FDA-FCC_ConceptNarrative.pdf

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FDA Forensic Chemistry Center Cincinnati, Ohio

Concept Design Report – Final_R1

July 17, 2020

Contract Number - 47PF0020C0015

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Contents

Executive Summary

Project Goals and Priorities

Process

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.1.1 Facility Description

1.1.2 Opioid Labs

1.1.3 Administration Offices and Non-laboratory Programs

1.1.4 Building Infrastructure Upgrades

1.1.5 Infrastructure and Laboratory Renovation Strategies

1.2 Project Goals

1.2.1 Principal Project Goals

1.2.2 Laboratory Planning Goals

1.2.3 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning Goals

1.2.4 Interior Experience Goals

1.2.5 Engineering/Infrastructure

1.2.6 Environmental

1.3 Process

1.3.1 Data Collection

1.3.2 Analysis

1.3.3 Meetings

1.3.4 Programming

2 Design Options

2.1 Option 1: Modified POR

2.1.1 Laboratory Planning

2.1.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

2.2 Option 2: Maximized Lab Expansion Space – North (Opioid Lab)

2.2.1 Laboratory Planning

2.2.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

2.3 Option 3: Maximized Lab Expansion Space – South

2.3.1 Laboratory Planning

2.3.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

2.4 General Comments Applicable to All Options

2.4.1 Laboratory Planning

2.4.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

2.4.3 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

3 Site/Environmental/Sustainability

3.1 Sustainability

3.1.1 LEED

3.1.2 Guiding Principles (GP)

3.1.4 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

3.2 Site/Civil/Environmental

3.2.1 Site Plan Modifications

3.2.3 NEPA

3.2.4 CATEX

4 Basis of Design

4.1 Architecture

4.1.1 Codes and Standards

4.1.2 Laboratory Planning

4.1.3 Interior Design

4.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

4.2.1 General

4.2.2 Existing Mechanical Infrastructure and Systems

4.2.3 Codes and Standards

4.2.4 Design Criteria

4.2.5 New Mechanical Infrastructure Systems

4.2.6 New Air Handling Systems

4.2.7 New Opioid Lab Office Supply Air Options

4.2.8 Constructability, Phasing and Maintainability Requirements

4.2.9 Building Automation System

4.3 Electrical

4.3.1 Existing Electrical Systems

4.3.2 Codes and Standards

4.3.4 New Electrical Work

4.3.5 Emergency Power

4.3.6 Fire Alarm System

4.3.7 Lighting

4.4 Plumbing and Fire Protection

4.4.1 Description

4.4.2 Applicable Codes, Standards and Regulations

4.4.3 CGA Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets

4.4.4 General Scope of Work

4.4.5 Interior Plumbing Systems

4.4.6 General Use Laboratory (filtration) Vacuum System

4.4.7 Fire Protection Systems

4.4.8 Projected Utility Loads

4.4.9 Design Criteria – General

4.4.10 Plumbing Fixtures and Specialties

4.4.11 Seismic & Vibration

4.4.12 Distribution Piping and Valving Arrangement

4.4.13 Reliability & Redundancy

4.4.15 Serviceability

4.4.16 Penetrations

4.4.17 System Descriptions

4.4.18 Existing RO/DI System

4.4.19 Drainage Systems

4.4.20 Laboratory Gases and Equipment

4.4.22 Fire Protection

4.4.23 Applicable Codes, Standards and Regulations

4.4.24 Sprinkler System

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4.5 Security Systems

4.5.1 General Requirements

4.5.2 Design References

4.5.3 Access Control and Alarm Monitoring Systems (ACAMS)

4.5.4 Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Devices

4.5.5 Wireless Duress System

4.5.6 Video Management System (VMS)

4.5.7 Testing

4.5.8 Operations and Maintenance Manual

4.5.9 Training

4.6 Telecommunication Systems

4.6.1 General Requirements

4.6.2 Contract Requirements

4.6.3 Existing Conditions

4.6.4 General Requirements

4.6.5 Architectural Requirements

4.6.6 Fire Protection Requirements

4.6.7 Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) Requirements

4.6.8 Electrical Design

4.6.9 Grounding and Bonding

4.6.10 Outside Plant (OSP) or Campus Pathways and Cabling

4.6.11 Building Backbone or Riser Pathways and Cabling

4.6.12 Horizontal Pathways and Cabling

4.6.13 Telecommunications Drawings

4.6.14 Passive Optical Network (PON) Optional

5 Opinion of Probable Cost

5.1 Option 1

5.2 Option 2

5.3 Option 3

Appendices

Appendix A - Meeting Minutes.

Appendix B - Space List

Appendix C - Departmental Drawings

Appendix D - Interior Design Conceptual Design

Appendix E - LEED Scorecard

Appendix F - Guiding Principles (GP) Checklist

Appendix G - Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Report

Appendix H - Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

Appendix I - Dock Access Options

Appendix J - Mechanical Calculations

Appendix K - Cost Opinion

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Executive Summary The FDA Cincinnati Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC) project is generally described as the Building

Modernization Project. The intent of the project is for the Prospectus Repair and Alteration Project to renovate the FDA Cincinnati Forensic Chemistry Center after the FDA District Offices relocate to the Peck Federal Building in downtown Cincinnati.

