Laboratory Specialists

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The CDC is replacing an existing laboratory with a state of the art facility at their Fort Collins, Colorado campus. This facility will include an Insectary and Vivarium that will be used to research diseases transmitted from insects and small mammals.

ViroCon is currently providing commissioning services during the design phase for construction of a new laboratory building and a transshipping/visitors center building at the CDC Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.

These facilities will replace existing buildings housing the National Center for Infectious Disease (NCID) Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID) program. The project will be constructed in two phases. At this time the estimated construction costs are $60 Million for phase one. Unique aspects of this project for NCID include an insectary to house insects that transmit diseases to humans and BL3Ag facilities for the study of diseases in small animals.

Commissioning activities planned to be performed:

Design reviews of the schematic design package, the 40% DD’s, 65% CD’s, and the 95% CD’s
Preparation of the commissioning plan
Preparation of the commissioning specifications
Develop the installation verification check sheets and functional performance tests.
Review contractor submittals including O&M manuals related to these systems
Conduct periodic site visits during construction to ensure installation meets the requirements of the specifications
Verify start-up and operation testing
Perform testing and balancing of the air and water systems
Conduct functional performance testing
Develop and manage the deficiency log
Review and enhance the O&M manuals
Coordinate and over see the O&M manuals
Coordinate and oversee the O&M training efforts
Prepare a written report documenting the commissioning effort

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