[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 29, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H10023-H10040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      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:


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         U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on 
           Transportation and Infrastructure,
                               Washington, DC, September 29, 2009.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker of the House, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Madam Speaker, on September 24, 2009, the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to 
     consider 11 resolutions to authorize appropriations for the 
     General Services Administration's (GSA) FY 2010 Capital 
     Investment and Leasing Program, including six construction 
     resolutions (authorizing $302.6 million) and five repair and 
     alteration resolutions (authorizing $510.4 million). The 
     Committee adopted the resolutions by voice vote with a quorum 
     present.
       Enclosed are copies of the resolutions adopted by the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 
     24, 2009.
           Sincerely,
                                           James L. Oberstar, M.C.
                                                         Chairman.
       Enclosures.
                                  ____


Alteration Energy and Water Retrofit and Conservation Measures Program 
                      Various Buildings--PEW-2010

       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 to implement energy and water retrofit and 
     conservation measures in Government-owned buildings during 
     fiscal year 2010, at a proposed cost of $20,000,000, a 
     prospectus for which is attached to and included in this 
     resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
     Administrator of General Services shall require that the 
     procurement includes minimum performance requirements 
     requiring energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted 
     by this resolution.


                            Program Summary

       This alteration prospectus proposes the implementation of 
     energy and water retrofit and conservation measures in 
     Government-owned buildings during fiscal year 2010. Projects 
     to be accomplished in Federal buildings throughout the 
     country are currently being identified through surveys and 
     studies. The projects to be funded will have positive 
     savings-to-investment ratios, will provide reasonable payback 
     periods, and may generate rebates and savings from utility 
     companies and incentives from grid operators. Projects will 
     vary in size, by location, and by delivery method. This 
     prospectus requests authority to fund energy and water 
     retrofit work. The authority requested in this prospectus is 
     for a diverse set of retrofit projects with engineering 
     solutions to reduce energy or water consumption and/or costs.


                             Justification

       The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58) required 
     a 2% energy usage reduction as measured in BTU/GSF per year 
     from 2006 through 2015 over a 2003 baseline. Additionally, 
     this act sets a mandate to install advanced meters for 
     electricity in all buildings by 2012. Guidance issued by the 
     Department of Energy pursuant to this requirement states that 
     savings anticipated from advanced metering can range from 2% 
     to 45% annually when used in combination with continuous 
     commissioning efforts. Executive Order 13423 on Strengthening 
     Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management was, 
     concerning energy consumption reduction, incorporated into 
     law as the energy independence and Security Act of 2007. The 
     Executive Order also established a water reduction mandate of 
     2% per year based on a 2007 baseline as measured in gallons/
     gsf.
       By the year 2015, all Federal agencies are directed to 
     reduce overall energy use in federally operated buildings 
     they operate by 30 percent from 2003 levels and reduce 
     overall water use by 16 percent from 2007 levels. Increased 
     energy and water efficiency in buildings and operations will 
     require capital investment for changes and modifications to 
     physical systems which consume energy and water.
       In addition, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 
     2007 included provisions that exceed the requirements of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 2005. One such long-term requirement is 
     to eliminate fossil fuel-generated energy consumption in new 
     and renovated Federal buildings by FY 2030 by achieving 
     targeted reductions beginning with projects designed in FY 
     2010. Other shorter-term measures include increasing the use 
     of solar hot water heating (to 30%); installation of advanced 
     meters for water and gas (previously only electricity was 
     covered); and broader application of energy efficiency in all 
     major renovations. Approval of this FY 2010 request will 
     enable GSA to continue to provide leadership in energy/water 
     conservation and efficiency to both the public and private 
     sectors.


                  Authorization Requested--$20,000,000

       Potential projects to be accomplished in Federal buildings 
     throughout the country are currently being identified through 
     surveys and studies. The projects to be funded will have 
     positive savings-to-investment ratios, will provide 
     reasonable payback periods, and may generate rebates and 
     savings from utility companies and incentives from grid 
     operators. Projects will vary in size by location and by 
     delivery method. Typical projects include the following:
       Upgrading heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) 
     systems with new high efficiency systems including the 
     installation of energy management control systems.
       Altering constant volume air distribution systems to 
     variable air flow systems by the addition of variable air 
     flow boxes, fan volume control dampers, and related climatic 
     controls.
       Installing building automation control systems, such as 
     night setback thermostats and time clocks, to control HVAC 
     systems.
       Installing automatic occupancy light controls, lighting 
     fixture modifications and associated wiring to reduce the 
     electrical consumption per square foot through the use of 
     higher efficiency lamps and use of non-uniform task lighting 
     design.
       Installing new or modifying existing temperature control 
     systems.
       Replacing electrical motors with multi-speed or variable-
     speed motors.
       Insulating roofs, pipes, HVAC duct work, and mechanical 
     equipment.
       Installing and caulking storm windows and doors to prevent 
     the passage of air and moisture through the building 
     envelope.
       Providing advanced metering projects which enable building 
     managers to better monitor and optimize energy performance.
       Providing and implementing water conservation projects.
       Providing renewable projects including photovoltaic 
     systems, solar hot water systems, and wind turbines.
       Providing distributed generation systems.


                         Certification of Need

       It has been determined that the practical solution to 
     achieving the identified building energy and water management 
     goals is to proceed with the energy and water retrofit work 
     indicated above.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended:-- -- --, Acting Commissioner, Public Building 
     Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


      Design/Alteration--High Performance Energy Projects--Energy 
  Independence and Security Act of 2007--Various Buildings--PEISA-2010

       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 implementation of high performance energy 
     projects and conservation measures in Government-owned 
     buildings during fiscal year 2010, at a proposed cost of 
     $20,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
     Administrator of General Services shall require that the 
     procurement includes minimum performance requirements 
     requiring energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted 
     by this resolution.


                            Program Summary

       This alteration prospectus proposes the implementation of 
     high performance energy projects and conservation measures in 
     Government-owned buildings during fiscal year 2010. Projects, 
     to be accomplished in Federal buildings throughout the 
     country, are currently being identified through surveys and 
     studies. The projects to be funded will have positive 
     savings-to-investment ratios, will provide reasonable payback 
     periods, and may generate rebates and savings from utility 
     companies and incentives from grid operators. Projects will 
     vary in size, by location, and by delivery method. This 
     prospectus requests authority to fund geothermal and other 
     high-performance green building retrofit work, as well as 
     designs for new facilities that incorporate these 
     technologies. As we formulate and develop future projects, we 
     will incorporate these activities into our designs. As 
     appropriate, we will use the authority in this prospectus to 
     incorporate this requirement into previously funded and 
     authorized activities. The authority requested in this 
     prospectus is for a diverse set of retrofit and design 
     projects with engineering solutions to reduce energy 
     consumption and/or costs.


                             Justification

       The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58) required 
     a 2% energy usage reduction as measured in BTU/gsf per year 
     from 2006 through 2015 over a 2003 baseline. Additionally, 
     this act sets a mandate to install advanced meters for 
     electricity in all buildings by 2012. Guidance issued by the 
     Department of Energy pursuant to this requirement states that 
     savings anticipated from advanced metering can range from 2% 
     to 45% annually when used in combination with continuous 
     commissioning efforts. In regard to energy consumption 
     reduction, Executive Order 13423 on Strengthening 
     Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management was, 
     incorporated into law as the Energy Independence and Security 
     Act of 2007 (EISA). Both increased the energy reduction 
     mandates to 3% per year, and the Executive Order also 
     established a water reduction mandate of 2% per year based on 
     a 2007 baseline as measured in gallons/gsf.
       By the year 2015, all Federal agencies are directed to 
     reduce overall energy use in federally operated buildings 
     they operate by 30

