93 Exhibit AA_National Operational Excellence Checklists_Concept Development.pdf

Exhibit AA

P-100

1.0 Agency Attic Stock- Obtain a list of Agency Attic Stock. Attic stock must be identified and stored according to local and federal codes within agency space. Ensure that the

Agency is aware of this storage requirement and obtain a signed acknowledgement.

Agency Equipment - Obtain a list of Agency Equipment. Review with the Building Manager the list of equipment to determine if GSA’s O&M or Custodial contractor will be responsible for the equipment or if it will be the responsibility of the Agency. Once a decision for all equipment is made, ensure that the Agency is aware of all equipment they will be required to maintain and obtain a signed acknowledgement.

Art in Architecture - Is existing artwork on the exterior or interior of the building going to be within the construction area? Has the Art in Architecture SME been contacted for this project?

Client Design Guide - Has the Client’s Design Guide been reviewed? Have the requirements within the Design Guide been coordinated with the A/E Firm to ensure compliance?

Client Design Guide (Deviations) - Has there been a discussion with the Client regarding any deviations within their Design Guide that will occur for this design?

Existing Information (GSA Reports) - What GSA reports can be provided to the A/E firm to better explain the state of the construction in question? (e.g.Haz Mat surveys, BER, BAT surveys).

Historical Building - Is this Building Historic or eligible for Historic designation? If so, then has the Region's Historical Preservation SME reviewed the drawings?

Overtime Utilities - Discuss with client that Overtime Utilities (OTU) will be charged for agency owned equipment that is operated and maintained by GSA (e.g. computer room AC units, FCUs in LAN rooms). GSA will create an estimate and an RWA will be needed.

2.0 Building Orientation (Lighting) - Does the building orientation lend itself to efficient and effective use of daylight and energy efficiency? The Houlton ME. LPOE is an existing facility. Building orientation will remain as is.

PRE-DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Pre-Design Information

SITE

Building Location

GSA Commisioning Guide

P-100 Submittal Matrix

OE Design Guide

WBDG - GSA Criteria

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE KEY PRINCIPLES

1. Accessibility - The ease of which a product can be serviced

2. Reliability - The ability of a system or component to function under stated conditions

3. Durability - The ability to withstand wear, pressure or damage

4. Maintainability - The ease of which a product can be repaired

5. Cleanability - The ease of which a product can be cleaned

DESIGN GUIDE RESOURCES

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

A submission that will demonstrate that the space program has been accomplished, including any adjacency and functional requirements. This submission will also show that the proposed project is compatible with the project authorization and complies with the criteria and requirements of P100.

The concept phase is conducted to focus on the macro level elements of the design. These elements include, but are not limited to, siting, building massing, and environmental and community impacts and concerns. Most decisions about the space allocation and building performance requirements should have already been determined in the Program of Requirements, but revisited in this design phase. Details of specific equipment and materials selections will be explored in the next phase, not here.

Building Orientation (Weather Conditions) - Ensure that the building main access and orientation takes into consideration weather conditions (snow drift, high winds, etc) to make access easier, reduce energy, and increase thermal comfort

The Houlton ME. LPOE is an existing facility. Building orientation will remain as is.

Wild Land Urban Interface - Does this building fall inside the Wild Land Urban Interface? What design equipment will need to be installed to ensure access to the building is maintained during events? The site does not fall inside the WUI

2.1

No Comments

Circulation - Does the landscaping impact pedestrian circulation or create security hazards? Both Landscaping and Pedestrian

Circulation are outside of the scope of this project.

Irrigation Systems - Proprietary Systems SHALL NOT be used. NIC

Mulch (Beds) - Confirm that mulch is sufficiently contained to prevent washing onto sidewalks or into drains. NIC

Noise (Inside Feature) - Does the proposed water feature have the potential to generate unwanted noise if it is located near security or a community gathering location within the building. NIC / NA

Parking Structure Below - Is the proposed water feature located directly above a parking garage or basements? If so, relocate it to where water leaks can not cause damage to structural building elements and damage to vehicles. NIC / NA

Safety - Will the proposed depth of the water feature pose a safety concern for the public, and wildlife? Can they easily escape if they fall in? NIC / NA

Wildlife - Will the proposed water feature encourage wildlife to inhabit near the Federal Building? Will there be an anticipated issue with additional cleaning to remove byproducts of the wildlife? NIC / NA

2.2

No Comments

No Comments

ABAAS Slope Compliance - Do all surface slopes meet Federal and State ABAAS requirements? This includes general parking areas, sidewalks, ABAAS parking to ensure that water flows away from the building, and eliminates ponding of water.

