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HOULTON

LAND PORT OF ENTRY

PORT INTRODUCTION/SITE OBSERVATIONS

EXISTING ARCHITECTURE AND SIGNAGE

RECOMMENDED AND ALTERNATE SCHEMES

SIGNAGE PARAMETERS

STRUCTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS

ELECTRICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

COST ESTIMATES FOR RECOMMENDATION AND ALTERNATE OPTIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

APPROVED 40% CONCEPT DESIGN DIRECTION

The Alternative #2 presented at the 15% Submission Review was accepted by GSA/CBP and will continue to be developed towards the 40% design submission.

LED SIGNAGE PHASE III | 40 % CONCEPT DESIGN DOCUMENT | NOVEMBER 21, 2014

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1. POV/RV

2. POV

3. POV

4. POV

5. NEXUS/HI/LO MULTI-USE

6. CARGO

LANE USAGE

BUS

HEADHOUSE

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Scale 1:8

EXISTING CONDITIONS

FIGURE H-1: ORIENTATION PLAN

STATISTICS

Location: Houlton, Maine Owned: GSA Traffic type: POV including NEXUS, Cargo including FAST, and Bus.

# of lanes: (4) POV, (1) NEXUS/FAST, and (1) Cargo.

PORT INTRODUCTION

This is a 24/7 Port. Peak traffic is from Memorial to Labor Day with very weak traffic during winter. The majority of traffic is between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm with Thursday through Saturday being the busiest for POV traffic. The Port receives approximately 316,000 POVs a year with an average of 866 a day, 84,000 Cargo vehicles a year with an average of 230 a day, and 330 unscheduled Buses arrive mainly in summer and fall. Buses do not have a booth.

The port consists of seven (7) lanes in total. Lanes are numbered from the Head House to the west. General POV traffic uses Lanes 1-4. Lane 5 is primarily NEXUS/FAST and secondarily Cargo. Lane 5 hours are typically 7:00 am to 10:00 am Monday through Friday. Lane 6 is primarily cargo and secondarily NEXUS/FAST. There is currently a reoccurring problem with NEXUS being used by non NEXUS drivers and said drivers then need to be processed through secondary. Bus traffic is sent to a separate lane on the east side of the Head House. Lane 1 is used for standard passengers as well as RVs / Campers since it is wider than the other passenger lanes. During the winter when volume is low, Lane 1 and the Cargo Lane are often the only lanes in operation.

SITE VISIT OBSERVATIONS - GENERAL

This Port was part of Trip 2 for our team and was the 4th phase III Port we visited. We visited this site on October 14, 2014.

The Head House building is (2) stories in height. With the exception of bus and cargo lanes, the primary lanes are routed underneath the second level of the facility. The exterior cladding of the building above primary is in poor condition with vehicle damage and spalling fasteners.

There is minimum value in advance sign(s) inside US border. It is ciritical to direct NEXUS users to use active NEXUS lane and prevent non NEXUS users from using active NEXUS lane. Trucks in line for Lane 6 create line of sight obstruction and signage visibility is compromised.

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ARCHITECTURAL NARRATIVE

Primary Canopy Architecture The design of the existing Houlton LPOE is of a Modern style with simple forms and economical and industrial material pallete. Construction was completed in 1984. The existing cladding system consists of ¾” thick fiberglass reinforced cementitious panels manufactured by Ar-Lite Panelcraft Inc. of Livonia, Michigan. According to the as-builts available to us, they are face fastened to 6” vertical 18 GA structural metal studs at 24” o.c.

which also support the ribbon aluminum windows. Joints between the panels are backed with 2” 20 GA straps to receive wet sealant. In the field we observed vehicle clearance damage to the lower portion of the panels, fasteners, and delaminating sealant. Further, the property manager indicated that there has been significant water infiltration at the window sill flashing.

SIGNAGE PARAMETERS

Visibility Arc At this distance, signs can be seen and color information or large symbols can be interpreted under all conditions except for heavy fog or white out. In addition, text messages in this range can be read in good conditions by someone with average eye sight. This arc represents readability by 75% of the target audience.

Readability Arc At this distance, signs can be seen and read by all users under all conditions except for heavy fog or white out. This level meets ADA and ADAG guidelines for readability with impaired vision. This arc represents readability by 99% of the target audience.

