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

This document is a Construction Documents package for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) capital improvement project at the Wichita VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The project, identified as VA Project No. 589A7-23-305, involves renovating approximately 2,500 gross building square feet in the existing kitchen to prepare the site for Choice dining equipment installation. The renovation is being designed by Alesia Architecture P.C. (Elkhorn, Nebraska) and will be executed in three phased demolition and renovation stages to allow the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department to maintain continuous day-to-day operations with minimal disruption. Phase 1 encompasses partial demolition of the entry area into the hot production and tray assembly line. Phase 2 addresses demolition and renovation of the remaining hot production/tray assembly line and cold food preparation areas. Phase 3 covers demolition and renovation of the Administration area. The project scope includes specific equipment relocations and installations, such as steam tables, countertops, cooktops, tilting kettles, ovens, fryers, and a three-compartment sink.

The project design schedule, revised as of April 30, 2024, establishes a comprehensive timeline beginning with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) on September 28, 2023, and progressing through multiple submittal and review milestones. Key deliverables include Schematic Design (SD) submittal on September 28, 2023 (32 days for review), Design Development (DD) 30% and 60% submittals in November and December 2023 respectively, followed by Construction Documents (CD) 95% submittal on February 28, 2024 (7 days for review), and final Construction Documents delivery on May 15, 2024. A Delay Fire & Life Safety Review milestone is scheduled for March 6, 2024. The project schedule indicates 237 total days from NTP through final document delivery to the VA, with final document submission anticipated for May 22, 2024.