NIC

Delivery Routes - Does the route for deliveries require vehicles to to pass under canopies or evade oncoming traffic? If so, rework the design for the delivery route. NIC

Electric Vehicles - Clearly identify the number of Electric Vehicles this project needs and the space required for the charging stations. Per RFI 0005 There will be two dual chargers, for a total of four vehicles, located in the existing visitor's parking lot.

Flagpoles (Location) - Does your project require a Flagpole? NIC

Grading (Interior courtyard doors) - Ensure that all grading moves water away from the building entrance and walls. NIC

Site Berms and Low Mounds - Ensure that proposed low mounds or berms do not interfere with the sight line and mowing efforts of the building. NIC (Existing Site Grading to Remain as is)

Site Drainage (Sidewalks) - To minimize accumulation of surface water on sidewalks ensure that surfaces are slopped no less than 2%. NIC

Site Features on Sidewalks (Snow removal) - Ensure that site features, (ie Site Bollards, and Lights), are not located on the path that will cause issues for snow removal equipment

NIC

Snow/icicles (Travel Path) - What is the consideration for melting watery icicles and snow shedding from roofs onto the sidewalk and drive lanes? The existing roof, sidewalk and drivelanes configuration will not be altered by this project.

Snow Removal (Emergency Generator Pen) - Ensure that there is adequate clearance around the generator and tank for mechanical snow removal equipment. Also ensure there is a location to put the snow in these areas so that equipment can be accessed without issues.

New Generator(s) are proposed to be in a stand-alone containerized solution. The generator and associated switchboard would be housed within a walk-in container/enclosure that is weatherproof and acoustically treated.

Site Design Equipment Staging/Removal

Pavement Surfaces

Site Layout

Commissioning

Design Considerations

Irrigation

Plantings

Water Features

Landscaping

Snow Removal (Gate Path) - Ensure that mechanical snow removal equipment can remove snow from the gate path during snow events to ensure that the gates continue to operate. These areas should be concrete in nature.

NIC

Snow Removal (Storage) - Identify where a snow storage area will be located. Is this space large enough for large snow events? NIC

Truck Turning Radii - Has a truck turning program been run through the site to ensure that delivery trucks and fire trucks have adequate space through the site? NIC

Truck Turning (Sally Port/Loading Dock Layout) - Ensure that access to Sally Ports and Loading docks do not require buses, trucks, or other vehicles to comeple difficult turning challenges to pass through.

NIC

Sand Build-up (Southern Borders) - Ensure that removal of sand build-up does not accumulate along fences and buildings. NIC

Wildland Urban Interface - Does this building fall inside the Wildland Urban Interface? What design will need to be incorporated to ensure access to the building is maintained during a fire event?

NIC

Site Security

Bollards, Hydraulic (Secondary Containment) - Ensure secondary containment for hydraulic oil. NIC

2.3

Best Management Practices - Provide the O&M requirements for each Best Management Practice that is being considered for this project. NIC

SWPPP - Has the SWPPP Plan been coordinated with the local stormwater management authority (Federal and State)? NIC

Requirements - Is your project redesigning, reconfiguring, or reconstituting 5,000+ SF of land in any manner that diverges from the present area's day use and composition?

If Yes then your project needs to comply with EISA Section 438

No

Maintainability - What type of maintenance will be required to ensure that the porous pavement stays optimal? NIC

Snow/Ice Climate - How will snow, and ice removal affect the proposed porous pavement? Porous pavement in Northern Climates should not have porous pavement due to snow, and de-icing methods.

NIC

Retention Ponds - GSA does not want retention ponds due to the ongoing maintenance cost that results in a wet body of water always being present. NIC

Retention Pond (Wildlife) - Will the proposed water feature encourage wildlife to inhabit near the Federal Building? Will there be an anticipated issue with additional cleaning to remove byproducts of the wild life? GSA does not want this added cost for operations and maintenance.

