Acela Architects + Engineers PC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $257,813.33 firm fixed-price definitive contract by Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4), a civilian component of the Department of Veterans Affairs, on December 10, 2020. The contract, set aside exclusively for small businesses, was terminated for convenience with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025. The work was performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Under this contract, Acela provided architectural and engineering design services for the modernization of approximately 19,600 square feet of inpatient ward space, including the creation of new single-patient rooms with private bathrooms and in-room dialysis facilities. The scope of work encompassed site investigation, development of plans and specifications in AutoCAD and PDF formats, cost estimating, bidding support, and construction administration services throughout the project's execution. This engagement aligns with Acela's core expertise in healthcare facility infrastructure improvements and renovation projects across the VA's regional service networks, leveraging the firm's established track record in federal health facility modernization initiatives.