84516-B-Truitt Part II Program

University of Maryland
Center for Environmental Science

Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Facility Program Part II
Project Scope and Justification

For the construction of a
Building Replacement for the

R.V. Truitt Laboratory
at the
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
P.O. Box 38
One Williams Street
Solomons, MD
March 27, 2012
Part II Specific Program Requirements

Building Replacement Capital Project 01
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Solomons MD
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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

Elkins Building, 3300 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

Orlan M. Johnson, Chair
Patricia S. Florestano, Vice Chair
Gary L. Attman, Treasurer
John L. Young, M.D., Assistant Treasurer
The Hon. C. Thomas McMillen, Secretary
Thomas G. Slater, Esq., Assistant Secretary
Norman R. Augustine
Louise Michaux Gonzales
Linda R. Gooden
Barry P. Gossett
Earl F. Hance, ex officio
The Hon. Francis X. Kelly, Jr.
David W. Kinkopf
Dr. Frank M. Reid, III
James L. Shea
Paul L.Vance
Collin Wojciechowski, Student Regent
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
William E. Kirwan, Chancellor
Irwin L. Goldstein, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Joseph F. Vivona, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Donald F. Boesch, President
Erica H. Kropp, Vice President for Administration
APPALACHIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
Robert H. Gardner, Director
CHESAPEAKE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
Thomas J. Miller, Director
HORN POINT ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
Michael R. Roman, Director

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INSTITUTE OF MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES

Russell T. Hill, Interim Director
MARYLAND SEA GRANT COLLEGE
Jonathan G. Kramer

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INSTITUTION BACKGROUND
The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) is an environmental research facility in the
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), the principle institution
for advanced environmental research and graduate studies within the University System of
Maryland. The other UMCES laboratories are Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge the
Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Sea Grant in College Park and IMET in Baltimore.
CBL was founded in 1925 on Solomons Island by Dr. Reginald V. Truitt, one of our states
forefathers of conservation. This southern Maryland location was chosen because of its
access to Bay waters and its mid-Bay location. It was originally sponsored by the Maryland
Conservation Department as a State research facility. During the early years, CBL
conducted many of the seminal field studies on the major commercial species of the
Chesapeake Bay region: oysters, crabs, clams, and fish.
Early biological research at CBL was concerned with the life cycles and physiology of
commercial species. The first three laboratory buildings at CBL were constructed in 1931
(Beaven Hall), 1961 (Cory Hall), and 1974 (R.V. Truitt Laboratory). All three contained
large, flowing salt water systems used to hold living organisms and recreate the natural
environment. The existence of the flow-through systems in these buildings was indicative
of the emphasis on natural history studies and programs aimed at understanding the living
resources and the food webs of estuarine systems such as the Chesapeake Bay.
The laboratory became affiliated with the University of Maryland as part of the Natural
Resources Institute in 1961. In 1973, the Institute and Laboratory were made a part of the
Universitys new Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies which was subsequently
renamed the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). UMCES
is a research institution of the University System of Maryland and consists of four
laboratories located in different areas of the state and administers the Maryland Sea Grant
Program. CBL is the oldest of these laboratories. Specific program objectives at CBL fall
under three major areas including ecosystem restoration studies, fisheries sciences, and
environmental chemistry/toxicology. These specific themes are woven around the threefold UMCES mission of research, education, and public service. The three major program
areas share common ground with the interdisciplinary team approaches required to
successfully address complex environmental issues, including leading the States role in
establishing comprehensive environmental sustainability and climate change programs to
benefit its citizens.
The facilities at CBL currently include twenty-one buildings totaling 124,110 GSF and
77,232 NASF overnine acres. Eighteen permanent buildings provide 118,656 GSF and
73,710 NASF, with three building support structures providing an additional 5,444 GSF and
3,522 NASF.

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A. PROJECT SUMMARY
This facilities program outlines the construction of a new Environmental Sustainability
Research Laboratory (ESRL) to replace the existing R.V. Truitt Laboratory (13,911 GSF)
on CBLs campus. The R.V. Truitt Laboratory (Truitt), initially constructed in 1974, has
reached the end of its useful life. Systemic system problems have beset the facility and
required its closure in order to protect the safety of personnel and research. An in-depth
study, conducted in December 2007, assigned it a minimum building condition code of 4.
Its mechanical systems have deteriorated beyond repair and the cost to repair the facility
now exceeds 80% of its replacement value. Due to the significant structural and
mechanical concerns, UMCES-CBL closed the building on March 15, 2008.
The scope of work proposed in this program includes the relocation of key shared
mechanical components to a support building, the Chiller Enclosure (CE #473), and its
renovation, the demolition of the existing Truitt facility and the construction of a new
seawater laboratory. This new research laboratory will enable CBL to conduct
environmental sustainability research essential to the state and nation.
The replacement facility, ESRL, will complement the existing facilities on campus by
providing necessary laboratories, offices and modular wet laboratories for research work.
The State of Maryland is taking a leading role in supporting climate change and
environmental sustainability research, and this research facility can fill a unique and critical
role in the States efforts.
The focus of the ESRL will be to fill and expand the research needs created by the closure
of Truitt. Within the new ESRL, CBL researchers will continue and expand their cutting
edge research into ecosystem restoration, environmental sustainability and eco-toxicology.
Expanding research projects require resources and space no longer available at CBL.
Truitts closure removed 8 seawater laboratories and has limited the ability to conduct
research in this field. Research in these fields will be diminished, if not stopped, until a new
building can be constructed.
Current CBL research is sponsored through Federal, State and private organizations
including the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of
Agriculture, Department of Defense, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland
Department of the Environment and Chesapeake Bay Trust. Currently, research is being
conducted on 119 projects, representing $24M in environmental research and funding.
The new laboratory and support structure will be located on Williams Street, in the heart of
the CBL campus. All buildings located on the CBL campus are located within the
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.

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B. SITE PLAN
The selected site for the new building is the area currently occupied by Truitt. The area of
the site is approximately 82'x62', and the boundaries of the site are:
Williams Street on the northwest side
Existing parking lot on the northeast side
FRCFisheries Research Center and Seawater pad on the southeast side
Existing parking lot on the southwest side
The project also includes the renovation of the Chiller Enclosure, which is located on the
east side of Truitt. The area of the CE is approximately 54'x35'.
The selection of this site is consistent with the planning recommendations contained in the
"UMCES Facilities Master Plan" and has been refined to integrate similar research related
activities, including the FRCFRCFisheries Research Center and the Seawater Pad.
The topography of the site is, for all intents and purposes, level. The site for the
replacement facility ranges from a high of 12.5' at the south corner to a low of
approximately 12.1' at the northern edge. The elevation at the CE ranges from 11.2' on the
southeast side to 12.2' on the northwest side. The site shall require a topographic and
utility survey, to be ordered by the Design Consultant.
CBL will make available to the Design Consultant any existing utility plans, topographic
maps and building location plans. No assurances are given that these record drawings are
complete or accurate. It shall be the responsibility of the Design Consultant to engage the
services of a registered surveyor, to establish the precise location of all underground
utilities and/or services in the construction area, and to show same in detail on the design
drawings. If necessary, test holes and/or test borings may be made under the direction of
the Design Consultant, only after the approval of the CBL.
As the site is located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, there are restrictions and
specific requirements concerning existing and planned plantings.
See Appendix A for comprehensive maps of the CBL campus.

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C. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPOSED BUILDING

The ESRL will serve as a research facility with both modular and dedicated laboratories. It
will be two stories plus a basement, and will contain biological laboratories on each of the
three floors; modular and dedicated running seawater laboratories will be housed on the
first floor and dry laboratories will be housed on the second floor and in the basement.
Four modular and two dedicated running seawater laboratories will be on the first floor. A
flume will be located on the first level adjacent to the building. Four dedicated dry
laboratories will be assigned to specific faculty members while the remaining five dedicated
dry laboratories will be shared research space. The building will contain six offices, an
eight seat conference room and a twenty-five seat teaching laboratory. Twenty
researchers and staff members will be permanently assigned to the building.
The re-designed CE will house the multiple shared mechanical systems which are currently
supported through Truitt. This design should incorporate new technologies and equipment
and work to reduce the carbon footprint of the systems.
The buildings must be designed and constructed to qualify for as many LEED points as
economically feasible. At a minimum, the project must meet the LEED certification for new
construction. The elements and materials employed in new construction need to be tried,
low maintenance systems with a service expectancy of at least 40 years. While the hightechnology function of the area within the building may suggest the use of the newest
technology under development, the exterior expression of this function needs to be found in
dependable, tested materials and construction details compatible with the campus. The
new facility shall incorporate the latest technologies in thermal efficiency including high
efficiency lighting, thermal pane glass, variable speed air supply, and exhaust systems and
an automated building energy management system.
D. ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING
HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The proposed building must qualify for LEED certification and fit into the architectural
character of Solomons, MD - a historic town on the Chesapeake Bay. The building should
be a masonry and glass structure. The style, scale, and massing must be coordinated with
the prevailing style of adjacent historic campus buildings. The Design Consultant must
ensure that the style of this new building preserves the general design elements within the
campus.
The Solomons Master Plan (SMP) should be reviewed by the consultant as a part of the
design process. The revised 2009 SMP sets forth guidelines for new construction; these
guidelines emphasize the need for all buildings to fit into the character of the Solomons
Town Center:

