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Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility
Space Needs Assessment
July 24, 2024
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Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility July 24, 2024
Space Needs Assessment
Table of Contents
Project Team i
1 Executive Summary 1
1.1 Process
1.2 Existing Conditions and Deficiencies Summary
1.3 Space Needs Assessment
1.4 Budget
1.5 Implementation
2 Existing Conditions: Site Observations 9
2.1 Site Assessment
2.2 Building Assessment
Physical Condition of Building Structure
Physical Condition of Building Enclosure
Physical Condition of Interior Spaces
ADA Accessibility & Functionality
Plumbing
Fire Protection
HVAC
Electrical
Telecommunications & Electronic Safety/Security
2.3 Code Assessment
3 Existing Conditions: Information Gathering 30
3.1 Employee Interviews
Transit / Admin Department
Electrical Department
Sign Department
Mechanics
3.2 Janesville Transit Facility Tour
Admin Area
Fueling and Wash
Bus Maintenance
4 Space Needs Assessment 34
4.1 Space Tabulation
4.2 Site Plans
5 Cost Estimate 43
6 Implementation Plan 44
6.1 Short-Term Recommendations
6.2 Mid-Term and Long-Term Recommendations
Appendix A: Staff and Vehicle Summary
Appendix B: Meeting Minutes
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Project Team
City of Oshkosh GO Transit
Jim Collins Director of Transportation
Brian Griesbach Transportation Maintenance Manager
Steven Tomasik Transit Operations Manager
Jessi Balcom Management Analyst
Dan Kussmann Electrical Traffic Manager
Additional Oshkosh GO Transit employees participated in interviews and facility tours.
Design Team
Engberg Anderson, Inc. Architecture: Condition Assessment
William Robison, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Drew Kemp-Baird, RA
Oertel Architects, Ltd. Architecture: Space Planning
Jeff Oertel, RA
Dan Greuel, AIA
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1 Executive Summary
1.1 Process
In January 2024, the City of Oshkosh selected Engberg Anderson, Inc. to perform a detailed Space Needs Assessment
of the Administration and Garage Facilities of the Transportation Department for the City’s current needs as well as
the needs projected into the future. The team of Engberg Anderson, Inc. and Oertel Architects, Ltd. conducted
interviews, performed walkthroughs, and reviewed design/renovation documents for the current facility to
understand the current building condition, operations, deficiencies, and limitations.
The design team held several meetings with Oshkosh GO Transit staff to review site plan layouts and space tabulation
spreadsheets, making sure that all the necessary spaces and equipment were accounted for. The resulting site and
building plans in this report provide a template for an optimal administration and garage facility with room for
growth based on current projections and changes to vehicle fueling technology.
The design team also coordinated a tour of the transit facility in Janesville, Wisconsin to observe how they operate
and implement ideas into the building program. This facility was constructed recently for a similar-sized city and
transportation department.
1.2 Existing Conditions and Deficiencies Summary
The Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility was originally constructed in 1968 as a trash incinerator
facility. A major renovation was undertaken in 1980 to convert the building into its current use, including the
addition of the fuel tank/island and bus wash on the north end of the site. An interior remodel of the administrative
area to reconfigure spaces, update finishes, and add an entry vestibule next to the visitor parking was completed in
2016. Additional projects for building maintenance, such as replacing the roof, have been done in the past 10-15
years. The building owner has also performed minor modifications in the building to create office space within the
bus maintenance and signage areas. Most of the building structure and interiors are in satisfactory condition with a
few exceptions:
Trench drains in the bus storage area are showing significant wear.
Black streaks and efflorescence are present on the north wall of the bus wash.
Door frames are rotted at the bus wash and bus repair areas.
The Administration and Garage Facility is 29,026 gross square feet and houses the administrative offices, bus storage,
bus maintenance, electric, and signage divisions for the transportation department. The building’s limited size and
retrofit nature present several deficiencies that affect the department’s ability to function or grow:
The time clock and men’s locker room are in a circulation corridor.
The training room is not large enough to hold the entire staff and is not set up for teleconferencing.
Not all offices have windows.
The money counting room is not large enough for its intended use and has a public-facing exterior window.
Changing rooms and appropriate sinks for mechanics to wash off are not provided.
Not all fleet vehicles can be stored indoors at all times. Vehicles have to be rotated in and out depending
on the season in which they receive the most use.
Signage vehicles cannot be kept in the garage while the signage work space is being used.
Buses have to be moved in and out of the repair area to access the in-ground lifts. The lifts are also not
adequate for heavier electric vehicles.
Guide lines leading into the bus wash from the exterior are not visible at night.
Mezzanine storage areas are full and can’t be kept clean. The attic is unconditioned and cannot be used for
storage or any programmatic purpose. There is no elevator to access the mezzanine levels for moving large
and/or heavy items.
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The Oshkosh GO Transit site also presents challenges due to a lack of space:
29 employee parking stalls are not sufficient for the facility’s needs.
None of the employee parking stalls are ADA accessible.
The metal building used for electrical storage, as well as the yard storage around it, are at capacity.
The facility has been subject to various building codes in place at the time of original construction and each
subsequent renovation. The building has three occupancy classifications within it based on the International Building
Code: B Business, S-1 Moderate-Hazard Storage, and S-2 Low Hazard-Storage. Any future project should take
correction of the following IBC and ADA code deficiencies into account:
Any addition or modification to the bus maintenance/storage or signage areas will require the building to
be fully sprinklered. Additional calculations will be required to determine if the existing 6” water service
will need to be upsized in order to handle both plumbing and fire protection needs. Storage of any electric
vehicles could also trigger additional fire suppression requirements.
Offices added in the signage area are of wood construction. These should be replaced with noncombustible
materials to avoid downgrading the construction type.
The employee entry is not on an ADA accessible route.
Door handles should be changed from knobs to lever handles.
Doors should be placed to provide ADA-compliant maneuvering clearances on both sides.
The women’s restroom is not ADA accessible and does not meet the minimum plumbing fixture count based
on the building’s occupant load.
The shower is not configured properly to be ADA-compliant.
The kitchenette counter height is not at an accessible level per ADA.
Figure 1.2-1: First floor plan from 1980 renovation drawings, with 4-hour fire division wall locations noted in red.
The offices and walls noted in blue were added by the building owner in between the 1980 and 2016 renovations.
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Utilities enter the facility primarily from the south: gas service comes into the bus storage area, water and electrical
services come into the administrative area. Gas lines feed the gas-fired HVAC equipment, and compressed air lines
from compressors in the storage and signage storage rooms feed the hose reels. Sanitary mains connect at a sand
interceptor within the building which feeds the main sanitary lateral. While HVAC equipment and piping have largely
been replaced over the past ten years, several other deficiencies regarding MEP systems remain:
The sand interceptor has to be cleaned out regularly due to sagging pipes not pitching toward the sanitary
main.
Piping penetrations through rated wall assemblies are not firestopped.
The electrical service was downsized from 1200A to 600A following a fire. Further investigation into power
requirements will be needed when Oshkosh GO Transit adds alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet but the
facility does not currently have the electrical service, infrastructure, or space for any EV
chargers/dispensers/conduit to be provided.
The building has no generator or emergency backup power.
IT equipment is housed in a dirty mezzanine space and should be relocated to protect the equipment.
Interviews with various members of Administrative, Signage, Electrical, and Maintenance staff revealed similar
deficiencies regarding storage space, programmatic spaces, and utilities. In summary, every division is short on
space for completing administrative tasks, storing vehicles and equipment, and performing maintenance.
Figure 1.2-2: First floor plan from 1980 renovation drawings, with utilities entering the building shown in green and
utilities exiting the building shown in orange. The offices and walls noted in blue were added by the building owner
in between the 1980 and 2016 renovations.
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Figure 1.2-3: Site plan with buildings, adjacent streets, property lines, secure perimeter, parking, site elements, and
facility entry points noted.
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1.3 Space Needs Assessment
The design team used information from observations of the existing facility, interviews with Oshkosh GO Transit
staff, and lessons learned from the Janesville transit facility tour to develop a tabulation of spaces required for a new
or remodeled/expanded transit facility. The space program includes Administrative, Transit, Signage, Electrical, and
Maintenance spaces based on current operations and adds Paratransit, which is anticipated to become part of the
City’s transportation department in the coming years. Offsite signage and electrical storage is included in the space
tabulation, meaning that all functions will be housed under one roof.
Site program requirements include circulation around the building, green space, and stormwater management.
Vehicle and staff spaces take projected growth over the next 20-30 years into account. Reusing the existing 3.6-acre
site will require space-saving solutions like placing stormwater management below paved areas or placing
administrative functions on multiple stories. Preliminary site plans were also developed for remaining on the existing
site or moving to a new site; note that remaining on the current site requires purchasing the parcel of land between
Dempsey Trail and Knapp Street.
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Figure 1.3-1: Plan option to remain on the existing site and retain a portion of the existing facility.
Figure 1.3-2: Plan option to remain on the existing site and replace the existing facility.
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Figure 1.3-3: Plan option for a new facility on a clean site (final location to be determined).
1.4 Budget
Preliminary cost/square foot numbers for building and site development based on the space tabulation square
footages are provided on the next page. The building subtotal, contingency, construction fees, and escalation would
be part of the construction budget. Design fees, land acquisition, and other soft costs like furniture and department
relocation would need to be factored into the City’s overall project budget.
While the option to remain on the existing site allows for some savings, it also would not allow for Paratransit to be
brought to the site due to lack of space. The preliminary site plan also shows that working with the existing building
footprint is a challenge if all the necessary spaces are to be provided.
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1.5 Implementation
The biggest issues with the existing facility stem from its inadequate size and can only be solved by expanding or
replacing the building. Short-term improvements to maximize the continued use of the current facility include:
IT equipment should be relocated to protect it from dust and debris that collects in its current location.
It is understood that the building owner is installing a dry sprinkler system in the vehicle storage area. This
will help protect property in the interim but will not create a “fully sprinklered building” as defined by the
International Building Code if it does not protect all habitable spaces, including attics.
Purchase a tire carousel for increased tire storage capacity.
Purchase a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) for increased parts storage capacity.
Add a mezzanine where there is adequate head height for a second floor.
Mid-term and long-term recommendations depend on whether the City will explore improving the current site or
moving to a new site. If the current site is to be reused, intermediate steps of purchasing the parcel of land between
Dempsey Trail and Knapp Street and determining temporary locations for the transportation department during
construction will need to be solved. Moving to a new site would be simpler from a phasing perspective, but is subject
to the right parcel of land or existing building coming available. The scope, schedule, and budget of any long-term
project should be developed around the storage, maintenance, and utility requirements of the department’s vehicle
fleet as changes to fueling type (e.g. electric or hydrogen fuel cell) are made in the future.
