Acquisition & Material Management Service (90C), VA Medical Center, 2201 North Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803-2196

Z -- LIFE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES SOL RFP 574-68-96. Due 080196. Contact Bonnie Obermier, 308/389-5117, Contracting Officer, Grand Island NE. Provide all labor, materials, equipment and skill to correct life safety deficiencies in Building #1 at the VA Medical Center, Grand Island, Nebraska. This work includes but not limited to the demolition of designated existing doors and frames, and installation of new fire-rated doors, frames and hardware at the stairwells, corridors, and storage rooms. Many doors will require hord-open hardware to be wired to the existing electrical and alarm systems. Existing non-compliant chase access doors and panels will be replaced with new, rated access doors. New signage will be provided in egress stairwells. The intake and discharge doors to the existing linen chutes will be replaced. Fire sprinkler heads will be installed and connected to the existing fire sprinkler pipe system. The existing linen chute runs will remain, but the tops will be extended through the roofs. All work to be accomplished in accordance with plans and specifications for the project. All work shall be done in accordance with applicable VA standards and criteria, national and local building codes and NFPA Codes. Award will be subject to the availability of funds. The cost range is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. Plans and specifications will be available approximately June 15, 1996. Bid opening will be 2:30 pm on August 1, 1996. Only written requests will be accepted. Bid packages are limited and will be issued on a first-come first-serve basis to Prime Contractors only. (145)

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