Attachment A - Request for Information.docx

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System's renovation and expansion of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). The project involves a comprehensive 18,486 square foot renovation of the existing SPD located in Building 100, with the goal of creating separate spaces for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and Supply Chain Service (SCS), improving workflow, and ensuring compliance with VA design guides. The project will require a contractor to provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, with a total project duration of 720 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Key project components include constructing a temporary swing space, renovating approximately 16,000 GSF of SPS/SCS space, and installing government-furnished equipment. The solicitation (36C26125R0008) will evaluate proposals based on past performance, corporate project experience, construction management approach, personnel experience, schedule, and cost. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar medical facility projects, provide detailed management plans, and comply with strict safety, infection control, and operational continuity requirements throughout the construction process at the Palo Alto VA Healthcare System.