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2 Existing Conditions: Site Observations
2.1 Site Assessment
Visitor parking with four stalls (one accessible) is provided off Dempsey Trail and leads to the entry vestibule.
Employee parking with 29 stalls is provided off Knapp Street and leads to a separate employee entry door. The
number of stalls is inadequate for the facility’s needs and none of the stalls are ADA accessible. Gated entries are
provided for buses and fleet vehicles off Dempsey Trail and Knapp Street, with a 12,000-gallon underground fuel
tank at the Knapp Street gate. The secure perimeter of the site (solid red line on the Figure 2.1-1 site map below)
extends across the east and south sides of the building between the fences.
A 6,200-square-foot metal building within the secure perimeter is used for signage and electrical storage. The
building is unheated and has a steel mezzanine inside to provide additional floor area. Parking outside the building
is within the secure area and is used for larger equipment and fleet vehicles which do not fit in the vehicle storage
area. This building and the parking around it are at capacity.
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Figure 2.1-2: Visitor parking, looking north toward the
employee entry.
Figure 2.1-3: Employee parking, looking southwest
toward Knapp Street from the employee entrance.
Figure 2.1-4: Southeast corner of Electrical Storage,
from employee entrance.
Figure 2.1-5: Secure gated entry off Dempsey Trail,
between the Administration/Storage Facility and
Sewage Treatment Facility.
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Figure 2.1-6: Secure gated entry off Knapp Street. Fuel
island on the south side of the drive.
Figure 2.1-7: Fuel island off Knapp Street entry. North
side of Electrical Storage in the background.
Figure 2.1-8: Yard storage on south side of Electrical
Storage.
Figure 2.1-9: Yard storage on east side of Electrical
Storage.
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Figure 2.1-10: Outdoor storage on south side of
Electrical Storage.
Figure 2.1-11: Interior of Electrical Storage.
Figure 2.1-12: Interior of Electrical Storage. Figure 2.1-13: Small parts storage on mezzanine level
of Electrical Storage.
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2.2 Building Assessment
Physical Condition of Building Structure
Building foundations are cast-in-place, reinforced concrete foundation walls tied into reinforced structural spread
footings and were constructed in 1968 with the exception of the bus wash, which was added as part of the 1980
renovation. Slabs-on-grade are 8” concrete with 6x6 6/6 wire mesh reinforcing.
Slabs were added as part of the 1980 renovation and tied into the existing slabs where the incinerator pit was filled
in with compacted subgrade to level the floor. One such tie-in location is in the bus storage area where trench drains
were modified along the transition from original to new slabs. These trench drains are showing significant wear
through chipped concrete and deformed drain covers.
Physical Condition of Building Enclosure
Most of the low walls around the building are a brick veneer over 8” insulated concrete masonry units, with a
corrugated metal panel accent band across the top which ties into the coping. The central portions, including the
tall section where the incinerator was, have a corrugated metal panel finish over pre-engineered metal building
structure. One overhead door on the west elevation (door 102B on the 1980 renovation drawings) was filled in with
metal studs and corrugated metal panel. The entry vestibule to the administrative area has a brick veneer over 1”
rigid insulation, with an air barrier over 5/8” sheathing and 3-5/8” metal studs with cavity insulation as the primary
structure. The walls were all part of the original 1968 construction with the exception of the bus wash (added with
the 1980 renovation) and the entry vestibule (added with the 2016 renovation). Exterior walls and sealant joints are
in fair to satisfactory condition, with the most noticeable wear on the north wall of the bus wash where black streaks
and efflorescence are present.
Aluminum window frames are original to the building with the exception of the aluminum storefront system at the
entry vestibule, which was added with the 2016 renovation. The glazing, stops, and sealant were replaced with 1”
insulated glazing as part of the 1980 renovation and are in satisfactory condition. Aluminum panels mounted to
plywood were set in aluminum frames at the service areas as part of the 1980 renovation and are also in satisfactory
condition.
Exterior doors are primarily insulated hollow metal, with overhead coiling doors for vehicle access. The
administrative entry is part of the aluminum storefront system added with the 2016 renovation. Most exterior doors
were installed as part of the 1980 renovation with a few exceptions. The doors are in fair condition overall, though
break metal covers have been added at the base of rotted frames at the bus wash and bus repair areas.
The roof structure varies across the building. The entry vestibule has metal deck over steel C-Channels; the bus wash
has 8” precast concrete planks; the signage/electrical, administrative, and lower vehicle storage areas have precast
concrete double-tees; the mid-height vehicle storage area has 3-1/2” concrete deck over steel bar joists; the highest
portion is pre-engineered metal structure. Portions of the vehicle storage roof were infilled with concrete and steel
beams where HVAC equipment was removed as part of the 1980 renovation. A Firestone “Red Shield” built-up roof
system with gravel surface over ½” fiberboard insulation over polyisocyanurate insulation was installed over the
primary structure in 2011 and came with a 15-year warranty. An EPDM roof membrane over 6” expanded
polystyrene insulation was installed over the entry vestibule in 2016. The roof membrane is in good condition.
Physical Condition of Interior Spaces
The administrative area was renovated in 1980 and 2016—many offices and corridors received new finishes as part
of the 2016 remodel. Most public spaces consist of painted CMU or GWB walls with ACT ceilings (back-of-house
spaces have ceilings open to structure). Offices have carpet floors; corridors and the training room have VCT tile.
Restrooms and the shower room have ceramic tile floors and full-height ceramic tile walls. One administrative office
has a transaction counter that opens to the entry vestibule, and the other has a window to the vestibule. Doors and
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frames are hollow metal and have an “A” label at fire division walls. Interior finishes in the administrative area are
in satisfactory condition.
The garage adjacent to the employee entry is used by the signage and electrical divisions. The garage itself has a
sealed concrete floor and painted CMU walls with exposed ceiling structure, though a series of offices have been
created within the space with additional storage in a mezzanine above. The offices have LVT plank flooring, painted
walls, and painted GWB ceiling. These spaces are in satisfactory physical condition, though the construction of the
offices and mezzanine should be replaced with noncombustible construction as noted in the Code Assessment.
The vehicle maintenance, storage, and bus wash area have sealed concrete floors and painted CMU walls. The bus
wash ceiling is exposed precast concrete structure, but the maintenance and storage areas have 2x4 ACT mounted
from the structure with batt insulation above. A mechanic’s office with CMU walls and 2x2 ACT ceiling was added
at the west end of the building. These spaces are in satisfactory physical condition with the exception of the trench
drains at the floor slab transitions noted in the “Physical Condition of Building Structure” section.
Several mezzanine levels were constructed as part of the 1980 renovation to provide additional storage in the
plentiful vertical space within the building. These spaces are accessed by metal grate stairs and have metal grate
floors, painted CMU walls, and 2x4 ACT ceilings. An additional freestanding steel mezzanine was added later in the
vehicle storage area. Some spaces adjacent to the mezzanines such as the boiler room, IT closet, and attic have
concrete floors and exposed ceiling structure. The mezzanine spaces are primarily used for storage and are in fair
condition, showing signs of wear from dirt and debris collected over time.
ADA Accessibility & Functionality
The administrative and driver spaces have several functional deficiencies which affect the overall operations of the
department. The primary entry corridor for drivers also houses the time clock station and men’s locker room;
women’s locker rooms are in the women’s restroom. While an adequate number of lockers are provided, their
placement in cramped quarters is not ideal. The training room is not large enough to hold large training sessions
and does not contain proper equipment for teleconferencing. Not all offices have windows. The money counting
room is not large or secure enough to serve its purpose; it has a public-facing window and doubles as the
transportation maintenance manager’s office. A shower is provided, but changing rooms and sinks for mechanics
to wash off are not.
Improvements can be made to increase accessibility per ADA guidelines into and through the building as well. There
are no ADA accessible parking stalls in the employee lot. The employee entry is not on an ADA accessible route, as
there is an 8” step from the sidewalk to the door threshold. Door handles should be changed from knobs to lever
handles to provide accessible routes. While all doors in public areas are 3’-0” or wider, several do not have ADA
accessible maneuvering clearances at their swings. The women’s restroom is not ADA accessible, and the shower
room should be reconfigured to provide an ADA-compliant roll-in shower. The kitchenette counter height is also not
at an ADA accessible level.
Means of egress is sized and located correctly for the use and occupant load of the building, and exit signs are
provided. Stairs and handrails to mezzanines met code at the time of construction and can remain in use. The
women’s restroom originally had two water closets, though one was removed to provide a more accessible space—
this space should be reconfigured to provide two water closets and two lavatories to meet minimum plumbing
requirements per the International Building Code.
The signage area contains offices, mezzanine storage, a work area, and vehicle parking but the work area cannot be
used if vehicles are parked in the space. Buses have to be moved in and out of the repair area to access the in-
ground lifts. There is not enough space to store all fleet vehicles in the vehicle storage area, meaning that some are
stored outside and rotated through depending on the time of year when they will be needed most. The guide lines
leading into the bus wash from the exterior are not visible at night.
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Mezzanine storage areas are full, and the attic is not used at all because it is unconditioned space outside the building
envelope and so far from the main building functions. There is no elevator to the mezzanine levels, greatly limiting
their accessibility and the possibility to store large or heavy items above the ground floor. The IT closet is very dirty
and should be relocated to protect the sensitive equipment within it.
Plumbing
The building is fed from a 6” water service which enters at the southeast corner of the administrative area and runs
above the ceiling to the custodial room, where it meets the water meter and downsizes to a 2” main that extends
throughout the building. A water heater in the mezzanine boiler room serves the plumbing fixtures in the
administrative area. A separate water heater serves the bus wash system at the west end of the vehicle storage
area. The gas main and gas meter are at the east end of the vehicle storage area and feed mechanical equipment
throughout the building. Compressed air is fed throughout the vehicle storage and maintenance area from an air
compressor in the storage room along the north wall. A smaller air compressor feeds the signage division from the
storage room. Lubricant and waste oil are stored in the west end of the maintenance area.
The vehicle storage area is equipped with trench drains set in concrete. Waste from the trench drains collects in a
4” main which meets a sand interceptor on the north side of the building, then feeds to the sanitary main exiting the
building at a manhole to the north. Underfloor waste from the trench drains was added as part of the 1980
renovation, but the sanitary main is part of the original construction. The sand interceptor, which sits between the
original and reworked piping, has to be cleaned out regularly due to sagging pipes not pitching toward the sanitary
main.
