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2.0 Facilities 2.1 Planning - Intro 2.1.1 Master Planning, Programming and Other Pre-Design, and Other Pre-Design/Construction Activities Supporting the C-17 Mission Beddown, Hickam AFB JMWA's support to the EIAP includes development of the proposed Description of Proposed Actions and Alternatives (DOPAA); assessment of the impact to the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program, including analysis of the impact of aircraft noise from flight and maintenance operations; potential impact on biological systems; the potential for Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH); transportation, circulation and traffic analysis; future land use analysis; analysis of increased air emissions and impact on air quality; impacts on safety, airspace management, geological resources, water resources, hazardous materials/waste; impacts on the socio-economic structure; and potential issues associated with environmental justice. Environmental Conservation and Planning: In addition to the impact of Hickam AFB and surrounding areas, the task also includes location, analysis and assessment of operational, facility and environmental impacts associated with creation of a short austere practice airfield (SAAF) at one of several possible locations in the Hawaiian Islands. JMWA completed the analysis of existing airstrips in Hawaii (size, location, lighting, structural analysis, turn capability, etc.), as well as the review of planned future construction of compatible airstrips. From this analysis, JMWA developed necessary project requirements, including cost estimates, scopes of work and DD Forms 1391/1391c programming documents. JMWA also completed Environmental Assessments and an Archeological and Cultural Impact Assessment to support this effort. An Environmental Baseline Survey for the selected SAAF site will is now underway. Master Planning: JMWA also provides master planning, architectural, engineering, logistics, traffic, and land use planning support to the C-17 beddown effort. JMWA evaluates functional relationships of facilities and siting alternatives for operational, maintenance and support facilities consisting of: a general maintenance hangar, corrosion control hangar, aerospace ground equipment facility, academic and flight simulator center, squadron operations facility, joint passenger terminal/mobility center, crash fire/rescue facility; and infrastructure support consisting of traffic studies and road relocations, vehicular parking, extensions to aircraft parking aprons and taxiways; and infrastructure support consisting of electrical, water, stormwater, sewer, fueling systems, and communications. JMWA analyzes crew sizes and ratios, as well as maintenance options and combinations, to determine the necessary square footage for operational and support facilities, training loads, unique maintenance requirements and potential support from other C-17 units AF-wide for large maintenance activities. Planning Charrettes, Programming Documents, and Program Management: JMWA is a key participant in the programming charrettes for each of the major facilities to determine functional relationships, floor plan alternatives, site options, and phasing and cost of comprehensive facility requirements. JMWA's logistics and maintenance specialists are assisting installation personnel in defining aircraft operational and maintenance requirements, applying aircrew ratios and training requirements for maintenance personnel and aircrews to develop squadron space and facility needs from personnel numbers, Implementation of the C17 Beddown Project Management Plan (PMP) was developed for specific compliance with the requirements and guidelines of the USACE Project Management Business Process (PMBP); defined in the USACE Engineer Regulation (ER) 5-1-11; U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Business Process, dated 17 August 2001. The construction schedule integrates all major C17 Beddown tasks, including construction schedules for the Flight Simulator, Squadron Operations and Consolidated Maintenance Complex; as well as related construction sub-elements. Project 2.1.2 US Air Force Recruit Housing and Training Master Plan, Lackland AFB The Master Plan encompasses dormitories, dining halls, classrooms, athletic facilities, and administrative support facilities utilized during the seven-week basic training regimen that all new members of the Air Force must undergo. The facilities supporting these efforts must be integrated not only with the overall Lackland infrastructure and its other training missions, but must allow interaction with other existing facilities that support the Basic Training mission. The overall campus will accommodate production of approximately 45,000 graduates per year utilizing seven training cycles of seven weeks each. The total scope of the eventual campus will include approximately two million SF of dormitories and approximately 334,000 SF of support facilities for a total of approximately 2.3 million SF with construction estimated at $550 M. The comprehensive planning approach included a number of supporting studies which were undertaken to define the overall concept. We performed a systems analysis to determine the types of facilities, infrastructure analysis, traffic and circulation studies, force protection analysis, developed a phasing and sequencing plan, interior and exterior standards, programming documents and cost estimates. Project 2.1.3 Master Planning, Programming and Other Pre-Design, and Other Pre-Design/Construction Activities Supporting the AFSOC Mission Beddown, Cannon AFB Upon completion of the PAT process, JMWA will develop facility renovation and construction cost estimates and all documentation necessary to support 1391 packages and programming documentation for the beddown facility requirements. In addition to the 1391 documents, this support will include cost estimates, decision papers, technical