The scope of this phase of this project is Concept/Schematic Design and includes the following:

Relocation of existing Cincinnati FDA District Administration offices.

Construction of new state-of-the-art laboratories for Opioid research and analysis.

Modernization of existing FCC laboratory space to meet FDA long-term requirements.

Renovation of existing Administration spaces, conference facilities, staff amenity areas, and building support areas to support current programs.

Building Infrastructure upgrades to support the new laboratory programs and bring the facility up to GSA P100 and NIH DRM standards.

Compliance with relevant sustainability (LEED), environmental, and building guidelines.

The primary goals of the project are to construct new laboratories for the ongoing Opioid crisis in the country. The FCC is a key FDA facility with a long history of internationally recognized achievements in Forensic Chemistry. It is appropriate that this facility will continue to advance the role of Forensic Chemistry within the FDA to address the country’s Opioid crisis. The new Opioid laboratories will be constructed in the space vacated by the FDA District Administration offices.

Additionally, the building will be modernized including updating the existing laboratories and building infrastructure. The laboratories will be updated to provide more efficient laboratory operations based on the current and anticipated changes in laboratory procedures and protocols.

Building support spaces including restrooms, food service areas, and storage areas will be renovated with new finishes. A critical consideration for the FCC was minimizing the shut-down time for any laboratory to accommodate renovation/modernization.

The project scope includes LEED certification, environmental review, NEPA and CATEX compliance.

Multiple options for laboratory design, offices, common areas, engineering systems, and site modifications were presented throughout the design process. Based on input from FDA, GSA, HDR, and an independent Peer Review process, the preferred options are provide in the Appendix of this report.

Project Goals and Priorities

During the course of seven weekly meetings with FCC laboratory users, multiple options were presented and evaluated by the FDA/FCC team. The following is a summary of FDA/FCC goals and priorities for this project.

Additional discussion and analysis of Laboratory and Administration options are provided in each section of this report. The preferred options are provide in the Appendix of this report.

Laboratory

Minimize lab shut-down time of existing FDA Laboratories. Limit shut-down to a maximum of

2 weeks and ideally over long weekends.

Provide new Opioid Laboratory in the vacated FDA District Administration space.

Provide additional TES (Trace Evidence Section) and MSS (Mass Spectrometry Section) laboratory space.

Maintain the Microbiology laboratory space close to the BSL-3 laboratory.

Maintain the current FCC Administration area, this area not being moved to the Peck building.

Lab Offices

Maintain line of sight between labs and analyst offices by providing windows between the labs and offices.

Minimize noise from the laboratory, while maintaining sight lines into the laboratory.

Provide offices for Analysts adjacent to the laboratories. Consolidating all analyst offices in an area in or near the current FCC administrative area is not acceptable.

New analyst office space should be similar to existing offices. It is understood that new offices will not be identical and will incorporate current workplace trends and technology.

Administration

Consolidating FCC and non-FCC Administration areas, either in the same suite or separate suites in the same general area is acceptable.

Multiple options for Administrative areas and shared common areas should be presented for evaluation.

The capability of meeting with the entire staff (99 employees + 5 DFA staff + 2 IH = 106 employees) should be accommodated within the building.

The current FCC Training room should be maintained, if possible.

Security

A secure separation between FDA non-FCC offices and the laboratory is not required.

Security will be provided at the main entry/lobby.

Controlled and limited access to individual labs should be provided.

Card reader access to individual labs as a replacement for the current simplex locks, should be considered.

Camera monitoring of lab corridors, entry/exit points, secure doors and side corridors.

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Process

The Architects and Engineers for the project are HDR Architecture, Inc. (HDR) is a global

Architecture, Engineering, and Planning firm, specializing in the design of laboratory buildings and other technically complex facilities. The HDR project team is based out of the HDR Chicago studio utilizing subject matter experts in laboratory planning, engineering, sustainability, and environmental from Chicago and multiple U.S. HDR offices. The HDR team included: architects, laboratory planners, interior designers, engineering, sustainability, and environmental subject matter experts.

The process utilized by the project team of GSA, FDA/FCC, and HDR included:

Data Gathering

The following were utilized in gathering data and information about the project, both general, and very specific, as required to understand the current laboratory operations and project goals. Data gathering included:

Field visits - Prior to the start of the project, HDR laboratory planner and senior mechanical engineer visited the site to get a basic understanding of the existing conditions. At the project kick-off meeting, representatives of GSA, FDA, and HDR toured the FCC building.

Reports - The existing POR document, prepared by others, provided preliminary programming information.

Interviews - A series of 7 weekly virtual work-sessions with FCC scientists and staff were conducted to collect, analyze, and evaluate facility information. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all interviews were virtual via teleconference.