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     percent from 2003 levels and reduce overall water use by 16 
     percent from 2007 levels. Increased energy and water 
     efficiency in buildings and operations will require capital 
     investment for changes and modifications to physical systems 
     which consume energy and water, as well as other high 
     performance green building initiatives and infrastructure 
     designs and retrofits.
       In addition, EISA included provisions that exceed the 
     requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. One specific 
     long term requirement is to eliminate fossil fuel generated 
     energy consumption in new and renovated Federal buildings by 
     FY 2030 by achieving targeted reductions beginning with 
     projects designed in FY 2010. High-performance green building 
     initiatives and infrastructure designs and retrofits will 
     assist in reaching the targeted reductions.
       EISA also requires GSA to create at least two technology 
     acceleration programs, for high-efficiency lighting and for 
     geothermal space conditioning (ground source heat pump), as 
     well as others that are cost effective.
       The technology acceleration programs are broad in their 
     application and potentially dramatic in their ability to 
     improve the human and energy performance attributed to 
     buildings. Lighting control systems, even with the lighting 
     energy improvements of the past 30 years in Federal 
     buildings, have the ability to improve the working 
     performance conditions and reduce energy consumption by 
     nearly 30%. The capital cost of these renovations is 
     considerable, as most require the removal and replacement of 
     ceiling systems, and the re-wiring of electrical 
     distribution. The geothermal (ground source heat pump) 
     program requires significant training both for GSA personnel 
     and contractors. EPA and DoE have programs that can be 
     adapted for GSA, and the cost of the program is reduced 
     accordingly. The feasibility studies are considerable in 
     number, and involve information about site conditions for 
     existing buildings that are not readily available in our 
     records, as well as vast changes in the direction to 
     procurement and engineering professionals across the agency. 
     GSA's ability to design and implement this acceleration 
     program will have great value to the rest of the Federal 
     inventory, as the lessons learned and programmatic guidance 
     developed will be applicable to many other building types. 
     The up-front capital costs of geothermal systems are 
     typically 1.5 times conventional systems, and yield a 
     positive return on investment typically in the 10-15 year 
     range (dependent upon geological conditions (capital) and the 
     cost of energy (operations)).
       Approval of this fiscal year 2010 request will enable GSA 
     to continue to provide leadership in energy/water 
     conservation and efficiency to both the public and private 
     sectors.
       Authorization Requested--$20,000,000.
       Potential projects to be accomplished in Federal buildings 
     throughout the country are currently being identified through 
     surveys and studies, along with potential new designs. The 
     projects to be funded will have positive savings-to-
     investment ratios, will provide reasonable payback periods, 
     and may generate rebates and savings from utility companies 
     and incentives from grid operators.
       Projects will vary in size by location and by delivery 
     method. Typical projects include the following:
       Designing new facilities to conform to EISA and to 
     incorporate these new technologies.
       Designing new facilities to incorporate other sustainable, 
     green building technologies, such as solar power, wind power, 
     green roofs, and photovoltaic techniques.
       Drilling to install vertical and horizontal geothermal 
     loops.
       Installing heat pumps and other types of geothermal 
     equipment.
       Installing building insulation and seals to enhance 
     equipment performance and reduce the size and energy 
     consumption of geothermal and other energy-efficient 
     equipment.
       Installing new or modifying existing green building 
     materials.
       Installing wastewater recycling processes for use on lawns, 
     in toilets, and for washing cars.
       Insulating roofs, pipes, HVAC duct work, and mechanical 
     equipment.
       Installing other green building technologies such as hot 
     water heat recycling, renewable heating systems, seasonal 
     thermal storage systems, and solar air conditioning, green 
     roofs, and cool roofs.


                         certification of need

       It has been determined that the practical solution to 
     achieving the identified building energy and water management 
     goals is to proceed with the energy and water retrofit work 
     indicated above.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended:-- -- --Acting Commissioner, Public Building 
     Service
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


 ALTERATION--FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM--VARIOUS BUILDINGS--
                                PFP-2010

       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 alterations to upgrade, replace, and improve 
     life safety features and fire protection systems in 
     Government-owned buildings during fiscal year 2010, at a 
     proposed cost of $20,000,000, a prospectus for which is 
     attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
     Administrator of General Services shall require that the 
     procurement includes minimum performance requirements 
     requiring energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted 
     by this resolution.


                            Program Summary

       This prospectus proposes alterations to upgrade, replace, 
     and improve life safety features and fire protection systems 
     in Government-owned buildings during Fiscal Year 2010. 
     Projects in federal buildings throughout the country are 
     currently being identified through surveys and studies and 
     will vary in size, location, and delivery method. The 
     authority requested in this prospectus is for a diverse set 
     of retrofit projects with engineering solutions to reduce 
     fire and life safety hazards. Typical projects include the 
     following:
       Replacing antiquated fire alarm and detection systems that 
     are in need of repair or for which parts are no longer 
     available.
       Installing emergency voice communication systems to 
     facilitate occupant notification and/or evacuation.
       Installing and/or expanding fire sprinkler coverage to 
     protect federal property.
       Constructing additional or enclosing existing exit stair 
     towers to ensure timely evacuation of buildings in the event 
     of an emergency.


                             Justification

       GSA conducts periodic life safety and fire protection 
     assessments of federal buildings nationwide to assess fire 
     risk. As a result of these assessments, a number of life 
     safety and fire protection issues have been identified that 
     need to be addressed in order to reduce the risk of injury, 
     the loss of federal property, and interruption of a federal 
     agency mission.
       This prospectus will provide upgrades to a number of GSA 
     federal buildings that do not meet current or national or GSA 
     building fire alarm codes. These buildings contain antiquated 
     hardwired fire alarm systems with replacement parts that are 
     no longer available, lack voice communication capability, and 
     a complete sprinkler system.
       Authorization Requested--$20,000,000.


                         Certification of Need

       It has been determined that the practical solution to 
     achieving the identified building fire and life safety goals 
     is to proceed with the fire and life safety work indicated 
     above.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- -- Acting Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


  Alteration--New Executive Office Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0105-
                                  WA10

       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 the New Executive 
     Office Building, located at 725 17th Street, NW., in 
     Washington, D.C., at design and review costs of $394,000 
     (design costs of $451,000 were previously authorized), 
     management and inspections costs of $6,257,000 {management 
     and inspection costs of $423,000 were previously authorized), 
     and estimated construction costs of $23,625,000 (estimated 
     construction costs of $5,388,000 were previously authorized), 
     at a proposed total cost of $30,276,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution. This 
     resolution amends the Committee resolution of July 21, 2004.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rationale for 
     GSA's decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.


                            Project Summary

       The General Services Administration (GSA), proposes to 
     amend Prospectus PDC-

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     0105-DC05 due to changes in scope, internal swing space 
     requirements, material escalations, and security escort costs 
     not originally contemplated for the New Executive Office 
     Building located at 725 17th Street, NW in Washington, DC.


                            major work items

       HVAC system upgrades, demolition and abatement, interior 
     construction, internal swing space build out, fire protection 
     alarm, lighting and branch wiring, communications, 
     superstructure.


                             project budget

Design and Review
  Design and Review (FY2005)...................................$451,000
  Additional Design (FY2010 Request)............................394,000
  Design and Review Subtotal....................................845,000
Management and Inspection (M&I)
  M&I (FY2005)..................................................423,000
  Additional M&I (FY2010 Request).............................6,257,000
  M&I Subtotal................................................6,680,000
Estimated Construction Cost (ECC)
  ECC (FY2005)................................................5,388,000
  Additional ECC (FY2010 Request)............................23,625,000
  ECC Subtotal...............................................29,013,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost*................................36,538,000
       *Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.
       Authorization Requested (Additional--Design, ECC and M&I)--
     $30,276,000.


                      prior authority and funding

       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $6,262,000 for design, construction and management 
     and inspection on July 21, 2004.
       The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 
     authorized $6,262,000 for design, construction and management 
     and inspection on November 17, 2004.
       Through Public Law 108-447, Congress appropriated 
     $6,262,000 for design, construction and management and 
     inspection in FY 2005.


      Prior Prospectus-Level Projects in Building (past 10 years):

       None.

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                      Schedule                          Start      End
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Design..............................................    FY2005    FY2009
Construction........................................    FY2010    FY2012
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                                building

       The New Executive Office Building is a 10-story reinforced 
     concrete building with a red brick facade. The building which 
     is proximate to the White House Complex, a desirable feature 
     for the building's tenants, was constructed in 1966. The 
     building has approximately 432,131 gsf with 110 parking 
     spaces.


                         major tenant agencies

       Executive Office of the President--Office of Management and 
     Budget, Defense--Office of the Secretary; Department of 
     Homeland Security--U.S. Secret Service.


