air lock and security measure for the front entry into the facility. NWS employees to gain access to the building on a 24-7 basis will use the card key system.

Architectural

Room Size x NSF Number of Occupants N/A Wall Finish A glass partition shall be provided between the vestibule and the reception area to allow for visual access; GWB with Painted Finish for the remaining walls.

Floor Finish Ceramic Tile Ceiling Finish Acoustical Tile System, 9’-0” ceiling height minimum Minimum Door Width 72” clear unobstructed opening with NOAA LOGO Windows/Natural Light Preferred Acoustical Privacy N/A

Electrical

120 Volt Yes Emergency Power Yes Telephone See Special Wiring note below Data Yes – HSPD12 Card Access, CCTV Camera Audio/Visual Yes, Push to Talk Visual display at Reception desk & Operations.

Special Wiring Conduit shall be provided to allow for the installation of the card key reader; provide wiring for intercom system and phone; door hardware shall be compatible with remote lock capability (to allow ASA reception to permit entry from his/her desk). Provide power to support a duct heater.

Lighting LED Well Illuminated

Environmental – No

Plumbing/Fire Protection – No plumbing requirements – Wet Pipe Sprinkler Fire Protection System.

Administrative Support Assistant/Reception/Waiting Area/Public Outreach (WFO)

Room Function

The ASA/Reception/Waiting Area/Public Outreach Area is a standard administrative office space intended to provide both a waiting/public outreach function for visitors, and house the reception desk for the ASA.

Room Size 170NSF Number of Occupants 1+4 Waiting Wall Finish Provide a glass panel/partition between this space and the entry vestibule; painted finish for the rest of the remaining walls – Gypsum Board Wall (GWB) with sound absorbing material in walls.

Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF Acoustical Tile System with sound attenuation/absorbing Minimum Door Width 72” door Windows/Natural Light Preferred Acoustical Privacy Yes

120 Volt Provide two UPS circuit for the computer and convenience receptacles as required Emergency Power Yes Telephone 2 outlets (phone and fax) Data Provide a LAN connection for a public weather display kiosk and at the ASA workstation. 2each 6 color-coded data outlets.

Audio/Visual Yes, push to talk systems tied to the Operations Room and Entry Special Wiring Provide appropriate wiring and mechanism to allow ASA to permit entry into the facility from the Entry Vestibule; also provide wiring for CCTV/monitor, Cable TV, and 6 color-coded data outlets.

Lighting LED, LED Spot for Logo, all lighting switched and dimmable.

Environmental – Provide an HVAC thermostat and control in the room.

METEOROLOGIST IN CHARGE (MIC)

The office for the MIC should provide a standard administrative space sized for a desk/workstation, a small round table for group meetings, and four guest chairs.

Room Size 172NSF Number of Occupants 1 + 2 guest Wall Finish Painted Finish - GWB with sound absorbing material in walls.

Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF Acoustical Tile System with sound attenuation/absorbing Minimum Door Width 36” wood door with glass Windows/Natural Light Required with anti-glare / blast treatment on Exterior Windows Acoustical Privacy Yes; Walls to Deck

120 Volt Provide one 120-volt duplex receptacle at standard height on two adjacent walls with UPS Emergency Power Yes Telephone Provide two telephone and fax outlets on adjacent walls (window wall and adjacent wall) Coordinate with furniture layout Data 2 EA- 6 color-coded data outlets, 2 EA- Cable TV (Black cable color) Audio/Visual Yes, Cable TV, CAT6, RG6, and HDMI Special Wiring Yes, data outlets coordinate with furniture layout Lighting Provide a minimum of 50 fc of LED lighting; provide switching that allows for flexible lighting levels and an occupancy center.

Audio / Visual: Provide one 120 VAC duplex receptacle, Data connection with CAT6, RG6, and

HDMI.

Environmental – Provide an HVAC thermostat and control in the room.

