Bureau of Facilities
9200 Berger Road
Columbia, MD 21046
United States
About
The Bureau of Facilities is responsible for the operation, maintenance, security and for providing custodial services at most county buildings. The Bureau also manages the design and construction of new buildings and building renovations.
Selected Project Information
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Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
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Howard County Public Works and the Department Recreation and Parks is renovating the former Harriet Tubman HS to become a new Cultural Center that will integrate Exhibits dedicated to African American History in Howard County, and its namesake, Harriet Tubman, along with other recreational and learning activities. The building will be managed by the Department of Recreation & Parks.
Building Amenities include:
- Exhibit Space dedicated to showcasing African American Culture and History in Howard County
- Dance and Aerobics Studio
- Cafeteria
- Auditorium with Stage for performances and events
- Game Room with Billiards
- Preserved Original Classroom
- Historical Reading Room
- Video and Oral History Studios
- Administrative Offices for the Harriet Tubman Foundation
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East Columbia 50+ Center
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The new 29,600 sf East Columbia 50+ Center will be constructed on the existing East Columbia Library campus and is designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification. The 2-story facility is steel-structured with exterior walls comprised of glazing, masonry and metal panels. The building includes large community meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen, a Social Day program, Fitness equipment room and exercise studio, classrooms and multi-purpose spaces as well as lounge spaces and support offices. Bids are expected in June 2021 with award in June. Construction is anticipated to begin in August 2021 following receipt of full funding.
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North Columbia Fire Station
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The new 3 bay North Columbia Fire Station is proposed in response to recent growth patterns and increasing call-demands for central Columbia and the Greater Columbia area. In a recent Harpers Choice Village board meeting, the Bureau of Facilities presented a new site concept to inspire community and civic pride with an environmentally friendly design. The site development includes the new fire station as well as an expansion of Cedar Lane Park behind Harper's Choice Middle school. The new fire station will be located off of Route 108 to provide easy and direct access for emergency and fire response. The station will have a sustainable design and will serve as a home away from home for firefighters, including bunk rooms, fitness, and locker rooms, a kitchen/ living space, offices, and support spaces.
Maintenance
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Contact & Hours of Operation
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Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routine Work Orders: 410-313-2700
Requests after-hours can be logged using the 410-313-2700 number.
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Introducing FSI CMS (work order management system)
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The Bureau of Facilities is proud to introduce FSI CMS, our next generation work order management system.
This link can be bookmarked for your convenience: click here to access
For customers, simple tasks such as placing orders, and checking on the status of orders, are simplified in an easy and intuitive user interface.
Additionally, customers will be emailed information for assigned work orders, as part of our effort to improve communications.
Work Orders can also be placed via phone at our 24/7 number: 410-313-2700
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Do I need to Activate my Account?
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Account activation is not required. Using the FSI link provided, anyone can place a service request, in any location, at any time.
This link can be bookmarked for your convenience: click here to access