State of Maryland Facility Program New Building Project Combined Submission Part I (Revised) and Part II (New) Historic S

State of Maryland Facility Program New Building Project Combined Submission

Part I (Revised) and Part II (New)

Historic St. Mary's City's Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center

15 March 2005 State of Maryland Facility Program New Building Project Combined Submission

Part I (Revised) and Part II (New)

Historic St. Mary's City's Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center

Table of Contents

PART I

Page Number

A. PROJECT OVERVIE 1

1. Agency Information 1 2. Project Information 1

B. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION 2

1. Facilities Problems 2 2. Facility Factors 4 3. Historical Data 5 4. Changes and T"ends In Data 7 5. Consequences of acilities Problems 7 6. Impact of Facilities Problems 8 7. Operational and Service Delivery Deficiencies 9 8. Changes in Operational and Service Delivery Deficiencies 9 9. Project Altern~ tives 9 10. Summary of Selected Alternative and Selection Rationale 11 c. PROJECT SCOPE 11

1. Project Site Description 11 2. Major Space Functions 12 3. Space Usage Vel·sus Staff Allocations 13 4. Space Breakdown 14 5. Space Determination Methodology 15 6. Space Assignment Rationale 15 7. Unusual Feature of Project 16 8. ite Improvements 16 Site Utilities 17 10. Use of Vacated Spaces 17

II Page Number

D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 18

1. Environmental Survey 18 2. Inclusion in Master Plan 18 3. Additional Forms and Reviews 18

PART II

1. NEW BUILDING PROJECT 19

a. Project Justification and Scope 19

b. Site Plan 22

General Characteristics of Building and Special Space Requirements 22

d. Architectural and E vironmental Considerations 22 e. Net Assignable pace and Future Expansion Needs 23 f. Major Functions Performed in Building 24 g..Proximity of Functions and Building Areas 25 h. Functional Layout 27

I. Client-Related Services Performed in Building 28 j. Bubble Diagrams 29 k. Client Traffic, taff, and Work Flow 29 l. Special Convenience Requirements 29 m. Space Specifications 29 n. Open Office Layout Description 30 o. Storage Needs 30

p. Accommodations for Handicapped Persons 30

III Topic Page Number q. Stairwells and Elevators Requirements 30 r. Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical or Utility Factors 30 s. Environmental Control Requirements 32 t. BVAC Considerations 33 u. Electrical Requirements 33 v. Major Data P.-ocessing Equipment Requirements 33 w. Information Technology System Requirements 34 x. Special Security Requirements 34 y. Locking System equirements 35 z. Service Facility Requirements 35 aa. Heat and Sound Insulation Requiloements 35 bb. Level of Performance of Finishes 36 dd. Graphics and Signage Systems Requiloements 36 ee. SpeciaJ Physical Plant Requkements 36 ff. Special Plumbill Needs 37 gg. Unique Water Supply, Treatment, and Utility Needs 37 hh. Fire P.·otection Needs 37 ii. Sewage Disposal Methods 37 jj. Building Utility onnections 37 kk. Site Improvements equired 38

II. Proposed Phasing Requirements 38

IV LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Al - Figures

Attachment A2 - Cost Estimate Worksheet

Attachment A3 - Environmental Assessment FOI"m

Attachment A4 - Project Consistency Report

Attachment A5 - Net Effect on Agency's Operating Budget

Attachment A6 - Space Specification Sheets

Attachment B - ew Building Project Checklist

v State of Maryland Facility Program New Building Project

Part I (Revised) Historic St. Mary’s City Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center

A. Project Overview

1. Agency Information

a.) Name: Historic St. Mary’s City Commission (HSMCC) b.) Address: 18559 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 c.) Mission: The mission of the HSMCC is to preserve and protect the archaeological and historical record of Maryland’s first colonial capital, and to appropriately develop and use this historic and scenic site for the education, enjoyment, and general benefit of the public. HSMCC collaborates closely with St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) in meeting these objectives. d.) Historical Summary: A Part I was originally submitted for a Maryland Heritage Visitor Center in May 2000. Significant changes have since occurred to the scope, cost, and location of the proposed facility, such that this new Part I now replaces the original Part I submission. The name of the facility has now been changed to the Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center to more accurately reflect its purpose and function. e.) Organizational Unit: Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is an outdoor living history and archaeology museum with many reconstructed buildings and interpretive sites that preserve, research, and interpret Maryland’s first capital at St. Mary’s City. Chapter 583, Legislative Acts of 1997, established the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission (HSMCC) to provide oversight of HSMC as an independent unit of State government reporting to the Office of the Governor, and affiliated it for educational and site development purposes with St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). HSMCC is the sponsoring agency for this Part I.

2. Provide the following information about the project:

a.) Proposed Size of Building: 15,449 GSF; 9,778 NSF b.) Major Purpose of Building: The Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center will be the principal point of welcome, orientation, and entry into the St. Mary’s City National Historic Landmark District, which includes HSMC, SMCM, and portions of the St. Mary’s River watershed. The proposed facility will provide a substantial year-round exhibit center that interprets the historical context of St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s River in the development of Maryland and the American nation, as well as the unique stewardship roles and academic affiliation between HSMCC and SMCM. It will also house a limited number of staff offices.

1 c.) Major functions to be housed in building: Visitor welcome, ticket sales, orientation (video and maps), exhibit galleries, visitor and staff bathroom facilities, tour check-in, office spaces, limited exhibit storage and preparation d.) Location of property relative to other agency buildings on site: The Interpretive Center building will be located on the “old historic triangle” area of St. Mary’s City, also known as the “Historic Campus” of SMCM. It will be constructed in the vicinity of the current Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall, both part of SMCM. These buildings and associated parking lots will be demolished to allow construction of a replacement for Anne Arundel Hall and the Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center. The new Anne Arundel Hall replacement will include collection care and research facilities shared by HSMC and SMCM. This location is next to the major State House parking facility for HSMC, and is adjacent to the original 17th-century Town Center and reconstructed State House of 1676. e.) Plan which shows general project site relative to surrounding area: See Attachment A, Figure 1, for the proposed location.

Statement as to whether the project is included in the current facilities master plan for the relevant agency or location. The Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center is a component of the larger Maryland Heritage Project, approved by the Governor in 1999 as the roadmap for joint capital programs between HSMCC and SMCM. It is one of ten museum-related capital initiatives in this effort, and the Interpretive Center represents about 15% of the overall HSMCC capital improvement initiatives listed in our current State Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This project is also is a key element of HSMCC’s Facility Master Plan, developed jointly with SMCM. The original project was approved by the HSMCC in 2001. The updated project will be reviewed and approved formally by the board of the HSMC Commission in March 2005.

B. Project Justification

1. Identify and describe the facilities problems that the proposed capital project is intended to solve.

HSMCC has operated a small, inadequate visitor center since 1984 in a converted 1940s-era barn, now painted blue, that is surrounded by farm fields. This facility was developed hastily and at minimal cost to provide a reception and exhibit space to support the celebration of Maryland’s 350th anniversary. This “Blue Barn” has critical inadequacies that have been noted by the Commission, its staff, master plans, and consultant reports since the barn was converted into service over 20 years ago. Additionally, the physical condition of the barn is poor – it has extensive water and insect damage, as one would expect in a barn that is almost 70 years old.

The new Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center is intended to solve the following specific shortfalls of the current facility:

• Remote Location of Current Visitor Center. The current “Blue Barn” facility is remote and difficult to find for the typical visitor (approximately ½ mile off the main thoroughfare, and located down a path in a wooded area). See Attachment A, Figure 1, for an orientation of the current Visitor Center. The “Blue Barn” is not visible to passing traffic, either from

2 Maryland Route 5 - the major road through HSMC and SMCM - or from Mattapany Road, which is an alternative route used by those arriving via Route 235. Inasmuch as the majority of visitors are coming to St. Mary’s City for the first time, it is essential that their starting point have more pronounced visibility and easier access. The new facility will be prominently located and visible on Rt. 5, and will serve as a welcoming gateway to the historic city and the college campus.

• Separation of Current Visitor Center from Main Visitor Sites and College Campus. The current Visitor Center is located almost a mile from most of the major exhibit sites and the heart of the college campus, and is over a mile from the St. John’s Site Exhibit. See Figure 1A. Due to its remoteness, HSMC has found it necessary to staff a second ticketing location closer to the historic Town Center, adjacent to the main State House parking lot, and near the location of the proposed new Interpretive Center. Despite directional signage pointing them to the current Visitor Center, more than a third of HSMC visitors begin in the State House area and do not receive an adequate orientation. They usually miss several other sites such as the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. In short, they have a less-than-rewarding and incomplete visitor experience. The new Interpretive Center will be located at a logical, visible starting place that makes it easy to explore the HSMC museum grounds and the SMCM campus. SMCM has no single, visible “first stop” for those coming to the college, and the new Interpretive Center will meet that need as well.

• Inadequate Size of Current Visitor Center. The current facility is very small and inadequate to handle exhibit galleries and visitor amenities. As it is a converted barn complex, it also is not well laid out for these purposes. The total space allocated to exhibits is approximately 3,500 sq. ft. The entire structure (exhibits, public restrooms, video orientation, admissions, and auditorium) is less than 6,000 sq. ft. It is far too small to accommodate typical morning arrivals of 400 - 450 children during school field trip season, or to present exhibits that display the full scope of stories that relate to the founding of Maryland and the stewardship initiatives and educational affiliation of HSMC and SMCM. Moreover, it is too small to provide an interesting array of interpretive experiences when inclement weather makes it uncomfortable or impossible to tour outdoor sites. The current facility will accommodate approximately 15-18 adults in the orientation video area (300 sq. ft.), and approximately 50 others in all of the small segmented galleries. Visitors entering the building must buy tickets one family or visitor at a time, due to the narrow entrance to the facility and entryway (the admissions desk is a bottleneck area with an entrance only 7 ft. wide). There are only four toilets for visitors (three women’s; one men’s). The new Interpretive Center will allow significantly more exhibit space (6,000 sq. ft.), will permit a much-expanded video area (800 sq. ft.), will open up the entryway, and will increase bathroom facilities from four individual toilet stations to eight internal to the building. Five more visitor toilets will be available nearby at the Farthing’s Ordinary complex.

3 air handling vents must be controlled manually. The new Interpretive Center will have features for security, safety, human comfort, and artifact preservation and display that meet modern museum standards.

• Inadequate Restrooms. The current restrooms are far short of the capacity needed to serve the present volume of school and adult tour groups arriving by bus, especially since most school tours arrive all at once when the museum opens at 10:00 AM. As a rule, during school visit days, we have over 400 school children all needing to check in and use the bathroom simultaneously. This overwhelms our capacity. With only 4 toilet units in the current VC complex, it sometimes takes over half an hour to accommodate their needs – thereby delaying their field trips. The proposed new facility will be in a location that has both new and already-existing bathrooms, a total of 13 toilet units, and it can accommodate the anticipated growth in visitation spurred by greater visibility and more engaging exhibits.

• Inadequate Staff Office Spaces. At present, most of the education and management staff (17 employees) are housed in 2 remotely located former private residences that are separated from the main sites and the Visitor Center, and they do not meet major ADA or life safety requirements such as fire suppression, adequate fire exits, accessibility, etc. The houses are also more than 50 years old and are in poor condition. Aside from being inadequate for offices, their physical separation is inefficient, hard to find for those who come to do business at HSMC, and not conducive to team building and collaboration with college faculty, staff, and students. The new facility will co-locate many of the critical visitor services and interpretive staff so that communication and training can become more efficient.

A purpose-built and better-situated Interpretive Center, including indoor exhibits, staff offices, more bathrooms, etc, has been repeatedly recommended to the HSMCC in consultant reports as key to increasing visibility, attendance, and visitor satisfaction.

2. Identify the factors that influence the existence and/or magnitude of the facilities problems such as increases in service demands requiring more space, or deterioration of existing space due to usage beyond design capacity.

The factors that influence the current facilities problems are:

• Increasing age and deteriorating condition of current facility (original frame building is almost 70 years old; renovated into visitor center and exhibit building 20 years ago).

• Inadequacy of the original renovation design of the barns into a visitor center with minimal capacity for modification and growth (basically making do with what was available at the time). Poor location and visibility from main access routes, and no apparent connection to the SMCM campus (on which HSMC’s St. John’s exhibit building and a proposed new privately-funded college art museum will be located).

• Long distance to some of the major outdoor exhibits, averaging about 1/2-3/4 miles. Many visitors regard this as too far to walk, especially if the weather is uncomfortable.

4 • Large numbers of school field trip visitors served daily, which overwhelm the current facility. Frequently we have 400 - 450 children arriving at once during school visits. Since the visitor center is too small to accommodate these numbers, they completely bypass the exhibits and only use the restrooms.

• Inadequate number of bathrooms available for current and projected visitors (same issue as above).

• No ability to respond to the opportunity to develop interactive, multi-disciplinary exhibits that enable visitors to explore “big picture” themes such as the development of self- government and democratic principles, the ethnic and social makeup of Maryland’s founders, and today’s shared stewardship and education initiatives by HSMCC and SMCM.

• Inadequate staff offices that have life-safety and ADA issues (converted residential houses).

3. Use historical data to show how those factors have changed in the recent past, and projections to show how they are expected to change in the future.

Most of the factors that make the current facility unsuitable for a modern visitor center and exhibit building have remained constant since the facility was opened. Some are exacerbated by age and increased use, but others represent new challenges such as distance from the critically important St. John’s Site on the college campus. As school tours and paid general visitors increased from around 18,000 in 1994 to almost 40,000 in 2004, the current facility is clearly obsolete. To amplify:

• Increasing age and deteriorating condition of current facility. The original frame structure is almost 70 years old and was renovated into a visitor center and exhibit building 20 years ago. The frame structure is suffering significantly from natural decay and rot. Undetected rainwater flowing under a large floor slab has extensively eroded the soil underneath. HSMC was required to perform emergency repairs in FY2002 to several sections of the external wood cladding and added drain gutters to the Visitor Center, as some of the exterior structure had rotted from water damage, and exterior boards were actually falling off. When we removed the panels, we observed that much of the framing underneath had also rotted. There are several other areas where rotted exterior wood can still be seen. Given the original use of the building as a barn, the age of the building, and the poor drainage around the front foundation of the visitor center building (surrounded by a concrete slab), it is not surprising that the structure has deteriorated. Also, when we added a small addition to the back of the existing building, we found a large void underneath the floor slab caused by intrusion of storm water runoff. We filled the hole and added a storm water diversion feature, but it is unknown how many other areas under the slab may also be compromised. Many of these problems occurred as much of the surface areas around the current visitor center were converted to impervious surface (sidewalks and parking) without regard to storm water runoff in the haste to convert the barn during Maryland’s 350th anniversary commemorations in 1984.