FIGURE SN-02: View from the border

FIGURE SN-03: Bus lane

SIGNAGE

Existing conditions

There are fascia mounted horizontal stoplights that are used for open/closed that should be removed.

Clearance signs are not accurate and should be removed (see Figure SN-04). There are signs prior to and within the plaza area used to provide lane information for buses, trucks and RVs/campers that should be updated to provide stronger messaging in a more obvious manner that improves recognition and readability (below; see also SN-03). In addition, static stop signs at the inspection booths should be updated (repainted) or removed.

Recommendations LED Signage should be located above the Primary on the building below the windows and centered on the POV, NEXUS, and Cargo lanes.

FIGURE SN-06: new/improved signs required

FIGURE SN-04: Fascia-mounted stoplight and clearnace sign to be removed

FIGURE SN-05: new/improved sign required

FIGURE SN-07: new/improved sign required

THIS CONCEPT WAS APPROVED AS

RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPT

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VISIBILITY ARC

READABILITY ARC

510ft 220ft

RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPTSIGNAGE PARAMETER DIAGRAM

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(N) Aluminum Cladding on 7/8" Furring (Rainscreen Assembly)

(N) Weather Resistive Barrier (WRB)

(N) Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing on Existing Framing

(N) LED Signage, Fastened Through Aluminum Cladding to Structure

(N) Aluminum Window Flashing

(N) Waterproofed Penetrations of Structure through WRB

(N) Structure

(N) Aluminum Wall Flashing

(N) Aluminum Soffit Trim

(N) Aluminum Cladding on 8" Z Furring (Rainscreen Assembly)

(N) Weather Resistive Barrier (WRB)

(N) Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing on Existing Framing

(N) LED Signage, Fastened Through Aluminum Cladding to Structure

(N) Aluminum Window Flashing

(N) Waterproofed Penetrations of Structure through WRB

(N) Structure

(N) Aluminum Wall Flashing

(N) Aluminum Soffit Trim

RECOMMENDED AND ALTERNATE SCHEMES

(N) Aluminum Cladding on 7/8" Furring (Rainscreen Assembly)

(N) Weather Resistive Barrier (WRB)

(N) Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing on Existing Framing

(N) LED Signage, Fastened Through Aluminum Cladding to Structure

(N) Aluminum Window Flashing

(N) Waterproofed Penetrations of Structure through WRB

(N) Structure

(N) Aluminum Wall Flashing

(N) Aluminum Soffit Trim

(N) Stainless Steel Mesh attached to Structural Frame

BASE SCHEME: Signage anchored to existing structure

ALTERNATIVE 1: Signage and new cladding system as single expression

ALTERNATIVE 2: Signage with perforated metal screen

THESE CONCEPTS WERE NOT APPROVED

AND ARE NO LONGER BEING USED

THIS CONCEPT WAS APPROVED AS

RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPT

FIGURE H-2: Existing conditions

FIGURE H-3: Rendering of base scheme (refer to page 6).

PROPOSED DYNAMIC SIGNAGE SOLUTION

As the recommended LED Signage location is above the Primary on the building below the windows, and given our observations of the condition of the existing cladding system, it is the AE Team’s recommendation that finishes behind the new signage be replaced with a higher performing rain screen assembly. We are recommending this for our Base as well as Alternate 1 and 2 mounting details.

A rain screen is an exterior cladding infrastructure that sits away from a building’s outside wall’s weather-resistant barrier, creating an air cavity directly behind the cladding that helps to protect the buildings important weather-resistant barrier. This allows any moisture that may pass by the cladding to easily drain away from the building, and the air that flows between the cladding and the wall accelerates evaporation of any residual moisture.

Base:

Our base proposal replaces the existing cladding system with a new rain screen assembly with surface mounted LED Signage anchored to the existing structure. See Signage and Structural Recommendations. The design intent is to maintain the form and materiality of the building while upgrading the wall performance providing a long term mounting service for the LED Signage.

