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

This is a Construction Documents file for a Department of Veterans Affairs capital improvement project at the Wichita VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas (VA Project No. 589A7-23-305). The project involves renovating approximately 2,500 Gross Building Square Feet in the existing Kitchen to prepare the site for Choice Dining Equipment installation. The scope of work includes partial and complete demolition and renovation activities organized into three distinct phases: Phase 1 focuses on 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; and Phase 3 addresses demolition and renovation of the Administration area. The phasing approach is designed to minimize operational disruption to the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department while enabling continuation of daily operations.

The project design schedule indicates a project start date of September 28, 2023, with a revised schedule as of April 30, 2024. Key milestones include submission of schematic design at 32 days for review on October 30, 2023, design development submittal at 67 days reviewed December 4, 2023, and 60 percent design submittal reviewed January 15, 2024. Subsequent milestones include 95 percent contract documents reviewed March 6, 2024, 100 percent contract documents due May 1, 2024 (75 percent complete), and final document delivery to the VA scheduled for May 22, 2024. The construction documents were prepared by Alesia Architecture P.C. of Elkhorn, Nebraska, dated May 17, 2024.