• The HVAC system installed is a chill/heated-water system with numerous valves and

5 controls. This system is now old, run-down, and inefficient. Because it must provide the environmental conditioning for temperature and humidity-sensitive artifacts displayed in the Interpretive Center, the system must be constantly monitored and tweaked. We must now manually control many of the previously automated valves and shutoffs in order to maintain stable environmental conditions, as many of these elements have corroded. Estimates to return the system to automated operation have been on the order of $50,000-60,000.

• Inadequacy of the original structures used as a visitor center to allow modification and growth. The existing building was constructed as a barn with severely limited potential to accommodate the needs of exhibits and visitor services. These facilities are now too cramped to permit further growth or to dramatize the affiliation between HSMC and SMCM.

• Poor location and visibility continues to be a daunting problem. Even many life-long local residents of St. Mary’s County have never seen the Visitor Center, in part due to its remote off-road location, and there is no apparent connection to the resources and facilities of St. Mary’s College.

• The following actual and projected visitation numbers illustrate that the continued volume of visitation to this facility continues to exacerbate the customer service problems we now experience with our inadequate facility:

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Performance Measures

General Public Paid Attendance 9,019 9,997 8,446* 8,244* 8,951 School Children Served On-site 27,112 27,392 28,645 22,219* 27,319

(*Note: National emergencies, terrorist warnings, and the Washington area sniper incidents adversely affected visitation at sites visited by school field trips and tourists. Visitation has now recovered to pre-9/11 levels).

• Inadequate number of bathrooms available for current and projected visitors (same issue as above). As previously mentioned, the current Visitor Center has only 4 toilet units. It sometimes takes up to half an hour to accommodate the needs of an average-sized tour group, thereby delaying field trips and tours. The new Interpretive Center will be located in a location that has both internal and already existing bathrooms available for visitor convenience and comfort – 13 toilet units will be available in that location.

• Increasing number of collections and interpretive themes. When the original building was modified to be a visitor center, HSMC’s archaeological collection was much smaller than now, and much less historical research on the colonial capital and its stories had been completed. Similarly, there was no formal affiliation with SMCM until 1997. Many of the proposed new exhibit themes are driven by the opportunity to connect the stories of HSMC and SMCM and to take advantage of new academic programs such as an undergraduate track in museum studies.

6 • Inadequate staff offices that have life-safety and ADA issues. Most of our offices are converted residences that were never intended as office spaces. Many employees work in converted farm houses in basements or on second floors where the only exit is one narrow stairwell. Almost none of the offices are ADA accessible, nor are any of the bathrooms in those facilities.

4. Use historical data to show how the facilities problems themselves have changed in the recent past, and projections to show how they are expected to change in the future.

• Remote Location of Current Visitor Center. This facility problem has not changed with time.

• Separation of Current Visitor Center from new living history reconstructions and archaeology sites, and from the St. Mary’s College campus. This problem is exacerbated by the development of additional museum exhibit sites such as St. John’s, located in the midst of the college campus and over a mile from the current Visitor Center – too far for a typical visitor to walk. See Figure 1A, Attachment A, which shows site locations and separation.

• Inadequate Size. Both visitation and the size of the museum collection have grown in the past 20 years: from 18,000 to 40,000 visitors, and from 1.5 million to 4 million artifacts. The current facility cannot provide a rich and varied indoor exhibit experience, adequately display the extraordinary artifacts discovered at the site, or provide a meaningful visitor venue when inclement weather makes it uncomfortable or impossible to tour the outdoor sites.

• Inadequate Safety and Comfort Features. The current structure lacks museum-standard security, fire suppression, and climate control. This has not changed since opening, but state and national life safety codes and collection management standards have tightened, and the current facility falls below an acceptable threshold for continuing to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.

• Inadequate Restrooms. As school group visitation has increased over the years, the current restroom capacity has become far short of what is needed. The new Interpretive Center will be served by 13 toilet units within and near the facility.

• Inadequate Staff Office Spaces. As the HSMC museum has grown over the past 20 years, permanent staff has grown from 20 to 37 persons. These employees have been accommodated in former private residences that do not meet most ADA or life safety requirements such as fire suppression and adequate fire exits. This physical separation is also inefficient, hard to find for those who come to do business at the museum, and not conducive to team building and cross-training in visitor services, or to ongoing collaborations with faculty and staff of SMCM.

5. Explain the consequences of the facilities problems for the agency's conduct of operations and delivery of services.

The consequences of current visitor center limitations are:

• Increased delays for tours. This is particularly detrimental to school tours, which frequently have to shorten visits so that the school buses can return home on time to coincide with normal school bus afternoon routes.

• Limitations in numbers of schools that can be accommodated. The current facility is overstressed during peak field trip seasons. Until larger facilities become available, HSMC will have difficulty growing our school visitation.

• Exceptionally low visitation on bad weather days because HSMC lacks adequate indoor exhibit venues or a large enough indoor interpretive center to provide a comfortable visitor experience.

• Crowded conditions for everyone during the peak season of school visits.

• Inability to provide adequate, timely customer service, including the insurmountable bottleneck at the current Visitor Center entrance.

• Disoriented, disappointed, and confused visitors who miss some of the museum’s experiences. Since the current facility is hard to find, many visitors never even get to it or to the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, and end up at the Town Center and State House.

• Negative public perception of the current appearance, decaying condition, and size of the existing visitor center, which hurts marketing and visitation, and does nothing to showcase the affiliation between HSMC and SMCM.

6. Explain exactly how the facilities problems contribute to the operational and service delivery deficiencies.

• Remote Location of Current Visitor Center. Many visitors (about 1/3) never find the Visitor Center, so they do not get a proper orientation and miss much of the interpretive features.

• Separation of Current Visitor Center from Main Visitor Sites. Visitors have long walks to get to some of the major site locations from the current visitor center. This is especially stressful and foreboding to elderly, infirm, and small children on very hot, cold, or rainy days.

• Inadequate Size of Current Visitor Center. The current facility is too small to accommodate the typical morning arrivals of 400-450 school children during school field trip season, or to present exhibits that display the full range of artifacts and research investigations that are part of the story of the founding of Maryland. Moreover, our visitor center is too small to provide visitors with a credible indoor interpretive center experience when inclement weather makes it uncomfortable or impossible to tour the outdoor sites.

• Inadequate Safety and Comfort Features of Current Visitor Center. The current structure lacks interpretive center-standard security, fire suppression, and climate control, potentially

8 placing visitors and valuable artifacts at some level of risk and discomfort.

• Inadequate Restrooms in the Current Visitor Center. We sometimes have 400 –450 school children arrive in a short time. With only 4 toilet units in the current VC complex, it sometimes takes up to half an hour to accommodate their needs – thereby delaying their field trips. As most have to leave at a certain time to return home, or get the buses back to service normal school routes, their tours are sometimes curtailed.

• Inadequate Staff Office Spaces. At present, most of the education and management staff (17 people) are housed in remotely-located former private residences that do not meet ADA or life safety requirements (such as fire suppression or adequate fire exit rules). This physical separation is also inefficient, hard to find for those who come to do business with the staff, and not conducive to team building and cross-training in visitor services.

7. Discuss how seriously the operational and service delivery deficiencies affect the ability of the agency to attain its mission.

HSMC’s principal mission is to use the National Historic Landmark site as the focus of preservation, research, and interpretive efforts supporting Maryland history. Word-of-mouth is one of the most powerful marketing tools that attract both schools and general visitors to the St. Mary’s City museum. The persistent and chronic shortcomings of the current Visitor Center affect visitor perceptions and their decision whether to recommend a St. Mary’s visit to family, friends, and neighbors. As illustrated in Figure 1A, the distances involved in getting from the Visitor Center to the Town Center, Maryland Dove, State House, and College are obstacles to enjoyment of the site. Difficulty in physically finding the “Blue Barn” exhibit building from the State highway causes visitor frustration and anger. The lack of sufficient indoor facilities on inclement weather days deter visitors from coming on those days. The general paucity of proper visitor amenities can cause personal discomfort. All of these can add up to make a less-than- enjoyable visitor experience, and limits HSMC’s ability to attain its mission. Moreover, the growing affiliation between HSMC and SMCM suggests many exciting interpretive partnerships that are likely to be of interest to anyone – including prospective students and their families – coming to St. Mary’s City. These partnerships would be much more effectively interpreted in a place where the college campus and the historic town lands come together.

8. Use historical data to show how the magnitude of the operational and service delivery deficiencies has changed in the recent past, and projections to show how it is expected to change in the future.

The endemic physical deficiencies of our current visitor center are relatively static, with the exception of continued deterioration of the building, and how that affects visitor perceptions. These deficiencies have been magnified over the years. Attendance recently was cyclical, affected by national events such as 9/11 and the Washington-area sniper episodes (as was true at all other museums in the region), but attendance is on the general increase (refer to paragraph B.3. for visitation statistics).

9. Identify alternatives to the proposed project, both capital and non-capital, and perform

9 a comparative analysis of each, describing their budgetary impact and the degree to which they address the previously identified operational and service deficiencies. Include the proposed project in the analysis.

Several previous planning studies have investigated alternative solutions to the shortcomings posed by the current visitor center’s location, size, and condition.

a. Continue operations in the current facility - This alternative perpetuates all the current inadequacies that were listed earlier and will hinder the achievement of the institution’s mandated mission.

b. Changing internal policies or practices so that the problem is solved - Regardless of what internal practices or policies might be changed, solutions at this level will not cost- effectively solve the service deficiency problems of the current facility such as the distances involved, the small size of the building, the poor condition of the structure, the negative public perception of its appearance, and the long distance to interpretive outdoor sites or the SMCM campus. We do not think this alternative is a practical solution.

c. Refurbish the current facility – Regardless of how the current building might be renovated or modified, its critical problems of remote location, lack of visibility, distances from some major sites, etc., remain. Also, after any renovation, the core of the structure would remain aging and inadequately laid out. For the long run (30 to 50 years into the future) this does not appear to be a cost-effective alternative, and it does not solve the problem that the current Visitor Center is poorly located.

d. Build in alternate locations – The original Part I proposed building a new Visitor Center on the corner of Rosecroft Road and Rt. 5. After more analysis and discussions with DBM, and the realization that the costs of locating a Visitor Center there (with a new parking lot, gift shop, food service, electric, water, sewer, and state highway access) were higher than the funding that might be made available, HSMC re-scoped the project in coordination with SMCM to identify a location where parking and many key visitor amenities are already available, and where the College’s resources can best be leveraged. This resulted in the new proposed Interpretive Center location presented in this Part II.

Because the St. Mary’s City National Historic Landmark is so archaeologically sensitive, alternative locations tend to be limited. For instance, one alternative could place a new Interpretive Center in the so-called Mill Field area adjacent to the college’s Campus Center on the east side of Route 5. This would seriously compromise important archaeological resources lying under the plow zone at that location; would permit only limited parking; would cause a substantial increase in traffic congestion and dangers to pedestrians crossing Route 5; and would also compromise the current character and view shed of 17th century town lands on both sides of Route 5.

Another alternative is a site on a hill on the southeast side of Mattapany Road, from which visitors might view the entire layout of the 17th century town. This was rejected because it is too distant from the interpretive sites, necessitating a continuous shuttle

10 system of internal transportation for all visitors, and because it would create an unsustainable volume of automobile and bus traffic on Mattapany Road, which is exceptionally narrow and cannot be widened without destroying the historical setting and underlying archaeology of the oldest road in Maryland.

Summarizing, there are few sites around St. Mary’s City where a new Interpretive Center would be visible and easily accessible from Rt. 5; where utilities infrastructure, parking, food service, and other visitor amenities are already available; where the location offers convenient access to outdoor museum sites and structures; and where one does not have to cross a busy state highway to get to the sites.

The new proposed location, while still requiring archaeological mitigation, provides, in our view, a workable compromise that satisfies the key criteria and offers exciting opportunities for collaboration between HSMC and SMCM.

10. Summarize why the agency believes the proposed project is the best alternative.

• Visibility to Route 5 traffic • Ready availability of major utilities at site • Proximity to main interpretive sites, Anne Arundel Hall, and the SMCM campus • Logical starting point for visitors coming to both HSMC and SMCM • Close relationship to collection management facilities and research laboratories in SMCM’s Anne Arundel Hall replacement • Already existing parking lot, gift shop, food service, and other visitor amenities in proposed area • Opportunity to interpret preserved archaeological features in the near vicinity as part of the legacy of the 17th century capital, and as elements of ongoing stewardship and research.

C. PROJECT SCOPE

1. Describe the project site. State its acreage and dimensions. Identify the current owner (if not the agency itself).

The proposed Interpretive Center will be located on approximately 2 acres of SMCM land that is part of what is commonly referred to as the “Historic Triangle”. Currently on the site are two existing college buildings – Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall. These are scheduled to be demolished, along with the three adjacent parking lots, as part of an approved St. Mary’s College Capital Project scheduled to commence in FY 2006. Please refer to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Facility Programs Part 1 and II, Reconstruction of Anne Arundel Hall – Maryland Heritage Project, dated February 2003. On the newly cleared site will be constructed both the Anne Arundel Hall replacement and the Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center. See Figure 2 of Attachment A for an illustration of the layout of the existing site and the structural elements that will be demolished. Figure 3 shows a site plan with the newly constructed Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center and Anne Arundel Hall Replacement.

These land use plans have been reviewed and approved by both the St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees and the Historic St. Mary’s City Board of Commissioners.

Note any topographic features of the site that may present difficulties, such as rock outcroppings, significant elevation changes, forests or wooded areas, or a high water table.

None. There is a topographic depression with a fresh water spring on the eastern portion of the site next to Route 5 that must be avoided in the construction footprint. However, the rest of the site is relatively level and well above any flood plain.

Describe the physical relationship of the project to other capital projects, either ongoing or proposed.

As discussed in previous paragraphs, this location is contingent on approval and execution of the SMCM Facility Program for Reconstruction of Anne Arundel Hall, which is scheduled for planning funds in FY2006. The Interpretive Center will be located immediately adjacent to the Anne Arundel Reconstruction on part of the land previously occupied by the old Anne Arundel Hall. See Figure 3, Attachment A, for a notional site arrangement.