                            proposed project

       The proposed project will replace components of the 
     existing HVAC system. The fan coil units (FCUs) on the ninth 
     and tenth floors will be replaced, along with deteriorated 
     black iron riser piping from the third through tenth floors.
       In addition to replacing the existing perimeter riser 
     system, asbestos-containing material (ACM) shall be abated. 
     To avoid potential hazardous exposure from the asbestos 
     abatement, GSA will create internal swing space for the 
     tenant agency to temporarily relocate from the ninth and 
     tenth floors. Costs to build out the temporary space, and 
     tenant moves including relocation of the telecommunication 
     equipment, and the furniture are included in this prospectus.
       Funds for escort security costs during construction are 
     requested due to the sensitive nature of the customers' 
     operations. Access to the project site will be limited to 
     cleared escorted personnel.
       Superstructure work will cover firestopping (insulation and 
     sealing) of the pipe penetrations on each floor.
       As the ceilings are demolished, new energy efficient lights 
     will replace the existing lighting and wiring. Project 
     specifications include the replacement of ceiling panels with 
     a panel product which includes approximately seventy-five 
     percent recycled content and finished with paint composed of 
     low volatile organic compounds (VOC).
       In 2002, a project replaced the FCUs except those on the 
     ninth and tenth floors. The FCUs on floors nine and ten were 
     not replaced at that time because the coils are located in 
     the ceiling plenum. The ninth floor ceiling plenum is 
     insulated with sprayed-on fireproofing containing asbestos 
     which needs to be abated prior to construction. The initial 
     project revealed that the riser piping along with its 
     branches and valves have deteriorated and should be replaced.


                            major work items

HVAC Upgrades...............................................$16,972,000
Building Demolition and Abatement.............................3,317,000
Interior Construction.........................................4,679,000
Internal Swing Space Build Out..................................546,000
Fire Protection Alarm...........................................628,000
Lighting and Branch Wiring....................................1,704,000
Communications..................................................980,000
Superstructure..................................................187,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
  Total ECC.................................................$29,013,000


                             justification

       Congress previously authorized this project in fiscal year 
     2005; however, the project scope increased pursuant to review 
     of the 35% design completion, which uncovered logistical 
     difficulties in maintaining customer operations during 
     construction as originally scoped. Initial estimates did not 
     fully capture the complexities of construction in the 
     occupied building. The project scope is therefore increased 
     to include: additional upgrades for the heating, ventilating 
     and air-conditioning components and controls; security 
     escorts required during construction; customer move expenses; 
     and materials escalation costs.
       After further investigation of the piping and FCUs, 
     additional equipment and operating deficiencies were 
     identified. Most of these deficiencies are related to 
     equipment having reached the end of its useful life and some 
     are a result of previous renovations that did not include 
     certain adjustments to the HVAC system that might have been 
     incorporated in larger projects.
       Significant leaks due to the deterioration of the risers 
     have resulted in extensive damage and disruption to agency 
     operations. A major leak in August 2006 caused a day-long 
     building shutdown and tenant productivity losses, as well as 
     extensive damage to the tenant's space. Riser failures should 
     be considered eminent and leaks could again cause extensive 
     damage and interruption to the tenant's missions which are 
     critical to the operation of the Executive Office of the 
     President.
       The upgraded HVAC work will provide increases in energy 
     efficiency and will provide improved controls and monitoring 
     by utilizing newer state of the art technology.
       The recent implementation of HSPD-12 and the customer's 
     need for security escorts during construction must now be 
     accommodated.
       Customer moves are required in order to abate the asbestos 
     and install the new fan coil units and variable frequency 
     drives located in the ceilings on the 9th and 10th floors. It 
     is necessary to remove the ceilings in their entirety 
     including lights, sprinklers and fire alarms, and 
     telecommunication equipment.
       Materials escalation will be necessary because construction 
     will proceed in four phases to accommodate OMB's time 
     sensitive operations. This lengthens the project delivery 
     schedule and is a reason for the increase in cost.


     Alternatives considered (30-year, present value cost analysis)

       There are no feasible alternatives to this project.


                             Recommendation

       Alteration.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- --, Acting Commissioner, Public 
     Buildings Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


Alteration--Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building--Washington, 
                           DC--PDC-0035-WA10

       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 the Dwight D. 
     Eisenhower Office Building located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 
     17th Street, NW, in Washington, D.C., at design and review 
     costs of $1,050,000, at management and inspections costs of 
     $1,800,000, and estimated construction costs of $12,150,000, 
     at a proposed total cost of $15,000,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rational for GSA's 
     decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.

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                            Project Summary

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a 
     comprehensive roof replacement to the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
     Executive Office Building (EEOB) located at Pennsylvania Ave 
     and 17th Street, NW, in Washington, DC.


                            Major Work Items

       Building roofing systems repairs and select systems 
     replacement activities including; flat seam copper roofing 
     replacement; skylight repairs and replacement; dormer and 
     chimney repairs; lightning protection; flashing systems 
     repairs and/or replacement and slate repairs and/or 
     replacement.


                             project budget

Design and Review............................................$1,050,000
Estimated Construction Cost (ECC)............................12,150,000
Management and Inspection (M&I)...............................1,800,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC) *.......................$15,000,000
       * Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.
       Authorization Requested (Design, ECC, M&I)--$15,000,000.


                      Prior Authority and Funding

       None.

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                      Schedule                          Start      End
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Design..............................................    FY2010    FY2010
Construction........................................    FY2010    FY2011
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                                Building

       The EEOB, constructed in 1888, is on the National Register 
     of Historic Places. This building functions as the principal 
     support facility for the White House operations, offering 
     691,783 gross square feet and 46 outside parking spaces.


                            Tenant Agencies

       Executive Office of the President of the United States, 
     Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense and 
     General Services Administration


                            Proposed Project

       The existing roof design is a complex mansard system with 
     flat, vertical and angled surfaces; multiple peaks, valleys, 
     changes in plane and flashing connections, dormers, chimneys, 
     skylights, domes, and other impressive architectural details. 
     The long term replacement tasks include repairs, replacement 
     and/or new installation of all; skylights, flat seam copper 
     roofing, lightning protection, cast iron dormer metals, 
     chimney trim and flashings, other roof flashing and counter 
     flashing components and miscellaneous sealants and 
     appurtenances.


                            Major Work Items

Flat Seam Copper Roofing.....................................$6,339,000
Skylight Repair...............................................2,641,000
Dormer and Chimney Repair.....................................1,585,000
Lightning Protection............................................528,000
Flashing and Slate Replacement................................1,057,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Total ECC...................................................$12,150,000


                             Justification

       The EEOB roofing system was partially repaired and replaced 
     under a major project completed during 1988-1994. The 
     previous scope of work in the most recent multi phased 
     project did not provide for or include, the installation of 
     roof-access traffic ways, maintenance platforms, waterproof 
     mission-critical equipment installations, a permanent and 
     available fall protection system, gutter/downspout and rain 
     water conductor piping. Foot traffic, to accomplish 
     maintenance of the roofing system and other work, has 
     exacerbated damage, resulting in hundreds of leaks throughout 
     the building.


                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       The EEOB roof replacement will implement design principles 
     to be integrated as seamlessly as possible into all aspects 
     of both the design and construction process, Currently we are 
     looking at options that will achieve the goal of obtaining 
     certification through the Leadership in Energy and 
     Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of 
     the U.S. Green Building Council.


     Alternatives Considered (30-year, present value cost analysis)

       There are no feasible alternatives to this project.


                             Recommendation

       Alteration.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- -- Acting Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


  ALTERATION--WEST AND EAST WING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT--
                     WASHINGTON, DC--PDC-0017-WA10

       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 the New Executive 
     Office Building, located at 725 17th Street, NW, in 
     Washington, DC, at design costs of $18,687, 000 (design costs 
     of $22,179,000 were previously authorized), at management and 
     inspections costs of $14,504,000 (management and inspection 
     costs of $12,416,000 were previously authorized), and 
     estimated construction costs of $164,159,000 (estimated 
     construction costs of $144,271,000 were previously 
     authorized), at a proposed total cost of $197,350,000, a 
     prospectus for which is attached to and included in this 
     resolution. This resolution amends the Committee resolution 
     of September 24, 2008.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rational for GSA's 
     decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.


                            Project Summary

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to amend 
     prospectus number PDC0017-WAO9 for repair and alterations to 
     the West Wing of the White House to include the East Wing of 
     the White House located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 
     Washington, DC. GSA re-examined the original plan and phases 
     to implement critical changes at the West Wing and upon that 
     evaluation recognized that completing the West and East Wing 
     primary system replacement together given the similarity of 
     scope was the most cost and time efficient approach.


                            Major Work Items

       Demolition and abatement, site work, structural and 
     finishes work, fire suppression system, mechanical systems to 
     include HVAC and Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR), 
     electrical systems and fire alarm, physical security and 
     information technology systems.


