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

Description: Perform construction and renovation of the existing space in Building 5 &/or 5B at the VA Medical Center campus. This project will prepare approx.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. 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 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.