Benchmarking Analysis

A “virtual” Benchmarking Tour of multiple HDR projects was presented to the project team to identify relevant trends and state-of-the-art laboratory features that could be applied to this project.

Analysis

The design approach for the HDR team is a collaborative process that engages all disciplines

(Architecture, Engineering, Laboratory Planning, and Interior Design) integral to developing comprehensive design solutions.

Options

Based on input from the FDA/FCC team, GSA representatives, and HDR subject matter experts, multiple options were developed for each category. A minimum of three options were developed for each relevant issue to be addressed by the project. The best ideas of each option were then consolidated into comprehensive options.

Documentation

The process, analysis, data, and options are presented in this report.

Meetings

Due to COVID-19 travel and stay-at-home orders, all meeting after the project kick-off meeting were

“virtual” via teleconference.

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC) serves as the FDA’s premier national forensic laboratory for method development, research, and analyses related to criminal, regulatory, and counter terrorism investigations. The FCC was constructed in 1998 and remains in good condition, although in need of modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and expansion for new Opioid Laboratories. The following is a summary of the issues to be addressed by this project. Additional discussion is provided in the individual sections of this report.

1.1.1 Facility Description

The existing plan of the FCC is provided below and in the Appendix. The plan diagram is color coded by functional use and represents the current use of the building

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1.1.2 Opioid Labs

The new Opioid Laboratories will be constructed in the area currently occupied by the FDA District offices. The existing office/administration programs will be relocated to the Peck Federal Building in Cincinnati. The vacated area will be demolished and new state-of-the-art laboratories will be constructed. New engineering infrastructure will be provided to serve the new labs. The existing server room will remain in operation during construction and will be integrated into the laboratory design.

Multiple options for Opioid Laboratories were developed and presented to FDA/FCC lab users for input. The preferred options provided office space for laboratory staff separate from the laboratory for acoustical and environmental separation. Windows between offices and the laboratories were requested for visual connection to the laboratory and improved safety. Laboratories would be generally open, flexible, modular design. Enclosed labs would be provided where specific isolation for environmental or light control was required for the scientific process. Additional discussion is included in the Laboratory Design section of this report.

The location of the vacated area for new Opioid Laboratories is identified in the following diagram.

1.1.3 Administration Offices and Non-laboratory Programs

The project includes renovation of FCC Administration areas, FDA Administration areas and other non-laboratory programs for FCC staff and visitors. The non-laboratory programs include:

conference facilities, lunchroom, toilets/lockers, and other shared facilities.

Multiple options for Administration and non-laboratory programs were developed and presented to

FDA/FCC users. The preferred options maintain FCC Administration offices in their current location with minimal renovations; provide some FDA Administration offices in the vacated area; and modify the existing lunchroom and conference facilities with new furniture, moveable walls for flexibility and modernization of finishes. Additional discussion is included in the Interior Design section of this report.

The strategies for Administration space are integral to the design options presented for this project.

The proposed option for the new Opioid Laboratories remains constant for all three options presented.

The location of the Administration and Lunchroom/Conference facilities is identified in the previous diagram in section 1.1.2 Opioid Labs.

1.1.4 Building Infrastructure Upgrades

The FCC project scope includes modernization and upgrades to the building engineering and architectural infrastructure. Electrical improvements will include new lighting, and emergency/standby generator upgrades. The project scope includes replacement of the fire alarm system throughout the entire facility, fire sprinkler modifications, air handling unit replacement, new

VAV units and ductwork, chilled water piping replacement, exhaust fan replacement, chiller replacement and boiler replacement. The building’s storefront and roof will be repaired. The loading dock will be repaired and the service drive extended.

Due to COVID-19 travel and social distancing restrictions, analysis of the existing building was limited to two site visits by HDR laboratory planner and mechanical engineers, and general tour prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Additional information was provided by various documents and meetings with FCC facilities staff. It is expected that any assumptions made for this report will be verified by on-site investigations after COVID-19 travel restrictions are released.

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Storefront and roof repairs shall be priced as part of the "FCC Building Enhancements Option."

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1.1.5 Infrastructure and Laboratory Renovation Strategies

Multiple strategies regarding infrastructure upgrades into existing labs were developed and discussed with the FDA/FCC team. A high priority for FDA/FCC is to minimize shut-down time for any laboratory for renovation activities. A significant amount of renovation will be above the ceiling and will be potentially disruptive to laboratory operations. Because of the importance of the on-going experiments, laboratory shut-down time is limited to two weeks and ideally would be completed over long weekends. Multiple implementation strategies were explored including phased renovation and concentrated, multiple-shift construction.

FDA Labs, Option A – Renovate “in-place”. The renovated laboratory(s) would be shut down for the duration of the renovation and infrastructure upgrades. Infrastructure components would be fabricated off site to minimize installation time. Multiple construction shifts, including weekends and nights, would be utilized to minimize total construction time. It is expected that labor costs for this strategy could be significantly higher. Per FDA/FCC requests, any laboratory shut-down would be limited to no longer than 2 weeks and ideally completed over a long weekend. The viability of this strategy will be verified once a construction manager is contracted. This option represents

FDA/FCC’s preferred renovation strategy.

