8AZ2239-Agency Special Requirements_(TI_Allowance)_Design_Guide_5_24_2022 EXHIBIT B.pdf

Design Guide

Executive Office for United States Attorneys Updated: April 30, 2019

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

600 E Street NW Room 5200 BICN Washington, DC 20530. 202.252.5940

Executive Office for United States Attorneys Facilities, Acquisition and Support Services

Table of Contents:

i. Introduction - Guiding Policies and Principles

1. Chapter 1- Structural Guidelines

2. Chapter 2 - Architectural Finish Guidelines

3. Chapter 3 - Individual Office Guidelines

4. Chapter 4 – Electrical Requirements

5. Chapter 5 - HVAC

6. Chapter 6 - Plumbing

7. Chapter 7 - Services

8. Chapter 8 - Signage

9. Chapter 9 - Individual Office Standards

10. Chapter 10 – Trial Preparation Spaces in Courtroom

11. Chapter 11 – Physical Security Standards

12. Chapter 12 – Intrusion Detection System

13. Chapter 13 – Cabling Addendum For Design Guide

14. Chapter 14- EOUSA Special Requirements

15. Chapter 15 – Official Paid Parking Spaces

16. Chapter 16 – Contact Information

*All recent content changes and additions made during current calendar year are highlighted in yellow

i. Introduction - Guiding Policies and Principles

ii. GSA's New Pricing Policy For Space And Space-Related Services. Effective October 14, 1996, the

General Services Administration (GSA) implemented significant changes in the way it leases space and also in the way it bills its customer agencies for space and space-related services.

iii. All space actions are memorialized in an Occupancy Agreement (OA). The OA is a document that serves to record the mutual understanding between GSA and the customer agency as to financial terms, space build out, contractual conditions, terms, obligations, and timing of the occupancy. It represents the

GSA/Customer agreement for a specific housing need.

iv. For new assignments, the OA begins as a draft and is updated as information develops, with formal signing taking place just prior to the award of the lease or assignment of other GSA owned/controlled space.

In essence, it starts as an estimate of the cost of the services, and ends as a projection of the actual cost.

Some items at the time of the OA signing may remain estimates, and may have to be adjusted at a later date.

The OA is a tool for estimating the cost of space to be delivered, for recording the space and services needed, and for tracking the refinement of estimates until the final cost becomes the amount that will be billed to the customer.

v. The principle subjects to be addressed in the OA are listed below and should reflect the conditions and terms of the lease or agreement between GSA and the customer agency:

a. square footage

b. base rental and term

c. tenant allowances (general and customization) and amortization period

d. lump sum payment(s)

e. tax and operating expense escalation and frequency

f. space classification(s) - general use, parking, warehouse, unique

g. extra or reduced services

h. move costs

i. security

j. joint use space

k. GSA fees

l. forced move entitlements and/or existence (or lack) of right to renew occupancy

m. cancellation (designation of "non-cancelable," if applicable. "Non-cancelable space" was formerly known as "agency unique space") any special circumstances associated with the occupancy, such as environmental responsibilities, unusual use restrictions, or agreements with local authorities termination rights and liabilities of both parties.

vi. The OA will be signed by GSA and the authorized Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)

/ Facilities and Support Services (FASS) representative.

vii. Space pricing will be recorded in the OA. Leased space will be priced as a "market pass through" of the contract rent plus benchmarked GSA fees, for a specific term at a level (or stepped ) rent for the term. The

GSA fees and service costs will be expressed as a percentage of the total contract value, or as a cost per square foot. GSA's benchmarked fees for lease acquisitions will cover a full range of services, from requirements development through occupancy.

viii. There are four official GSA space classifications:

a. General Use: general office space and all other (Courthouses, laboratories, computer centers, etc.) with the exception of those defined below. United States Attorney's office (USAO) space assignments will fall under the General Use classification.

b. Warehouse: whole building only (General guideline: If 70 percent of the building is warehouse the entire building is classified as such).

c. Parking: by parking space, instead of by square feet.

d. Unique: Space that is truly "one-of-a-type" space that does not have a market comparable, such as border stations.

ix. Tenant Allowances

a. The GSA billing method utilizes a tenant construction allowance mechanism to replace the old space classification system. This method creates two tenant allowances, one for general standard build out and one for customization. Like all agencies, the USAO receives a specific tenant allowance based on a historical analysis of USAO space alteration costs and should be sufficient to cover typical USAO Field Office alterations. The tenant general allowance is a dollar amount per square foot set to cover the cost of typical ratios of normal office space finish components, such as doors, partitions, carpeting, ceiling tile, electrical and telecommunication outlets. It is set nationally, adjusted annually, and indexed to local construction costs. The tenant customization allowance is also a dollar amount per square foot set nationally and adjusted annually, and also indexed to local construction costs. The purpose of this allowance is to cover special items, preparation, or finishes which would result in special space classifications under the previous system. GSA will amortize the allowance over the firm term of the OA.

b. The general allowance and the customization allowance are treated as a single budget for agencies moving into space. Although they are developed separately, agencies have complete freedom to use the sum of the two allowances in the manner that best meets their mission needs. If a customer is anticipating build out which would exceed the combined general and customization tenant allowances, the customer may choose to reduce the scope of work or pay lump sum for the amount over the combined allowances (above allowance is similar to the old "above standard").

x. These allowances apply only to the General Use classification (see above). There will be only one build out allowance for warehouse space, set considerably lower than the allowance for general purpose space. Parking spaces will be categorized as either "structured" (inside) or "surface" (outside). Rates will be quoted on a per-parking-space basis, rather than per-square-foot, in order to mirror current industry practice.

