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Ram-Tech Engineers RAM-TECH Engineers is a consulting engineering firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical and Special Systems Engineering and Design Services. RAM-TECH is located in in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Firm provides quality engineering services with close personal attention given to meeting our clients' design and operational criteria. Our ability to meet project budgets and schedules is endorsed by the fact that, even with an expanding work load, three out of four of our new projects are from previous clients. Included in our clientele are Architects, Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies, Institutional & Commercial Facilities, Health Care Facilities, Hospitals, Schools & Colleges, Electric Power Systems and Industry. RAM-TECH was founded in 1989 in Syracuse, New York, growing to its current staff of more than 30 professionals in 4 offices. The second office was opened in Buffalo, New York to better serve clients in Central and Western New York. The third office was opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to serve our growing base of clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Our fourth office opened in Rochester, New York to serve a growing client base in Rochester and the surrounding area. RAM-TECH specializes in heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, security, telecommunication and special systems engineering. The Firm's capabilities and significant expertise in these areas includes the preparation of facility surveys and evaluations, energy audits, master plans, engineering, final design, cost estimating, construction review and construction administration. Clientele include Federal, State and Local Governmental agencies, health care facilities, correctional facilities, schools, colleges, industry and commercial businesses. Our team is dedicated to creating sustainable buildings by optimizing energy performance, building automation system design, advanced mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and commissioning of the systems for total building effectiveness. The Firm provides quality engineering while meeting client schedules and budgets. We are focused in a collaborative team effort to create buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Our ability to meet, and often exceed, our clients' needs is demonstrated by having over 80% of our work from previous clients. Buffalo RAM-TECH Engineers of Buffalo, P.C. 2495 Main Street, Suite 435 Buffalo, New York 14214 Telephone: (716) 833-7716 Fax: (716) 832-6373 Rochester RAM-TECH Engineers of Rochester, P.C. 300 State Street, Suite 703 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone: (585) 747-0906 Syracuse RAM-TECH Engineers, P.C. 6100 Fairway Drive, P.O. Box 10 Syracuse, New York 13211-0010 Telephone: (315) 463-7716 Fax: (315) 463-7758 Philadelphia RAM-TECH Engineers, Inc. 2 International Plaza, Suite 243 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19113 Telephone: (610) 521-5159 Fax: (610) 521-6562 The principals of the firm are Mr. Ravi Raman, Mr. Anthony J. Borick and Mr. Michael D. Rogalski. The professional and technical staff they direct consists of thirty experienced individuals, licensed professional engineers and LEED™ Accredited Professionals, each well qualified in their respective fields. Past Projects Green Buildings SUNY CORTLAND - THE GLASS TOWER, Cortland, NY RAM-TECH Engineers was responsible for the SUNY Cortland New 200 Bed dormitory project which, consists of a 4-story building with the first floor being partially dedicated to the mechanical systems. The HVAC system design is based on the innovative valance system. The proposed energy efficient lighting and heating met the requirements of the New York State Executive Order 111, to reduce the energy consumption by 20%. In fact, the Building DOE2 Model projected energy consumption exceeding this requirement by 50%. RAM-TECH Engineers, P.C. is a member of the United States Green Building Council and actively participates in the LEEDTM rating system refinement and ultimately in the implementation of Green Building techniques in projects designed by the firm. Water conservation is achieved through the use of vacuum flow restrictors for showers and water conserving plumbing fixtures. Additional energy savings are obtained through the use of combined steam-natural gas method for domestic hot water generation, which eliminated the need for a dedicated hot water storage. This new four story building is registered with the United States Green Building Council and was certified. SUNY OSWEGO – TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX, Oswego, NY LEED Gold Certification The SUNY Oswego Townhouse complex consists of 16 buildings located on two dedicated streets on the SUNY Oswego Campus. Each building has a maximum height of 3 stories, and incorporates combinations of 3 distinctive townhouse unit types. Domestic water conservation is achieved through the use of vacuum flow restrictors for showers and water conserving plumbing fixtures. Preliminary water models suggest water savings in excess of 40%. The buildings are fully sprinklered utilizing a wet pipe, light hazard sprinkler system with dedicated Fire Protection services and fire department