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Federal – Department Of Defense
JOC User/Owner:
Department Of The Army, Fort Lee Army Base, VirginiaSecure Supply Buildings
Project Description: Completed in early 2008 the construction of the first of five munitions supply buildings to securely store small arms used by soldiers at the firing ranges. Included in the project task order were a geotechnical investigation, site surveying, erosion and sediment control measures, site work, landscaping, and security fencing. The building construction involved cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete arch segments and retaining wall members as well as re-enforced earth strips, waterproofing and caulking. The scope included the installation of a blast-resistant door and embed assembly, louvers and ventilators, painting, electrical power, lighting and lightning protection as well as a telephone communications system. The pre-cast concrete arch segments were erected and adjusted into position within 10 hours. Through value engineering was able to reduce costs and recommend the reuse of the existing asphalt roadway as an entrance and to provide densely compacted gravel (VDOT 21) as an alternative for a turn-round area and vehicle access to the facility.
The owner utilized the Job Order Contract program due to the fast-track nature of the project and the fact that the existing storage facility was demolished as a result of the construction of a new Army Ordnance Training Facility.
Challenges: The biggest challenge was that the unusual construction techniques for the bunker required additional up-front planning and coordination. The JOC contractor and the owner collaborated and completed a large amount of upfront design and project scoping prior to the project funding. Another challenge required the JOC contractor to modify the specified interior lighting fixtures to meet explosion-proof requirements.
Results: As a result of this successful project the JOC contractor received a second project task order at the new Ammunition Supply Point to construct a “breakdown building” and roadway to aid in the distribution of the ammunition stored in the previously constructed storage magazine.
The design and construction of this project was not a typical Fort Lee JOC project. The project allowed the team to think “outside of the box” to design, schedule, and construct a unique project within the contractual time frame. The JOC contractor was also able to team up with many new subcontractors that have since completed additional projects with the JOC contractor and develop strong relationships.
Project Duration: The project was completed within the scoped/ planned time period (08/07 – 02/08).
Submitted by CJE Member Organization:
Centennial
