Roof Replacement Project - Whitten and South Buildings

The Roof Replacement Project was awarded on September 30, 2007 to an 8(a) contractor, Verrazano Contracting Company, Inc. (Washington, D.C.). The contract award amount is $1,925,161. The construction Notice to Proceed date was October 30, 2007, with a completion date of July 26, 2008. The scope of work will include: Replace Central (A) flat roof and replace the Moat areas roof of the east and west wings of the Whitten Building, Replace Court 5 Center and East flat roofs and Replace Moat Area roof, 6th floor of the South building. Most of the work producing excessive noise and vibrations will be done after work hours, weekends, and holidays. Occupants affected by the construction will be notified prior to the start of construction. DA will conduct briefings for all affected agencies and other interested offices on what to expect during the construction phase. The initial briefings were held on October 30, and December 4, 2007. The Office of Operations plans to provide regular e-mail updates on the progress of construction and post periodic updates on the OO web page.

Current Construction Activities

Construction activities started on Monday, December 17, 2007. The contractor , Verrazano Contracting Company Inc., mobilized and began work on the Whitten Building Central Section flat roof. This roof is now substantially complete and a final walk through is schedule for April 1st, 2008. Next the contractor mobilized and started work on the East Wing moat area roof late in Febraury, 2008 and is scheduled to be complete the first week in April. West Wing moat area roof work has begun with drain replacement as of mid March. The contractor plans to fully mobilize on the WestWwing moat roof during the first week of April. While the West Wing moat roof work is ongoing the contractor will mobilize on the South Buildings Court 5 Roof.

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