1. Desired Structural Requirements

1.1. Column Spacing

1.1.1. The minimum spacing between structural columns in a building should be 20 feet on center.

1.2. Circulation

1.2.1. A minimum of 20% of the overall requested office space should be used as a circulation factor to provide adequate circulation space and flexibility of layout. This amount of office space will be included in the total requested USAO office space.

1.3. Structural Reinforcement of Floor

1.3.1. The library, file rooms with mobile filing or "times two" filing systems, and/or safes may require additional structural reinforcement in the floor. For these areas, estimate a minimum floor load of 150 pounds per square foot. During the space planning stage, a GSA structural engineer will determine the acceptable structural load for the building, and advise if reinforcement is necessary. Stacking plans should also be produced to determine if floor loads can be reduced. Due to the high costs involved, plans should be developed so as to eliminate the need for structural reinforcement, or to keep it to an absolute minimum.

1.4. Windowed Office Space

1.4.1. The United States Attorney, all Assistant United States Attorneys, and supervisory personnel should be provided a private office with windows.

1.5. Public Bathrooms

1.5.1. When the USAO occupies an entire floor of a building, they should be given the option of enclosing the public bathrooms on that floor within their secure perimeter. If this is not possible, the

USAO should be able to control access to the public restrooms by installing a lock or an SPS specified access device on the bathroom doors. Bathrooms will not be constructed within USAO space where these two options are not possible.

1.6. Showers

1.6.1. EOUSA will provide separate men’s and women’s locker rooms with shower areas for the

USAO as needed in new offices or new expansion offices. When the USAO is moving into office space where showers exist, they may be retained if they do not interfere with the design of an efficient office layout. Existing space will not be retrofitted to achieve this element. In buildings where there is a government joint-use fitness area, or where one is being planned, EOUSA may contribute funds so that

USAO personnel may use the facility.

1.7. Fitness Facilities

1.7.1. Each U.S. Attorney has been delegated the authority to spend up to $3,000 of district funds per year for the purchase of gymnasium/athletic equipment and/or accessories for use in a fitness facility in exchange for shared use by USAO employees. The funds may also be used towards access fees to another agency’s federal fitness facility. District funds may not be used to construct any type of physical fitness facility within the USAO. If the district wishes to exceed the $3,000 authority, the U.S. Attorney must obtain prior written approval from the Director of EOUSA.

1.8. Fire Stairs

1.8.1. In an existing USAO space, when building fire stairs are located within the USAO secured perimeter, a locking device will be specified by the Security Programs Staff to prevent access to USAO space from the stair. When fire stairs which require public access are located within the USAO secured perimeter, GSA will work with the Facilities Staff to formulate a fire egress plan that will eliminate public access to USAO space.

1.9. Internal Stairs

1.9.1. Internal stairs are not authorized.

1.10. Loading Dock and Freight Elevator

1.10.1. A loading dock and freight elevator are required for all space assignments with USAO access.

In a situation where the freight elevator opens within the USAO secured perimeter, the elevator should be programmed in such a way that it will not stop on the USAO’s floor without prior arrangements with the USAO. Freight elevators should not open into USAO space directly from the cab - there should be a vestibule which can be provided with access control devices specified by the Security Programs Staff.

1.11. Overtime Utilities

1.11.1. The USAO will have access to overtime HVAC services for use when personnel are to be in the space after normal business hours or on weekends. These services will be funded by EOUSA/FASS through a Reimbursable Work Authorization to GSA.

1.11.2. Cleaning of office spaces will be accomplished during normal office working hours. Personnel performing cleaning services will be employed with a licensed company. The employing company will ensure that the employee is bonded, has been fingerprinted, and a local agency check for a criminal record is complete.

1.12. Computer Room and Cabling

1.12.1. The Computer (ADP) Room must be located in USAO controlled space. It must be located in non-windowed space, and as close to the physical center of the office as possible to minimize and centralize network equipment and cabling. No horizontal cabling may pass through public space or space not under direct control of the USAO unless it is in sealed conduit.

1.12.2. The Computer Room must be tied into the building fire alarm system. Access to the Computer

Room must be controlled by the USAO only.

1.12.3. Final decisions on computer cabling and the computer system are to be made by the Office

Automation Staff, EOUSA. Computer cabling is not to be installed under the floor (as part of a raised floor system) without prior approval from EOUSA.

1.12.4. For an office that will occupy multiple floors, it is strongly recommended that the computer room be located on a floor midway among all occupied floors. This will allow for a more centralized cable configuration.

2. Architectural Finish Requirements

2.1. EOUSA Standard Office Build Out

2.1.1. Private offices and open office areas are to be provided with the "EOUSA standard office build out," unless otherwise noted in the Individual Office Standards section. The standard office build out is normally considered:

2.1.1.1. ceiling height gypsum board partitions

2.1.1.2. carpet with factory bonded padding (meet Carpet and Rug Institute’s minimum appearance ratings for moderate to severe use, color and pattern to be chosen by the USAO)

2.1.1.3. One prime coat & two finish coat with a level four finish(color to be chosen by USAO)

2.1.1.4. building standard window treatment (usually mini-blinds)

2.1.1.5. stained solid core wooden door with standard six-pin, paracentric, GSA-FSS Type 161 lockset which meets Federal Specification FF-H-001066 and is ADA compatible

2.1.1.6. vinyl wall base (color to complement carpeting)

2.1.1.7. standard fluorescent lighting

2.1.1.8. suspended acoustical ceiling (8'-6” height minimum)

2.1.2. These standards may vary depending upon the location of the USAO and specific building standards.

2.2. Partitions

2.2.1. Demising walls - Demising walls shall be slab to slab construction, with 5/8” fire resistant plywood securely anchored to the studs and contained on the threat side of the finished partition. In

Federal Building, Post Office, and Courthouse locations, plywood is not required, but the partition shall be slab to slab. Partitions to be taped, bedded, and finished to a smooth wall texture, painted with one prime coat and one finish coat, and attached to metal studs and top and bottom tracks. These partitions require additional sound attenuation material to be provided in the partition to bring the STC level of the partition up to 45.