staff documents, and briefings as necessary to support the final decisions on location of facilities, projects, and scheduling needed for the beddown. JMWA will be responsible for producing the documents and updating them as they evolve through the course of the General Plan update and the parallel environmental studies being done to support the beddown. This integration effort will insure that if changes evolve to the facility requirements, they will be reflected in the programming documentation and that the collateral effects of any changes can be realized, evaluated, and incorporated into the overall program as they occur. JMWA will present a summary of the Installation's existing capabilities and capacity to accommodate future growth, and will review the Installation's stewardship of natural and cultural resources and compliance with environmental laws. JMWA effort will include identifying and working to de-conflict beddown project environmental impacts; developing and managing a facilities program timeline/schedule consistent with existing DOD and AF Program guidelines; providing technical, logistical, administrative assistance for resulting Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) planning and support. JMWA and B&V will also integrate all project data and capital improvements plans - from ACES-PM, and facility data-from ACES-RP. Project 2.1.4 Master Planning for Modularity Transformation of the 101st AAD, Fort Campbell, KY This effort includes evaluation of existing infrastructure, development of new analysis tools, validation of customer requirements based upon RPlans, ASIPS, MTOE/Force structure ACTS, etc., developing a detailed transition plan and synchronization matrix, developing facility planning briefs and presentations, preparing the Military Construction Army (MCA) programming documents necessary for construction, and implementing the stationing plans as units transform to the new organization or are newly activated. Facility Analysis: This effort included conducting extensive field surveys and analysis of existing facility data to optimize the new organizational structure with existing facilities. Analysis also determined requirements for new construction, need for temporary facilities, a plan for unit moves, use of 'swing space', site selection and locating units to achieve effective command and control, and the movement of units and personnel from current facilities to final locations. JMWA performed detailed analysis of MTOE structures and space requirements including analysis of number and size of facilities for UA headquarters, battalion and company headquarters; barracks requirements; vehicle maintenance facilities; unit storage facilities; military and POV parking and other requirements. Transition Plan/Synchronization Matrix: Based upon detailed and ongoing mission analysis, JMWA planners developed and provided continual updates to a transition plan with a synchronization matrix to depict the movement of units to and from occupied space and swing space. JMWA assisted in developing multiple courses of action to support the mission. These courses of action were refined, coordinated, and briefed to senior installation and Army leadership for decision. We made extensive use of GIS databases and products as well as a Web-Site to capture, coordinate, and communicate unit facility assignments and moves. Facility Planning Briefings and Presentations: JMWA prepared and delivered multiple briefings and presentations as the planning process matured. The status of projects and planning efforts was presented to numerous audiences including affected units, installation leadership, FORSCOM, Installation Management Agency region and HQs, HQDA, and Congressional staffers. Presentations integrated GIS files to provide a clearer picture of the ongoing actions. Military Construction Army (MCA) Programming: JMWA played an integral role in preparing and developing comprehensive, accurate, and complete DD Form 1391 Documentation Packages for Military Construction requirements. This effort included coordinating and developing project requirements with various users and tenants, translating functional requirements into facility needs, and preparing the necessary project documentation to successfully acquire project approval and funding. Stationing Implementation: JMWA provided support to implement the facility plan to station the new organizations. We assisted in developing and maintaining facility usage databases, facility hand receipts, and OMA, OPA and MILCON project requirements and program costs. JMWA coordinated real property exchanges between gaining and losing units; provided planning for excess facility demolition; planned for deployment storage areas, parking space and swing space; and analyzed and coordinated utility requirements. Project 2.1.5 Professional Architectural and Engineering Services Support, Ft Drum 1+1 Barracks Plan: JMWA conducted an analysis of unaccompanied personnel housing to incorporate the 1+1 barracks concept under the newly established Department of Army standards. Data such as MTOE (Modified Table of Organization and Equipment), TDA (Table of Distribution Allowances), DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment System) and R-PLANS served as parameters to form the basis for calculating the total number of required barrack spaces authorized for each unit. A troop relocation plan was developed to provide the most efficient locations regarding where each unit worked. Specific site locations were investigated and construction alternatives were developed for the new facilities (i.e., barracks, soldier community space, dining and associated administration facilities). Six conceptual perspectives were developed in terms of offering various configurations to incorporate the 1+1 concept. This study was separated into phases for project planning, as determined by the individual unit missions, as well as limitations on project cost ($50M). The number