2. Describe each major function or service that will be housed in the building. a. Galleries

A majority of the Interpretive Center building (6,000 NSF) will be used for exhibit galleries that will intertwine major themes:

• Legacies and history of the first capital of Maryland • Development of pioneering social and governmental innovations in Maryland • The environmental history, current challenges, and opportunities for improving stewardship of the St. Mary’s River under initiatives sponsored by SMCM and HSMC • Integration of scientific and historical research techniques to discover the character and layout of the original St. Mary’s City • The diverse peoples who settled and now inhabit this area of Southern Maryland; their life-ways and heritage

The exhibits are intended to be lively, interactive, and multidisciplinary, including hands-on experiences for both children and adults. They will be developed by a project team of HSMC and SMCM staff, assisted by nationally-recognized experts in exhibit planning and design. b. Lobby, admissions desk, and visitor information area

This space of approximately 600 NSF provides an arrival zone with essential visitor information about the Interpretive Center, the College, and other attractions in the surrounding tri-county

12 region, a ticketing desk, public telephones, and audio tour rentals. c. Orientation Media Area

A multi-use space of 800 NSF has the primary function of serving as a seating area in which up to 75-80 visitors can view the Interpretive Center’s orientation film explaining the major themes of the Interpretive Center, and where they will be introduced to the important museum sites on HSMC and SMCM land. The room can also be used for lectures and small conferences. d. Public Restrooms

Just off the lobby will be located the public restrooms for women and men, totaling 200 NSF each. e. Offices

Five offices consisting of 728 NSF will accommodate 7 persons and their office equipment (files and desks). There will be a shared, open-design space for an additional 10 staff and their files and desks (1000 NSF). These facilities are for staff members who are directly involved in the mission of the museum and its exhibit spaces (on-site interpretive staff; education staff, visitor center staff). f. Non-public areas

The building will include a loading area, staff rest room, copy and mail room, lunch/break room, and storage for additional exhibit cases and shipping crates (650 NSF).

3. For each of those functions, indicate how many users and staff are to be housed. If not already provided under the Project Justification, include a five-year history of the number of users and staff, and five-year and ten-year projections of those data elements as they relate to the requested space. Cite the source of the data, whether historical or future projections, and its methodological basis. a. Galleries

The galleries are for visitors and visitor-related interpretive center activities, and no staff functions are housed in these spaces.

The following lists the visitation based on recent physical counts:

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Visitor Center - Paid Attendance 9,019 9,997 8,446 8,244 8,951 School Children Served On-site 27,112 27,392 28,645 22,219 27,319 Non-Paid Visitor Center Usage 1,000 1,100 1,100 1,300 1,500 (estimated - programs, lecture, etc.)

HSMC expects usage of the Interpretive Center to grow dramatically as the increased visibility and appeal of the exhibits draw more general interest and visitation. A reasonable expectation is that general attendance will increase at least 10% the first year, and 5 % in the following years. School tour visitation should reach about 30,000 in the next 2-3 years, and that will be near our capacity for the available spaces and periods of time during which school visits can occur. Additional usage will come from those who are primarily visiting the college and for special events such as lectures, receptions, and undergraduate projects in the field of museum studies.

There will be a staff office off the lobby that will house 2 persons and provide a work area for assembling and preparing visitor materials. The security and fire system controls will also be accommodated here.

The overall staff functions that will be housed in the new Interpretive Center are the same functions and staff levels as have existed for these functions for the past five years. No increase in staffing is expected under this capital project proposal. b. Lobby, admissions desk, and visitor information area

These areas are for visitors and no staff are accommodated. See Paragraph C.3.a. above for quantitative visitor usage. c. Orientation Media Area

These areas are for visitors and no staff are accommodated. See Paragraph C.3.a. above for quantitative visitor usage. d. Public Restrooms

See Paragraph C.3.a. above for quantitative visitor usage. e. Offices

The 728 NSF of private offices (7 persons in 5 offices) and 1000 NSF of shared office space (10 persons) replace inadequate office spaces that were located in aging residential houses around the Commission sites. These offices are for employees who are directly involved in the mission of the Interpretive Center and exhibits (on-site interpretive staff; education staff, visitor center staff). These office numbers are static requirements. f. Non-public areas

The non-public areas will include a loading area, staff rest room, copy and mail room, lunch/break room, and storage for additional exhibit cases and shipping crates (650 NSF). All of the employees housed in the building (17 persons) will regularly use these facilities. Other staff (approximately 20 other staff - archaeologists, horticulturist, Maryland Dove crew, HSMC foundation board, etc. will also use the spaces on an irregular basis). Proximity to the new Anne

Arundel Hall makes it possible to take advantage of office and meeting spaces, as well as classrooms, that are part of the Anne Arundel space program.

4. Indicate how much NASF (non-assigned square feet) of space. Indicate how many units of each type and size of space are required, and the number of occupants in each space.

Custodial – 50 NASF in one contiguous space Public Bathrooms – 400 NASF (2 of 200 sq. ft. each) Staff Bathrooms – 70 NASF (2 unisex of 35 sq. ft. each)

None of these spaces are occupied by staff as work stations.

5. Describe how quantitative data was used to determine the amount of each type of space in the facility. Indicate how the requested number of individual stations (e.g., offices, beds, classroom seats) was determined, such as the number of people needing office space, the number of people housed in a detention module, or the number of hours a laboratory is to be used and the planned percentage of student station utilization. If the State has space guidelines that apply to these calculations, reference them and explain any deviations from them in the project.

All of the office and restroom spaces were sized using the state’s DGS space quantitative guidelines. The only staff we have assigned to the building (17 staff) are coming from substandard work spaces (offices adapted in aging residences) and are those with a direct tie to the purpose of the building and nearby outside exhibits (interpretive staff, visitor center personnel).

The required exhibit gallery space is not a number that can be precisely calculated, but is based on the intent and mission for the building, the likely available budget, experience and knowledge of similar facilities, and the interpretive plan for the galleries. While relatively small in comparison to typical “big box” urban exhibit galleries, such as those found at the Baltimore Museum of Art or the Maryland Historical Society, these spaces serve the primary purpose of getting visitors intrigued and eager to get out on the landscape to visit the actual sites where history was made in St. Mary’s. They will be large enough and sufficiently rich in interpretive content to serve visitors who arrive throughout the year, not just during the seasons when outdoor exhibit sites are open.

The visitor services requirements for area sizes (orientation, lobby, etc.) are also sized based on our experience with our current visitor center spaces, the requirements for ease in circulation, and the historic and projected general and scholastic visitation requirements. No quantitative guidelines exist.

The other ancillary spaces in the building (copy room; storage space and exhibit prep; janitor room; lunch/break room) are each modestly estimated at a minimum room size to meet the basic requirements of the function and number of persons to be accommodated. No formal guidelines for these spaces exist.

6. Indicate how the size of each space or each group of similar spaces was determined. If the spaces are based on State or other space planning standards, cite the appropriate source and explain any deviations from them in the project. If no space standard applies, the size of the space should be based on: a.) the number of occupants b.) the type and amount of equipment c.) the activities to be accommodated

All of the office and restroom spaces are sized using the state space guidelines. The only staff members assigned to the building (17 staff: 7 in private offices and 10 in an open office) are coming from substandard work spaces (offices adapted inside aging farm residences) and are those with a direct tie to the purpose of the building and nearby outdoor exhibits (interpretive staff, visitor center personnel).

The exhibit gallery space was determined based on the planned purpose for the building, the number of galleries required, the program for the galleries (how many cases, how many artifacts, how much wall space, how much circulation area required, etc.), and the expected visitation. This is not a number that can be precisely calculated, but is based on experience, likely available funds, and knowledge of similar facilities.

The visitor services requirements for other functions (orientation, lobby, bathrooms, etc.) are sized based on our experience with our current visitor center spaces, and the historic and projected general, school, and college visitation patterns.

The other spaces in the building (copy room – 150 sq. ft.; storage space and exhibit prep – 200 sq. ft.; janitor room – 50 sq. ft.; lunch/break room – 150 sq. ft.) are modestly estimated as a minimum to meet the basic requirements of the function and number of persons to be accommodated.

7. Describe any features of the project that involve unusual expense, such as unique items of built-in equipment or non-standard information technology equipment.

The nature of an interpretive center and the interior finishes and equipment required (cases, lighting, signage, environmental controls for temperature and humidity, etc.) typically result in a higher cost per square foot when comparing museum functions to those of other buildings. Based on recent museum construction experience in the United States, $320/sq. ft is a reasonable planning figure for building a modern interpretive center. The design architect fees for these buildings also tend to be slightly higher (approximately 10-15% of construction costs).

Since this building is to be constructed over a site that contains highly sensitive archaeology evidence, a significant archaeological mitigation effort will be required prior to construction Great care will be needed in design to avoid as many of these cultural resources as possible. However, major modern structures cannot be erected without significant ground disturbance, whether intentional or unintentional. A budget of $350,000 for the Interpretive Center is estimated based on experience with other St. Mary’s City sites and building projects. The Anne Arundel replacement project also has archaeology mitigation funds budgeted ($150,000) that will

apply to the overall site’s archaeology investigation.

8. Describe the site improvements included in the project, such as grading, roads, parking, sidewalks, exterior lighting, and landscaping. Quantify to the extent possible. If parking is involved, state the number of spaces and the justification for that number.

There are no new roads or parking lots associated with the Interpretive Center. There will be one road access to Rt 584 associated with a loading/unloading area and maintenance servicing, but this will replace an existing access.

Figure 4. Attachment A, illustrates the approximate limits of the construction disturbance area associated with the project.

The area where the Interpretive Center will be constructed is relatively flat, with an existing building and parking lot on the site where the Interpretive Center will be constructed (the existing building will be demolished as part of an earlier college capital project). The new Interpretive Center will require approximately 90 linear feet by 10 ft of paved access leading to the service entrance. Approximately 75 linear feet by 6 ft. of concrete walkway will join with adjacent college walkways. The Interpretive Center will also have a concrete entryway of approximately 300 sq. ft. at the main entrance. Figure 5, Attachment A, illustrates these features.

Landscaping will consist of appropriate shrubs, small trees, and greenery beds surrounding the Interpretive Center. Small areas of lawn will require seeding after construction. The walkways will have approximately 6-8 light poles that match the St. Mary’s College standard, and there will be building-mounted flood lighting at the entrances.

9. Describe the presence and condition of utilities on the site. Note whether any utilities will have to be removed, relocated, or extended to the site. If extension of any utility is needed, estimate the length involved.

There are existing water, sewer, telecommunications, digital data lines, and electrical services located at the proposed Interpretive Center location which serve the existing buildings. As part of the reconfiguration of the site associated with the Anne Arundel Hall reconstruction project (SMCM Capital project), which is scheduled to start prior to this project, all of the major trunks and duct banks for utilities will be positioned to service the new building(s). HSMC is coordinating with SMCM to ensure that the capital project design for both projects includes convenient “stubouts” (hookups) to provide adequate sewer, electrical, water, telecommunications, and data lines to the Interpretive Center building. Figures 6-9, Attachment A, illustrate existing and proposed utilities plans for the site to support the Interpretive Center.

10. If intended occupants of the new building are currently housed in space in another building or buildings, provide the location and a description of that space, and describe its future intended use.

The staff of two visitor services personnel, currently working in the old Visitor Center, will move into the new Interpretive Center building.

Part of the current visitor center building off Rosecroft Road will be converted to an education center for visiting classes, overnight space for a youth hostel and elderhostel, and as support space for the Museum Studies curriculum of SMCM, providing a “laboratory” for developing exhibits and educational programs. It will be used in inclement weather when the classes will have difficulty visiting the outdoor exhibits to provide alternative learning opportunities for visiting school classes, church and scout groups, and other entities (demonstrations, classes, hands-on activities).

HSMC’s woodworking shop will be relocated into the former Visitor Center from an old and currently uninhabited residence in a remote location on Bauer Road – approximately 1 mile from the current Visitor Center. The old woodworking shop will be used for remote storage of supplies, equipment, and exhibit furniture. Functions located in the wardrobe facility on Rt. 5 and Rosecroft Road (an old, dilapidated farm house) will also be relocated to the old Visitor Center, and the old wardrobe building will be demolished. Some of the old Visitor Center will be converted into storage, as we gradually demolish other buildings that are uneconomical to maintain. Only one staff (wardrobe costumer) will be physically relocated to the previous Visitor Center as part of these moves.

Most of the interpretive staff will be relocating into the new Interpretive Center building (17 personnel). They presently have offices in a farm residence on Hogaboom Lane (Hammett House – more than 50 years old) that does not meet life-safety or fire codes, is cramped, and is completely inadequate for offices. This building will revert to storage or to rental occupancy.

D. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

1. Indicate whether the project: • is within a 100-year flood plain? No • is in a wetlands area? No (a fresh water spring must be avoided) • involves the clearing of forested areas? No • is within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area? Yes • will have an effect on the State's historical and/or cultural resources? Yes • is consistent with the State's “smart growth” policies? Yes

2. If the project is not included in the current facilities master plan for the relevant agency or location, explain why it is not included and how implementing the project will affect other components of the plan.

This project is included in HSMCC’s current, approved Facilities Master Plan.

3. Additional Forms and Reviews

The HSMC Interpretive Center project has previously been reviewed by applicable state agencies through the Maryland Office of Planning Clearing House Review Process (Project No. MD20000619-0589) and was found to be “consistent with plans, programs, and objectives of State agencies and local government.” HSMC has submitted an update for the clearing house

review reflecting the changes to our original submission, and will need to consult continuously with the Maryland Historical Trust regarding archaeological mitigation and site issues.

The following updated forms are attached:

• Cost Estimate Worksheet – Attachment B • Environmental Assessment Form – Attachment C • Project Consistency Report – Attachment D • Net Effect on Agency’s Operating Budget – Attachment E

State of Maryland Facility Program - Part II Program Content Requirements New Building Projects - Historic St. Mary’s City’s Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center

1. New Building Project a. Summarize on one or two pages the project justification and scope as developed in Part I of the program. Identify the project’s relevancy to any master development plan or strategies document. This information provides essential guidance on the project’s background to the design consultant, who does not normally receive a copy of a separate Part I.

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is an outdoor living history museum commemorating the founding of Maryland and its first capital at St. Mary’s City. The Museum consists of a central exhibit/visitor center building and numerous other outdoor exhibits located at their original historical sites. Historic St. Mary’s City’s proposed 15,449 GSF (9,778 NSF) Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center will replace the current, outdated Visitor Center and will be the principal point of welcome, orientation, and entry into the St. Mary’s City National Historic Landmark District, including HSMC, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), and the St. Mary’s River watershed. The proposed facility will provide a substantial year-round exhibit center that interprets the historical context of St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s River in the development of Maryland and the American nation, as well as the unique stewardship roles and academic affiliation between HSMCC and SMCM. It will also house a limited number of staff offices.

The Interpretive Center will house visitor welcome, ticket sales, orientation (video and maps), exhibit galleries, visitor and staff bathroom facilities, tour check-in, office spaces, and exhibit storage.

The Interpretive Center will be located on the “Historic Triangle” area of St. Mary’s City, which is a part of the “historic campus” of SMCM, and will be in proximity to its major complementing historical elements: the reconstructed State House of 1676, the St. John’s Site Exhibit, reconstructed sites that make up the St. Mary’s City Town Center, the Chapel Field, and the major parking areas for HSMC. It will provide an interfacing element between HSMC and SMCM.