The proposed assembly is as follows: The existing fiberglass reinforced cementitious panels are removed and salvaged and the existing stud construction and batt insulation are inspected and replaced as necessary. New structural components are installed to support the signage. New glass matt Gypsum sheathing is fastened to the existing stud framing and a fluid applied or sheet good weather resistive barrier (WRB) material is applied to the face of the sheathing. The structural penetrations for the signage supports are sealed at the face of the WRB. Stucco embossed rout and return aluminum panels, matching the color of the existing panels, are mounted to 7/8” G90 hat channels which are secured through the sheathing to the existing stud framing. New aluminum sill and wall flashing and soffit trim are installed to address existing window sill issues and to drain the rain screen assembly. The signage is attached through the aluminum panels to the structural supports.

Alternate 1:

This alternate proposal makes the signage and the new cladding a single expression. The color of the cladding would contrast with the existing cladding color and be compatible with the signage color.

The assembly matches that described in the Base with the exception that the new aluminum cladding would be mounted to 8” G90 ‘Z’ furring instead of the hat channels.

Alternate 2:

This alternate proposal is similar to Alternate 1; but, by replacing the siding surround with a perforated metal screen, the mass of the existing building is maintained while providing an integrated signage expression.

The assembly matches that described in the Base with the exception of extending the structural frame work out through the aluminum cladding to support a stainless steel perforated metal mesh.

THIS CONCEPT WAS APPROVED AS

RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPT

THESE CONCEPTS WERE NOT APPROVED

AND ARE NO LONGER BEING USED

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THIS CONCEPT WAS APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPT

perforated metal plate, face-fastened, kynar finish, over painted tube steel frame

LED sign

EQ EQ

align to panel joint

2" m in

EQEQ top of floor slab

1' - 0"

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3'

6"

SIGN MANUFACTURER

DEPTH PER LED

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TOP OF PANEL

485' - 6"

TOP OF SLAB

482' - 7"

BOTTOM OF PANEL

480' - 4 1/2"

STL FRAME, REF STR

LINE OF LED SIGN

1/8" PERFERATED

ALUMINUM PLT, PNT

HSS FRAME, REF STR

SILL FLASHING, PNT

ROUT AND RETURN PANEL

PANEL CLIP SYSTEM

7/8" HAT CHANNEL

WRB

GBD SHEATHING

(E) MTL FRAMING

SOFFIT TRIM, PNT

(E) WINDOW SYSTEM

SEALANT

SILL FLASHING, PNT

ROUT AND RETURN PANEL

PANEL CLIP SYSTEM

7/8" HAT CHANNEL

WRB

GBD SHEATHING

(E) MTL FRAMING

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 2

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STRUCTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Proposed LED Signage Structural Support

The proposed signage for LPOE Houlton in Maine will be hung from the building above the primary inspection lanes. The existing building structure is steel wide flange beams and girders with a concrete filled metal deck.

The LED signage assembly will be supported by vertical and horizontal structural tubes that are connected back to the existing structure. For Alternative 1, the LED signage will be supported similarly as the base scheme. In addition, to the structural steel angles, metal stud framing will be added above and below the signage to support the new metal panel.

The tube steel frame will also support the architectural perforated alluminum panels that are face fastened to angle frames. be mounted to the existing steel structure to support the signage and mesh screen. The tube steel will be approximately 3 inches by 3 inches in size and run vertically and horizontally. The frame will be anchored to the top of the concrete slab as well as to the existing beams below. The extent of the frame will vary depending on the signage and architectural requirements be as described in the architectural elevation.

Structural Design Criteria

The design of the LED Sign Support Gantry must be based on the GSA FacWilities Standards for the Public Building Service P100, dated March 2014. This includes the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 41-06 and ASCE 7-10. The facility is a Risk Category IV “Essential Facility”.

P100 provides specific criteria related to the design of structural components of buildings, including the following loading criteria:

Dead Loads

- Additional framing self-weight plus weight of permanent sign and electrical equipment

Wind Loads

- 120 mph Basic Wind Speed (3-second gust)

- Exposure Category B based on site location/conditions

- Risk Category IV: Tier 2 High Performance (wind speed corresponds to approximately a 3% probability of exceedance in 50 years)

Seismic Loads

- Seismic Design Category C (to be verified with soils report)

- Soil parameters to be determined with soils report

- Risk Category IV, Seismic Importance Factor Ie=1.50, Component Importance Factor, Ip=1.5

Ice Loads

- Per ASCE 7-10

BASE SCHEME:

LED

Signage

Continuous angle supports at LED sign brackets.

