C1DA--657-26-204JB, CREATE EXPANDED SLEEP LAB, BLDG.1 JB

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an A/E firm to create an expanded sleep lab in Building 1 at the Jefferson Barracks Division in St. Louis, MO. The project includes renovating and abating the 3rd floor, NE wing of the building to create a new sleep lab and associated support spaces. The A/E firm will be responsible for providing basic professional services, including project management, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design. The firm will also be required to incorporate bid items into the bid documents that will allow for a 20% budget reduction. The estimated construction budget for the project is $4,801,068.00. The A/E firm will be required to design within this budget and ensure that the design meets current codes and standards, including VA standards. The project will require abatement with VPIH services to remove hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, and mold. The A/E firm will be responsible for site review, design development, construction documents, and construction period services. Some key features of the project include: * Renovation and abatement of the 3rd floor, NE wing of Building 1 * Creation of a new sleep lab and associated support spaces * Incorporation of bid items to allow for a 20% budget reduction * Design within the estimated construction budget of $4,801,068.00 * Abatement with VPIH services to remove hazardous materials * Site review, design development, construction documents, and construction period services * Compliance with current codes and standards, including VA standards