of additional barrack rooms calculated to be 2,768 utilizing the most current data. JMWA investigated and identified natural and environmental constraints, environmental quality as well as other land use and adjacent land use compatibility that may influence the development of the Barracks. Features examined included. Maintenance Shops: Two conceptual options for the maintenance shops were developed as part of the Aviation Master Plan and included determining the facility footprint and location of the maintenance shops. This was necessary lo determine the overall layout of the Aviation Master Plan to satisfy the building size requirements, and appropriate building setbacks. Utilities: As part of the overall barracks expansion plan, all utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, electric and gas) were evaluated for new facilities and building expansions. Preliminary design calculations were made to determine adequate size, quantities and cost estimates. 2.2 Design The ATC project was accomplished for the Air Force Institute of Operational Health (AFIOH) at Brooks City-Base in San Antonio. J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. (JMWA) understood the ATC will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH as part of a larger AFIOH complex to be built at W-P. The ATC project consisted of developing the requirements for a multi-functional laboratory to provide the Air Force with a facility to rapidly and continually evaluate, validate, and transition new off-the-shelf technologies and identify emerging technologies (technology discovery) to fill critical gaps in force protection, rapid diagnostics, epidemiology, preventative medicine, and trauma care, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) identification, to meet Air Force global mission requirements. The ATC will contain three types of laboratories; Chemistry, Biology, and DNA Micro Array. Space for a flexible laboratory was also provided to allow one of the other laboratories to expand temporarily in case a particular project required more laboratory space. The ATC will provide approximately 24,000 square feet of space for the laboratories, administrative offices, a library, a conference room, and other common spaces (corridors, break rooms, rest rooms, lobby, elevators, etc.). JMWA was the prime contractor for this project. In conjunction with the subcontractors, Facility Programming & Consulting and 3D/I, JMWA developed the requirements for the ATC facility. This process involved meeting and interviews with the prospective occupants of the new ATC to develop their specific facility space requirements including space for their respective laboratories; equipment; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; storage; and utility support. Functional relationships within the ATC were also evaluated to ensure the laboratories and support spaces were physically located with the proper adjacencies. In addition to developing the facility requirements, JMWA also completed the design drawings and specifications of the ATC facility up to the 60% point. The 60% design will be incorporated into the design of the AFIOH complex when its location within the AFIOH complex is determined. The Requirements Document and 60% Design deliverables were completed approximately five months ahead of the task order performance period expiration 2.2.2 Military Family Housing (MFH) Condition Assessment Surveys Prior to Title I Services, Randolph AFB J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. (JMWA) along with its 4P A-E partner 3D/I, performed a condition assessment of 342 military family housing (MFH) units at Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), Texas. The assessment included MFH units in the Randolph AFB Historic District, including general officers quarter, senior officer's quarters, field grade officers' quarters, and senior and junior non-commissioned officer's quarters. The purpose of the assessment was to ascertain the structural condition of the facilities, including doors, windows, roofs, and foundations as well as to determine the condition of the heating and air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing systems within the buildings. In addition to conducting a physical condition assessment, JMWA and 3D/I developed cost estimates for correcting the identified facility deficiencies. This was accomplished using an MS Access computer database program in conjunction with RS Means© cost data. The results of the assessment would determine the scope of a major contract to renovate the MFH family housing units to bring them up to current Air Force MFH and general officers quarters standards. Since these MFH units were originally constructed in the early 1930s and are an important element in the Randolph AFB Historic District, the external features and certain internal features of the buildings needed to be retained. At various times since the 1930s, some of the units had undergone renovation and some have not been renovated in over 40 years. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Base Civil Engineer required several of the units to be rehabilitated back to their original historical characteristics. The assessment recommended which of the units could be candidates for historic rehabilitation. JMWA and 3D/I formed two assessment teams. Each team included one structural and one mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) assessor. Working in conjunction with and physically located in the Base Housing Management Office, 3D/I-JMWA professionals contacted every housing occupant and established a date and time for a one-hour assessment visit. With outstanding cooperation from the housing occupants and the Military Family Housing office, the first 198 of the MFH units were scheduled and assessed ahead of schedule. The remaining 144 MFH units are currently being assessed. 