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Comprehensive Combat & Complex Casualty Care Facility, Naval Medical Center
San Diego, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for this $4.3M design build project that called for construction of a 34,000-square foot Comprehensive Combat Casualty Care Center. The center provides ambulatory care, occupational and physical therapy, ADL training and separate residential apartment, vocational counseling and advanced prosthetics support with a fully-equipped Gait Lab to combat-injured military personnel returning from the war in Iraq and other geographic locations where the United States military is currently serving.
The 3,500-square foot courtyard space was reconfigured to serve as an Uneven Terrain training area. Intended to simulate “real world” environments, the area includes a three-story climbing wall; walking surfaces with varying textures and slopes, including rubber matting, cobblestone, sand and gravel; and other obstacles such as cast-in-place boulders.
This project earned Outstanding Accolades from the U.S. Department of the Navy and received the 2007 ABC San Diego Excellence in Construction Merit Award.
“Overall, I am very pleased to be able to work with Stronghold on this high-visibility project…the user group at the hospital and all the VIPs that have toured the project are extremely pleased with the facility. Stronghold has a very solid reputation here at NAVFAC and with NMCSD and this project has further solidified that reputation.” – LT Brian L. Browning, P.E., NAVFAC Southwest Operations
“Your company once again has excelled at delivering a superb product and your team is one that has been nothing short of a ‘can do’ spirit.” – Jennifer Town, MSN, RN, CAPT, NC, USN (Retired), Program Director, C5 Naval Medical Center
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Design Build Golf Clubhouse Complex
Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for this $7.3M Design Build Golf Clubhouse Complex at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif. The project included the demolition of the existing clubhouse to accommodate the new 16,500 square-foot clubhouse, which included providing a full-service dining facility, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) Clubhouse, an outdoor dining terrace, pro shop and pavilion complex for catering, weddings, and other events. The Stronghold/AKS Project Team designed project ties into the base-wide theme, but brought the marquee project in focus with a British West Indies style. Importantly, the concept harmonized the resort atmosphere desired by MCCS and the Base with sustainable features. Indeed, the first of its kind for the USMC, the Clubhouse is a GOLD Certified facility.
The Clubhouse is a high end project, which has raised wood paneling, marble, granite, stain grade wood, and crown molding throughout.
The work involved over-excavating the 16,500 square-foot area, removing four feet of earthen material, importing new earthen material to bring the level back up to grade, and rerouting of the mainline 16” water service that supplied water to the entire Miramar Base. New site utilities were installed, including sewer, gas, and domestic and fire water and new electrical utilities were also installed for transformers and communication.
The new clubhouse consists of CMU block and structural steel and contains a state of the art kitchen facility for the outsourced food service. The surrounding areas have new pavement, concrete, and landscaping, including a United States Golf Association approved and certified putting green.
"SEI is a very capable partner. Their knowledge, attitude and team approach to Design Build is very positive. Having a General Contractor that retains very experienced tradesmen and Superintendents who know the business and produce outstanding quality work right along with their talented sub-contractors is extremely valuable in the complete process." - Frank J. Guasti, MCCS, USMC
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Repair & Renovate Obstetrics, Naval Medical Center
San Diego, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for this $2.4M design build project that called for complete renovation of the obstetrics facilities, including the labor and delivery department, mother infant unit, and prenatal special care unit at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif.
Remodeling revolved around the themed design concept developed during the design process. A high-end interior design firm was engaged to recommend corresponding design elements and special architectural features such as the birthing wall design in the LDR rooms. In addition, the project involved medical gas systems in the patient isolation rooms, which were modified to allow enclosure in decorative casework.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. implemented a fast-track schedule to allow concurrent design and construction, thus reducing the project's timeline. Discussions were held to develop a construction phasing plan that ensured all work was performed without compromising safety or the normal operations of the facility. Constant communication from Stronghold's on-site superintendent ensured that all parties were kept informed.
This project included a site-specific safety plan and activity hazard analysis to address pedestrian, resident and vehicular site activity. Weekly safety meetings were held with all on-site personnel as well as all subcontractors. The project achieved 100% accident-free operations and received an Outstanding performance evaluation.