FDA Labs, Option B – Create temporary laboratory “swing space”. The renovated laboratories would temporarily move into generic, flexible swing laboratory space constructed in Phase 1. After all renovations are complete, the laboratory would move back to their original location. This strategy would require two moves for each laboratory. The number of phases and the total duration of the renovation would depend on the availability of swing laboratory space and the ability of various lab groups to compress into the swing lab space.

FDA Labs, Option C – Phased construction sequence. The renovated laboratories would move into surplus laboratory space constructed specifically for each laboratory in Phase 1. The vacated laboratory would then be renovated for the next laboratory to be renovated in the sequence. Since each phase of the renovation would be designed specifically for each laboratory, this strategy would require only one move for the laboratory although every laboratory would move to a new, renovated location. The number of phases and the total duration of the renovation would depend on the availability of space for the initial move and the area of laboratories to be renovated.

New Opioid Labs – Construction for the new Opioid Laboratories in the vacated space would not be encumbered with shut-down restrictions since the space will be vacated and demolished. The existing server room will remain in operation, without interruption, during demolition and construction. Structural considerations for roof mounted equipment, high density equipment, and core drilling for laboratory plumbing will be evaluated in the next phase of work.

Option A

Option B

Option C

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1.2 Project Goals

1.2.1 Principal Project Goals

Complete the project on time and within budget.

Upgrade building infrastructure to meet GSA/FDA standards.

Develop state-of-the art Opioid Laboratory Space.

Provide security required for both FCC and non-FCC spaces.

Create safe locations for staff and visitors, including tour groups.

Offer access to daylight for all employees.

Use energy responsibly.

Develop plan options that prioritize Lab Space, considering mechanical systems and flexibility.

Adhere to a threshold of 170 Usable Square Feet (USF) per person, as defined by

BOMA.

Develop a schematic level design to provide tractor trailer access to the loading dock.

Develop a schematic level design to address the Facility Security Assessment recommendation to prevent high speed vehicle approaches to the facility through the application of a swing arm gate that works off the PIV proximity card, and has a call box linked to the security guard center.

1.2.2 Laboratory Planning Goals

Minimize downtime for the lab during construction to less than two weeks

Increase lab flexibility so that labs can quickly and inexpensively respond to changes in testing and equipment requirements

Increase flexibility for servicing and maintaining scientific instrumentation

Provide controlled environments for sensitive lab equipment including lighting, vibration, air pressure and air flow

Maintain chain of custody for biological and non-construction related samples

Provide adequate storage

Locate lab supervisors and analysts near their lab sections

1.2.3 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning Goals

Align office workspace with new FCC org chart.

Plan for future flexibility in administrative program elements using furniture partitions and wall systems.

Consider physical distancing measures when developing circulation paths, open workspaces, meeting spaces and common amenities.

Redevelop common space to include varied opportunities for workspace.

Develop flexible meeting space with improved technology and furniture opportunities

Update Training Room to include blackout option, enhanced acoustic protection; and accommodate 30 people ergonomically.

Redevelop common space to handle large all staff meetings for 100 people and tour groups.

1.2.4 Interior Experience Goals

Reflect organizational culture and promote education for all ages through history, artifacts and story integrated into the architecture for tour groups and staff.

Support community and communicate precision in craft via specification of local material and fabrication.

Specify materials that extend usable life and are appropriate for specific program areas, while maximizing use of materials that avoid chemicals of concern.

Support wellness goals including:

o Design to minimum STC requirements and acoustic requirements based on programmed areas.

o Promote physical activity and community through activation of connective spaces and support mobility via improved wireless technology.

o Enable informal social interaction by providing multiple places and space types for individual and collaborative work, in proximity to glazing, views to nature and access to changeable lighting conditions.

o Support stress reduction through consideration of space types that range from quiet space to more active places.

o Provide views to nature and access to outdoor workspace and eating places accessible to all.

o Support health via access to proximate nourishment opportunities.

1.2.5 Engineering/Infrastructure

The FCC project scope includes modernization of and upgrades to the building engineering and architectural infrastructure.

Electrical improvements will include new lighting, new UPS, and emergency generator upgrades.

The project scope includes fire alarm system upgrades in the lab spaces, fire sprinkler modifications, air handling unit replacement, new VAV units and ductwork, chilled water piping replacement, exhaust fan replacement, chiller replacement and boiler replacement.

The building’s storefront and roof will be repaired.

The loading dock will be repaired.

The service drive extended and modified to accommodate truck turn-around area without backing up the entire drive.

1.2.6 Environmental

Support sustainability goals and measures related to pursuit of LEED Silver Certification.

Include proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste during construction and operation of the facility in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

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1.3 Process

1.3.1 Data Collection

Existing information and documents pertaining to the project were collected and reviewed.

