Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to replace Air Handling Unit #34 at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, testing, commissioning, and incidentals required to remove the existing AHU and furnish and install a new fully operational AHU. The work includes general construction, demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls integration, and all associated tasks necessary to deliver a complete and functional system meeting VA standards, ASHRAE requirements, and all applicable codes. The project duration is 180 calendar days, and the contractor must begin performance within the specified timeframe after receiving notice to proceed.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Demolition and removal of the existing AHU
• Furnishing and installation of a new AHU meeting or exceeding minimum requirements
• Mechanical performance, including maintaining minimum 6 air changes per hour and positive air pressure
• Construction requirements, including double-wall insulated casing and access sections for coil, filter, and fan maintenance
• Mechanical installation, including piping, ductwork, and electrical work
• Commissioning and testing, including start-up procedures, controls verification, and full commissioning
• Validation and reporting, including airflow verification, pressure differential validation, and temperature and humidity performance logs
• Safety, infection control, and compliance with VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements and all applicable codes and regulations.