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"In order to retain the small town character of Solomons Island, height limits of 35
feet, including the roof, should be observed from Lore Street south." (pg 24) This
area includes the CBL campus.
CBLs property is located in sub-area B2 which provides institutional use by us, and
the SMP aims to maintain the campus-like character of the property. The Design
Consultant should strive to follow the plans policies that CBL preserve the
architectural character of the area and to ensure compatibility with adjacent
residential areas (pp 31-32).
The SMP subsequently identifies "appearance guidelines" including building
materials, facade and roof colors, detailing, etc. This document should be read and
the recommendations put forward in it adhered to as much as possible.
Maximum use of evergreen planting should be used to buffer the new facility and
surrounding private residences.
Building style and appearance should reflect both the high-tech/scientific nature of
the functions housed within the neo-Georgian buildings located elsewhere on the
campus.
Buffering adjacent to private properties is critical. In addition to the effective use of
landscaping, a 30' setback should be observed if possible.
A 30' setback from mean high water is allowed with the following conditions: No
parking is allowed within the 30' setback; all materials, such as decks or walkways,
must have a pervious surface; no decks may be higher than 5' above ground level;
and only water dependent facilities are allowed within this area.
The location of the site is within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, so the foundation of the
building should not exceed its current footprint (approximately 62x82). The design of the
building should minimize disruption to the landscape and adjacent buildings.
In 2007, the FRCFRCFisheries Research Center was opened. Although it was designed to
be an FRC to the original Truitt, it is a stand-alone building and the two buildings are
connected via a semi-enclosed staircase between the buildings on the first and second
floor. This connection point needs to be enclosed coincident with the construction of the
ESRL to ensure proper weatherproofing, protect the research, and facilitate the transfer of
equipment between the two buildings. Both Truitt and the FRCutilize the seawater system,
share research space and share multiple mechanical systems. These mechanical
systems, which are located in the original Truitt facility, must be relocated prior to the
construction of the new building to ensure the continued operation of the FRC and other
campus laboratories.

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E. NET ASSIGNABLE SPACE

The proposed size of the ESRL is 14,828 GSF and 11,080 NASF. The CE will also be
renovated as a part of this program. Its current GSF is 1,544 and an additional 1,500 GSF
will be added as part of this program (none of this space will be assignable).
The breakdown of the NASF for the ESRL is as follows:
Table 1
Increase in NASF
Space
Research Lab
Teaching Lab
Office/Conf.
Storage
Total
HEGIS
Code
250/255
210
300/350
730
Existing
R.V. Truitt
Laboratory
6,642
0
1,396
23
7,771
Proposed
ESRL
Laboratory
9,296
660
1,124
0
11,080
Difference
+ 2,654
+ 660
- 272
23
+ 3,309
The increase of 3,309 NASF is due to a better allocation of space in the ESRL and by
cantilevering the first and second floors of the building over the existing basement footprint.
The basement footprint will remain the same as Truitt.
A breakdown on the assignable space is as follows:
Table 2
Room Use Code Summary
Room
Use Code
Room Use
210
Teaching Laboratory
250
255
Laboratory
Laboratory Service
5,804
3,492
310
350
TOTAL
Office
Conference
900
224
11,080

NASF
660
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F. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS WITHIN SPACE

The majority of space within the ESRL will be used for scientific research. Space will also
be used for teaching and office space. The majority of mechanical space will be relocated
into the CE.
Research: All space coded with a HEGIS code of 250/255 will be used for research. This
space, either dedicated or shared, needs to be set up to accommodate multiple personnel
and varied types of equipment.
There will be four dedicated dry research laboratories. Each will have 4-6 people
assigned to them and the rooms will need ample space for equipment and research
samples. Each dry laboratory should have a sub-room where the staffers can
conduct specialized experiments.
There will be five shared laboratories in the ESRL. Three will be equipment
laboratories, where staffers from multiple labs can access common equipment.
There will be one microscope laboratory, which will centralize all of the scope work
for the building, and one culture preparation laboratory.
Four modular and two dedicated wet laboratories will be in the ESRL. These
laboratories will need space for two to four staffers per laboratory and will provide
running fresh water and seawater.
An exterior flume will be set up alongside of the ESRL. It needs to be sized to
provide sufficient space for four to six researchers to conduct research.
Teaching: One teaching laboratory (HEGIS code 210) will be set up for the building.
This laboratory will be the only teaching laboratory on CBLs campus and need
sufficient space to accommodate 25 students. The laboratory will hold over 50
educational and outreach programs on an annual basis and will reach approximately
500 students each year. These programs will be designed for all levels of education;
specifically K-16, graduate, as well as teacher and community outreach programs.
Office Space: There will be six offices within the ESRL.
Five faculty offices will be set up in the building. Three of the offices will be on the
second floor and two will be located in the basement.
One two-person staff office will be located on the first floor.
One conference room will be set up on the second floor of the ESRL. It must be
sufficiently sized to hold 10-12 people for meetings. An integrated video network
(IVN) will also be set up to provide remote teaching opportunities.
G. PROXIMITY OF SPACE
The ESRL will have three entrances: a main entrance which will be on the first floor on
Williams Street, a back entrance that connects via the FRC and a basement service
entrance. Visitors will enter from Williams Street; this entry should have dual entry doors
and open into a small reception area. A wall needs to separate the reception area from the
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rest of the first floor, as that floor will house the modular and dedicated wet laboratories.
Personnel can access the remainder of the first floor by moving to the left or right from the
reception area. There should be two main hallways leading from the reception area. One
should quickly deliver visitors to the stairwell, the elevator and the connection point to the
FRC. Both hallways should provide quick access to the wet laboratories on that floor.
The stairs and the elevator should be located adjacent to one another, preferably near the
Williams Street entrance. Both will provide access to the basement and the second floor.
The elevator must be properly sized to provide for the transfer of large equipment and
personnel. This elevator will be the sole one for ESRL and the FRC. The current ADAcompliant elevator was installed in Truitt in 2001; it should be reviewed to determine if it
can be re-cycled and used in the new building.
Specific requirements for the layout of the space are as follows:
First Floor: The first floor will primarily house the modular and dedicated wet laboratories.
A culture lab, reception area and office space will also be located on the floor.
A central reception area needs to be located at the main entrance on Williams
Street. It should be separated from the first floor laboratories by a wall.
Two dedicated controlled wet laboratories should be located on the first floor. They
should be located adjacent to each other. All walls for these rooms should either not
have windows or provide controls to block outside light.
Four modular wet laboratories should be located on the floor. The labs can be
located either along an exterior wall or in the center of the building. The walls need
to be able to be adjustable to accommodate changing research needs.
A Culture Lab should be located on this floor. It should not have windows or should
provide controls to block outside light.
One office should be located on this floor; it needs to be located on an exterior wall
with operable windows.
Access to the FRC needs to be available from this floor. This access should be
located on the east side of the building.
Basement: The basement will house multiple dry laboratories, a teaching laboratory,
controlled temperature rooms, office space and a mechanical room. As these rooms will be
located partially below grade, the consultant should aim to provide as much natural light as
possible on this level.
There will be one dedicated dry laboratory which should have two rooms; one large
room for research, and one smaller room for the storage of equipment and run
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The teaching laboratory should provide flexibility for its users. It will need to have
benchtops to allow for hands-on experiments by the students and current
technology, such as overhead projectors and interactive whiteboards.
The basement will also contain several shared labs: two shared equipment labs,
one microscope lab, and two temperature controlled rooms.
Two offices will also be located on this level; one will serve as a faculty office and
the other one will be used by visiting researchers.
One unisex restroom should be located on this floor, close to the stairs and the
elevator.
The mechanical room will house the electrical panel for the building. All other
utilities will be housed in the Chiller Enclosure (#473).
Second Floor: The second floor will house the majority of the dedicated dry laboratories
within the building.
Three dedicated laboratories will be on this level and need to be located on an
exterior wall which provides ample natural light. Each lab needs to have two rooms,
one main room for research and a smaller room to store equipment and run
specialized experiments.
Three faculty offices should be located adjacent to these labs. These offices should
also be located on exterior walls and have operable windows.
A small 10-12 person conference room should be located on this floor. It should be
located close to the faculty office space.
A shared equipment lab and temperature control room should also be located on this
floor.
Two unisex restrooms should be located on the second floor, and should be located
close to the stairs and the elevator.
Access to the FRCneeds to be available from this floor. This access should be
located on the east side of the building.
Exterior: A re-circulating flume will also be installed on the site as part of the project. The
pad needs to be installed adjacent to the new facility and the FRC. A location near the
existing seawater pad (currently at the FRC) or the CE would be preferred. The concrete
pad will need to be reinforced due to the weight of the flume and sufficient area is
necessary for the head and tail tanks and pumps required for running the equipment. A
roof will be required for the project to protect the research and equipment.
Functional and special layouts (Bubble diagrams) of each floor of the ESRL are attached in
Appendix B.

