Department of Corrections Project

Project Overview

This project includes the renovation of numerous aspects of the District’s jail. They range from mechanical and electrical upgrades, security and life safety upgrades, to reconfigurations and expansions.

Project: Renovate Cell Doors & Motors

Description: This project will replace approximately 1,600 cell door mechanisms in eighteen (18) cell blocks and includes the replacement of all controls and wiring.

Schedule:

• Design: Summer 2009 - Spring 2010 (Complete)
• Construction:  Spring 2010 - Fall 2013
• Project Completion:  Fall 2013
• Budget: $16,400,000.00

Project Manager: Elvis Douglas

Project: Upgrade Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System

Description: This project includes the demolition of all existing and installation of new heat, fire, and smoke detectors, panels, standpipes, sprinkler heads, and other fire prevention system upgrades.

Schedule:

• Design: Fall 2006 - Summer 2007 (Complete)
• Construction:  Winter 2008 - Spring 2011 (Complete)
• Project Completion:  Spring 2011
• Budget: $6,100,000.00

Project Manger: Satish Bagai

Project: Upgrade Central Security System

Description:  This project includes camera surveillance upgrades and addition of cameras.

Schedule:

• Design: Winter 2009 - Fall 2010 (Complete)
• Construction:  Spring 2011 - Spring 2012
• Project Completion:  Spring 2012

Budget: $2,200,000.00

Project Manager: Pedro Astudillo

Please see Frequently Asked Questions document at the bottom of this page.

Project: Inmate Processing Center

Description: This project includes the complete reconfiguration and expansion of the Inmate Processing Center.

Schedule:

• Design: Summer 2009 - Summer 2010 (Complete)
• Construction:  Fall 2011
• Project Completion:  Spring 2013

Budget: $15,500,000.00

Project Manager:  Adenegan Olusegun

Project: Exterior Structural Renovations at Central Detention Facility

Description: This project will seal all exterior structural elements of the building, including pre-cast panels and some windows.

Schedule:

• Design: Winter 2009 - Spring 2010 (Complete)
• Construction:  Winter 2010 - Spring 2011 ( In Close-out Phase)
• Project Completion:  Summer 2011

Budget: $1,200,000.00

Project Manger: Pedro Astudillo

Project: Emergency Power System at Central Detention Facility

Description: This project includes the installation of a 1,100 KW emergency generator and reconfiguration of the electrical system.

Schedule:

• Design: Complete
• Construction:  Spring 2011 (In Progress)
• Project Completion:  Spring 2011

Budget: $800,000.00

Project Manager: Satish Bagai

Project: Steam Supply and Return

Description: This project includes the phased replacement of all supply traps, return lines, condensate tanks and pumps, valves strainers and joints.

Schedule:

• Design: Complete
• Construction:  Summer 2011 - Winter 2011
• Project Completion:  Winter 2011

Budget: $750,000.00

Project Manager: Satish Bagai

Project: HVAC Replacement

Description: This project includes the replacement of two chillers and other upgrades related to the cooling towers and data center renovations.

Schedule:

• Design: Winter 2010 - Summer 2011 (In Progress)
• Construction:  Summer 2011 - Winter 2011
• Project Completion:  Winter 2011

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Project Manager: Satish Bagai

Please see Frequently Asked Questions document at the bottom of this page.

• HVAC Replacement FAQs
• Upgrade Central Security System FAQs

Project at a Glance
Project Title: Department of Corrections Projects
Providing Agency: Department of General Services
Status: PROGRESS
Type: Renovation/Modernization
Location: 1901 D Street, SE

Milestones and Deliverables
Department of Corrections Projects:
Design: See Project
Construction: See Project
Project Completion: See Project

Partners

• Department of Corrections
• AECOM
• Kramer Consulting

Department of Corrections Projects – HVAC Replacement
Read answers to frequently asked questions about the HVAC Replacement.

1. Why do we need the HVAC Replacement?
   1. To improve and upgrade the existing HVAC in the area by replacement of the very old chillers and provide additional and redundant cooling system for Data Center HVAC to maintain the proper environment for the inmates, administration and visitors and for the proper function of the life safety equipment.
2. Who will use the upgraded HVAC Systems?
   1. DC Department of Corrections (DOC) for maintaining the Central Detention Facility.
3. What activities will take place in the upgraded HVAC areas?
   1. DOC to perform daily administrative-type activities for the inmates and visitors.
4. Where is the DOC Central Detention Facility located?
   1. 1901 D Street SE, Washington, DC.
5. Why was this site chosen?
   1. Existing building constructed in 1977.
6. What is the size of the Central Detention Facility?
   1. 450,000 Square Feet
7. How much will the HVAC Replacement cost?
   1. The cost varies with each HVAC modification necessary to maintain the proper environment for the function of the Central Detention Facility. It varies from $200,000 to $800,000.