U.S. Army · Fort Detrick, MD

Status

Completed

Client:

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick, through the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). Frederick, Maryland.

Project Overview:

Emmaty repaired the interior of Building 1678 at Fort Detrick after water from a leaking roof damaged the building and left it unsafe for employees. Emmaty supplied all labor, materials, equipment and supervision. The work covered demolition, new flooring and ceilings, gypsum board repairs and HVAC diffuser cleaning, and all of it followed Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), USACE EM 385-1-1, and DoD and OSHA requirements.

Key Scope Highlights:

  • Removed and replaced about 370 SF of 12×12 vinyl composite tile (VCT) in the entrance hallway and bathroom area
  • Encapsulated the existing flooring in the mechanical room under new VCT
  • Removed and replaced about 100 LF of 4″ vinyl cove base
  • Removed and replaced about 2,600 SF of suspended ceiling panels with Type IV acoustical tiles containing at least 60% recycled content
  • Repaired about 150 SF of water-damaged gypsum board, with skim coating and finishing
  • Removed supply diffusers, return grilles and exhaust grilles, and cleaned them with an EPA-certified product
  • Provided submittals, color samples, as-built drawings and a one-year warranty under FAR 52.246-21

Achievements:

  • Restored a water-damaged federal building to a safe condition for its occupants
  • Supplied ceiling materials with certified recycled content and indoor air quality documentation
  • Matched new finishes to the existing color, texture and pattern
  • Completed the work on an active Army installation under its security, antiterrorism (AT Level 1, iWATCH) and environmental management requirements
  • Complied with Davis-Bacon wages and UFGS standards

Challenges Addressed:

  • Water damage and indoor air quality: no materials showing biological growth were installed, and the air diffusers were cleaned before handover.
  • Working in an occupied building: access to common areas was controlled so construction personnel and occupants could exit safely.
  • Security on a secure installation: the work required background checks, vetting at the access control points and protection of sensitive items in the work area.
  • Environmental compliance: all debris went to off-post disposal, and materials were recycled under Fort Detrick’s Environmental Management System.
  • Strict safety oversight: the work required a superintendent qualified in EM 385-1-1, a safety plan reviewed by the base, and hot work permits.

Keywords:

Federal construction · Fort Detrick · U.S. Army · Directorate of Public Works · Interior renovation · Water damage remediation · VCT flooring · Vinyl cove base · Acoustical ceiling tiles · Gypsum board repair · HVAC diffuser cleaning · Indoor air quality · Recycled content · UFGS · EM 385-1-1 · OSHA · Davis-Bacon · Secure installation · Occupied facility · Maryland

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