Study, Design and Condition Assessment (SD&CA)

$2,180,000

SD&CA for the General Administration jurisdiction provides flexibility to perform AOC-wide required studies, designs and condition assessments. In FY 2005, the following studies and designs are planned:

General Administration

Study-ACF Utility, Systems, Security and Space Upgrade 1,100,000

This project provides funding to design the upgrade of a 20-year old cable television system that services the Capitol Complex. The cost basis for this request derives from a "Pre-Final Submission Study" produced by URS, dated November 21, 2003, that provides cost models for four alternative CATV System upgrade concepts. The upgrade design under consideration will include installation of a Hybrid Fiber Coax-based system capable of carrying high definition digital format (vice analog) enabling higher picture/sound quality, additional channels, and compatibilities with computer-based media. Impact if not funded. The existing cable television network will become incompatible with transmission entities (including a variety of media networks) when the U.S. standard for transmission migrates to a digital format in FY 2006. FTE impact: This project will require one FTE above the existing FTE cap to serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

This project provides funding to develop a concept design for enhanced air filtration throughout the Capitol Complex, to include the Capitol, Senate buildings, House buildings, Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. The Enhanced Filtration Project will ensure increased protection of the occupants against potential life-safety vulnerabilities. This concept design will address such issues as mechanical space requirements, emergency power requirements, schedule, phasing & sequencing, and project cost estimating. Impact if not funded: Occupants throughout the Capitol Complex will not have an adequate level of protection against certain security threats. FTE Impact. This project will be completed within the existing FTE cap.

if not funded. Inability to provide infrastructure (cabling and power) support for U. S. Capitol Police security equipment/devices; and the absence of physical perimeter security measures for the ACF that will prevent intrusion (intentional or otherwise). FTE Impact: This project will require two FTEs above the existing FTE cap to provide project management support.

This project provides flexibility for unforeseen needs including minor construction, repair, and alteration projects, and related activities in connection with construction and maintenance activities of the facilities under the cognizance of the General Administration jurisdiction (e.g., the Alternate Computer Facility, the AOC Interim Lease Space, "P" Street warehouse). Impact if not funded: The ability to execute projects to meet unforeseen requirements in a timely manner will be adversely affected. FTE Impact: This project will require one-half FTE above the existing FTE cap to accomplish minor construction projects.

This project provides funding to install conduit and power lines for exterior security cameras to be mounted around the ACF perimeter. Impact if not funded. Inability to provide power to support ACF perimeter mounted surveillance cameras. FTE Impact: This project will utilize FTE support requested under the "ACF Security" Project.

The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the maintenance, repair, operations, and preservation of the structural, architectural, and utilities infrastructure (mechanical and electrical), as well as the domestic care and the preservation of integral Works of Art in the U. S. Capitol Building.

FY 2005 CAPITOL BUILDING BUDGET

The FY 2005 Capitol Building (CB) Budget consists of an annual budget and a multi-year budget, which includes facility start-up costs for the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), which are summarized in the following table:

Significant changes include the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Facility Startup ($6,300,000) and the Install Emergency Exit Signs & Lighting Project ($2,000,000).

FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENTS

The FY 2005 FTE requirement in the below table reflects an increase of 23 FTEs over the FY 2004 level of 172.

The increase of 23 FTEs include 18 new FTEs to support CVC operations; two new FTEs to support the AOC's safety program; and three FTEs being realigned from the General Administration appropriation that are currently supporting the Electronics Engineering Division.

ANNUAL BUDGET

The FY 2005 annual budget request for the Capitol Building is $16,439,000 which represents an 8.9% increase over the FY 2004 budget of $15,096,000. The annual budget consists of "Annual Recurring” and “Annual Nonrecurring" costs. Annual Recurring costs are broken down into Program Groups (as defined in the AOC General Statement) and Annual Nonrecurring costs are broken down into discrete activities. Justifications for the proposed 8.9% increase in the CB annual budget for FY 2005 are provided in the section titled, “Analysis of Change.”

The FY 2005 multi-year budget request is $15,800,000 which represents a 22.2% increase over the FY 2004 budget of $12,925,000. Where appropriate, 100% design documentation was received for projects prior to requesting construction funding. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, the House Chief Administrative Officer, the Clerk of the House, and the U.S. Capitol Police were also included in the multi-year budget preparation process for the Capitol Building. Project descriptions and justifications for FY 2005 multi-year projects can be found in the section titled, "Analysis of Change."