U.S. Department Of Agriculture (USDA) — Modernization of the South Building (Phase 3)

Project Details

Owner: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC Contract Amount: $21,461,617
Date of Award: October 2003
Date of Completion: November 23, 2005
Architect: Shalom Baranes & Associates, Washington, DC

The main headquarters for the USDA is located adjacent to the National Mall on Independence Avenue, S.W., and is comprised of three buildings. The occupied, historic South Building is the largest in this facility and houses over 6,000 government employees.

This project, the third of six phases, involves the renovation of the basement, floors one through six, and the attic. The project includes:

New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
New fire, life safety and security systems
New telecommunication systems
Elevator and escalator work
Window repair/replacement
Roof replacement
Tenant fit-out

Grunley will demolish the existing office partitions and re-build approximately 200 offices according to a new, more open layout.