Ohio Army National Guard Lima Readiness Center
Cost $22,700,000
Size 53,160 SF
The Ohio Army National Guard is building a new, state-of-the-art Readiness Center in Lima, Ohio, to support individual and collective training, administrative, automation, communications, and logistical requirements. With construction slated to begin in 2025, the 53,160 SF center features a backup/emergency generator, organizational vehicle parking (paved), detached controlled waste facility, and detached flammable materials facility.
Our team has strategically selected an optimal site for a future solar field, ensuring alignment with long-term energy goals and maximizing efficiency for the Guard’s renewable energy objectives. We have prepared the infrastructure by laying conduits for future connections and incorporating specific provisions in the electrical room to facilitate seamless integration. This proactive approach enhances the readiness center’s functionality and sets a precedent for sustainable military infrastructure.
HEAPY is providing MEP, fire protection, and technology engineering design, as well as construction phase services, to ensure the facility meets industry standards, local, state, and federal building codes, and complies with Public Law 90-480. HEAPY is also managing the inclusion of Alternate Bid Items (ABI) in the design, ensuring careful coordination to meet these requirements.
The building will feature extensive use of glass to allow for abundant natural light. Building systems were carefully routed and designed to match the interior aesthetic of the facility and to minimize intrusion of MEP and technology systems in the glass-enclosed, two-story atrium. The design ensures compliance with the DoD’s Unified Facilities Code (UFC 1-200-02) and includes features for energy efficiency, building envelope performance, and integrated building systems in line with the ASA (IE&E) Sustainable Design and Development Policy. The facility will have a minimum life expectancy of 50 years, feature ADA accessibility, and incorporate anti-terrorism/force-protection measures.
HVAC Systems
User-friendly and maintainable systems utilizing fan and boiler coils.
Radiant slab heating in the lobby entrance.
Energy recovery on DOAS to maintain indoor air quality by using exhaust to pre-heat outdoor air
Electrical Systems
Full generator backup power.
LED lighting and controls for energy efficiency.
EV chargers in the parking area.
Plumbing Systems
Efficient water heating with two large instantaneous gas-fired water heaters.
Oil/water interceptor for the maintenance bay.
Grease interceptor for kitchen and dining areas.
Fire Protection Systems
Wet pipe sprinkler system in the main facility.
Dry pipe system with nitrogen generators for the maintenance bay to prevent corrosion.