Documents included but were not limited to the following:

Statement of Work for Architect-Engineer Contract for Food and Drug Administration Cincinnati Forensic Chemistry Center – Building Modernization Project

Program of Requirements (POR) FDA Forensic Chemistry Center in Cincinnati, OH

National Institutes of Health Design Requirements Manual (DRM) – Issuance Notice 12/12/2016 (Rev. 1.4: 4/24/2019)

P-100 Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service July 2018

Existing building plans

1.3.2 Analysis

After the review of key documents a list of questions was created to verify information reviewed as well as fill in gaps of the team’s project understanding. The question list included but was not limited to the following:

What does your group do today? How will that change due to the increased opioid work?

What kinds of evidence/samples do you receive? What is the flow through your space?

What is the flow through the entire building?

How do you maintain sample chain of custody?

Do you collaborate with other groups? What can you share? Who do you need to be adjacent to?

What works in your current space? What would you like to change?

What is the utilization of current spaces?

What is the headcount in your group? Where are they located?

What is the relationship of write up areas to lab space?

Are the documents that you provided in the EXP study still current?

Any other issues identified by the group

1.3.3 Meetings

User Meetings were held with the following groups:

FDA FCC Admin / Building Support

DPU - Equipment and Staff

Dock and Storage

Separation Lab I, II, III (SEP)

Mass Spectrometry Section (MSS)

Trace Evidence Section (TES)

Biology / General Chemistry Section

Chromatography and Elemental Analysis Section (CES)

Lab Support Spaces

HDR held virtual workshops via teleconference with each of the user groups including representative personnel from the FDA, GSA and FCC. Travel and in person meetings were not permitted due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 virus. The meetings were used to develop and verify all of the office, lab and support space requirements for the building. The programming team conducted comprehensive information gathering efforts to build a functional program that supports the existing testing efforts as well as the proposed future programs, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future unknowns. Through a process of refinements and analysis, a project Space List was developed to capture the findings of the meetings.

Additional rounds of meetings with the entire group were held to review the concept layouts as well as more detailed laboratory test fits. The results of these meetings are reflected in the space list, concept diagrams, and laboratory test fits that are part of this report.

1.3.4 Programming

The Space List is a comparison of all the existing spaces in the Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC) to the new needs of the FCC. The new needs include current and future requirements that are based on legislated opioid testing requirements, FDA and NIH Guidelines, and updated requirements based on the growth and changes in testing over the buildings 22 years of use. While the new program identifies a number of ideal space additions and changes, only those that are in response to the opioid mandates and can be accommodated within the project budget will be included in this project.

The document is organized by space type with separate sections for Administrative Space, Common Areas, Laboratories and Laboratory Support, Common Building Support net and gross areas. Within each section there is information describing the quantity and sizes of each of the spaces as well as any staff counts associated with the space. The New Program is the ideal list of requirements based on meetings with the users groups, as well as the documents listed above. The actual concept layout option spaces may differ from the idealized space requirements due to architectural, structural and engineering constraints and opportunities and the limited available space in the building renovation.

This section accounts for all spaces associated with staff work areas and their support spaces such as storage, conference rooms, break areas and collaboration space. The list also provides information regarding FDA standard office sizes and a total headcount expected for the building.

The list is organized by group and includes space needed for all FCC and non-FCC staff. Key Findings include:

FCC Staff includes all employees that have functions related to the work done in the building but do not need to be located directly adjacent to lab space. This staff needs to have access to the laboratories and should be located within the secured area of the building

FCC Staff that needs to be located near the labs is accounted for in the Laboratory section of the space list

Non-FCC Staff accounts for FDA employees that will have office space in the building but do not have job functions that are associated with the FCC. This staff does not require access to FCC spaces other than conference space, break area and toilet rooms

The Data Processing Unit (DPU) houses the main servers for the building and can be downsized based on the amount of equipment that needs to be stored. Moving the room may have considerable expense associated with it so it is currently planned to remain in its existing location

Conference space requirements are based on current meeting needs

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The program also lists useable square footage / person at the top of the spreadsheet.

This number is based on the P-100’s Section 3.7.6 Flexibility / Efficiency that states for a Tier 2 High Performance (**) rating the building will have less than 170 usf / person. The usf / person is a total of all office spaces as well as useable building support spaces divided by the total number of building occupants. The new space list currently shows 148 usf / person, well below the 170 usf / person requirement.