SCIENCE OPERATIONS OFFICER (SOO) AND WARNING COORDINATION METEORLOGIST

(WCM)

Room Function

The offices for the SOO and the WCM should provide a standard administration space sized for a desk/workstation and two guest chairs.

Room Size 120 NSF ea. (240 total)

Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF Acoustical Tile System with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 36” wood door with glass Windows/Natural Light Preferred with anti-glare / blast treatment on Exterior Windows

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Provide two telephone and data outlets on adjacent walls (window wall and adjacent wall) Data 2 EA- 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture layout Audio/Visual No Special Wiring Yes see data above.

Lighting Provide a minimum of 50 fc of LED light; provide switching that allows for flexible lighting levels and an occupancy sensor.

System.

OPERATIONS ROOM - WFO

The Operations Room is the primary operational area of the office, and it houses the equipment consoles computer displays, and personnel required to develop and transmit the weather forecasts. The entire Operations Room should have raised access flooring to provide a raceway for installation of power and signal cables to the equipment consoles and desks.

Room Size 1,400 NSF Number of Occupants 15 Wall Finish Painted Finish –GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Provide a Raised Computer Floor with anti-static Carpet Ceiling Finish 12’-0”AFF - Acoustical Tile System with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 72” wood door with glass Windows/Natural Light Yes, with anti-glare / blast treatment on Exterior Windows Acoustical Privacy Yes Other This room should be set up to provide flexibility to reconfigure workstations or consoles

120 Volt Provide convenience power receptacles and telephone outlets throughout the room per code requirements. Provide 40 four-plex flush-mount voice/data/power junction boxes throughout the room with 75% UPS coverage; all workstations should be on UPS circuits, and equally distributed throughout the room; provide three UPS circuits and one PPC circuit at each AWIPS workstation.

Emergency Power Yes all circuits Telephone See above Data 6 color-coded data outlets, CCTV, Cable TV, ceiling speakers.

Audio/Visual Yes, push to talk visual connected to the Entry and Reception Desk, Generator Annunciator Panel

Special Wiring An opening shall be provided under the access floor into the contiguous Equipment Room for the routing of power and signal cables; provide separate raceways under the access floor for power, signal/comms, and LAN cables. Provide wiring for an annunciator panel (for the generator, UPS system, and BMS);

provide wiring for security CCTV monitors; also provide a secondary door release mechanism for the entry vestibule door in this area.

Lighting Provide LED ceiling and task lighting to provide indirect, non-glare lighting; provide (minimum 4 ea.) switching to allow for flexible lighting levels in zones/ work area.

Audio / Visual: Provide one 120 VAC duplex receptacle, Data connection with CAT6, RG6, and

Security- Guest call announcement 2 way communication with 10” video with sound, also extend system into the ASA area.

Environmental – Provide 100% independent HVAC redundancy capable of providing 100% of the required cooling load plus the building cooling load to maintain a temperature between 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity between 45% to 55%. The HVAC system shall be on emergency power.

Plumbing/Fire Protection

No Requirement for Hot/Cold Water Floor Drain under the access floor with a backflow prevention Fire Protection System – Wet Sprinkler Fire Protection System

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ROOM

Room Function: The Computer Equipment Room provides space to house NWS electronics and computer equipment/servers. The equipment room is the heart of the operations of the WFO. This space must meet the requirements as set forth in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

Room Size 1,000 NSF (670 NSF for the WFO and 330 NSF for the RFC)

Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in wall Floor Finish Provide a section of raised computer floor with the partitions running down to the hard deck (providing conduit access holes as required) between the equipment and operations room to allow for power & data cable routing. Main Floor is 90% concrete floor with anti-static floor tile/covering.

Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF. Acoustical Tile System with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 2 each- 48” wood door, Card Access on each door Windows/Natural Light No

120 Volt Convenience Outlets on walls and ladder cable tray

Telephone Yes, 1 Outlet on Each Wall Data Yes, to Support All NWS Equipment Audio/Visual Yes CCTV Head-end Equipment with Monitor Special Wiring The power panels served by the generator and UPS shall be installed in the adjacent Electrical room. A Ladder Type Cable Tray with critical power outlets is required across the Computer Equipment Room, and a waterfall cable tray down the wall adjoining the Operations room. Conduits & Pull-boxes shall be supplied to the exterior antenna platforms, Tower, Out Building, and AWIPS (See section 3.5 for more details).

Lighting LED lighting to provide a minimum of 70 fc; provide switching to allow for flexible lighting levels.

Security - CCTV head end equipment with DVR, Keyboard, & Monitor.

Security - All doors to Equipment & Communications rooms are required to have controlled access by HSPD12 CAC system.

Environmental – Provide 100% independent HVAC redundancy capable of providing 100% of the required cooling load plus the building cooling load to maintain a temperature between 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity between 45% to 55%. The HVAC system shall be on emergency power.

Plumbing/Fire Protection

Provide either chilled water or condenser water (Depending on the HVAC system) for the Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC).

Floor Drain under the access floor

Fire Protection System – Wet Sprinkler Fire Protection System, shall not be located overtop NWS computer Racks, Servers, and data equipment. Coordinate with NWS during design.

TRAINING

The Training Room is intended to provide a dedicated workstation for staff to use for training on the latest equipment and software.

Room Size 220 SF total = Can combine (WFO 120 SF) + (RFC 100 SF) Number of Occupants 6 to 8 Wall Finish Painted GWB with sound absorbing material in wall.

Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF with Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width Provide a 36” wood door and a full panel side lite next to the door.

Windows/Natural Light Side Light to receive window film with Logo

120 Volt Provide voice/data/power junction boxes with 1 UPS circuit for each computer; provide electrical convenience receptacles as required.

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Yes Data Yes Audio/Visual Ceiling speakers, electric recessed ceiling Green Screen. Wall

Monitor 72” Special Wiring 6each- 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture layout Lighting LED in ceiling, dimmable, and switched on 2 zones

Audio / Visual: Provide one 120 VAC duplex receptacles, Data connection with CAT6, RG6, and

Environmental – N/A

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (ITO), OBSERVING PROGRAM LEADR (OPL) &

UNASSIGNED WORKSTATION (HOTEL SPACE)

Room Function: These workstations serve as a workspace for the Service Hydrologist, ITO, and the OPL, plus a smaller workstation is provided for supernumeraries, visitors, etc.

Room Size 2 @ 80 NSF + 56 NSF (216 NSF Total) Number of Occupants 2 + 1 guest Wall Finish N/A Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 12’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width No Door Required Windows/Natural Light No Requirements

120 Volt Provide a voice/data/power junction box with 1 UPS circuit for each computer, provide electrical convenience receptacles as required.

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Yes at each station Data 4 ea- 6 color coded data outlets Audio/Visual

Special Wiring Yes, see data above and Coordinate with Furniture Layout Lighting Provide indirect lighting with task lights at each workstation.

Environmental – None

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ANALYST (ESA)

The offices for the ESA provides a standard administration space sized for a desk, table, and two guest chairs.

Room Size 120 NSF ea.

Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Carpet Tiles – anti-static Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 36”wood door with glass

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Provide two telephone and data outlets on adjacent walls (window wall and adjacent wall) Coordinate with furniture layout Data 3 ea – 6 color-coded data outlets Audio/Visual No Special Wiring 6 color-coded data outlets, Cable TV, coordinate with furniture

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN ROOM/STORAGE

The area serves as both a workspace and provides bench space for the Electronic Technicians (ET). Storage space for all of the tools and equipment used by the ETs (both the WFO and RFC ETs) is also included in this area.

Room Size WFO 750 NSF + RFC 250 NSF Number of Occupants 4 to 5 Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Anti-Static VTC Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 42” wood door

120 Volt Provide one 120-volt duplex and 220-electronic receptacles (30 amp) at 6-foot intervals along one of the longer walls at workbench height; provide two 2” conduits from the Equipment Room to a junction box on the wall; provide a ground bus bar by the workbench.