"Stronghold was able to address an extremely demanding project with difficult schedule requirements and provide a state of the art facility. They provided outstanding client focused design which addressed both function and the project's strict budget restraints. They worked closely with the clinical team to integrate complex healthcare issues into the final plans. Stronghold's construction team worked within a fully functioning hospital with zero safety problems. They teamed with the facility infection control professionals to guarantee that no adverse construction issues impacted with patient population. They also finely tuned their construction schedule to allow for all ongoing operations to continue unimpeded during the project duration. Stronghold worked with the facilities staff, the clinical team and NAVFAC to implement all program requirements while maintaining strong project control. The end results was a true collaborative effort that exceeded the expectations of the entire command." -David Williams, Project Manager, Southwest Division
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USPS Design Build For Perris Distribution Center (DDC) Build Out
Moreno Valley, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor on this $13.4M project that called for the design-build of the Perris Delivery Distribution Center in Moreno Valley, Calif. The scope of work included the build-out of finished interior spaces including loading dock modifications, extension of the electrical service to support build-out and new USPS equipment, new packaged air handling units and associated ductwork, site modifications to identify, secure, and accommodate USPS operations, related civil/site upgrades including perimeter fencing, access control gates, and parking area to the east of the building with security lighting, the extension of the existing fire protection system to the new build-out areas, design and installation of the fire alarm system, design and installation of the access control system, design and installation of the intrusion detection system, the security, criminal investigative, burglary and robbery countermeasures CCTV system, design and installation of the communications and paging systems and the design and installation of the electronic article surveillance system.
The project’s schedule began in February 2008 and was completed in January 2009. Precise scheduling and coordination was critical in assuring the facility would be operational during the United States Postal Service's busiest time of the year. This project was completed with nearly 69,000 man hours with no injuries or lost time.
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USPS FSS Site Preparation Van Nuys MPO
Van Nuys, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the Prime Contractor for this $6.7M contract that called for the renovations to USPS's existing Van Nuys Facility. This 230,000 square foot facility renovation included complete switchout and upgrade of existing electrical, data and mechanical systems to ready the building for a new Flats Sorting System (FSS), which is a complete automated system for sorting of all non standard mail, such as legal envelops, magazines, etc… This project also included the demolition of existing manned security system (LOGs) and replacement with new CCTV security system. All of this work was completed while the facility was occupied and operating at 100% of capacity. A very complex phasing plan had to be implemented to allow for switch over of complete communications, data and power systems to run the new facility and the automated sorting systems. Each of these systems were brought on line with max 24 hour down time, as Sundays are the only time this facility is not in operation.
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Design Build Pediatrics ICU, Naval Medical Center
San Diego, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for this design build project that called for remodeling of the patient "Q" block to accommodate the outpatient pediatrics unit and the inpatient pediatrics ICU at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. Part of a concurrently-executed renovation program, construction involved 15,000 sq. ft. of space and included new nurse workstations, remodeled exam and procedure rooms with medical gas columns, additional offices and a waiting area.
The project aim was to produce a facility that could compete with private sector children's hospitals: one that is customized and tailored to the needs of children and the medical professionals who treat them, while providing a child-friendly environment where families feel comfortable and wellness and healing are enhanced.
This project earned regional and national awards for its high quality and innovative partnering efforts, including the 2004 ABC National Excellence in Construction: Eagle Award of Excellence; 2004 ABC San Diego Excellence in Construction Award; 2004 AGC Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award & Special Recognition; and 2005 DBIA Partnership Award.
"...The end product, the finest Pediatric ICU in the country, can be directly attributed to their professionalism, focus on high standards, and attention to detail." - C.A. Engler,LT, NC, USN, Project Manager; Mike Dubik, MD, CAPT, MC, USN
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Naval Coastal Warfare Group One Facilities Phase 1
Imperial Beach, Calif.
