636-130 - Expand and Remodel Lab - Minor - Des Moines, IA VACIHCS   3

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this solicitation for the expansion and remodeling of a laboratory at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA.

The project aims to enhance the facility's capabilities to better serve veterans by improving laboratory services. The contract is focused on general construction, mechanical, electrical, and site development work consistent with the provided contract documents.

Work Details
The work includes general construction tasks as outlined in Line Item 0001, which encompasses all necessary construction activities required for the project.

Specific tasks include:
- General construction, mechanical and electrical work
- Site development work
- Alternate deducts that may involve omitting specific components such as pneumatic tube stations, energy recovery systems, elevator systems, and reducing pipe basement sizes as detailed in Line Items 0002 through 0005. Each alternate deduct does not change the period of performance but modifies the scope of work based on budget constraints.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA.