Past Projects
Generator removal and Decommission
750 KW Kohler Generator
Project scope included removing (1) 750 kW generator and all associated wire, conduit, fuel lines, ATS’s, and any other associated equipment. Responsible for powering down and disassembling generator in preparation for removal. Performed all work utilizing a broad range of equipment, including a crane, industrial skates, pallet jacks, and cribbing.
Satellite Facility Decommission
Springfield, VA
Responsible for the decommission and removal of all equipment from satellite TV broadcasting station with approximately 500,000 lbs. equipment. The project required a broad range of equipment, including a crane, telescoping forklift, traditional forklift, pallet jacks, and various dollies.
The project required creative thinking, as all equipment was heavy with weights up to 16,000 lbs. Site had approximately 30,000 square feet of warehouse space on an 11-acre site.
Performed work in a timely manner while maintaining a safe work environment throughout. Completed project without injuries or damage. Exceeded expectations of owner. Job required scheduling of manpower, equipment, trucking, maintaining trash flow, and scrap metal removal.
Generator and Penthouse Decommission and Removal
Vornado 1500 KW Rooftop Generator | Crystal City, VA
Scope of project:
- Remove (1) 1500 kW generator with enclosure, all associated wire, conduit, fuel lines, ATS’s (4), and all other associated equipment
- Remove (1) 250-ton air-cooled chiller (chiller A) all associated wire, conduit, chilled water lines, pump package, and all other associated equipment
- Remove (3) UPS systems & battery cabinets with batteries, all associated wire, conduit, disconnects, and all other associated equipment
- Remove (1) 4000 amp utility switchboard & (1) 2500 amp generator switchboard, all associated distribution panels, wire, conduit, and all other associated equipment
- Remove (1) CRAC unit all associated wire, conduit, and all other associated equipment
- Remove (1) abandoned CRAC unit
- Remove all wire, conduit, and pull boxes from the UPS room feeding other floors via the building return air shaft
- Re-feed Chiller B and Chiller B pump package from distribution panel MDP-P to the base building motor control center
- Remove existing raised floor in the UPS room
- Remove (4) abandoned dry coolers & pump packages on the roof
- Repair all penetrations to meet existing fire rating
- Remove generator exhaust and all hangers
Electrical Decommission and Demo
Mid-Atlantic Power | Fairfax, VA
Scope of project: DC Decom supplied labor, equipment, floor protection, and insurance to perform the following:
- Demo and remove bypass, battery cabinets, UPS
- Demo remove and broom sweep steel/concrete pad
- Remove batteries and deliver to Mid Atlantic Power
Data Center Decommission
Oath Inc. | Ashburn, VA
Scope of project:
Suite F150-B Datacenter Restoration
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified cable trays and associated cable tray structures. To include, but not limited to, seismic bracing and support hardware. anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified network communication cabling.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified power cabling, cabling connectors, fasteners, hardware, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, and conduits back to base building Power Distribution Unit’s (PDU’s) output breaker/infrastructure.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified fiber communications from suite 160 to the point of presence S-POP and P-POP.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified inner duct conduit/raceway.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified equipment grounding conductors from Oath property back to base building underfloor grounding trunk.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and cabling, fasteners, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, conduits, and hardware.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified unusable solid floor tile.
- Replace unusable solid floor tile with Oath-provided new replacement to match existing.
- Install approved fire-stopping system or compounds after removal of Oath property including electrical services cables, cable sleeves, cable trays, conduits, trunking, walls, and floors.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Oath property seismic bracing and support hardware; To include but not limited to anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Concrete patch and deck repair. Repair the concrete floor after removal of Oath property, including anchors and fasteners. Including but not limited to fastening hardware for cable tray structure, network communication hardware and equipment, conduits, supports and junction boxes, etc.
- Clean raised floor surface. Upon removal of all Oath property, cleaned raised floor surface using approved vacuuming and damp mopping guidelines. Removed marks and soiling when possible with cleaning chemicals approved for use in the data center environments.
Data Center Decommission
Oath Inc. | Ashburn, VA
Scope of project:
Suite F150-A Datacenter Restoration
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified cable trays and associated cable tray structures. To include, but not limited to, seismic bracing and support hardware. anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified network communication cabling.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified power cabling, cabling connectors, fasteners, hardware, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, and conduits back to base building Power Distribution Unit’s (PDU’s) output breaker/infrastructure.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified fiber communications from suite 160 to the point of presence S-POP and P-POP.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified inner duct conduit/raceway.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified equipment grounding conductors from Oath property back to base building underfloor grounding trunk.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and cabling, fasteners, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, conduits, and hardware.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified unusable solid floor tile.
