2006 Project Status Report
Post Six Improvement Project--COMPLETE
Improvements to one of Building 4's secondary access points was completed in mid November. This is a project added to the 10-Year Capital Improvements Plan by suggestion of Base employees. Over the years, there had been a great deal of difficulty controlling snow and ice in this area due to security requirements. This project removed pavement, provided green space, and hid the concrete barriers.
Additionally, after construction revealed a crumbling asphalt base, a new concrete sidewalk was poured at the Post Six entrance. Law General Contracting was awarded the contract. Construction was completed in mid November. Post 6 was closed during this project.
Building 2 Weatherization--COMPLETE
Three doors that no longer provide an adequate weather seal, were worn out, and failing were replaced by Richardson Glass starting October 25. The replacements were aimed at making necessary updates to these systems while also investing in energy conservation. These capital improvements were part of the 2005 Energy Review recommendations incorporated into the Port Authority's 10-year plan. This project was completed in late November.
Gas Line Improvements--COMPLETE
Energy Cooperative replace approximately 200 feet of eight-inch high pressure gas line with 10-inch high pressure gas line. This replacement meets new Federal-mandated safety guidelines. The work took place south of the gas farm located near the water tower. There was to be no effect on gas supply during this replacement. As of late November, only clean up items remain uncompleted.
Building 2 HVAC Controls System--COMPLETE
Installation of a network-based system to control the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for Building 2 is now substantially complete. A system designed and programmed by Riley & Associates was selected in October 2005. Additional contract work was done by Trane and by Salyer Electric. The system promises network-based control and programming of the thermostats as well as realtime monitoring of the HVAC system. The system was the top recommendation of the Port Authority's energy review as part of the 2005 update to the 10-year capital plan. A similar system is in place at Utica High School. It was fully operational and turned over to AFMETCAL management in early October 2006.
Building 4 Paint Project--COMPLETE
Painting of the concrete portions of Building 4 is now complete. The project was both a modernization and maintenance
project. The paint project did not involve painting or disturbing the metal siding. This project follows a major door
project in 2004 as major outside building improvements to Building 4. The contractor was Kastra Painting of Columbus.
This major project began with a demo paint area designed to show off paint schemes and aid in selecting the
right color combination. Following that demonstration and tenant input, the Port Authority opted
to proceed with a two-tone brown scheme called Alencon Lace and Natural Wheat. A web poll, which ran through
April 21, 2006, sought votes for the preferred paint scheme with the selected scheme receiving 61% of the votes
compared to the alternative with 34%. See the Project Article
and Project FAQ presented for the project along with a series of
On Target e-newsletters issued to keep personnel updated.
Water Tower--COMPLETE
Major repair work to the interior of the on-Base water tower was completed following an inspection, testing, and refill in late July. This is a project that
began April 28 with equipment deployment. Interior coatings were stripped with application of new coatings beginning late May. A leak was discovered in mid June that triggered another round of equipment deployment and repair which was substantially completed July 3rd. Inspections were completed and the tank refilled in late July.
Dating back several years, a consultant's study indicated that the COATC water tower needed major repair to continue to properly function.
The Port Authority considered alternatives aimed at avoidance of this potentially-disruptive project.
However, a review determined that the water tower cannot be eliminated and the possible other alternatives under consideration, including one to separate the drinking water lines served by the water tower so that the tower serves just Building 4 fire suppression needs, was rejected.
The contractor was L.C. United Painting. Engineering firm Jobes Henderson of Newark completed an engineering review. Columbus Consulting was the inspection provider.
Monitoring Well Abandoment--COMPLETE
A total of 32 monitoring wells, left behind by the Air Force, are scheduled to be abandoned and removed. Further monitoring of these wells is no longer required. The abandonment is scheduled to take place the week of July 17th. Two contractors will be on site to perform this activity.
Building 4 Warehouse Roof--COMPLETE
Major roof replacement on the warehouse area of Building 4 began the week of May 15th and was substantially complete by June 30 with only punch list items remaining. This roof project represents one of only two remaining roof projects planned in the 10-year capital improvements plan with the next roof project not expected until 2010. Under the Port Authority's Quality Contracting principals begun in 2003, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal was awarded the contract for the roof replacement project.
Cafeteria Remodel--COMPLETE
After receipt of a new business plan for improved management of the Flight Line Cafe, the Port Authority undertook a
project designed to update the appearance of the dining area of the cafeteria and upgrade the meeting room facilities. The
updates included painting, new cabinetry, and maintenance updates.
The remodel fulfills a promise for a cafeteria update made in the Port Authority's Quality vs. Quantity Amenities Strategy. It also
provides a right-sized meeting room facility available 24/7 for on-site corporate and community meetings. Depending on configuration, the
room can hold 50 people for a training session and over 100 people for a reception. Aramark, the vendor for the Flight Line Cafe, is
the meeting room scheduler.
Contracts were awarded for work which began in early April. The cafeteria remained open during the construction which was substantially complete May 3, 2006.
Eastern Gateway Clearing--COMPLETE
In late January, the Port Authority cleared brush and spruced up the grounds adjacent to the COATC eastern entrance. The clearing was done on a 1.18 acre parcel of land that was donated to the Port Authority earlier this year by Sentinel U.S.A. of Newark. The clearing increased visibility to the available property on the eastern side of the Base Campus of the COATC. Village Landscaping was the contractor performing the work.
Emergency Storm Drain Repairs--COMPLETE
It was recently discovered that a large storm grate in the East parking lot had been undermined and was in danger of collapsing. A second, nearby grate was also targetted for repair at the same time. The area was blocked off with cones.
Claggett & Sons, Inc. performed the work to repair the damage. The winter work required a longer time for the concrete to cure but the areas are now complete.
See the archive of projects completed in 2005.
