589A7-23-305 Design Narrative 2 of 5.pdf

This document is a Construction Documents package for a Department of Veterans Affairs facility renovation project. The project, identified as VA Project No. 589A7-23-305, involves preparing the kitchen at Wichita VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas to accommodate Choice Dining Equipment. The renovation will address approximately 2,500 Brute Gross Square Feet (BGSF) in the existing kitchen facility.

The project is structured in three phases to minimize operational disruption to the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department. Phase 1 includes partial demolition of the entry area into the hot production/tray assembly line. Phase 2 encompasses demolition and renovation of the remaining hot production/tray assembly line and cold food prep areas. Phase 3 covers demolition and renovation of the Administration area. The project design schedule commenced on September 28, 2023, with a revised schedule dated April 30, 2024. Key milestones include SD (Schematic Design) Submittal on September 28, 2023 (requiring 32 days for review), DD (Design Development) 30% Submittal on November 13, 2023, and DD 60% Submittal on December 18, 2023. The construction documents were scheduled for 95% completion by February 28, 2024, with final document delivery to the VA anticipated by May 15, 2024 (Day 237 of the project). The project plan includes fire and life safety review and a 100% complete contract documents milestone scheduled for May 1, 2024. Alesia Architecture P.C. of Elkhorn, Nebraska is responsible for the architectural design and construction documents.