The Fort Worth District awarded this competitive small business contract to AMES 1-HWH JV (MentorProtégé) for the repairs to buildings 551 and 561. The scope of work includes all work necessary to restore the failed and falling building components and correct regulatory code deficiencies.

Renovation will increase wall height but will not replace the building walls. Existing walls shall be reinforced to accommodate for the renovations. Buildings 551 and 561, each provide 91k SF of depot level rebuild operation space capable of supporting multiple depot programs, including MaxxPRO, Military All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV), Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), Cougar, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), and Trailers for Army, Navy, Marines, and Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS). Scope includes: New Bridge Cranes/Lifting systems internally in the building, Radiant heaters, HVLS fans, blue “turbo” fans, hose reels, and electrical cord reels, HVAC and compressed air distribution, fire alarm/mass notification and sprinkler system replacement, air compressors, canopies, rollup doors, structural steel, foundation, doors and windows, standing seam metal roof, electrical systems, new bathrooms, break room, and office space, and asbestos and lead abatement.

Road construction required one lane traffic be maintained at all times (except that a total closing may be allowed for specific 8-hour periods). Traffic Control was required in accordance with U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” and contractor provided all flagmen, warning lights, barricades and other traffic control devices and signs.