The men’s restroom has wall-hung porcelain water closets, floor-mounted porcelain urinals, and a solid surface gang
sink. The women’s restroom has a wall-hung porcelain water closet and a porcelain drop-in sink mounted in a plastic
laminate countertop. The shower room has a fixed shower head and hand shower with diverter valve. The
kitchenette has a drop-in single-bowl stainless steel sink set in a plastic laminate countertop. The facility has one
drinking fountain, which also has a bottle filler. These fixtures are in satisfactory condition but are not all ADA
accessible.
Fire Protection
The building does not currently have a fire protection system. The 2015 International Building Code requires
buildings to be fully sprinklered if they contain repair garages for commercial vehicles which are larger than 5,000
square feet, or have commercial vehicle storage areas larger than 5,000 square feet. Shifting or enlarging the vehicle
storage or maintenance areas in the existing building would require the entire building to be fully sprinklered.
Additional calculations will be need to be conducted depending on the size and extent of any building addition or
reconfiguration to determine if the 6” water service can be reworked as a combined plumbing and fire protection
service to sufficiently serve the building, and if a fire pump would be needed. Incorporation of EV or hydrogen fuel
cell technology into the vehicle fleet could also have implications on the fire suppression system design.
HVAC
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and piping have largely been replaced in the last ten years. A
gas-fired boiler provides hot water for make-up air units serving the administrative and signage areas, as well as unit
heaters serving the vehicle maintenance area. Gas-fired make-up air units, unit heaters, and radiant heaters serve
the vehicle storage and bus wash areas. Individual split-system units serve the electrical room, IT room, and
standalone offices in the signage/maintenance areas.
Mechanical service reports show that equipment is largely in satisfactory condition with routine maintenance and
repairs performed. However, several penetrations through fire-rated wall assemblies are not properly firestopped
based on the fire ratings indicated on the construction documents from the 1980 renovation.
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Electrical
The building is served by a 480V/600A electrical service, with the transformer sitting outside the building due south
of the electrical room. The electrical service was downsized from 1200A following a fire; burn marks are still visible
on the switchboard in the electrical room. Further investigation into power requirements will be needed when
Oshkosh GO Transit adds alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet but the facility does not currently have the electrical
service, infrastructure, or space for any EV chargers/dispensers/conduit to be provided. Other accommodations for
electric vehicles, such as providing proper in-ground lifts and additional fire suppression services, will need to be
evaluated as well.
The building has no generator or emergency backup power. All light fixtures in the facility are LED. Lights in
individual offices are on switches, while public areas are on occupancy sensors.
Telecommunications & Electronic Safety/Security
The vehicle storage, maintenance, and signage areas are equipped with carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
detectors connected to a control panel in the electrical room. Card reader access is maintained at all exterior doors
other than the visitor entry, as well as at the entrance to the administrative area from the entry vestibule.
The electrical and IT rooms are undersized and used for additional storage space, such as kitchen appliances. The IT
room is located on the mezzanine level, which is difficult to get to and subject to additional dirt and debris from the
vehicle storage area below which will damage the equipment over time.
Figure 2.2-1: First floor plan from 1980 renovation drawings, with utilities entering the building shown in green and
utilities existing the building shown in orange. The offices and walls noted in blue were added by the building
owner in between the 1980 and 2016 renovations.
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Figure 2.2-2: Overhead doors on south side of facility,
opening to drive that adjoins Dempsey Trail.
Figure 2.2-3: Center portion of storage area from
exterior. Metal panel cladding with aluminum window
frames at head. Uninsulated plywood panels in
window frames are above the insulated ACT ceiling.
Figure 2.2-4: North corner of bus wash. Black streaks
and efflorescence present, likely due to moisture
trapped in the wall assembly pulling salts and residue
to the surface.
Figure 2.2-5: Hollow metal door frame at bus wash
entry. Door frame bases are rotted out and covered
with break metal at multiple locations.
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Figure 2.2-6: Roof over administrative area, looking
north toward bus repair. Aluminum window frames
with plywood panels are above the insulated ACT
ceiling.
Figure 2.2-7: Southwest wall of administrative area.
Employee entrance and electrical service entrance at
left. 8” lip at employee entrance door sill is not
accessible.
Figure 2.2-8: Visitor entry vestibule, added as part of
2016 renovation.
Figure 2.2-9: Receptionist’s office with transaction
counter opening to visitor entry vestibule. Interior
finishes typical of spaces touched by 2016 renovation.
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Figure 2.2-10: Director of Transportation office. Space
remodeled as part of 2016 renovation, but does not
include a window.
Figure 2.2-11: Maintenance Manager and
Management Analyst offices. Maintenance Manager
office not suitable for money counting. Water service
enters building in back corner of Management Analyst
office and runs above ceiling to janitor’s closet.
Figure 2.2-12: Training Room. Inadequate size,
configuration, or A/V capacity for holding staff or
virtual meetings.
Figure 2.2-13: Kitchenette outside Training Room.
3’-0” counter height is not accessible.
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Figure 2-2.14: Men’s lockers in employee entrance
corridor. Lockers are cramped in a circulation space
and inadequate for any uniform rental service. Time
clock is also in the corridor.
Figure 2.2-15: Women’s locker room/restroom is not
on an accessible route.
Figure 2.2-16: Men’s restroom. Gang sink is not
sufficient for mechanics to wash off their arms after
working on buses.
Figure 2.2-17: Shower room is large enough to be
accessible, but not fully equipped with accessible
features to meet ADA. Facility is missing adequate
changing space for employees.
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Figure 2.2-18: Switchgear in electrical room. Burn
marks on right side covered up with metal plate.
Figure 2.2-19: North wall of electrical room. Old
kitchen appliances and other furnishings should be
removed from the space. Fire alarm control panel
monitors carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
detectors.
Figure 2.2-20: Water service connects and downsizes
from 6” to 2” in janitor’s closet.
Figure 2.2-21: Signage workspace, looking northeast.
Workspace cannot be used when vehicles are parked in
it. Mechanical ductwork and piping penetrations in
the fire-rated wall should be firestopped.
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Figure 2.2-22: Signage offices, which were constructed
by the owner within the signage workspace garage.
Figure 2.2-23: Storage in the mezzanine above the
signage offices.
Figure 2.2-24: Air compressor for signage equipment in
a small storage room off the signage workspace.
Figure 2.2-25: Mechanic’s workspace in the bus repair
area.
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Figure 2.2-26: Unit heater and ductwork in the bus
repair area. Mechanical penetrations through fire-
rated walls should be firestopped.
Figure 2.2-27: Hose reels in bus repair area.
Maintenance bays are very tight and buses have to be
shifted around to open compartment doors and utilize
the in-ground lifts.
Figure 2.2-28: Fluid storage in the bus repair area. Figure 2.2-29: Waste fluid storage in the bus repair
area.
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Figure 2.2-30: Bus wash system, looking toward bus
storage.
Figure 2.2-31: Reclaimed water storage tank for the
bus wash system.
Figure 2.2-32: Make-up air unit in the bus wash area. Figure 2.2-33: Make-up air unit in the bus storage
area.
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Figure 2.2-34: Mezzanine for parts storage in the bus
storage area.
Figure 2.2-35: Storage room off the bus storage area.
Figure 2.2-36: Air compressor in the storage room. Figure 2.2-37: Bus storage area, looking toward the
bus wash. Batt insulation above the ACT ceiling.
Columns are difficult to maneuver around and storage
space is not large enough for the entire fleet of transit
vehicles.
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Figure 2.2-38: Mobile lifts in the bus storage area.
Overhead doors behind the bus open on the driveway
toward Dempsey Trail.
Figure 2.2-39: Damaged trench drains in the bus
storage area. Sagging pipes connecting these trench
drains to the grease interceptor have to be cleaned out
several times a year.
Figure 2.2-40: Driver workspace in bus storage area. Figure 2.2-41: Typical storage space in mezzanine
levels over bus storage area.
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Figure 2.2-42: Mechanical room on level above
administrative area.
Figure 2.2-43: Mechanical room on level above
administrative area.
Figure 2.2-44: IT room in mezzanine above bus storage
area. Room is difficult to keep clean, potentially
damaging the equipment within it.
Figure 2.2-45: Attic space above mezzanine levels.
Room is uninsulated and only accessible by stair from
the storage area, so it cannot be utilized by transit
staff.
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2.3 Code Assessment
The building was originally constructed in 1968 and classified as “Ordinary” construction by the Wisconsin Building
Code as the metal frame around the high portion was left unprotected. The maximum height allowed by this
construction was 50 feet, though 20% of the building area could extend to 65 feet as long as it was not used for
habitation or storage. The highest portion of the building is 63 feet tall and consists of less than 20% of the building
area.
The building is currently 29,026 gross square feet and the Wisconsin Building Code in place at the time of the 1980
renovation classified the building as “Metal Frame Unprotected”. Since the building was provided with frontage on
three sides, any portion over 22,000 square feet had to be separated with a fire division wall with a 4-hour fire
resistive rating and extend 3 feet above the roof. The sanitation garage (currently the signage and electrical shop),
administrative area, and bus storage areas are all separated with fire division walls extending 3 feet above the roof
as noted on the construction documents from the 1980 renovation.
The 2015 International Building Code (IBC) as currently adopted by the Wisconsin Administrative Code classifies the
building as Type IIB construction, as the building structure and exterior walls are not fire-resistance rated. The offices
constructed by the owner in the sign shop are wood construction; these offices are not in compliance and should be
reconstructed or removed to avoid downgrading the construction type.
There are three occupancy classifications present in the building per the 2015 IBC: B business (administrative), S-1
moderate-hazard storage (bus maintenance), and S-2 low-hazard storage (vehicle storage). Chapter 5 of the IBC
states that B and S-1 occupancies should have a 2-hour separation from S-2 occupancies in a nonsprinklered building,
or 1-hour in a sprinklered building. There is no separation requirement between B and S-1 occupancies. While the
administrative portion is separated from the rest of the building by existing fire division walls, the bus repair and bus
storage areas are separated by a nonrated partition. It is recommended that if the existing building is repurposed,
existing fire division walls are utilized to provide occupancy separations where possible.
Any reuse or expansion of the existing building should be checked against the square footages permitted by Chapter
5 of the International Building Code based on the construction type and sizes of each occupancy classification. Any
frontage increases should also be verified based on the final building layout.
Refer to the Building Assessment for additional code conformance items pertaining to accessibility, means of egress,
and fire protection system requirements. Any building alteration will require areas of primary function to be placed
on accessible routes and be serviced by accessible restrooms. Shifting or enlarging the vehicle storage or
maintenance areas in the existing building would require the entire existing building to be fully sprinklered, including
the unoccupied attic.
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Figure 2.3-1: First floor plan from 1980 renovation drawings, with 4-hour fire division wall locations noted in red.
The offices and walls noted in blue were added by the building owner in between the 1980 and 2016 renovations.
