JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER BIOMED SERVER ROOM
MEDICAL/GOVERNMENT - Chicago, IL; 2018

Unique MEP systems included: 
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• 80KVA UPS backup system
• 4 dual-coil air conditioners
• 4 roof mounted condensers
• Dedicated fire suppression system
• Standalone fire alarm 
• Standalone security system 

Definable features of work:​​​​
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• Leak detection system
• Anti-static floor with grounding bar
• Electrical (power/data) ladder rack
• ​Steel housekeeping pads
• Full system owner training
• Crane lift roof-top equipment
• Asbestos Abatement​

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​Scope of Work:

While working in an occupied and operating hospital, Troop Contracting performed interior demolition and new construction for a computer server room for the Biomedical Department. Five existing rooms were converted to one contiguous space on the 7th floor. Work included associated adjacent spaces, both vertically and horizontally, for MEP demolition and new work. New mechanical and electrical chases were created from the basement to the 7th floor as well as from the 7th floor to the roof to support new equipment. 

As the Prime Contractor, Troop self- performed carpentry and painting, full time onsite supervision, quality control, safety, and project management. Troop set up and maintained infection control measures, HEPA- filtered negative air containment and temporary partition walls.

Troop worked very closely and coordinated with the hospital for the new electrical/mechanical chases from the basement to roof (13 floors). All chases were located with- in occupied spaces. 

Original Contract: $829,800
Final Contract:  $869,680
Original Completion: 08/08/2017
Final Completion: 02/16/2018

Self-Performance Work: 30%

• ​Carpentry & painting
• Full-time superintendent/safety/quality control

Major Subcontractors:

• Kelso Burnett Co. (Electrical)
• Premier Mechanical
• Warren Thomas Plumbing
• Safe Environmental (Demolition) 

​Architect reference available upon request.

Footnotes:
1. Redesign was required, per CO’s CPARS comments: “several inconsistencies between project drawings and existing conditions.”
2. Project extended for redesign. Troop provided constructability and design assistance during redesign as well as deducts /adds to minimize cost impact and a modification to the contract was issued to include additional time. 
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