DEEP Standardized Cold Storage Building - Drawings Issued For BID 20260618.pdf

This architectural drawing package issued for bid on June 18, 2026, represents the construction design documents for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Standardized Cold Storage Building at Thomaston Garage, located at 422 Watertown Road in Thomaston, Connecticut. The project involves construction of a two-story cold storage building intended for general storage usage by DEEP's Western District and Environmental Conservation Law Enforcement divisions. The comprehensive drawing set includes 27 sheets covering existing conditions, demolition and erosion control plans, site grading and utility layouts, access drive profiles, structural details, foundation plans, floor plans for both levels, reflected ceiling plans, building sections and elevations, mechanical systems documentation for both levels, electrical lighting and power plans for both levels, and structural details. The drawings were prepared by TLB Architecture LLC of Chester, Connecticut, with M/E/P engineering by Innovative Engineering Services LLC of Wallingford, Connecticut, civil engineering and surveying by Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates Inc. of Chester, Connecticut, and structural engineering by Cartier Structural Design of Preston, Connecticut. The project number is DPA00013203605, and the document indicates issuance for permit on January 15, 2026, followed by issuance for bid on June 18, 2026.

The construction plans indicate a complex site development project requiring demolition of existing structures, tree removal, and relocation of concrete barriers. The site includes provisions for bituminous concrete pavement, concrete aprons, retaining walls, stormwater management with detention and water quality basins, sanitary and storm drainage systems with multiple catch basins and cleanouts, utility infrastructure modifications including gas line relocation, force main installation, and electrical conduit placement. The access drive design incorporates grading transitions with maximum grades of 5.0 percent and includes specifications for pavement sections, landscape strips, and erosion control measures. Site utilities noted include water lines, sanitary lines with multiple lift stations and oil/water separators, and coordination with existing utility providers including CL&P electrical service and SNET telecommunications infrastructure.