RFP 8597 Pole Barn study final.pdf
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- WATER RESOURCES POLE BARN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
- Solicitation number
- 8597
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- Washtenaw County, St. Louis City, Michigan
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The document is a Pole Barn Feasibility Study prepared by THA Architects Engineers for Washtenaw County's Western Service Center, located at 705 N. Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In July 2023, the county hired THA to conduct a study examining the potential for constructing a new pole barn storage building west of the existing parking lot, with the goal of determining site feasibility, building size options, and associated budget costs. The study evaluated three potential building sizes (100' x 60', 125' x 80', and 200' x 120'), ultimately recommending against the largest option. The proposed buildings are designed to accommodate various county equipment, including a combination sewer cleaner, trailers, front-end loader, boom mower, and other maintenance vehicles and tools.
The feasibility study details specific space requirements, including a tool room, staff workspace, toilet facilities, and outdoor material storage areas. The recommended location is in the northeast corner of the site, chosen to minimize grading work and optimize vehicular access. The proposed 100' x 60' building includes a 60' x 20' covered storage area, with provisions for both indoor heated spaces and outdoor covered storage for different types of equipment. The study also addresses infrastructure needs such as electrical outlets, water connections, emergency shower, and considerations for future expansion, including potential office space for 10-12 permanent staff. The design prioritizes functional layout, equipment accessibility, and efficient use of the site's topography.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFP 8597 Addendum 4.pdf | ||
| RFP 8597 Addendum 1.pdf | ||
| RFP - Request For Proposal-Information RFP 8597 WATER RESOURCES POLE BARN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN .docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP 8597 Addendum 3.pdf |
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WASHTENAW COUNTY
WESTERN SERVICE CENTER
POLE BARN FEASIBILITY STUDY
705 N. ZEEB ROAD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48107
THA# 22-032
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
INTRODUCTION
In July of 2023, Washtenaw County hired THA Architects Engineers to conduct a study of the site area west of the
Washtenaw County Western Service Center parking lot to determine if this area could accommodate a new pole barn storage building and also to determine the associated budget costs to complete this project.
THA worked with Washtenaw County’s Director of Facilities, Jason Fee, and also Nicholas Woods and Steve Wilson, Project Managers for Washtenaw County Facilities to discuss the size and the storage use for the new building. The study was to look at three different building sizes along with the different types and sizes of equipment to be stored both inside and outside of the buildings and determine the best way to locate them on the site. Since some of the equipment is very large, we also had to take the vehicular traffic in and out of the building into consideration.
The site area to be utilized currently has some vehicles and trailers parked/stored near the edge of the current parking area as well as an area of solar panels. The solar panels are at the end of their useful life and are to be replaced, so the current location is not to be considered a limitation in determining the location of the pole barn storage building.
Since the site also slopes with a 6 foot plus change of grade, creating a low point in the south portion of the site, we have found that the best area to locate the new building is nearest to the northeast corner, since this allows for less grading work around the building and vehicular access.
WASHTENAW COUNTY - POLE BARN FEASIBILITY STUDY
PLAN DESIGN
The three sizes of pole barns to be studied were 100’ X 60’, 125’ X 80’ and 200’ X 120’. Each building should accommodate the following equipment and spaces:
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT LIST
1. Combination Sewer Cleaner (Vac truck)
a. 13’ tall.
b. Tri-axle.
c. 22’ wheel base.
d. Total length about 25’ plus turning radius.
e. Need 2” water connection on the outside wall of the building.
f. Location – indoor heated space.
2. Easement Machine
a. 7’x12’ dual-axle trailer.
b. Location – indoor heated space.
3. Current Equipment Trailer
a. 25’ long enclosed trailer.
b. Location – indoor heated space.
c. Preferred location near tool/work room.
4. Future Equipment Trailer
a. 7’x12’ dual-axle trailer (approximately).
b. Location – indoor heated space.
c. Preferred location near material storage stalls.
5. Pipe Trailer
a. 25’ long trailer.
b. Location – indoor heated space.
6. Dump Trailer
a. 15’ long trailer.
b. Location – outdoor covered.
c. Need 110 power outlet for charging trailer battery.
7. Boom Mower
a. 10’ long.
b. Three attachments.
c. Location – outdoor covered but would like indoor heated space if available.
d. Need additional 2 to 3 covered parking spaces for attachment storage.
8. John Deere Front End loader
a. Size to be verified.
b. Attachments.
c. Location – outdoor covered but would like indoor heated space if available.
