Design/Construction of Dining Facility (DFAC II)

The scope of project includes all work required to design and construct a Training Complex Dining Facility located at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. This project type is to prepare and serve food in a seated dining area. The seated dining area can also serve as a gathering place for group activities. Rand Enterprises will provide a complete and functional dining facility for feeding 2600 trainee soldiers per meal within 90 minutes, three times per day, seven days a week, 52 weeks per year. Maximum gross area shall be 56,000 square feet. Dining area seating capacity shall be 1092 seats. Provide receiving, storage, preparation, sewing, queuing, dining, dishwashing, and all support equipment and facilities. Provide equipment and associated accessories typical to enable operations to closely monitor safety, reduce energy, and facilitate ease of operation, sanitation and maintenance. Particular care should be given to protection of wall surfaces in high traffic areas. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall insure separation of patron and staff/service areas Interior design for the dining facility shall be based on an overall comprehensive, coordinated scheme and may utilize a theme for regional or organizational mission. The use of color, texture, and accents shall support the scheme and help create an inviting, cheerful and relaxed atmosphere. Design shall be appropriate for food service and eating activities. Incorporate visual and/or physical separations and transitions between major functions enhancing flow and circulation. Additional elements include mechanical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems (including, but not limited to, interior power, exterior and interior lighting, communication systems, cable television, public address, card access systems, audio visual systems, fire alarm system, mass notification system, lightning protection and ground system, and cathodic protection system). Designed to contribute to the building's achievement of a LEED silver certification, the HVAC system will include air distribution systems, hydronic systems, and controls. The plumbing system for the Prototype Design 2600 Soldier Dining Facility Single Story, Fort Jackson, South Carolina will consist of all fixtures, potable cold and hot water piping and equipment, piping insulation, water heating equipment, sanitary waste and vent piping systems, storm water removal system, natural gas system and equipment within five feet of the building. All wall pipe penetrations will be sound attenuated with the use of acoustical joint sealant caulking.