Angle kickers at support locations.

Connection to structural slab at 6'-0"oc (ends and mid point of sign), top and bottom of sign

ALTERNATE 1:

LED Sign

Continuous angle supports at LED sign brackets.

Angle kickers at support locations.

Connection to structural slab at 6'-0"oc (ends and mid point of sign), top and bottom of sign

Metal stud framing, attached to existing framing. Use box headers and jambs above and below signs.

THESE CONCEPTS WERE

NOT APPROVED AND ARE NO

LONGER BEING USED

ALTERNATIVE OPTION - NOT RECOMMENDED

Not applicable

COST ESTIMATE FOR RECOMMENDATION AND

ALTERNATE OPTION

Please refer to the Cost Estimate Supplemental Document for costing information.

ALTERNATE 2:

LED Sign

Continuous angle supports at LED signage brackets.

Angle kickers at support locations.

Connection to structural slab at 6'-0"oc (ends and mid point of sign), top and bottom of sign

Tube steel framing at mesh screen. Verticals at each side of signage, horizontals as shown.

Typical tube size of 6x2.

HSS6x4 AT SCREEN

AND SIGNAGE

CONN. TO STRUCTURE AT

EACH VERTICAL (EACH

SIDE OF SIGN). ANCHOR

TO SLAB AT TOP AND WIDE

FLANGE BEAM AT BOTTOM.

13 LOC.

THIS CONCEPT WAS APPROVED

AS RECOMMENDED BASE BID

CONCEPT

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ELECTRICAL NARRATIVE

Data:

A new rack-mounted server will be added to the existing rack in the server room on the second level of the main building. Power for the rack will come from an existing installed outlet. The conduit and cable to the new sign control desktop PC will drop through the floor into the ceiling space of the lower level. The conduit and cable will then route through the lower level ceiling space to the supervisor’s office. The preferred location for the sign control desktop PC is in the northeast corner of the office near the window.

The LED signage cabling will be installed in 1” conduit from the canopy mounted signs to the server room. Conduit will be installed within the interstitial space of the canopy. Inside the building, conduit will be installed in the lower level ceiling space and routed up through the floor into the server room.

Power:

Power for the signs will come from an existing 208/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire branch panel in the main electrical room adjacent to the cargo lane. Each sign will have a dedicated 20A/1P breaker. The conduit and wire will route overhead through the existing primary canopy to each sign. Conduit will be routed within the interstitial space of the canopy. A new override switch will be mounted in each primary lane booth to control the affiliated sign

Demo:

Remove existing traffic signal system from primary booths including monitor, controls and lights.

EQUIPMENT MATRIX

---------- POWER

---------- DATA

---------- TEXT/OUTLINE

MAIN BUILDING LAN ROOM:

NEW SWITCH LOCATION

LOCATION FOR LED SIGNAGE

CONTROLLER/PC

LED SIGNAGE LOCATION

ROUTE (6) 120V, 20A CIRCUITS IN (6) 3/4"C. W/ #10

THWN-2 CU WIRING FROM LED SIGNAGE TO

EXISTING PANEL.

PROVIDE (6) 1" CONDUITS FOR DATA CABLE

FROM LED SIGNAGE TO RACK-MOUNTED

SERVER.

PRIMARY BOOTHS

CARGO LANE ELECTRICAL ROOM:

EXISTING PANEL 'LP-1EA'.

CAT6 CABLE IN 1"C.

BETWEEN SWITCH AND

CONTROLLER PC

LOCATION OF POWER AND DATA

FIGURE H-4: SITE UTILITY CONNECTIONS

RECOMMENDED BASE BID CONCEPT

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GSA LED Signage Houlton LPOE

Scope of Work

Project Scope Description

Project Design Documents

Procurement

Site Conditions and Constraints

Inclusions

Exclusions

Sales Tax

The scope of work is the installation of LED signage for 5 lanes at the Houlton Land Port of Entry in Houlton, ME.

The base design plan includes 5 signed mounted to the facade with box frames around the signage.

