Gilford Corporation was awarded an IDIQ contract to support FAA’s efforts to modernize and sustain air traffic control and radar approach facilities. Task order projects to date include the following:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Projects
These three projects are in the heart of the DFW Airport with facility operations responsibility for the Airport itself as well as airspace surrounding the Airport extending 50-60 miles in all directions and up to 17,000 feet. All were highly sensitive since all buildings were occupied and actively engaged in air traffic activities.
Removal/replacement of the aging roof system on the TRACON Base Building and Environmental Support Unit (ESU) structures with new Sika Sarnafil 80-mil PVC roof assemblies. Waterproofing involved power-washing, tuck-pointing, and sealing the exterior building walls with a high performance elastomeric coating.
Safety-related upgrades included installing a continuous stainless-steel railing system on each of the buildings and new stair structures and crossover walkways. Work also encompassed removal/disposal of asbestos-containing materials, remediating soils, and xeriscaping.
Replacement of four (4) 90-ton chillers with new Smardt 90-ton air-cooled oil-free magnetic bearing package chillers (two chillers per Control Tower). BIM was used to create a 3D model of the work to be installed that was then used to prefabricate the piping and chiller assemblies.
Work included demolition/removal of the existing chiller and equipment and installing new chillers along with concrete pedestals and pipe stands for 200 LF of new elevated chilled water piping/insulation with heat tracing. New electrical switches, circuit breakers, and wiring/conduit were installed.
A 90-ton temporary chiller was used during the removal of each chiller to maintain complete facility operations at all times.
Interior renovation of both control towers to meet current building codes and standards. Architectural elements included redesigning and renovating space to create new offices, storage rooms, and conference rooms with media facilities, and replacing suspended ceiling systems and tiles. Work also encompassed renovating bathrooms; replacing lockers; remodeling break rooms, operational support rooms; and upgrading lighting and fixtures.
Control Wing Basement Modernization and Mechanical Sustainment, Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Olathe, Kansas
Interior renovation of the ARTCC Control Wing Basement and outside Cooling Tower Plant. Scope includes hazardous materials abatement; demolition; major MEP upgrade; and renovations to architectural features and finishes. Work includes provision of new and/or extended mechanical, controls, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical distribution systems. All areas of the facility were occupied and functional throughout the duration of the project.
Gilford Corporation’s capabilities and experience ranges from completing small renovation efforts to constructing new buildings and facilities valued at over $50 million. Many of these projects included extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC components. Services encompass:
Mr. Gilford is personally involved in all project aspects to ensure the firm’s mission of providing client satisfaction that in turn leads to client loyalty is accomplished in each project. Under Mr. Gilford’s leadership, Gilford Corporation accomplishes this objective through partnership, teamwork, planning, training, communication, attention to detail and the belief that excellence and professional relationships are paramount to our success.
Under Mr. Gilford’s leadership, the firm’s corporate resume encompasses projects for federal, state, and county agencies; private commercial development; faith-based, institutional, and non-profit clients; and the hospitality industry. Significant engagements include projects for the Department of Defense, Department of State, National Institutes of Health, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and many other private and public sector clients.
Mr. Gilford earned a Bachelor of Science Construction Engineering degree from Alabama A&M University. He has held Civil Engineering Certifications and Registrations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Wisconsin. His fields of concentration include Heavy and Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Municipal and Highway Engineering, Construction Cost Estimating, Construction Management, and Construction Safety.
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Ms. Gilford additionally develops and furthers client relationships and serves as a liaison to facilitate community and neighborhood interactions with federal and local governments and community organizations including the District of Columbia, affordable housing development groups, Department of State, and other organizations and agencies as required.
Ms. Gilford holds a Masters of Education degree from Howard University, Washington, DC and a Bachelor of Science, Business Education degree from Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. She is certified as a High School Guidance Counselor and a Secondary Education Teacher.
We use a proven methodology that provides structured controls resulting in a consistent, organized, predictable, and process-oriented plan to achieve each client’s objectives. This methodology and project management approach:
The success of this methodology has been repeatedly demonstrated in numerous Public and Private sector projects described throughout this website.