                             Project Budget

Design and Review
                         Phase I (FY2008 Reprogramming--West $9,689,000
       Additional Phase I (FY09 Proposed Reprogramming--East 16,860,000
                         Phase II (future fiscal year--West Wi6,245,000
                        Phase III (future fiscal year--East Wi8,072,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
                                             Design and Revi$40,866,000
Estimated Construction Cost (ECC)
                                        Phase I (FY2009--Wes$70,271,000
                Additional Phase I ECC (FY2010 Request--East111,177,000
                         Phase II (future fiscal year--West W74,000,000
                        Phase III (future fiscal year--East W52,982,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
                                                           $308,430,000
Management and Inspection (M&I)
                                       Phase I (FY2009--West $6,216,000
                Additional Phase I M&I (FY2010 Request--East W9,823,000
                         Phase II (future fiscal year--West Wi6,200,000
                        Phase III (future fiscal year--East Wi4,681,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
                                                           M$26,920,000
Estimated Total Project Cost *.............................$376,216,000
       * Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.
       Additional Authorization Requested (Design, ECC, M&I)--
     $203,595,000.\1\
       \1\ This request is for the balance of authorization 
     required for the East Wing portion of the project. The West 
     Wing portion has been fully authorized.
       FY2010 Funding Requested (Additional Phase I ECC and M&I)--
     $121,000,000.

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                      Prior Authority and Funding

       The House and Senate Appropriations Committees approved a 
     reprogramming request of $9,689,000 for design for the West 
     Wing portion of the project in FY2008.
       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $15,934,000 for design for the West Wing portion 
     of the project on September 24, 2008.
       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $162,932,000 for design construction and 
     management and inspection for the West Wing portion of the 
     project on September 24, 2008.
       The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 
     authorized $172,621,000 for design, construction and 
     management and inspection for the West Wing portion of the 
     project on May 21, 2008.
       Through Public Law 111-8, Congress appropriated $76,487,000 
     for partial construction and management and inspection in 
     FY2009.


      Prior Prospectus-Level Projects in Building (past 10 years)

       None.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Schedule                          Start      End
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Design..............................................    FY2008    FY2013
Construction........................................    FY2010   FY2016.
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                                Building

       Originally constructed in 1902, the West Wing is the part 
     of the White House in which the Oval Office, the Cabinet Room 
     and the Situation Room are located. It serves as the day-to-
     day office of the President of the United States. It is 
     roughly 30,000 gross square feet and includes offices for 
     senior members of the Executive Office of the President of 
     the United States and their support staff.
       The East Wing as it exists today was added to the White 
     House in 1942 and serves as office space for the First Lady 
     and her staff, the Department of Defense, and the United 
     States Secret Service. The East Wing also includes the 
     President's Theater, the visitor's entrance and the East 
     Colonnade.


                             Tenant Agency

       Executive Office of the President of the United States.


                            Proposed Project

       A study of the electrical and mechanical systems of the 
     West Wing was completed and the findings identified a 
     critical need for the immediate replacement of the aged and 
     failing systems in order to prevent an imminent equipment 
     failure and the resultant interruption of services. There is 
     currently no redundant HVAC equipment for the West Wing and 
     this has prevented shutdown for testing and maintenance of 
     the equipment for many years. The West Wing electrical 
     systems have also reached the end of their reliable 
     productivity and failure would result in discontinued 
     operations.
       Similar studies have been undertaken and completed on the 
     East Wing and indicate the condition of the utilities in the 
     East Wing is similar to the West Wing, replacement is 
     necessary to prevent imminent failure. In order to secure 
     continuous reliable HVAC and electrical service to both the 
     West and East Wing, GSA proposes replacing all primary 
     systems and secondary distribution systems that serve the 
     interior of the each wing.
       While the projects were originally planned as separate 
     projects, GSA is now planning to combine the replacement of 
     the primary systems for the West and East Wing in Phase I of 
     the project. The replacement of the secondary distribution 
     systems for the West and East Wings will follow in Phase II 
     and Phase III, respectively.
       The proposed total project includes the construction of a 
     new accessible, utility pathway to allow for the service and 
     maintenance of the new systems infrastructure. As there is 
     currently no space available in the building to accommodate 
     any additional equipment, the project will include the 
     construction of new mechanical and electrical rooms to 
     support the new services. Select structural and architectural 
     restoration of areas that are disturbed in the systems 
     replacement will be included. Fire life safety upgrades 
     including automatic fire suppression and fire alarm systems. 
     Mechanical work includes HVAC systems and controls, CBR 
     systems, plumbing storm and sewer systems. Electrical power, 
     lighting, select emergency power and lighting and select UPS 
     systems. Physical security system includes; access control, 
     intrusion detection, video assessment and emergency 
     notifications systems. Both copper and fiber optic backbones 
     are included for the IT systems infrastructure.
       All utility services will be rerouted to allow the GSA 
     necessary access to operate, maintain, and repair 
     infrastructure, services and equipment as required.


                            Major Work Items

Site Work...................................................$41,298,000
Structural and Finishes Work.................................68,356,000
Fire Suppression System......................................16,062,000
Mechanical Systems...........................................87,479,000
Electrical System & Fire Alarm, Physical Security and IT Syst78,560,000
Demolition/Abatement.........................................16,675,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
 Total ECC.................................................$308,430,000


                             Justification

       GSA completed a systems evaluation and technical study of 
     the physical plant, infrastructure and facilities serving 
     each wing as well as select systems and equipment resulting 
     in sequential projects. While the projects were originally 
     planned as separate projects, GSA and the Administration have 
     determined that combining the West and East Wing primary 
     systems replacement projects together would be more cost 
     effective by eliminating duplicate costs for mobilization, 
     demobilization, remobilization, management, inspections and 
     reduced construction time and cost. In addition, the combined 
     projects create less disruption to mission critical 
     operations given the connection, continuation and extension 
     of similar utilities and infrastructure scope of work 
     connecting West Wing services with the East Wing. A provision 
     will be made in the design of West Wing Phase I for the 
     replacement of the secondary distribution systems for the 
     West and East Wings that will follow in Phase II and Phase 
     III, respectively.


                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       The West and East Wing Infrastructure Project will 
     integrate and implement sustainable design principles and 
     energy efficiency effort as seamlessly as possible into all 
     aspects of both the design and construction process. The goal 
     is to obtain certification through the Leadership in Energy 
     and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System 
     of the U.S. Green Building Council.


     Alternatives Considered (30-year, present value cost analysis)

       There are no feasible alternatives to this project.


                             Recommendation

       Alteration.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- -- Acting Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.

 Amended Prospectus--Construction--United States Courthouse Annex--San 
                        Diego, CA--PCA-CTC-SD09

       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 in 
     the amount of $78,000,000 are authorized for management and 
     inspection and construction of the United States Courthouse 
     Annex, San Diego, California, not to exceed 466,886 gross 
     square feet. This resolution amends the Transportation and 
     Infrastructure Committee resolution dated July 19, 2006;
       Provided, that the Administrator of General Services shall 
     ensure that the San Diego, California Courthouse Complex 
     contains no more than 22 courtrooms;
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall not construct more than six courtrooms or 12 
     chambers in the San Diego, California Courthouse Annex under 
     the authority of this resolution;
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall ensure that a sharing plan approved by the 
     Judicial Conference on September 15, 2009, for courtrooms for 
     magistrate judges is adopted within 30 days of this 
     resolution and is implemented in the design of the San Diego 
     Courthouse Complex;
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall require that any excess space not allocated to 
     courtroom or other court-related use in the San Diego, 
     California Courthouse Annex shall be used to provide office 
     space to Executive Branch agencies that are not ancillary or 
     related to the Federal judiciary;
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall submit a prospectus for any additional 
     expansion space, after completion of construction and 
     occupancy of the San Diego Courthouse Annex, for court or 
     other court-related use requested in the San Diego, 
     California Courthouse Annex;
       Provided further, that, prior to acceptance of the 
     Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), the Administrator of General 
     Services shall advise the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the number of courtrooms, chambers, court 
     space, court related space, and other agency space to be 
     provided in the San Diego, California Courthouse Annex;
       Provided further, that no additional funds, beyond the GMP, 
     in effect on the date of this resolution, for the procurement 
     for the construction of the San Diego, California Courthouse 
     Annex, as of the date of adoption of this resolution, shall 
     be authorized or obligated for the project,
       Provided further, that, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, the General Services Administration (GSA) 
     shall use energy efficient and renewable energy systems, 
     including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project,
       Provided further, that, within 180 days of adoption of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for the project and if such systems are 
     not used for the project, the specific rationale for GSA's 
     decision.