40% Documents schematic drawings including narratives.

The procurement method is to utilize a design/build approach using vetted IDIQ contractors. The project will be preformed by a qualified general contractor utilizing the local sub market as able. All labor trades are to adhere the wage rules under the Davis Bacon Act. The published rates are shown in the following table. A 12 week project schedule is anticipated.

Costs as presented within this report reflect the costs to conduct construction operations in a relatively remote location at a 24 hour land port of entry. The general contractor will coordinate with the LPOE to determine access.

Costs are based on work being performed during normal business hours.

Scope change and post contract contingencies Assessments, taxes, finance, legal and development charges Environmental impact mitigation

General Conditions and requirements including equipment, tools, project management, scheduling, documentation, submittals, travel, temporary facilities, badging, health and safety.

Assume electrical power is available at LPOE and no office utility connections, or fees/associated permits are required Hazardous material handling, disposal and abatement Architectural, design and construction management fees

Overhead, profit and bonds are included and are delineated on the summary page

Wage Rates: Including Fringe Electrician $ 31.53 Electrician, Low V $ 20.00 Ironworker, structural $ 20.17 Carpenter $ 17.41 Laborer, $ 12.72 Painter $ 21.90 Sheet metal worker $ 14.97

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GSA LED Signage Houlton LPOE

Houlton LPOE LED Signage Areas & Control Quantities

LANES

Areas

Lanes Program Areas

Quantity of Lanes 5

TOTAL NUMBER OF LANES 5 Efficiency: 100% 5

SF

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GSA LED Signage Houlton LPOE 5 Lanes

Houlton LPOE LED Signage Summary

% $/LANE TOTAL

B20 Exterior Enclosure 26% 24,177.36 120,887 B Shell 26% 24,177.36 120,887 D50 Electrical Lighting, Power & Communications 15% 13,626.00 68,130

D Services 15% 13,626.00 68,130

E10 Equipment 23% 21,300.00 106,500

E Equipment & Furnishings 23% 21,300.00 106,500

F20 Selective Demolition 3% 2,845.20 14,226

F Special Construction & Demolition 3% 2,845.20 14,226

BUILDING ELEMENTAL COST BEFORE CONTINGENCIES 67% 61,948.56 309,743

Z10 Contingency 20.00% 13% 12,389.71 61,949

BUILDING ELEMENTAL COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES 81% 74,338.27 371,691

Z21 Field Requirements 8.00% 6% 5,947.06 29,735 Z22 Office Overhead & Profit 5.00% 4% 4,014.27 20,071 Z23 Bonds and insurance 1.50% 1% 1,264.49 6,322 Z24 A/E Design Build 6.00% 6% 5,133.85 25,669 Z25 Testing training, waranty and maintenance 8.00% 8% 7,255.84 36,279

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST BEFORE ESCALATION 98% 90,697.94 453,490

Z30 Escalation to Start Date (May 2015) 1.55% 2% 1,406.18 7,031

RECOMMENDED BUDGET 100% 92,104.12 460,521

Per Lane Costs: 92,104.12

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GSA LED Signage Houlton LPOE

Quantity Unit Rate Total

B20 Exterior Enclosure

B2010 Exterior Walls 5 Lanes 24,177.36 120,887 Structural steel framing

HSS steel frame support at existing structure 0.50 TN 4,600.00 2,300 Structural metal stud backing and bracing at existing structure 5 LOC 1,250.00 6,250 Plates and angles 0.25 TN 4,500.00 1,125 Steel fireproofing cleaning/replace 1.00 LS 3,500.00 3,500

Flashing and trim Window flashing 220 LF 18.00 3,960 Wall flashing 220 LF 23.00 5,060 Aluminum soffit trim 440 SF 30.00 13,200

Exterior wall systems Glass mat Gyp sheathing 1,100 SF 3.20 3,520 Weather barrier 1,110 SF 0.88 977 Aluminum cladding system on 7/8" furring 1,110 SF 36.00 39,960 Aluminum soffit to match existing 240 SF 44.00 10,560

Sealants and coatings Waterproof caulking penetrations and sills 5 EA 125.00 625 Paint touch-up 1 LS 850.00 850

