Verizon - Riggs Rd. Chiller Plant Upgrade

Project included mechanical and electrical design services to produce construction documents. The scope of work to be designed included:

• Replacement of existing basement level air-cooled split chillers and condensing units.
• Replacement of existing chilled water pumps.
• Replacement of basement level chilled water air handling unit and upgrade of associated sheetmetal to serve the power and air dryer room.
• Upgrade to basement 5ESS AHU’s ductwork to accommodate lead-lag operation of air handling units.
• Modification of automatic temperature controls for chiller and AHU operation.

In addition to construction documents, DesignTech provided the following project tasks:

• Coordinate with client for chiller plant operation and layout.
• Provide initial project cost estimate for full scope of work.
• On-site meetings with client to coordinate scope and operation of new chillers.

Construction administration services included:

• Attending pre-bid meeting with construction bidders for each phase.
• Responding to bidders RFIs during bidding phase.
• Preparing final construction cost documents to the owner for phase one and phase two construction.
• Attending on site kick-off and progress meetings during construction.
• Attending teleconference meetings throughout construction.
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Responding to contractor RFIs.
• Reviewing contractor request for payments.
• Providing punch list inspections and demonstration of new equipment operation.