INTRODUCTION
The City of Ames Water Pollution
Control Facility (WPCF) is an
advanced secondary treatment
facility. The facility is located
approximately four miles south of
Ames along Interstate 35, at
56797 280th Street.
The Administration Building
houses the facility’s operation,
maintenance, and supervisory
staff. This building was
constructed in 1988, and much of
the interior finishes are original and showing significant wear and deterioration. Also, the building
originally housed the Laboratory Services Division which is now located in the Technical Services
Complex on E. 5th Street. The renovations will convert the old lab space into a more useable
space as well as provide updates throughout the building as described in this document.
SCOPE OF WORK
This project is for architectural services necessary for the renovation of the WPCF Administration
Building. The goal of this project is to renovate the Administration Building to provide an efficient
and effective use of the space for decades to come. Aesthetically pleasing, durable, and low
maintenance finishes throughout the building should be considered throughout the design.
The anticipated renovation will all take place in the interior of the Administration Building. A copy
of the existing floor plan is attached for your reference. This overall interior renovation shall
include surface upgrades throughout such as new paint, carpet, flooring, base, ceiling, and
lighting upgrades throughout the building. Key elements to be included in the renovation are
described below.
• Training/Conference Room: The addition of a new conference room to accommodate 25-
30 people is necessary. An evaluation of where to best place this conference room is
expected during the preliminary design phase. Storage space for tables and chairs should
be located near the conference room. An Audio-Visual system for this room shall be
included.
• Existing Laboratory Space: This will involve extensive demolition and reconfiguration of
spaces. This space is anticipated to either be used for a new conference room, or a new
control room/maintenance office/electrical workshop area.
• Locker Rooms: Upgrade finishes throughout including new floor tile, ceiling tile, plumbing
fixtures. Evaluate existing layout in men’s locker room to allow additional changing area
space. This may include removing a shower, sink, and storage closet. Potentially, the
renovations would also include an additional shower to the women’s locker room.
• Public Restrooms: Upgrade finishes throughout including new floor tile, ceiling tile, and
plumbing fixtures. Renovated restrooms shall provide ADA accessibility.
• Breakroom: Potentially decrease the size of the existing breakroom to utilize a portion of
this space for other purposes.
• Electrical Workshop: This will be a new space dedicated to maintenance staff working on
various electrical equipment. This space should be located near the existing shop.
• Maintenance Office: This will be a new office dedicated to plant maintenance staff. This
space would ideally be placed near the electrical workshop.
• Electrical Repair Room: Convert this space to an office.
• First Aid/Lactation: The existing location of the first aid room shall be evaluated. The
renovated room shall also function as a lactation room.
• Laboratory/Sample Storage: This area will be required for the plant operations staff. This
space would ideally be placed near the control room.
• Sound Attenuation: Special consideration shall be made to reduce noise in existing offices
and new spaces.
• HVAC modifications shall be included as needed.
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