Signage Mounting Tube steel frame system with hinges and covers 5 EA 1,400.00 7,000 SS Tube steel box assembly top and bottom 2.00 TN 5,000.00 10,000 Steel mesh covers 350 SF 33.00 11,550 Box end enclosures 10 EA 45.00 450

120,887

D50 Electrical Lighting, Power & Communications

D5010 Electrical Service & Distribution 5 Lanes 8,335.00 41,675 20 AMP circuit breakers 5 EA 450.00 2,250 Conduit and wire from panel to sign including ties and sleeves 2,300 LF 16.25 37,375 Override switching to each primary booth 5 EA 220.00 1,100 Sign connections 5 EA 190.00 950

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GSA LED Signage Houlton LPOE

Quantity Unit Rate Total

D5020 Lighting & Branch Wiring 5 Lanes No work anticipated

D5030 Communications & Security 5 Lanes 3,476.00 17,380 Server and racking 1 EA 1,850.00 1,850 Cat 6 Cabling and conduit 420 LF 34.00 14,280 Sign Control PC 1 EA 1,250.00 1,250

D5090 Other Electrical Systems 5 Lanes 1,815.00 9,075 Bird control devices 5 EA 1,100.00 5,500 Grounding 5 EA 275.00 1,375 Wiremold and ancillaries 1 LS 2,200.00 2,200

68,130

E10 Equipment

E1030 Vehicular Equipment 5 Lanes 20,000.00 100,000 LED Signage, Type 112 5 EA 20,000.00 100,000 Surge suppression 5 EA 1,300.00 6,500

106,500

F20 Selective Demolition

F2010 Building Elements Demolition 5 Lanes 2,845.20 14,226 Lane closures coordinated with LPOE 1 LS 1,500.00 1,500 Temporary signage and pedestrian protection 1 LS 1,000.00 1,000 Remove existing signage 1 LS 650.00 650 Remove existing traffic signal system from booths including monitors and lights 5 EA 300.00 1,500 Selectively remove flashing, soffit and exterior wall 684 SF 14.00 9,576

F2020 Hazardous Components Abatement 5 Lanes None anticipated NIC

14,226

NOTE: Attention Attendees! Please review these notes carefully as they will form the basis of future work on this project. If you feel that anything is incorrect or incomplete, please call the author at 503·227·1254.

TRIP REPORTS

Date

: October 14, 2014 Project : GSA LED Phase 3

Author : Charles Dorn

Job No. : 01408

Re : Package Two

Present : Client Team Stephanie Donahue, CBP Melanie Weiss-Turner, Hill International for GSA Michael Galbraith, Parsons

Houlton LPOE Matthew Herman, CBP Cindy Ryan, CBP Richard Findlen, GSA

AE Team Charles Dorn, THA Michael, Apple Design Julie Hays, kpff (Structural) Shane Bump, Glumac (Electrical)

Houlton – October 14, 2014 General:

1. 24/7 Port.

2. Peak traffic Memorial to Labor Day with very weak traffic during winter.

3. Majority of traffic 10AM‐6PM w/ Thursday ‐ Saturday busiest for passenger traffic.

4. Port receives approximately 316,000 POVs a year with an average of 866 a day.

5. Port receives approximately 84,000 Commercial vehicles a year with an average of 230 a day.

6. Port receives approximately 330 unscheduled Buses a year mainly in summer and fall.

7. Busses do not have a booth.

8. The port consists of (7) lanes in total. General POV traffic use Lanes 1-4, Lane 5 is primarily

NEXUS/FAST and secondarily trucks/cargo. Lane 6 is primarily trucks/cargo and secondarily NEXUS/FAST, and bus traffic is sent to a separate lane on the east side of the Headhouse.

9. Lane 1 is used for standard passengers as well as RVs/Campers since it is wider than the other passenger lanes. During the winter when volume is low, Lane 1 is often the only lane in operation and used to handle all traffic and handhelds are used for inspection.

10. NEXUS traffic 7AM‐10AM Monday ‐ Friday.

11. There is currently a reoccurring problem with NEXUS being used by non‐NEXUS drivers and said drivers then need to be processed through secondary.

12. The Headhouse building is (2) stories in height. With the exception of bus and cargo lanes, the primary lanes are routed underneath the second level of the facility.