2.2.2. Sound Transmission Class (STC) - Some partitions identified in the “Individual Office

Standards” require a minimum STC rating of 45. The walls are to be slab to slab construction, with batt insulation provided in the finished partition. Partitions to be taped, bedded, and finished to a smooth wall texture, painted with one prime coat and one finish coat, and attached to metal studs and top and bottom tracks. Ductwork should not compromise the STC rating, and wall outlets should not be placed back to back in order to avoid sound transmission through the wall.

2.2.3. Ballistic Material and Devices - In areas identified to receive ballistic material, UL752, Level 3 rated ballistic wall paneling to be mounted slab to slab (within finished partitions) is to be provided.

Partition to be taped, bedded, and finished to a smooth wall texture, painted with one prime coat and one finish coat, and attached to metal studs and top and bottom tracks. In the Reception Areas, a UL752, Level 3 rated ballistic transaction window with built-in natural voice communication system, brushed stainless steel frame, and Corian parcel counter with molded deal tray is to be provided. The window should be of sufficient height and width to ensure an unencumbered view of the entire waiting area, typically 4' high X 6' wide. Ballistic resistant window will have 8” deal tray integrated in solid surface counter.

2.3. Floor Covering

2.3.1. Carpet and Carpet Tile shall be commercially branded nylon (type 6 or nylon 6,6) with soil-hiding characteristics. Face yarn must be 100% nylon fiber. Loop and cut pile shall be 100% Bulk

Continuous Filament (BCF). The dye method utilized must have dye lots adequate to meet open area layout sizes. Tufted construction shall be cut or loop. The tuft bind of loop pile carpets shall be 20 pounds for heavy and severe wear areas. Patterned pile texture is not permitted. Long-term appearance retention ratings for carpets utilized shall meet the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) appearance retention rating guidelines:

Moderate (2.5-3.0) -Private Offices, Heavy (3.0-3.5) -Meeting rooms, library, SPR, Severe (3.5-4) -Waiting room, Hallways

Provide factory bonded padding. Environmental standards must meet GSA requirements

2.3.2. Vinyl and Static Resistant Vinyl Tile - Storage and utility areas should be provided with vinyl tile flooring. ADP room is to be provided with static resistant vinyl tile flooring. Color and pattern for both are to be chosen by the USAO.

2.3.3. Commercial Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks (LVT) - Conference rooms, waiting room, and other areas permitted identified in the Master Specs are permitted to have laminate vinyl tile planks installed. LVT flooring shall have minimum wear layer of 20 mil (0.5 mm) thickness and overall thickness of .100 inches (2.5mil). Install planks per manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

Color and plank size shall be chosen by USAO.

2.4. Window Treatment

2.4.1. Building Standard - Building standard window treatment is usually mini-blinds or vertical blinds.

2.4.2. Drapery - Drapeies should be sheer panels with fabric side panels, and be floor length unless otherwise specified. Color to be chosen by the USAO.

2.4.3. Security - There are no specific requirements for glazing unless applied to buildings associated with high threat. Buildings that are located in a high-threat geographic area or collocated with other high threat facilities may require windows that are:

2.4.3.1. Laminated annealed glass (preferred), or

2.4.3.2. Heavy acrylic (for skylights), or

2.4.3.3. Monolithic (annealed or tempered) with security safety shatter resistant window film that is applied from edge to edge of the glass, or is anchored by additional stiles if applied to the exterior surface of the glass.

2.4.4. EOUSA FASS and SPS will make recommendations regarding security related window treatments on a case by case basis in conjunction with GSA and the USAO.

2.5. Doors

2.5.1. Office Perimeter - Office perimeter doors should be UL Class B fire rated solid wood core or metal clad doors with no vents or windows. Doors will have reverse door swing so that they open outward.

2.5.2. Ballistic - Ballistic doors should be UL 752, Level 3 rated, solid wood, veneered, single/double doors with frame, a continuous roton hinge, and an in-frame mounted balanced magnetic sensor. Door will need to be supplied with a mechanical door closer and locking hardware, and a rim-mounted, emergency exit device with dual Medeco high security latch bolt locking cores. Door to be prepped in the factory for door hardware to be specified by EOUSA/FASS during project design phase. Refer to

EOUSA Master Specification for specific hardware details.

2.5.3. Standard Office - Standard interior office doors are to be solid core, stained wooden doors.

Each door is to have a standard, ADA-11 compatible office lockset and locking hardware, described below.

2.5.4. Above Standard Office - In offices which require partitions with a STC 45 rating or with plywood installed in the walls, the door is to be a solid core, stained wooden door.

2.5.5. Standard Hardware - Interior office doors will follow the GSA door lock schedule. Lockset to be a standard six-pin, paracentric, GSA-FSS Type 161 lockset which meets Federal Specification FF-H-

001066 and is ADA 11 – compatible. All locks are to be off of the building master. The Grand Master keys are to be supplied to the Administrative Officer directly from the manufacturer.

2.5.6. Security - Some doors will be specified to receive specialized security hardware. This hardware is to be specified by EOUSA/FASS during the design phase of the project, in conjunction with the security system requirements developed by the EOUSA Security and Emergency Management Staff.

2.5.7. Transoms - If existing transoms cannot be removed, they must be able to be locked and alarmed to prevent intrusion.

2.5.8. Perimeter Doors With Windows/Vents - If existing windows and/or vents cannot be removed, they should be alarmed to prevent intrusion. Reflective film should be applied to the interior of the windows to prevent visual access into the USAO space.

3. Millwork

3.1. Chair Rail - to be placed with top of rail at 1" below top of window sill (in rooms with no windows or windows which extend lower than 36" above the finished floor, top of rail should be 36" above the finished floor). Chair rail to be 4" wide by 1" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the office doors.

3.2. Base Boards

3.2.1. Vinyl Base Board - to be 4" high by .085" thick, unless otherwise specified. Color to complement the carpeting and chosen by the USAO

3.2.2. Wood Base Board - to be 4" high by 3/4" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the office doors

3.2.3. Wainscot is not permitted anywhere within the USAO.

3.3. Built-in Casework

3.4. Copy Room Counter - to be 1/2" solid surface, 24" deep counter, 100% acrylic. Shelves to be adjustable, supported on slotted, wall mounted standards. Counter and cabinets to be plastic laminate on fire retardant wood and plywood framing. Provide fire retardant wood blocking as required to reinforce partition where shelf standard and counter are mounted.

3.5. Break Room Counter - to have an 18" x 24" Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible stainless steel sink with water supply and waste line mounted in a finished wooden kitchen sink base cabinet; garbage disposal (incl. electrical connection and switch); 6 linear feet (including sink base) of base cabinets with matching wall cabinets, except above sink base; base cabinets to have ½” thick, 25” deep

100% acrylic solid surface countertop with integral backsplash and ¼” round edge. Space and electrical requirements should be provided to accommodate a microwave and/or a refrigerator. Installation of dishwashers will not be approved.

3.6. Coffee Nook - to have an 14" x 14" American With Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible stainless steel sink with water supply and waste line mounted in a finished wooden kitchen sink base cabinet; 4 to 6 linear feet

(including sink base) of base cabinets. Base cabinets to have a ½” thick, 25” deep, 100% acrylic solid surface countertop with integral backsplash and ¼” round edge.

4. Electrical Requirements

4.1. Standard Office Electrical Requirement - Each "standard office" should be provided with a minimum of one 20 amp/110-120 volt, general purpose, dedicated, color coded duplex electrical outlet on one wall (for computers and printers). This outlet should be connected to a dedicated circuit, with a maximum of four such outlets per dedicated circuit. One 20 amp/110 volt, NEMA 5-20R, three wire, single phase duplex electrical outlet should be provided on the remaining walls. The local Administrative Officer may determine the need for additional electrical requirements for additional equipment (to be approved by EOUSA/FASS).

4.2. Break Room - Break rooms should be provided with two Ground Fault Interrupt (G.F.I.) quadraplex outlets mounted above the counter top to accommodate items such as microwaves and/or toasters. One standard telephone outlet shall also be provided. The necessary electrical requirements should be provided to accommodate a microwave and/or a refrigerator.

4.3. Large Copiers - Large copiers with specific electrical requirements will be identified by the USAO if different from the standard electrical outlet/circuit.

4.4. Computer Electrical Requirements - Computer rooms require at least five 20 amp/120 volt, clean ground, dedicated, quadruplex outlets. The local Systems Manager and EOUSA Office Automation Staff must be consulted before the beginning of any project to determine the total number of lines needed, as well as any other electrical, telephone, or equipment requirements.

4.5. Reception Area Screening Equipment - The X-ray machine and magnetometer equipment to be placed in some Visitor Waiting Areas each require their own dedicated outlets. The X-Ray machine should be provided with a 115 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 3 HZ), approximately 6 kVA dedicated circuit terminating in a color coded duplex outlet. The magnetometer should be provided with a 90- 137 VAC, 50-60 Hz (+/- 3

Hz) dedicated circuit terminating in a color coded duplex outlet. Both outlets should be placed to maximize seating and circulation area in the Visitor Waiting Area.

4.6. Security System Panels - To accommodate the control panels for the security system (to be supplied and installed by EOUSA security contractor), the following will be required to be provided by the general contractor (location of security system panels to be determined by EOUSA):

4.6.1. a sheet of 4'H x 8'W, 5/8" fire resistant plywood, painted and securely mounted to the wall studs

4.6.2. one (1) dedicated, analog telephone line in a dedicated junction box

4.6.3. two (2) 120VAC, 30amp surge protected, dedicated quadraplex outlets mounted on plywood board and connected to the building emergency power system

4.6.4. three (3) 120VAC, 30amp surge protected, dedicated power connection in a standard junction box, mounted on the plywood board and connected to the building emergency power system

4.6.5. 5' of enclosed wire gutter to be mounted at the top of the plywood, with three sections of 2" EMT extending from the wire gutter above the drop ceiling

4.6.6. six (6) lengths of 1" EMT to connect security panels to wire gutter

4.7. See EOUSA sample Security Equipment Layout located in the EOUSA Master Specifications for more information.

5. HVAC

5.1. ADP Room - ADP rooms should be provided with a separate (independent) air conditioning unit sufficient to operate for 24 hours and maintain a temperature of no more than 75 degrees and maximum humidity of 45-50 percent. Units in larger ADP rooms must accommodate heat output of 7,500 BTUs per hour for a small ADP room, 12,000 BTUs per hour for a medium ADP room, and 24,000 BTUs per hour for large ADP rooms. The air conditioning unit is to be placed ideally above the entrance door, and ducted into the ADP room from there.