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H. NOT APPLICABLE
I. CLIENT SERVICE AREAS
The section is not applicable to this project.
J. SERVICE AREA LOCATIONS
The primary service area for this building is located in the FRC. This loading area will
receive deliveries and research samples and is located on Farran Avenue. Large
equipment deliveries will occur through this service area.
Two secondary service area needs to be located off the Williams Street parking lots on the
north and south sides of the new facility. The north service area will be near the CE (#473)
and will utilize the access ramp that runs along the FRC and ties into the staircase that
connects the two buildings. The south service area will provide access to the connector
between the buildings and to the seawater pad (SW). The Design Consultant should
ensure that the service areas are free of noise and visual clutter and that the areas do not
negatively impact the research being undertaken in the facility.
The following criteria should govern the design of the Service Area:
Consolidation: Service Areas should be consolidated wherever possible so the
access points can be minimized. Parking for service vehicles should be located in
the designated service area and integrated within the service zone. Access points to
service areas within the building are to be located on the exterior of the building
where possible to insure ease of access. The FRC currently provides ample parking
and ease of entry for the primary Service Area.
Location and Screening: Service areas are to be screened from surrounding activity
centers and pathways. Service areas should be located to avoid conflicts with
pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
Design Process: Service requirements should be designed as a unified system from
the early stages of design and are described within the space requirements section
of the facility program. Service access and egress may prescribe building location
or orientation, especially in cases where adjacent compatible support functions exist.
Separation of Public and Private Areas: The site development should be designed
so that public and private space is clearly defined. Parking areas located directly
adjacent to service areas without visual separation can be a source of security
problems and vehicular circulation conflict.
See Appendix B for Bubble Diagrams of each service area.

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K. CLIENT TRAFFIC
In the overall design, careful attention should be given to the circulation patterns of staff,
students and visitors. Most external traffic will enter the building through the Williams
Street entrance, where it will proceed to either the stairways or elevator for access to the
basement and second floor. These areas need to be located close to the main entrance to
facilitate this movement of traffic. Internal traffic (researchers) will enter either via the
Williams Street entrance or through the connection between the ESRL and the existing
FRC. This access can be via the first or second floor. A basement/service entrance will
provide fire egress and be accessible to CBL personnel.
The main entrance to the building must immediately convey a sense of the building and its
activities to those who enter, from first time visitors to persons well acquainted with the
building. The space must be warm and inviting, and should impact a sense of direction to
various spaces.
The relative size of the horizontal circulation elements (lobbies and corridors) shall be
appropriate to those areas directly served and to the movement of persons from one area
to another. Those elements shall be designed with due consideration to the ratio of net
assignable square feet to gross square feet. Circulation spaces should serve double duty
as a means to promote spontaneous social interaction, and encourage the exchange of
ideas and information. This pattern also insures greater surveillance of public spaces by
the staff, thereby discouraging theft and vandalism. The Design Consultant should avoid
long, narrow corridors which serve no function but to travel from point to point.
L. SPECIAL CONVENIENCE AREAS
A small reception area needs to be located at the Williams Street entrance to the building.
A wall should be located between the entry doors and the modular wet labs to provide an
inviting and non-cluttered entrance for visitors and guests. The reception area should be
sized to allow for the following:
Furniture appropriate for a common area.
A display case, sized at 6'x3'x2', should be built into a wall. This case will provide
space to show research specimens and study results.
A conference room should be located on the second floor of the building, and should be
sized for a 10-12 person conference table. It will be utilized for small classroom instruction
and lab meetings. It should be located adjacent to the office space and not interfere with
research space.

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M. SPECIFICATION SHEETS
Table 3
Proposed Program Space Allocation
Functional Area Code Quantity Capacity Average
NASF/Unit
Total
NASF
Research
Seawater Lab Modular
Dedicated
Seawater Lab
Biology Lab
Flume*
Culture / Prep
Lab
Microscope Lab
Shared
Equipment Lab
Climate
Chambers
250
4-6
500
2,000
250
4-6
400
800
250
255
255
4
1
1
4-6
4-6
4-6
751
1,000
576
3,004
1,000
576
255
255
2
3
4-6
4-6
190
512
380
1536
255
N/A
100
500
Teaching Lab
210
20-25
660
660
Faculty Offices
Staff Office
Conference
Room
310
310
350
5
1
1
1
2
10-12
150
150
224
750
150
224
020
030
030
030
030
030
1
3
1
3
1
1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Teaching
Office
Bldg Support
Lobby
Housekeeping
Mechanical
Rest Rooms
Telecom
Utilities**
*
The flume will be located on the ** exterior side of the ESRL.

The utilities will be located in the SCUB.
**

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UNIT:
GROUP:
SPACE:
CAPACITY:
AREA:
NO. REQUIRED:
TOTAL AREA:
ROOM USE CODE:
1. Research
A. Modular Seawater Laboratories (4)
1- 2
500 NASF
4
2000 NASF
250
FUNCTION:
Seawater Research Laboratories: 4 Modules (A, B, C and D)
with each module consisting of 500 NASF.
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate on first floor, convenient to entrance.
NOTE: Only the Seawater laboratories are designated Modules A, B, C, D. The use of the module designation
represents the functional use of the particular space group. All of the other spaces/labs are non-modular.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in (Each Space):
None
Movable (Each Space):
MODULE A
2 round fiberglass culture tanks, each 72" diameter x 30"H
1 mobile steel cart, 48"x24" with upper and lower tray
MODULE B
2 fiberglass raceways, each 144"L x 20"W x 12"H
Rack constructed of 3" X 3" FRP ANGLE, 144"L x 24"W x 84"H
MODULE C
3 rectangular culture tanks, each 72"L x 24"W x 6"H
1 rectangular culture tank, 48"L x 24"W x 12"H
1 rectangular culture tank, 48"L x 24"W x 16"H
MODULE D

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UNIT:
GROUP:
SPACE:
1. Research
A. Modular Seawater Laboratory, continued
EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
MODULES A, B, C, D
None
UTILITIES:
MODULES A, B, C, D
110 V GFI electrical outlets
220 V GFI electrical outlets
Hot and cold water
Well water, raw seawater, filtered seawater, heated and chilled seawater available
by overhead supply manifold
Timer-controlled overhead lighting with individual banks controlled independently
HVAC
Air supplied by regenerative blower
Voice and data capability
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
MODULES A, B, C, D
Non-slip floor surface
Drain troughs in floor with removable cover
Reinforced concrete floors
Waterproof wall surface
No windows
Ability to secure each module from general circulation (movable partition with door)

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UNIT:
GROUP:
SPACE:
CAPACITY:
AREA:
NO. REQUIRED:
TOTAL AREA:
ROOM USE CODE:
1. Research
B. Controlled Environmental Wet Laboratories
3-4
400 NASF
2
800 NASF
250
FUNCTION:
be controlled.
Controlled Seawater laboratories where light, temperature can
RELATIONSHIP:
first floor.
Locate convenient to modular seawater Laboratories on the
NEW EQUIPMENT:
CWL #1
Built-in:
Ceiling-mounted retractable reel hose storage
Wall-mounted cabinetry for storing glassware and supplies
Wall-mounted storage shelves for glassware and supplies
Wall-mounted storage shelves for aquaculture materials
Laboratory tub sink, 25"L x 10"H x 15"W
Laboratory pegboard mounted above sink
Movable:
3' W X 10' L Lab Table
4 rectangular fiberglass culture tanks, 60"L x 24"H
1 fiberglass raceway, 130"L x 30"W x 18"H
1 bench height lab stool
1 6' fiberglass ladder
1 tool chest, 8 drawer, 44"L x 18"W x 34"H
1 hand truck
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CWL #2
Built-in:
Ceiling-mounted retractable reel hose storage
Wall-mounted cabinetry for storing glassware and supplies
Wall-mounted storage shelves for glassware and supplies
Wall-mounted storage shelves for aquaculture materials
Laboratory tub sink, 25"L x 10"H x 15"W
Laboratory pegboard mounted above sink
Movable:
3'-0" W X 20'-0" L Lab Table along one wall
4 rectangular fiberglass culture tanks, 60"L x 24"H
1 fiberglass raceway, 130"L x 30"W x 18"H
1 bench height lab stool
1 6' fiberglass ladder
1 tool chest, 8 drawer, 44"L x 18"W x 34"H
1 hand truck
EXISTING EQUIPMENT: None
UTILITIES:
115V GFI Outlets throughout and above Lab Table
130V GFI Outlets throughout and above Lab Table
In-line heating and chilling
Hot and cold water
Deionized / reverse osmosis water source
Independent timer-controlled overhead lighting and temperature controls.
Halogen natural sunlight lamps
Drain troughs in floor with removable cover
Flow-through seawater and freshwater systems
UV sterilization on seawater and freshwater lines, sufficiently sized to handle large
volumes of water
Air supplied by regenerated blower
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C. Biology Laboratory #1
4-6
720 NASF
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720 NASF
250
Biology Research Laboratory.
Convenient to Shared Labs and Climate Chambers.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
Standing height, chemical resistant laboratory benches / wall-mounted base
cabinetry arranged in U shape along long wall
Sitting height benches / wall-mounted base cabinetry around periphery
Upper wall-mounted cabinetry around periphery
Double drawer peninsula bench
Chemical resistant sink
Standard non-chemical sink
2 Fume Hoods with Chemical Storage Cabinets
4 Wall-mounted holders for gas cylinders
Movable:
1 large (minimum 5'x3'x7') incubator dedicated to respirometry
1 High speed Oxymax Respirometry sensor - replaces existing unit (Columbus
Instruments)
1 Oxymax ER benchtop/portable unit, open system, configured for O2 and CO2
analysis - provides open system capabilities (Columbus Instruments).
1 Goldfisch fat and oil extractor (VWR)
1 large refrigerator
1 microtome + paraffin heater etc.
1 desiccator cabinet + vacuum pump
1 free-standing ultra-low temperature freezer
Modular tables in center to seat 8 with direct lighting overhead
8 chairs and stools for bench seating
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C. Biology Laboratory #1, continued
EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
1 glove box
1 microbalance
3 analytical balances
2 top loading balances
1 soxhlet apparatus
1 micro-oxymax respirometer with incubator
1 Drying oven
1 small-egg incubator
1 refrigerator
1 chest freezer
1 body electrical conductivity instrument (TOBEC)
2 computers
1 scanner
1 printer
2 microscopes
UTILITIES:
115V GFI electrical outlets
Hot and cold water (well)
Deionized/Reverse Osmosis water system
Epoxy coated non-slip floor finish
Floor drains
Chemical contamination eye wash stations