1. Lane widths and heights were measured:

a. Lane 1 – 12’-11” wide x 14’-2” high

b. Lane 2 – 12’-4” wide x 14’-4” high

c. Lane 3 – 12’-11” wide x 14’-3” high

d. Lane 4 – 13’-6” wide x 14’-5” high

e. Lane 5 – 15’-2” wide x 14’-2” high

f. Lane 6 - 19’-4” wide x 17’ high

Structural:

1. The structure over primary lanes is an occupied building. The structure was built in 1985 and existing building drawings are available. The design team has digital copies.

Meeting Notes GSA LED LPOE III Package Two Trip Report

2. The structural system of the building is steel beams and girders supported by steel columns. The steel columns are encased in concrete and are exposed to the elements at the primary booths below.

3. The cladding on the structure over the primary booths is a fiber reinforced cement panel, 3/4" thick. It is supported by light gage metal studs. They are approximately 5' tall x 8' wide. Some panels have been damaged by oversized vehicles. The soffit material is a ribbed metal panel.

4. Two booths have been added since the initial construction. They are located between Lanes 4 and 5 and between Lanes 5 and 6. The original building facade was modified in these locations to accommodate the booths.

5. Structural considerations for this location include wind, snow, ice and thermal loads.

6. It may be desirable to remove the post prior to Primary between lanes 2 and 3.

Electrical:

1. Service entrance equipment is located on the first level in the northwest part of the building adjacent to the cargo lane.

2. The service entrance equipment for this facility is a 1200A 208Y/120V 3-phase, 4 wire switchboard. This switchboard consists of (4) sections: (1) section for incoming main conductors and metering, (1) section for the main breaker and breakers feeding non- emergency panels, (1) section containing an ATS, and (1) section for breakers feeding emergency panels (Ref. Figure 3). A generator located in the same room as the switchboard provides backup power to the ATS.

3. Branch circuits for the facility are supplied from a total of (1) 2-Section and (7) 1-section panel boards.

4. The underside of the main canopy over the general POV lanes is constructed of removable metal panels. All new electrical conduits can be installed in the canopy and routed to the building.

5. Spare capacity in most of the existing panel boards is extremely limited. However, Panels ‘LP- 1EA’ and ‘LP1-A’ have unused capacity. Panel ‘LP-1EA’ is the preferred source of new power for the LED signs.

6. The lobby of this facility was constructed with “hard” gypsum ceilings and is considered inaccessible. However, the majority of the facility has accessible ceiling, including the offices adjacent to the lobby.

7. The preferred location for the controlling computer is in the main office of the building, a workstation next to window with view of fascia for Lanes 1‐5 approach.

8. The LAN room is located on the second floor above the lobby. Existing servers have sufficient space to accommodate new cabling for LED signs. In addition, there are existing conduits that appear to have sufficient space for cabling to the LED signs.

9. It may be necessary to relocate an electrical junction box mounted to the fascia cladding between lanes 3 and 4.

Signage:

1. Description of Approach Road: Straight forward approach on 95 south (two lanes). Truck traffic in right lane with passenger traffic and buses in left lane. Advance lane information signage to initiate traffic migration would be of minimal value. Additionally, and such signage would need to be installed further up 95 beyond the US border.

2. Wayfinding Challenges:

a. 2 incoming lanes that expand to 6 inspection lanes + 1 bus lane; min value if advance sign(s) inside US border

b. Directing NEXUS users to use active NEXUS lane and preventing non‐NEXUS users from using active NEXUS lane

c. Trucks in line for Lane 6 create line of sight obstruction and signage visibility is compromised.

3. Booth Override Switch Location: Attached to booth frame to the left of the front window.

4. Any Existing Signs to Remove (CAOS,traffic lights, etc.):

a. Traffic lights mounted to facia to be removed and returned to the port.

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Meeting Notes

Vicinity

Site

Approach 1

Meeting Notes

Approach 2

Primary Lanes 1-3

Primary Lanes 4-6

Primary Section

Primary Fascia Detail

H- 22

Meeting Notes

Facia Cladding Condition

Main Switchboard

Panel ‘LP-1EA’

Controlling Computer Location