                              Description

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the 
     construction of a 466,886 gross square foot U.S. Courthouse 
     Annex (CT Annex), including 105 inside parking spaces,

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     in San Diego, CA. The CT Annex will meet the 30-year space 
     needs of the courts and court-related agencies in conjunction 
     with the existing Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building and 
     U.S. Courthouse (FBCT). San Diego was one of the four 
     emergency projects on the Judiciary's Revised Five-Year 
     Courthouse Project Plan--FY2005-2009, approved by the 
     Judicial Conference on March 26, 2004.


                            Project Summary

Site Information
Site acquired................................................2.27 acres
Building Area
Gross square feet (excluding inside parking)....................419,636
Gross square feet (including inside parking)....................466,886
Project Budget
Site (FY1999, 2002, 2003, 2005).............................$31,916,000
Design (FY2003, 2006)........................................13,711,000
Management and Inspection (M&I) (FY2006)......................7,740,000
Additional M&I................................................2,260,000

Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) (FY2006).................$248,816,000
Additional ECC..............................................108,102,000
                                                       ================

Total ECC ($760/gsf including inside parking \1\)...........356,918,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost*..............................$412,545,000
       \1\ The ECC/gsf does not include $2.3 million for repair 
     and alteration work to the Edward J. Schwartz Federal 
     Building & U.S. Courthouse to re-orient the public entrance 
     to face the proposed annex which is included in the Total 
     ECC.
       * Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     alterations above the standard normally provided by GSA.
       Authorization Requested (Additional ECC & M&I)--
     $110,362,000.
       FY2009 Funding Requested--$110,362,000.


                      Prior Authority and Funding

       The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 
     authorized $302,183,000:
       $15,400,000 for site on July 23, 1998; $3,100,000 for site 
     and $11,237,000 for design, or $14,337,000, for a 583,746 gsf 
     Courthouse Annex, including 46 inside parking spaces, on July 
     8, 2001; $9,360,000 for additional site and $204,000 for 
     additional design for a 583,746 gsf Courthouse Annex, 
     including 46 inside parking spaces, on July 24, 2002; 
     $2,516,000 for additional site and $552,000 for additional 
     design, or $3,068,000, for a 614,394 gsf Courthouse Annex, 
     including 105 inside parking spaces, on July 21, 2004; and 
     $1,540,000 for additional site, $1,718,000 for additional 
     design, $248,816,000 for construction, and $7,740,000 for 
     management and inspection for a 466,886 gsf Courthouse Annex, 
     including 105 inside parking spaces, on July 19, 2006.
       The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee 
     authorized $302,183,000: $15,400,000 for site on September 
     23, 1998; $3,100,000 for site and $11,237,000 for design, or 
     $14,337,000, for a 583,746 gsf Courthouse Annex, including 46 
     inside parking spaces, on September 25, 2001; $9,360,000 for 
     additional site and $204,000 for additional design for a 
     583,746 gsf Courthouse Annex, including 46 inside parking 
     spaces, on September 26, 2002; $2,516,000 for additional site 
     and $552,000 for additional design, or $3,068,000, for a 
     614,394 gsf Courthouse Annex, including 105 inside parking 
     spaces, on November 17, 2004; $1,540,000 for additional site, 
     $1,718,000 for additional design, $221,345,000 for 
     construction, and $7,740,000 for management and inspection 
     for a 619,644 gsf Courthouse Annex, including 105 inside 
     parking spaces, on July 20, 2005; and $27,471,000 for 
     additional construction for a 466,886 gsf Courthouse Annex, 
     including 105 inside parking spaces, on May 23, 2006.
       Funding is $302,183,000:
       Congress appropriated $273,172,000: $15,400,000 for FY 1999 
     (Public Law 105-277), $23,901,000 for FY 2003 (Public Law 
     108-7); $3,068,000 for FY 2005 (Public Law 108-447); and 
     $230,803,000 for FY 2006 (Public Law 109-115).
       GSA reprogrammed $29,011,000: $1,540,000 to the project in 
     FY 2002 and $27,471,000 to the project in FY 2006.


                                Schedule

       FY 1998--Site.
       FY 2003--Design.
       FY 2009--Construction.
       FY 2013--Occupancy.


                          Overview of Project

       In fiscal year 2006, GSA submitted a prospectus for a CT 
     Annex providing 619,644 gross square feet of space (PCA-CTC-
     SD06). Due to increased construction materials costs, GSA and 
     the District Court agreed to reduce the scope of this 
     project. GSA submitted an amended prospectus with a revised 
     plan (PCA-CTC-SD07). Under this revised plan, GSA eliminated 
     six proposed floors of the building. The number of proposed 
     district courtrooms, but not chambers, was reduced from 18 to 
     14 and the number of appellate chambers was reduced from 3 to 
     2 in the 10-year program. The proposed expansion district 
     courtrooms, but not chambers, were reduced from 5 to 0 in the 
     30-year program. The new CT Annex will provide 466,886 gross 
     square feet, 152,758 gross square feet less than the original 
     construction prospectus for this project. After submitting 
     the revised plan, GSA encountered additional difficulty and 
     was unable to award the reduced project. Due to continuing 
     materials escalation, limited bidding, market conditions, and 
     further delays in award, GSA is seeking additional funding 
     and authorization.
       The CT Annex will provide 14 district courtrooms and 18 
     chambers, two Court of Appeals judges' chambers, a visiting 
     district chamber, District Clerk's office, Pretrial Services 
     and the U.S. Marshals Service. Pretrial Services will occupy 
     space within the building until that space is needed for 
     conversion to six additional district judge's chambers. The 
     project will include modification of the entrance to the 
     existing FB-CT. Currently, the lobby of this building is 
     accessed from Front Street. The new access will be from the 
     courtyard between the new CT Annex and the existing FB-CT. 
     Also, construction will include a tunnel linking the existing 
     FB-CT to the new CT Annex and an extension connecting the 
     existing prisoner tunnel to the new CT Annex.
       After completion of the CT Annex, the existing FB-CT will 
     be retained to provide space for the magistrate, senior 
     district, and two Court of Appeals judges. The U.S. 
     Bankruptcy Court will continue to occupy the Jacob Weinberger 
     Courthouse.
       One Court of Appeals Judge, Pretrial Services and a portion 
     of the U.S. Attorney's office are in leased locations in the 
     downtown area. These leases will be extended or terminated to 
     coincide with the occupancy of the new CT Annex.


                            Tenant Agencies

       The CT Annex will house the District Judges, District 
     Clerk, two Court of Appeals Judges, Pretrial Services, and 
     the U.S. Marshals Service.


                            Delineated Area

       The CT Annex will be constructed in the Central Business 
     District on a site adjacent to the existing FB-CT. This site 
     has been acquired except for closing of Union and E Streets.


                             Justification

       The District Court currently occupies space in the existing 
     FB-CT. This building cannot accommodate the Courts' total 
     space requirements and was not designed to accommodate needed 
     expansion on the site. Some of the modifications to FB-CT 
     resulted in less than adequate sized courtrooms that have 
     been used for 13 years.
       Federal construction of a new CT Annex in conjunction with 
     continued use of the existing FB-CT is the most desirable 
     housing strategy to meet the projected space needs of the 
     Southern District Courts and court-related agencies in San 
     Diego. The new CT Annex will improve the flow of prisoners, 
     adequately house the district judges, and significantly 
     increase security. Completion of the CT Annex will permit one 
     Court of Appeals judge and Pretrial Services to vacate leased 
     space.
       The Judicial Conference, in September 2003, declared a 
     space emergency at San Diego in order to recognize the effect 
     of aggressive border enforcement initiatives on the court's 
     facilities and the serious security and operational problems 
     at this location.
       The additional funds requested in this prospectus are due 
     to increased construction material costs. During the past two 
     years, the construction industry has experienced a 
     significant increase in costs, primarily due to the increased 
     demand for raw materials from construction in international 
     markets and coastal communities in the United States affected 
     by hurricanes. For example, construction material costs in 
     the Southern California area have escalated by approximately 
     11 percent per year. Much of the raised access flooring in 
     the building and metric measurement were eliminated in 
     further efforts to reduce costs.


                         Explanation of Changes

       The gross square footage of the project is the same as 
     currently authorized. However, to provide one courtroom for 
     every two senior judges, two senior district courtrooms in 
     the existing building were reassigned for magistrate judge 
     use. Also, the projected number of magistrate judges was 
     reduced from 18 to 14. The reassignment and reduction means 
     that there are now five unassigned courtrooms that will be 
     used for ADR Suites and attorney conference rooms.
       The Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC) of the proposed 
     project reflects an increase of $110,362,000 from the ETPC of 
     the project currently authorized by the House and Senate 
     Committees (which is the result of construction escalation 
     and change in the projected start of construction from 2006 
     to 2009.)