Stronghold served as the prime contractor for this $8.1M project to upgrade the operations infrastructure at Naval Outlying Landing Field in Imperial Beach, Calif. NOLF presently operates as a branch of Naval Air Station North Island; helicopter squadrons based at NASNI perform 95 percent of their operations (both VFR and IFR) at Imperial Beach. In addition, as many as 5,000 new troops were rotated through the base over the project's duration, with daily marching maneuvers and ongoing delivery and maintenance of boats.
This fast-track project called for designs that not only met budgetary and program requirements but were also compatible with existing facilities and the Base Exterior Architectural Plan. Construction was spread over a 15-acre area with extensive, continuous open-trench and underground work. With base personnel, heavy equipment and 70 tradesmen all working in close proximity, the danger of accidents was ever-present.
Work was performed on both occupied and brand-new buildings just 100 feet from an active airfield with continuous helicopter traffic, making workers on nearby rooftops vulnerable to aircraft turbulence. Stronghold's crews conducted daily inspections and removed any debris that could be blown onto the airfield.
The base's ROICC was extremely impressed with Stronghold's thorough training processes and handling of safety concerns and issues. The project was completed ahead of schedule with absolutely no interruption to facility operations and received an Outstanding performance evaluation.
"The project was completed ahead of schedule. The quality of work was excellent." - Anthony Billingham, AREICC
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Main Gate Complex
LAAFB, El Segundo, Calif.
The Main Gate complex was a $4.5M contract that called for design and construction to enhance and upgrade the security entrance to the Air Force Base. The scope of work included demolition, grading and drainage; abatement of asbestos and lead; roads, entrance and exit lanes, parking areas and landscaping; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sewer, potable water and fire protection systems; covered commercial vehicle and mail inspection facilities; visitor center, security stations and truck equipment storage; and traffic signs and motorized gates. Stronghold's team also installed antiterrorism/force protection measures such as hydraulic bollards and wedges, traffic calming characteristics, security fences and barriers, and bullet-resistant exterior walls and glass.
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Junior/Senior NCO Enlisted Quarters
Yuma, Ariz.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for the $7.0M 25 Junior/Senior NCO Enlisted Quarters Design Build project, remotely located at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. The project demolished 43 housing units located onsite and created 25 new single-family, single-story detached housing units, each with an attached garage and three or four bedrooms. To provide variation, the design team developed different floor plans and massing elevations as well as different locations for the attached garages; the units also varied in color and siting. The project encompassed demolition of existing units, removal of rolled curbs and installation of new curbs and gutters, milling and resurfacing of paved roads, all underground utilities, laterals to new units, and the addition of a basketball court and playground area. This project achieved the master plan requirements for an optimum balance of housing unit floor area, open space, neighborhood parks and pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
Scope of work included: design and prototype development; demolition, excavation, grading, trenching, site improvement and preparation; housing unit tightness testing; landscaping/irrigation of front, rear and side yards; concrete, curbs and gutters; carpentry, metals and sheet metal, masonry construction, reinforced concrete; cabinetry, ceramic tile, carpeting and ceilings; thermal insulation, infiltration barrier, sealants; exterior/interior doors / windows, frames, blinds; roofing and insulation, resilient flooring, interior partitions; painting, tile and ceramic bathroom accessories, medicine cabinets, mailbox systems, refrigerators; kitchen ranges cabinets, garbage disposal units; piping systems, natural or propane gas, plumbing fixtures; space heaters, elevators, domestic water heating; and electrical light standards for lighting grounds, streets and courts.
LEED/sustainable features included energy-efficient window systems and mechanical equipment, low water usage landscaping and plumbing fixtures, drought-tolerant landscape design and upgraded insulation.
"...Congratulations to Stronghold Engineering, Inc. for an exemplary safety evaluation on the YPg Housing Replacement jobsite!" - Chuck Rose, Construction Representative
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Red Horse Construction Services at Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City, Fla.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. complete 7 new critical training facilities at Tyndall A.F.B. in Florida. Red Horse Construction Services is expanding all its teaching facilities, such as Critical Electrical, Communications and Utility Maintenance, and adding classrooms, a new laundry facility and storage space.
Red Horse Construction Service receives more than 100 students weekly from all over the United States to be trained, tested and drilled in all these crucial aspects of support services.
