anchor Description
The project provides for the renovation and upgrade of the electrical distribution and 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.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design will occur in FY22 followed by two years of construction starting in Winter of 2023.
anchorCost Change
Cost increase due to supply chain increase of equipment and supply cost. The funds are needed in FY23 to award the contract for construction.
anchor Justification
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.
anchorFiscal Note
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 Supplemental in G.O. Bonds in the amount of $4,804,000.
anchorDisclosures
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.
anchorCoordination
Department of General Services, Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services, Department of Police, Office of Emergency Management, Pepco, WSSC, Washington Gas, and City of Gaithersburg.