Site Visit Presentation.pptx
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This is a Site Visit Presentation document for a federal construction project to replace deteriorated Air Handling Units (AHUs) 21, 22, 23, and 24 at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida (Project 573-21-705). The presentation outlines the scope of work, which includes replacement of HVAC systems components such as AHUs, exhaust fans, ductwork, controls, heat exchangers, heat recovery units, chilled and hot water piping, humidification devices, variable frequency drives, electrical systems, and related devices. The Contracting Officer is Amber Milton (amber.milton@va.gov) and the Project COR is Matthew Gustafson (matthew.gustafson@va.gov, 352-376-1611 ext. 104978, 352-283-1206 cell). The site visit walkthrough covers multiple floors including the E-Wing roof mechanical penthouse, 5th floor, 4th floor laboratory rooms, 3rd floor laboratory rooms, 2nd floor with dental clinic access, basement upper generator room, and building 40 switchgear room.
Key constraints for the project include work performed in an occupied hospital environment during normal operating hours (0700-1630) with non-relocatable spaces in lab areas and dental clinic. Life safety requirements mandate temporary heat detectors in areas with drained sprinkler systems, fire-rated partitions, and maintained smoke barriers and corridors for patient and staff movement. Infection control protocols require sealed partitions with negative air in construction areas and limited staging. Logistics restrictions include two parking passes per general contractor with alternate parking at University Inn or Aldi locations, with delivery routes and elevator access restrictions. Critical constraints include A/E abatement monitoring coordination, A/E commissioning services, VA electrical/mechanical/plumbing inspections, micro-phasing to maintain corridor operations, and shutdown coordination requiring a minimum 14-day notice for major shutdowns affecting staff and 48-hour notice for fire sprinkler or alarm system impairments.
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Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Project 573-21-705 Malcom Randall VA Gainesville, FL January 26, 2026
Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Project Contracting Officer (CO): Amber Milton Email: amber.milton@va.gov Project Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Matthew Gustafson Email: matthew.gustafson@va.gov Office Phone: 352-376-1611 ext.104978 Work Cell: 352-283-1206
Common Scope Items Replace the HVAC systems related to Air Handling Units (AHUs) 21, 22, 23 and 24. Replacement will include but is not limited to, AHUs, exhaust fans, ductwork, controls, heat exchangers, heat recovery units, chilled water supply and return piping, hot and cold water piping (branch lines), humidification devices, variable frequency drives, electrical systems, controls, and other related devices at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. – VA Project Number 573-21-705.
Walkthrough Route E-Wing Roof Mechanical Penthouse 5th Floor walkthrough of major corridors Lab Rooms – E566-1, E527-1 4th Floor walkthrough of main corridors Lab Rooms – E452-1 3rd Floor walkthrough of main corridors Lab Rooms – E354-1, E316-1, E315-1, E314-1 2nd Floor walkthrough of main corridors Dental Clinic Basement Upper Generator Room EB65-1 (ATS Q/Panel FPQ-4) Building 40 Switchgear Room (SWBD C)
Occupied hospital environment Normal operating hours 0700-1630 Non-Relocatable Space (Lab Areas and Dental Clinic) Life Safety Temporary heat detectors must be used in areas with drained sprinkler system Partitions must be fire rated and smoke barriers must be maintained during phased work Corridors and exits must remain clear for patient and staff movement Infection Control Sealed partitions with negative air in construction areas Limited laydown and staging areas Parking & Logistics (2 passes per GC) Alternate contractor parking at University Inn off SW 13th St or Aldi off 16th Ave and Main St.
Delivery routes, dock access, elevator restrictions Key Constraints
Key Constraints (cont.)
A/E Abatement Monitoring Services A/E must be informed of all scheduled abatement tasks A/E Commissioning Services Coordination with AE third party contractor to perform commissioning/validation services VA Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Inspections Micro Phasing necessary to maintain corridors operational as much as possible Shutdown Coordination Electrical, med gas, HVAC, fire alarm outage windows A major shutdown requiring a bulletin for staff notification requires no less than two week notice (14 days) from the time of the work to be performed An impairment to the fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system requires no less than two day notice (48 hours) from the time of the work to be performed image1.png
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