Quantico Marine Corp Base Building 3228

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NAVFAC Quantico Marine Corp Base Building 3228 in Quantico, Virginia

General Synopsis

Meltech completed this project for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington for the replacement of the modular office and installation of a new mezzanine at Building 3228 at Quantico Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. The project was completed in 3 phases: Phase 1: Demolition and Removal; Phase II: Installation; and Phase III: Installation of Storage Racks.

Further Details

Phase I – Demolition and Removal

Demolition and removal of preexisting pre-fabricated office and security cage.   

Phase II – Installation

Installation of a four wall single story, load bearing modular office with above Mezzanine in the Northeast comer of building 3228. The new modular office was installed at least 8″ above existing ground level to avoid possible flooding. The modular office required a 2 hour fire separation.

This modular office spanned from the Northeast side of building 3228 to the Westside. (Approximately 19’0″ x 10’0″ = 190 square feet).  The expansion provided enough space to accommodate two (2) workstations at the north side wall and accommodate five (5) single workstations at the southeast corner wall of the office.

The office included (2) two office solid doors 90 min fire rated with all required hardware on south side wall of office along with the installation of a 15′ x 4′ window.

Three (3) outlets in the north side wall, five (5) outlets in the south wall. Two (2) outlets on the east side wall and two (2) outlets on the west wall.

Stairs with hand rails (outside) west side of the office for accessibility to the above office Mezzanine space. Mezzanine required a rail at least 42″‘ high, with a flip over gate at the south side of the mezzanine for loading.

HVAC unit with minimums of 12,000 (BTU) cooling and 10,500 BTU heating. (Note: HVAC was a component of the Modular Office which required the drain lines installed to provide proper drainage of condensation that may cause any damage to the new structure.

Connect all power requirements from the preexisting power box inside of building 3228 for the new pre-fabricated office.

PHASE Ill – Installation of Storage Racks

Installation of Republic Storage rack system type at the Southeast side of building 3228, at locations E I -E3 and F I – F3. Three (3) upright frame columns 10′ high, same gauge as the existing upright at building 3228, and eight (8) Beams 8′ long and eight (8) wiring mesh shelving similar to the one at the current shelving.

Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler)

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Smithsonian Institution Renovate Education Offices at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler) in Washington, DC

General Synopsis 

This project was for the renovation of the Education Offices located at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art (FGA) and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler) in Washington, DC. 

The work included the demolition and renovation of current Education Offices located on the Second Floor Level below Grade. The demolition work included the removal of walls, doors and frames, carpeting, miscellaneous built-ins and finishes, lighting, mechanical diffuser and some MEP related equipment. The new work included the gypsum board and metal stud partitions, glazed aluminum framing and doors, a translucent feature wall, new carpeting, ceiling and lighting. The sprinkler, fire alarm, speaker and the mechanical systems were modified to work with the current layout. All the main lines and control systems remained. 

This work was completed in a fully occupied building. The affected areas were screened off and all construction activities were staged in a manner to be the least disruptive to the adjacent spaces. All egress paths remained open and in use for the building occupants. 

Further Details 

This project involved the following disciplines: 

Division 2 – Existing Conditions
Division 6 – Woods, Plastics and Composites
Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 8 – Openings
Division 9 – Finishes
Division 11 – Equipment
Division 21- Fire Suppression
Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Division 26 – Electrical
Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

One project modification was issued for the Sacklers Archives Cold Storage renovation. The work was for the demolition to include the evacuation of the refrigerant from the cold storage equipment and compressors. Complete the disconnections and make safe dehumidifier and fan coil unit and remove equipment from site. Disconnect existing controls and make safe. The new work included the installation of a new rigid supply and return ductwork, 12×12 fire damper with access door, supply and return registers, fire stop penetrations and the insulation on new ductwork.

WSSC Data Center

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Richard G. Hocevar (RGH) Building Data Center Upgrades

Meltech was awarded this task order under our WSSC RGH Data Center Upgrades SATOC. This project was for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Richard G. Hocevar (RGH) Building Data Center Upgrades in Laurel, Maryland. The work for this data center renovation included the following: 

  • Replacement of computer room air conditioning units in Main Computer Room and associated dry coolers and pump packages. Removal of air conditioning units in third floor PBX room and mechanical room adjacent to lake level UPS room. Replacement of ventilation fan in penthouse mechanical room.
  • New air conditioning units in PBX room and associated dry coolers and pump packages. New air conditioning units in Lake Level mechanical room to support both UPS rooms and adjacent spaces.
  • New static uninterruptible power supply, automatic transfer switch (ATS), power distribution units and panelboards to support Main Computer Room.
  • Replacement of lighting fixtures in room 3025, circuit breakers in panelboards with associated conduits, cables and other appurtenances shown on the drawings.
  • Replacement of floor tiles in the Main Computer Room and room 3025.
  • Replacement of wet pipe sprinkler system with pre-action type. Replacement of Halon fire suppression system with FM-200 system.

Fort Belvoir Design Build Community Care Unit

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US Army Design Build Renovations at Fort Belvoir Community Care Unit Building 802 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Meltech was awarded this project to provide all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and services to complete the design and build and renovation of Building 802. Building 802 is a one plus-story brick facility built in 1977 with approximately 3,000 gross square feet that serves as the Fort Belvoir Community Care Unit. The building is currently used as an administrative facility also. 

Existing ceiling tiles, walls, and carpet are all in poor condition due age and wear and tear. This project was to renovate the existing facility to improve the capabilities of the facility for a new mission that has been displaced from a demolished facility. 

The work included: Demolition; Mold Remediation; Rebuild of Interior Walls and Run New Water, Sewer, and Electric Lines; Installation of New Doors; Replacement of Carpet; and Replacement of HVAC System. 

Additional work included: 

  • Inspection of the existing water line connection and replacement the line as needed. Installation of blast windows. 
  • Replacement of existing windows with blast windows. 
  • Upgrade/Installation of Fire Alarm System.