USBC Narrative.pdf

BANKRUPTCY COURTHOUSE

WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS

BUILDING NUMBER AR0033ZZ

US BANKRUPTCY COURTHOUSE

300 WEST 2ND STREET

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

GSA PROJECT NUMBER: 47PH0521F0060

NARRATIVE

100% FINAL DESIGN SUBMITTAL

PREPARED FOR:

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA),

GREATER SOUTHWEST REGION

PREPARED BY:

Cromwell / Witsell Evans Rasco

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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Building AR0033ZZ Narrative US Bankruptcy Courthouse 300 West 2nd Street Little Rock, AR

100% Final Design Submittal December 20, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Introduction Kick Off Meeting Pre-Design Site Verification & Measurement Visit Project team

Site Investigation Report

1. Historic Preservation Assessment

2. Architectural Assessment

3. Electrical Assessment

4. Mechanical Assessment

Appendices

Appendix A – 100% Final Construction Documents

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction Due to subfreezing temperatures in February of 2021 a pipe burst in the attic of the US Bankruptcy Courthouse. This event occurred during a snow storm that prevented employees from coming to work. As a result, the water leak went undetected for a couple of days which in turn caused a significant amount of damage that affected the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st floors of the building.

GSA has issued this task order to make all necessary repairs to following spaces in the building:

4th floor Judges suite 4th floor courtroom mezzanine 3rd floor courtroom and attorney witness rm

2nd floor judges chamber suite 2nd floor corridor and conference room 1st floor courtroom 1st floor public lobby

Kick Off Meeting

Date of meeting: August 17, 2021 Attendees: John Greer Jr AIA, WER Architecture jgreer@werarch.com Lauren Dickey, WER Interiors ldickey@werarch.com Todd Wright, GSA Project Manager todd.wright@gsa.gov Andy Hudgins, GSA Bldg Manager david.hudgins@gsa.gov Charlotte Gomlicker, USBC

Charlotte_Gomlicker@areb.uscourts.gov

Pre-Design Site Verification & Measurement Visit

Date of visit: August 25, 2021 Attendees: John Greer Jr AIA, WER Architecture jgreer@werarch.com

Lauren Dickey, WER Interiors ldickey@werarch.com

Project Team

GSA

Todd Wright – GSA Project Manager Roderick Blouin – GSA Contracting Officer Contract Specialist – Juan Juarez Property Manager – David “Andy” Hudgins

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WER Architects John Greer, AIA – Project Principal Lauren Dickey – Interior Design Lauren Roddy – Project Specifications

Cromwell Architects / Engineers Rob Seay, P.E. – Mechanical Engineering Alex Erbarch, P.E. – Electrical Engineering

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SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT

1. Historic Preservation Assessment

The Little Rock US Bankruptcy Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building went through a major renovation and restoration in 1997 to locate the US Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District in the building. The building was originally built in 1881 and contained one courtroom on the 3rd floor and the Post Office on the 1st floor. In 1897 the building was expanded to the North to add a 2nd courtroom on the 3rd floor and enlarge the size of the Post Office on the 1st floor. The Post office expanded again in 1918 by adding a wing on both the East and West sides of the building.

A final expansion and restoration in 1997 added space on the first and 2nd floors by adding flanking wings on the north side of the East and West wings.

The finishes in the following historic spaces in the building were damaged by the water leak and must be restored to their previously restored condition.

1st floor 1881 Public Lobby

3rd floor 1881 Historic Courtroom 3rd floor 1881 Attorney / Witness Room 3rd floor 1881 Judges Chamber & Suite 4th floor 1881 Courtroom Balcony

Since the building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Region 7 Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO) as coordinating official responsible for Section 106 review by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) will be required for all work undertaken in the building. All work within the historic areas will require adherence to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation.

2. Architectural Assessment

Based on the GSA Scope of work issued on April 9, 2021, the following items and components for the project were reviewed on site to ensure there were no conflicting issues with proceeding with the scope of work:

Scope of Work Items by areas of work:

1ST Floor Corridor:

1. Paint peeling at wood window trim on South wall. Sand and repaint to match existing.

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2. Prep and repaint South plaster wall

3. Prep and repaint decorative plaster cornice on South wall

4. At *center* window, wood trim at arch has cracked in multiple locations.

Remove damaged wood, replace with stain grain wood to match existing.

1st Floor Courtroom:

1. Discoloration on wood. Sand and varnish all wood in first floor courtroom.

2. Replace all carpet and pad.

3. Clean light fixtures and replace lamps.

4. Reattach damaged duct insulation above ceiling.

5. Wood railing cap is split. Remove and replace to match existing.

6. Door is sagging. Tighten hardware and level door panels as required.

7. Wood paneling is warped and chipped in select areas. Sand and stain to match existing.

2nd Floor Chambers:

The 2nd floor Judges Chamber and offices along the South side of the building retain the most accurate depiction of the 1881 finishes in the building. The finishes in these rooms have been painstakingly researched to replicate what was is believed to the original finishes when the building was built. Work in these rooms will be held to the highest standards of restoration as specified.

