Renovate Interior Corridors Building 1 (Floors 2-3)

The VA Healthcare System is seeking professional design services from an Architect & Engineer (A&E) firm for the development of complete construction documents (i.e., working drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, and construction period services) for Project Number 546-23-112 entitled: Renovate Interior Corridors Building 1 (Floors 2-3) at Miami VA Medical Center, in accordance with items herein specified. Construction document tasks will include, but will not be limited to, preparation and/or performance of reports, specifications, rendering, working drawings, site visits, meetings, meeting minutes, phasing/scheduling, and other related information and services. The A&E shall furnish services for schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The anticipated scope is defined here for reference and final confirmation needs to be coordinated with the Government.

       Project Overview:

This project will upgrade all the wall, floor, and ceiling finishes of the public corridors of Building 1, 2nd, and 3rd floors. This project will also include the removal of existing floor, wall, and ceiling finishes and will replace them with new updated finishes. The existing lighting is to be replaced and fire alarm devices, sprinklers, and other utilities are to be removed, relocated, and reinstalled as necessary to accommodate the new project work. The project will address asbestos abatement and mold remediation as needed. All new interior finishes provided shall meet VA Design Guidelines Criteria.

This project will improve the outdated wall, floor, and ceiling finishes of the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building 1. The existing wall, floor, and ceiling finishes are old and need to be replaced. The wall bases are peeling off and the walls need repair. This project will address needed beautification improvements to the interior physical appearance of Bldg.1. This project will provide family members, staff, and visitors with a new aesthetically pleasing environment for all.

Work is to be performed for the Veterans Health Administration at Miami VA Health Care System – Buildings 1 in Miami, Florida.  The work address is 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125.  Work hours are between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday except on federal holidays.

The detailed project design should begin with the above-mentioned intense on-site physical survey and collection of project data. Additionally, the designer shall meet with the VA Integrated Product Team (IPT) project team to clearly define design goals. Based on these meetings with the VA IPT and site surveys, prepare a detailed project plan description report pertinent to the project requirements within the constraints of the construction budget consistent with the VA’s project team goals.  Through the course of the design phase, it will be necessary to interface with Medical Center staff to ascertain the details of the scope through a series of meetings and periodic submissions of documents.

All designs shall incorporate all architectural and engineering disciplines necessary to provide a complete and functional design. Designs shall be in accordance with all applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Agency (EPA), American National Standard Institute (ANSI), OSHA, National Plumbing Code (NPC), National Electric Code (NEC), ASHRAE, National Safety Code (NSC), VA Specifications, VA Construction Standards, VA Design Handbooks, etc. and all applicable local, state, and Federal regulations and standards.

Existing drawings will be made available to the A&E; however, their accuracy shall be field verified by the A&E and all consulting firms as part of investigative services.

The A&E shall perform all necessary site survey work such as verifying record drawings.

The AE firm shall design this project with 20% deduct alternates included.

The following investigative work shall be included within the scope of this project (if applicable):

1. Provide all Engineer investigative work for application to this project including but not limited to vibration studies, structural analysis, asbestos abatement, and any other test or study required to complete this project. Verify existing conditions to ensure the accuracy of the design.
2. Field verify VA furnished drawings to ensure A&E design is accurate.  It is the A&E’s responsibility to determine existing conditions and to base the design on this information.
3. Materials to be furnished to the A&E by the VA – The following shall be Furnished to the A&E upon request:
4. VA Engineering Service will provide the A&E with all applicable drawings for the project. The accuracy of the paper copies of Drawings is not guaranteed and shall be used only for general information. Actual conditions must be field verified by the A&E and all consulting firms. The A&E will then make copies of these drawings at the VA using VA equipment.

All VA standards, specifications, Space Planning Criteria, Equipment & Design Guides List, and design submission guidelines can be obtained by accessing the World Wide Web at the following address:  http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/