Z2DA--589A7-23-306 Renovate Bldg. 5 & 5B for Mental Health FY27 NRM

Contractor shall perform construction and renovation of the existing space in Building 5 &/or 5B at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center campus. This project will prepare approximately 1,100 SF of existing space in building 5 and/or 5B for use as a same day access mental health clinic in adherence to VHA directive 1231(2) & VHA Handbook 1160.1. This project shall be executed in a manner, following the sequence defined in the design narrative, to maintain continuous operations of adjacent VA clinical functions and medical center functionality throughout construction. All construction work shall be performed in full compliance with the complete set of bidding documents, including all contract drawings, specifications, and design narratives associated with this solicitation necessary to convert the existing space into four exam rooms, a combined waiting/reception area, a relocated police office, and associated support spaces. The general contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute the required scope of work. Construction will consist of, but is not limited to, the following: Selective demolition of existing interior partitions, ceilings, finishes, and elements required for new clinic layout. Installation of new interior finishes including flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, trim, and casework. Implementation of therapeutic design features, including calm color schemes, anchored artwork, secure hardware, and achieving a minimum STC-45 acoustic rating for exam room partitions. Installation of new wall-mounted lavatories in each exam room. Routing new domestic hot and cold water from adjacent restrooms and trenching new water lines across the corridor to existing tin-in points. Rebalancing and modifying HVAC systems; reusing the existing rooftop AHU serving the building; relocating or adding diffusers/grilles; installing ligature-resistant diffusers in exam rooms Providing new electrical receptacles, data outlets, and circuits to support clinical functions Installing LED lighting including secured, ligature-resistant fixtures in exam rooms; relocating or supplementing lighting in general spaces; adding occupancy sensors. Removal of existing sprinklers, providing temporary upright sprinkler coverage during construction, and installing new sprinklers to meet NFPA 13 standards Statement of Work for Project 589A7-23-306, Renovate 5 & 5B for Mental Health July 08, 2026 2 Site preparation for installation of Government?furnished equipment, including structural supports, utility connections, and required interfaces. Hazardous materials abatement, including asbestos remediation in areas identified during construction; asbestos?containing materials are expected in some work areas and must be removed or handled per applicable VA, EPA, OSHA, and state/local regulations. All other items as described in the contract documents. This construction work is located in an occupied, operational clinical facility and must be performed in a manner that allows medical care services to continue uninterrupted throughout construction, This requires carefully phased construction, strict adherence to ICRA, infection control, noise/vibration limits, and daily coordination with the VA COR and end users. Construction may also include the abatement of any asbestos as identified on the provided drawings. The construction of this project will take place in a very busy occupied building and is to be completed to allow medical care functions to be maintained uninterrupted throughout construction necessitating carefully phased construction and coordination with VA COR/users, including strict adherence to ICRA requirements.