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4-6
720 NASF
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720 NASF
250
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Biology Research Laboratory
RELATIONSHIP:
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Built-in:
Upper wall-mounted cabinetry around
Large tall unit storage cabinet for field instruments
1 Chemical resistant sink
1 Standard non-chemical sink
Vaccum system (for water filtration etc)
Storage area for gas tanks connected to Ion and Gas chromatographs
3 free-standing ultra-low temperature freezers
1 refrigerator
Lachat Flow Injection Analyzer
Spectrophotometer
Modular bench tables to seat 8with direct overhead lighting
8 chairs and stools for bench tables

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EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
Ion Chromatograph
Gas Chromatograph
2 computers
7 microscopes
Balance
Muffle furnace and chimney
Drying oven
ISCO samplers
UTILITIES:
Floor drains

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4-6
800 NASF
1
800 NASF
250
Biology Research Laboratories.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
Large tall unit storage cabinet for field instruments
Storage area for gas tanks connected to Ion and Gas chromatographs
3 free-standing ultra-low temperature freezers
1 refrigerator
Lachat autoanalyzer
CHN elemental analayzer
Spectrofluorometer
Gas chromatograph
Freeze dryer system
Modular tables in center to seat 8 with direct lighting overhead
8 chairs and stools for bench seating

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EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
Vacuum pump and filtering accessories
6 freezers
2 refrigerators
1 analytical balance
TOC/TN autoanalyzer
Benchtop scanning UV/Vis spectrophotometer
2 computers
2 flow meters
Minisondes
Large scale preparative chromatography columns
Watson Marlow peristaltic pumps
UTILITIES:
Floor drains

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2-4
704 NASF
1
704 NASF
250
Biology Research Laboratories.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
Modular bench tables to seat 8 with direct overhead lighting
8 Chairs and stools for bench tables
4 Bookcases
UTILITIES:
Floor drains

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D. Microscope Lab
1-2
144 NASF
1
144 NASF
250
FUNCTION:
Provide cytological analysis for biological laboratory functions.
RELATIONSHIP:
Convenient to biology laboratories and climate chambers.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
Double deep sink with integral draining boards
Motion Analysis facility with computer rack furniture including 2' x 72" pre-configured
unit, 2 x corner work surface, peninsula unit, and non-fluorescent, incandescent
lighting on a separate dimmer control
Movable:
Explosion-proof Chemical storage cabinet
Micro-plate Fluorometer (bench top)
Fluorescent Compound Microscope (bench top)
UTILITIES:
HPLC water source
Floor drains
No windows on walls

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E. Culture/Sample Prep Room
2-4
576 NASF
1
576 NASF
255
FUNCTION:
Prepare culture of phytoplankton and zooplankton species for
experiments and for feeding fish and invertebrates.
RELATIONSHIP:
Convenient to seawater laboratories
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
3'W Lab Bench with securable cabinets above and below
Built-in sink in lab bench
Lab pegboard mounted above sink
Movable:
8 clear culture tanks, each 12" diameter x 48"H
4 conical fiberglass rearing tanks, each 40 gallons
20, 5 gallon glass carboys
20, 5 gallon glass aquaria
1 wall-mounted seawater filtration station, 4, 20" canisters, filtration to 0.2m
9, 4 shelf stainless steel wire culture racks, each 48"W x 18"D x 72"H
2 mobile modular tables
4 table height stools
UTILITIES:
Hot and cold tap water
Hook up for Deionized/Reverse Osmosis water system
Drain trough in floor with removable cover

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E. Culture/Sample Prep Room, cont.
Timer-controlled overhead lighting with individual banks controlled independently
HVAC
Air supplied by regenerative blower
Room to be partially divided by a 60"H partition into separate areas for
phytoplankton and zooplankton
Walls of phytoplankton area to be lined with timer-controlled light banks
Temperature control, 2.0C

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F. Controlled Temperature Rooms
N/A
Varies
5
516 NSF
255
FUNCTION:
Controlled Environment Room
RELATIONSHIP:
Convenient to biology laboratories on each floor
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Small sink
Work table, 72"L x 24"W x 72"H
Stainless steel wire shelving, 4 shelves - 18"D x 48" W x 72"H
UTILITIES:
115V AC electrical GFI outlets
Temperature range: 0 - 30 C
Temperature control: 1 C
Timer controlled overhead lighting
Temperature recorder
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G. Shared Equipment Laboratories
2-4
384-440 NASF each
3
1264 NASF
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Laboratory space with shared research equipment
Convenient to biology laboratories.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
SEL #1
Built-in:
Standing height, chemical resistant laboratory benches, open below
Vacuum filtration system
Movable:
2 Muffle Furnaces, 220 V
4 dry ovens, 220 V
SEL #2
Built-in:
Vacuum filtration system
Movable:
3 minus 80 degree freezers
3 chest freezers
1 autoclave
Liquid nitrogen generator
2 modular tables

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G. Shared Equipment Laboratories, cont.
SEL#3
Built-in:
Fume hood with chemical storage cabinet
Movable:
2 modular tables
EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
SEL#1 and SEL#2
None
SEL #3
Ion chromatograph
UTILITIES:
Timer controlled light
UPS
Hot and cold well water
No Windows
Special Ventilation to dissipate heat loads

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H. Outdoor Recirculating Flume
4-6
1000 NASF
1
1000 NASF
255
Biological Flume
RELATIONSHIP:
Located outside of building, convenient to running seawater
Laboratories and Culture Room
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
10m x 30cm x 50cm recirculating Plexiglas flume
500 gallon headtank
1 tailtank
1200 gpm variable speed pump (sufficiently sized to provide flow velocity of 50
cm/second)
Movable:
UTILITIES:
480 v 3 phase electrical line
2 ambient temperature seawater lines
1 well water line
External heating unit for temperature control
Reinforced 50'x20' concrete pad located adjacent to building
Hook ups for flow through seawater and freshwater systems
Non-slip floor surface
Drain trough with removable cover that lead to drainage system
Roof

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A. Teaching Laboratory
20-25
660 NASF
1
660 NASF
210
FUNCTION:
Classroom and laboratory.
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate convenient to one of the laboratories.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
2 worktop assemblies in center of the room, each 10'L x 4'W
1 - 2'W worktop assembly along one wall of room
Wall-mounted cabinets above worktop assembly across rear wall
2- 25"L x 10"H x 15"W laboratory tub sink with lab pegboard mounted above sinks
64" Interactive Whiteboard (Smart board)
Movable:
20 dissecting microscopes
10 compound microscopes
25 chairs
1 high end multimedia computer
3 storage cabinets, each 72"H x 48"W x 18"D
1 safety cabinet for flammable liquid, 65"H x 42"W x 18"D
1 top loading balance, 300g
UTILITIES:
UPS
Hot and cold well water
Floor drain
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A. Faculty/Staff Work Area
1- 3
Varies
6
900 NASF
310
FUNCTION:
Faculty and/or Staff Office
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate convenient to Biology Labs.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Faculty Offices
Built-in (Each Space)
3'H x 4'W Bulletin Board
3'H x 4'W White Board
Movable (Each Space)
1 modular computer desk
1 upholstered chair
2 side chairs
1 - 3'W x 7'H Bookcase
1 - 4 drawer lateral file cabinet
1 telephone
Staff Office
Built-in (Each Space)
3'H x 4'W Bulletin Board
Movable (Each Space)
2 modular computer desk
2 upholstered chair
2 side chairs
1 - 3'W x 7'H Bookcase
2 - 4 drawer lateral file cabinet
2 telephone

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A. Faculty/Staff Work Area, cont.
UTILITIES (EACH):
4 telephone connection
4 data connection
UPS protected duplex 115v electrical outlets
Provide floor surface of anti-static carpet and ceiling of acoustical material
Windows on outside wall that open (first and second floors only)
Walls should be drywall

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B. Conference Room
10-12
224 NASF
1
224 NASF
310
Meeting place for faculty and students
Locate convenient to faculty offices on the second floor.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in
Integrated Video network, including:
o POLYCOM integrated CODEC
o Wall mount monitor/TV
o DVR unit
o Standalone slimline PC
o Document camera ("ELMO")
Movable
1 - 6'x10' conference table
12 upholstered chairs
1 telephone
EXISTING EQUIPMENT: NONE
UTILITIES:
4 telephone connection
4 data connection
UPS protected duplex 115v electrical outlets
Provide floor surface of anti-static carpet and ceiling of acoustical material
Walls should be drywall

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4. Building Support
A. Lobby
N/A
As required
1
As required
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FUNCTION:
The primary building entrance that also provides a weather lock.
RELATIONSHIP:
Serves as the visitor entry point and provides direct access to

the laboratory and the FRC.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
Entry control system for non-staffed hours
Maps and signage system
Public telephone
1 - 250 gallon aquarium
1 display case, 6'x3'x2'
Movable:
4 visitor chairs with arms
2 side tables
UTILITIES:
Public telephone connection
Duplex 115v electrical outlets
Emergency lighting
ADAAG accessible
Easily maintained and durable floor covering

