Project Summary - Fort Riley (KS)

Fort Riley Awarded 2024 Federal Energy and Water Management Award

Fort Riley is a premier training installation and the proud home of the 1st Infantry Division, the oldest continuously serving active-duty division in the U.S. Army. Spanning 150 square miles, the base supports extensive training operations and maintains combat-ready forces.

Southland executed a multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) that significantly reduced energy consumption, modernized aging infrastructure, and strengthened operational resilience at Fort Riley.

The project began with a comprehensive feasibility study that identified a wide range of energy conservation measures (ECMs) aligned with Fort Riley's objectives. Based on these findings, our team delivered in-house design, engineering, construction, commissioning, measurement and verification, and ongoing maintenance services.

Project ECMs included:

• HVAC Upgrades: Enhanced efficiency and performance of heating and cooling systems
• Infrared Heating: Installed energy-efficient heating solutions
• LED Lighting: Upgraded interior, exterior, street, and airfield lighting to LED
• Water Conservation: Implemented measures to reduce water usage
• Plumbing Improvements: Modernized fixtures and systems
• Recommissioning: Optimized existing systems for peak performance
• Building Automation: Integrated advanced building management systems
• Central Plant Upgrades: Expanded and modernized central utility plants
• Energy Management Control System: Deployed RMF-compliant systems for secure, efficient energy oversight

Result

All phases of the ESPC were executed on time, within budget, and without any lost-time accidents or disruptions to mission-critical operations. The project earned an "EXCEPTIONAL" CPARS rating across all categories: quality, schedule, management, and small business engagement. 

Additionally, 60 percent of subcontracts were awarded to small businesses — 3 times the original 20 percent goal. These included Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB 8(a)), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), HUBZone Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). All awards were given to firms local to Fort Riley, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the regional economy. 

Additional project results and benefits include: 

• 24/7 operations and maintenance with a 2-hour response time for 2 central chilled water plants (1,500-ton and 1,100-ton capacity)
• First U.S. Army Corps ESPC IDIQ project to successfully integrate the Risk Management Framework (RMF), achieving system Authority to Operate (ATO)