NIC

3.0 Canopy

Accessibility - Confirm that canopies have adequate access for repairs and maintenance. NIC

Custom Design - Avoid custom -design and installed building entry canopies, as they have an increase in repair and replacement costs. NIC

Ice/Snow Shedding - Ensure that ice and snow will not shed from the canopy directly in a walking path that will cause slips, trips, and falls NIC

Materials (Temperature Extremes) - How will the extreme exposure requirements for the canopy materials and assemblies act? NIC

Materials (Reliability - Prefabricated) - Is the proposed material readily available? Is the manufacturer reliable in the local market? NIC

Wildlife - Ensure underside of canopy is smooth to ensure that wildlife cannot nest on ledges. NIC

Wildlife (Conduit Runs and surface mount lighting) - Ensure no exposed conduit or surface mount lighting is run on the underside of the canopy to eliminate opportunities for wildlife to nest on ledges.

NIC

3.1 Access - Consider facade slope for future access of facade repairs, window washing etc. (e.g. negative sloped facades present accessibility challenges) No negative façade slopes are planned

Blast Requirements for new openings, or changes to building - Has a blast study been done for the new facade?

Has the Physical Security and Structural SME been involved in the project?

Per the provided MSR for the Houlton

ME. LPOE, the project does not require blast resistance.

Enclosure Commissioning Plan - Confirm that the commissioning plan has been submitted and address air tightness, thermal performance, and water tightness. Cma

Exterior Shading (Facade Maintenance) - Confirm exterior shading devices do not complicate facade maintenance. Confirmed

Exterior Shading (Noise) - Confirm exterior shading devices do not generate noise. Confirmed

Exterior Shading (Window Maintenance) - Confirm exterior shading devices do not complicate window washing or removal and replacement of windows in the future.

Confirmed

Facade Configuration - Configuration of facade needs to accommodate repair and replacement; e.g facade parts are removable in discrete segments or regions without extensive facade disassembly.

Confirmed, both the precast panel and rainscreen wall assembly types permit this.

Garage Roll-up Doors (Security) - Has FPS/FSC and USMS provided concurrence on proposed option. NIC

EISA Section 438

Porous Pavement/Permeable Pavers

ARCHITECTURAL - EXTERIOR

Detention/Retention Ponds

Exterior Facade

Stormwater Management

Material - Define the manufacturing recommendation for the proposed exterior facade for climate? What is the recommended maintenance for the proposed facade? Please refer to the Operations &

Maintenance Section of the Concept

Design Narrative

Material (Aluminum) - Do not use aluminum in areas of salt spray or where aluminum will be directly in contact with snow removal. Confirmed

Material Cleanability

Determine color and texture of façade materials are conducive to local conditions (for example, light-colored buildings in urban environments may require more frequent cleaning).

Confirm elimination of highly polished exterior surfaces to reduce cleaning requirements.

Exterior enclosure materials are durable, suitable for the climate, easily serviced, with little or no need for periodic cleaning or repair. Confirmed

Material (Corten Steel)- Ensure corten steel is not used above a material that will stain when weathered, such as limestone and concrete. NIC

Wildlife - Ledges, niches and other recesses should be designed to prevent staining and bird roosting. Confirmed

Windows Full Height (Northern Climates) - No glazing shall be in direct contact where snow removal or snow accumulation will occur. Height of glazing shall be a minimum of 2 ft from the ground to reduce the capillary (infiltration) effect of snow melt Confirmed

3.2 Acoustical (Nearby tenants) - Layout of spaces should consider the acoustical effects of the loading dock. NIC

Acoustical (STC Rating) - Confirm STC rating of partitions is appropriate for the space usage. NIC

Bollard Placement (Interior) - Ensure bollards are placed to adequately protect the doors, and door casing of the loading dock area. NIC

Bollard Placement (Exterior) - Ensure bollards are placed to adequately protect the facade. NIC

Configuration (Bay size requirements) - Confirm that bays are sized properly for the truck dimensions that will provide service. NIC

Configuration (Construction Dumpster) - Ensure that there is a bay provided for a construction dumpster that is in addition to the delivery bay. NIC

Configuration (Number of bays) - Ensure that the proposed number of active bays meets the needs of the building. NIC

Configuration (Trash and Recycling Locations) - Does your building require a designated bay for trash compactor and recycling bin? NIC

Garage Roll-up Doors (Security) - Has FPS/FSC and USMS provided concurrence on proposed option. NIC

Loading Dock Door Sizing - Ensure that the size of the doors within the loading dock are typical and are not custom. Custom doors are difficult to find repair parts and have significant lead times.