Figure 2.3-2: Bus repair office added by owner. Wall
added by owner to the right. This construction is
masonry and appears to be noncombustible, which is
in compliance with the Type IIB construction type.
Figure 2.3-3: Signage office and mezzanine added by
owner. The signage office and corridor wall construction
is wood, which is not in compliance with the Type IIB
construction type and should be reconstructed or
removed to avoid downgrading to Type VB construction.
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3 Existing: Conditions: Information Gathering
3.1 Employee Interviews
The project team conducted interviews with Oshkosh GO Transit staff in addition to touring their spaces. Many staff
members were involved in addition to department heads. The goal was to collect thoughts on their current spaces
as well as changes and wish list items for both a remodel and a fully new facility. See the “Existing Conditions: Site
Observations” chapter for additional information.
The results of the survey are simple to summarize: each departmental space is too small. Some departments, like
Maintenance and Electrical, need many more square feet than they have in the current facility.
Transit / Admin Department
Few walk up customers – maybe (8) a week
o Size of lobby is good for customers waiting, but additional space is needed for taking ID photos
and application filing
“Fish bowl” nature of lobby creates heating, cooling, and security issues
Transaction window into lobby works well, but overall staff vision into space is poor
Need a two-person counter, particularly for the few weeks before school starts in the fall
Sufficient number of visitor parking stalls
Printer/work table area is too small
A few offices do not have exterior windows
Current fleet of 16 buses is fully utilized during EAA AirVenture
Plan for future fleet conversion to electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or other energy sources
Plan for the City to take on Paratransit operations
Plan for shift to or addition of microtransit
Fare collection system could change to loadable cards, which require different infrastructure
City is moving away from counter sales to online sales
Size of admin assistant area is insufficient for storage and paperwork processing needs
Drug testing occurs offsite, this will likely remain the operating procedure into the future
Need a public facing restroom, do not want to invite public into staff areas
Would like a small four-person conference room accessible from both lobby and staff areas to conduct
interviews, take ID photos, fill out applications, etc.
Need better security camera coverage and intercom system for deliveries
Change to electronic displays for driver information
Safe and fare collection processing should occur in own space
Women’s restroom needs to be larger
Need space for uniform collection
Need more locker room space
o Driver lockers are in the hall
o Staff lockers are in men’s and women’s locker rooms
o Both areas are too small
Training room is too small for large group training
o Can double as breakroom
Need more storage space, and accessible storage space
o Most storage space is currently up a few flights of stairs
Staff parking lot needs to be larger
Plumbing issues
o Sewer has backed up into building
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Situate staff offices so eyes are on driver entry into building
o Important for staffing and “fit for duty” observation
Electrical Department
Need more parts storage space
o Current shed is full
o Parts are stored in other buildings in the city – streets building and senior center
Need more shop space
o Have to shuffle vehicles around before work can start
o Perform full test mock up assemblies of street and traffic lights in shop
Need more vehicle storage space
o Have to shuffle vehicles around to access needed equipment
o May have to drive to a different location to find equipment
o Store vehicles separate from shop and office spaces
Need more office space
o More computers and workstations
A number of parts have seen long lead times over the past several years; staff has accommodated by
increasing the number of parts that are on hand
Exterior storage bins for sand and dirt are sized sufficiently
Shift to electrical fleet will require a larger electrical service
o Building used to have a 1200A service, but old cabinet caught fire
o Building now has 600A service
o Depending on battery and charging technology, an electric bus fleet could require a 1200A service
or higher
Need a room with dedicated mechanical system for servicing of communication equipment
o Dust-sensitive task
Need improved data and mechanical in offices
Beneficial to be with other departments to share resources
o Could be in own space if required
Wire spools need to be stored out of the elements
Locker room is insufficient
Building needs a generator
Need a separate wash bay from bus wash to clean vehicles and equipment
Signage Department
Need more storage space
o Warm storage space for vehicles
Heated parking extends vehicle life, saves time in winter
o Cold storage space for signs
Printing area needs its own room – minimize dust
Need to store all signage department materials together
o Currently scattered across the facility
Need locker area in shop for gear and jackets in addition to a dedicated locker room
Need additional, improved office space
Need a larger conference area for morning meetings
o Morning meetings currently occur in the maintenance manager’s office
Need a separate wash bay from bus wash to clean vehicles and equipment
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Mechanics
Outside companies wrap buses with advertising and perform some bus cleaning
Work bays are too small
o Buses have to be perfectly lined up or backed out to access side panels on bus
o Buses have hit the crane
Need more parts storage space
o Parts storage needs to be closer to work bays
Need larger shop space
o Lots of equipment that is pushed into areas with limited working space
(6) work bays desired
o Two for each mechanic
Need more in-ground lifts
o Existing in-ground lift is 21 years old, nearing end of life
o Not suitable for heavier alternative-fuel vehicles
Need bigger office space and larger document library
Plan for possible future electric bus fleet
Provide direct access between bus parking and the exterior
Existing roof access fall restraint system should be improved
Air compressor is newer
Building needs a sprinkler system
Bus drivers hit columns in bus parking
Fueling is outside – need a canopy
Mechanics or laborers fuel and park buses
o Bus wash and fueling need to be near bus maintenance
Crane is minimally used
o Provide infrastructure for crane to prepare for electric bus fleet
Bus wash is too small
o Difficult to navigate, especially for newer operators
o Buses have collided with equipment
Consider bus vacuum system
Move lube tanks to separate room
Improve lighting
o Provide lights lower on walls to better light work areas
Storing about 70 tires
Shop laborer has desk in bus storage
3.2 Janesville Transit Facility Tour
The design team and Oshkosh GO Transit staff arranged for a tour of a newer transit facility in Janesville to learn
more about the design decisions they made and opportunities that a new or renovated facility could provide. The
Janesville facility was completed in 2014 and serves as an ideal comparison for the core team to review as the cities
have comparable populations, fleets, and staff count. Both Janesville and Oshkosh also provide student
transportation during the academic year.
The GO Transit Facility, with Transit, Maintenance, Signs, and Electrical is 34,000 sf. The Janesville Transit facility,
which is just Transit and Maintenance, is 43,600 sf. A summary of lessons learned on the site visit is provided.
Admin Area
Locate offices to align with operational needs
o Drivers checking in with staff in morning
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Pair office sizing with furniture selection, or vice versa
Driver lockers located in hallway, not dedicated locker room
o Oshkosh prefers a dedicated locker room
Large record storage space: Janesville 12’ x 24’
Training room
o Able to separate training from kitchenette for staff use
o Storage room off training for chairs, tables, etc. – 10’ x 10’
o Cabinet for storage and charging of inspection tablets
o Lots of counter space
o Appliances: refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwaves
o (1) computer for staff (driver) usage is sufficient
Fueling and Wash
Dedicated staff for bus wash and cleanout
Fueling Bay
o Indoor fueling
o Reels for DEF and Washer fluid
o Central vac for bus cleaning
Large hose on wall
o Fare box collection and computer
o Buckets and mops for exterior and interior cleaning
Wash Bay
o Needs to be longer to accommodate rinse aid cycle
o Separate room for wash equipment
Pumps, tanks, etc.
o Need water softener to prevent spotting
Depends on hardness of local water and department attitude
Bus Maintenance
Lots of convenience outlets
o Offices and work bays
Locate lift controls at middle of bus
o Out of way of service areas at the front and rear of bus
o Person located to help align bus with lift
Inground lifts
o Rotary Diamond lift
o Work with lift provider to match your needs with their equipment
o Some lifts have lots of accessories
o Different lift capacities
o Electric buses are really heavy
Destratification Fan – Big Ass™ fan or similar
o Pushes air down from ceiling, helps keep the whole space at a more comfortable temp
No crane
In-floor radiant heat, no cooling
(5) work bays for 17 buses
Mezzanine with railing for additional storage (bus windows, etc.)
Match bus exhaust with extraction system (Gillig bus has rectangular exhaust)
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4 Space Needs Assessment
4.1 Space Tabulation
The design team worked through the building program, referencing city needs and professional standards for space
sizing. Each department was investigated, with spaces listed by name and size in a spreadsheet. That spreadsheet
was presented to GO Transit staff at meetings and was adjusted accordingly. After the Janesville trip the space
programming was again revisited to include new information.
A fully new facility GO Transit would need a facility that is 101,653 square feet. This includes transit and admin,
maintenance, signs, electrical, and paratransit divisions. This compares very well to the Janesville facility, which is
43,600 square feet but only includes transit, admin, and maintenance spaces. It should be noted that additional
space may be required in vehicle storage areas depending on the type and apparatus of alternative fueling for which
the facility is designed (e.g. islands for electric chargers/dispensers). These needs will need to be evaluated
depending on the fueling type, quantity of vehicles to be fueled, and equipment available to dispense the alternative
fuel.
Some spaces can be trimmed if the existing facility is to be remodeled, resulting in a remodel square footage of
91,313 square feet. See the table below and on the subsequent pages for a breakdown of spaces assigned to each
function.
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4.2 Site Plan
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The current facility sits on a 3.6-acre lot. The proposed building footprint, combined with the site needs of a larger
parking lot, storage shed, fuel island, stock pile bins, and stormwater management, requires a minimum site size of
5.2 acres (6.0 acres for a fully new facility).
There are ways to reduce this total space needs to get the project to fit on the current site. Stormwater could be put
underground below the parking lot. Certain program spaces could be put on a second floor. It is understood that the
department’s preference is to keep Transit, Paratransit, Electrical, and Sign departments on the same site as opposed
to splitting them up among smaller properties. Vehicle and staff spaces take projected growth over the next 20-30
years into account; see Appendix A for additional information.
Three proposed plans for the facility were developed. The first two plans are to remain on the current site, either
expanding or replacing the current facility. However, the increase to the programmatic footprint will require
purchasing the small parcel of land between Dempsey Trail and Knapp Street. This approach would require phased
construction with various departments moving offsite and relocating back to the completed building.
The third plan is for an all-new facility located elsewhere in Oshkosh, final location and site to be determined. This
plan allows for a more natural building layout by not trying to fit the constraints of an existing site. However, it
would necessitate moving transit away from the core of the city.
1OSHKOSH TRANSITREMODEL AND ADDITION50' = 1"
2OSHKOSH TRANSITTEAR DOWN AND NEW BUILDING50' = 1"
3OSHKOSH TRANSITNEW BUILDING ON NEW SITE50' = 1"
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5 Cost Estimate
Preliminary cost/square foot numbers for building and site development based on the space tabulation square
footages are provided below. While the option to remain on the existing site allows for some savings, it also assumes
that Paratransit would not be brought to the site. The preliminary site plan also shows that working with the existing
building footprint is a challenge if all the necessary spaces are to be provided.
