FDOT District 5 Brevard Operations Center

Eric Luttmann, AIA, completed RFP development for Design-Build services, including a design criteria package, in 2007. Funding issues prevented Design- Build services from solicitation and the project was temporally shelved. The project was resurrected in 2015.

Services included validating the 2007 DCP and preparing a basis of design. The basis of deisgn included updating schematic design drawings to match a budget reduction of $5M, preparing the RFP soliciting Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) services, preparing the CM@R Agreement, developing the CM@R selection criteria and guiding FDOT through the CM@R selection process. The project included the phased redevelopment of a 30-acre active site with a modern facility while maintaining 100% functionality of the existing operations. Site development included the demolition of buildings and site amenities and the provision of new infrastructure and support features. The demolition activities included removing, handling, and disposing of regulated materials including asbestos-containing materials, and lead-based paint.

The new buildings provide a fully operational facility that serves as a response center in an emergency. The buildings and structures include an administration building (approximately 21,000 square feet), a vehicle repair shop/warehouse (approximately 10,500 square feet), crew building, hay storage and equipment storage, vehicle wash and vehicle rinse, material bins, and various concrete slabs for miscellaneous structures. The existing Vehicle Refueling Station remained and was refurbished. Phasing concepts for design and construction were developed to maintain FDOT operations and allow work to progress as funding became available.