Project overview
Vanir and our team of consultants were hired in 2011 to assist Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) on its 10-year program for various capital improvement projects for its headquarters (MTA USG) Building Complex (Gateway Building, Gateway Child Development Center, East Portal and four levels of parking). Originally built in 1995, LA Metro’s 27-story MTA USG Building has undergone several upgrades.
Vanir’s initial work included a facilities condition assessment, development of the master program (with master schedule and budget) and a lighting audit and retrofit. Our team provided architectural and engineering design; program, project and construction management; and quality assurance/quality control inspection services. Our services included developing
the scopes of work, design and specifications and assisting with the procurement processes and contractor selections, as well as overseeing construction.
MTA USG Building projects included:
- New emergency generator and busway system
- Replacement of cooling towers, boilers, several ceiling systems and domestic hot and cold and wastewater piping
- Replacement of the central chiller plant and energy management system
- Replacement of the fire pump equipment and design for partial fire sprinkler system/pipe replacement
- Other tenant improvement projects