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Data and telephone outlets should be provided at each workstation and along the workbenches Data 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture layout Audio/Visual Cable TV & data outlet Special Wiring 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture design Lighting Provide a minimum of 50 fc of LED light at workbench and desk surfaces; provide switching that allows for flexible lighting levels and an occupancy center.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICANS WORKSHOP

The area serves as a workspace with workbenches for the Electronic Technicians (ET). Electrical outlets will be required at workbench height along the walls every 4 feet.

Room Size WFO 750 NSF Number of Occupants 4 to 5 Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Anti-Static VTC Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 42” wood door

120 Volt Provide one 120-volt duplex and 220-electronic receptacles (30 amp) at 6-foot intervals along one of the longer walls at workbench height; provide two 2” conduits from the Equipment Room to a junction box on the wall; provide a ground bus bar by the workbench.

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Data and telephone outlets should be provided at each workstation and along the workbenches Data 6 color-coded data outlets Audio/Visual Cable TV Special Wiring 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture design Lighting Provide a minimum of 70 fc of LED at workbench and desk surfaces;

provide switching that allows for flexible lighting levels and an occupancy center at each location.

SCIENCE OPERATIONS OFFICER (SOO) AND WARNING COORDINATION METERLOGIST

(WCM)

Room Function

The offices for the SOO and the WCM should provide a standard administration space sized for a desk/workstation and two guest chairs.

Number of Occupants 2 Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in wall Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 36” wood door with glass

Emergency Power Yes Telephone Provide two telephone and data outlets on adjacent walls (window wall and adjacent wall), coordinate with furniture layout Data 2 EA 6-color coded data outlets Audio/Visual No Special Wiring 6 color coded data outlets coordinate with furniture

CONFERENCE ROOM

This room serves as a combination conference, library, and special use or study area space.

Room Size 500 NSF (400 NSF for WFO and 100 NSF for RFC) Number of Occupants 20 Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls.

Floor Finish Carpet Tiles Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 1ea 36” wood door with glass, 1ea 42” glass door with film & logo Windows/Natural Light Provide a glass door to the Operations Room and natural light is preferred, NOAA LOGO on interior door, blast film on exterior windows.

120 Volt Provide one 120-volt duplex receptacles at each end for audio/visual equipment; also provide a multi-service, flush mounted floor box in the center of the room with a 120-volt duplex receptacle and conduit for signal cabling. Provide 120-volt duplex convenience receptacles and data outlets along the perimeter walls. Provide a 120-volt receptacle and a data outlet at the ceiling to accommodate a ceiling-mounted data projector.

Emergency Power UPS @ Computers Telephone 1 Outlet Data 4 ea – 6 color-coded data outlets, 3 ea- Cable TV, See above Audio/Visual Speakers in Ceiling, electric Drop Down recessed ceiling screen, 3ea large monitors wall mounted with data outlets/power.

Special Wiring 6 color-coded data outlets, coordinate with furniture layout Lighting Consider indirect lighting system with LED accent lights; provide switching to allow for flexible levels and an occupancy center.

BREAK ROOM

This room serves as a minimum service kitchen facility with a sink, 2 refrigerators, 1 under the counter microwave and 1 under the counter convection oven and a minimum of 15 linear feet of base counter and overhead cabinet storage.

Room Size 300 NSF ea. (150 WFO and 150 RFC) Number of Occupants 6 to 8 Wall Finish Painted Finish – GWB with sound absorbing material in walls Floor Finish Non-Skid high traffic tile Ceiling Finish 9’-0” AFF, Acoustical Ceiling Tile with sound absorbing material Minimum Door Width 42” wood door, no glass Windows/Natural Light

120 Volt Provide four 120-volt duplex receptacle, each terminating at duplex ground fault circuit interrupter power…