The project provides for the renovation and upgrade of the electrical distribution and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems within the Public Safety Communication Center (PSCC). Specific upgrades include emergency generators replacement, redundant electrical distribution, condenser water distribution upgrade, rooftop units upgrade, and heat pumps replacements.

Design began in March 2022. Construction is scheduled to be completed in October 2025.

Cost increase is related to escalation.

The PSCC is a two story office building built in 1981. The building had major renovations in 2003 and further renovations in 2013 and 2016. The mission critical HVAC systems were replaced in 2019. The remaining building HVAC systems are either original or 19 years old. An assessment report that focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems was conducted in 2018 which prioritized the building system replacement.

9-1-1 center staff will present this project to the Maryland Emergency Number Systems Board (ENSB) to request funding from the 9-1-1 Trust Fund. Emergency/backup power is considered a necessary element of a 9-1-1 center and components of these systems are eligible for funding through the ENSB. FY23 Supplementals in G.O. Bonds in the amount of $4,804,000 and $1,000,000. FY24 Funding switch between GO Bonds and GO Bond Premium in the prior to the 6-year period for $3.0 million.

The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.

Department of General Services, Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Transportation, Fire and Rescue Services, Department of Police, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Pepco, WSSC Water, Washington Gas, and the City of Gaithersburg.