                               Departures

       2nd Special Proceedings Courtroom--This departure was 
     identified in a previous prospectus signed on March 28, 2002 
     and approved by the House and Senate Committees on July 24, 
     2002 and September 26, 2002, respectively, and in subsequent 
     resolutions. Approximate cost $1,000,000.
       With eight courtrooms for four senior district judges, the 
     project does comply with the July 19, 2006, resolution of the 
     House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which 
     authorized the proposed project, requiring (via amendment to 
     the U.S. Courts Design Guide) that each U.S. Courthouse 
     construction project provide one courtroom for every two 
     senior judges.


                 Space Requirements of the U.S. Courts

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                                                                          Current                                        Request
                                                          ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Courtrooms
                                                               Courtrooms           Judges            Existing       Courtrooms  New         Judges
                                                                                                     Buildings           Building
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District
    Active...............................................                 13                 13                  0                 14                 18
    Senior...............................................                  3                  5                  4                  0                  8
    Visiting.............................................                  0                  2                  0                  0                  1
Magistrate...............................................                 *8                  9               **19                  0                 14
Circuit..................................................                  0              ****3                  0                  0                  4
        Total:...........................................                 24                 32              ***23                 14                 45
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* These courtrooms do not meet minimum USCDG standards.
** Seven of these courtrooms do not meet minimum USCDG standards. The five unassigned courtrooms and chambers will be used as ADR Suites and attorney
  conference rooms.
*** One magistrate courtroom will be converted to a new lobby facing the new CT Annex.
**** One judge is in leased space.

                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       This project is designed to meet the requirements of the 
     Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service.


         Alternatives Considered (30-year, present value costs)

New Construction:..........................................$340,927,000
Lease:.....................................................$540,465,000


                      Recommendation--CONSTRUCTION

       The 30-year, present value cost of construction is 
     $199,538,000 less than the cost of leasing, an equivalent 
     annual cost advantage of $13,129,000.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on February 26, 2008.
       Recommended: -- -- --, Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved: -- -- --, Administrator, General Services 
     Administration.

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  Acquisition--Columbia Plaza Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0000-WA10

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that, 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3307, appropriations are authorized for 
     acquisition, through a purchase option, of the Columbia Plaza 
     Building located at 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., at a 
     proposed cost of $100,000,000, a prospectus for which is 
     attached to and included in this resolution.


                              Description

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to 
     acquire, through a purchase option, the Columbia Plaza 
     Building located at 2401 E St., NW, Washington, DC. The 
     government has an option to purchase the building at the set 
     price of $100,000,000 at the end of the current lease term in 
     2012, provided 365 days notice has been given to the lessor.


                                Building

       The Columbia Plaza Building was constructed in the mid 
     1960s. Prior to the Department of State's (DOS) initial 
     occupancy in 1992 the building underwent a major renovation 
     converting the space from residential use to office use. GSA 
     currently leases 511,500 rentable square feet and 361 parking 
     spaces at Columbia Plaza for the DOS under a 20-year lease 
     agreement that expires in April 2012.


                             Project Budget

       Building and Site Acquisition--$100,000,000.
       Authorization Requested (Acquisition)--$100,000,000.


                             Justification

       DOS and GSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 
     1987 committing both agencies to consolidate DOS space and 
     personnel in the Foggy Bottom area of the District of 
     Columbia and Rosslyn, VA. The Columbia Plaza Building, 
     located northwest of the Harry S Truman (Main State) 
     Building, has been occupied for more than 20 years as a 
     leased location. The Columbia Plaza Building's location in 
     Foggy Bottom is directly adjacent to Main State and supports 
     the goals of DOS as identified in the 1987 MOU. The 
     building's proximity to both Main State and the approximately 
     3.5 million square feet DOS occupies in the Foggy Bottom area 
     provides many operational benefits ranging from human 
     resources, mobility in and around the State's Foggy Bottom 
     locations, and efficiencies in facility operations through 
     information technology linkages and security. Given all of 
     these factors, DOS continues to have a long-term need for the 
     space in the Columbia Plaza Building.
       Alterations for $30,600,000 were completed in 1992 and the 
     government currently operates virtually all aspects of the 
     facility. GSA recently performed a Building Engineering 
     Report (BER) for the Columbia Plaza Building which reported 
     that the building is in fair overall condition. As part of 
     the $30M investment in 1992, GSA was directed by 
     Congressional resolution that ``GSA will attempt to include a 
     purchase option in the lease contract''. GSA successfully 
     negotiated a purchase option as part of the terms of the 20-
     year lease. The terms of the purchase option and price were 
     set when the lease transaction was signed in 1992. The 
     government's option to purchase the building is currently 
     established at $100,000,000 or approximately $151 per gross 
     square foot. This price is well below the current market 
     rates for buildings of comparable size in Washington, DC, 
     especially a building with long-term government occupancy. In 
     2006, GSA completed a fair market value (FMV) appraisal which 
     indicated the FMV of Columbia Plaza Building to be 
     approximately $190,000,000, well above the established option 
     price to the government.


                            Tenant Agencies

       Department of State.


     Alternatives Considered (30-year, present value cost analysis)

       Purchase--$317,305,000.
       Lease--$513,447,000.
       The 30-year, present value cost of purchase is $196,142,000 
     less than the cost of leasing, an equivalent annual cost 
     advantage of $12,614,000.


                             Recommendation

       Acquisition.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- --, Acting Commissioner, Public 
     Buildings Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouter, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.
                                  ____


Design/Build--Federal Building-FBI District Office--Miami/Miramar, FL--
                              PFL-FBC-MI10

       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 a new Federal Building in the Miami/Miramar, 
     Florida area for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
     currently located in twelve separate locations spread across 
     the Miami, Miramar, and Dade County, Florida area, at site 
     costs of $9,000,000, design and review costs of $11,924,000, 
     management and inspection costs of $8,401,000 and estimated 
     construction costs of $161,350,000, for a combined cost of 
     $190,675,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rational for GSA's 
     decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.


                              Description

       The US General Services Administration proposes building a 
     new Federal Building in the Miami/Miramar, Florida area for 
     the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This facility will 
     serve to meet the FBI's current and future space needs as 
     their new District Office in South Florida, and will 
     consolidate their current space spread across the Miami, 
     Miramar, and Dade County, Florida area in twelve separate 
     locations.


                            Project Summary

    Site Information
    To be acquired acreage..........................................9.0
    Building Area
    Building without Parking (gsf)..............................474,801
    Building with Parking (gsf).................................474,801
    Number of outside parking spaces.................................30
    Structured Parking Spaces.......................................535


                             Project Budget

    Site.....................................................$9,000,000
    Design and Review Subtotal...............................11,924,000
    Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) ($452/gsf incl. inside161,350,000
    Management and Inspection (M&I)...........................8,401,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC)*.......................$190,675,000
       *Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.
       Authorization Requested (Design, ECC, and M&I)--
     $190,675,000.
       FY 2010 Funding Request--$190,675,000.

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                      Schedule                          Start      End
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Design..............................................    FY2010    FY2012
Construction........................................    FY2011    FY2014
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                          Overview of Project

       The new Miami FBI District Office will provide for the 
     space requirements and security needs for the FBI in the 
     South Florida area. 535 secured structured parking spaces 
     will be incorporated into the construction of the FBI 
     District Office facility and made available to the FBI, 
     primarily for the use of Government-owned vehicles and other 
     official Government purposes. Surface parking spaces will 
     also be provided.