"Stronghold Engineering's level of effort in partnering through a financially challenged project with our Tyndall AFB team was outstanding and one to be recognized for many years to come. This company delivered a first rate facility for AFCESA and the User Group, and delivered many unforeseen extras beyond everyone's expectations at no additional cost. This facility is one of the USAF's finest and has been a main vocal point for DV and Visiting Officials to the Tyndall AFB Red Horse site since construction completion." Todd D. Cook, Contracting Officer
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Lifelong Learning Center, Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for this sealed bid, fixed-price design build project for repairs and alteration to provide offices, counseling room, restrooms and showrooms for building 5305 at the Lifelong Learning Center.
Scope of work included; new exterior stucco, doors, windows, roofing, flooring; HVAC systems, light fixtures, fire sprinklers; local area network capabilities, telephone systems, security system; suspended ceilings, plumbing, bathroom fixtures, sound attenuation; and built-in equipment such as drinking fountains, wall partitions between offices and wall-mounted cabinets. Supporting space included vocational training, counseling, and administration spaces. The project also provided seismic upgrades to 58,614 sq. ft.
LEED/sustainable features included energy-efficient systems and equipment, improved indoor air quality and recycling/waste management.
Numerous stakeholders called for formal partnering meetings and signing of a Partnering Charter. Working in an occupied and operational building required extensive coordination and phased construction to ensure that there was no disruption to the facility's operation or its occupants. Seismic retrofit of a facility built during the 1950s required added expertise in working with older facilities.
"It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to commend Stronghold Engineering, Inc. on your overall professionalism and outstanding work performed on subject contract. Due to the effective management partnering and cooperation with the Customer and ROICC during both design and construction, to include field supervision and Quality Control, a high quality project was delivered which will enhance the moral, training and community support of our Marine personnel and their dependants." -O. Bernal, LT, CEC, USN, Resident Officer in CHarge of Construction Miramar Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest
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Titan Dormitory Renovation
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. served as the prime contractor for the $4.3M Titan Dormitory Renovation design build project, located at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The 25,806 sq. ft. project called for a complete three-story dormitory repair and upgrade and site construction work, and renovated 68 dorms rooms with the following: full bath; kitchenette, including microwave, two burner cook-top with a Ceran surface and micro-fridge; two data/phone jacks, two CATV jacks and numerous electrical receptacles; and community/service core areas, including three lounges, mail room, three housekeeping/janitor closets, six-station laundry facility, linen closet, dorm manager administrative office and storage room.
Scope of work included demolition, grading, trenching and backfill; water, hydronic and natural gas distribution; planting, hydroseed and irrigation; duct and pipe insulation, fire-resistant joint systems and sealants, and fire alarm systems; concrete, aluminum fabrications, metal studs and carpentry; steel and wood doors, storefronts, aluminum windows, bath accessories, furnishings and metal cabinets; roof top air handling units, fan coil units, power ventilators, diffusers and registers; raceways, wires, cables, equipment connections, panel boards, circuit breakers, and lighting and communication systems; plaster, gypsum board, ceramic tile, acoustical tile ceilings, resilient wall base, carpet and painting; and hazardous materials abatement.
Energy efficient features included Energy Star-rated HVAC equipment, R-11 exterior walls, Low E insulated windows, water saving plumbing, shower and toilets.
LEED/sustainable features included complete reuse of building shell; carpet with recycled content; CAT5 cable for future upgrades; rooms with flexible electrical configurations; one-hour fire rated walls for sound and fireproofing; low water usage landscaping; improved indoor air quality; recycling and waste management; site improvements to reduce impervious areas and reduce rate and quantity of stormwater runoff; and exterior light pollution reduction with use of exterior pole site lighting with shielded lenses and horizontal lamping. Each room has its own electrical sub-panel, and building water and sewer are split into five discrete systems for ease of maintenance and minimal disruptions to occupants.
"...There have been many challenges along the way, not the least was trying to design and construct a complete renovation of an existing dormitory in a year. Without Stronghold's cooperation, spirit of teamwork, and overall excellent management of the project, we wouldn't be where we are today." -Harland G. Kroll, Resident Engineer
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