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B. Housekeeping Closet
N/A
40 NSF (minimum of 4'-6"D x 8'-0" W)
1 per Floor
As required
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FUNCTION:
Custodial equipment and minimal supplies storage.
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate with convenient access to activity areas.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
3' x 3' floor mounted pre-cast mop sink
3' shelf above sink
Mop strip above mop sink
None
UTILITIES:
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C. Telecom Closet
N/A
35 NSF (minimum of 5'-0"D x 7'-0"W)
1 per Floor
As required
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FUNCTION:
Hold telecommunications equipment and wires.
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate with convenient access to activity areas.
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in:
None
Movable:
None
UTILITIES:
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D. Restrooms
As required
Areas as Required
3
As required
030
FUNCTION:
Public restrooms for faculty, staff, students and

visitors.
RELATIONSHIP:
Locate with convenient access to activity areas and

access points (stairs/elevator)
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Toilets
Sinks
Urinals
Mirrors
Soap and hand dispensers/receptacles
Counter
None
UTILITIES:
Floor Drain
2 - 120V GFI receptacles on a separate 20 amp service on wall about
lavatories and adjacent to wall-mounted mirrors
Provide CCMS connection to campus system
Provide lockable access
ADAAG accessible
Walls - ceramic tile to at least 4'-0" AFF
Floor - ceramic tile
Windows - none

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E. SCUB
As required
Areas as Required
1
As required
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FUNCTION:
Serve as a centralized distribution system for

shared mechanical systems.
RELATIONSHIP:
Convert current Chiller Enclosure (#473)
NEW EQUIPMENT:
Built-in
15 PSI heat exchanger
2" Condensate receiver system with dual alternating pumps
4" Pumps for heated and chilled water.
7 Variable frequency seawater pumps
Seawater filtration system, including 6 filter tanks
Seawater temperature conditioning system, including
o 4 smoothing tanks
o 4 mixing tanks
Movable
None
EXISTING EQUIPMENT:
4 Titanium heat exchangers
UTILITIES:
Timer controlled light
UPS
Hook up to well water
Hook up to seawater lines
Provide lockable access
Brick Exterior Walls
Floor reinforced concrete
Soundproofing
Windows - none
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N. OPEN OFFICE LAYOUT

All office space will be enclosed, and offices on the first and second floors should
be located on an exterior wall with a window.
O. SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS
Locking cabinetry will be required in each of the environmental labs for the
storage of chemicals. Each of the dedicated laboratories should have a smaller
room within it for the storage of equipment and hazardous materials. These
rooms will also be used for research and therefore need to have cabinetry and
tabletops. Each fume hood should be mounted on a locking chemical storage
cabinet for the storage of hazardous materials.
P. ADA NEEDS
The criteria regarding building design for the disabled is outlined in the Building
Design Criteria Section. All design development must conform to the ADAAG,
and its pursuant guidelines. The following need to be incorporated into the site
design:
Parking: Specifically designated and dimensioned parking spaces
designed in accordance with good design standards are to be located in
close proximity of the major access point of the building. These should be
level and clearly marked as reserved for the disabled. Parking as per
ADAAG guidelines shall be met. Sufficient parking currently exists in the
two lots adjacent to the building; these lots do not need to be enlarged.
Walkways: Walkways connecting accessible building entrances to parking
for the disabled, off-site circulation and other facilities within the building
complex must meet identified design criteria for the disabled. Stairs, curbs
and excessive grades should be avoided or alternate means of movement
provided. Curb cuts in accordance with current design criteria must be
provided where walkways intersect roads or provide access to parking
facilities.
Entries: Major points of entry to the building must be accessible for people
with disabilities. All entry doors, and associated vestibule doors, are to be
provided with automatic door openers. In addition, all other entry points
should be accessible if physically and economically feasible. In all cases,
entry points closest to designated parking areas for people with disabilities
must be designed to permit accessibility by people with disabilities.
Ramps or other special features are to be integrated into the total design
so as not to appear as a special conciliatory feature.
Graphics: A graphic system must be included in the site design to indicate
parking spaces and to direct people with disabilities to accessible building
entrances. Signage must comply with criteria in the ADAAG.
A handicapped accessible ramp was built as part of the FRC. This ramp
is accessible via the connector between the two buildings.
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Q. STAIRWELLS/ELEVATORS
The ESRL should have one interior stairwell that is easily accessible to the front
entrance of the building. This stairwell will provide access to all floors within the
building. The stairway connector between the original building (Truitt) and the
FRC can be utilized as the second stairway. This stairway needs to be enclosed
as a part of the construction project.
An elevator must be installed in the new building. It needs to be ADA compliant
and appropriately sized to allow for the movement of laboratory equipment and
supplies and personnel. The elevator should be located close to the Williams
Street entrance of the ESRL and the interior stairwell.
The Design Consultant should try to reuse the elevator that is currently in Truitt.
It is ADA compliant and was installed in 2001.
R. DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
There are several issues that need to be incorporated into the design and
construction of the ESRL and the relocation of the utilities to the CE:
Utilities: This project includes the relocation/replacement of multiple
mechanical systems from the original Truitt Building. These mechanical
systems are shared by multiple buildings (Truitt #453, FRC #486 and Cory
Hall #451). McDonough, Bolyard and Peck was hired in September 2008
to conduct a review and cost estimate concerning the relocation of the
systems. It is attached as Appendix C.
Laboratory Design: All laboratories with running seawater need to be
located on the first floor due to cost constraints and the need to centralize
the seawater. They cannot be installed in the basement without additional
costs for pumps, and should not be located on the second floor due to
humidity concerns. The running seawater laboratories will require
additional drainage and return systems that are not found in dry
laboratories. Four of the wet laboratories need to be modular. This
design flexibility will allow the size of them to be adjusted due to research
needs.
S. BUILDING CONTROLS
The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory operates a campus-wide central control
and monitoring system. A new Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS)
system, the Honeywell SymmetrE, was installed in 2008. It is the Design
Consultant's responsibility to make provisions for the installation of a building
CCMS that interfaces with the centralized equipment located in the Mansueti
Laboratory (#459). The CCMS must be an FRC of the campus system and not
an independent system. The campus system is used to override local building
control systems, but does not replace them. Therefore, a complete local (stand
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alone) system must be provided and integrated with the campus-wide CCMS.
Separate local systems need to be set up in ESRL, CE and the FRC.
The scope of the CCMS design shall incorporate the operating characteristics for
the proposed facility with regard to the capabilities of the existing campus CCMS,
resulting in an optimally designed CCMS in terms of effectiveness and cost. The
guiding principles for this design are to provide remote start/stop and reset for all
HVAC systems and other major equipment; to monitor energy using systems for
actual loads and conditions and all systems for alarm status and critical
malfunctions. The desired CCMS shall provide surveillance and optimal
operation of the HVAC and other systems and provide metering information as to
actual utility usage.
The Design Consultant is required to communicate with CBL in order to obtain
the present capabilities of the campus CCMS and to provide a plan for the
energy efficient operation of the HVAC systems. This plan shall be coordinated
with the life cycle costing and HVAC load analysis in the energy analysis section
to produce the most energy efficient facility design. It shall also delineate the
scope of control between the local controls, CCMS override control, and fail safe
arrangements by HVAC systems.
It is the Design Consultants responsibility to make provisions for the complete
system installation in the ESRL, the Chiller Enclosure and the FRC, including:
All electrical and mechanical interfaces to the building systems and
equipment.
All electrical and mechanical system components required by the CCMS.
All sensors, contacts, equipment and system interfaces and metering
points.
Interface the new buildings CCMS to the existing CCMS central
equipment. This interface includes all necessary alterations to the
central processing unit and the software routines located in the
Mansueti Laboratory (#459).
FRC of underground duct bank and communications cables from the
existing CCMS to the new CCMS panels in the three buildings.
T. CENTRAL HEATING/COOLING FACILITY
Year-round thermal and humidity (as required) control of the environment shall
be provided. This shall include all ventilation and exhaust requirements, as
required by reference codes. Energy conservation measures shall be utilized
wherever possible. Requirements of the central system are as follows:
Accurate space and block loads shall be calculated based on known data
or clearly stated assumptions. These assumptions shall be made
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available, with other system analysis reports (i.e., life cycle studies) for
review.
The HVAC shall be adequately zoned with controls to accommodate
space use. The systems should be flexible to allow for changes in space
configuration as required. Anticipated future load(s) shall be considered in
system design, as applicable. System redundancy, smoke removal
capability, and other particular requirements shall be determined on a
case by case basis.
Access to, and maintenance of, all HVAC equipment is of great
importance. HVAC systems and their spaces and enclosures shall be
designed for easy and repeated access, particularly for normal routine
service procedures.
HVAC sound levels shall be within acceptable limits, as determined by
industry standards.
U. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Design Consultant is directed to consult with University of Maryland College
Park Architecture, Engineering and Construction Department(AEC) when
designing the electrical system for this facility. Specific information concerning
the available electrical services on campus including existing distribution system
drawings and details on voltage, phasing, capacity and specifications on desired
design criteria, can be obtained through CBL or AEC as available.
The Design Consultant is required to meet all codes regarding safety and access
to all electrical equipment.
Specific requirements for electrical services in selected spaces will be presented
in the "Space Requirements" section of the Facility Program. Generally, the
Design Consultant is to abide by the following:
All major mechanical equipment shall be served at 480 Volt, 3 Phase.
At least one 20 Amp, 125 Volt duplex receptacle grounding shall be
provided on each wall in office spaces.
All outlets shall be considered 360 VA each and each outlet circuit shall be
considered to be loaded for 2,160 VA.
Duct bank is to be utilized for all feeder wiring runs outside the building.
The grounding wire (green wire) shall run in each raceway and shall be full
sized.
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Multi-wire systems may be used for lighting. However, for receptacles,