NIC

Material (Corten Steel)- Ensure corten steel is not used above a material that will stain when weathered, such as limestone and concrete. NIC

Ramp (Building Access) - Confirm a ramp is provided when the loading dock is at a different elevation then the corridor to the building. If a ramp is not feasible then ensure a lift is provided.

NIC

Security (Access) - Confirm that security measures ensure that no unscreened vehicle or pedestrian can access the loading dock? NIC

Security (Card Access) - Confirm card access is installed on all interior building doors to ensure that access is limited. NIC

Security (Screening) - Confirm that the security screening area is immediately accessible to the mailroom and allows x-ray of large packages. NIC

Security (Sight) - Maintain a clear line of sight between the security area and the loading dock entrance, as well as to ancillary equipment, such as dumpsters and compactors

NIC

Trench Drains - Ensure trench drains are installed at loading docks. Drains should not be placed where truck tires will be located. NIC

Truck Movement - Ensure that truck movement is shown to ensure that trucks can easily deliver to the loading dock. NIC

Sally Ports

Garage Roll-up Doors (Security) - Has FPS/FSC and USMS provided concurrence on proposed option. NIC

Repair Ownership - Sally Port doors are considered tenant specific equipment. Ensure that the Occupancy Aggreement clearly states that the Marshalls are required to provide the funds to repair the door when it is broken.

NIC

3.3 Commissioning - Confirm that roof systems are part of the building enclosure commissioning. CMa

Fall Protection - Has a fall protection plan been provided that clearly identifies how window washing, and facade access will be obtained for maintenance? No, this will be further developed after the building envelope design alternative has been selected.

Fall Protection (Distance) - Is all MEP equipment located at least 6 FT from the edge of the roof to ensure adequate maintenance of equipment? yes

Fall Protection (Lightning Protection) - Can O&M Safely complete Preventative Maintenance on Lightning Protection on the edge of the building? Does edge meet the

OSHA requirement?

No, this will be further developed after the

MEP design alternative has been selected.

Flashing - Confirm minimum of 9 inches of distance is maintained between roofing membrane and any wall opening, curbs and windows. Confirmed

Green Roof (Maintenance) - Maintenance for green roofs is very labor intensive and is not suggested for GSA Public Buildings. Green roofs are likely to fail and cause issues to roof drains, roofing membrane, and roofing structures. NIC

Loading Dock and Sally Ports

Roofs

Ice/Snow Shedding - Confirm that ice and snow will not shed from the roof directly in a walking path that will cause slips, trips, and falls

The existing roof and walking path configuration will not be altered by this project.

Pitch Pocket - No pitch pocket shall be used per the P100. Confirmed

3.4 Accessibility - Confirm there are no structures or assemblies around the windows that would obstruct access for washing or window replacement. Confirmed

Parapet Height (Existing) - Will there be a height (thickness) difference between the existing and newly proposed roof? Will this cause the existing parapet to no longer be at the proper height to be considered by OSHA as fall protection?

There will be an increased thickness in the roof assembly, however the existing roof does not have a parapet, so no loss of fall protection will occur.

Glazing Sizes - Minimize the number of different sizes of glazing units for punched windows, storefront and curtain wall systems. Oversized and custom glazing should be discouraged.

Confirmed, but please not that existing glazing sizes will be maintained when possible.

3.5 No Comments

4.0 Glare of skylights and clerestory windows - Confirm through modeling that proposed clerestory or skylights will NOT create a glare issue within the atrium? NIC

4.1

Aerosol Cleaning products - No commercial cleaning products to include aerosol products without review by Regional SME Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Environment - Does the proposed Art work require special conditioning such as temperature, humidity, natural or artificial light levels or air movement? Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Existing Artwork Changes - Confirm that any changes to the location or modification of existing artwork has been reviewed by the Regional Fine Arts SME. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Existing Artwork Changes - Confirm that any changes to the location or modification of existing artwork has been reviewed by the Regional Fine Arts SME. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Lighting Dynamics (Damage) - Confirm that lighting dynamics have been reviewed by the SME to ensure no damage to the art work. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Lighting Dynamics (Illumination) - Confirm that any illumination changes have been reviewed by the SME. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Location Identification - Identify location of proposed artwork as well as stand off distances.

Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

O&M Impacts (Exterior - Integration) - How will the exterior artwork be integrated with the Site Features (ie snow removal, irrigation, location of salt and sand removal, lawn care)?

Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

O&M Impacts (Interior - Integration) - How will the interior artwork be integrated with the interior MEP systems, furniture layout and circulation? Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

O&M Impacts (Interior - MEP Impacts) - Show that O&M staff can maintain all MEP systems without impacts to the art work? (No, special equipment should be needed to maintain any building system.)

Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

O&M Maintainability - Provide detailed instruction maintenance of the Artwork. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Artwork - Outline the security measures that are needed to maintain the integrity of the art work? Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Etched glass - If etched glass is used as artwork ensure that the 3rd plane of the glass is heat strengthened laminated. Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Hardscaping (Northern Climates) - Ensure that proposed hardscaping, (ie slate beds, ground mounds) are not located where snow can accumulate and cause sight line issues for security. (Removal of snow adjacent to buildings is key in Northern climates.)

NIC

Safety Concerns - Ensure that all artwork is vetted to ensure there are no potential safety concerns for any security, or CBP officers. (ie Slanted slate to create a rock garden safety concerns)

Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

Atriums

Art in Architecture Maintainability

Security

Windows

Vestibule

ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR

Sightline Study - Produce a sightline study that shows that the proposed Artwork will not create a visual interference with the integrity of the building security.

Art-in-Architecture not incoorporated into project at this time

4.2

No Comments

No Comments

Soap Dispenser - Confirm the building standard for soap dispensers prior to specifying counter installed soap dispenser. NIC

Lifts / Pallet jacks - Confirm that all floor finishes can withstand heavy loading from equipment such as lifts and pallet jacks throughout the path of travel and building. NIC

No Comments

No Comments

No Comments

4.3

Access - Freight elevators are required to reach the top floor (roof). NIC

Machine Room Access - If a machine room does not have access via an elevator, then a hoist way and chain fall need to be provided for equipment travel.

Vertical Transportation AHJ - Has the local Regional Vertical Transportation team reviewed and approved the SOW and all design requirements? If no Regional Vertical

Transportation team, then reach out to Central Office to review.

4.4

No Comments Refer to Hazardous Materials Report, Exhibit V

No Comments Refer to Hazardous Materials Report, Exhibit V

4.5 No Comments

4.6 No Comments

4.7 BAS Location - Ensure the BAS system is located in a room that is accessible 24/7 by the O&M staff. Ensure the room is adequately sized with a desk and large enough for

2 employees to be working at the system at a time. Ideally, the BAS should be located in a separate office and not part of the O&M office or Building Management Office. It can be co-located with the GSA LAN room.

The BAS shall be located in an office in the Main Port building, potentially in

Office 24, 25 or 61.

Custodial Breakroom - Based on building need and size, the Custodial team should have a breakroom that is separate from their workshop area NIC

Custodial Closets - Ensure that one custodial closet is located on each floor of the building. Ensure that it is properly sized to store custodial carts and that it contains a slop sink as well a floor drain. Nothing else should be stored here aside from janitorial needs.

NIC

Custodial Equipment Storage- Ensure there is adequate storage for custodial equipment (vacuums, floor machines, snow removal equipment etc.). All storage should occur on site and not at a different facility. Consider location of custodial equipment storage rooms for the use of the equipment (e.g. snow removal equipment would most likely not be stored with vacuums).

NIC

Custodial Office- Based on building need and size (e.g. Courthouse, LPOE, Federal Building), the Custodial contractor should have office space that accounts for all administrative staff, project managers and supervisors.

NIC

Custodial Supplies Storage- Ensure there is adequate storage for custodial supplies (paper goods, soaps, bins etc.). All storage should occur on site and not at a different facility.

NIC

Electronic Waste Recycling - Ensure there is adequate space for storage of electronic waste. Confirm with BMO the size of required space needed based on building needs.

