BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING (BEP) awards QSS the Design/Build EMERGENCY SYSTEM FOR THE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING AND COOLING TOWER SYSTEMS
The U.S. Coast Guard Yard awards QSSI the WEST WHARF FACE AND MARINE FENDER SYSTEM at the USCG Baltimore Yard
QSS was awarded the REPLACE GARAGE DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM project at the HHB building by GSA
QSSI was awarded the REPAIR AND INSTALL AIR COMPRESSOR – BLDG #15 AND BLDG #78- REPLACE DESICCANT DRYERS for the USCG Baltimore Yard.
The purpose of this project is to (1) Repair existing gas fired, water cooled air compressor in Building #15, (2) Replace existing electric motors in two Quincy water cooled air compressors with new 350hp electric motors, (3) install a new 1500cfm rotary screw air cooled compressor in the south end of Building #78, and (4) Replace two existing Van Air Desiccant air dryers with two new air dryers.
DEMOLITION: Remove existing electrical and piping necessary to complete new work. Remove three existing Van Air Desiccant Dryers, one between piers 2 and 3 in front of the Oak Ridge, one in front pier 2, and one from in front of building #32 on Adams St.
Place new concrete pad for new air compressor and equipment under existing exterior roof (refer to drawing). Frame under existing roof and enclose with three walls, corrugated exterior metal panels providing a minimum clearance of 6ft around the sides and 8ft clearance at the ends of the new compressor. Metal Framing is to be all 18 ga. 3-5/8” studs in galvanized metal. Refer to drawing.
Install new 7’x6’ steel double entry doors with metal framing. Install all necessary door hardware and provide lock set matching the existing CG Yard key system. Refer to drawing.
Install new lighting in the new compressor room with four (4) 2’x4’ two bulb hanging industrial lights with wall switch.
Install new 12,000 BTU 460V/3 phase electric heater in the new compressor room.
Install one (1) 2000cfm roof exhaust fan and wire to run when the new compressor is engaged.
Frame and install three (3) anodized aluminum 30”x30” automatic dampers (120V) with filter grilles on the new walls. Dampers shall be wired to open when the new compressor is engaged and closed when not engaged.
The project includes the design and installation of an emergency communication system (ECS) at the MSD Campus in Frederick, MD. The intent of the ECS is to assist in the protection of life by indicating the existence of an emergency situation and communicating information necessary to facilitate an appropriate response and action.
The ECS shall consist of the replacement/upgrade of the fire alarm systems throughout the campus along with a system to interconnect the various fire alarm systems. Additionally, the ECS will supplement the respective notification capabilities of the fire alarm (FA) systems in common, public and outdoor areas through creating one seamless fire alarm and mass notification system (FAMNS). The FAMNS will be designed to accommodate system maintenance of the entire campus through the central Support Services Building.
The new FAMNS will utilize color-coded strobe lights to enable the administration and emergency response personnel to activate the alarms, message boards and other devices to immediately convey the desired message to direct staff, faculty and students to a safe location. Strobes will be mounted on the exterior of the buildings to notify staff and students as they are walking on the campus grounds.
The FAMNS replacement will encompass all buildings as one seamless system. The FAMNS will be designed to send messages via one centralized control panel located in the Support Services Building. That centralized panel will send the necessary message(s) to the offsite monitoring company. The systems installed in the new elementary school/family education building, cafeteria building and the Ely Building will be integrated into the new design and updated as necessary.
The system will incorporate visual and audible cues for non-fire emergencies. The FAMNS will be able to communicate to hundreds of recipients through multiple delivery methods, including emails, SMS/text messages, paging, and desktop pop-up notifications.
All electrical work required to facilitate the installation of the new fire alarm/mass notification systems is included in the scope of work.
The design includes upgrades to the emergency lighting systems and exit signage within each of the buildings with the scope of work.
QSSI was recently awarded the New MSSL Facility at the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City, NC.
Building 77
The general project scope for Building 77 is to provide electrical upgrades to the existing electrical service and provide a new service for Building 80. The existing electrical service shall be upgraded to accommodate the new proposed electrical load for Building 80 including replacing the existing transformer, replacing the secondary feeder cables, providing a new main circuit breaker and a new circuit breaker to feed the new Blast Media Reclamation System. The existing 800-amp main switchboard will be re-fed from the new main breaker. A new generator shall be provided for 28 volts DC at 400 Hz to the indicated locations within Building 80.
Building 80
The general project scope for Building 80 is to provide for the indicated renovation and building addition to convert the existing shop building to the new Mission Sustainment System Laboratory (MSSL). The work shall include all the necessary components including structural, architectural, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, electrical, data and communications.
Demolition will be required on the existing building construction including removal of existing overhead doors, interior partitions, interior finishes, interior doors, exterior wall louvers, existing building HVAC and electrical systems, cutting openings in exterior walls and removal of existing building components. The exterior concrete apron surrounding the building shall be saw cut and removed to install foundations, new utilities and new construction.
New construction shall include a building addition containing the EKMS Vault and Pallet Storage areas. The addition includes reinforced concrete foundations, concrete slab, concrete masonry unit walls, steel roof structure and standing seam metal roofing system to match the existing building construction. Provide new exterior doors, frames and hardware, new storefront window system, metal building infill construction to match the exiting building, and concrete pavement repairs. The renovation of the existing building space shall be provided for Laboratories, Lobby, Toilet, Break Room, Fire Riser Closet, Electrical & Communications Room and space for future expansion Provide new interior partitions, interior doors, frames and hardware, interior finishes, raised access flooring system, interior storefront system, suspended acoustical ceilings, break room cabinets, toilet accessories, HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, plumbing systems, electrical power, lighting, communications and data, fire protection and fire alarm system.
Building 101
The general project scope for Building 101 is to provide for the indicated renovation to convert the lower floor of the existing two-story building to the new Pipe Shop, an exterior metal stairs for second floor access/egress, and fire suppression for the second floor. The work shall include all the necessary components including steel stairs, architectural, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, electrical, data and communications.
Demolition will be required on the existing building construction including removal of existing doors, existing building HVAC and electrical systems, cutting openings in exterior walls and removal of existing building components. Minor exterior demolition and relocation of existing construction is required to accommodate the installation of the new stairs.
New construction shall include a steel exterior stairs providing second floor access and egress. The stairs includes reinforced concrete foundations, painted steel support structure, painted steel stairs, exterior steel door, frame and hardware, and new concrete walkways. Provide new exterior door, frame and hardware, metal building infill construction to match the exiting building, and concrete pavement. The renovation of the existing building space shall be provided for the new pipe shop and mechanical room. Provide new interior partitions, interior doors, frames and hardware, interior finishes, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical power, lighting, communications and data, fire protection and fire alarm system upgrades. The existing pipe storage rack in Building 80 shall be relocated to the new Pipe Shop. The existing second floor opening shall be enclosed with new partitions extending from the concrete slab of the second floor up the existing roof structure. The perimeter walls of the pipe shop shall be finished with plywood over metal framing.
QSSI was awarded three Task Order’s for Asphalt Re-Pavement and Concrete Repair throughout the Fort George Meade, MD Army Base in September 2014.
Joint Base Andrews AFB awards QSSI the Design/Build HVAC & Sprinkler System project at Fire Station 1 Building 1287
The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) awards QSSI the Replace Fire Alarm System at School of Nursing
The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) awards QSSI the REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY
