Contracting Officer, F.D.R. VA Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Montrose, NY 10548

Z -- PATIENT PRIVACY, BUILDING 6, WARDS A,B,C AND D SOL IFB: 620-12-97 DUE 090297 POC Contact Point, Renate Rainboth, Contracting Officer, 914-737-4400 ext. 2468 Furnish all labor, materials, tools, and supervision necessary for Project 620-96-117/118, Patient Privacy Building 6, Wards A, B, C and D (approximately 29,600 total sf) to be renovated and F.D.R. VA Hospital, Montrose, NY. Work will include, but not be limited to: Electrical -- All the existing electrical power and lighting system for the first and second floors will be removed. New lighting and power system will be installed in compliance with VA and NEC requirements; Fire Protection -- Fire alarm system will be provided to the entire building. System shall be multiplex type and in accordance with NFPA and Life Safety Code Requirements. Building shall be fully sprinkled in accordance with NFPA 13 and certain special VA requirements; Plumbing/Sanitary -- New sprinkler service shall be provided. Existing hot, cold, and return mains shall be replaced with larger size to accomodate additional service. Additional domestic water piping shall be provided to accomodate new fixtures. All plumbing fixtures on first and second floor shown on drawings shall be replaced. New sanitary main piping shall be provided. Existing storm drainage shall remain undisturbed; HVAC -- A new chiller and air handler shall be provided. A combination of DDC controlled fan coils and duct/coil combinations shall be provided; General -- The existing steel, masonry, and drywall partitions will be demolished and replaced with drywall construction. The existing congregate baths and showers will be demolished and new semi-private bathrooms will be constructed. Existing flooring and ceiling systems will be replaced. The nursing station, support areas and dayrooms will be reconfigured to provide extra space for patient bedrooms. The existing window air-conditioners will be removed. Any asbestos and/or lead containing materials impacted by these renovations will be abated as part of this project. PRE-BID CONFERENCE, including walk-thru, is scheduled for July 29, 1997 at 10:00 AM local time, Bldg. 1, Room 29. Construction cost range is between $2 million and $5 million dollars. A limited number of bid packages will be available on or about July 14, 1997 and will be issued on a first come, first serve basis until supply is exhausted. Mandatory contract completion time is 560 calendar days. BOD is September 2, 1997 at 2:30 PM local time, and all bidders are expected and urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Requests for bid documents must be in writing on company letterhead to the Contracting Officer, address above. No telephone or fax requests will be honored. This is an unrestricted procurement available to all responsible sources, and is subject to the availability of FY97 funds. SIC 1542. (0176)

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