NIC

Bathrooms

Ceiling

Lead

Historic Buildings

Mechanical, Electrical, Custodial Rooms

GSA Program Requirements

Elevators Freight Elevator

General

Hazardous Material Asbestos

Countertops

Floor

Finishes

General Finishes

Wall

Shades

GSA LAN Room - All federal buildings require a GSA LAN room even if GSA is not located in the building. The BAS can be included in this room but a workstation is needed.

NIC

Loading Dock - Ensure that there is a discussion regarding the requirements at the loading dock (e.g. where should the trash and recycling bins be located). See Loading

Dock Section 3.2 for additional information.

NIC

Mechanical Rooms - Design spaces with at least 20% excess space for future equipment changes/adds. Mechanical rooms are shown to accommodate 20% excess for future.

O&M Attic Stock Storage - Ensure there is adequate storage area for attic stock (e.g. carpet tiles, ceiling tiles, paint). All storage should occur on site and not at a different facility.

Houlton ME, LPOE is an existing facility and storage rooms (nor any interior programmining or remodeling) is not in scope. Location for Attic Stock storage will be coordinated with the GSA.

O&M Breakroom - Based on building need and size, the O&M team should have a breakroom that is separate from their workshop area. NIC

O&M Equipment Storage - Confirm where all O&M equipment will be stored when not in use (e.g. lifts, ladders, carts) NIC

O&M Office - The O&M contractors should have office space that accounts for all administrative staff, project managers and supervisors. NIC

O&M Supplies Storage - Ensure there is adequate storage area with heavy duty shelving for O&M supplies (e.g. filters, fan belts). All storage should occur on site and not at a different facility.

NIC

O&M Workshop / Garage - Ensure that the workshop area is sized properly to house all operations of the O&M needs. This should be a separate area with no Mechanical

Equipment in the space (e.g. AHUs)

NIC

Recycling - Ensure there is adequate space for recycling sorting and storage. Confirm with BMO the size of receptacle needed and location. NIC

Trash - Ensure there is adequate space for trash receptacles. Confirm with BMO the size of dumpsters needed and location. NIC

4.8 Fitness Centers - Confirm that fitness centers are not located where sound will transmit noise or vibrations both horizontally and vertically. (Ideally fitness centers should be located on the slab on grade)

NIC

Interior Courtyard Access (Door width) - Does the proposed doors allow for carts, wheelbarrows to enter the area without damage to the doors? NIC Interior Courtyard Access (Pathway) - What is the designated pathway to get to the interior courtyard? In the pathway is the flooring forgiving to dirt and debris being tracked in (ie no carpet).

NIC

5.0 Atriums HVAC

Atrium (Building Pressurization (Stack Effect)) - How is the design addressing atrium pressurization? NIC

Atriums - Gatherings (Temperature Control) - Is the proposed atrium going to be used to hold large gatherings or act as a waiting area? Atriums that are designated to hold gatherings or waiting areas and not just used as a pass through need to be reviewed to ensure people load is considered.

NIC

Atriums (Equipment) - Are lifts required to be used to service MEP equipment in the ceiling? If so, is there proposed Architecural features directly below that will create issues with accessibility to equipment.

NIC

Atriums (Exposed MEP and Structures) - Ensure that there is no exposed MEP and structures in atriums that create concerns with cleanability of space? NIC

5.1 Building Envelope

Vestibule (Sliding Entry Doors) - Ensure air curtains are located at doors.

Project does not utilize sliding doors in vestibules

5.2 Commissioning

No Comments

5.3

No Comments

General No Comments

Transfer Ducts No Comments

5.4 No Comments

5.5

Programing Lessons Learned

MECHANICAL

Duct Work Access (Smoke, Fire, Turning Vanes, Fusible Link for Fire Dampers)

Existing Equipment

New Equipment

Accessibility No Comments

Condensate

No Comments

Chemical Treatment Systems

No Comments

Energy No Comments

Heating and Cooling Plant

No Comments

Maintainability

Maintainability (Controls) - Confirm building systems are easily operated/maintained, and controls that are easily understood by available personnel.