Note that design fees and land acquisition are listed in this table but would be outside of the construction budget.
Land acquisition costs are based on asking prices for comparable parcels being sold in the Oshkosh area at the writing
of this report. Additional soft costs outside the construction budget for furniture and any temporary or permanent
relocation are not listed in the estimate but would need to be accounted for in a total project budget.
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6 Implementation Plan
The biggest issues with the existing facility stem from its inadequate size and layout and can only be solved by
expanding or replacing the building. This scope would trigger the need to fully sprinkler the building per the
International Building Code, as well as reconfigure existing spaces to make them ADA accessible and place them on
accessible routes. An expansion project would also allow for the noncompliant interior construction to be corrected
so all interior and exterior construction is noncombustible.
Short-term recommendations maximize the continued use of the current facility in its existing size and configuration.
Mid-term and long-term recommendations are based on whether Oshkosh GO Transit determines if the existing site
will be retained or if the transportation department will be relocated to a new site. It is recommended that
expanding the building footprint be done concurrently with any major change to the vehicle fleet, such as switching
to electric buses or bringing Paratransit in-house.
6.1 Short-Term Recommendations
Short-term improvements can be taken to protect the equipment currently stored in the building:
IT equipment should be relocated to protect it from dust and debris that collects in its current location.
It is understood that the building owner is installing a dry sprinkler system in the vehicle storage area. This
will help protect property in the interim but will not create a “fully sprinklered building” as defined by the
International Building Code if it does not protect all habitable spaces, including attics.
Additional measures can be taken in the short term to increase storage capacity within the existing square footage:
Purchase a tire carousel.
o Storage capacity is significantly increased while total floor space is decreased.
Purchase a Vertical Lift Module (VLM).
o Both Electrical and Maintenance would benefit from increased parts storage and ease of retrieval.
These systems consist of trays on a vertical carousel. The number of trays can vary, which affects
the total height of the system.
Add a mezzanine system where there is adequate head height for a second floor.
o Possibly along the sign storage wall in the signs department.
o Possibly above the maintenance office and workshop area.
The major infrastructural changes required to provide a fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles (such as electric or hydrogen
fuel cell) cannot be provided in the short term due to size constraints of the current facility.
6.2 Mid-Term and Long-Term Recommendations
Remaining on the current site will require the transportation department to move offsite for at least a portion of the
construction duration. The parcel between Dempsey Trail and Knapp Street will need to be purchased first and could
be redeveloped while the existing facility remains operational. A phased approach to redeveloping the site could be
an option if the transportation department cannot be temporarily relocated for the entire construction duration.
This approach would need to be evaluated further during design to be coordinated with final space layouts and
maintaining utilities (water, gas, electric, sanitary, storm) for the occupied building.
Redeveloping on a new site will be simpler from a phasing perspective, but is subject to the right parcel of land or
existing building coming available. The scope, schedule, and budget of any long-term project should be evaluated
based on storage, maintenance, and utility requirements of the department’s vehicle fleet as changes are made in
the future.
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APPENDIX A:
Staff and Vehicle Summary
Staff Growth Summary
Staff Growth Summary
Department 0 yr / Current 10 year 30 year 50 year
Staff - Full Time
Administrative 7 8 8 8
Transit 23 24 25 25
Mechanic 4 5 5 5
Signs 2 3 3 3
Electrician 5 6 6 6
Paratransit - Future 26 27 28 29
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Total 67 73 75 76
Department 0 yr / Current 10 year 30 year 50 year
Staff - Part Time / Seasonal
Administrative 0 0 0 0
Transit 2 3 3 3
Mechanic 0 0 0 0
Signs 2 3 3 3
Electrician 0 0 0 0
Paratransit - Future 2 3 3 3
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Total 6 9 9 9
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Vehicle Growth Summary
Vehicle Growth Summary Oshkosh Transit
Vehicle and Equipment Storage Demand 0 yr / Current 10 year 30 year 50 year Notes
Conditioned (Warm) Storage
Growth determined by service time
goals
Buses 16 17 17 18
Large Vehicles 4 5 5 5
Medium Vehicles 9 9 9 10
Small Equipment 18 18 19 19
Total SF 38,029 35,921 41,854 43,633
Unconditioned (Cold) Storage
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 1 1 1 1
Small Equipment 3 3 3 3
Total SF 0 1,730 1,749 1,768
Vehicle Maintenance Summary Current 10 year 30 year 50 year Notes
Mechanic Based
2.5 Bays per Mechanic. Ratio of
Large to Small based on Fleet
Breakdown
Large Bays 6 7 7 7
Medium/Small Bays 2 3 3 3
Total Bays 8 10 10 10
Total SF 8,608 10,512 10,512 10,512
Total Vehicles per Mechanic
12 Large Vehicles Per Technician; 32
Medium / Small per Technician
Large Bays 3 3 3 4
Medium/Small Bays 1 1 1 1
Total Bays 4 4 4 5
Total SF 4,935 4,952 4,977 6,447
Vehicle Service EQ to Vehicle Size
8 Large Vehicles Per Bay; 40 Medium
/ Small per Bay
Large Bays 5 5 5 5
Medium/Small Bays 1 1 1 1
Total Bays 6 6 6 6
Total SF 8,035 8,059 8,093 8,111
Space Needs Programming
Vehicle Growth Summary
Conditioned Storage Demand 0 yr / Current 10 year 30 year 50 year Notes
Transit
Buses 16 17 17 18
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 1 2 2 2
Small Equipment 3 4 4 4
20 23 23 24
Sign Department
Large Vehicles 3 4 4 4
Medium Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Small Equipment 1 2 2 2
4 6 6 6
Electric Department
Large Vehicles 1 2 2 2
Medium Vehicles 6 6 6 6
Small Equipment 1 1 1 1
7 9 9 9
Paratransit - Future Planning
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 2 3 3 3
Small Equipment 13 14 14 15
15 17 17 18
Unconditioned Storage Demand 0 yr / Current 10 year 30 year 50 year Notes
Transit
Buses ----
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Small Equipment 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Sign Department
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Small Equipment 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Electric Department
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 1 2 2 2
Small Equipment 3 4 4 4
4 6 6 6
Paratransit - Future Planning
Large Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Medium Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Small Equipment 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Space Needs Programming
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APPENDIX B:
Meeting Minutes
305 W Washington Av | Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 250-0100 | www.engberganderson.com MEETING NOTES | Kickoff Meeting Space Needs Assessment – Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility Engberg Anderson Project No. 233685.00 DATE & TIME March 15, 2024, 9:00-10:00 am LOCATION Microsoft Teams PURPOSE Kickoff Meeting PRESENT VIRTUAL X Jim Collins – City of Oshkosh, Director of Transportation X Brian Griesbach – City of Oshkosh, Transportation Maintenance Manager X Steven Tomasik – City of Oshkosh, Transit Operations Manager X Jessi Balcom – City of Oshkosh, Management Analyst X Dan Kussmann – City of Oshkosh, Electrical Traffic Manager X Jeff Oertel – Oertel Architects X Dan Greuel – Oertel Architects X Drew Kemp-Baird – Engberg Anderson I. Team Introductions, Roles, and Responsibilities Engberg Anderson will assess the building condition, work with Oertel to develop the final set of recommendations, and compile the final report. Oertel will conduct employee interviews and determine the programmatic requirements of the facility based on the equipment and personnel required. II. General Background Information Transit, Electrical, and Sign & Street Painting divisions are all under the transportation department. The facility was originally constructed in 1968 as a trash incinerator, then converted to a transit storage and maintenance facility in 1980. A remodel of the adminis trative wing occurred in 2016. Small general upkeep projects, such as replacing the roof and various HVAC systems, have also been done to keep the facility operational. The City is planning to add a dry sprinkler system for the bus storage portion of the facility. The goal of this assessment is to determine if the existing facility can support the transportation department’s current needs and projected growth over the next 20-30 years, and to prepare the department to pursue city or grant funding to make the necessary upgrades to the facility. 1-2 additional major bus routes may be added, but the bus fleet will not need to grow. The fleet currently has 16 diesel and hybrid buses. Analyze the possibility of alternative fuels, such as electric, for the buses to use. Projected growth is in taking on para-transit and micro-transit services, which would require additional vehicle storage/maintenance and administrative spaces.
Page 2 III. General/Administrative Process Engberg Anderson will send invoices to Jane Weber in the transit department. Copy Jim Collins and Steven Tomasik. IV. Project Process Oertel will prepare a questionnaire to learn more about how the facility is currently used and could be improved. The questionnaire can go to all staff, but interview meetings will be with the core team who will bring in additional staff as needed. Engberg Anderson and Oertel will use information gathered from interviews, questionnaires, walkthroughs, and review of existing drawings to explore options for retrofitting the existing space, expanding the existing facility, or replacing it altogether. Storage and office space are currently at capacity. Several vehicles are kept in unconditioned space during the summer and brought inside during the winter, which requires shifting other vehicles around. The facility has two in-ground diamond rotary lifts and one set of mobile lifts. There are issues getting around columns to access the lifts. Underfloor plumbing lines seem to be sagging. Catch basins in the bus storage area regularly overflow and a private plumber has to be called in twice a year to service the cleanout. The facility currently has a 480V/600A electrical servic e, which was downsized from 1200A following a fire a couple years ago. V. Schedule Engberg Anderson and Oertel will follow the schedule outlined in the RFP. March-June: Information Gathering June-July: Generate and Review Draft Report August-September: Prepare and Present Final Report VI. Next Steps Anything else? Action Items & Homework/Assignments for next meeting A/E/Consultant: a. Building walkthrough conducted following the meeting. b. Prepare and distribute questionnaire. City of Oshkosh: a. Send drawings/specifications from roof replacement and HVAC projects. Next Meeting: a. Employee Interviews. Date/time TBD. Next Meeting – Required Attendees: Core Team. These meeting minutes constitute the author's understanding of the issues discussed and the decisions reached. Please contact the undersigned with any additions, deletions or changes. Prepared by C. Drew Kemp-Baird Copied Attendees EA File Name: Y:\Madison Projects\2023 3550\233685 Oshkosh Transit Admin & Garage\1-Project Administration\7-Meetings\2024_03_15_Kickoff Meeting\Oshkosh Meeting Minutes.Docx
MEETING NOTES | Meeting #1 Space Needs Assessment – Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility Engberg Anderson Project No. 233685.00 DATE & TIME May 20, 2024, 9:00-10:00 am LOCATION Microsoft Teams PURPOSE Review Condition Assessment and Space Tabulation PRESENT VIRTUAL Jim Collins – City of Oshkosh, Director of Transportation X Brian Griesbach – City of Oshkosh, Transportation Maintenance Manager X Steven Tomasik – City of Oshkosh, Transit Operations Manager X Jessi Balcom – City of Oshkosh, Management Analyst X Dan Kussmann – City of Oshkosh, Electrical Traffic Manager X Dan Greuel – Oertel Architects X Drew Kemp-Baird – Engberg Anderson I. Condition Assessment Review Refer to presentation slides for additional observations and information. No issues noted with cold air coming in through admin area windows. All light fixtures throughout the building have been replaced with LED. The building has no emergency power. The space tabulation spreadsheet accounts for increased locker rooms to accommodate a uniform rental service. The office area in the repair garage is CMU construction. The office area in the signage area is wood construction. The condition assessment will note that the wood construction in the signage area will need to be changed to noncombustible material to bring the building classification up to Type IIB. The entire building, including the unoccupied attic, will need to be sprinklered for the building to meet the IBC classification of a fully sprinklered building. II. Space Tabulation Review Refer to presentation slides and the space tabulation spreadsheet for additional information. OA conducted interviews with City of Oshkosh employees and conducted an initial pass at the overall space tabulation based on the functions needed. A 90,264 SF building is currently recommended. The exis ting facility is 34,400 SF. 6-8 maintenance bays would be ideal for this facility based on the three different calculation methods. Assuming that stormwater has to stay onsite, the grand total site area needed comes out to 5.3 acres. The existing site is 3.6 acres. OA and the City of Oshkosh will continue evaluating options to right-size the program on the existing site. Multistory admin and locker space and a more efficient vehicle storage layout could reduce the building footprint.
