C--Modernize Kitchen and Canteen

A/E Scope of Work Modernize Kitchen and Canteen Project #506-10-108 The A/E shall design a complete construction document package, ready for construction bidding, for the modernization of the kitchen and canteen at the VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor Michigan. The A/E shall include the following in the design effort: " Gather initial information on the entire north wing of building 1-West which houses dietetics, canteen food service, canteen store, on-call sleeping quarters, support offices, and the main hospital kitchen. The A/E shall meet with occupants of the area through meeting or other methods and obtain operational needs. The A/E shall consolidate the needs into an overall scheme and produce a master plan of the overall area. " Produce schematic level submission with possible alternatives. The primary objective of the project is the modernization of the kitchen and canteen. The A/E shall proceed with the alternative selected by the VA and shall instruct the VA when working budget is not reasonable. " Produce construction documents for bidding after approval of schematics. " Provide construction period services to include submittal review, changes and RFI review, inspection services, and final inspection services. The A/E shall include all aspects of the design from structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, interior design and all other aspects of the design to result in a complete and usable facility. The designer shall adhere to current codes and standards with special emphasis on the goals related to LEED and Green facility design, Plain Tree Model, and energy conservation. The A/E shall provide a narrative on these goals in relation to their design. The A/E shall provide a narrative on existing service impact and any phasing necessary to maintain existing operations during construction. Additionally, the A/E shall provide in the design, staging and construction impact on the general VA operations.