Building control systems will be as per

GSA P100 standards which should be easily understood by GSA personnell

Radiant Floor (Cooling) - Not recommended. This should not be used for mixed and hot/humid climates; consult Mechanical SME if this is being recommended as this needs to be carefully designed. Not being used Wildland Urban Interface - Does this building fall inside the Wildland Urban Interface? What design equipment will need to be installed to ensure smoke from fires can be managed? MERV 15 filters will need to used and appropriate storage included. This site does not fall inside the WUI

Replacement of old equipment

No Comments

Sensors for BAS

No Comments

No Comments

5.6 Fuel Storage Tanks

P100 - Does the proposed fuel storage tank design comply with the P100?

Yes, if fuel option is slected, the proposed tank will comply with P100 standards.

SME Review - Has the Regional Environmental SME been notified that a fuel storage tank is a project requirement? Pending

State and Local Requirements - Has the A/E Firm reviewed the State and Local requirements to ensure that the fuel tank design is compliant?

Yes, if fuel option is slected, the proposed tank will comply with state and local standards.

5.7 Mechanical Space Programing

Central HVAC Storage - Is the mechanical storage area located near the mechanical rooms to ensure ease of maintenance?

There is a storage room directly adjacent to the mechanical room that can store

HVAC components like filters and appurtenances.

HVAC Storage - What is the proposed HVAC storage square footage based on, how much attic stock is anticipated of each component. Is the proposed storage area going to allow for the successful storage of equipment at intervals of replacement?

Storage size for HVAC components like filters and appurtenances is based on the proposed equipment sizes and 4 extra sets for attic stock.

6.0 Drains, Valves & Piping

No Comments

No Comments

Replacement Pipe - Has all piping older than 50 years been removed and replaced within your space? If not, a condition assessment is needed and a justification is needed, if replacement is not considered.

All existing piping is remaining in place.

Age of piping has not been provided.

Drains

Isolation Valves

Piping

PLUMBING

Thermostat

Replacement Pipe (Bathroom) - Does the project include a bathroom renovation? If so, has all the piping located in the bathroom been replaced? Have the fixtures been replaced? A condition assessment of the piping and fixtures is needed.

All plumbing fixtures will be removed and new low flow fixtures will be installed.

6.1 Fixtures

Does your project require emergency eyewash, face wash, or shower? If yes, has the program considered, and P-100 been reviewed, for the specific requirements? NIC

No Comments

No Comments

No Comments

6.2 No Comments

7.0

Accessibility - Confirm there is at least 3 feet clearance around all fire protection equipment for operation and maintenance.

Three foot clearances will be provided around all needed equipment.

Fire Extinguisher - The Regional FPE AHJ will determine where fire extinguishers need to be deployed (e.g. are they required in breakrooms).

To be coordinated, and will be deployed as required Fire Pump Disconnect - The Regional FPE AHJ will determine if a disconnect with a tamper switch can be installed between the fire pump and the utility line for when work on the control panel is needed (an equivalence is needed to provide the intent of NFPA 20 while also allowing Building Management to disconnect at the building level vs having to coordinate with the utility company to disconnect).

Fire pump is not required as available pressure will be adequate to serve all buildings.

8.0 No Comments

8.1 Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles (Future Infrastructure) - Identify where future infrastructure, including pavement cuts, is located on drawings and confirm all equipment can service future needs.

At the concept stage, WSP is requesting information from GSA/CBP for this type of future requirements. Once provided, we can add this information to the next submission.

Electric Vehicles (Number Required) - Clearly identify the number of Electric Vehicles this project needs, and the space required for the charging stations.

Per RFI 0005 There will be two dual chargers, for a total of four vehicles, located in the existing visitor's parking lot.

8.2 Electrical Rooms

No Comments

8.3 Electrical Service

No Comments

Existing Service

Electrification Project - Confirm that adequacy of the existing equipment can support the new equipment (ie natural gas boilers to electric boilers).

Per the Concept Development Report

Narrative, the existing transformer is being upsized to accommodate new, future, and existing loads.

General

ELECTRICAL

Conductors & Conduit Systems

Low-flow water fixtures

Water Heaters

General

FIRE PROTECTION

Emergency fixtures

General Fixtures

Electrification Project (Existing Equipment) - Confirm that the existing power grid can support an electrification upgrade?