Page 2 Leave paratransit offsite? Purchase the old Jet Stream Car Wash on Witzel Avenue and move signs/electrical there? a. The property abuts the Oshkosh Parks Division Workshop on the southeast side. b. Electrical has additional vehicles and storage kept offsite. III. Next Steps Anything else? Action Items & Homework/Assignments for next meeting A/E/Consultant: a. Continue refining the space tabulation spreadsheet. Consider options for moving programmatic elements offsite. b. Arrange tour of the Janesville transit facility. City of Oshkosh: a. Compile comments on the space tabulation spreadsheet. Next Meeting: a. Monday, June 3rd at 9 am. Next Meeting – Required Attendees: Core Team. These meeting minutes constitute the author's understanding of the issues discussed and the decisions reached. Please contact the undersigned with any additions, deletions or changes. Prepared by C. Drew Kemp-Baird Copied Attendees EA File Name: Y:\Madison Projects\2023 3550\233685 Oshkosh Transit Admin & Garage\1-Project Administration\7-Meetings\2024_05_20_Meeting #1\Oshkosh Meeting Minutes.Docx
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITY1. Condition Assessment Review•Physical Condition•Functionality•Accessibility•Code Assessment2. Space Tabulation Review•Space Needs Program3. Next StepsAgenda
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYPhysical Condition: Structure, Enclosure, Interiors•Chipped concrete and deformed drain covers in bus storage•Door frames rotting away at base•Black streaks and efflourescence on north face of bus wash•Roof membrane in good condition (replaced in 2011)•Most admin area finishes replaced as part of 2016 remodel•Any issues with cold air coming in through admin area windows?Condition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYPhysical Condition: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing•6” water services comes in and is downsized to 2”•Issues with sagging pipes at trench drains in bus storage•HVAC equipment largely replaced in last ten years, but piping and ductwork are original•480V/600A electrical service (downsized following a fire)•LED light fixtures or retrofit with LED bulbs?•Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide detectors connected to Simplex 2001 control panel•Card reader access at exterior doors•Any emergency power?•Building is not sprinkleredCondition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYFunctionality: Storage/Maintenance/Signage Area•Not enough conditioned storage space for all transit vehicles•Signage workspace cannot be used if vehicles are parked inside•Maintenance bays are very tight•Buses have to be moved in and out of the repair area to access in-ground lifts•Guide lines into the bus wash are not visible at night•Storage space is at capacity•IT closet cannot be kept clean•Unconditioned attic space cannot be utilizedCondition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYFunctionality: Admin Area•Men’s lockers are in a corridor•No changing rooms or sinks for mechanics to wash off•Money counting is not done in a secure area•Training room is too small and not properly equipped for teleconferencing•Not all offices have windows•29 employee parking stalls is inadequateCondition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYAccessibility•No accessible employee parking or accessible employee entrance•Several doors do not have proper maneuverability clearances on both sides•Women’s restroom and locker room is not accessible•Should have (2) WCs and (2) lavatories to meet plumbing fixture counts•Roll-in shower is not configured per ADA•Kitchenette counter is too highCondition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYCode Assessment: Existing Condition•Original construction in 1968 classified as “Ordinary” construction•Allowed 50’ maximum height, though 20% of building
area could extend to 65’ as long as it was not used for habitation or storage•High roof at 63’ above grade•Renovation into transit facility in 1980 classified as “Metal Frame Unprotected” construction•Areas over 22,000 SF had to be separated with 4-hour fire division walls which extend 3’ above the roof•Total building area is 29,026 SF•Admin, signage, and storage/maintenance areas separated from each other with fire division walls and rated doorsCondition Assessment Review4-Hour Fire Division WallsSIGNAGEADMINMAINTENANCESTORAGE
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYCode Assessment: Current Code Implications•Building is classified by the 2015 IBC as “Type IIB” construction (noncombustible + unprotected)•Verify that offices added in signage and maintenance areas are built of noncombustible material or fire-retardant-treated wood•Three occupancy types•B Business: Admin area•S-1 Moderate-Hazard Storage: Maintenance•S-2 Low-Hazard Storage: Bus Storage•1-hour occupancy separation required in sprinklered buildings between B/S-2 and S-1/S-2•2 hours in nonsprinklered buildingsCondition Assessment Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYCode Assessment: Building Heights and Areas•Recommend shifting the repair garage to the current signage area to utilize existing fire separations•Protect all MEP penetrations through fire-rated walls•Any expansion or change of occupancy of either the vehicle storage or maintenance area will require the entire building to be sprinklered•Continue evaluating allowable building area as space tabulation is refined•B, S-1, and S-2 occupancies have different allowable areas for Type IIB construction•Existing building cannot be classified as “Unlimited Area” because it is closer than 60’ to the sewer facilityCondition Assessment ReviewADMINMAINT.STORAGE+SIGNAGE
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSpace Tabulation Review
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSpace Tabulation – Vehicles
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSpace Tabulation – Maintenance Bays
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSpace Tabulation – Site
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSpace Tabulation – Site Diagramming
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYAnything Else?Action Items and Homework/Assignments•A/E/Consultant:•City of Oshkosh:Next Meeting – Date, Time•Monday, June 3rdat 9 am•Janesville transit facility visitsNext Meeting – Required Attendees•Core TeamNext Steps
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYSPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
MEETING NOTES | Meeting #2 Space Needs Assessment – Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility Engberg Anderson Project No. 233685.00 DATE & TIME June 3, 2024, 9:00-10:00 am LOCATION Microsoft Teams PURPOSE Review Space Tabulation and Site Plan PRESENT VIRTUAL X Jim Collins – City of Oshkosh, Director of Transportation Brian Griesbach – City of Oshkosh, Transportation Maintenance Manager X Steven Tomasik – City of Oshkosh, Transit Operations Manager X Jessi Balcom – City of Oshkosh, Management Analyst X Dan Kussmann – City of Oshkosh, Electrical Traffic Manager X Dan Greuel – Oertel Architects X Drew Kemp-Baird – Engberg Anderson I. Site Plan Review See attached preliminary site plan for additional information. The assessment will include two options: Reusing the existing site and building new on an unidentified clean site, presumably in an industrial park setting. Reusing the existing site assumes that Paratransit will remain offsite and stormwater will be managed below paved areas. The assessment will not take the Jet Stream Car Wash site into consideration. Electrical and Signs departments go into the existing building. The remainder of the existing building footprint is torn down and a new addition is built. The site plan will consider phasing of construction on the existing site, including temporary relocation of transit department services. Admin and fueling could be relocated offsite. Electrical and Signs could move to a corner of another building. Buses could be stored outside. Concerns about space allocated for Electrical, as well as the turning radii for Electrical department vehicles. Include all Electrical department vehicles identified in the space tabulation review. Consider a VLM system to consolidate storage. Buses could pull in and out of Knapp Street in addition to Dempsey Trail. Explore adding a bus vacuum system (buses are currently cleaned with a broom). A money box system will not be explored, though a dedicated office for money counting is in the space tabulation. II. Space Tabulation Review See attached space tabulation and notes for additional information. Add (1) open office to Administrative program.
