NAVFAC Washington Completes Energy Saving ARRA Project

By James Johnson, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington successfully completed a $3.6 million, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded, HVAC restoration project at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, Md., May 6.

Primary Contractor Grunley/Gooel LLC was awarded the contract to replace the existing HVAC system in Bldg. 900 at NSF Indian Head on Sept. 29, 2009. Work included installing two roof-top units, replacing all duct work and controls and replacing old ceilings and lights.

"This equipment will save on the building's current energy usage," says Bill Rees, NAVFAC Washington construction manager. He also notes that "a spirit of cooperation" between NAVFAC Washington, the contractor, and Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), which occupies the building, helped ensure the project was completed on time and on budget. Work was also completed with no lost-time accidents.

JITC is scheduled to move back into their workspaces by Aug. 1, 2011.