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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
Cannon Potential Areas for Improvement
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Address Life Safety
• Modernize systems• Fire alarm• Emergency communications • Sprinklers
• Improve Rotunda code compliance
• Address hazardous materials
Cannon Potential Areas for Improvement
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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
Cannon Potential Areas for Improvement
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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
Cannon Potential Building System Upgrades
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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