(and especially in areas using computer equipment) either a separate
neutral shall be used for each branch circuit or the neutral shall be sized at
least 125% of the phased wires (due to third harmonics).
The electrical closets, feeders and panels shall be sized to handle an
additional 25% in future growth.
Emergency Power: A three-phase, 60 Hertz emergency power generator, with
noise suppression enclosure, shall be provided for emergency telephone service,
fire alarm system, security systems, egress and emergency (life safety) lighting in
all corridors, vestibules and stairwells, the CCMS, any critical electronic
equipment, as well as for mechanical equipment which could cause catastrophic
losses if power was interrupted (i.e. sump pumps, pipe heaters, etc.) and for all
other spaces as designated in the Facility Program. Emergency lighting shall
also be provided in major mechanical and electrical spaces to permit emergency
equipment inspection and in occupied spaces as required (especially windowless
spaces such as restrooms) to permit safe evacuation of the building. Voltage
output and control of emergency generator shall be determined by the Design
Consultant. Fuel to power the generator shall be selected on the basis of cost
and availability with a preference for natural gas followed by fuel oil and propane
gas. The generator needs to be connected to the Automatic Transfer System
(ATS) to CCMS, to monitor generator's status (on/off).
Lighting: A total evaluation based on user requirements, energy conservation and
fixture compatibility will be necessary. The general criteria to be considered are
as follows:
Design the lighting system in accordance with the latest engineering
practices and standards.
Install items to meet high standards of quality, comfort, noise control and
maintenance.
Coordinate lighting layouts with the design so as to control interior and
exterior brightness; secure non-glare surface finishes with maximum
reflection factors and minimum deterioration; incorporate flexibility to
accommodate space changes.
Provide 2' x 4' lamps with T-8 ballasts. However, in the event space
limitations require additional illumination in some areas, 2' x 2' lamps with
T-8 ballasts may be utilized.
Provide a convenient means to relamp, clean, repair or replace lighting
fixtures. Give special consideration to fixtures mounted in inaccessible or
hazardous locations by providing chain or cable-operated disconnecting
hangers, winches, catwalks, overhead access, etc. Avoid nonessential,
inaccessible fixtures.
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Consider fixture lamp life. Incandescent lamps should only be used to

meet design specifications for special areas, such as task lighting in
offices.
Unless otherwise identified in the Facility Program, the average
maintained foot candles for the different areas within the building shall
conform to standards established within the Electrical Design Services
Guidelines as published by the UMCP AEC. As a minimum, all spaces
shall have lighting intensities in accordance with the recommendations of
the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).
Occupancy sensors, timers, etc. should be utilized in most common areas,
such as hallways and restrooms.
Lighting shall use high power factor ballast and energy saving
lamps/ballasts.
Multiple switching shall be utilized wherever possible.
Emergency exits shall be marked with illuminated green exit signs.
Exterior Lights should be automated via a photo cell sensor.
V. DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
All data processing equipment will be stored in our IT facility located in Nice Hall
(#452). Each lab and office in ESRL will have individual computers, and their
requirements are outlined in the next section.
W. IT REQUIREMENTS
The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory will provide standard telecommunications
specifications to the Consultant for incorporation into the Contract Documents.
Voice, data, interactive video, and special requirements will need to be
addressed by the Consultant after conferring with the user.
Two different types of telecommunications outlets will be provided for the
building. For most areas, the outlet will consist of a duplex RJ-45 jack wired with
four pair unshielded twisted pair Cat.5e each capable of standard gigabit
Ethernet communication. All voice and data connectivity on each floor will be
terminated at a designated wiring closet on that floor to include an appropriate
number of ports on a supplied RJ45 Cat.5e patch panel, space for office building
grade switching gear, standard 120V AC power, and a register/duct supplying
cool air from the central air conditioning plant. Runs from each closet to each
outlet cannot exceed 100 meters. Connectivity between wiring closets will be
homerun to the primary network wiring closet in the adjoining FRC building. This
wiring is to be done with one pair of 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber terminated
with LC connectors. The data communication contractor will test all data
connections (copper and fiber) between the room outlets and their associated
wiring closets and the runs from those wiring closets to the master FRC
networking room. Some areas will also require an outlet for video. These outlets
shall be mounted at various mounting heights.
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The Consultant must confer with the user through UMCP AEC to determine
specific requirements and needs.
The Consultant is expected to fulfill the following criteria:
Provide adequate raceway distribution system concealed in the building.
Provide future expansion to satisfy the voice, data and video requirements
of the designated system and various users needs.
Telecommunications rooms shall be provided on each floor and be a
minimum 7'W x 5'D. Each room should be equipped with:
o Wall mounted fire retardant plywood mounting boards.
o Office quality lighting, and heating and air-conditioning.
o Convenience power outlets, with at least one on building generator.
o Floors treated with anti-dust floor sealer and hardener.
o Terminal equipment protection from sources of potential heat and
water damage.
o An emergency indoor/outdoor phone.
Telecommunications, as with other utilities, are to be included in the building
contract and thus the Contractor will be responsible for bringing service to the
building from the FRC. The cost of connection to this system will include, but not
be limited to, the following:
Cable protection at the building and at the switch.

Cable splicing.
Conduit, inner liner and the installation of additional manholes.
Cable, equipment, switch hardware, etc. necessary to connect the
proposed building to the campus telecommunications, data and video
network.
X. SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The following list represents design recommendations, which may aid the Design
Consultant in developing methods of avoiding crime through physical solutions:
All exterior doors which are designated as "EXIT ONLY" should be
installed without hardware on the exterior.
Emergency exits required by code should be supplied without exterior
hardware and should be supplied with an automatic door closer as well as
with an alarmed panic device with local and remote annunciating
capability.
Stairwells and elevators must utilize public spaces for access and egress.
Elevators or stairwells should not allow access directly into private office
areas which would jeopardize security to the area.
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Long corridors are to be avoided. Shortened corridors increase the feeling

of territoriality in each area so that the casual pedestrian who enters the
particular area is discouraged from being there unless there is a valid
reason.
Office areas should be physically separated from areas of general usage.
Restrooms and stairwells should not be separated from areas of high
usage.
Fire doors to stair towers are to include vision panels (3" x 33").
Different units within the facility should be separately securable without
interfering with required egress routes from the building.
Surface materials or windows which can be easily vandalized should be
avoided.
Service and rear entry doors are to be as entry-proof as possible. They
should be constructed of heavy-duty construction with locking systems
which provide an appropriate degree of security.
All doors should have hinge pins which are not exposed to public areas.
All offices should be equipped with heavy-duty mortise pushbutton and
anti-friction latch bolts.
An intrusion alarm should be installed to protect interior spaces such as
computer equipment rooms.
It may be desirable to extend new interior partitioning to the structure
above. Walls which allow access through drop ceilings should be
minimized.
Y. LOCKING SYSTEM
A new locking system was installed at CBL in 2008. The new cores, Stanley
Security/Best Access system, have been installed in the doors of all buildings on
campus. The new building will need to fit into this system. Parameters of the
system include:
Every room within the ESRL needs to have a locking door on it.
All ESRL exterior entrances will have the same core.
Each laboratory, research area and office lock in ESRL must be a sub-set
of the core.
All locks for service, telecom or utility areas should use the maintenance
master series instead of the ESRL master lock.
All locks on the Chiller Enclosure need to be on the maintenance master
series.
Z. SERVICE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
The facility will receive its equipment deliveries through the FRC, which has a
service parking lot and entrance. This entrance will accept the deliveries of
research samples and equipment; its parking area is adequately sized for
deliveries by cargo vans and trucks. All deliveries will move through the FRC to
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the ESRL, so easy access to the elevator in the ESRL is critical. The connection
between the two buildings needs to be permanently enclosed to protect the
equipment and samples transferred between the two buildings.
Two secondary service entrances exist on the north and south sides of the
building. Parking lots run along the current building and provide for a service
entrance to the CE via the north lot and the shared Seawater Pad via the south
lot. Both lots also provide an access point to the connector between the current
building and the FRC.
Trash is disposed of on a daily basis by onsite Maintenance staff. Wastebaskets
and recycling bins will be located in each room for routine trash disposal.
Hazardous waste will be stored in the locked chemical storage cabinets in each
room until it can be safety transferred to the Storage Facility (#479) on campus.
A trash dumpster/dumpster pad needs to be located adjacent to the parking lot
on the northeast side of the building, next to the CE. The dumpster pad should
not distract from the aesthetic attributes of the facility and its surrounding site.
The pad shall have a concrete base and apron designed to support an impact
load of 25 tons. The pad shall have concrete filled steel bollards for protection,
and centering at rear and sides as necessary. CBL uses standard front-end
loader dumpsters which are 8'2" in width. The inside distance between side
bollards, if they are specified, shall be a minimum of 9'0", but preferably 10'0". In
order to specify the minimum width, the specifications should include a straight
path of at least 45'0" for trash truck access. If the trash truck must pick up the
dumpster at any angle, the inside distance between bollards must be 10'0".
AA. HEAT AND SOUND INSULATION
Sound abatement is an important consideration in the design of the project.
Mechanical and electrical rooms, and other major noise and vibration sources,
(including noise generated by vehicular traffic) should be separated from spaces
that would be sensitive to such intrusion. Whenever possible, walls should
extend to the slab above, other interstitial spaces should be closed, and
penetration of utilities should be sealed to provide the desired acoustic isolation.
The HVAC system should use ducted returns. Relative to sound attenuation,
plenum returns are undesirable. Mechanical and electrical rooms are to be
constructed of masonry walls with slab-to-slab construction.
In addition, the Design Consultant is responsible for determining anticipated
noise levels that will be generated by equipment and occupants of the building
and specifying sound transmission coefficients (STC's) of walls, floors and other
elements of enclosure needed to maintain acceptable noise levels. The noise
levels within a space should not exceed 20 dB for offices and conference rooms,
15 dB for classrooms, and 30 dB for labs.
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Each space in this project shall be designed to provide optimal hearing