- Replace unusable solid floor tile with Oath-provided new replacement to match existing.
- Install approved fire-stopping system or compounds after removal of Oath property including electrical services cables, cable sleeves, cable trays, conduits, trunking, walls, and floors.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Oath property seismic bracing and support hardware; To include but not limited to anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Concrete patch and deck repair. Repair the concrete floor after removal of Oath property, including anchors and fasteners. Including but not limited to fastening hardware for cable tray structure, network communication hardware and equipment, conduits, supports and junction boxes, etc.
- Clean raised floor surface. Upon removal of all Oath property, cleaned raised floor surface using approved vacuuming and damp mopping guidelines. Removed marks and soiling when possible with cleaning chemicals approved for use in the data center environments.
Data Center Decommission
Myspace | Ashburn, VA
Scope of project:
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified cable trays and associated cable tray structures. To include, but not limited to, seismic bracing and support hardware. anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified network communication cabling.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified power cabling, cabling connectors, fasteners, hardware, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, and conduits back to base building Power Distribution Unit’s (PDU’s) output breaker/infrastructure.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified fiber communications from suite 160 to the point of presence S-POP and P-POP.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified inner duct conduit/raceway.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified equipment grounding conductors from Oath property back to base building underfloor grounding trunk.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and cabling, fasteners, flexible liquid-tight, raceways, conduits, and hardware.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified unusable solid floor tile.
- Replace unusable solid floor tile with Oath-provided new replacement to match existing.
- Install approved fire-stopping system or compounds after removal of Oath property including electrical services cables, cable sleeves, cable trays, conduits, trunking, walls, and floors.
- Removal and disposal of all pre-identified Oath property seismic bracing and support hardware; To include but not limited to anchoring brackets, connecting rods, threaded rods, strut channel, anchors and fasteners, etc.
- Concrete patch and deck repair. Repair the concrete floor after removal of Oath property, including anchors and fasteners. Including but not limited to fastening hardware for cable tray structure, network communication hardware and equipment, conduits, supports and junction boxes, etc.
- Clean raised floor surface. Upon removal of all Oath property, cleaned raised floor surface using approved vacuuming and damp mopping guidelines. Removed marks and soiling when possible with cleaning chemicals approved for use in the data center environments.
Radio Station Decommission of studios, data center, and rooftop equipment
Washington, D.C.
Scope of project:
- Decommission and power down all studio equipment for removal and recycling.
- Evacuate and dispose of refrigerant in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws from two CRAH units.
- Decommission and remove HVAC rooftop units associated with CRAH units.
- Decommission and remove all satellite dishes on rooftop.
- Decommission and remove all racks inside data center.
- Demo 2 soundproof studio rooms that were constructed after tenant moved into space.
- Perform all work necessary for tenant to exit their lease.
Global Power Supply Chesapeake Decommission
Chesapeake, VA
Scope of project:
- Evacuate and dispose of refrigerant in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws from two CRAH units.
- Disconnect, remove, and dispose of duct work, drain pans, and condensate pump.
- Remove all associated refrigerant lines.
- Remove and dispose of UPS, Battery cabinets, transfer switch, monitoring panel, and all distribution panels.
- Dispose of batteries in accordance to all local, state, and federal laws.
- Remove all electrical circuits and conduit associated with this equipment.
- Remove and dispose of fuel in accordance of all local, state, and federal laws from generator.
- Remove all electrical feeds & cap out door conduit.
- Load generator and CRAH unit onto truck provided by others.
- Remove two roof top dry coolers along with all associated electrical and refrigerant lines.
- Cover and caulk with plywood any roof penetrations.
Generator removal
SIbley Memorial Hospital | Washington, D.C.
Responsible for removing three generators, one section switchgear, two remote radiators, and one fuel tank. Removed and properly disposed of all diesel fuel, glycol, and batteries. Properly disposed of all items that had to be removed during normal business hours while observing safety requirements as not to interfere with ongoing activities of the hospital. Left site in clean condition with no damage or safety violations. Fulfilled all expectations of contract.
