Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Complex - Four Projects

Visitor’s Center
MCS was contracted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, Denver, Colorado for the design and construction of a new visitor’s center at the Lee Metcalf National Refuge in Stevensville, Montana. An existing 3,000 sf vehicle maintenance garage was renovated to house the the new 5,000 sf refuge staff offices and visitor services. To fulfill project requirements, MCS

●	designed the center according to the US Green Building Association’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 2.1 program;
●	utilized high-efficiency lighting and windows, daylighting, and recycled content floor coverings along with metal siding and roofing for durability and recycled content;
●	utilized a four-zone, high-efficiency furnace system supported by heat recovery ventilators, air cleaners, and humidifiers; and
●	incorporated water saving fixtures and near-to-source propane hot water heaters.

Bunkhouse
MCS was contracted on this lump sum design/build project to construct a turn-key crew bunkhouse at the refuge. 2003 International Building Code occupancy classification required installation of a National Fire Protection Association 13R fire sprinkler system. A 2,000-gallon fire sprinkler supply tank and 13R rated fire pump were installed to serve the remote site. High groundwater required the installation of a septic tank effluent pump lift station to move effluent 500 lf to an acceptable drain field location. Cold Storage Building
MCS Environmental was approached by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6 for a sole-source proposal to design and build a 3,500 sf pre-engineered metal storage building to support operations at the refuge. To carry out project requirements, MCS

●	competitively shopped pre-engineered metal building;
●	packages and options to fit the customer's requirements;
●	worked with a metal building manufacturer and structural engineer to finalize the design; and
●	performed all site work, concrete, building erection, and management of subcontractors.

The construction phase of this project began in late fall,
making cold weather a critical factor for the schedule.
By overlapping the design and build phases of work, MCS was able to complete concrete work prior to the onset of severe weather.

Visitor's Center Parking Lot
Region 6, US Fish and Wildlife Service requested MCS provide a proposal to install new asphalt parking facilities at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Critical issues included the client's wish to have the work completed prior to their Visitor's Center grand opening. During unpredictable spring weather and In less than four weeks, MCS submitted a proposal, secured a contract, and completed construction of the new parking lot. The asphalt was two days old when the Refuge celebrated their grand opening.