5.2. Conference Rooms – As determined by EOUSA, main conference rooms should be provided with supplemental HVAC with a fan control mounted next to the light switch.

5.3. Main Copy Room - Should have a ceiling mounted exhaust fan; number of air changes to be determined by the cubic volume of the room and the BTU output of the equipment.

6. Plumbing

6.1. Hot Water Heaters – Where required for hot water supply, tankless water heaters, such as the Stiebel

Eltron Mini, or equivalent, will be provided in new offices, new expansion offices and office renovations in lieu of typical tank water heaters.

7. Services

7.1. Mail Service - Prior to mail being delivered to the USAO, it must be inspected and X-rayed. The

USAO will make the decision as to who will perform the mail screening function and where it will be done. If the USAO is located in a Courthouse or Federal Building, Court Security Officers (CSOs) should perform this service. If the USAO is located in leased space and a guard, X-ray machine, and magnetometer have been placed in the Visitor Waiting Area, mail screening should be performed by the guard.

7.2. If the office is located in leased space and does not have a guard assigned, arrangements should be made with the nearest Courthouse to have the CSOs screen the mail. The USAO may choose to contract this service to an independent firm. The Security Programs Staff should be contacted for any additional assistance needed in establishing the mail screening process.

7.3. Guard Service - In the Courthouse, Court Security Officers (CSOs) assigned to the Courthouse are responsible for monitoring the USAO space. In leased locations, depending on the staffing level of the office, a guard with an x-ray machine and magnetometer may staff the USAO waiting area during regular business hours. This service will be funded by the Security Programs Staff.

8. Signage

8.1. Building standard signs shall be provided for the primary entrance to the USAO. Internal signage and installation services are to be provided and funded by the USAO. The building directory board shall identify the office title as the "United States Attorney's Office" and identify the room number for the primary entrance to the office.

9. Individual Office Guidelines

US Attorney’s

Office

US Attorney

Private

Conference

Room

US Attorney’s

Secretary

USA’s

File/Copy/Fax

Room

U.S. Attorney’s

Visitor Seating

Executive Suite US Attorney’s

Water Closet

First Assistant

US Attorney

Executive

Assistant US

Attorney

Division

Chief/Managing

AUSA of Branch

Office

Division

Chief/Supervisor y Secretary

Supervisory

Assistant US

Attorney

Senior Litigation

Counsel

Executive

Administrative

Officer

Assistant US

Attorney

Victim/Witness

Specialist

Paralegal Supervisory

Support

Services

Specialist

Personnel

Specialist

Acquisition

Specialist/Purch asing Agent

Systems

Manager

Assistant

Systems

Manager

Docket

Technician

Secretary/Legal

Technician

Receptionist Student Aid Financial

Litigation Unit

(FLU) supervisor

(if AUSA)

Financial

Litigation Unit

(FLU) Supervisor

(if not AUSA)

Task Force

Supervisor

Task Force

Attorney (only if

USAO AUSA)

Visiting Attorney Contract

Employee

Primary Visitor

Waiting Area

Secondary

Visitor Waiting

Area

Library

Librarian

Stand Alone

Copier

Main

Conference

Room

Conference

Room

Trial Preparation Witness

Interview Room

Victim Interview

Room

Secure Witness

Interview Room

Collection

Interview Room

Deposition

Room

Secured

Storage Room

Open File

Rooms

Secure

Processing

Room (SPR)

Closed File

Rooms

Fax/Shredder

Main Copy

Room

Secondary Copy

Room

ADP Room

(Large Office

Locations)

ADP Room

(Small Office

Locations)

ADP Workroom Litigation

Support Room

Shared Printer

Station

Mail Processing

Room

Supply Room Bulk

Supply/Equipme nt/Furniture

Storage

Telephone

Room

Break Room (1 per office location)

Coffee Nook Coat Closet

9.1. United States Attorney’s Office – Headquarters and Branch Offices

Allocated Square Feet: 300, Windowed space required

Build Out Description

Walls: slab to slab STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork; floor to ceiling vinyl wall covering; wood chair rail to be placed 1" below top of window sill, to be 4" wide by 1" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the door; wood base board to be 4" high X 3/4" wide, made of hardwood and stained to match the door; molding can be prefabricated fiberglass in Executive Suite, paint and finish to be selected by USAO; video teleconference infrastructure in single wall; 5/8” plywood in wall for blocking, one duplex and data combination mounted 44”-52” above the finished floor.

9.2. Flooring: Carpet and Carpet Tile shall be commercially branded nylon (type 6 or nylon 6,6) with soil-hiding characteristics. Face yarn must be 100% nylon fiber. Loop and cut pile shall be 100% Bulk

Continuous Filament (BCF). The dye method utilized must have dye lots adequate to meet open area layout sizes. Tufted construction shall be cut or loop. The tuft bind of loop pile carpets shall be 20 pounds for heavy and severe wear areas. Patterned pile texture is not permitted. Long-term appearance retention ratings for carpets utilized shall meet the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) appearance retention rating guidelines:

Moderate (2.5-3.0) -Private Offices, Provide factory bonded padding. Environmental standards must meet GSA requirements

Door: Solid wood core with sound gasket between the frame and the door, stained

Windows: building standard window treatment and/or drapery of sheer panels with fabric side panels, floor length unless otherwise specified, or upgraded window treatment of similar type and style of the building standard

Security: Fixed duress alarm to be mounted under USA's desk

9.3. US Attorney's Private Conference Room - Headquarters only Allocated Square Feet: 300

Build Out Description: Same as US Attorney’s Private Office, including VTC infrastructure.