STAYING ON EXISTING SITE
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYALL NEW
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYPhasing Construction to Guide PlanningIf you stay on your current sight – What has to stay operational?Assume part of building is demolished, large hole cut into wallOtherwise inoperational during constructionFuelingBus WashBus StorageBus MaintenanceAdminElectricalSigns
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYKEEP PART OF EXISTING BUILDING
City of Oshkosh TransitADMINISTRATIVE - JOINT FUNCTIONSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGBuilding Entry / Vestibule 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 150 Waiting 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Reception / Breakout Area 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 160 Transportation Director 192 12' x 16' 1.00 192 1.00 192 240 Division Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 3.00 432 3.00 432 367 Small Office 120 10' x 12' 2.00 240 2.00 240 198 Money Counting / Flex Office 120 10' x 12' 1.00 120 0.00 - -Small Conference Room 120 12' x 10' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Standard Conference Room 240 12' x 20' 1.00 240 0.00 - -Large Conference Room / Training Room 500 20' x 25' 1.00 500 0.00 - 380 Copy Area / Document Work Room 144 12' x 12' 2.69 388 2.69 387 -Universal Public Restroom 72 8' x 9' 3.00 216 3.00 216 -Breakroom / Training 1,213 25 sf x Staff # 1.00 1,213 1.00 1,213 -Wellness Room 120 12' x 10' (1 per 24 staff) 3.00 360 1.00 120 -IT Closet 56 7' x 8' 1.00 56 1.00 56 56 General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 100 Records 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Janitorial 99 11' x 9' 1.00 99 1.00 99 60 - ADMINISTRATIVE AREA SPACES SUBTOTAL 4,676 3,575 1,711 PARATRANSIT SQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGDivision Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 -Clerk Workstations 216 6'x6' + Moving 1.00 216 1.00 216 -Dispatch 216 6'x6' + Moving 1.00 216 1.00 216 -Driver Workstations 168 4'x6' x 1/4 of Drivers 1.00 168 1.00 168 -Men's Locker Room - Paratransit 372 Varies 1.00 372 1.00 372 -Women's Locker Room - Paratransit 372 Varies 1.00 372 1.00 372 -General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -PARATRANSIT PARKING4,830 4,830 PARATRANSIT SPACES SUBTOTAL6,419 6,419 -TRANSITSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGBuilding Entry / Vestibule 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 44 Driver Workstations 150 4'x6' x 1/4 of Drivers 1.00 150 1.00 150 6 Men's Locker Room - Transit 365 Varies 1.00365 1.00 365 300 Women's Locker Room - Transit 365 Varies 1.00 365 1.00 365 225 General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Uniform and Laundry 120 10' x 12' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Buildings and Grounds StorageTRANSIT PARKING15,895 15,895 TRANSIT SPACES SUBTOTAL17,095 17,095 575 1
City of Oshkosh TransitSIGNSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGSign Office and Fabrication Shop 1,200 40' x 30' 1.00 1,200 1.00 1,200 800 Sign Storage 576 24' x 24' 1.00 576 1.00 576 600 Men's Locker Room - Signs 259 Varies 1.00 259 1.00 259 -Women's Locker Room - Signs 259 Varies 1.00 259 1.00 259 -SIGN DEPT PARKING5,220 5,220 SIGN SPACES SUBTOTAL7,514 7,514 1,400 ELECTRICALSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGDivision Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 227 Electricians Office and Testing 800 40' x 20' 1.00 800 1.00 800 1,000 Parts Storage 6,400 80' x 80' 1.00 6,400 1.00 6,400 6,000 Loading Dock 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 -Men's Locker Room - Signs 280 Varies 1.00 280 1.00 280 -Women's Locker Room - Signs 280 Varies 1.00 280 1.00 280 -ELECTRIC DEPT PARKING4,660 4,660 ELECTRICAL SPACES SUBTOTAL12,708 12,708 7,227 CONDITIONED VEHICLE STORAGE (WARM)SQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGTRANSIT PARKING12,716 12,716 12,400 Bus Space 630 14'x45' 18 11,340 18 11,340 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 2 576 2 576 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 4 800 4 800 SUBTOTAL WITH DRIVE LANE15,895 15,895 12,400 PARATRANSIT PARKING3,864 3,864 -Large Space 900 20'x45' 0 - 0 - -Medium Space 288 12'x24' 3 864 3 864 -Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 15 3,000 15 3,000 - SUBTOTAL WITH DRIVE LANE4,830 4,830 -SIGN DEPT PARKING4,176 4,176 Large Space 900 20'x45' 4 3,600 4 3,600 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 2 576 2 576 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 0 - 0 - SUBTOTAL WITH DRIVE LANE5,220 5,220 ELECTRIC DEPT PARKING3,728 3,728 Large Space 900 20'x45' 2 1,800 2 1,800 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 6 1,728 6 1,728 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 1 200 1 200 SUBTOTAL WITH DRIVE LANE4,660 4,660 1
City of Oshkosh TransitVEHICLE MAINTENANCESQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGParts and Tool Inventory Area 100 10' x 10'1.00 100 1.00 100 -Crew Lead Office 120 10' x 12' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Field Staff Workstation / Open Office 144 6'x6' x (FTE + 1/2PTE) 1.00 144 1.00 144 144 Small Conference Room 120 12' x 10' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Copy Area / Document Work Room 144 12' x 12' 0.63 90 0.63 90 -Universal Public Restroom 72 8' x 9' 1.00 72 1.00 72 -Breakroom 125 25 sf x Staff # 1.00 125 1.00 125 -Men's Locker Area 56 Varies 1.00 56 1.00 56 -Women's Locker and Restroom 14 Varies 1.00 14 1.00 14 -IT Closet 56 7' x 8' 1.00 56 1.00 56 -Large Service Bay 1,200 20' x 60' 6.00 7,200 5.00 6,000 3,400 Small Service Bay 704 22' x 32' 2.00 1,408 1.00 704 -Welding and Fabrication Bay 1,200 20' x 60' 1.00 1,200 0.00 - -Tire Service Bay 400 20' x 20' 1.00 400 1.00 400 -Tire Service Storage 800 20' x 40' 1.00 800 0.50 400 800 Bulk Fluids Storage - Waste Oil 60 6' x 10' 1.00 60 1.00 60 25 Bulk Fluids Room - Virgin Fluids 392 14'x28' 1.00 392 1.00 392 50 Parts Storage 1,350 30' x 45' 1.00 1,350 1.00 1,350 800 Tool Storage 300 15' x 20' 1.00 300 1.00 300 Steel Stock Storage 128 8' x 16' 1.00 128 1.00 128 75 Mobile Lift and Jack Storage 64 8' x 8'2.00 128 2.00 128 128 Wash Bay 3,000 25' x 120' 1.00 3,000 1.00 3,000 1,650 - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SPACES SUBTOTAL 17,263 13,759 7,072 1
City of Oshkosh TransitBUILDING PROGRAM TOTALSNEW REMODEL EXGSUB-TOTAL65,674 61,069 17,985 ADMINISTRATIVE - JOINT FUNCTIONS4,676 3,575 1,711 PARATRANSIT6,419 6,419 -TRANSIT17,095 17,095 575 SIGNS7,514 7,514 1,400 ELECTRICAL12,708 12,708 7,227 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE17,263 13,759 7,072 Mechanical and Elecrical Equipment 15% of Supported Area 9,851 9,160 Circulation and Structure Allowance 40% of Supported Area 14,028 12,186 TOTAL89,553 82,415 34,400 SITE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGStaff Parking and Drive Aisle 283.5 9' x 18' 67.0 18,995 67.0 18,995 12,880 Exterior Equipment Parking Demands 288 12' x 24' 0.0 - 0.0 - Visitor Parking 283.5 9' x 18' 6.0 1,701 6.0 1,701 600 ADA Space plus Aisle 306 9' x 18' +8' Aisle 3.0918 3.0 918 600 - Trash Area22515'x15' (can vary) 1.0 225 1.0 225 -Fuel Island w/ Canopy1,50030' x 50' 1.0 1,500 0.5 750 400 Stock Pile Material Bins21618' x 12' 3.0 648 3.0 648 648 Yard Storage - Electrical12,000100' X 120' 1.0 12,000 1.0 12,000 12,000 Cold Storage - Vehicles1,721Varies 1.0 1,721 1.0 1,721 2,000 SITE SUBTOTAL37,707 36,957 29,128 SITE AREA TOTALSNEW REMODEL EXGMAIN BUILDING89,553 82,415 34,400 CIRCULATION AROUND BUILDING25% of subtotal 22,388 20,604 -SITE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS37,707 36,957 29,128 CIRCULATION AROUND SITE PROGRAM25% of subtotal 9,427 9,239 -PROGRAM TOTALS159,074 149,215 -20% GREEN SPACE31,815 29,843 -Stormwater Management 25% of subtotal 39,769 37,304 -GRAND TOTAL SITE AREA NEEDED (acres) 5.3 5.0 3.6 1
MEETING NOTES | Meeting #3 Space Needs Assessment – Oshkosh GO Transit Administration and Garage Facility Engberg Anderson Project No. 233685.00 DATE & TIME June 17, 2024, 9:00-9:45 am LOCATION Microsoft Teams PURPOSE Review Janesville Visit Notes and Space Tabulation Spreadsheet PRESENT VIRTUAL X Jim Collins – City of Oshkosh, Director of Transportation Brian Griesbach – City of Oshkosh, Transportation Maintenance Manager X Steven Tomasik – City of Oshkosh, Transit Operations Manager X Jessi Balcom – City of Oshkosh, Management Analyst X Dan Kussmann – City of Oshkosh, Electrical Traffic Manager X Dan Greuel – Oertel Architects X Drew Kemp-Baird – Engberg Anderson I. Janesville Visit Notes Dan with Oertel and Brian, Shawn, and Heather from Oshkosh GO Transit attended the transit facility walkthrough in Janesville. Jim and Steve with Oshkosh GO Transit may tour the Janesville facility in the coming weeks if they have time. See attached presentation slides for Oertel’s notes. Oshkosh GO Transit to review their notes from the walkthrough and send to Oertel. Oshkosh and Janesville are very comparable in city population and bus fleet size. The Janesville facility is 43,600 SF for transit and maintenance only; the space ta bulation for Oshkosh proposes roughly 43,900 SF for transit and maintenance only. Oshkosh’s preference is to put lockers in a dedicated locker room as opposed to a hallway. Plan for a water softener to prevent spotting. Janesville has (4) work bays for buses and (1) work bay for other fleet vehicles. II. Space Tabulation Review See attached space tabulation and notes for additional information. Spaces listed in bold were adjusted based on findings from the Janesville walkthrough. Oertel to add space to the Electrical tally to account for 5500 SF of offsite storage. Preliminary cost estimate for the facility is $26.2M in 2024 dollars based on cost/SF for allocated offices, shops, and garage space. The cost allows for some site improvements. Keeping and renovating a portion of the existing facility may have a small impact on the cost/SF but would still require extensive changes.
Page 2 III. Next Steps Anything else? Action Items & Homework/Assignments for next meeting A/E/Consultant: a. Refine the site plan and space tabulation spreadsheet. Wrap into draft report to be issued end of this week/early next week. City of Oshkosh: a. Provide any additional feedback from Janesville facility tour. b. Review draft report after it is issued. Next Meeting: a. Friday, July 12th at 9 am. b. Page-turn review of draft report. Next Meeting – Required Attendees: Core Team. These meeting minutes constitute the author's understanding of the issues discussed and the decisions reached. Please contact the undersigned with any additions, deletions or changes. Prepared by C. Drew Kemp-Baird Copied Attendees EA File Name: Y:\Madison Projects\2023 3550\233685 Oshkosh Transit Admin & Garage\1-Project Administration\7-Meetings\2024_06_17_Meeting #3\Oshkosh Meeting Minutes.Docx
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYJanesville Visit RecapApples to ApplesSimilar sized cityOshkosh: 66,800
Janesville: 65,600Similar fleet sizeOshkosh: 16 busesJanesville: 17 busesSimilar staff sizeOffer school bus service as part of routesCurrent Facility SizeOshkosh: 34,000 sf
Janesville: 43,600 sfOshkosh ProposedTransit and Maintenance Only: 43,900 sf
Signs, Electric, Paratransit: 46,700 sf
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYJanesville Visit RecapTakeaways from trip•Admin Area•Pair office sizing with furniture selection, or vice versa•Locate offices to align with operational needs•Drivers checking in with staff in morning•Driver lockers located in hallway, not dedicated locker room•Large record storage space: Janesville 12’ x 24’•Training room•Able to separate training from kitchenette for staff use•Storage room off training for chairs, tables, etc – 10’ x 10’•Cabinet for storage and charging of inspection tablets•Lots of counter space•Appliances: fridge, dishwasher, stove, microwaves•1 computer for staff (driver) usage is sufficient
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYJanesville Visit RecapFueling and Wash•Dedicated staff for bus wash and cleanout•Fueling Bay•Indoor fueling•Reels for DEF and Washer fluid•Central vac for bus cleaning•Large hose on wall•Fare box collection and computer•Buckets and mops for exterior and interior cleaning•Wash Bay•Needs to be longer to accommodate rinse aid cycle•Separate room for wash equipment•Pumps, tanks, etc•Need water softener to prevent spotting•Depends on hardness of local water and department attitude
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYJanesville Visit RecapBus Maintenance•Lots of convenience outlets•Offices and work bays•Locate lift controls at middle of bus•Out of way of service areas at the front and rear of bus•Person located to help align bus with lift•Inground lifts•Rotary Diamond lift•Work with lift provider to match your needs with their equipment•Some lifts have lots of accessories•Different lift capacities•Electric buses are really heavy•Destratification Fan – Big Ass fan or similar•Pushes air down from ceiling, helps keep the whole space at a more comfortable temp•No crane•In-floor radiant heat, no cooling•5 work bays for 17 buses•Mezzanine with railing for additional storage (bus windows, etc)•Match bus exhaust with extraction system (Gillig bus has rectangular exhaust)
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYJanesville Visit RecapOshkosh Staff Notes•What did you see?