The Interpretive Center will be constructed on the same general site as the current Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall, both part of SMCM, and their associated parking lots. These buildings and lots will be demolished to allow construction of a replacement for Anne Arundel Hall and the Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center. The Anne Arundel Hall replacement capital project, which accomplishes the demolitions, is being sponsored separately by SMCM.

The Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center is a component of the larger Maryland Heritage Project, approved by the Governor of Maryland in 1999 as the roadmap for HSMC’s capital

program. It is one of ten museum capital initiatives in this effort, and the Interpretive Center represents about 15% of the overall HSMC capital improvement initiatives listed in our current State Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It also is a key element of HSMC’s Facility Master Plan, developed jointly with SMCM, and the project will be formally reviewed and approved at the HSMC Commission meeting in March.

HSMC has operated a small, inadequate Visitor Center since 1984 in a converted barn that is almost 70 years old, now painted blue, and is surrounded by farm fields. This facility was developed hastily and at minimal cost to provide a reception and exhibit space to support the celebration of Maryland’s 350th anniversary.

The new Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center is intended to solve the following specific shortfalls of the current facility:

• Remote Location of Current Visitor Center. The current “Blue Barn” Visitor Center is remote and difficult to find for the average visitor (approximately ½ mile off the main thoroughfare, and located down a path in a wooded area). See Attachment A, Figure 1, for an area orientation. The “Blue Barn” is not visible to passing traffic, either from Maryland Route 5 - the major road through HSMC and SMCM - or from Mattapany Road, which is an alternative route used by visitors arriving via Route 235. Inasmuch as the majority of visitors are coming to the site for the first time, it is essential that their starting point have more pronounced visibility and easier access. The new Interpretive Center will be prominently located and visible on Rt. 5, and will serve as a gateway to the historic city.

• Separation of Current Visitor Center from Main Visitor Sites. The current Visitor Center is located almost a mile from most of the major exhibit sites and the heart of the College campus, and is over a mile from the St. John’s Site Exhibit. Figure 1A illustrates the distance between exhibits. Historic St. Mary’s City has found it necessary to staff a second ticketing location closer to the historic Town Center, close to our main parking lot, and near the location of the proposed Interpretive Center. Despite directional signage, more than a third of visitors start there rather than at our current Visitor Center, do not receive an adequate orientation, and usually miss several other sites. In short, they have a less-than-rewarding and incomplete visitor experience. The new Interpretive Center will be located at a logical, visible place for the visitor to get oriented and start their visit.

• Inadequate Size of Current Visitor Center. The current facility is inadequate to accommodate exhibits and current visitor services. As it is a converted barn, it also is not well laid out for a museum or a visitor center. The total space allocated to exhibits is approximately 3500 sq. ft. The entire structure (exhibits, public restrooms, video orientation, admissions, and other visitor services) is less than 6,000 sq. ft. It is far too small to accommodate typical morning arrivals of 400 - 450 children during school field trip season, or to present exhibits that display the full range of artifacts and research investigations that are part of the story of the founding of Maryland. Moreover, it is too small to provide visitors with a satisfying indoor museum experience when inclement weather makes it uncomfortable or impossible to tour the outdoor sites. The current facility will handle approximately 15-18 adults in the orientation video area (300 sq. ft.), and approximately 50 others in all of the small museum

exhibit areas (approximately 3500 sq. ft. of segmented galleries). Visitors entering the building must buy tickets one family or visitor at a time due to the narrow entrance to the facility and entryway (the admissions desk is a bottleneck area with an entrance for visitors 7 ft. wide). There are only four toilets for visitors (three women’s; one in men’s). The new Interpretive Center will allow significantly more exhibit space for the major collections of the museum (6,000 sq. ft.), will increase and will provide a larger video area (800 sq. ft.), will open up the entryway, and will increase visitor amenities.

• Inadequate Safety and Comfort Features of Current Visitor Center. The current structure lacks basic museum-standard security, fire suppression, and climate control. This was noted in HSMC’s Museum Accreditation Report by the American Association of Museums in 2003 as a major deficiency. As it is a hastily converted barn, it has bare-bones utilities, which are also aging significantly. In particular, the environmental systems are constantly malfunctioning and the air handling vents must be controlled manually. The new Interpretive Center will have features for security, safety, human comfort, and artifact preservation and display that meet modern museum standards.

• Inadequate Restrooms In the Current Visitor Center. The current restrooms are far short of the capacity needed to serve the present volume of school and adult tour groups arriving by bus, especially since most school tours arrive all at once when the museum opens at 10:00 AM. As a rule, during school visit days, we have over 400 school children all needing to check in and use the bathroom simultaneously. This overwhelms our capacity. With only 4 toilet units in the current VC complex, it sometimes takes over half an hour to accommodate their needs – thereby delaying their field trips. The new Interpretive Center will be located in a location that has both internal and already existing bathrooms available for visitor convenience and comfort –13 toilet units will be available in that location.

• Inadequate Staff Office Spaces. At present, most of the education and management staff (17 people) are housed in 2 remotely located former private residences that are separated from the main sites and the Visitor Center, and they do not meet major ADA or life safety requirements (such as fire suppression, adequate fire exits, accessibility, etc.). The houses are more than 50 years old and are in poor condition. Aside from being inadequate for offices, their physical separation is inefficient, hard to find for those who come to do business at the museum, and not conducive to team building and cross-training. The new Interpretive Center will co-locate much of the critical visitor services and interpretive staff such that communication and training can become more efficient.

A purpose-built and better-situated visitor center and exhibit building, that includes indoor exhibits, staff offices, more bathrooms, etc, has been repeatedly recommended to the HSMCC in consultant reports as key to increasing visitation and improving the visitor experience. This project is in response to that deficiency. b. Provide a site plan which shows the boundaries of the site, its topographic characteristics, and its relationship to nearby natural and man-made features.

See Attachment A: Figure 1 and 1A (Site Areas), Figure 3 (Site Plan), and Figure 4

(Construction Boundaries). c. Describe the general characteristics of the proposed building and any special space requirements.

The building should be adequate in size and function to support approximately 100 visitors at a time in its interior exhibit galleries, serve 75-80 visitors in its video orientation space, and be capable to support a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 visitors overall thorough its visitor lobby/ticketing area as the main visitor reception center for the area. It should also support the office and work spaces for 17 staff (5 separate offices and one large shared office area).

The Interpretive Center will establish the infrastructure for display and interpretation of thousands of artifacts found by archaeologists at St. Mary’s City. It will provide a substantial year-round exhibit center that interprets the historical context of St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s River in the development of Maryland and the American nation, as well as the unique stewardship roles and academic affiliation between HSMCC and SMCM. d. Identify important architectural and environmental considerations, including height limitations.

The Interpretive Center will be located in the “Historic Triangle” at St. Mary’s City, and it will serve as a connecting interface between Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Mary’s College, and the St. Mary’s River area. Its architecture should be distinctive, so as to be readily identified by visitors, while generally reflecting the mass, materials, and textures of adjacent SMCM buildings The Interpretive Center should have primary views toward the historic city and should be no more than 2 stories in height to avoid overpowering the return views from the Town Center of the historic city. Visitor services and interior gallery spaces should all be located on the ground floor immediately off the main entrance. The main entrance should be convenient to the existing main parking lot for Historic St. Mary’s City (State House Parking Lot).

Access walkways should be designed to allow access from the State House Parking Lot, the State House area, and from the “backside” of the Interpretive Center via the shared central courtyard with the Anne Arundel Hall replacement building (see Attachment A, Figure 5). The building’s layout and construction must take into account important archaeological features and deposits that are known to underlay the entire area, but significant mitigation will still be needed. One of the principal streets of the 17th-century city (Middle Street) should be made visible in the surrounding landscape.

The Interpretive Center should be a distinctive presence on Route 5 that is readily identifiable and is welcoming to visitors. It should complement the collection care and research functions of the adjacent Anne Arundel Hall replacement.

e. Identify the net assignable space required and future expansion needs. Describe the rationale used to determine space needs.

The overall Interpretive Center building size will be approximately 15,449 gross sq. ft. total:

• 9,778 net assignable sq. ft. (footprint areas within the building allotted to occupants and visitors) • 5,671 non-assignable sq. ft. (custodial spaces, bathrooms, construction spaces, mechanical spaces, voids, etc.).

This results in an efficiency factor of 63.3 %, which is approximately midpoint for a building of this type.

These sizes of the Interpretive Center spaces and number of staff members to be accommodated in the building are based on three considerations:

1. The Interpretive Center must support the visitor services and exhibit requirements for approximately 100 visitors at a time in its interior galleries, and to accommodate approximately 1,000 visitors maximum per day. This should be adequate to meet the current and proposed visitation requirements for the foreseeable future (10-year threshold).

2. The office work space requirement was sized to 17 staff whose jobs require close proximity to the Interpretive Center exhibit areas and who are currently housed in substandard office spaces. No additional staff offices are projected for the building.

3. The Interpretive Center was sized to be affordable via the funding outlook for the state’s capital budgeting horizon, augmented by outside monies that HSMC could privately raise.

The specific net sq. ft. space needs within the building are as follows:

Galleries

A majority of the Interpretive Center building (6000 NSF) will be used for exhibit galleries that will intertwine major themes including:

• Legacies and history of the first capital of Maryland • Scientific and historical techniques used in discovering and protecting the National Historic Landmark site of St. Mary’s City • Development of pioneering social and governmental innovations in Maryland • The environmental history, current challenges, and opportunities for improving stewardship of the St. Mary’s River under initiatives sponsored by SMCM and HSMC • The diverse peoples who settled and now inhabit this area of Southern Maryland; their life-ways and heritage

Lobby, admissions desk, and visitor information area

This space of approximately 600 sq. ft. provides an arrival zone with essential visitor

information about the Interpretive Center, College, and other attractions in the surrounding tri-county region, a ticketing desk, public telephones, and audio tour rentals.

Orientation Media Area

A multi-use space of 800 sq. ft. has the primary function of serving as a seating area in which up to 75-80 visitors can view the Interpretive Center’s orientation film explaining the major themes of the museum and be introduced to the museum’s sites. The room can also be used for lectures and small conferences.

Offices

Five offices consisting of 728 sq. ft. will accommodate 7 persons and their office equipment (files and desks). There will be a shared, open office space for 10 staff and their office files and desks (1,000 sq. ft.). These offices are for staff that are directly related to the interpretive mission of the Interpretive Center and to the exhibits (on-site interpretive staff; education staff, visitor center staff).

Public and Staff Restrooms

Just off the main visitor lobby will be located the public restrooms for women and men, totaling 200 sq. ft. each (400 sq. ft. total). Staff will have separate restrooms adjacent to their office areas (2 unisex bathrooms of 35 sq. ft. each – total of 70 sq. ft.).

Non-Public Areas

The building will have 650 sq. ft. of non public areas: • Loading area (100 sq. ft.)/exhibit preparation & exhibit storage (200 sq. ft.) • copy and mail room (150 sq. ft.) • lunch/break room (150 sq. ft.) • custodial space (50 sq. ft.)

f. Describe separately each major function which will be performed within the building and the number of employees engaged in each function.

The major functions and number of employees engaged each function are as follows:

Educational and Interpretive Programs Development, Marketing, and Management - 15 persons

The primary purpose of the building is education - more specifically, educating visitors about the founding of Maryland and the natural and cultural development of the area and surrounding environment. The interpretive staff in this building (15 persons) perform this function through program development, marketing, event scheduling, and events administration and execution (through costumed interpretation, lectures and seminars, guided tours, demonstrations, special events, exhibits, re-enactments, etc.). They schedule and execute approximately 14-15 school

tour events per day during the school season (400-450 persons), and approximately 5-7 tour events per week during other times. The interpretive programs also serve the general public visitation through on-site costumed historical interpretations, demonstrations, and presentations throughout the year. The total served by these staff is approximately 40,000 persons annually. Most of these staff functions are performed in an office environment, except the actual tours and on-site interpretation occur throughout the museum and museum grounds.

Education and Interpretive Staff Training - 15 staff and 20-25 guides and docents

The orientation and office spaces will be used for educational and interpretive staff training. The Video Orientation room will be the primary location for the classroom portion of the training at times when the Interpretive Center is closed to visitors. Approximately 12-15 new guides and interpreters participate in about 50 hours of formal training per year each year, and about 25 hours/year of refresher training is provided to 20-25 returning staff/tour guides. Numerous HSMC staff and Commission business meetings will also take place in the Video Orientation spaces.

Visitor Greeting, Ticket Sales, and Visitor Orientation – 2 persons

Since this building is primarily an exhibit gallery space and visitor center, this function provides the initial interface with the visitor. These staff members greet the visitor or tour head, sell tickets and services, and orient the visitor. They serve about 40,000 persons annually, with a modest expectation of an increase of about 5% - 10% annually. These personnel also maintain the equipment in the galleries and video orientation spaces, and conduct light custodial work in the gallery and lobby spaces.

Gallery Exhibit Preparation and Fabrication – 5 persons

The exhibit galleries make up the majority of the public space. While the majority of the exhibit research and development staff are not located in this building, the exhibit staff will be very active inside the galleries and exhibit preparation spaces – planning, developing, fabricating, and maintaining permanent and changing exhibits.

Building Maintenance and Custodial Functions - 2 persons

This function will primarily be performed by a custodian(s) or maintenance technician(s) from HSMC’s Maintenance Department, augmented by the visitor services staff (2 persons).

g. Describe the proximity of different functions and building areas to each other (adjacent, near, opposite end of the building) and any special trafficking requirement. For example, “...the central reception area should be just inside the main entrance but well removed from the administrative offices.” Use “bubble diagrams” to show functional and spatial layouts and visually communicate relationships.

The main parking areas are adjacent to the building (State House Parking Lot). Convenient pathways should lead to the entrance area. The entrance should lead into the lobby area. The

visitor reception desk should be located in the lobby. The visitor restrooms should be near the entrance off the lobby. The visitor center office should be close to the visitor reception desk off the lobby. The video orientation area should be off the lobby. The lobby and video orientation area should lead into the exhibit galleries. The exit from the galleries will be through the main lobby. The loading dock/exhibit prep/storage area should have an oversized double door into the exhibit galleries.

The staff offices and staff support spaces should be segregated in the building from the main lobby and exhibit spaces. There should be a separate staff entrance from the main visitor entrance leading to those offices. The staff rest rooms should be convenient to the offices and not available to the general visitor.

While the desire is to keep all visitor spaces on the ground floor, the office spaces may be on other floors (basement or second floor).

Use “bubble diagrams” to show functional and spatial layouts and visually communicate relationships.

