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Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Presentation to American Council of

Engineering Companies of Metropolitan Washington

February 16, 2012

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Capitol Campus

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AOC Organizational Chart

West Refrigeration Plant

SUPREME COURT MODERNIZATION

U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

west refrigeration Project DOME SKIRT POST-ELECTION MOVESBartholdi Fountain Restoration

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Procurement Overview(Conducting Business with the AOC)

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Authority for the AOC

• Permanent authority for maintenance and care of the U.S. Capitol given to the AOC by Congress on August 15, 1876

• Procurement authority is generally found in Titles 2 and 41 of the United States Code

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Competition Requirements

• Competition required for all procurements > $5,000

• General exceptions– Only one source available– Emergencies

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Advertising Requirements

• Requirements > $100,000 are advertised and posted on FedBizOpps (FBO)

• Search under “Agencies” for “Architect of the Capitol”

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AOC and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• The FAR was developed for use by the Executive Branch

• AOC is not subject to the FAR, but generally aligns with the FAR

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Upcoming Major Projects

Dome Rehabilitation Phase II:• Complete restoration of the exterior and

interior of the cast iron shell • Replacement of essential systems • Restoration of the inner dome rotunda area• Solicitation anticipated in summer 2012

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Upcoming Major Projects

Refrigeration Plant Revitalization, Phases I and II:• Relocation of existing chillers• Installation of new chillers and cooling towers • Modification of chilled water and condenser water piping • Installation of associated pumps, controls and electrical

components • Solicitation anticipated in spring 2012

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Upcoming Major Projects

• Cannon Renewal– Replace infrastructure– Compliance with building codes and standards– Enhance effectiveness – Preserve historic character– Improve security– Meet sustainability goals

• CMa and CMc solicitations underway

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Cannon Building – Physical Features

• Completed in 1908

• 678,791 gross square feet (excluding garage)

• 490,300 occupiable square feet (excluding garage)

• 6 levels (including basement)

• 142 Member suites

• 4 Committee Hearing Rooms

• 316 underground parking spaces

• Monumental Rotunda has historically served as the main building entry and defining feature of the interior

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Cannon Potential Areas for Improvement

Replace Outdated Systems

• Provide energy efficient and code compliant building systems

• Improve size and accessibility of utility rooms

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Improve Energy Efficiency

• Upgrade exterior building envelope

• Replace building systems

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Address Life Safety

• Modernize systems• Fire alarm• Emergency communications • Sprinklers

• Improve Rotunda code compliance

• Address hazardous materials

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Improve Accessibility

• Address building access• Upgrade toilet rooms• Expand elevator platforms

• Provide hearing room access

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Enhance Member Suites

• Upgrade Multi-function center bay• Provide more efficient staff areas

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Improve Elevator Service • Car capacities/

configurations• Fifth Floor service• Single dedicated freight

car

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Cannon Potential Building System Upgrades

Upgrade Mechanical Systems• Upgrade utility rooms• Utilize center court distribution tunnel

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Cannon Potential Building System Upgrades

Reuse Existing Shafts

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Upgrade Electrical Systems

• Establish dedicated closets on each wing and on each floor

• Upgrade switchgear, network transformers and network protectors

• Add emergency generators

• Provide central lighting controls

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Cannon Proposed Structural Systems Modifications

Address Structural Elements

• Add new elevator hoistways

• Provide new vertical shafts for utility distribution

• Raise fifth floor wall and roof structure

• Create basement utility rooms through removal of bearing walls

• Meet seismic requirements

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Cannon Exterior Preservation

Renew Exterior Envelope

• Reconstruct Independence Avenue

terrace wall

• Repair stone modillions

• Repair center courtyard façades

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Cannon Exterior Preservation

Renew Exterior Envelope

• Clean, repair and stabilize stone • Provide bird deterrence

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Cannon Exterior Preservation

Renew Exterior Envelope• Restore original windows and one

original door• Replace remainder of exterior

doors

Preserve Historic Landscape

• Retain specimen trees and planting around site

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Thank You!

Michelle Kayon [email protected]