OSHKOSH GO TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION & GARAGE FACILITYQuick Cost EstimateQuick Cost Estimate on New ConstructionWeighted average of $280 sf = 93,500 sf x $280 sf = $26,200,000Offices: $350 sfShops: $280 sfGarage: $250 sf
City of Oshkosh TransitADMINISTRATIVE - JOINT FUNCTIONSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Building Entry / Vestibule 100 10' x 10' 1.00100 1.00 100 150 Waiting 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Reception / Breakout Area 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 160 Transportation Director 192 12' x 16' 1.00192 1.00 192 240 Division Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 3.00 432 3.00 432 367 Small Office 120 10' x 12' 2.00 240 1.00 120 198 Money Counting / Flex Office 120 10' x 12'1.00 120 0.00 - -Small Conference Room 120 12' x 10' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Standard Conference Room 240 12' x 20' 1.00 240 0.00 - -Large Conference Room / Training Room 500 20' x 25' 1.00 500 0.00 - 380 Copy Area / Document Work Room 144 12' x 12' 2.69 388 2.69 387 -Universal Public Restroom 72 8' x 9' 3.00216 3.00 216 -Breakroom / Training 1,213 25 sf x Staff # 1.00 1,213 1.00 1,213 -Training Room Storage 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 Wellness Room 120 12' x 10' (1 per 24 staff) 3.00 360 1.00 120 -IT Closet 56 7' x 8' 1.00 56 1.00 56 56 General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 100 Records 300 15' x 20' 1.00 300 1.00 300 -Janitorial 99 11' x 9' 1.00 99 1.00 99 60 - ADMINISTRATIVE AREA SPACES SUBTOTAL 4,976 3,755 1,711 PARATRANSIT SQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Division Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 -Clerk Workstations 216 6'x6' + Moving 1.00 216 1.00 216 -Dispatch 216 6'x6' + Moving 1.00 216 1.00 216 -Driver Workstations 168 4'x6' x 1/4 of Drivers 1.00 168 1.00 168 -Men's Locker Room - Paratransit 372 Varies 1.00 372 1.00 372 -Women's Locker Room - Paratransit 372 Varies 1.00 372 1.00 372 -General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -PARATRANSIT PARKING3,970 3,970 PARATRANSIT SPACES SUBTOTAL 5,559 5,559 -TRANSITSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Building Entry / Vestibule 100 10' x 10' 1.00100 1.00 100 44 Driver Workstations 48 4'x6' x 2 computers 1.0048 1.00 48 6 Men's Locker Room - Transit 365 Varies 1.00 365 1.00 365 300 Women's Locker Room - Transit 365 Varies 1.00 365 1.00 365 225 General Storage / Supply Closets 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Uniform and Laundry 120 10' x 12' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Buildings and Grounds StorageTRANSIT PARKING12,904 12,904 TRANSIT SPACES SUBTOTAL14,002 14,002 575 1
City of Oshkosh TransitSIGNSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Sign Office and Fabrication Shop 1,200 40' x 30' 1.00 1,200 1.00 1,200 800 Sign Storage 576 24' x 24' 1.00 576 1.00 576 600 Men's Locker Room - Signs 259 Varies 1.00 259 1.00 259 -Women's Locker Room - Signs 259 Varies 1.00 259 1.00 259 -SIGN DEPT PARKING3,276 3,276 SIGN SPACES SUBTOTAL5,570 5,570 1,400 ELECTRICALSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Division Supervisor 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 227 Electricians Office and Testing 800 40' x 20' 1.00 800 1.00 800 1,000 Parts Storage 6,400 80' x 80' 1.00 6,400 1.00 6,400 6,000 Loading Dock 144 12' x 12' 1.00 144 1.00 144 -Men's Locker Room - Signs 280 Varies 1.00 280 1.00 280 -Women's Locker Room - Signs 280 Varies 1.00 280 1.00 280 -ELECTRIC DEPT PARKING3,728 3,728 ELECTRICAL SPACES SUBTOTAL11,776 11,776 7,227 CONDITIONED VEHICLE STORAGE (WARM)SQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXGTRANSIT PARKING12,228 12,228 12,400 Bus Space 630 14'x45' 18 11,340 18 11,340 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 1 288 1 288 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 3 600 3 600 MISCELLANEOUS676 676 Large Space 900 20'x45' 0 - 0 - Medium Space 288 12'x24' 2 576 2 576 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 1 100 1 100 TRANSIT PARKING SUBTOTAL12,904 12,904 12,400 PARATRANSIT PARKING3,176 3,176 -Large Space 900 20'x45' 0 - 0 - -Medium Space 288 12'x24' 2 576 2 576 -Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 13 2,600 13 2,600 -PARATRANSIT SUBTOTAL WITH DRIVE LANE3,970 3,970 -SIGN DEPT PARKING3,276 3,276 Large Space 900 20'x45' 3 2,700 3 2,700 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 2 576 2 576 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 0 - 0 - ELECTRIC DEPT PARKING3,728 3,728 Large Space 900 20'x45' 2 1,800 2 1,800 Medium Space 288 12'x24' 6 1,728 6 1,728 Pickup Space 200 10'x20' 1 200 1 200 1
City of Oshkosh TransitVEHICLE MAINTENANCESQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Parts and Tool Inventory Area 100 10' x 10' 1.00 100 1.00 100 -Crew Lead Office 120 10' x 12' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Field Staff Workstation / Open Office 144 6'x6' x (FTE + 1/2PTE) 1.00 144 1.00 144 144 Small Conference Room 120 12' x 10' 1.00 120 1.00 120 -Copy Area / Document Work Room 144 12' x 12' 0.63 90 0.63 90 -Universal Public Restroom 72 8' x 9' 1.0072 1.00 72 -Breakroom 125 25 sf x Staff # 1.00 125 1.00 125 -Men's Locker Area 56 Varies 1.00 56 1.00 56 -Women's Locker and Restroom 14 Varies 1.00 14 1.00 14 -IT Closet 56 7' x 8' 1.00 56 1.00 56 -Large Service Bay 1,200 20' x 60' 6.00 7,200 5.00 6,000 3,400 Small Service Bay 704 22' x 32' 2.00 1,408 1.00 704 -Welding and Fabrication Bay 1,200 20' x 60' 1.00 1,200 0.00 - -Tire Service Bay 400 20' x 20' 1.00 400 1.00 400 -Tire Service Storage 800 20' x 40' 1.00 800 0.50 400 800 Bulk Fluids Storage - Waste Oil 60 6' x 10' 1.00 60 1.00 60 25 Bulk Fluids Room - Virgin Fluids 392 14'x28' 1.00 392 1.00 392 50 Parts Storage 1,350 30' x 45' 1.00 1,350 1.00 1,350 800 Tool Storage 300 15' x 20' 1.00 300 1.00 300 Steel Stock Storage 128 8' x 16' 1.00 128 1.00 128 75 Mobile Lift and Jack Storage 64 8' x 8' 2.00 128 2.00 128 128 Wash Bay 3,750 25' x 150' 1.00 3,750 1.00 3,750 1,650 Wash Bay Equipment Room 450 30' x 15' 1.00 450 1.00 450 -VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SPACES SUBTOTAL 18,463 14,959 7,072 1
City of Oshkosh Transit
BUILDING PROGRAM TOTALS NEW REMODEL EXGSUB-TOTAL60,345 55,620 17,985 ADMINISTRATIVE - JOINT FUNCTIONS4,976 3,755 1,711 PARATRANSIT5,559 5,559 -TRANSIT14,002 14,002 575 SIGNS5,570 5,570 1,400 ELECTRICAL11,776 11,776 7,227 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE18,463 14,959 7,072 Mechanical and Elecrical Equipment 15% of Supported Area 9,052 8,343 Circulation and Structure Allowance 40% of Supported Area 24,138 22,248 TOTAL93,535 86,211 34,400 SITE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSSQ.FT.SIZE (rough dim)# NEW # REMODEL EXG
Staff Parking and Drive Aisle 283.5 9' x 18' 67.0 18,995 67.0 18,995 12,880 Exterior Equipment Parking Demands 288 12' x 24' 0.0 - 0.0 - Visitor Parking 283.5 9' x 18' 6.0 1,701 6.0 1,701 600 ADA Space plus Aisle306 9' x 18' +8' Aisle 3.0918 3.0 918 600 - Trash Area22515'x15' (can vary) 1.0 225 1.0 225 -Fuel Island w/ Canopy1,50030' x 50' 1.0 1,500 0.5 750 400 Stock Pile Material Bins21618' x 12' 3.0 648 3.0 648 648 Yard Storage - Electrical12,000100' X 120' 1.0 12,000 1.0 12,000 12,000 Cold Storage - Vehicles1,721Varies 1.0 1,721 1.0 1,721 2,000 SITE SUBTOTAL37,707 36,957 29,128 SITE AREA TOTALSNEW REMODEL EXGMAIN BUILDING93,535 86,211 34,400 CIRCULATION AROUND BUILDING25% of subtotal 23,384 21,553 -SITE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS37,707 36,957 29,128 CIRCULATION AROUND SITE PROGRAM25% of subtotal 9,427 9,239 -PROGRAM TOTALS164,052 153,960 -20% GREEN SPACE32,810 30,792 -Stormwater Management 25% of subtotal 41,013 38,490 -GRAND TOTAL SITE AREA NEEDED (acres) 5.5 5.1 3.6 1