The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services for the renovation of the Infusion and Specialty Care Clinic at the Nashville VA Medical Center. The project aims to improve design standardization, operation efficiency, and programs that will support VA objectives. The selected A/E firm will be responsible for preparing complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates, as well as providing construction period services throughout the construction process. The project encompasses approximately 26,300 square feet and includes the renovation of the infusion clinic, outpatient clinic spaces, and adjacent supporting clinic areas.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical power and systems
• Fire alarm, controls, sprinkler, plumbing, architectural, interior design, structural components, industrial hygiene, ingress/egress, and fire protection
• Designing modern, patient-friendly spaces compliant with Veteran Administration needs, space criteria, directives, standards, and VA Technical Information Library (TIL)/Design Guides and Standards (PG-18 series)
• Ensuring equipment serviceability/maintainability and future replacement without reworking systems/feeds
• Modernizing systems, controls, and providing improved energy conservation and efficiency
• Correcting Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) deficiencies