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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; which was read and, without objection, referred to the Committee on Appropriations:
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of
Representatives,
Washington, DC, July 28, 2021.Hon. Nancy Pelosi,Speaker, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Washington,
DC.
Dear Madam Speaker: On July 28, 2021, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider twelve resolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs.
I have enclosed copies of the resolutions adopted.
Sincerely,
Peter A. DeFazio,
Chair.
Enclosures.
Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--SUITLAND FEDERAL CENTER, SUITLAND, MD
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for the repair and alteration of 4600 Silver Hill North and 4600 Silver Hill South at the Suitland Federal Center in Suitland, MD at a design cost of $4,316,000, an estimated construction cost of $41,498,000, and a management and inspection cost of $3,544,000, for an estimated total project cost of $49,358,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, VARIOUS BUILDINGS
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for the reconfiguration and renovation of space within government-owned and leased buildings during Fiscal Year 2022 to improve space utilization, optimize inventory, and decrease reliance on leased space at a total cost of
$25,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that an Expenditure Plan be submitted to the Committee prior to expenditure of any funds.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided, that consolidation projects result in reduced annual rent paid by the tenant agency.
Provided, that no consolidation project exceeds $20,000,000 in costs.
Provided further, that preference be given to consolidation projects that achieve an office utilization rate of 130 usable square feet or less per person.
Provided further, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any agency the authority granted by this resolution.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM, VARIOUS BUILDINGS
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repair and alterations to upgrade, replace, and improve fire protection systems and life safety features in government-owned buildings during Fiscal Year 2022 at a total cost of $50,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--CHILDCARE SYSTEMS AND SECURITY, VARIOUS BUILDINGS
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repair and alterations to identify building wide security vulnerabilities at each childcare center located in a General Services Administration controlled building and to expedite action to upgrade these buildings to the minimum security standards during Fiscal Year 2022 at a total cost of $45,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
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Amended Committee Resolution
CONSTRUCTION--U.S. LAND PORT OF ENTRY, CALEXICO, CA
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, additional appropriations are authorized for construction of Phase IIB of a two-phase project to reconfigure and expand the existing land port of entry in downtown Calexico, CA, at an additional design cost of $83,000, additional estimated construction cost of
$3,335,000, and additional management and inspection cost of
$251,000, for a total additional cost of $3,669,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends the authorization of the Committee on September 30, 2020, of Prospectus No. PCA-BSC-CA19.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--TACOMA UNION STATION, TACOMA, WA
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Tacoma Union Station located at 1717 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, to address seismic deficiencies and undertake targeted building system modernizations, at a design cost of $3,395,000, an estimated construction cost of $43,289,000, and a management and inspection cost of $1,931,000 for an estimated total project cost of $48,615,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE (PJKK) FEDERAL BUILDING AND
U.S. COURTHOUSE, HONOLULU, HI
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Federal Building portion of the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole
(PJKK) Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse complex located at 300 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, HI, for mechanical and electrical upgrades, restroom upgrades, and fire and life-safety systems replacement, at a design cost of
$4,115,000, an estimated construction cost of $37,429,000, and a management and inspection cost of $2,820,000, for an estimated total project cost of $44,364,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. FEDERAL BUILDING, BOSTON, MA
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to replace the roof systems at the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building located at 10 Causeway Street in Boston, MA, at a design cost of $1,241,000, an estimated construction cost of $12,761,000, and a management and inspection cost of $1,105,000, for an estimated total project cost of $15,107,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--HOWARD M. METZENBAUM U.S. COURTHOUSE, CLEVELAND, OH
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to replace the plaza at the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse located at 201 Superior Avenue in Cleveland, OH, to complete critical structural repairs and upgrades to the building's plaza system to address life-safety concerns at a design cost of
$2,111,000, an estimated construction cost of $17,572,000, and a management and inspection cost of $1,784,000 for an estimated total project cost of $21,467,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--PATRICK V. MCNAMARA FEDERAL BUILDING GARAGE, DETROIT, MI
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to complete critical structural and related system upgrades at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building Garage located at 477 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, MI, at an additional design cost of
$150,000, an additional estimated construction cost of
$9,575,000, and an additional management and inspection cost of $289,000, for a total additional cost of $10,014,000, and a total estimated project cost of $20,734,000, to account for additional structural repair needs, cost escalations, and inclusion of temporary, off-site leased parking costs for the duration of the project, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends prospectus number PMI-0133-DE17 which was approved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on May 25, 2016.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--MINTON-CAPEHART FEDERAL BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to undertake structural and related system upgrades of the parking garage at the Minton-Capehart Federal Building located at 575 North Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis, IN, at an additional design cost of $653,000, an additional estimated construction cost of $4,321,000, and an additional management and inspection cost of $458,000, for a total additional cost of
$5,432,000, and a total estimated project cost of
$19,373,000, to account for cost escalation due to time and market conditions, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends prospectus number PIN-0133-IN17 and prospectus number PIN-0133-IN19 which were approved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on May 25, 2016, and September 27, 2018, respectively.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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Committee Resolution
ALTERATION--WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY, JR. U.S. COURTHOUSE AND U.S. POST
OFFICE AND COURTHOUSE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse (Holloway CT) at 200 Northwest Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, OK, and the United Post Office and Courthouse (PO-CT) at 215 Dean A. McGee Avenue for alterations to the Holloway CT and PO-CT, to include interior alterations such as modernization of outdated mechanical, fire alarm, electrical, and plumbing systems; and exterior improvements, such as stone repair and roof and window system replacements, at an additional design cost of $1,355,000, an addigtional estimated construction cost of $3,922,000, and a reduction in the management and inspection cost of $605,000, for a total additional cost of
$4,672,000, and a total estimated project cost of
$149,118,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends prospectus number POK-0046-0072-OK20 which was approvedc by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on September 30, 2020.
Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.
Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.
Provided, further that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.
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There was no objection.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 132
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