Z1DA-- Replace Emergency Room AHU

The contract solicits a comprehensive replacement and refurbishment of the Emergency Room HVAC system at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, encompassing the removal and installation of a packaged Air Handling Unit (AHU), an upgraded reheat system, heat exchanger, pumps, constant volume terminal units (CVs), exhaust fans, steam and condensate piping, ductwork, and all related electrical and control systems. A temporary HVAC unit must be installed to maintain ER environmental conditions throughout the project duration, which is set to be completed within 240 calendar days. The new packaged AHU must meet or exceed specifications equivalent to the existing GOVERNAIR Model # TL10-10048-E, integrate seamlessly with the existing Honeywell Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automation System, and include steam preheat, humidification, cooling coils, filtration, and variable frequency drive fan arrays. Exhaust fan motors will be replaced, duct registers replaced, and ductwork sealed and cleaned. The contract requires careful coordination with hospital operations to minimize disruption, including phased work schedules where applicable. All work must adhere strictly to VA design guidelines, manufacturer specifications, OSHA safety regulations, NFPA life safety codes, and VA policy mandates, including ensuring patient safety through dust control, negative air measures, and noise mitigation in sensitive areas. The contractor is responsible for full supervision, site preparation, waste removal, repair of any damage caused, and post-installation testing to verify operational performance. A minimum five-year experienced English-speaking supervisor must be on-site at all times. Project management is supported by mandatory use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform, with all contractor personnel required to complete specific privacy and platform training and maintain documented certifications. The procurement is anticipated to be set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 236220, with tax exemptions for applicable purchases, and includes strict adherence to Buy American provisions. Inspection and acceptance occur at the project site with a one-year warranty period guaranteeing defect-free workmanship and materials. Overall, the contract demands a fully integrated, code-compliant, and operational HVAC replacement ensuring minimal disruption to critical healthcare services at the Brooklyn Campus Emergency Room.