conditions within the space, with consideration given to the preclusion of
unwanted sounds from entering the space. Spaces that will contain noise
generating sources shall be designed away from spaces requiring quiet, or shall
be adequately isolated acoustically. Consideration shall be given to the
transmission of sound through a ceiling, or through mechanical system, or over
a partition that does not extend to the structure. Consideration shall be given to
sculptured ceilings, acoustical flooring, non-parallel walls that cover in the
direction of the source of sound and other techniques that will avoid the
necessity of adding sound absorbing materials after the facility is completed.
BB. FINISH PERFORMANCE
Materials and finishes, both interior and exterior, shall be selected to meet the
following six criteria: (1) aesthetic considerations, (2) durability, (3) acoustical
requirements, (4) ease of maintenance (5) conservation of energy, and (6) meet
Green Seal requirements. Exterior materials shall be compatible to general
patterns, textures, style and colors of the (adjacent) facilities. All materials,
including design details, shall be analyzed for their effect, considered for their
durability and ease of maintenance, and attention shall be given to areas of high
traffic (corridor), and other special use functions. Special care shall be taken at
building entrances to provide for the removal of dirt and sand. Acoustical ceiling
shall be of the lay-in type. Exceptions will be considered for special care.
In addition, surfaces must be selected to provide a monolithic, scrubable surface,
free of cracks or ridges. Floor-wall joints must be designed to allow easy
cleaning. Doors shall be sealed against pests and vermin and all penetrations of
pipe, conduit, etc. shall be sealed. If some form of cavity wall is selected, special
attention must be paid for prevention of infestation in the cavity.
Finally, the nature of the facility insures a certain amount of abuse from the
movement of equipment. Measures should be taken to protect the building from
unnecessary damage, thereby lowering maintenance. The design team must
work closely with the CBL's maintenance staff to benefit from their knowledge
and experience in the maintainability of various surfaces and systems. Care in
the design of the building will insure significant life cycle cost savings.
The floors, walls and cabinetry of the facility must be durable and resistant to
seawater, corrosive materials and organic acids. The Design Consultant should
work towards:
The floors in all of the laboratories and hallways should be concrete
covered with three coats of a high grade epoxy.
The flooring in the offices and conference room should be carpet.
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The walls in the hallways and laboratories should be concrete block and
covered with a high grade waterproof paint.
The walls in the faculty offices and conference room should be drywall and
painted with a water-resistant paint.
The walls of the entry/reception area and stairwell should be glass and
masonry.
CC. MATERIALS FINISH
The Design Consultant is advised to use, whenever reasonable, green materials
for the buildings finish. Requirements for the building include:
The exterior of the building should be masonry.
The material finish for this facility must be durable and green. All
materials (paint, carpet, epoxy, etc.) should meet the standards set forth in
LEED, the Green Seal Standard or the Green Label Program.
Landscaping should include native trees and shrubs.
DD. GRAPHICS/SIGNAGE
It is the Design Consultant's responsibility to design an identification and
directional system to communicate information essential to the operation of the
new facility. All graphic requirements shall be coordinated with site and security
lighting requirements. The interior/exterior graphic system is to assist individuals
moving to and within the facility. Particular attention must be given to the needs
of individuals with disabilities to permit their access to the building from parking
areas and walkways and to move freely throughout the building. The graphic
system must include the following:
Exterior building identification signs at the main entrance.

Interior building directory at the main entrance.
Room number identification plates for all rooms.
Room number and name identification plates for all offices and all support
areas including toilets and mechanical/electrical rooms.
Identification signs for all hazardous areas, evacuation procedures and
means of egress in accordance with the fire and building codes.
Directional signs as required.
Parking facility identification signs.
A graphic annunciator for fire alarm & detection systems, to be located in
the main lobby.
Information and display facilities in public and departmental areas as
required.

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The designed graphic system must facilitate accessibility to the disabled. It is

imperative that the graphic system meets critical maintenance, replacement and
anti-vandalism specifications with regard to location and method of application,
as well as design specifications for material, color, texture, dimensions and letter
type. These requirements also apply to painted wall graphics.
Interior and Exterior signage design and specific information regarding room
numbering and identification is standardized under a campus-wide guideline.
The Design Consultant is directed to work with AEC in the development of the
signage system and all supplementary graphics specific to the project. The
specific room numbering assignments are to be coordinated with CBL. The
Design Consultant will number all rooms on his drawings using the CBL room
numbering system in all subsequent phases.
In general, the following guidelines provide preliminary information regarding
room numbering and identification:
Each floor within a building is to be assigned a group of 4-digit numbers.
The first digit will indicate the floor of the building, the second will indicate
the wing, and the third and fourth will indicate the room number in that
wing. The four digit number may have an alpha suffix indicating a part of
one room or space.
Each room entered from a public corridor will have a separate room
number. Rooms with more than one door opening into the corridor will
have the same number located adjacent to each door. Where spaces are
not entered from a public corridor, but from another space, they will be
assigned the same room number with an alpha suffix. Room number
suffixes will be assigned in a clockwise direction.
The room numbering system must be flexible enough to accommodate
physical changes which may occur during the life of the building. The
most frequent changes will be the subdivision of larger rooms into smaller
rooms. In cases where long rooms run parallel with the corridor, a block
of numbers will be reserved for the spaces without renumbering the entire
wing.
The numbering system should reflect a general location within the
building. This can be done by "stacking" room numbers as much as
possible.
All building support areas will be marked with a sign identifying its room
use. Building support areas include: mechanical, electrical, elevator and
telephone equipment rooms, custodial closets and toilets.

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All signs will be worded as follows to provide uniformity:
Mechanical equipment rooms - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Electrical rooms, transformer vaults - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Elevator machinery - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT
Telephone equipment - TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
Utility closets - MAINTENANCE
Restrooms - RESTROOM
EE. SPECIAL PHYSICAL PLANT REQUIREMENTS

This project also includes the relocation of shared mechanical systems to the CE,
and the conversion of it to a satellite central utility building (SCUB). The CE is
currently a 1,544 GSF one-story open-roof brick building. It currently houses the
Chillers, which are shared by Truitt, FRC and Cory Hall. This program provides
for the installation of a new seawater pumping and filtration system, the shared
heat exchangers and the utilities lines to the SCUB. This installation will require
that a second story be added to the building and a roof constructed over a
portion of it. New steam and condensate lines, seawater lines, and with heated
and chilled water lines will need to be run from the renovated CE to the ESRL
and other buildings. A proposal by MBP details the costs associated with this
renovation and transfer. A copy of it is attached as Appendix C.
Steam will enter the SCUB from one of the two boiler plants on campus, which
are located in Mansueti Laboratory (#459) and Bernie Fowler Laboratory (#480).
These plants provide steam through 16" lines to Mansueti Laboratory, Beaven
Hall (#450), Cory Hall (#451), Nice Hall (#452), Truitt Laboratory and the FRC.
The seawater will come via redundant lines. The two lines originate in the Pump
House and run from the pier underground to the FRC. From the FRC the two
lines will need to be routed to the SCUB and the seawater system.
The ESRL will have a mechanical room located in the basement. This room will
house the electrical panel and emergency shut-off valves.
FF. PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
The ESRL needs to be plumbed with seawater and well water lines for research.
A total of eight water lines will need to be run to the building from the CE and the
well:
2 heated seawater lines
2 chilled seawater lines
2 ambient temperature seawater lines
1 filtered seawater line
1 fresh (well) water line
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These lines should come into the building on the east corner of the building, the
side closest to the CE and well. From that entry point, they should be piped to
the ceiling of the first floor. All eight lines will run along the ceiling periphery of
the first floor and allow for taps in each of the wet laboratories. There will need to
be a minimum of 4 taps for each seawater line in each wet lab.
A 2" air supply line also needs to be run alongside the water lines on the ceiling
of the first floor.
As the FRC is currently fed from the filtration system in Truitt, the eight water
lines and one air line will need to be run to it from the CE and the well. These
lines will also need to be run to the flume, which will be attached to the exterior of
the ESRL.
A Chemical contamination / wash down shower needs to be installed on each
floor of the ESRL. A minimum of one station should be located on each floor.
GG. SPECIAL WATER NEEDS
The domestic water service consists of one 6" deep well and one back-up 4"
shallow well located on CBL property, and public water provided by Calvert
County Sewer and Water Service. Due to research requirements for nonchlorinated water, Calvert County has waived the requirement to hook-up to
public water for Cory Hall (#451), R.V. Truitt Laboratory (#453), Mansueti
Laboratory (#459), and Truitt FRC (#486). These buildings receive domestic
water service from the 6" deep well through a 2" underground PVC pipe.
The Bernie Fowler Laboratory (#480) receives domestic water from the Calvert
County Sewer and Water Service for non laboratory areas and water service
from the 6", deep well for laboratory areas.
All other buildings, with the exception of buildings #473, #474, and #478 which
do not have water service, are supplied domestic water by the public water
service. These 8" public water lines run under Charles Street and Farren
Avenue. All lines servicing CBL buildings are 1" copper pipe.
The Design Consultant is advised that there is an active 750' deep well on the
north side of the FRC with an auxiliary pump and water storage facility in the
ground immediately to the east of this well. Well water is required to all
laboratory facilities and uninterrupted flow is essential to ongoing research
activities. Therefore, careful consideration must be given to site modifications
and construction methods in this vicinity to preclude damage to the well casing or
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A centralized deionized / reverse osmosis water system needs to be installed in