2.3 Construction Management Quality Assurance: J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. (JMWA) provides overall Quality Assurance for renewal, restoration, repair and construction projects at medical facilities on the following installations: Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO; Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft Gordon, GA; Irwin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Riley, Kansas and Munson Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas; Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA. This support consists of monitoring, evaluating, and performing comprehensive technical analysis and documentation of various safety and health issues and requirements including: OSHA, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO), Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other applicable local/State/Federal regulations. JMWA provides Quality Assurance for numerous ongoing facility projects. JMWA provides support to improve the overall continuity and coordination between planning, environmental, engineering, construction, and maintenance/repair programs and initiatives. JMWA is responsible for coordination of construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of medical facilities with hospital facilities management personnel, US Army Health Facilities Planning Agency, state and local regulators and other activities. JMWA serves as a coordinator and liaison between the prime contractor, the customer (facility point of contact) and the onsite contractors and subcontractors executing the work. JMWA's responsibilities also include coordinating projects with the hospital staff ( Facility Manager, Safety Officer, Fire Marshall; and other hospital staff), representatives from the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Health Facility Planning Agency (HFPA) and the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers (COE). JMWA also planned, organized, facilitated and supported a 3 day Quality Assurance Work Shop in order to enhance HFPA's awareness of Quality Assurance issues as they relate to AMEDD facilities. Topics covered included: continuous commissioning process; Introduction to the Joint Commission; patient safety, security, infection control, fire safety, hazardous material and waste, utility systems, and energy management. Program Management: JMWA is providing project planning, integration, management, and technical expertise to Evans Army Community Hospital at Ft Carson, CO and U.S. Army MEDDAC at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Ft Meade, MD. In response to Army Modularity and realignment /stationing actions, a temporary 10,080 SF Troop Medical Clinic and four 3,360 SF temporary admin/clinical facilities will be constructed to meet the health care needs of new units relocating to Fort Carson. JMWA is managing this $6 million Modularity Project to increase outpatient capacity, which is currently operating at over 100%. The expansion is an effort to support the addition of approximately 4,000 troops that have started to arrive with their beneficiaries from the US Army's 2nd Brigade 2nd Infantry Division that was based in South Korea, but currently finishing a tour in Iraq. JMWA provides program management technical support to U.S. Army MEDDAC at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Ft Meade, MD in the area of facilities maintenance, operations and Life Cycle Management. JMWA operates and maintains the Defense Logistics Standard Support - Facility Management (DMLSS-FM) system and database onsite. JMWA develops, maintains and manages the facilities maintenance and repair schedules and provides long range planning for maintenance, priority projects, and supply requirements. JMWA also develops and monitors funding justification for all maintenance, repair and construction projects. JMWA provides technical support to the Facility Manager on space utilization, CAD drawings, project documentation, project review and quality assurance. Environment of Care and Life Safety: JMWA provided technical support for an assessment of the Environment of Care standards at DeWitt Army Community Hospital, Ft Belvoir, VA. This effort included a thorough facility walkthrough, observation of the visual structure, complete evaluation of the facility with respect to NFPA requirements and completion of a Statement of Conditions listing life safety deficiencies. In addition JMWA conducted training of key personnel on JCAHO Environment of Care (EC) standards. JMWA met individually with the personnel responsible for each of the seven management areas of EC (Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials and Waste, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, Medical Equipment, and Utilities systems). JMWA reviewed all existing documents and management plans, provided recommendations for revisions and provided model plans for each management area. JMWA also provided Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings that identified existing penetrations in fire/smoke walls throughout the hospital. JMWA provided support to Basset Army Community Hospital, Ft Wainwright, AK to improve the Environment of Care by providing a coordinate artwork package. Support included development of a Vision Statement and space planning for artwork throughout the hospital. JMWA performed selection, acquisition, placement and installation of all artwork that provided for a healing environment within the healthcare facility. As part of JMWA's life safety experience, our fire consultant professionals periodically provide support to HFPA by providing an assessment of NFPA codes that are applicable to healthcare organizations. JMWA provides recommendations on codes up for adoption that are unnecessary and could have negative impact on Army health care facilities. Project 2.32 FAA Construction Northern California Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), Sacramento, CA: The Northern California TRACON controls the air traffic for arrivals and departures to and