Laboratories and Laboratory Support This section of the space list accounts for all spaces associated with the Laboratories. The list is organized by group and includes labs and associated lab supervisor and analyst work spaces. The labs are sized based on the existing 30’-0” north south column grid, which allows for (3) 10’-0” wide modules per column bay. The column grid varies in the east west direction creating 30’-0” and 40’- 0” spacing. Any new laboratories will follow the existing planning module for flexibility and adaptability. The 10’-0” planning module is smaller than the 11’-0” standard recommended by the NIH DRM but is still compatible with accessibility requirements and should meet the equipment needs and functions of each of the spaces. Key findings include:

Standardized office sizes are provided for the supervisors and analysts based on FDA guidelines

Updated headcounts are shown for each of the laboratory groups

Ideally the supervisors and analysts will be located directly adjacent to their laboratories with sight lines into the labs

An additional column is provided to identify which spaces are directly related to opioid work

Building Support This section of the space list accounts for all spaces associated with building support and is divided into two main groups; Net building support and Gross building support. Net building support includes other spaces associated with user needs including the entrances to the building such as lobby, security and receiving areas as well as building storage spaces. It also includes amenity spaces such as locker rooms and break areas. Gross building support includes additional required spaces beyond what is considered user requirements. This includes spaces for infrastructure needs such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing spaces as well as code required spaces such as toilet rooms. In addition, this section of the space list tracks all remaining square footage including circulation, structure and wall thickness. Key findings include:

Evidence and specimen storage areas were adequate for current and future needs

General storage areas of lab supplies, equipment and documents are currently undersized and not well organized

Summary The individual spaces are sub-totaled and totaled on the summary sheet that identifies the total size Gross Square Feet (GSF) for the building.

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2 Design Options

2.1 Option 1: Modified POR

Option 1 offers the least extensive construction scope, with a focus on building out only required space for new Opioid labs and offices.

2.1.1 Laboratory Planning

The vacated area on the Northeast end of the building is utilized for both Non-FCC offices as well as new opioid laboratories and associated supervisor and analyst offices. The lab offices are located along the east wall of the building. Labs are located across a glazed corridor from the offices. The corridor will serve as a separation between the labs and offices while still maintaining a visual connection between the two.

The lab space is one large open area. Casework is a flexible system with utilities fed from the ceiling to mobile, height adjustable benches with adjustable and/or removable shelves. Mobile base cabinets will be provided under counters. Casework is located on a 10’-0” module based on the existing 30’-0” structural grid. Sinks and fume hoods are located near fixed elements in the space, either perimeter walls or structural building columns, so that the rest of the lab remains flexible. Six fume hoods are planned in the lab on day one with the infrastructure available to add an additional four fume hoods.

The Chemistry Lab Rm 063 and associated Data Rooms 064 and 065 will be renovated to locate new support labs including Analytical Sample Prep, Photo Documentation and Glasswash. The new labs and offices will be accessible from corridors located north of the main building spine.

Pros:

The lab offices are located along the east wall of the building to maximize daylight into all of the workspaces.

Offices and labs are separated by glazed walls o Staff can eat and drink in their offices o Staff have views into their labs from their offices for safety o Offices don’t need to be designed to more stringent and costly lab requirements o Separation of lab/office environments for reduced ventilation requirements o Improved environmental controls for labs o Corridors can be used for code compliant exiting

The lab is one open space.

o Future changes due to testing and equipment changes can be accommodated with minimal cost and down time o Lab space is maximized

Mobile Casework o Future changes due to testing and equipment changes can be accommodated with minimal cost and down time o Casework can be adjusted to meet equipment and ergonomic requirements

Access to the labs can be secured from the main North South building corridor

There is an opportunity for a large viewing area into the lab from the main corridor for visitors and tours without them needing to enter the lab.

Cons:

Non-FCC office area takes up valuable potential lab space

Existing DPU room creates awkward condition in open lab

2.1.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

For Option 1, Administrative Office spaces and key Common areas such as Training and Break Room remain as they exist currently. Additional office space for non-FCC employees is provided in the vacated North space, immediately adjacent to the new Opioid lab.

This option includes refreshed Common Spaces for improved function. The Break Room and Training Room will receive finish updates. The demising wall between the two will become an operable partition to allow for one open area to accommodate large meetings of 100 or more and the Training Room will include black out shades. Several existing FCC offices will be converted to Conference Rooms for additional meeting space.

Although this option reflects the least amount of new construction, common spaces and transition spaces remain very separate and enclosed offering a less engaging procession of space for visitors, tour groups, guests and staff.

Provides open meeting space for 100+

Revitalizes Common break space and Training Room

Provides opportunity for flexible administrative space

Does not require relocation of plumbing fixtures

Offers least amount of soft seating and satellite workspace

Most enclosed approach

No Lab expansion space

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Option 1: Modified POR – Laboratory Plan

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2.2 Option 2: Maximized Lab Expansion Space – North (Opioid Lab)

Option 2 maximizes expansion space for the Opioid lab to the North and co-locates all administrative office space to the South.

2.2.1 Laboratory Planning

The vacated area on the Northeast end of the building is utilized entirely for new opioid laboratories and associated supervisor and analyst offices. The lab offices are located in the center of the space with the labs on the east and west sides in two blocks. Labs are located across glazed corridors from the offices. The corridor will serve as a separation between the labs and offices while still maintaining a visual connection between the two.

The existing DPU room is located within the office area.