the ESRL. This system can be installed in the basement with lines providing
treated water to each of the dedicated wet and dry labs in the building.
The ESRL will need a public water hook-up for the building sprinkler system.
A new seawater system needs to be installed in the SCUB. This redundant
system will rely on the current seawater lines that are initiated at the Pump
House and will feed the two seawater laboratories: ESRL and FRC, including the
SWP and the flume. The requirements of the system are outlined in Appendix C.
HH. FIRE PROTECTION
The Design Consultant is to include the following equipment as part of a
comprehensive system for fire protection in accordance with NFPA 101, Life
Safety Code and approved by the Fire Marshall.
A complete multiplex fire alarm system with a control panel located in a
designated fire protection services room, or as specified. The panel must
be hooked up to the CCMS.
A texturally graphic annunciator in the main lobby areas and other
locations as designated.
Standard fire alarm signals, claxon horns and flashing lights located
throughout the building.
The use of smoke detectors, magnetic door releases, manual pull stations
and HVAC controls where appropriate, and as required.
A complete automatic sprinkler system throughout the building with main
controls in a designate fire protection services room.
Fire extinguisher cabinets with fire extinguishers.
The entire system and all equipment is to be designed in accordance with the
latest addition of all applicable codes and standards using NFPA 172 - Standard
Fire Protection Symbols.
In cases where computers or sensitive electronic equipment are located within
the facility, it will be necessary for the Design Consultant to design a fire
detection system capable of interrupting the power supply to the equipment.
Halon or carbon dioxide type suppression systems shall not be specified.
The Design Consultant shall coordinate with the Fire Marshall and AEC to insure
conformity of all new fire protection equipment.
Additionally, before the existing facility is demolished, an independent fire control
panel must be installed in the FRC. It currently relies on the panel in Truitt. This
new panel must be connected to the main CCMS in Mansueti.
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Fire and life safety issues are major design considerations, and the Design
Consultant is directed to investigate all potential fire and safety problem areas,
including those that may be generated by program requirements. Below is a
partial list of requirements:
All fire equipment is to be clearly visible and graphically designed (in
accordance with ADAAG Audio/Visual Alarm System).
All materials used in the building are to be selected with regard to
flammability and the type of gasses produced by combustion.
Emergency access and egress are to be clearly identified and physically
apparent to the building occupants.
Ventilation systems are to comply with the standards set by the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist and all other applicable
codes and standards.
Access for fire apparatus is required to all buildings. Walks for fire apparatus
access shall be minimum 10' wide and designed to support 25 tons. Access
restrictions are to be provided via movable and/or breakable bollards to prevent
use of these vehicle access lanes by non service vehicles.
II. SEWAGE DISPOSAL
The ESRL will tie into the 8" sewer line that runs along Williams Street.
Currently, sewage from Truitt and the FRC juncture on the south side of Truitt,
run to a juncture at the southeast side of Nice Hall (#452) and then connect to
the public line on Williams Street. This line will need to be adjusted before
demolition of Truitt commences, so the FRC will continue to have access to it
during the construction period.
Additional city sewer lines run along Maltby Street and Farran Avenue.
JJ. CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM/UTILITIES
This program includes 1). the relocation of centralized mechanical systems from
Truitt to the CE, and 2). the conversion of the CE to a SCUB. The SCUB will be
located on the east side of the ESRL. The distance between the SCUB and the
utility connection points in ESRL and the FRC is approximately 10-15 yards.
New access lines will need to be run to the SCUB, such as:
Steam Line the current steam lines runs to Truitt from existing steam
main which runs through the SW parking lot and into the basement of
Truitt. This line will need a new juncture installed in the line, with the new
4" steam line run to the SCUB. This line will feed the new heat exchanger
installed in it. The steam line should go underground between the ESRL
and the FRC. A branch from the steam line can feed the FRC.
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Condensate Lines new 2" condensate return lines will need to be run
from the SCUB to the Boiler plants in Mansueti and BFL. These lines
should run alongside the steam lines between the ESRL and the FRC.
Pumped from cs to boilers, recycling.
Seawater Lines there are currently two 8" seawater lines that run from
the Pump House to the seawater system located in the basement of Truitt.
These lines will need to be run to the SCUB from the FRC. Seven return
seawater lines will need to be sent from the SCUB to the ESRL (2 ambient
temperature, 2 heated seawater, 2 chilled seawater, 1 filtered seawater).
Five lines (above minus the 2 ambient temperature lines) will need to be
sent from the SCUB to the FRC.
Chilled Water Lines new chilled water supply and return lines will need
to be run from the SCUB to ESRL, FRC and Cory Hall.
Heated water lines new heated water supply and return lines will need to
be run from the SCUB to ESRL and the FRC.
The transfer of these lines will allow the ESRL to be a four-pipe system. The
separate heated and chilled water supply and return lines will allow both systems
to operate simultaneously. This combination will allow for accurate temperature
control and energy savings.
The conversion of the CE to a SCUB will include the addition of a second level to
the current one-story structure. The existing insulation will be removed and
replaced, a second story will be added and the exterior walls will remain brick.
An itemization of the requirements to convert the building to a SCUB, including
the required mechanical equipment, is outlined in Appendix C.
The four titanium heat exchangers that are used by the current seawater system
can be salvaged and reused in the new seawater filtration system. They should
be transferred to the Enclosure.
All of the new lines and systems must be installed and operational in the SCUB
before the demolition of the existing Truitt building.
KK. SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Upon completion of the project, landscaping will need to be completed. As the
project is located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, the CAC will need to
review the project and determine what types of improvements will be required
once construction is completed. The Design consultant should work to
incorporate the current landscaping and develop a plan that will incorporate
additional native landscaping into the design. Sixteen mature trees (14 River
Birch and 2 Evergreen) are currently planted along the Williams Street entrance.
Every effort should be made to preserve them by transferring them to another
location.
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An ADA accessible ramp will need to be reinstalled on the north side of the
building, near the Chiller Enclosure. This ramp provides a secondary service
entrance to the two buildings through the north parking lot.
The building currently has a dedicated 10 space parking lot on the north side and
shares a 13 space parking lot on the south side. The dimensions of both lots
should remain similar; however the north lot (next to the SCUB) may need to be
reduced to accommodate that buildings expansion. The lot should be
constructed of pervious materials with 2-3 spaces set aside for employee
carpools.
LL. PROJECT SCHEDULING
The scheduling of this project will not impact any other projects at UMCES-CBL,
as it is the only construction project currently scheduled before FY15. The
current facility is closed to personnel and research; the only access to the
existing building is to maintain the mechanical systems that support the other
buildings on campus.
The first stage of this project should be the design for the relocation of the
shared mechanical systems to the Chiller Enclosure followed by the
design of the new building.
Once these designs are complete, the next stage would be the
construction of the SCUB, the re-routing of utility, steam, water and
sewage lines to it and installation of new mechanical systems in it. The
study by MBP indicated that it would take approximately 6 months to
complete this installation and re-routing process. The stairs that currently
connect Truitt to the FRC would also need to be temporarily removed as
part of this process.
Demolition of Truitt can begin once these lines have been re-routed with
the new systems in place and operational.
Construction of the new facility can commence at that time.
All outages anticipated during the investigative work (utilities, roadways, parking,
etc.) must be coordinated through the CBL Maintenance Office, telephone 410326-7352. A minimum of five working days advance notice is required prior to all
outages. Road closings require prior approval by the appropriate State or county
agency. Emergency outages must be reported immediately to the CBL
Maintenance Office.

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Program Abbreviations
Truitt
R.V. Truitt Laboratory (Building 453), current building
ESRL
Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory, replaces Truitt
FRC
R.V. Truitt Laboratory FRC (Building 486)
CE
Chiller Enclosure (Building 473), current building
SCUB
Satellite Central Utility Building, replaces CE
SW
Seawater Pad
SMP
Solomons Master Plan
AEC
UMCP Architecture, Engineering and Construction Department

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F. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS WITHIN SPACE

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The flume will be located on the ** exterior side of the ESRL.

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Locate on first floor, convenient to entrance.

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Controlled Seawater laboratories where light, temperature can

Locate convenient to modular seawater Laboratories on the

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Biology Research Laboratory

Convenient to Shared Labs and Climate Chambers.

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Provide cytological analysis for biological laboratory functions.

Convenient to biology laboratories and climate chambers.

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Convenient to seawater laboratories

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Controlled Environment Room

Convenient to biology laboratories on each floor

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Classroom and laboratory.

Locate convenient to one of the laboratories.

Faculty and/or Staff Office

Locate convenient to Biology Labs.

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Part II Specific Program Requirements

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The primary building entrance that also provides a weather lock.

Serves as the visitor entry point and provides direct access to

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Custodial equipment and minimal supplies storage.