Relationship of the Interpretive Center spaces:

Entrance Copy Visitor Room Break Restroom Admissions Room Desk/Info Visitor Center Lobby Office Video Staff Staff Orientation Offices Entrance Room Exhibit Custodial Galleries Staff Closet Restroom Dressing Loading/ Room Exhibit Prep/ Storage

See legend on next page.

Connected Next To Near

Access or Entryway

Legend for Bubble Charts

h. Functional Layout and Work Flow:

The functional layout represents a simplistic work flow and activity map that describes activity to be accomplished in the building. As these functions are straightforward, only top level detail is provided.

On the staff side: Staff work generally consists of related functions of program development, personnel development and management, costumed character development, training, correspondence and document preparation, research, and consultation. Unlike a production facility, there is no true work path in an office environment to get to a product, and numerous functions may be ongoing simultaneously.

On the visitor services: The flow of traffic will ideally be through the visitor services desk, to the video orientation room, to the indoor galleries, then to the outdoor galleries.

On the exhibit side: Most of the exhibit fabrication and preparation work will be accomplished off-site. The exhibits will be prepared for the exhibit in the prep/storage area, and will be installed or removed from the gallery spaces by staff. There should be relatively straight access from the loading dock to the exhibit prep area to the gallery. The doors connecting these areas should all be double width and the same size. Smaller doors could cause problems in moving oversized panels, cases, etc.

The following “bubble chart” is a simple diagram describing activities in these functional areas.

Visitor Entry Material Loading/ Staff Entry Unloading

Exhibit Visitor Prep/ Services Education and Breakdown Interpretive Program Development and Program Support

Exhibit Installation/ Video Removal Orientation Staff Training and Development

Exhibits Staff Services (Break room, Copy Room, etc.)

i. Where applicable, describe the client-related services to be performed within the building. Estimate seating and circulation requirements. Indicate the number of staff engaged in each service.

This building will be the main visitor information and orientation center for Historic St. Mary’s City. The client-related services (visitor services) will be welcome, site introduction, orientation, ticketing, restrooms services, and information. The video orientation room and galleries will educate the public about the events, people, places, and interactions represented at St. Mary’s City.

Three to four visitor services staff (one full-time, three part-time) will be directly involved in serving visitor, however, numerous other staff (6-8) are indirectly involved in some aspect of

visitor services in other parts of the museum (making program guides, preparing videos, preparing exhibits, etc.)

The interpretive staff in the building (15 persons) all directly support visitor education and services through developing and administering visitor programs and providing interpretation at the numerous exhibit sites around the museum grounds.

The only program-related seating requirements for clients will in the Video Orientation Room, which will seat approximately 75-80 persons; however, rest benches will be located throughout. The circulation requirements are that the Interpretive Center lobby and galleries should accommodate approximately 100 persons at a time without undue constrictions or crowding. j. Use bubble diagrams to show the preferred location of each service area.

Since the building spaces and the functions they provide are synonymous, the bubble diagram in paragraph 1.f. reflects this information. k. Predict the amount of client traffic, if applicable. Use bubble diagrams to show recommended direction of client, staff and work flow.

The visitors should enter into the lobby area, visit the visitor services desk, then follow on to the orientation video. They should then cycle into the exhibition galleries, and then depart the Interpretive Center building for the outdoor exhibits around the museum and College grounds.

Visitor Video Exhibit Lobby Services Orientation Galleries Desk

l. Identify any special convenience requirements, such as lounges, vending areas, food preparation and service areas, recreation rooms, and/or reception and visiting areas.

For visitors, there will be exterior and interior rest areas (benches and water fountains). There will be interior restrooms off the lobby. There are no visitor lounges or food service in this building - selected amenities are offered in nearby facilities (Farthing’s Gift Shop, Farthing’s Pavillion and Arbor, College Student Activities Building, etc.)

Staff will have a break room and restrooms in the proximity of the offices.

m. For each separate room or space, provide a specifications sheet which lists the function of the space, the net assignable square feet, room capacity, special

requirements for space layout and utilities that are unique to that space, and a list of the major items of furniture and equipment that must be accommodated in the space and that may affect the space dimensions. If several spaces are to be identical in size, capacity, function, and layout, they may be grouped on one space sheet.

See Attachment F for individual room space specifications and equipment requirements. n. If an open office layout is envisioned, describe the reason for this requirement and its preferred location.

Approximately 10 employees will be in an open office environment. These are non-supervisory employees who spend most of the work day on the museum grounds as costumed interpreters at the historic sites (Town Center, Dove Dock, Indian Hamlet, Plantation, etc.). Their office duties are part time. They should be located in the proximity to the private offices and office support spaces (See “bubble diagram” in paragraph 1.f.). o. Identify storage area needs, including any needs for storage of hazardous materials.

The building needs approximately 300 combined sq. ft. {loading/unloading (100 sq. ft.); exhibit storage and exhibit preparation (200 sq. ft.)}. This space needs to be accessible via oversized double doors to the outside covered loading area that has vehicle access, and it should also have an oversized double door into the gallery spaces. A raised loading dock is not required.

There is also a requirement for a custodial space inside the building on the main floor to facilitate cleaning of the building (approximately 50 sq. ft.) This space should be located adjacent to the bathrooms or off one of the gallery spaces.

Other than normal cleaning materials, there is no requirement to store any hazardous materials in the building. p. Describe special accommodations for handicapped persons.

The building must meet ADA requirements for accessibility for staff and visitors. All entrances and exits, restroom facilities, water fountains, and any stairways/elevators must have accommodation for handicapped persons. If a second or basement floor is in the building, a stairway chair lift or elevator may be incorporated for wheelchairs. All floor surfaces, including exterior pathways and entryways, must be compatible with wheelchair type conveyances. q. Identify the need for stairwells, personal and freight elevators, escalators, vacuum tube network or special movement systems.

If a second floor or basement floor is incorporated in the building, that floor must be accessible by handicapped individuals via either a wheelchair lift or ADA-accessible elevator, which should be located adjacent to the main lobby area. There is no additional requirement for a freight elevator. All visitor services and amenities should be on the ground floor. Normally, only staff and staff visitors will use any second floor or basement area.

r. Describe any factor which should be considered in the design of the building’s architectural, mechanical, electrical or utility systems.

Except as amplified in paragraph 1.s. for the HVAC system requirements, the overall building will have conventional utility systems for a building of its size and nature, with no unusual plumbing, sewer, or electrical power requirements.

The project shall conform to current editions of the following general building, health, and safety codes/regulations:

• Building Code of the State of Maryland (incorporating the BOCA Basic Building Code, issued by the Building Officials Conference of America, Inc., Edition in force at time of bidding.) Building plumbing systems shall also comply with COMAR Title 9, Department of Licensing and Regulation, Subtitle 20.

• Fire Code: The State Fire Prevention Code (COMAR 12.03.01) which references NFPA, latest edition, including Standards, Recommended Practices Manuals, etc.

• MOSHA - Maryland Safety and Health Standards

• ADA - Regulations governing construction of Facilities for the Handicapped (incorporating ANSI – A117.1 – “Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by the Physically Handicapped”, issued by American Standards Institute, Inc.)

• ASHRAE - "Energy Conservation in New Building Design", issued by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

• EPA Rules and Regulations

• National Electric Code

• ASHRAE Standard 90-1, Energy Efficiency Standard for commercial buildings.

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-1995, BACNet Automation Protocol.

• Elevator/Stair-Well Lift Code: ANSI A17.1 or latest edition, and other requirements of the Department of Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and Industry. (COMAR 09.12.81)

• Boiler Code: Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Act & Regulations (Article 48, Section 167-180A, Annotated Code of Maryland). Also comply with COMAR 09.12.01)

• Sediment Control and Storm Water Management: Comply with the latest

regulations of the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE Article Sections 4-101 through 4-109 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR 26.09.01; 08.05.01 and 08.05.05). Also comply with requirements of the Maryland Critical Areas Commission (COMAR 08.05.07).

• Building Automation Systems will communicate with an existing Windows-based workstation via the existing St. Mary’s College campus Ethernet backbone. Existing central reporting workstations will be programmed to receive any alarms generated from the Environmental Control and Building Automation System. The extent of automation will be dependent on the selection of the HVAC systems used in the facility's design. All HVAC control will be via computerized Direct Digital Control (DDC) equipment designed specifically for HVAC operation.

• Sound insulation around the mechanical rooms shall be provided to attenuate sound as necessary. The mechanical equipment noise levels shall be minimized to provide acceptable space noise levels.

• Quality and quantity of light provided shall comply with "recommended standards for Illumination Levels" in Procedures for Implementation of Energy Conservation, published by the Maryland Department of General Services. Typical lighting shall be fluorescent, and energy efficient fixtures shall be used.

The exhibits within the galleries may be periodically changed, so a generic configuration of electrical connections for customized lighting systems and electronic presentations must be installed that includes numerous wall and floor outlets throughout these spaces. s. Identify the level of comfort and the degree of environmental control desired within the building. Describe special heating, air conditioning and ventilation needs.

As visitor center and exhibit building, most of the public spaces will be relatively open to encourage easy circulation. These large spaces must have HVAC ventilation systems that maintain a homogenous environment throughout the galleries in terms of temperature and humidity. A vestibule entry may be required to accommodate the frequent closing/opening of the front entry doors by visitors and loss of heat/cooling.

All spaces, unless otherwise indicated, will comply with the following requirements:

• Compliance with Maryland DGS “Procedures for Energy Conservation”. • Individual room controls, e.g. two-pipe system. • Integration and compliance with SMCM existing central energy control system.

Temperature in the majority of the building is to be kept at a stable temperature of 70 - 75°F year-round. In addition, the exhibit areas will require humidity levels of 50%RH plus or minus 5%RH. Wall and glazing system design must be considered as part of the system that maintains

these standards while minimizing chances for interior condensation.

Environmental monitoring of the artifact display cases that exhibit artifacts is integral to the function of the exhibit facility. Humidity and temperature sensors, connected to local control panels equipped with recording capabilities, are required for selected exhibit cases. The local control panels should monitor, display, and control the environmental zones. Recording devices should indicate seasonal and diurnal fluctuations in conditions. t. Identify availability of central heating and cooling facility, including whether or not any added loads can be readily accommodated.

The HVAC chiller/heating system for the Anne Arundel replacement building may contain additional capacity that may be used in the Interpretive Center. This will be determined in the design phase for that building, which precedes planning for this project. If it is inadequate, the Interpretive Center will require its own HVAC system. Irregardless, there will be pumping systems, piping, system controls, humidity controls, and ventilation requirements in this building. u. If known, describe the building’s electrical requirements, including: (1) voltage criteria for special equipment (2) overhead or underground distribution (3) emergency power requirements (4) standard and special electrical outlets (5) preferred lighting type and switching method (6) special equipment which may need lightning protection

Except as otherwise noted, normal HVAC and electrical system designs that are typical for this type of building are identified. Standard electrical distribution circuits and sockets that meet current electrical codes are adequate.

Conventional office and building lighting will be installed throughout the office and general use areas. Most of the exhibit gallery lighting will also be via conventional lighting, however, some special lighting for some exhibits/cases may be specified during the exhibit design phase.

All electrical feeder services should be via underground distribution. See Attachment A, Figure 9, for a site electrical feeder distribution schematic. The existing primary electrical service shall be tied to the existing loop system. Power distribution in the area around the building is College- owned, leading from a primary switch gear provided by the local power supplier, the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). A separate electrical meter shall be provided for the building and will be tied to the campus EMS/DDC system. A generator will be provided for emergency power, and the location selected such that it is not obtrusive and can be hidden with landscaping. Specific loads will be determined during design.

Lightning protection is not required. v. Identify the nature and proposed location of major data processing equipment.

Describe any unique construction features needed to accommodate this equipment.

None. w. Describe the detailed characteristics of the information technology system to be installed, including the type (s) of distribution systems involved and the types of equipment to be utilized by the user (even though the latter is an operating expense). Describe requirements for voice, video, data and wireless such as intercom, TV monitoring area, telecopier or telephone switchboard space. Describe space, special wiring, and environmental requirements for data services. Include details of any special handling or considerations for maintenance of communication during move.

The new building will tie into an existing telecommunications duct bank at SMCM which runs adjacent to the project site location. All offices will have a voice, email, and internet hookup for every workstation location that is compatible with the existing College network system (17 workstations). The visitor reception desk in the lobby will need two phone lines and two data lines for managing the point-of-sale and cash/credit card operations.

There is no requirement for video distribution throughout the building. (The Video Orientation Room will require a stand-alone video and audio presentation system).

A telecommunications panel will be located in an interior mechanical area and will connect to the telecommunications duct bank that lies up next to the building. A telecommunication panel will be provided on each floor for the distribution intended for that floor. Both fiber optic cable and copper lines will be run. The telecommunications system will connect to and be compatible with existing SMCM campus telecommunications system.

The Architect/Engineer (A/E) selected during the design phase will develop the design and construction documents for the telecommunication system to include telephone, data, and security. SMCM will provide to the A/E the campus standards to be used for the design of these communication systems. The construction documents will include all conduit, cable trays, equipment closets, exterior ducts, and other components of work required to be installed during construction of the facility. The construction documents for installation of the telecommunication systems, including cable, wiring, devices, panels, connections to existing utility infrastructure, etc., shall be provided for bidding and award to a specialized telecommunications contractor.

Category five cabling (enhanced) will be provided when data communication connections are required. All work station jacks shall have dual data/telephone jacks to meet existing SMCM standards. All wiring supporting data communications shall conform to IEEE 802.3 100 BASE- T4 standards. A fiber backbone will be used at the point of connection. The LAN Data Grade (cat 5) cable will be used throughout the building.

The PBX will be a Northern Telecom SL1-NT with simultaneous Voice/Data Transmission over the same pair. Station cables will be four-pair data grade (cat.5) communications cables. Both digital and analog lines will be used in this PBX. System cabling should include a 50 per cent spare capacity.

Any information technology system associated specifically with the exhibits and displays will be identified and specified during the exhibit design phase. x. Identify special security requirements.

The Interpretive Center will contain objects of high value to archaeologists, historians, researchers, faculty of various disciplines, and visitors. These are irreplaceable objects of cultural value, reflecting not only the history of the City, but the efforts of many years of archaeological research. Some cases may have their own locks and alarms (to be determined during exhibit design phase).

The building itself must also have excellent security systems. Commercial grade keyed door and window locks will be on every opening. An active intrusion system will be installed which monitors window/door openings as well as interior motion. The security system should be tied into the College’s computerized security notification system. Aural alarms and interior and exterior strobes should be part of the security system.

Exterior lighting around the building should allow illumination of all sides of the building.

The visitor services office will have a combination floor safe for safeguarding money (admissions, sales, etc.). y. Describe type and purpose of locking system required.

