Moss Construction Cost Management, Auburn, Indiana: Project Experience

Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Dayton, OH

Moss Construction Cost Management provided MCACES MII estimates for this secure building addition at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The work was performed as a sub-consultant to HDR Inc. under an IDIQ contract (#W912QR-07-D-0009) for the Louisville Corps of Engineers. The scope of work included provision of charette, 95% and 100% RFP phase estimates. Updates and response to User/Corps of Engineers comments via the “Dr Checks” system was part of the deliverable.

Gulf Island National Seashore Katrina Project

Ocean Springs, MS

Moss Construction Cost Management Inc staff have a long history of organization and participation in formal Value Engineering and Cost Benefit Analysis workshops.

In the wake of hurricane Katrina, a number of structures and facilities require replacement on Ship and Horn Islands, a few miles off the Mississippi coast. These include visitor services, ranger quarters and research stations. The shallow anchorages, historic and wilderness status of the islands adds to the challenge of the remote location for this project. Presented with a number of potential design solutions, it was necessary to perform a cost benefit analysis to determine optimize expenditure for the project. A three day workshop involving all stakeholders considered the various options and generated a number of ideas for which “live” cost estimates were required. MossCost staff participated in the workshop and produced these estimates along with a number of “what if” scenarios. This ability contributed to the overall success of the study such that a firm recommendation as design approach was possible at the end of the three days.

Madonna Ranger Station

Jarrettsville, MD

Moss Construction Cost Management, Inc. provided schematic through CD cost estimates in CSI format for this 4,500GSF new one and one-half story building, estimated to cost approximately $1.4M. Plans call for offices, a conference room, and vehicle and equipment storage. Estimates need to comply with State of Maryland DGS format and standards.

	VISN 11 IDIQ Contract, Veterans Administration, Region 11, MI MossCost is part of an A/E team providing ongoing design services for the VISN 11 region. To date, nine tasks have been issued. Tasks at Saginaw VAMC: a primary care renovation, a canopy addition/reconfiguration, an interior renovation and an addition to accommodate a new MRI trailer, including a new elevator and waiting area. Tasks at Ann Arbor VAMC: an upgrade of a 200 Amp feed, a stairwell renovation, parking controls, and a pneumatic tube replacement. The IDIQ contract (VA251-10-RP-0018) was awarded in 2010. Each task requires a market analysis as part of the deliverable. Projects involve mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural and structural disciplines.
	Ohio State University Clinical Expansion Columbus, OH MossCost has provided cost estimating and other services for the following projects: New Cancer Treatment Center HOK designed this new $300M, 830,000 SF thirteen story facility, comprised of seven patient floors stacked and organized into two wings of a tower located above a four story diagnostic and treatment podium. Project includes expansion of existing emergency department in an adjacent building and incorporates a variety of sustainable design features in pursuit of LEED certification. In addition to estimating services, Cost Benefit analysis of these features was part of the deliverable. MossCost participated in a Value Engineering workshop in December 2007, which was successful in identifying necessary savings to bring the project into budget. Ross, Doan, James, Cramblett Buildings Code Updates Provided schematic design estimates and life cycle cost analysis for approximately 100 MEP upgrades on the medical campus with a total cost of $120M. Infrastructure Provided schematic design estimates for $76M worth of roadway and infrastructure improvements for the new medical center expansion. Project includes a number of sustainable features and civic upgrades that required separate funding estimates.
	VA Medical Center North Las Vegas, NV Provided independent schematic and design development cost estimates for 950,00SF hospital project and campus for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The project comprised an 8 story/795,000SF Medical Center with emergency care, surgical space, mortuaries, laboratory space (teaching and practice) and specialized treatment clinics. Other facilities included an 85,000 SF Nursing Care Unit and 23,000 SF of warehouse together with campus infrastructure, utilities tunnel and plant, generator building.
	Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC Preparation of A/E estimates for various projects at WRAMC, using MCACES. Schemes included a proposed 29,000SF/$10M+ Military Amputee Training Center (MATC) and various renovation schemes for the existing facility. Many such schemes have been superseded by the BRAC program, which halted all previous projects. A waiver was granted in September 2006 to allow work on the center to continue. Construction on the MATC began in September 2007. The addition includes a running track, a climbing and rappelling wall and a virtual-reality center.