awarded the pre-construction and demolition services contracts. The Exhibition Hall redesign is a high-visibility project for the AOC. A more educational and interactive environment will better inform, involve and inspire visitors about Congress’ role in the democratic process. Exhibition Hall will reopen in 2021. During the renovation period, the CVC continues to offer a full calendar of tours and programs.
Incorporate New Technologies for Project Management: The AOC conducted pilot programs for new technologies such as the e-Builder project management information system to track and manage agency construction projects across the Capitol campus, and Bluebeam, for building information modeling. In addition, the agency provided user training on the e-Builder system to more than 50 AOC staff and contractors who plan and implement capital projects.
Capital Project Security Standards: The AOC coordinated with the U.S. Capitol Police to establish baseline security standards for construction projects that ensure the safety and security of the congressional community. These standards strengthen coordination and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, standardize design approaches and improve awareness of security requirements for critical construction projects.
Cultural Preservation
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Restoration: Following the restoration of the bronze statuary and upper plazas, the AOC embarked on the next phases of the Grant Memorial restoration. Work on the lower plaza granite paving repairs began and was 80 percent complete at the close of FY 2019. Current year work included poultice work at the marble base of the Ulysses S. Grant and lion statues, stone consolidation and the installation of replica lamps. In addition, the AOC initiated a regular maintenance program to inspect the bronze castings and coatings. Going forward, the AOC will maintain the Grant Memorial on a three-year schedule.
U.S. Capitol Crypt Exhibit on Stone Preservation: The AOC installed a new exhibit on stone preservation in the U.S. Capitol Crypt. The exhibition features an overview of the stone used in buildings on the Capitol campus, causes of stone deterioration and preservation techniques, and highlights of Capitol campus stone preservation projects. Artifacts displayed include pieces of deteriorated marble, examples of replacement pieces and the tools used by marble carvers.
Facilities Maintenance
Preservation Documentation: In January 2019, the AOC completed the building preservation guide for the James Madison Memorial Building. This was the 10th building
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preservation guide completed since the AOC Preservation Policy and Standards documentation program was implemented in 2010. The preservation guide classifies all building preservation zones, identifies the architecturally significant features and elements within many of the important public and private rooms, and provides the AOC with appropriate preservation treatment standards for the important elements and features of the building.
Exterior Metals Inventory and Conservation Analysis: The AOC conducted Phase 1 of an exterior metals inventory and conservation analysis. All historically and architecturally significant metals at the Capitol Building, Capitol Square, Senate Park and Union Square were identified, inventoried and located on an AOC geographic information system (GIS) planning map. As part of this analysis, the AOC surveyed each metal object, assessed its condition and prioritized its maintenance. The appropriate treatment to clean, repair and restore exterior metal was included in the report. Phase 2 inventory is underway at the Library Buildings and Grounds, House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings jurisdictions.
Facility Condition Assessments and Studies: The AOC completed facility condition assessments (FCAs) for the Ford House Office Building, O’Neill House Office Building, Hart Senate Office Building, Packard Campus, Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon, Special Facility Center and Senate Employees’ Child Care Center. The FCAs contain snapshots of current conditions and recommendations for intermediate and long-term actions. In addition, the AOC conducted studies to assess campus issues, including: a Hart Senate Office Building garage operational study, Hart Building air handling unit study and a groundwater penetration study for the tunnel connecting the Cannon Building to the U.S. Capitol.
Gardens and Grounds Standards: The AOC convened a cross- jurisdictional committee to develop standards for Capitol campus’ gardens and grounds. The standards will enhance and refine existing landscape plans such as the Snow Removal Operational Plan, the Arboretum Management Plan and landscape and tree protection standards.
Facilities Operations (including Sustainability and Energy)
Cogeneration System Operations: Following a three-year construction effort, the AOC completed its first full fiscal year of cogeneration operations in FY 2019. The implementation of the cogeneration system at the Capitol Power Plant helps the AOC promote the reliable and efficient delivery of utilities on the Capitol campus. This new plant generates electricity and steam, improves plant efficiencies and provides significant energy savings.
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