Space for two medium size conference rooms is provided in the office area. The two lab spaces are large open areas. Casework is a flexible system with utilities fed from the ceiling to mobile, height adjustable benches with adjustable and/or removable shelves. Mobile base cabinets will be provided under counters. Casework is located on a 10’-0” module based on the existing 30’-0” structural grid. Sinks and fume hoods are collocated in groups in each of the labs so that the rest of the lab remains flexible. Six fume hoods are planned in the lab on day one with the infrastructure available to add an additional four fume hoods.

The Chemistry Lab Rm 063 and associated Data Rooms 064 and 065 will be renovated to locate new support labs including Analytical Sample Prep, Photo Documentation and Glasswash The new labs and offices will be accessible from corridors located north of the main building spine.

One half of the labs are located on the east wall of the building to maximize daylight. The other half of the labs will have access to daylight through the windows on the southeast corner of the building

Offices and labs are separated by glazed walls o Staff can eat and drink in their offices o Staff have views into their labs from their offices for safety o Offices don’t need to be designed to more stringent and costly lab requirements

Separation of lab/office environments for reduced ventilation requirements o Improved environmental controls for labs o Corridors can be used for code compliant exiting

The DPU room does not interfere with the lab layouts

Additional conference space is available in close proximity to the labs

The labs are each an open space with no structural columns.

Future changes due to testing and equipment changes can be accommodated with minimal cost and down time

Lab space is maximized

Casework can be adjusted to meet equipment and ergonomic requirements

Access to the labs can be secured from the main North South building corridor

There is an opportunity for a large viewing area into the lab from the main corridor for visitors and tours without them needing to enter the lab.

Target of not-to-exceed 460 USF as established by HHS.

Labs are divided into two separate spaces which is less flexible than a single open lab.

2.2.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

Option 2 consolidates all of the administrative, non-lab, office space to the current FCC offices. This option offers the largest amount of square footage to the Opioid Lab. The current FCC office space would be demolished to integrate right-sized office space, including space for an open work area for either soft seating or workstations, and shared printing, break and storage space. Glass office fronts would allow natural light to penetrate the open office area and glass fronts to conference spaces allow a window in, opening views to the light filled connecting corridor.

Option 2 includes renovated common spaces. The Break Room and Training Room are reimagined and open to the secured entry. By consolidating the toilet rooms, additional space is offered to improve break out seating and work café space. The main corridor is activated with windows into labs, lit niches for storytelling and furnishings to activate and engage tours. This option allows for three conference rooms in addition to the Training Room.

This option offers revitalized entry and tour space, including opportunities for story-telling integrated into the architecture, providing the most opportunity for flexible soft seating and meeting space.

Revitalizes Common break space and Training Room

Provides opportunity for flexible administrative space

Redevelops Common Area to offer the most soft seating and satellite workspace

Offers expansion space back to the Opioid / North Labs

Open approach to key spaces such as Training, Break and history walls.

Requires relocating plumbing fixtures for a more open common space experience

Relocating plumbing involves slab-on-grade and below-grade demolition

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Option 2: Maximized Lab Expansion Space – North – Laboratory Plan

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2.3 Option 3: Maximized Lab Expansion Space – South

Option 3 allows for lab expansion space to the south and locates Administrative Spaces and Common Spaces adjacent to the Entry.

2.3.1 Laboratory Planning

The vacated area on the Northeast end of the building is utilized for both Non-FCC and FCC offices as well as new opioid laboratories and associated supervisor and analyst offices. The lab offices are located along the east wall of the building. Labs are located across a glazed corridor from the offices. The corridor will serve as a separation between the labs and offices while still maintaining a visual connection between the two.

The lab space is one large open area. Casework is a flexible system with utilities fed from the ceiling to mobile, height adjustable benches with adjustable and/or removable shelves. Mobile base cabinets will be provided under counters. Casework is located on a 10’-0” module based on the existing 30’-0” structural grid. Sinks and fume hoods are located near fixed elements in the space, either perimeter walls or structural building columns, so that the rest of the lab remains flexible. Six fume hoods are planned in the lab on day one with the infrastructure available to add an additional four fume hoods.

The Chemistry Lab Rm 063 and associated Data Rooms 064 and 065 will be renovated to locate new support labs including Analytical Sample Prep, Photo Documentation and Glasswash. The new labs and offices will be accessible from corridors located north of the main building spine.

The lab offices are located along the east wall of the building to maximize daylight into all of the workspaces.

Offices and labs are separated by glazed walls o Staff can eat and drink in their offices o Staff have views into their labs from their offices for safety o Offices don’t need to be designed to more stringent and costly lab requirements o Separation of lab/office environments for reduced ventilation requirements o Improved environmental controls for labs o Corridors can be used for code compliant exiting

The lab is one open space:

o Future changes due to testing and equipment changes can be accommodated with minimal cost and down time

Access to the labs can be secured from the main North South building corridor

All office and office spaces are collocated on the North end of the building

Space is vacated on the South end of the building for future lab space

Cons:

Non-FCC office area takes up valuable potential lab space

Existing DPU room creates awkward condition in open lab

There is no opportunity for a large viewing area into the lab from the main corridor for visitors and tours. They would need to be escorted into the secure area to view the lab from the lab office corridor

Relocating plumbing involves slab-on-grade and below-grade demolition

2.3.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

Option three co-locates offices with Common Spaces alleviating space currently dedicated to FCC offices for future lab expansion. This option moves the Break and Training area to a centrally located Hub immediately off of the entry, opening up room for soft seating and work café amenities.