                            Tenant Agencies

       Department of Justice--Federal Bureau of Investigation


                             Justification

       An important component of the priorities of the FBI is the 
     availability of efficient and cost effective facilities, with 
     state-of-the-art infrastructure in which to carry out the 
     FBI's mission. FBI requires a facility that meets the Level 4 
     Interagency Security Committee (ISC) criteria, with 
     sufficient space for the current and projected workforce. In 
     addition, the expansion of the secure work environment is 
     essential to foster synergy among FBI elements for greater 
     coordination and productivity internally and with partner 
     organizations. The existing, disparate FBI facilities are 
     incapable of providing the increased square footage necessary 
     to support new functions and cannot meet enhanced IT 
     infrastructure and security requirements. A new, consolidated 
     location will provide the FBI with sufficient space to meet 
     its current requirements and allow for full compliance with 
     the ISC guidelines.
       The requirement for FBI's consolidated Miami Field Division 
     office was originally to be included in the larger Miami/
     Miramar, FL DOJ lease consolidation, along with the Drug 
     Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, 
     Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), as requested under 
     PFL-01-MI06, and originally authorized by the House Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 16,

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     2006, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works on November 17, 2005. In 2007, it was determined by DOJ 
     that the original consolidated campus strategy was no longer 
     logistically or financially feasible. Therefore, GSA 
     requested authority to procure DEA's requirements separately 
     (Prospectus No. PFL-02-MI08), which were authorized by the 
     House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on 
     September 24, 2008, and the Senate Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works on September 17, 2008. The ATF's 
     requirements were delivered below the prospectus threshold. 
     Given the size, complexity, long term nature, and other 
     aspects of the FBI's requirements, GSA determined that a 
     Federally owned facility would better serve the mission and 
     operations of the Government.


                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       This project will be designed to conform with the 
     requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public 
     Buildings Service and to earn LEED certification. It will 
     also meet Congressionally-required energy efficiency and 
     performance requirements in effect during design. GSA will 
     encourage exploration of opportunities to gain increased 
     energy efficiency above the measures achieved in the design.


     Alternatives Considered (30-year, present value cost analysis)

       New Construction--$352,712,000.
       Lease--$520,093,000.
       The 30 year, present value cost of new construction is 
     $167,380,000 less than the cost of lease, an equivalent 
     annual cost advantage of $10,764,000.


                             Recommendation

       Construction.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended: -- -- --, --Acting Commissioner, Public 
     Buildings Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.

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   Construction--U.S. Land Port of Entry--Madawaska, ME--PME-BSD-MW10

       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 construction of a new land port of entry 
     at Madawaska, ME to replace the existing Port of Entry, at 
     management and inspection costs of $3,827,000 and estimated 
     construction costs of $46,300,000, for a combined cost of 
     $50,127,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rational for GSA's 
     decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.


                              Description

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the 
     construction of a new land port of entry (POE) at Madawaska, 
     ME to replace the existing POE, expand inspection lanes, and 
     operational functions. The proposed project will replace the 
     undersized main administration building at 2 Bridge Street, 
     while addressing current safety, security, circulation, and 
     efficiency issues.
Project Summary
    Site Information
  Government-owned.............................................87 acres
  To be acquired............................................12.45 acres
    Building Area
  Building (including canopies)..............................39,211 gsf
  Building (excluding canopies)..............................28,756 gsf
  Number of inside parking spaces.................................5 \1\
  Number of outside parking spaces...............................48 \2\
    Cost Information
  Site Development Cost \3\.................................$17,181,000
  Building Costs (includes inspection canopies) ($743/gsf)..$29,119,000
Project Budget
  Site Acquisition (FY 2005 & FY 2008)......................$14,406,000
  Design and Review (FY 2005 & FY 2008).......................4,514,000
  Additional Design and Review (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
    (ARRA) 2009)................................................750,000
  Management and Inspection (M&I).............................3,827,000
  Estimated Construction Cost (ECC)..........................46,300,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost*...............................$69,797,000
       \1\ The existing facility does not have any inside parking 
     spaces.
       \2\ Parking spaces include 5 spaces for visitor parking, 30 
     for employees, 6 for referral and service, and 7 for truck 
     inspection. Currently, there are 6 outside parking spaces at 
     the facility.
       \3\ Site Development includes site clearing, demolition, 
     roadways and utilities.
       * Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for 
     emerging technologies and alterations above the standard 
     normally provided by the GSA.
       Authorization Requested (ECC and M&1)--$50,127,000.*
       *GSA has worked closely with DHS program offices 
     responsible for developing and implementing security 
     technology at the Land Ports of Entry (LPOE's). These 
     programs include United States Visitor and Immigrant Status 
     Indicator Technology (US-VISIT), Radiation Portal Monitors 
     (RPM's) and Advanced Spectroscopic Portal (ASPs) monitors, 
     Western Hemisphere Travel initiative (WHTI) and Non-Intrusive 
     Inspection (NII). This prospectus contains the funding of 
     infrastructure requirements for each program known at the 
     time of prospectus development since these programs are at 
     various stages of development and implementation. Additional 
     funding by a Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) may be 
     required to provide for as yet unidentified elements of each 
     of these programs to be implemented at this port.


                      Prior Authority and Funding

       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $1,760,000 for site acquisition and design on July 
     21, 2004.
       The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 
     authorized $1,760,000 for site acquisition and design on 
     November 17, 2004.
       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $17,600,000 for additional site acquisition and 
     additional design on September 20, 2006.
       The Senate Committee for Environment and Public Works 
     authorized additional site acquisition and additional design 
     on September 27, 2006.
       Through Public Law 108-447, Congress appropriated 
     $1,760,000 for site acquisition and design in FY 05 on 
     December 8, 2004.
       Through Public Law 110-161, Congress appropriated 
     $17,160,000 for additional site acquisition and design on 
     December 26, 2007.
       Through Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and 
     Reinvestment Act of 2009, GSA's Spending Plan included 
     $750,000 for additional design.

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                      Schedule                          Start      End
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Design..............................................    FY2008    FY2010
Construction........................................    FY2010    FY2012
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                          Overview of Project

       This project will provide for the improvement and expansion 
     to this POE on approximately 13.32 acres of land. GSA owns 
     approximately .87 acres and will purchase an additional 12.45 
     acres. The scope of the project includes a total replacement 
     of the existing original 6,000 gsf building built in 1959 
     with a new, multiple building facility totaling 28,756 gsf. 
     The planned expansion includes: a 10,423 gsf main 
     administration building; 1,275 gsf for 2 non-commercial 
     inspection lanes and an enclosed secondary inspection bay; a 
     146 gsf outbound inspection booth; 12,753 gsf of commercial 
     inspection offices, dock, cargo facility, inspection booth, a 
     non-intrusive inspection (NII) facility; a 1,894 pedestrian 
     processing facility; and 2,265 gsf of indoor parking.


                            Tenant Agencies

       Department of Homeland Security (DHS)--Customs and Border 
     Protection (CBP), Department of Health and Human Services 
     (HHS)--Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and GSA.


                                Location

       The Madawaska land POE is located in northern Maine in 
     Aroostook County, at 2 Bridge Street, at the international 
     border between the United States and Canada separating the 
     State of Maine and the Province of New Brunswick, and 
     adjacent to the Canadian town of Edmundston.


                             Justification

       The existing site at Madawaska is very small, situated on 
     less than one acre of land and is geographically constrained 
     by the St. Johns River, Nexfor Fraser Papers and the Montreal 
     Maine & Atlantic Railroad. The planned addition of radiation 
     portal monitors and other on-site inspection equipment will 
     only exacerbate the situation as the existing site lacks 
     sufficient staging and queuing areas. In addition, site 
     parking and vehicle maneuvering areas are inadequate, the 
     commercial truck traffic pattern, and visitor and employee 
     parking are not clear and well defined, Existing site 
     constraints imposed by the railroad and paper company, 
     require that an elevated roadway be constructed to allow for 
     a full inspection operation by CBP.
       Madawaska is New England's third busiest port in automobile 
     traffic and sixth busiest in truck traffic. On-site staffing 
     has increased substantially since September 11, 2001, 
     resulting in the need for additional space. The existing 
     facility lacks sufficient office and storage space, as well 
     as a secure area to perform standard interview and search 
     procedures. There is no commercial secondary inspection area 
     to perform a proper secondary inspection, which at times 
     involves unloading a typical tractor-trailer. As a result, 
     secondary truck inspections are done at roadside. This effort 
     often causes traffic congestion that backs up onto the 
     bridge.


                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       This project is designed to conform with the requirements 
     of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service 
     and to earn Leadership in Energy and Environment Design 
     (LEED) certification. It will also meet Congressionally-
     required energy efficiency and performance requirements in 
     effect during design. GSA will encourage exploration of 
     opportunities to gain increased energy efficiency above the 
     measures achieved in the design.


                        Alternatives Considered

       GSA owns and maintains the existing facilities at this port 
     of entry; thus no alternative other than Federal construction 
     was considered.


                             Recommendation

       Construction.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended:-- -- -- Acting Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved: Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration. 