The purpose of the locking system is to prevent unauthorized access to spaces; pilfering of supplies, fixtures, documents, etc.; or vandalism. All offices should be individually lockable (keyed). All exterior doors should have quality keyed locks, and all windows that open should have quality mechanical locks. Panic openers should be on all main entry/exit doors. The storage/exhibit prep area should have a separate keyed lock. z. Describe service facility requirements. Estimate the frequency and kinds of deliveries, types of vehicles anticipated, method of trash disposal and special maintenance requirements.

Routine daily servicing and custodial requirements will be accomplished by HSMC and College maintenance staffs. Specialized utility and equipment servicing will be accomplished by appropriate contractor personnel. A hard-surfaced service access leading to a loading area – opening into the storage/exhibit prep room of the building - will allow light vehicles to drive to the loading/unloading area, as required. See Attachment A, Figure 5. This type of access will be only occasional. This access route will also allow material and supplies involved in exhibit prep and fabrication with convenient access through a double door into the building. Trash disposal will be by the HSMC custodial staff though any appropriate entry/exit. No unusual maintenance requirements are envisioned. aa. Describe heat and sound insulation requirements.

No special heat insulation requirements exist, other than those required in existing building codes for walls and ceilings. See Paragraph 1.s. for HVAC requirements.

The Video Orientation Room should be acoustically designed (configuration, location, speakers, and interior materials) to mask exterior sounds out, and to retain the audio of the video within the Orientation space. Doors may/may not lead to/from the Video Orientation Room (may have open walkway access in/out).

For security/climate control, it is preferable not to have exterior doors directly into the galleries.

Offices and restrooms should be sufficiently sound-insulated to allow normal privacy of occupants.

Any special audio insulation requirements associated with the exhibits will be determined and designed during the exhibit planning phase. bb. Identify the level of performance of finishes (special or maintenance economies). For example, “...the floor of the dining area should be durable, easily cleaned, and resistant to organic acids and corrosive foodstuffs.”

The Interpretive Center, as a visitor space that should educate and inspire, should incorporate premium materials for floors, walls, and exposed surfaces. These will be identified during the exhibit design phase.

Office and support spaces will be of conventional materials and finishes.

Materials and finishes shall be pleasing in appearance, yet durable and easy to maintain. cc. List any special material finish that is desired on floors, walls and ceilings.

Acoustical tile ceilings in offices and office support areas shall meet the existing standard used by SMCM – typically 2’ x 2’.

Ceramic tile will be used on the bathroom floors and walls. Stainless steel toilet partitions are to used in bathrooms.

Operable windows are required in all office areas that have windows.

Specifications for various building products (toilet accessories, signage, hardware, site lighting, etc.) will be developed by the A/E in accordance with existing standards used for new buildings at SMCM (these will be provided for incorporation into the design documents).

See also individual Program Data Sheets for each space’s specific requirements (Attachment F).

dd. Indicate whether graphics and signage systems areas are required and guidelines for

their design.

All exterior graphics and signage will be distinctive, in order to make the building and its functions clearly visible to visitors, while remaining compatible with existing signage of HSMC and SMCM in the vicinity.

As a minimum, the following (non-interpretive, non-exhibit) signage shall be included: • Exterior signs identifying building and functions • Building directory in entryway • Room numbers on each room

Existing HSMC graphics standards will be used for all interpretive signs. These will be provided to the A/E during the design phase.

ee. Identify any special physical plant requirements.

Gallery ceiling heights must be sufficient to accommodate museum-standard track lighting.

ff. Describe special plumbing needs other than standard toilet facilities.

None.

gg. Identify unique water supply, treatment and utility needs.

None.

hh. Describe fire protection needs.

Fire warning and suppression systems, with external alerting systems, shall be provided throughout the building and shall be appropriate to the area being protected per latest NFPA code. The gallery spaces will require fire suppression systems that are adequate to protect valuable artifacts from either fire or water damage. Room data sheets in Attachment F provide more detailed requirements.

ii. Describe the preferred or likely method of sewage disposal.

The building will be attached to an existing sanitary sewer main. See Attachment A, Figure 6.

jj. Identify the probable location at which each building utility will be connected to a central distribution system, and estimate the distance from that location to the building site.

The following figures show the details of the utility distributions and their locations and distances relative to this project.

Attachment A, Figure 6 (Sewer)

Attachment A, Figure 7 (Water) Attachment A, Figure 9 (Electrical)

Most of these hookups can be made conveniently available immediately next to the building. They will be repositioned during the site work for the Anne Arundel Hall Replacement project, which precedes the Interpretive Center site work. kk. Indicate site improvements required for the immediate vicinity of the building, such as parking (number, type and size of spaces required), exterior lighting, sidewalks, landscaping, and vehicle access to the service entrance.

No additional parking is required –parking will be handled in existing, adjacent lots, including expanded lots at the SMCM Student Activities Building.

Exterior lighting will be in accordance with existing SMCM standards for light poles, light pole spacing, and lighting locations, floodlighting, etc. These will be provided to the A/E.

Landscaping requirements will be coordinated with the adjacent Anne Arundel Replacement project to provide a complementary landscaping scheme for both buildings.

See Attachment A, Figure 5, for a representative pathway and vehicle access road schematic. ll. Indicate the proposed scheduling of the project relative to other projects in the same general location. Identify any phasing requirements pertinent to the design or construction. If phasing is required, the program-writer shall state that the phasing plan must be approved by the procuring agency before proceeding into contract documents.

The construction phase of this project must follow after the demolition of Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall, which is part of a SMCM Capital Project (Replacement of Anne Arundel Hall), since they are presently on the site where this project will be built. However, the planning and construction may be accomplished concurrently with the Anne Arundel Hall Replacement project construction.

The Anne Arundel Hall Replacement project also positions the major utilities to support the hookups for this project. Those changes must occur prior to this project’s building construction, or the utility plan for this project will become more extensive.

Significant discovery and mitigation archaeology must also be completed on the site prior to construction.

SMCM and HSMC are closely coordinating these two projects to assure they are complementary, and both are in the review cycle for each other’s planning and construction documents.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - Figures

Attachment B - Cost Estimate Worksheet

Attachment C - Environmental Assessment Form

Attachment D - Project Consistency Report

Attachment E - Net Effect on Agency’s Operating Budget

Attachment F - Space Specification Sheets

Attachment G - New Building Project Checklist

40 List of Figures

1 Historic St. Mary’s City and St. Mary’s College of Maryland Site Locations 1A Location of Key Sites in St. Mary’s City 2 Existing Conditions and Demolition Key for Constructing Interpretive Center and Reconstructing Anne Arundel Hall 3 Planned Site Plan – Major Scope Elements For Reconstruction of Historic Triangle 4 Sector Plan – Project Limits - Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center and Anne Arundel Hall Replacement 5 Walkways and Access Points 6 Sanitary Sewer Schematic 7 Water Schematic 8 Storm Schematic 9 Primary Electric & Data

Attachment A St. Mary’s City

Current Visitor Center

Main College M Campus ar yla nd Ro ut e 5

Town Center; Smith’s Ordinary, Calvert House, Nuthead Print Shop, Cordea’s Hope

Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Historic Triangle

Reconstructed State House Figure 1 Historic St. Mary’s City and Dove Site Access St. Mary’s College of Maryland Site Locations Attachment A C KEY A Anne Arundel Hall (demolition) D A1 North Parking Lot (demolition) A2 South Parking Lot (demolition) B Margaret Brent Hall (demolition) A1 B1 Parking Lot (demolition) A C State House Area A2 D State House Parking Lot (Main

Museum Parking Lot) B

Trinity Church Property Line B1

Figure 2 Existing Site Conditions/Demolition Key for Interpretive Center and Reconstructing Anne Arundel Hall Attachment A 5

1. New Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center 1 2 2. New Reconstruction of Anne Arundel Hall 3. Route 5 Pedestrian Bridge (Federally Funded)

3 4. State House parking Lot 5. State House of 1676

Figure 3 Planned Site Plan – Major Scope Elements For Attachment A Reconstruction of Historic Triangle Construction Limits of Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center and site improvements (utility extension may exceed the limits shown) Reconstruction Limits of Anne Arundel Hall and site improvements (utility extension may exceed the limits shown) Figure 4 Project Limits - Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center and Anne Arundel Hall Replacement

Attachment A 2 Key 84 Rt. 5 1. Central Courtyard yland Mar 2. State House 4 Walk/Lawn 3 3. Main Interpretive Center Entrance Maryland Heritage 4. NW Entrance Court 6 1 Interpretive 5. Route 5 Transition 7 Center Anne Arundel (plaza, abutment, stairs) Hall Replacement 6. Museum Service Drive 7. Museum Service M Court aryl and R t. 5 5

Figure 5. Interpretive Center Walkways and Access Points

Attachment A Interpretive Center Location

Relocate sanitary in easement through Church

Figure 6 Sanitary Sewer Schematic Existing Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Proposed Attachment A Interpretive Center Location

Relocate water in easement through Church

Figure 7 Water Schematic Existing Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Proposed Attachment A Interpretive Center Location

Figure 8 Storm Schematic Existing Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Attachment A Existing underground power & data ductbank SMECO overhead to remain Existing underground power (direct bury) Existing overhead power New duct bank to connect power and data Relocate in easement (part of preceding College capital project) through Church property

All overhead to be buried

Figure 9 Primary Electric & Data - Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center. (Most of the utility realignment will be accomplished during the Anne Arundel Replacement Project)

Attachment A DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES COST ESTIMATE WORKSHEET Project Title: Construct Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Institution: Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC) Estimate Date: 01-Mar-05 Project Number: Estimate Reference Point: Mar-05 Prepared by: R D Hill Location: Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, MD Agency/AE: HSMC

1. Design Phase: [ X ]BUDGET; [ ]SCHEMATIC; [ ]DESIGN DEVELOPMENT; [ ]50% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD); [ ]95% CD; [ ]100% CD 2. Project Type: [X ]NEW CONSTRUCTION; [ ]RENOVATION; [ ]MAJOR; [ ]MINOR; [ ]SITE; [ ]UTILITY 6. Estimated Bid Date: May-08 3. Design Period: Sep-06 to Mar-08 18 months (Incl. review) 7. Estimated Mid-Point: Aug-09 53 months from 4. Construction Period: Sep-08 to Jul-10 22 months reference pt. 4% per year escalation = 17.7% 5. Description: This project will build a museum exhibit and visitor center to honor Maryland's heritage at the site of the first capital of Maryland, and will serve as a orientation facility for Historic St. Mary's City and St. Mary's College of Maryland. It will house and display HSMC's major archaeology and historical collections.

Renovation New 8. Area (gsf) Total Net Sq. Feet: 9778 Total Building NSF 9778 GSF 15,449 Total Gross Sq. Feet: 15449 Exhibits 6000 Visitor Center Lobby, Reception 600 Efficiency Factor 1.58 Offices (5 + open area) 1728 Percent Efficiency 63.3% Orientation Video 800 Copy, Mail, Admin 150 11. Utilities Misc (Load, Stor, Break) 500 A. Electrical, Sewer, Water, Fire Protection 9 Structure: B. (5% of Line 9G) 299,688 A. Building ($320/sf) 4,943,757 C. B. D. C. E. Security and Exterior Lighting 50,000 D. Built in Equip (Exhibits): 1,000,000 F. Telecommunications 100,000 E. G. Subtotal: 449,688 F. Other: Information Technology Network and Infrastructure 50,000 H. Regional Construction Factor: 1.1 G. Subtotal 5,993,757 I. Subtotal: (line g x line h) 494,657 H. Regional Construction Factor: 1.1 J. Escalation to Mid-Point of Construction: 17.7% * 87,554 I. Subtotal: (line g x line h) 6,593,132 K. Subtotal (bid cost): 582,211 J. Escalation to Mid-Point of Construction: 17.7% * 1,166,984 K. Subtotal (bid cost): 7,760,117 12. Subtotal (9K+10F+11K = Bid Cost): 8,924,943 13. Total Construction Contingency 10% of 12. 892,494 10 Site: 14. Inspection and Testing: 2.2% of 12.+13. 215,984 A. Site Preparation and SWM 300,000 15. Miscellaneous: Archaeology 150,000 B. Landscape, Walkways and Courtyard 125,000 16. Construction Schedule ($10,000 + .001 of 12.) 18,925 C. Signage 25,000 17a. Movable Capital Equipment (Agency Estimated) 100,000 D. 17b Information Technology Equipment (Agency Estimated): 40,000 E. 18. A/E Basic Services Fee (10%(includes of 12. 19. + And13.) 20. Below): 981,744 F. 19. Exhibit Design Fee (25% of 9.D.) 250,000 G. Subtotal 450,000 20. A/E Reimbursable: 1% of 12.+13. 98,174 H. Regional Construction Factor: 1.1 20.a. Project Mgt/Commissioning 180,000 I. Subtotal: (line G x line H) 495,000 21. TOTAL PROJECT COST: 11,852,264 E. Escalation to Mid-Point of Construction: 17.7% * 87,615 22. Total Construction Costs & Related Cost: 10,272,346 F. Subtotal (bid cost): 582,615 23. Prior Construction Funds: 0 G. 24. New Construction Funds Required: 10,272,346 H. 25. Total Design Fees & Related Cost: 1,479,918 I. 26. Prior Design Funds: 0 J. Fund Source: 27. New Design Funds Required: 1,479,918 K. (For DGS Use) ______FY 07 Request: 502.30$ Cost/Str @ MP 2007 ' Legislature 502$ /Square Foot ($11,750,000: $900K in 07, $1.050K in 08, $4,750 K matched in 09, $100K equipment in 10). Planning $ 900,000 Cost/BSU @ MP This CEW = $ 11,852,264 Construction 578$ /Square Foot Part I - Pending 3/30/05 Equipment Total Cost/SF Part II - Pending3/30/05 TOTAL ** $ 900,000 767$ /Square Foot

Attachment B

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (EAF)

This form is to assist the reviewers in determining whether a proposed action could cause significant natural and socio-economic environmental effects and thus require an Environmental Effects Report.

AGENCY: Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) DIVISION: Not Applicable

OTHER: None PROJECT TITLE Maryland Heritage Museum

COMMENCEMENT DATE: September 2008 COMPLETION DATE: July 2010

PROJECTED COST: $11,750,000

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Give a brief description of the proposed action/project(s):

This project will construct HSMC’s Maryland Heritage Museum. It will be a 15,000 sq. ft. museum that will be the principal point of welcome, orientation, and entry into the St. Mary’s River National Historic Landmark District. The proposed facility will establish the infrastructure for display and interpretation of thousands of artifacts found by archaeologists at St. Mary’s City, and will provide a place to introduce the important historical context of St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s River in the development of Maryland and the American nation. It will also house selected museum staff offices. Visitor welcome, ticket sales, orientation (video and maps), exhibit galleries, visitor and staff bathroom facilities, tour check-in, office spaces, staff dressing area (costumed staff), exhibit storage

2. Describe the geographical area(s) which will be affected by the action/project(s). Specifically locate the project by using the Maryland Coordinate Grid System, include distinguishing natural and man-made features and a brief description of the present use of the area(s). Include a suitable location map (sketch map or copy of U.S. Geological Survey map, etc.).

