The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to upgrade the Physical Access Control System (PACS) at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota. The project includes the installation of new card access hardware, software, and door card hardware, as well as the replacement of existing PACS devices and modification of utilities, architectural elements, and electrical systems. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to support the campus-wide upgrade. The project requires demolition, alterations, and utility relocations, and all construction activities must be scheduled to minimize disruption to staff and daily operations. The contractor must also test all PACS devices and network connections after installation and ensure compliance with project specifications, contract drawings, and applicable codes and regulations. Key points: • Installation of new card access hardware and software • Replacement of existing PACS devices • Modification of utilities, architectural elements, and electrical systems • Demolition, alterations, and utility relocations • Testing of PACS devices and network connections • Compliance with project specifications, contract drawings, and applicable codes and regulations