from numerous airports in Northern California within approximately a 50-mile radius around the airport up to 11,000 feet altitude. This project required the design and installation of six each, 61-inch high definition plasma screens in the TRACON operations area. For this project, JMWA purchased and installed six 61-inch high definition plasma screens. The project also included the installation of 1,500 feet of five-conductor coax cable, 450 coax connectors, six manual and computer controlled video matrix switchers, four one input/six output video distribution amplifiers, and sixteen amplified video splitters. JMWA also provided a full-time on-site resident engineering and construction management services. Las Vegas Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON): JMWA completed a project for the FAA at the Las Vegas, NV TRACON facility. This project installed a new grounding, power and lightning protection system for the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC), as well as other architectural and structural work requirements. For this project, JMWA purchased and installed Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes, controls, humidifiers, water connections, a lightning and grounding system, static electricity-dissipating carpet and new lighting in the RADAR Equipment Room, new panel boards for STARS system, and new cable trays to connect the existing Equipment Room and the ETG LAB/Transition TRACON. JMWA also provided full-time on-site resident engineering and construction management services. Fire and Life Safety Upgrades for Air Traffic Control Tower, McAllen, TX: JMWA completed a construction project for the Federal Aviation Administration at the McAllen, Texas Air Traffic Control Tower. This project included installation of a new fire alarm system including annunciations, pull stations, cab level control panel, primary control panel, smoke detectors, and external monitoring service, demolition of the old system, and fire stopping between relevant floors and rooms. JMWA professionals also performed stair well pressurization tests to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and NFPA; constructed two-hour fire rated walls and doors, and installed new emergency lighting and emergency exit signs. Construction activities included rehabilitation of the emergency power generator, refurbished break room with new A/C unit, microwave, cabinets, and ceiling, and the replacement of a broken gas line supply. JMWA also provided a full-time on-site resident engineering and construction management services. 2.4 Safety - Intro Project 2.4.1 HQ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Fire Protection Studies and Assessments All major PACAF installations were assessed including Yokota and Misawa Air Bases, Japan; Kadena Air Base, Okinawa; Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, Korea; Anderson Air Force Base, Guam; Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases, Alaska; and Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Cost estimates for nearly $100 Million in FSD I and FSD II requirements were reviewed and validated. Additionally, JMWA provided technical fire protection engineering assistance to HQ PACAF and each installation (both engineering and fire protection operational personnel) including engineering consultation for design and construction issues for new and renovated facilities. JMWA is currently reviewing and advising on fire protection designs for Osan AB family housing and aircraft hangars; Yokota AB fitness center, enlisted club and seismic upgrades; and Anderson AFB base exchange and chapel renovation Finally, JMWA is advising HQ PACAF on fire system training requirements including local specific training and Air Force generic training. Project 2.4.2 Fall Arrest System Equipment Installation for T43 Aircraft Maintenance Personnel, Randolph AFB The new safety restraint system was designed to provide fall protection to workers while working on the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer of T-43 aircraft. JMWA oversaw the planning phase and proposed a design that conformed to the existing physical limitations of the interior of Hangar 40. Civil engineering personnel at Randolph AFB approved the final structural architecture of the system. The system incorporated the use of dual I-beams with two trolleys attached to each beam. The use of this system allowed for simultaneous fall protection of multiple personnel at varying locations along the fuselage and stabilizer. JMWA oversaw the installation of the beams and trolleys and coordinated with subcontractors to formulate solutions to problems encountered during the installation phase of the contract. We used welding inspectors to certify the structural integrity of the system. We oversaw site safety and conducted a worker safety kickoff meeting. Subsequent safety meetings were held with new workers before they were allowed to perform work on the project. JMWA attended progress meetings to ensure Hangar 40 supervisory personnel and CE were aware of the project status. We met with fire safety officials to shut-down the Hangar 40 deluge system and obtain a welding permit, and coordinated site access for contractor deliveries with the airfield management office. JMWA procured safety harnesses and self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) for use with the fall arrest system and provided worker training for individuals involved with T-43 maintenance activities. The training included a live demonstration of how to don the harnesses and hookup to the SRLs as well as a roundtable question and answer session. JMWA provided a project closeout document upon project completion. The booklet provided a structural engineer report (including welding certification), safety equipment information (including equipment warranty), and a copy of the daily construction log. Project 2.4.3 Industrial Hygiene for FAA |
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