The museum building will be located on the “old historic triangle” area of St. Mary’s City, also known as the “historic campus” of St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). It will be on State-owned land. It will be constructed on the same general site footprint as the current Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall, both part of the current St. Mary’s College, and the associated parking lots. These buildings and lots will be demolished to allow construction of a replacement for Anne Arundel Hall and the Maryland Heritage Museum. This location is next to an existing major parking facility for HSMC, and is adjacent to the original St. Mary City Town Center and reconstructed State House of 1676.

Figure 1 shows the location of the new museum relative to the surrounding area. The center point in the Maryland State Grid Coordinates for the Museum location is: N 128,300, E 962850

II. ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

The following questions should be answered by placing a check in the appropriate column(s). If desirable, the “comments attached” column can be checked by itself or in combination with an answer of “yes” or “no” to provide additional information or to overcome an affirmative presumption.

1 Attachment C

In answering the questions, the significant beneficial and adverse, short and long term, effects of the proposed action, on-site and off-site, during construction and operation should be considered.

All questions should be answered as if the agency is subject to the same requirements as a private person requesting a license or permit from the State or Federal Government.

A. LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS Comments Yes No Attached 1. Will the action be within the 100 year flood plain? ____ _X______2. Will the action require a permit for construction or alteration within the 50-year flood plain? ____ _X______3. Will the action require a permit for dredging, filling, draining or alteration of a wetland? ______X______4. Will the action require a permit for the facilities for solid waste disposal including dredge ______X______and excavation spoil? 5. Will the action occur on slopes exceeding 15%? ______X______6. Will the action require a grading plan or a sediment control permit? _X______X__ 7. Will the action require a mining permit for deep or surface mining? ______X______8. Will the action require a permit for drilling a gas or oil well? ______X______9. Will the action require a permit for airport construction? ______X______10. Will the action require a permit for the crossing of the Potomac River by conduits, ______X______cables or other like devices? 11. Will the action affect the use of a public recreation area, park, forest, wildlife management ______X______area, scenic river or wild land 12. Will the action affect the use of any natural or man-made features that are unique to the ______X______county, state or nation? 13. Will the action affect the use of an archaeological or historical site or structure? _X______X___

B. WATER USE CONSIDERATIONS

14. Will the action require a permit for the change of the course, current, or cross-section of a ______X______stream or other body of water? 15. Will the action require the construction, alteration or removal of a dam, reservoir or waterway ______X______obstruction? 16. Will the action change the overland flow of storm water or reduce the absorption capacity of _X______X___ the ground? 17. Will the action require a permit for the drilling of a water well? ______X______18. Will the action require a permit for water appropriation? ______X______19. Will the action require a permit for the construction and operation of facilities for treatment ______X______or distribution of water? 20. Will the project require a permit for the construction and operation of facilities for sewage ______X______treatment and/or land disposal of liquid waste derivatives? 21. Will the action result in any discharge into surface or sub-surface water? ______X______22. If so, will the discharge affect ambient water quality parameters and/or require a discharge ______X______permit?

C. AIR USE CONSIDERATIONS

23. Will the action result in any discharge into the air? ______X______24. If so, will the discharge affect ambient air quality parameters or produce a disagreeable odor? ______X______25. Will the action generate additional noise which differs in character or level from present ______X______conditions? 26. Will the action preclude future use of related air space? ______X______27. Will the action generate any radiological, electrical, magnetic, or light influences? ______X______

2 Attachment C

Comments Yes No Attached

D. PLANTS AND ANIMALS

28. Will the action cause the disturbance, reduction or loss of any rare, unique or valuable plant or ______X______animal? 29. Will the action result in the significant reduction or loss of any fish or wildlife habitats? ______X______30. Will the action require a permit for the use of pesticides, herbicides or other biological, ______X______chemical or radiological control agents?

E. SOCIO-ECONOMIC

31. Will the action result in a preemption or division of properties or impair their economic use? ______X______32. Will the action cause relocation of activities, structures or result in a change in the population ______X______density or distribution? 33. Will the action alter land values? ______X______34. Will the action affect traffic flow and volume? __X______X__ 35. Will the action affect the production, extraction, harvest or potential use of a scarce or ______X______economically important resource? 36. Will the action require a license to construct a sawmill or other plant for the manufacture of ______X______forest products? 37. Is the action in accord with federal, state, regional and local comprehensive or functional __X______plans – including zoning? 38. Will the action affect the employment opportunities for persons in the area? ______X______39. Will the action affect the ability of the area to attract new sources of tax revenue? ______X______40. Will the action discourage present sources of tax revenue from remaining in the area, or ______X______affirmatively encourage them to relocate elsewhere? 41. Will the action affect the ability of the area to attract tourism? __X______X___

F. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

42. Could the action endanger the public health, safety or welfare? ______X______43. Could the action be eliminated without deleterious effects to the public health, safety, ____ _N/A__ ___ welfare or the natural environment? 44. Will the action be of statewide significance? _X______X___ 45. Are there any other plans or actions (federal, state, county or private) that, in conjunction with the subject action, could result in a cumulative or synergistic impact on the public health, ______X______safety, welfare or environment? 46. Will the action require additional power generation or transmission capacity? ______X__ ___

G. CONCLUSION

47. This agency will develop a complete environmental effects report on the proposed action. ______X__ ___

3 Attachment C Attached Comments:

Will the action require a grading plan or a sediment control permit?

Yes. As part of the State’s approval process for this State Capital Project, a storm water runoff and/or treatment plan must be developed and approved by MDE prior to construction.

Will the action affect the use of an archaeological or historical site or structure?

This museum will display and interpret many of the archaeological resources found at St. Mary’s City.

The proposed museum also overlays archaeological resources that must be located, and if necessary, mitigated or avoided in the construction. An extensive archaeological survey will be performed by qualified archaeologists from HSMC according to a plan reviewed by the Maryland Historic Trust, who will also review the results and recommendations.

Will the action change the overland flow of storm water or reduce the absorption capacity of the ground?

Although the new building will be built over a building that will be demolished, the net footprint will probably result in an additional area of impervious surface. The area has an existing storm water runoff system, but the existing system must be reviewed and modified (or replaced) according to engineering calculations that will be made during the design process. MDE will review and approve any storm water management plan for this project.

Will the action affect traffic flow and volume?

Most visitors to HSMC already use the State House Parking Lot, which is adjacent to the proposed building site, but we expect a modest increase in visitation (car and occupants) to this location as a result of the new museum. Our planning indicates that the existing roadways, accesses, and parking lots will be adequate to sustain any projected increase in traffic that may be caused by this project. We now have about 40,000 – 45,000 visitors to the museum now; we expect this to increase in the next 5 years by about 20%. We have reserve capacity for this level o growth.

Will the action affect the ability of the area to attract tourism?

As mentioned above, we expect a modest increase in visitation (car and occupants) to this location as a result of the new museum. It should have a positive overall impact to the area’s tourism.

Will the action be of statewide significance?

It will have a modest state-wide impact, as this museum will celebrate the founding of Maryland and the development of the colony, which should be of interest to all Marylanders. The museum currently attracts school children from all over the state on school-sponsored field trips, and this museum should increase that traffic.

4 Attachment C PROJECT CONSISTENCY REPORT (File with Department of Planning)

This review is undertaken by the State of Maryland Pursuant to § 5-7A-02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. Projects or actions are evaluated for consistency with the State’s Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy in accord with Executive Order 01.01.1992.27.

Project Title: Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center

Project Location: Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), St. Mary’s City, MD 20686

Project Description:

This project will construct HSMC’s Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center. It will be a 15,000 sq. ft. museum that will be the principal point of welcome, orientation, and entry into the St. Mary’s River National Historic Landmark District. The proposed facility will establish the infrastructure for display and interpretation of thousands of artifacts found by archaeologists at St. Mary’s City, and will provide a place to introduce the important historical context of St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s River in the development of Maryland and the American nation. It will also house selected museum staff offices. Visitor welcome, ticket sales, orientation (video and maps), exhibit galleries, visitor and staff bathroom facilities, tour check-in, office spaces, staff dressing area (costumed staff), exhibit storage

The interpretive center building will be located on the “old historic triangle” area of St. Mary’s City, also known as the “historic campus” of St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). It will be on State-owned land. It will be constructed on the same general site footprint as the current Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall, both part of the current St. Mary’s College, and the associated parking lots. These buildings and lots will be demolished to allow construction of a replacement for Anne Arundel Hall and the Maryland Heritage Museum. This location is next to an existing major parking facility for HSMC, and is adjacent to the original St. Mary City Town Center and reconstructed State House of 1676.

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1 Attachment D Approximate Funding Share

LOCAL STATE FEDERAL TOTAL $4,750,000 $7,000,000 $11,750,000

Determination ___? Consistent

____? Inconsistent with extraordinary circumstances

Brief description of extraordinary circumstances:

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Sponsor Agency: Historic St. Mary’s City Date: 15 March 2005

Sponsor Agency Contact: Roger D. Hill, COO Phone: 240-895-4962

Return to: State Clearinghouse Department of Planning 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365 (410) 767-4490; Fax (410) 767-4480

OPCMP-1

2 Attachment D Annual Capital Budget Project Request - Net Effect on Agency's Operating Budget

Project: Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center Agency: Historic St. Mary's City Occupancy Date: Aug-10 Total GSF : 15449 GSF Replaced: 7500 GSF Added: 9778 Budget Budget+1 Budget+2 Budget+3 Budget+4 Category FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 Justification

# FTE Positions 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Visitor Services Assistants (1.0 contract); Janitorial (.5 contract); # FTE Contractual 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 Maintenance Tech (.5 FTE). Needed to maintain, operate, and provide security for 6 days a week operation.

Salaries & Wages 47190 51480 51480 51480 51480 Tech. & Spec. Fees 43953 48300 48300 48300 48300 Yr. 1 prorated for 11 months; annualized in Yr. 2 Communications 2817 3096 3096 3096 3096 Telephones, security, and computer connection costs Travel 0 Fuel & Utilities 42176 46347 46347 46347 46347 For HVAC and lighting (@ $3/GSF (Yr.1 @ 91%) Motor Veh. Ops 0 Contractual Srvcs. 3913 4300 4300 4300 4300 Service contracts on HVAC, security, and exhibitry systems Supplies & Mats. 1127 1238 1238 1238 1238 Housekeeping supplies Equipment (Repl.) 4000 Partial, periodic upgrade/replacement of computers, monitors, software Equipment (Addt'l.) Grnts, Subs. & Cont. Fixed Charges Land & Structures

Total Expenditures 141176 154761 158761 154761 154761

General Fds. (GF) 141176 154761 158761 154761 154761 Special Fds. (CUF) Federal Fds. (CRF) Other Fds.( )

Revenues unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown

Other Comments:

Assistant at $22000 contract x 1.08 fringes Maint. Tech at $24000* 1.32 Fringes Janitorial at $22000 contract x 1.08 fringes No inflation included Revenues would be from increased visitation due to project - not yet known

ATTACHMENT E

MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

SPACE DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 1 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY COMMISSION MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

LOBBY/ADMISSIONS AREA

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT: 600 UNIT CAPACITY N/A TOTAL NASF 600

1.0 DESCRIPTION:

1.1 The Lobby/Admissions Area will be the first area a visitor will come into when they enter the Interpretive Center. It will be a place of welcome, introduction, and admission. The visitor services desk staff will greet the visitor as they enter. Visually stimulating panels/displays should be visible to the visitor as he enters. This area must have good overall lighting and must provide stable environmental controls to maintain a relatively constant temperature and humidity.

1.2 Occupancy: this space will be the primary access by the general public when the museum is open. The capacity may approach 1,000 visitors/day.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 High Security: a.) The exterior sets of dual double doors should have push-down bar type door openers (top and bottom locks) with panic openers and high quality lock systems. b.) Access detectors will be on the exterior access doors and motion detectors should cover this area, reporting to central college security.

2.2 Special, museum quality, temperature, humidity, and pest controlled environment: a) Temperature: 70°±5° year-round. b) Humidity: 50%±5% RH; winter min.: 40%; summer max.: 55%. c) UV-filtered lighting

2.3 Fire suppression: a) Provide alarmed, pre-action, local application system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a) Two data network connections and two phone jacks to the visitor services desk.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 2 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F 2.5 Power distribution: a) Normal wall mounted receptacles on the perimeter of the lobby for equipment and housekeeping. Standard distribution of line voltage.

2.6 Plumbing requirements: a) Two water fountains (ADA accessible) will be in the lobby.

2.7 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: a) Will be determined during exhibit design phase. At minimum, there will be a dual-station visitor services desk with computerized admissions systems (Point-of-Sale), water fountains, and rest/waiting benches for visitors.

2.8 Other Special Requirements: a) Stable environmental conditions. b.) Lighting must be excellent.

2.9 Construction: a) Relatively open and airy spaces; high quality with premium materials – design to be determined during construction design phase.

2.10 Finishes: a) Premium finishes on all exposed surfaces – to be determined during exhibit design phase. b.) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited

3.0 ADJACENCIES:

3.1 Adjacent to entry doors; video orientation room; visitor restrooms, and gallery spaces. 3.2 Primary entry to lobby area should not open to a non-climatized space to avoid sudden loss of environmental stability.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 3 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY COMMISSION MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

EXHIBIT GALLERY SPACES

NO. UNITS: 3 Galleries NASF/UNIT 2@2400; 1 @ 1200 UNIT CAPACITY N/A TOTAL NASF 6000

4.0 DESCRIPTION:

4.1 The gallery spaces will provide display spaces for exhibit materials mounted on the walls, in floor and wall-mounted cases, and freestanding. This area must have good overall lighting and environmental controls to maintain a relatively constant temperature and humidity.

4.2 Two galleries will be 2400 sq. ft. each. One gallery will be 1200 sq. ft.

4.3 Occupancy: this space will be accessed by the general public when the museum is open and staff on a continual basis.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 High Security: a.) The galleries, if they have any door to the exterior of the building, should have doors with push-down bar type door openers (top and bottom locks) and lock systems. c.) Access detectors on all exterior access doors and motion detectors in all areas, reporting to central college security panel.

5.2 Special, museum quality, temperature, humidity, and pest controlled environment: d) Temperature: 70°±5° year-round. e) Humidity: 50%±5% RH; winter min.: 40%; summer max.: 55%. f) Environmental monitoring and alarming g) UV-filtered lighting

5.3 Fire suppression: b) Provide alarmed, pre-action, local application system. The A/E design must account for artifact display protection from the suppression system.

