DAYTON, OH, Mar 7, 2025 – The Woolpert-RS&H JV has completed the design for the new Logistics Readiness Complex at Grissom Air Reserve Base in IN.
The complex will house the 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron, which delivers a range of operational capabilities and logistic needs for the U.S. Air Force, including supply, vehicle management, traffic management, and mobilization planning. The new complex will merge and bring these functions, which are currently carried out across six separate facilities, under one roof.
Woolpert – RS&H JV provided design services, including architecture; interior design; civil, structural, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical engineering; communications distribution; survey; and sustainability services. The work assisted the USACE Louisville District in procuring and awarding a construction contract solicitation package for the future complex.
Woolpert-RS&H project manager Rebecca Knolle said that the Louisville district twice previously faced procurement challenges for this project, so the Woolpert-RS&H JV was pleased to support a successful procurement.
“Under this contract, our team was tasked with descoping and value-engineering the project and working with the client to optimize the scope, as well as streamlining the LRC’s design, so that this vital project could finally be awarded and put into motion,” Knolle said. “Ultimately, this contract led to the successful award of a construction contract—a significant milestone for a project that has experienced procurement challenges prior to Woolpert-RS&H JV’s involvement.”
The Woolpert-RS&H JV has supported the USACE community on a range of projects since 2016. The joint venture is currently serving contracts for the USACE Norfolk, Louisville, Baltimore, and Japan Districts and the Air Force civil engineer center.
“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is very excited to be able to deliver a crucial facility for the Logistics Readiness Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, alongside Woolpert RS&H JV,” Air Force Reserve Support Section, USACE Louisville district project manager Jim Walters said. “We’re looking forward to future projects at Grissom and working with one of our key customers, Air Force Reserve Command, on these vital projects for our nation.”
Construction on the complex, awarded to Commercial Contracting Corporation, is expected to begin in 2025.
“The new complex is vital and will greatly streamline the multi-layered mobility process by enhancing oversight, minimizing wait times, and increasing the effectiveness and security of the Logistics Readiness Squadron mission,” Knolle said. “It is Woolpert-RS&H’s continued privilege to serve those who serve our nation.”
Source: Woolpert
About Woolpert
Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Dayton, OH, Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including architectural design, civil engineering, geospatial data acquisition, and strategic advisory services, catering to aviation, education, federal government, and utilities. As of 2024, Woolpert employs over 2,500 professionals across more than 60 offices worldwide. The firm has an annual revenue of over $650 million in 2024. Recent strategic acquisitions, such as Murphy Geospatial in 2024, have expanded Woolpert’s capabilities and global reach.
About RS&H
Established in 1941, RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including architecture, commissioning, construction management, design-build, disaster relief, energy management, engineering, environmental services, interior design, laboratory planning and design, landscape architecture, lighting design, planning, program management, public-private partnerships, real estate, sustainable solutions, tolls and managed lanes, urban design and public planning, visualization, and water resources. RS&H operates across various markets, such as aerospace, aviation, corporate facilities, defense, health and science, and transportation, serving private and public sectors. The firm has experienced growth, employing over 1,400 associates across more than 50 locations nationwide. RS&H consistently ranks among the nation’s top 100 design firms, reflecting its substantial market presence and industry recognition.