Structural and Aircraft Fire Rescue Station, Naval Air Facility El Centro, California
The project constructs a 20,283 SF Structural and Aircraft Rescue Fire Station that includes an apparatus high bay with apparatus support spaces to include personal protective equipment (PPE) and spare PPE storage, hose storage, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) maintenance and compressor rooms, equipment maintenance and wash, protective clothing laundry, emergency medical technician (EMT) storage, hazardous material equipment storage, fire extinguisher inspection station and maintenance area, a residential area with day room, kitchen/dining, dorm rooms, laundry, fitness, and recreation rooms as well as training and administration spaces.
The facility is designed as a single-story structure consisting of concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, concrete floors, and a shallow foundation system, and steel framed roof with metal deck. Exterior finishes include metal wall panel accents, translucent wall panels, stacked and fluted CMU, window baffles/screens, storefront system entry, and single ply roof membrane and low-sloped roof with parapet over insulated metal deck. The facility requires a lightning protection system.
Design Build
Contract Type
Naval Air Facility El Centro
Location
RQ
Designer of Record
$26.5
Project Value
Exterior
Private Office
Kitchen
Lounge
Recreation Room
Overall the contractor on this project exhibited professional service and outstanding quality and thoroughness throughout. The results of the extensively detailed design deliverables and attentiveness to detail and sound resolution to client and government concerns has set the stage for a successful end product. Professionalism, open communication, clarity, spirit of cooperation, partnership, and knowledge demonstrated by RQ Construction, LLC personnel has been a key for the successful completion of goals and milestones under this contract.