Lighting: standard office lighting; recessed incandescent lighting or track lighting able to accommodate energy efficient, 150 PAR watt halogen flood lamp connected to a dimmer

Flooring: Carpet or LVT planks

Optional: 14" X 14" ADA compatible stainless steel bar sink with hot and cold water supply and waste line mounted in a finished wooden kitchen sink base cabinet

9.4. US Attorney's Secretary - Headquarters only, private office or open if in Executive Suite

Allocated Square Feet: 135

Build Out Description: Same build out as US Attorney's private office

9.5. USA's File/Copy/Fax Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150

Build Out Description:

Walls: Slab-to-slab, STC 45 construction; paint; vinyl base board

Flooring: Vinyl floor covering or same carpet as Executive Suite

9.6. US Attorney's Visitor Seating Area - Headquarters only

Allocated Square Feet: 100

Build Out Description: Same build out as US Attorney's private office.

9.7. Executive Suite - Headquarters only - may include US Attorney's Conference Room, USA

Secretary, First Assistant USA (FAUSA), Secretary, USA File Room, USA Visitor Seating

Allocated Square Feet: Varies

Build Out Description: Same build out as US Attorney's private office, including VTC infrastructure

9.8. US Attorney's Water’s Closet - Headquarters locations only

Allocated Square Feet: 75

Build Out Description: Walls: slab-to-slab STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork;

paint; ceramic tile baseboard

Flooring: Ceramic tile

Fixtures: Quiet flush toilet equipped with a "Sloan Flushmate" system; sink and separate hot and cold water controls installed in a two door, wood finished vanity with one piece (no seams) 100% solid surface top with integral back splash; 18" X 24" mirror with light fixture above; 110V AC ground fault electrical connection above vanity; separate towel and toilet paper dispensers; ceiling mounted exhaust fan controlled by light switch; metal coat rod and 18" plastic laminate shelf to be mounted above rod

9.9. First Assistant US Attorney

Allocated Square Feet: 225, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Same build out as the US Attorney's Private Office, including VTC infrastructure. No wainscot

9.10. Executive Assistant US Attorney

Allocated Square Feet: 225, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Same build out as US Attorney’s Private Office, including VTC infrastructure.

9.11. Division Chief / Managing AUSA Of Branch Office - Criminal, Civil, OCDETF

Allocated Square Feet: 200, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Same build out and finishes as the US attorney’s office

9.12. Division Chief / Supervisory Secretary

Allocated Square Feet: 135, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Standard build out and finishes

9.13. Supervisory Assistant US Attorney

Allocated Square Feet: 180, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description:

Walls: Slab-to-slab, STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork; vinyl wall covering

Flooring: EOUSA standard carpet, minimum 28 ounce face weight with factory bonded padding; no carpet border

Door: Solid wood core with sound gasket between the frame and the door, stained Windows: building standard window treatment

9.14. Senior Litigation Counsel

Allocated Square Feet: 180, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Same as Supervisory Assistant US Attorney

9.15. Assistant US Attorney

Allocated Square Feet: 160, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.16. Executive Administrative Officer

Allocated Square Feet: 200, Windowed Space Required

Build Out Description: Same build out as the US Attorney's Private Office, including VTC infrastructure.

9.17. LECC Officer

Allocated Square Feet: 160

9.18. Deputy Administrative Officer (DAO)

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.19. Budget Officer

9.20. Personnel Officer

9.21. Public Affairs Officer

9.22. Victims/Witness Specialist

9.23. Paralegal

9.24. Supervisory Support Services Specialist

9.25. Personnel Specialist - open area

9.26. Acquisition Specialist / Purchasing Agent - open area

9.27. Systems Manager

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.28. Assistant Systems Manager - open area

Allocated Square Feet: 90

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.29. Docket Technician - (open area)

Allocated Square Feet: 70

9.30. Secretary / Legal Technician - open area

Allocated Square Feet: 70

9.31. Receptionist

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes; located adjacent to Visitor

Waiting Area

Security Hardware: hard-wired duress alarm to be mounted under desk; magnetic lock release for front door to be mounted on desk

9.32. Student Aid - open office

Allocated Square Feet: 55, 240 maximum

9.33. Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) Supervisor - if AUSA

Allocated Square Feet: 180, Windowed Space Required

Description Build Out: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.34. Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) Supervisor - if NOT AUSA

Allocated Square Feet: 160

Description Build Out: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.35. Task Force Supervisor

Allocated Square feet: 180, Windowed Space Required

9.36. Task Force Attorney - only if USAO AUSA

Allocated Square Feet: 160, Windowed Space Required

9.37. Visiting Attorney - private office

Allocated Square Feet: 160 *Number depends on USAO size

9.38. Contract Employee - open area

Allocated Square Feet: 55

9.39. Primary Visitor Waiting Area

Allocated Square Feet: 150 - 300 - 450 Maximum (an additional 200 sf are needed in commercial leased space where a guard is assigned)

Build Out Description

Walls: UL752, Level 3 maximum rated ballistic wall paneling to be mounted slab-to-slab (within finished partitions) in all walls adjacent to US Attorney office space; UL752, Level 3 rated ballistic transaction window with wood trim around window and natural voice communication system, with

Solid surface parcel shelf with integral deal tray, color to be chosen by the USAO (window should be of sufficient height and width to ensure an unencumbered view of the entire waiting area, typically 4' H

X 6' W); minimum 18" H X 18" W ballistic package pass through in the wall; vinyl wall covering; wood chair rail to be placed 1" below top of window sill, to be 4" wide by 1" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the door; wood baseboard, stained to match the door; doorbell mounted on wall next to window to sound inside office space

Flooring: EOUSA standard carpet with factory bonded padding or LVT planks.

