USDA Facility Assessment Studies (Dumas, AR; Macon, GA; Florence, SC)

Some cotton classing labs are owned outright by the Cotton and Tobacco Program (CTP).  Some are leased from third parties, including industry partners. These leases expire and when the terms of a new lease are negotiated, the condition of the facility and any required repairs that will be needed over the life of the new lease term are considered. For the labs that CTP owns, an inventory of building equipment and systems is important for the planned replacement of critical equipment. FF&A’s team has exclusively performed ALL the CTP facility assessments undertaken over the past 30+ years. FF&A team members travel to the building site and completely assess the condition of the building, from roofs, floors, and ceilings to HVAC systems, controls, and electrical components. All systems are photographed, analyzed, and evaluated. Recommendations for improvements to the systems are categorized into a priority system corresponding to the urgency of the repair and the expected remaining life of the lease. The narrative is a scoping document that describes the recommended improvements and the associated cost of the improvements. These Facility Assessment Studies are valuable for planning, budgeting, and negotiating costs for lease renewals on existing leased buildings. Over the past five years, the FF&A team has written Facility Assessment Studies for the CTP facilities in Dumas, Macon, and Florence. Scott Fanning leads the survey team for all Facility Assessment Studies performed for the Cotton and Tobacco Program.

Client:  USDA AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program

Year Completed:

Professional Services:  2023

Construction:   N/A

Project Size:   Varies

Project Cost:   Varies