1. Replace wood window blinds

2. Replace carpet and pad

3. Repaint all walls

4. Clean light fixtures

5. Replace acoustical ceiling tile and grid

6. Clean HVAC supply and returns

7. Clean and relamp light fixtures

8. 202 courtroom deputy and 204 judge Taylor’s chamber: paint peeling at window seal. Repaint to match existing

9. 202 courtroom deputy: latch damaged on door between 202 and 204

10. 206 conference room: ceiling bowing, patch and repair, repaint

11. 206 conference room: paint peeling at wood trim above window. sand and repaint to match existing

12. 206 conference room: paint peeling at window casing. sand and repaint

13. 206 conference room: paint peeling at door casing. sand and repaint

14. 207 law clerk: paint peeling at wood trim. sand and repaint to match existing

15. 207 law clerk: paint and plaster is peeling above doorway, wood trim and ceiling leading to 206 conference room. repair and paint to match existing

16. 209 Corridor: repair plaster ceiling

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17. 209 Corridor: repair crack in wall by historic electrical panel

18. 209 Corridor: gyp/ plaster & paint is peeling

19. 212 visiting judge’s chamber: wood frame at existing door is separating

20. 212 visiting judge’s chamber: door frame cracking and separating

3rd Floor Courtroom:

The 3rd floor Courtroom and adjoining rooms retain the most accurate depiction of the 1881 finishes in the building. The finishes in these rooms have been painstakingly researched to replicate what was is believed to the original finishes when the building was built. Work in these rooms will be held to the highest standards of restoration as specified.

1. Remove and replace furnishings for cleaning, sanding, repair and to restain

2. Remove drapes, clean and reinstall

3. Replace carpet in balcony

4. Clean hand rails

5. Patch plaster walls and repaint

6. Prep and repaint plaster ceilings

7. Prep and repaint / touch up decorative painting (graining) at wood wainscot

8. Prep and repaint / touch up decorative painting (graining) at door and window trim

9. Prep and repaint / touch up decorative painting (graining) at wood doors

10. Remove loose courtroom furniture. Sand and varnish prior to reinstalling

a. Attorney chairs

b. Jury chairs

c. Gallery seating

11. Sand and varnish all built in courtroom furniture to match existing.

a. Judges bench

b. Witness box

c. Court reporters desk

d. Jury box railing

e. Gallery railing & gates

12. Repair split wood on Judges Bench. Remove top, repair as required and reinstall. Sand / stain / varnish

Attorney Conference 312

1. Window trim is warped, replace trim and paint

2. Prep and repaint South plaster wall of room

3. Prep and repaint plaster cornice

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3rd floor janitor closet

1. Prep and repaint walls

4th floor Judges Suite & staff offices

1. Replace carpet and pad

2. Prep and repaint plaster walls

3. Prep and repaint plaster ceilings

4th floor elevator lobby

1. Replace carpet and pad

2. Prep and repaint West wall of lobby

4th Floor Courtroom Balcony

1. Replace carpet and pad

2. Prep and repaint plaster walls

3. Prep and repaint decorative plaster cornice

4. Clean balcony handrail

5. Prep and repaint / touch-up decorative painting (graining) on door trim, baseboard and platform at back of balcony

3. Electrical Assessment

Electrical – Lighting

a. All existing light fixtures are to be cleaned and relamped in all rooms noted.

b. Replace recessed exit lights in 3rd floor courtroom (2)

Electrical – Power

a. All receptacles are to be tested to verify there is no damage

b. All hardwire connections to equipment is to be tested to verify there is no damage to wiring

Electrical – Communications

a. All low voltage network and telephone connections are to be tested to verify there is no damage

Electrical – Audio Visual

a. Contractor is to engage the Courts preferred vendor to test all equipment, wiring, connections etc. for the courtroom audio visual systems.

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SPINITAR

Jay Rogina, Principal Jay.rogina@spintar.com 949-322-9444

Fire Alarm

a. All fire alarm devices are to be tested to verify there is no damage to devices and wiring

4. Mechanical Assessment

a. Clean all HVAC supply and return grilles all rooms

b. Reattach duct insulation above ceiling of 1st floor courtroom. Isolated to the NE corner of the room near ceiling access panel.

c. Test all HVAC thermostats in all rooms to ensure there is no damage to devices and wiring

5. Hazardous Material Assessment

There is evidence of lead paint on original plaster walls and wood trim in the building. Precautions will have to be taken when sanding and scraping in areas where original materials are impacted.

END OF SITE INVESTIGATION

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APPENDIX A

(100% Final Design Drawings)