9. Bandit Tow Behind Chipper
a. Allow a standard parking space for size.
b. Future Location – indoor heated space.
10. Skid Steer with Trailer
a. 25’ long trailer.
b. Include storage area for mower deck.
c. Location – outdoor covered but would like indoor heated space if available.
11. Future Excavator with Trailer
a. 25’ long trailer.
b. Location – outdoor covered but would like indoor heated space if available.
12. Tow Behind Pump Trailer
a. 12’-15’ long trailer.
b. Future Location – indoor heated space.
13. Tow Behind Concrete Mixer
a. Location – outdoor covered.
14. Future Air Compressor
a. Location – outdoor covered.
15. County Procured RV
a. Location – indoor heated space.
b. At 125’ X 80’ building only.
BUILDING SPACES
1. Tool Room
a. Model after room at existing barn with some extra room for growth/additional capacity.
b. Location – indoor heated space.
c. Area to house the following tools: saws, weed whips, three pumps, two generators, miscellaneous hoses. Miscellaneous pipe fittings, miscellaneous tools, three flammables cabinets including pesticides.
d. Need multiple 110 power outlets in work/repair area.
e. Need 220 power for welder and possibly exhaust system.
f. Need appropriate lighting levels for repair tasks.
g. Need the availability of WiFi.
2. Staff Work Space
a. Seasonal Staff (9 months)
b. Location – indoor heated space.
c. 4 to 5 hotel workstations similar to stations in current barn.
d. Desire to have future office space for 10 to 12 permanent staff.
3. Toilet Room
a. To meet local code requirements.
4. Miscellaneous Items
a. Provide outside water connection for hose use.
b. Provide Outside emergency chemical shower.
5. Outdoor Material Storage Area
a. HDPE Pipe Storage
• Storage for 20’ long pipe sections.
• Approximately 4 to 5 parking spaces wide.
• Location – outdoor covered.
b. Stone and Dirt Storage Area
• Provide concrete pad with block walls at 3 sides of each material area.
• Provide ten material areas.
• Location – outdoor covered.
• Need turning radius for semi-truck deliveries.
6. Emergency VAC Truck Dump Area
a. Is this legal to have on site?
b. Location – outdoor open top.
c. Concrete pad with curb on 3 sides to contain.
d. Need to be in a sunny area to dry out and haul away materials.
Based on this information, THA then developed plan layouts for each pole barn size and located them on the site plan to show how they would function on the site with vehicular access. We also indicated what equipment could be located inside and outside of the storage building. In a preliminary review with Jason Fee and Nicholas Woods it was determined that the larger 200’ X 120’ pole barn would not be required.
PROPOSED BUILDING PLANS
The following Proposed Plans were then created to demonstrate how the needs identified could be accomplished for both the 100’ X 60’ Building with Covered Storage and the 125’ X 80’ Building.
SCALE: 1" = 30'-0"
100'(60' BUILDING W/ 60'(20' COVERED STORAGE
WASHTENAW COUNTY
POLE BARN FEASIBILITY STUDY
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 705 N. ZEEB ROAD PROJECT #23-050
LEGEND
1 VAC TRUCK
2 EASEMENT TRAILER
3 EQUIPMENT TRAILER
4 FUTURE EQUIPMENT TRAILER
5 PIPE TRAILER
6 DUMP TRAILER
1 BOOM MOWER
8 FRONT END LOADER
9 C HIPPE R
10 FUTURE SKID STEER & TRAILER
11 FUTURE EXCAVATOR & TRAILER
'-0
90 ' - 0"
12 PUMP TRAILER
13 FUTURE CONCRETE MIXER
14 FUTURE AIR COMPRESSOR
15 TOOL ROOM
16 STAFF WORKSPACE
11B OUTSIDE EMERGENCY SHOWER
11C TOILET
18A OUTDOOR PIPE STORAGE
18B OUTDOOR BULK AGGREGATE
18C OUTDOOR EMERGENCY VACUUM
TRUCK DUMP AREA
19 NEWMAR RV
18B
OUTDOOR COVERED STORAGE
CONCRETE APRON
21 ' -0"
18A
'-0
'-0
'-8
18' -0"
2 0 ' - 0 "
18C
ACCESS DRIVE FOR VACUUM
TRUCK/RV & OUTDOOR STORAGE
11B
11C
60'-0" 12'-0"
0' -0
CONCRETE
APRON
2" WATER
CONNECTION
EXISTING PARKING
PROPERTY LINE
NORTH
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