The AE Upgrade Utility GP Site Survey project for the VA North Texas Healthcare System at 2737 Sherman Road, Grand Prairie, Texas, involves constructing a new utility yard for the PACT and Dental Clinics. This multi-phase project includes demolishing existing infrastructure and installing new utilities such as an Oncor service, Atmos gas line modifications, a new generator, transformers, chillers, boilers, concrete drives, structural pads, an RCMU wall, gates, and dumpster enclosures. The project adheres to various codes and standards, including the 2021 International Building Code, VA Physical Design Manual, and NFPA guidelines. It also includes force protection measures. General contractors must submit a complete bid package, including construction documents, project manual, design narrative, and geotechnical report, and are responsible for coordinating with the VA's COR, Mr. Jose Sanchez Gonzalez.

This Geotechnical Engineering Report by Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Valiant Construction LLC details the VA Outpatient Expansion Grand Prairie project in Grand Prairie, Texas. The report provides recommendations for the expansion of the existing one-story clinic by approximately 14,000 sq. ft., including a new entrance canopy and replacement of a section of asphaltic concrete pavement with Portland cement concrete. Key geotechnical findings include expansive clays to depths of 44 feet and groundwater at 30 to 34 feet. The report recommends auger-cast-piles for the building and canopy, structural floor slabs with a 12-inch void, and identifies the seismic site classification as C. It also offers alternative pavement subgrade treatments to reduce potential movements, emphasizing compaction and, if needed, moisture conditioning through water or chemical injection. The document underscores the importance of ongoing observation and testing by a geotechnical engineer during construction for safety and compliance.

The Project Manual for the VA North Texas Grand Prairie Utility Upgrade (VA Project No. 549-23-723) outlines a comprehensive utility upgrade and construction project at 2737 Sherman Rd, Grand Prairie, Texas. Issued for construction on October 13, 2023, the project involves civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural work. Key aspects include demolition of existing structures, site preparation, and extensive utility system enhancements for a future 17,000 square foot Grand Prairie Dental Clinic. The manual details general requirements such as rigorous safety protocols, construction security measures including strict access and document control, and procedures for managing operations and storage areas. It emphasizes maintaining existing medical center operations with minimal disruption, coordinating utility shutdowns, and ensuring proper disposal and restoration of affected areas. The document also covers professional surveying services, as-built drawing requirements, and a detailed warranty management plan with specific response times for different service priorities. The project requires the contractor to furnish labor, materials, and equipment while adhering to VA standards, local codes, and environmental controls, including an NPDES permit.

The Grand Prairie Specialty and Primary Care Clinic expansion project, VA Project Number 549-152 (20-203), involves significant additions and renovations to the existing VA facility at 2737 Sherman Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. The project includes a 1,324 SF North Addition, 3,047 SF East Addition, 1,607 SF South Addition, and 342 SF Courtyard Infill to the existing 22,779 SF building. The expansion encompasses various departments, including administration, patient care, mental health, radiology, and laboratory services, with detailed breakdowns of program versus design areas for each room. The project adheres to federal building codes and guidelines, including the International Building Code (IBC) 2021, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2021, and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), with the VA serving as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The scope includes comprehensive civil, structural, architectural, interior, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, and technology plans, detailing demolition, construction, and system installations. Key considerations include adherence to safety standards, utility coordination, and hazardous material disposal. The total gross building area will be 29,099 SF, with a total occupancy of 379 people. The project is fully sprinklered, with six actual exits provided, exceeding the required two, and the building height is 22 feet, well within the allowable 75 feet.

Amendment 0003 to solicitation 36C25726R0016, "NRM Upgrade Utility Grand Prairie," issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, provides crucial updates for all offerors/bidders. The amendment includes Request for Information (RFI) responses, revised specifications (Rev. 01 Specifications 5-14-25 and Rev. 01 Combined), PACT Clinic As-builts 3, and a Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Report. These attachments are integral to the utility upgrade project in Grand Prairie. The amendment clarifies that the hour and date for receipt of offers are not extended, and offerors must acknowledge receipt to avoid rejection of their proposals. This ensures that all bidders have access to the most current and comprehensive project information for their submissions.