Office suites for FCC and non-FCC are offered windows and views out.

Option three intends for a full renovation to the North end of the plan, including revitalization of common area and administrative suite adjacencies. This option provides a strong sense of community via a central volume housing the Training Room. Guests and tours may circulate around this volume to view history and have a window into labs. In addition to the large Training Room, the two medium sized conference rooms can be opened up for a larger gathering.

This option revitalizes the entry and common spaces and restores the history wall to a more centrally located experience for staff and visitors. This option provides opportunity to engage with the story telling through windows in to labs and soft seating.

Revitalizes Common break space and Training Room

Provides opportunity for flexible administrative space located in current FCC conference room

Redevelops Common Area to offer the softest seating and satellite workspace

Offers expansion space back to the Opioid / North Labs

Open approach to key spaces such as Training, Break and history walls.

Requires relocating plumbing fixtures for a more open common space experience

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Option 3: Maximized Lab Expansion Space - South – Laboratory Plan

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2.4 General Comments Applicable to All Options

2.4.1 Laboratory Planning

In addition to the options shown for the North end of the building there are additional changes planned for the south end of the building. They are the similar in all three options.

Four storage areas are planned o Laboratory Equipment Storage – located on the East wall near the loading dock in existing rooms 050 and 051 o Evidence Destruction – located on the East wall near the loading dock in existing room 052 – this space will need some counter top and a fume hood o Industrial Hygiene / Safety Storage – located in rooms 165 and 166 – this space will need some mobile storage shelving o General Lab / Document Storage – located in room 158 – this space will need some mobile storage shelving

Renovation work is planned for the following labs o Separation III Lab 097

Add new wall with a door on column line 15 to separate the existing lab into two new laboratory spaces

Adjust entry to office 100

Add airlock with cross corridor doors between existing labs 091 and 097 o Analytical Sample Prep 096

Remove canopy hood and island casework in the center of the lab and replace with two back to back fume hoods

Glasswash 066 o Gut lab

Divide into two labs for microbiology and molecular biology that open into the adjacent biology lab 075

Laboratory plans showing more detailed layouts are located in the Appendix.

2.4.2 Administrative Space and Common Area Planning

Opportunities to refresh and open up common spaces can be done in all three options;

common space revitalization is not contingent on lab layout.

Administrative spaces can be developed using furniture partitions for future flexibility. This would be further developed with our engineering partners in future design phases.

Lighting and ceilings will be replaced in existing labs and corridors for continuity and adherence to performance and LEED goals.

Materials and Finishes will be selected to adhere to performance goals, LEED strategies and connection to interior concepts. This will be discovered through future design phases.

2.4.3 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

See Section 4.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

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3 Site/Environmental/Sustainability

3.1 Sustainability

The sustainable requirements for the project per the PBS-P100 2018 are as follows:

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) version 4 Green Building Rating System Gold certification.

GSA’s 2016 Guiding Principles Checklist for New Construction and Major Modernization Projects

Checklist.

Based on the project’s scope and location, the ability for the project to achieve LEED Gold does not seem feasible. HDR will be seeking a waiver with GSA for this requirement that will be submitted duing Design

Development. This has been previously discussed with GSA.

3.1.1 LEED

The design team has focused its design on sustainable strategies that are life-cycle cost effective that are aligned with the project’s mission, budget, and requirements. This scorecard has resulted in an expected LEED Certified certification with the possibility of LEED Silver. The LEED Scorecard will be continuously revised as design progresses. The LEED Scorecard can be found in the Appendix.

Refer to the graphic below for a point summary.

Location and Transportation

LEED Projection The following is a summary showing how the lack of availability of LEED points based on the project scope and location is reducing the total LEED points available for the project and projecting the project to achieve LEED Certified.

Points Comments

Current Yes 42 Current Yes points in LEED Scorecard

Credits that are not able to be achieved based on location. Shown as No.

Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

8 Not enough diverse uses within ½ mile walking distance from the project.

Access to Quality Transit

7 Only 1 route located within 1/4 mi. of project with insufficient trips.

Bicycle Facilities 1 There are no compliant bike network available and road speed limits around site are too high.

Credits with No points based on project type

Optimize Energy Performance

6 No ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Labs, therefore, points are not achievable

Revised Yes 64

Credits with Unlikely points due to project scope and existing building conditions

Reduced Parking Footprint

2 If additional 4 parking spaces are removed (for a total of 161), and preferred parking for…