Door: Door(s) leading into US Attorney's office space will be a UL 752, Level 3 rated ballistic wooden laminate door with ballistic frame, continuous roton hinge, and in-frame mounted balanced magnetic sensor, prepped to accept separately specified security hardware, stained; door must swing outward

Security Hardware: in SPS identified offices, X-ray machine should be provided with a 115 VAC (+/-

10%), 60 Hz (+/- 3 HZ), approximately 6 kVA dedicated circuit terminating in a color coded duplex outlet; magnetometer should be provided with a 90-137 VAC, 50-60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) dedicated circuit terminating in a color coded duplex outlet; both outlets should be placed to maximize seating and circulation area

9.40. Secondary Visitor Waiting Area - approval from EOUSA/FASS required, when USAO is multiple floors

Allocated Square Feet: 150

Build Out Description: Same build out as Primary Visitor Waiting Area - no ballistic package pass-through; no X-ray machine nor magnetometer

9.41. Library - Headquarters and Staffed Branch Offices

Allocated Square Fee: 50 - 300 - 750 Maximum

Build Out Description: Standard office build out. Minimum floor capacity of 150 lbs per square foot.

GSA or contract growth engineers to determine whether structural reinforcement is necessary in the floor

9.42. Librarian - to be located within library space

9.43. Stand-Alone Copier

Allocated Square Feet: 60 each

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes

9.44. Main Conference Room - Headquarters only

Allocated Square Feet: 800 - 1200 maximum

Build Out Description:

Walls: slab-to-slab STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork; floor to ceiling vinyl wall covering; wood chair rail to be placed 1" below top of window sill, to be 4" wide by 1" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the door; wood base board, 4" high by 3/4" thick, made of hardwood and stained to match the door. Video teleconference infrastructure in single wall; 5/8” plywood in wall for blocking, one duplex and data combination mounted 44”-52” above the finished floor.

Flooring: Carpet and Carpet Tile shall be commercially branded nylon (type 6 or nylon 6,6) with soil-hiding characteristics. Face yarn must be 100% nylon fiber. Loop and cut pile shall be 100% Bulk

Continuous Filament (BCF). The dye method utilized must have dye lots adequate to meet open area layout sizes. Tufted construction shall be cut or loop. The tuft bind of loop pile carpets shall be 20 pounds for heavy and severe wear areas. Patterned pile texture is not permitted. Long-term appearance retention ratings for carpets utilized shall meet the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) appearance retention rating guidelines:

Moderate (2.5-3.0) -Private Offices, Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks-

Lighting: Standard office lighting; recessed incandescent lighting or track lighting able to accommodate energy efficient, 150 watt PAR halogen flood lamp connected to a dimmer HVAC:

separately zoned, supplemental HVAC

Door: Solid wood core with sound gasket between the frame and the door, stained Optional:

motorized, recessed projection screen, size to be determined.

9.45. Conference Room - Administration, Criminal, Civil

Allocated Square Feet: 200

Build Out Description: Same build out as Main Conference room; include VTC infrastructure;

standard lighting only

Flooring: EOUSA standard carpet or LVT planks

9.46. Trial Preparation

Allocated Square Feet: 250 (2 for every 3 judges)

Build Out Description:

Walls: slab-to-slab STC Room 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork

Door: Solid wood core with sound gasket between the frame and the door, stained

9.47. Witness Interview Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 (1 per floor)

Build Out Description: Same build out as Trial Preparation Room

9.48. Victim Interview Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 (1 per office)

Build Out Description: Same build out as Witness Interview Room

9.49. Secure Witness Interview Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 (1 per office, located adjacent to the Primary Visitor Waiting Area;

separate entrances from waiting area and inside secure space)

Build Out Description: Standard office space build out and finishes *

Walls: UL752, Level 3 rated ballistic wall paneling to be mounted slab-to-slab (within finished partitions) in all walls adjacent to U.S. Attorney office space; UL752, Level 3 rated ballistic transaction window with wood trim and natural voice communication system, Corian parcel shelf with integral transaction tray (window should be of sufficient height and width to ensure an unencumbered view, typically 4' H X 4' W)

9.50. Collection Interview Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 (1 per office location)

Build Out Description: Same build out as Witness Interview Room

9.51. Deposition Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 (1 per office location)

Build Out Description: Same build out as Witness Interview Room

9.52. Secured Storage Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150 – 250 (1 per staffed office location)

Build Out Description:

Walls: slab to slab with 5/8” fire rated plywood glued and screwed to the studs; one coat primer & one coat finish semi-gloss paint, color to be chosen by the USAO

Door: solid wood core, stained

Flooring: vinyl tile

Security Locks: GSA approved 3 position combination deadbolt lock, such as a Kaba Mass X-10 with

03 Strike KIT001 for in swinging doors (part number CDX-10 w/o3), or model MH Exit Device, Mech

High SEC001 for out swinging doors (part number 511037). See EOUSA Master Specifications for additional requirements; should be separately zoned within security system and with its own key pad

9.53. Open File Rooms - Criminal, Civil, Administration, Personnel, FLU

Allocated Square Feet: 9 square feet per legal file cabinet or per 4 standard file boxes

