040-060-026-01 | Install New Hot Water Recirculating System/Upgrade Locker Rooms and Restrooms

The Veterans Skilled Care Facility (W0800) is a 40,000 square foot, 1-story building, established in 1991.
The scope of work provides for the design and installation of a new hot water recirculating line, installing a chemical injection system to the water supply, installing a water filter capable of filtering down to two microns. Test the water and determine if a water softener needs to be installed. Repair the leak above the nurse's station. Remodel the staff lockers rooms and the guest restrooms. Replace the worn-out AHU and replace the damaged ceiling. The A/E shall assess the project for eligibility under applicable utility incentive programs, energy grants, rebates, and other funding opportunities. The A/E shall identify all qualifying programs and shall prepare, coordinate, and submit all required applications, calculations, supporting documentation, and related materials necessary to obtain available incentives for the project.
The A/E is required to coordinate all telecommunications and networking requirements with the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) during design and construction. The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. The A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget, and they can be held responsible for redesigning the project should the bids received exceed project funding. If applicable, the design will need to comply with the Illinois Stretch Energy Code.