PROJECT SOLUTIONS

DRG was assigned comprehensive design services including utility tie-ins, expansion and addition of site amenities, full building construction plans and specifications and design coordination responsibilities with all sub-consultants. DRG was also tasked with providing guidance throughout the construction process. The UTES building has three major functional areas which include:

• Vehicle Service Area – 32 general work bays to accommodate wheeled armored vehicles. The vehicle service area is equipped with two 7.5-ton cranes, under-slab lubricant reclamation system and a state-of-the-art exhaust capture system. Each bay is heated with high efficiency infra-red heaters and has two large skylights to introduce natural day-lighting.
• Specialty Services Area – Vehicle Wash Bay, Warm-up Bay and Bulky Equipment Bay
• Training and Administration Area – Offices, Locker Rooms, Dining Facility, Instructional Rooms, Combined Supply Room

This second phase of the CLTF program also includes a Basic Item Issue Facility which will store and dispense vehicle ordnance packages as the vehicles enter and leave the site.

PROJECT SOLUTIONS

DRG developed a computerized three dimensional model of the UTES building that could be viewed from both the exterior and interior, which was used to give the ANG a better understanding of the adjacencies, flow and look that the finished UTES building would possess. The model was also helpful in demonstrating the compatibility of the exterior finishes with the adjoining CSMS building.

PROJECT SOLUTIONS

DRG performed a rapid turnaround design change during the bidding period. After the design documents were released for bidding, the Army National Guard finalized an agreement with the Army Reserve for shared space at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. This shared space was slated to be within the footprint of the UTES, so DRG developed a modified plan for the building which was distributed as an addendum to the original bid. The addendum included:

• The modified plan delineating the reduced footprint for the building and details for the finishes along the new demising wall,
• The modified plan showing the elimination of the BII building in its entirety,
• Modified MEP drawings depicting the scaling back of building systems in the affected area,
• Instructions to the bidding contractors describing the change and new bidding requirements.

The addendum was received by all prospective bidders and bids were able to be taken for the reduced UTES building without an extension of the bid period.