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  Construction--U.S. Land Port of Entry--Tornillo-Guadalupe--El Paso 
                        County, TX--PTX-BSC-TG10

       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 construction of a new port of entry at 
     Fabens-Casita in El Paso County, TX, at additional design 
     costs of $3,800,000, management and inspections costs of 
     $6,381,000 and estimated construction costs of $81,384,000, 
     for a combined cost of $91,565,000, a prospectus for which is 
     attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that, to the maximum extent practicable and 
     considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the geographic 
     area, the General Services Administration (GSA) shall use 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, in carrying out the project.
       Provided further, that within 180 days of approval of this 
     resolution, GSA shall submit to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works of the U.S. Senate a report on the planned use of 
     energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including 
     photovoltaic systems, for such project and if such systems 
     are not used for the project, the specific rational for GSA's 
     decision.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, GSA shall, to the maximum extent practicable 
     and considering life-cycle costs appropriate for the 
     geographic area, use energy efficient and renewable energy 
     systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying out 
     alteration, design, or construction projects.
       Provided further, that beginning on the date of approval of 
     this resolution, each alteration, design, or construction 
     prospectus submitted by GSA shall include an estimate of the 
     future energy performance of the building and specific 
     description of the use of energy efficient and renewable 
     energy systems, including photovoltaic systems, in carrying 
     out the project.


                              Description

       The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the 
     construction of new port of entry (POE) facilities to replace 
     the existing POE at Fabens-Casita in El Paso County, TX. The 
     proposed facility will be known as the Tornillo-Guadalupe 
     POE.


                            Project Summary

Site Information:
Government-owned..............................................6.3 acres
To be acquired............................................\1\ 109 acres
Building Area:
Building (including canopies)................................86,596 gsf
Building (excluding canopies)................................74,596 gsf
Number of outside parking spaces:...................................160
Cost Information
Site Development Cost \2\...................................$63,512,000
Building Costs (includes inspection canopies) ($206/gsf )...$17,872,000

       \1\ Acreage is to be donated to GSA by El Paso County, TX.
       \2\ Site development costs include grading, utilities, 
     paving and traffic control, drainage ponds and culverts 
     (including piping and structures), lighting, and fencing.


                             Project Budget

Design and Review (FY 2008)..................................$4,290,000
Additional Design.............................................3,800,000
Management & Inspection (M&I).................................6,381,000
Estimated Construction Cost (ECC)............................81,384,000
                                                       ________________
                                                       
Estimated Total Project Cost................................$95,855,000
       *Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for emerging 
     technologies and alterations above the standard normally 
     provided by the GSA.
       Authorization Requested (Additional Design, ECC, M&I) 
     $91,565,000.*
       GSA has worked closely with DHS program offices responsible 
     for developing and implementing security technology at the 
     Land Ports of Entry (LPOE's), These programs include United 
     States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-
     VISIT), Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM's) and Advanced 
     Spectroscoptic Portal (ASPs) monitors, Western Hemisphere 
     Travel Initiative (WHTI) and Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII). 
     This prospectus contains the funding of infrastructure 
     requirements for each program known at the time of prospectus 
     development since these programs are at various stages of 
     development and implementation. Additional funding by a 
     Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) may be required to 
     provide for as yet unidentified elements of each of these 
     programs to be implemented at this port.


                      Prior Authority and Funding

       The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     authorized $4,290,000 for design on May 23, 2007.
       The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 
     authorized $4,290,000 for design on September 20, 2007.
       Through Public Law 110-161, Congress appropriated 
     $4,290,000 for design on December 26, 2007.

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                      Schedule                          Start      End
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Design..............................................    FY2008    FY2010
Construction........................................    FY2010    FY2013
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                            Project Overview

       The GSA proposes construction of the Tornillo-Guadalupe POE 
     to support a new international bridge crossing for which the 
     County of El Paso, TX, obtained a Presidential Permit on 
     March 31, 2005. The County of El Paso will construct the 
     bridge structure, while GSA proposes to construct the POE 
     facilities. The proposed POE will include sufficient 
     infrastructure and facilities to support present and future 
     demand by privately owned vehicles (POV), pedestrian and 
     commercial traffic, both northbound and southbound. 
     Facilities to process POV, bus, and pedestrian traffic and 
     inspections are to include: main administration building, 
     headhouse, four primary POV and eight secondary inspection 
     stations, a screened ``hard secondary'' area, bus disembark 
     and reload areas, parking for staff, service and visitors, 
     secondary inspection canopy, POV return lanes to Mexico, 
     requisite Non-Invasive Inspection (NII) systems (VACIS II, 
     radiation portal monitors (RPM) and license plate readers 
     (LPR), etc.), seizure vehicle parking area, a booth for 
     outlease to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and a 
     pedestrian parkway.
       Facilities to support commercial traffic and inspections 
     include: a commercial building, ten covered commercial docks, 
     two primary inspection booths with a canopy and bypass lane, 
     NII systems, hazardous materials containment area, exit 
     booth, bulk cargo bin, Agriculture Quarantine Inspection 
     (AQI), and narcotics storage. The facility will also provide 
     an incinerator, kennel facilities, heliport, and 
     communication tower. Additionally, inspection facilities for 
     the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will 
     be provided. The site will be fully secured by perimeter 
     fencing and electronic surveillance. The existing Fabens POE 
     will be demolished and the property will be integrated into 
     the new proposed site at the location of the new bridge. Per 
     the Presidential Permit, the County of El Paso will be 
     responsible for demolition of the existing Fabens-Caseta 
     bridge once the new bridge and POE facilities are complete.
       The gross square footage requirement has increased by 8,451 
     square feet from the 78,145 square feet authorized for design 
     in Prospectus PTX-BSD-TG08. The scope increase and need for 
     additional design funding have resulted from additional 
     requirements identified for NII systems, bird holding, 
     security requirements, energy efficiency, and additional 
     paving.


                            Tenant Agencies

       Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-Customs and Border 
     Protection (CBP), Department of Transportation (DOT)-Federal 
     Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Texas Alcoholic 
     Beverage Commission (TABC), and GSA.


                                Location

       The proposed location is approximately one-third mile 
     northwest of the existing Fabens POE in El Paso County, TX.


                             Justification

       The County of El Paso and its counterpart in Mexico are 
     attempting to provide border residents with economic 
     development opportunities and relief from the traffic backups 
     at the congested POEs in downtown El Paso. A new facility has 
     been determined to be needed in this area, primarily due to 
     the processing constraints at the Fabens POE and the 
     structural issues of the existing bridge. The proposed POE at 
     Tornillo-Guadalupe will replace the existing port, which 
     subsequently, will be demolished.
       The existing Fabens-Caseta Bridge was constructed in 1938 
     and is not structurally sound enough to allow commercial 
     vehicle crossings. The bridge is only 16 feet wide with a 
     maximum permissible load level of 12 tons, cannot accommodate 
     today's standard 15 to 20 tons, thereby limiting the Fabens 
     port to processing only pedestrian and POV traffic. The 
     existing facility is comprised of modular buildings which 
     have reached full capacity and are unable to adequately 
     support the needs of CBP. The Fabens modular buildings' lack 
     of adequate space has hindered the ability of CBP to process, 
     interview, segregate, and detain visitors to the U.S. 
     Inefficiencies of the current facility include a domestic 
     water system which requires water to be hauled from the 
     nearby community. Water is only used for restrooms and hose 
     bibs and bottled water is provided for employees to drink. 
     Furthermore, the water system is not sufficient to provide 
     fire-fighting capability even though the buildings have fire 
     sprinklers. The existing septic system is not designed for 
     the number of employees at the facility. Also, the main 
     building does not have a public restroom.
       The existing site has little utility infrastructure beyond 
     single phase electrical power and copper telecommunications 
     lines. The new facilities will require water, wastewater 
     services, upgraded power, fiber optics, and natural gas. El 
     Paso County, as part of the Presidential Permit application, 
     has made the commitment to bring all necessary utility 
     service to the edge of the property.


                      Summary of Energy Compliance

       This project is designed to conform with the requirements 
     of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service 
     and to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 
     (LEED) certification. It will also meet Congressionally-
     required energy efficiency and performance requirements in 
     effect during design. GSA will encourage exploration

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     of opportunities to gain increased energy efficiency above 
     the measures achieved in the design.


                        Alternatives Considered

       GSA owns and maintains the existing facilities at this port 
     of entry; thus no alternative other than Federal construction 
     was considered.


                             Recommendation

       Additional design and construction.


                         Certification of Need

       The proposed project is the best solution to meet a 
     validated Government need.
       Submitted at Washington, DC, on June 11, 2009.
       Recommended -- -- --, Acting Commissioner, Public Buildings 
     Service.
       Approved Paul F. Prouty, Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration.

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  There was no objection.

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