Build Out Description: Depending on the number of files, or if a movable or "times two" filing system is used, structural reinforcement of floor may be required

Walls: one coat primer & one coat finish semi-gloss paint, color to be chosen by the USAO

Flooring: vinyl tile

9.54. Secure Processing Room (SPR) – Headquarters, must be pre-approved by EOUSA SEMS

Allocated Square Feet: 250 One per headquarter location. Not to be located on office perimeter or in windowed space, no doors to the exterior of USAO space

Build Out Description:

Walls: slab to slab STC 50, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork; one coat primer & one coat finish semi-gloss paint, color to be chosen by the USAO

Door: solid wood core or metal, stained, provided with door sweep and sound gasket (door & frame procured as an assembly)

Vestibule: Depending on available space, vestibule is to be included in SPR. Arranged in a way that prohibits views into the SPR when both doors are open. The interior door of vestibule shall be D-05 and exterior door shall be D-10 (w/o) door viewer.

Security Locks: GSA approved 3 position combination deadbolt lock, such as a Kaba Mass X-10 with 03 Strike KIT001 for in swinging doors (part number CDX-10 w/o3), or model MH Exit Device, Mech High SEC001 for out swinging doors (part number 511037). Unican L1000 5 button cipher lock with key override. See EOUSA Master Specifications for further hardware details

Special: all ductwork over 96 square inches entering the SPR must be supplied with security bars/mesh, and be provided with viewing ports. All outlets and j-boxes are to be placed in one location of the room. See EOUSA Master Specifications for further details. SPR construction requires pre-approval from JMD/SEMS.

9.55. Closed File Rooms - Criminal, Civil

Allocated Square Feet: 9 square feet per legal file cabinet or per 4 standard file boxes

Build Out Description: Depending on the number of files, or if a movable or "times two" filing system is used, structural reinforcement of floor may be required

Flooring: Vinyl tile

9.56. Fax/Shredder

Allocated Square Feet: 20 each

Build Out Description: Standard office build out

9.57. Main Copy Room

Allocated Square Feet: 300

Build Out Description: Walls: slab to slab STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork;

one coat primer & one coat finish semi-gloss paint, color to be chosen by the USAO Door: solid core wood with sound gasket between the frame and the door, stained

Flooring: Vinyl tile

HVAC: Supplemental HVAC with increased number of air changes per hour; ceiling mounted exhaust fan. Number of air changes per hour to be determined by the cubic volume of the room and the BTU output of the equipment

Fixtures: Provide a 100% acrylic solid surface 24" deep, ½” thick work counter on plastic laminate base cabinet. Shelves to be adjustable, supported on slotted, wall mounted standards. Provide fire retardant wood blocking as required to reinforce partition where shelf standard and counter are mounted.

Electrical: Two dedicated 110V, 20 amp circuits terminating in standard quadraplex outlets, mounted above the counter; additional electrical outlets to be identified by the USAO as needed

9.58. Secondary Copy Room

Allocated Square Feet: 150

Build Out Description: Standard office build out - no work counter

Walls: Two coats semi-gloss paint, color to be chosen by the USAO

Flooring: Vinyl tile

9.59. ADP Room - Large Office Locations

Allocated Square Feet: 550 (must be located in non- windowed space, as close to the center of the office as possible; for HVAC, raised flooring, data, telephone, and electrical requirements, Build Out Description:

Walls: slab to slab STC 45, STC rating not to be compromised by ductwork; vapor barrier (in ceiling also). Entire wall area is to have 4'H x 8'W x 5/8" sheets of fire resistant, painted plywood is to be

EOUSA OAS and USAO Systems Manager must be consulted) provided, location to be determined by EOUSA during site survey.

Flooring: static resistant vinyl tile

HVAC: separate (independent) air conditioning unit, with adjustable temperature controls to be located within the ADP room, mounted in the adjacent telephone room when possible, sufficient to operate for 24 hours and maintain a temperature of no more than 75 degrees and maximum humidity of 45-50 percent. Must accommodate heat output of approximately 12,000 BTU's per hour

Electrical: The minimum number of standard quadraplex outlets for a computer room is five 20 amp/120 volts, clean ground, dedicated isolated circuits. For headquarter computer rooms, one of the quadraplex outlets must have a Nema 5-20P plug to support the SU2200NET uninterrupted power systems (UPS). Rooms must be provided with electrical ground bars to be located near the equipment racks. If possible, a dedicated breaker panel, with room for expansion, should be provided to accommodate equipment in the ADP and telephone rooms. Bus bar (10”Lx2”Hx1/4”D) on wall behind rack connected to clean grounding source.

Cabling: cabling between floors to be through a minimum of two 4" diameter coreholes drilled in floor;

cables in and out of room must be in a minimum of two 4" cable trays or conduit; a 4" conduit is to be provided between the ADP and telephone Rooms; if the USAO occupies multiple floors, a minimum of three 4" core drills and sleeves / conduits are to be provided between each floor (location to be determined during site survey). Core drills are to be fire stopped

Security Lock: cypher lock

Option: provided in headquarters offices only, access flooring to be 6" above the actual floor. At least one ramp with handrail to be provided. Tiles specified for this system should be designed to support

300 p.s.f. and a concentrated load of 1000 p.s.f. unless special structural components are in place.

Floor to have high pressure laminate non conductive floor tile with electrical resistance of 25K to

1000K ohms with concrete filled metal pans. Metal stringers required between pedestals for the heavy point and rolling loads of the equipment. Each square should be a modular design and with capability for ported access. Floor to remain stable if up to four adjacent panels are removed.