5.4 Telecommunications: b) Two data network connections in each gallery on opposite walls

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 4 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F 5.5 Power distribution: a) Six floor-mounted receptacles in each gallery. Normal wall mounted receptacles every 10-12 feet of linear wall space within galleries. Standard distribution of line voltage.

2.6 Plumbing requirements: b) none

2.7 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: b) Will be determined during exhibit design phase

2.8 Other Special Requirements: a) Stable environmental conditions. b.) Lighting must be excellent throughout.

2.9 Construction: b) Relatively open and airy spaces; high quality with premium materials – design to be determined during construction design phase.

2.10 Finishes: a) Premium finishes on all exposed surfaces – to be determined during exhibit design phase. c.) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited

6.0 ADJACENCIES:

6.1 Adjacent to visitor services areas (desk and lobby); video orientation room; exhibit prep area. 6.2 Primary entry to galleries should not open to a non-climatized space to avoid sudden loss of environmental stability.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 5 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

VIDEO ORIENTATION ROOM

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 800 UNIT CAPACITY 75-80 TOTAL NASF 800

1.0 DESCRIPTION: 1.1 Used for orientation and introduction of museum and exhibits. Also space may be used for training, lectures, meetings, etc. Room should be arranged as a small theater, with individual theater seats arranged for easy viewing and hearing of a projected video/audio presentation. Room requires a darkening capability.

1.2 This space is used by visitors and staff.

1.3 Occupancy: 75-80 persons, accessed on a continual basis when the museum is open, and occasionally after hours.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS: 2.1 Low Security. a) Provide doors with lever-type mortise lockset keyed to college master key system.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Requires provision for wireless, remote controlled light dimming. b) Requires provision for task lighting when dimming is used. c) Requires normal room lighting when video is not being shown.

2.3 Fire suppression: a) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a) Cable video connection for ceiling mounted projection devices. two along walls for carted equipment.

2.5 Power distribution: a) Distribution of line voltage receptacles at proper height for equipment, computer stations, projection systems, and housekeeping. b) Special voltage receptacles for portable a/v equipment. c) Special load protection requirements for fixed equipment and devices.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 6 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F d) Provision for controlling lighting and A/V presentation via wireless remote from podium.

2.6 Plumbing requirements a) none

2.7 Other Special Requirements

2.8 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment a) 80 theater-type seats. b) One moveable podium. c) Large, wall hung monitor and VCR with input connections from computer, DVD reader, and ELMO-type device. d) Ceiling mounted computer projector e) Electronic pull-down projection screen f) White board on forward wall on projected screen area (hid by pull- down screen. g) One desktop computer for presenter. h) Wireless, remote controlled for A/V program and dimming system. i) Task lighting (for use when lights dimmed for AV presentations) at podium area.

2.9 Construction a) Class “A” finish materials. b) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes a) Floor: Carpet b) Walls: Painted drywall c) Ceiling: Painted drywall d) Worksurfaces: Wood or Plastic Laminate

3.0 ADJACENCIES: 3.1 Must be adjacent to public circulation areas of lobby and exhibit galleries.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 7 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY COMMISSION MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

EXHIBIT PREPARATION AND STORAGE

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 250 UNIT CAPACITY 2-4 TOTAL NASF 250

1.0 DESCRIPTION:

1.1 A covered, conditioned space directly accessible from the exterior loading area doors for exhibit materials to come into the building for assembly and prep.

1.2 Occupancy: varying, as required (normally 2-4 on an occasional and continual basis).

2.0 REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Medium Security: a) Provide doors with push-down bar type door openers (top and bottom locks) and lock systems keyed to the building master key system. b) Provide exterior double-doors with appropriate lock device keyed to building master system. c) Double doors alarmed. Motion detectors within with central reporting to college security.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Requires normal general illumination. b) Requires provision for task lighting. c) Provision for daylighting.

2.3 Fire suppression: a) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: None

2.5 Power distribution: a) Standard distribution of line voltage receptacles for incidental power equipment use and housekeeping.

2.6 Plumbing requirements: None

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 8 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F 2.7 Other Special Requirements: a) none.

2.8 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: a) Open storage shelving racks (tall) on wheels. b) Built-in field equipment storage racks.

2.9 Construction: a) Non-flammable materials b) Concrete and masonry must be sealed to prevent moisture migration, condensation, or other moisture-related problems. c) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes: a) Floor: Water resistant, with anti-fatigue floor mats. b) Walls: Washable, water-resistant c) Ceiling: Washable, water-resistant

3.0 ADJACENCIES:

3.1 Must be adjacent to exhibit gallery spaces through a lockable interior double door. 3.2 Must be adjacent to high security, lockable exterior double doors (to loading area)

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 9 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY COMMISSION MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

LOADING AREA

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 100 UNIT CAPACITY 2-4 TOTAL NASF 100

1.0 DESCRIPTION:

1.1 A covered, exterior space connected to the hard-surfaced access road to the building. A large double door will lead into the exhibit storage/preparation area.

1.2 Occupancy: varying, as required (normally 2-4 on an occasional basis).

2.0 REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Low/High Security: a.) Will be open to outside with security flood lighting (Low). b.) Double doors into the building will be locked and alarmed (High). Motion detectors within the interior space will have central reporting to College Security.

2.2 Lighting a.) Requires normal general illumination for loading area.

2.3 Fire suppression: None

2.4 Telecommunications: None

2.5 Power distribution: b) Two outdoor-rated receptacles for power equipment use and housekeeping.

2.6 Plumbing requirements: None

2.7 Other Special Requirements: a) none.

2.8 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: None

2.9 Construction:

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 10 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F d) Non-flammable materials e) Concrete and masonry must be sealed to prevent moisture migration, condensation, or other moisture-related problems. f) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes: a) Floor: Concrete, with anti-fatigue floor mats. b) Walls: Washable, water-resistant c) Ceiling: Washable, water-resistant

3.0 ADJACENCIES:

3.3 Must be adjacent to exhibit prep/storage space and access road. 3.4 Must have high security, lockable exterior double doors into exhibit prep/storage area.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 11 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

INDIVIDUAL STAFF OFFICES

NO. UNITS: 5 NASF/UNIT 3@126; 1@ 150; 1 @ 200 UNIT CAPACITY 7 TOTAL NASF 728

1.0 DESCRIPTION: 1.1 3 individual offices (126 NASF each) for 3 supervisory personnel; 1 visitor services office (150 NASF) for 2 personnel; 1 education office (200 NASF) for 2 personnel. Office spaces include room for files and workstations.

1.2 Occupancy: as described in paragraph 1.1.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS: 2.1 Medium security. a) Provide doors with lever-type mortise lockset keyed to building master key system.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Exterior exposure for window and daylight. b) Normal office lighting. c) Provision for task lighting.

2.3 Fire suppression: a) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a) Two telephone connections, on opposite sides of room. b) Two data network connections, on opposite sides of room.

2.5 Power distribution: a) Standard distribution of line voltage receptacles at proper height for computer use, office accessories, and housekeeping.

2.6 Plumbing requirements a) none

2.7 Other special requirements a) Operable windows, if architecture permits. b) The visitor services office will have the master fire and security annunciator and control panel wall-mounted inside

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 12 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F

2.8 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment a) One desk with computer station sideboard (two at shared Office). b) Two filing cabinets. c) One credenza or small work table. d) One desk chair and two guest chairs. e) Tackable wall surface. f) 65 linear feet of bookshelves, wall-hung.

2.9 Construction a) Provide sound isolation and attenuation. b) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes a) Floor: Carpet with vinyl/rubber base. b) Walls: Painted drywall. c) Ceiling: Suspended acoustical tile.

3.0 ADJACENCIES: 3.1 Staff offices should be adjacent to one another, except the visitor services office should be adjacent to the visitor services desk off main lobby. 3.2 Staff support spaces should be adjacent to offices.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 13 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

OPEN STAFF OFFICE AREA

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 1,000 NASF UNIT CAPACITY 10 TOTAL NASF: 1,000

1.0 DESCRIPTION: 1.1 One open shared office area for 10 non-supervisory personnel. Will be partitioned (cubicles). Office spaces include room for files and workstations.

1.2 Occupancy: as described in paragraph 1.1.

2 REQUIREMENTS: 2.1 Medium security. Provide space doors with lever-type mortise lockset keyed to building master key system.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Exterior exposure for window and daylight. c) Normal office lighting. d) Provision for task lighting.

2.3 Fire suppression: a.) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a.) Ten telephone connections at cubicle stations. b.) Ten data network connections at cubicle stations.

2.5 Power distribution: a.) Standard distribution of line voltage receptacles at proper height for computer use, office accessories, and housekeeping.

2.6 Plumbing requirements a) none

2.7 Other special requirements a.) Operable windows, if architecture permits.

2.8 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment a.) One desk with computer station sideboard at each cubicle. b.) One filing cabinet in each cubicle

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 14 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F c.) One desk chair and one guest chair in each cubicle d.) Small bookcase in each cubicle

2.9 Construction a.) Cubicle partitions should provide sound isolation and attenuation. b.) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes a) Floor: Carpet with vinyl/rubber base. b) Walls: Painted drywall. c) Ceiling: Suspended acoustical tile.

3 ADJACENCIES:

3.1 All staff offices should be adjacent or near to one another, and convenient to staff support spaces (restrooms, copy room, etc.)

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 15 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

OFFICE STORAGE/MAIL/COPY

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 150 UNIT CAPACITY N/A TOTAL NASF 150

1.0 DESCRIPTION: 1.1 Storage of supplies for HSMC offices and support. 1.2 Occupancy incidental and temporary; this space will be accessed on a continual basis.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS: 2.1 Low Security. a.) Provide doors with lever-type mortise lockset keyed to building master key system.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Normal lighting for intended use.

2.3 Fire suppression: a) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a) One telephone connection. b) Two data connections for fax, printers, copier, and other, mounted at table-height.

2.5 Power distribution: a) Standard distribution of line voltage receptacles at proper height for housekeeping. b) Copy machine and miscellaneous counter top/below counter equipment (listed in 2.8)

2.6 Plumbing requirements: a) None

2.7 Other Special requirements: a) None

2.8 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: a) Mail Boxes b) Tack Board

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 16 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F c) Lockable office supplies storage base cabinet. d) Lockable wall-hung cabinets (above base cabinets) e) High shelves will be accessed by portable ladder. f) Materials will be moved on a cart.

2.9 Construction: a) Class “A” finish materials. b) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes: a) Floor: Vinyl or rubber with vinyl/rubber base. b) Walls: Painted drywall. c) Ceiling: Suspended acoustical tile.

3.0 ADJACENCIES: 3.1 Adjacent to offices and off of office corridor.

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 17 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

STAFF MEETING AREA/BREAK ROOM/LOUNGE

NO. UNITS: 1 NASF/UNIT 150 UNIT CAPACITY 5-7 simultaneously TOTAL NASF 150

1.0 DESCRIPTION: 1.1 Small kitchenette and lounge for faculty/staff use. 1.2 This space will be accessed on a continual basis and will also be used for small staff meetings.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS: 2.1 Low Security. a) Provide doors with lever-type mortise lockset keyed to college master key system.

2.2 Standard temperature and humidity controlled environment: a) Normal lighting for intended use.

2.3 Fire suppression: a.) Provide alarmed, wet-pipe system.

2.4 Telecommunications: a.) One telephone connection.

2.5 Power distribution: a.) Standard distribution of line voltage receptacles at proper height for housekeeping.

2.6 Plumbing requirements: a) Bar Sink

2.7 Other Special requirements: a) none

2.8 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: a.) Small refrigerator b.) Microwave oven c.) 3.0’ x 3.0’ table with six chairs. d.) High shelves will be accessed by portable ladder. e.) 10 light, stackable chairs for small meetings

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 18 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F 2.9 Construction: a.) Class “A” finish materials. b.) Off-gassing materials and finishes are prohibited.

2.10 Finishes: a) Floor: Vinyl or rubber with vinyl/rubber base. b) Walls: Painted drywall. c) Ceiling: Suspended acoustical tile.

3.0 ADJACENCIES:

3.1 Adjacent to offices on office corridor

PART II FACILITY PROGRAM 19 MARYLAND HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY Attachment F 1

PART II - ATTACHMENT G

1. NEW BUILDING PROJECT CHECKLIST

The following checklist shall be completed for projects involving construction of a new structure and includes an addition, extension or replacement of an existing structure. Because a new building project may also require renovation and utility extension work and generally involves site improvements, the program-writer should also complete either or both of these checklists if they are appropriate to the project under consideration. Yes NO N/A a. Architectural style preferences _X______b. Work schedules or phases _X______c. Coordination with master development plan _X______d. Funding constraints ______X______e. Site selected _X______f. Preferred vistas _X______g. Excavation, clearing, razing constraints _X______h. Other construction in area _X______i. Utilities on site __X______j. Special design features __X______k. Space needs: present and future __X______Entire facility __X______Functional areas __X______Rooms __X______l. Space needs: net sq. footage Entire facility __X______Functional areas __X______Rooms __X______m. Special dimension and space requirements __X______n. Nature of work and services described __X______o. Functional and spatial layouts __X______p. Workload projections __X______q. Special working hours or shifts ______X__ r. Work flow described __X______s. Clerical-professional ratio ______X__ t. Client - staff ratio ______X__ u. Client - staff traffic preferences ______X__ v. Office layout preferences ______X__ w. Special room/area features _X______x. Climate control considerations _X______y. Furniture and equipment needs _X______z. Special lighting needs _X______aa. Information technology needs (voice, video, data, & wireless) _X______bb. Special access/egress requirements _X______cc. Preferred floor, wall or ceiling material ______X______

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NEW BUILDING PROJECT CHECKLIST (continued) Yes NO N/A dd. Security considerations _X______Electrically controlled doors ______X______TV-monitoring system ______X______Secured utilities ______X______Secured windows _X______Motion Detectors _X______Door and window alarm _X______Alarm links to offsite locations _X______ee. Considerations given to: Equipment storage and maintenance _X______Heat and sound insulation _X______Linen and janitor closets _X______Utility area ______X__ Physical plant needs _X______Trash removal _X______Delivery dock _X______Escalator, elevator, stairways _X______Fire protection and sprinklers _X______Food preparation and delivery ______X__ Dining facilities ______X__ Client and staff transportation systems ______X__ Signage and entranceway needs _X______Accommodations for youth, aged, and handicapped _X______Restroom and shower facilities _X______Special water supply or utility needs ______X__ Recreation/play areas ______X__

NOTE: For each item checked yes, ensure an explanatory narrative is included in the body of the program.

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