PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The awarded Contractor shall complete all construction work detailed by the 100% bid design

drawings, specifications, and project manual included in this solicitation, prepared by the A/E

Health Facilities Solutions. Campus buildings impacted by the upgrades include Buildings 1, 2,

3, 21, and 30. Upgrades in these buildings shall include existing rooms and telecommunication

closets and include relocation, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation involving new walls,

doors and finishes, etc. throughout each space. Construction work shall also comply with VA

“Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (ISTS) V4.0, June 1, 2023. Bid work

shall include General Construction (and associated trades), Structural, Mechanical and HVAC,

Plumbing and Fire Protection, Electric, and Information Technology, Civil. The VA Physical

Security Design and Resiliency Manual (PDRSM) requirements shall be incorporated into the

construction of the project.

The project work areas will be occupied by staff or patients during construction. Work shall not

be allowed between the hours of 5am – 5pm ET. All materials and equipment must be moved to

the work areas after staff/patients have vacated after 5pm each day. All materials and

equipment must be removed from the work areas, dust and debris cleared, and work completed

or returned to typical conditions prior to 5am each day. Project phasing shall be required as not

all work areas will be available for construction concurrently. In summation, available work hours

are from 5pm – 5am ET.

Site visit prior to bid shall be required to ensure contractor has an understanding of existing

conditions.