Project electrification will require an upgrade to the transformer and generator capacity

Switchboard and Switchgear - Confirm the existing switchboard does not need to be upgraded due to any new MEP equipment.

As part of the scope of this project, existing switchboard is being upgraded with 50% future capacity.

New Service

No Comments

8.4 Generator

No Comments

8.5 Lighting

No Comments

Exterior

No Comments

Interior

No Comments

8.6 Outlet Locations

Exterior

No Comments

Interior

No Comments

8.7 No Comments

8.8 No Comments

8.9 No Comments

8.10 Short Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash Study

Circuit - Has the electrical engineer submitted a preliminary short circuit analysis?

Calculations are not required per P100

Concept Design Matrix

8.11 Location - Has the location of the distribution equipment been determined? NIC

9.0 No Comments

9.1 No Comments

9.2 No Comments

9.3

Infrastructure - Confirm all cable placements do not conflict with serviceable equipment, access panels etc.

Cable placement will be coordinated with servicable equipment as the design progresses

Infrastructure - Does the design include the location of GSA switches and routers to include an enclosure, rack, or shelves?

The GSA switches and routers will be located in a rack.

9.4

Compliance with ADM 7002.1

General

Outside of normal business hours

Power Service

Voice and Data Distribution System

BAS / SMART BUILDING

BAS Controllers

BAS System

Panelboards

Photovoltaics

No Comments

9.5 No Comments

10.0 Building Envelope Evaluation- Is there a life-cycle analysis for building envelope elements like windows, walls and roofs? In process

Cost Savings - Has a value engineering study been performed on the project, showing proposed cost saving items do not negatively impact quality and durability? (DB

Bridging Offerors' tech proposal)

Custodial Evaluation - Does the life-cycle cost estimate provide a realistic custodial value? TBD

Interior Finishes Evaluation - Is there a life-cycle analysis for interior finishes like doors and walls? NIC

Lifecycle Cost - What is the impact to Total Cost of Ownership/Lifecycle costs over a 50-year period if each of the construction cost savings measures were implemented?

(Per P100 1.9.4 and 19 CFR 436) TBD

Major Equipment Evaluation - Is there a life-cycle analysis for major equipment? In process

O&M Evaluation - Does the life-cycle cost estimate provide a realistic O&M value? (e.g. does the cost include training) TBD

Repair Evaluation - Does the life-cycle cost estimate includes a reasonable repair component? In process

Replacement Evaluation- Does the life-cycle cost estimate include a reasonable replacement cost for all affected building components (this should include finishes and equipment)? In process

Utility Evaluation - Does the life-cycle cost estimate provide a realistic utility value? In process

11.0 Budget - Has the commissioning related costs been included in the Feasibility Study, Enhanced Feasibility Study and the Program Development Study? Unknown

Commissioning - Has the commissioning scope of work, budget, and schedule been included in the Feasibility Study and or the Program Development Study?

No, it is being developed as the design progresses

Commisioning (GSA Commissioning Guide) - Per the P100 all GSA construction projects must employ and comply with the commissioning practices and requirements outlined in the GSA Commissioning Guide. Acknowledged

Commissioning (Review) - The Owner’s Project Requirements should be reviewed by the CxP and approved by the Owner during pre‐design phase per the GSA Commissioning Guide.

In process in accordance with GSA

Submittal Matrix

Commissioning (Time Frame) - Ensure that the Total Building Commissioning (TBC) occurs from acceptance to a minimum of one year after construction to ensure performance during all seasonal weather is verified and documented.

This issue will be addressed in the development of the CX Plan as it progresses thru the design phases.

Commissioning Plan - Has the GSA facility management, and Building Management team approved the final Commissioning Plan?

A draft of tthe Cx Plan has been distributed for GSA review and comment

Retesting Costs - Does the Cx Plan identify the responsibility for retesting costs and identify the protocol for restesting including the required number of retests? (To encourage construction quality control, the cost of retests and schedule delays caused by retesting should be the responsibility of the contractor)

This issue will be addressed in the development of the CX Plan as it progresses thru the design phases.

Testing and Commissioning- Does the Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC) include both commissioning services and testing services? Yes; to be provided by the CMc

General

Overtime Utilities

COST ESTIMATE

General

COMMISSIONING