connections to each building. Electrical service to the townhouses is provided by the existing campus 13,200-volt electrical system. A sub-primary loop arrangement is provided to serve the campus with pad-mount transformers to serve the buildings. The transformers employ an immersed loop-switch, integral demand meter and biodegradable insulating fluid which adheres to the LEED design approach. The proposed energy efficient lighting and heating met the requirements of the New York State Executive Order 111, to reduce the energy consumption by a minimum of 20%. Preliminary DOE2 model predicts energy savings in the vicinity of 44%. Stand-by power systems are provided by 3 emergency generators. Emergency Power Systems consist of LED battery type exit lights. Fire alarm panels in each apartment building include self contained batteries to provide back-up power. This project is registered with the United States Green Building Council and has achieved LEED Gold Certification in January 2011. Historic Renovation BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, # 301, BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL, Buffalo, NY The project included complete mechanical/electrical design services for a 197,000 sq. ft. building originally constructed between 1928 and 1929. The school, originally designed as a technical vocational school, has undergone major programming changes to include in more normal academic spaces, renovation to the automobile shops, add new technology shops, addition of science rooms and computer labs and provided gymnasium locker room expansion. A 10,000SF addition to the front of the building expanded the main office, provided an entrepreneurship classroom and gave the 80-year building a grand front entrance that was subject to the State Historic Preservation Office review. The HVAC work included new ventilation systems for the entire building. A central air handler served the majority of the building while utilizing existing ductwork and risers. Additional air handlers were designed for the gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria and kitchen. New AC spilt systems were incorporated for administration offices and computer labs. A dust collection system was design to serve the new technology shop. Under a separate contract the energy management system was upgraded to serve the renovated building. Plumbing work included renovation to the majority of toilet rooms in the facility. Existing main sanitary and water services in the crawl space were tapped into with new piping to serve these areas. Acid waste and vent piping with natural gas service were designed for the new science rooms. New piping was designed for the new kitchen. The existing booster pump system and gas fired water heater were replaced. Electrical work included replacement of the remaining branch panelboards that were original to the building. New feeder conductors were design to be installed in existing conduits. A new gas-fired 150kW generator was design to serve life safety loads and heating equipment. A fire alarm system was expanded to bring the existing system up to code. Existing lighting recently replaced under an energy performance contract was reused to the greatest extent possible to save construction costs. New data and phone drops were provided connecting to existing cross-connects. Also new web based CCTV and access control/intrusion detection system was designed to integrate with the existing school district system at City Hall. Relevance: The Burgard School is a 4-story masonry structure almost 80 years old that is being upgraded to 21st century technology. Large Scale Buildings VA SYRACUSE – SPINAL CORD INJURY CENTER (SCI), Syracuse, NY The project consists of a proposed addition of a Spinal Cord injury (SCI) Center and the upgrade and expansion of its existing original site. The 30-bed SCI Center will require approximately 165,000 gross sq. ft. of dedicated program space consisting of approximately 130,000 gross sq. ft. of new construction and approximately 35,000 gross sq. ft. of renovation/alteration area on the 4th floor of the existing operational hospital. The functional program consists of: 1. Laundry and building support services 2. Canteen and Dining / Warehouse expansion 3. GI / Endoscopy 4. Team Red expansion 5. Outpatient Dialysis 6. Infusion/Outpatient Procedure 7. Outpatient Phlebotomy 8. GU Clinic 9. Same Day Surgery 10. Surgery / PACU and Surgery Administration 11. Spinal Cord Injury Unit 12. Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Clinics 13. Spinal Cord Injury Therapy Pool 14. Respiratory Therapy / Sleep Labs The complete MEP design for contaminated intake, decontamination, sterilization, preparation/ packing and sterile storage department functions. Design includes appropriate room air exchanges and relative pressurizations, as well as applicable plumbing, fire protection, lighting, power and special systems for specific room functions. All scope cleaner, washer/ decontaminator, sterilizer and other department equipment utility services were also included. The project also includes: upgrade of the chilled water plant (added a 650-ton water cooled chiller and tower, replaced the emergency air cooled chiller system, 400 tons, a two story addition to an existing 6 level parking garage structure and elevated pedestrian bridge.