Owner:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island District, IL

Project:
Complete renovation of the exterior and interior of the OMS Building, replacement of site parking lots, sidewalks and correction of defective drainage.

Use:
A training facility for personnel, including civilians and Soldiers split between Army Reserve “troop program units” (TPU) Soldiers who typically train on a part time basis and Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldiers who provide management and staffing on a day-to-day basis.

Project Location:
Canton, Illinois

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 88th RSC

88th RSC Sergeant Bruce G. Howerter Reserve Center, Rock Island District, Canton, Illinois
Repair Vehicle Exhaust System OMS Building, POV/MEP Lots and Area Drainage.

The work on this contract included renovation of the exterior and interior of the OMS Building including asbestos, lead, and PCB/Mercury abatements. Interior and exterior demolition; hydraulic lift removal; soil boring and testing; masonry restoration; installation of protective steel bollards; replacement of exterior and interior doors, frames and hardware were scope requirements. Installation of new interior and exterior finishes including new interior walls, flooring, ceilings and painting; New equipment was installed along with furnishings to include fire extinguishers; signage, toilet partitions and shower compartments. New plumbing systems, air supply, ventilation, vehicle exhaust systems, DDC controls; piping, duct work, ventilating system; heaters, boilers, air-handling, heating and cooling units; electrical, lighting, exit signs; fire detection and alarm system were also part of the contract. The work included the design and installation of new storage areas including wire-mesh caging and a steel mezzanine system. Removal and replacement of asphalt cement concrete at the grounds, including parking lots and sidewalks. Site drainage deficiencies were corrected with grading efforts, sub-drainage pipe clean-outs and site restoration.

Challenges/Solutions:

  • Contract was performed concurrently with all interior and exterior work at the same facility that was occupied during construction.
  • RB coordinated schedule and our work efforts with tenants and owners to minimize disruption to the facility mission during the project.
  • Due to the occupied facility during construction, an accelerated construction schedule was a requirement that was satisfied.