Demo Space
Cushman & Wakefield | McLean, VA
Scope of project:
- Remove all interior walls, outside walls to remain.
- Remove all carpet.
- Walls to be cut 3’ below ceiling line and capped with aluminum white powder coated aluminum.
- Repair existing bulkhead where drywall was removed. (finish to construction standard)
- Repair existing wall and paint all existing outside walls to construction standards.
- Remove existing wire where walls have been demoed to junction boxes above.
- Rewire corridor lighting to work on switches when entering space.
- All drop ceiling to be left in space.
- Fire alarm equipment rolled and tied to deck in ceiling.
Generator and HVAC Decommission
Cambridge Metro Overlook | McLean, VA
Scope of project:
- Terminate all electric from generator, two ATS switches, disconnect, and day tank all located in parking garage. Remove all fuel from tank for recycling. Decommission all equipment located in parking garage and remove, including generator, tank, day tank, ats switches, disconnect switch, and fencing.
- Pull wire from 4th floor ATS switches to Generator located in parking garage. Remove ATS switches from 4th floor and dispose. Remove conduit from parking garage.
- Demo and remove Battery cabinets, UPS, sub-panels, transformer, and associated conduit and brackets located in 4th-floor room.
- Demo and pull all feeders from equipment located in room.
- Cut at wall and floor conduit located in electrical room. Fire stop all penetrations.
- Remove and dispose of all equipment.
- Drain all glycol from Crack unit and lines to dry cooler located on rooftop.
- Demo and remove Liebert Crack unit.
- Terminate glycol lines, condensate line, and drain line. Valve off and cap at nearest valve in ceiling.
Data Center Decommission
The James Center | Richmond, VA
Scope of project:
4th Floor
- Provide Lobby floor protection 40’
- Remove (2) CRAC units, connected to 4th-floor condenser loop, (1) CRAC ducted into next room. Remove all associated piping back to building shut-off valve. Terminate electrical circuits back to nearest junction box. Remove associated duct work.
- (1) Ceiling mounted unit and duct, need to open ceiling 10’ X 12’. Remove and replace ceiling tiles. Remove associated piping back to building shut-off valve. Terminate electrical circuits back to nearest junction box.
- (2) rooms of raised floor, wood-filled tiles, room #1 34’ X 44’, room #2 40’ X 30’. Remove all floor tiles, stands, and stand framing. Remove all circuits from below floor.
- Phone patch panels, misc. control cabinets, several electrical panels, and (2) transformers. Clean up and remove all associated support equipment. Terminate all electric feeds back to nearest junction box.
18th Floor
- (2) CRAC units, connected to condenser loop on the 17th floor. Remove all associated piping back to building shut-off valve. Terminate electrical circuits back to nearest junction box. Remove associated ductwork.
- (1) Safe (may stay price separately). Pricing includes removal while onsite if you decide to let it go.
- (4) server cabinets. Remove and dispose.
- Phone patch panels, misc. control cabinets, several electrical panels. Clean up and remove all associated support equipment. Terminate all electric feeds back to nearest junction box.
- Raised floor, wood-filled tiles, 50’ X 36’. Remove all floor tiles, stands, and stand framing. Remove all circuits from below floor.
Generator Removal
Herndon, VA
Scope of project:
Responsible for removing four generators, one section switchgear, two remote radiators, and one fuel tank.
Removed and properly disposed of all diesel fuel, glycol, and batteries. All items had to be removed during normal business hours observing safety requirements as not to interfere with ongoing activities of hospital. Site was left in clean condition with no damage or safety violations.
Server Relocation
Vienna, VA
Scope of project:
- Relocate (2) 42U server racks with less 30% capacity, (1) 20U Server Rack, and (1) UPS (2,200 lbs), and less than a dozen boxes from the origin to the destination.
- Relocate 5 Servers, 50 laptops, 2 switches, and a few miscellaneous pieces.
- Additional Insurance: Insured at $50,000.00
210 kW Generator Removal
Rockville, MD
Scope of project: Decommission and remove (1) 210 kW generator from site in Rockville, Md.
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Cable Abatement and Core Drills
RMR Group | Chantilly, VA
Scope of project:
- Terminate electric for floor pops, pull circuits back to house panel, and remove from panel. Shoot metal plates into ceiling and backfill with concrete (x10).
- Remove and dispose of all low voltage computer cabling throughout suite. Remove data jacks and replace with blank plates.
