The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is conducting market research for Request for Information (RFI) 36C24226Q0200 to identify U.S. dumbwaiter manufacturers capable of upgrading the OR and Pharmacy dumbwaiters at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. This special notice, subject 526-22-115, seeks responses no later than December 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested firms should review the attached drawings, VHA specifications, and the revised Statement of Work. The point of contact for this RFI is Contracting Officer Akkil Kurian. The purpose of this RFI is to assess the market's ability to meet the project's specifications for this critical infrastructure upgrade.
Project #526-22-115 at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center involves upgrading and replacing existing pharmacy and operations dumbwaiters in Building 100. This project entails demolishing the old dumbwaiters, tracks, and controls, creating new shaft wall openings where necessary, and installing new dumbwaiters and doors. The work requires adherence to strict infection control risk assessment (ICRA) protocols, including the creation of air-tight temporary walls with negative pressure and HEPA filters to prevent contamination. Life safety plans are in place to ensure patient and staff safety during construction, with specific phasing for the O.R. and Pharmacy dumbwaiters. The project also addresses potential asbestos and lead paint, requiring notification to the VA COR if detected. Commissioning by a third-party inspector is mandated, and facility staff will receive training on the new equipment. All work must minimize disruption to hospital operations, potentially requiring after-hours work in sensitive areas, and includes repairing any damage to existing construction.
The "Bronx Dumbwaiter - Replace Dumbwaiters" project (#526-22-115) outlines the comprehensive requirements for replacing two dumbwaiters, one in the Pharmacy and one in Operations, at a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. The project involves extensive general construction, demolition, and installation of new dumbwaiter systems, adhering to VA master specifications and various building codes. Key aspects include strict safety and infection control measures, detailed security procedures for personnel and sensitive information, and careful coordination to minimize disruption to the 24/7 operating medical center. The contractor is responsible for site preparation, waste management, quality control, and providing as-built drawings and comprehensive warranty management. The project also details requirements for temporary utilities, photographic documentation, and training for VA personnel on the new equipment. Specific drawing sheets cover architectural, electrical, and fire alarm plans related to the dumbwaiter replacement.
This document outlines a construction contract for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, focusing on upgrading or replacing OR and Pharmacy Dumbwaiters in Building 100. The project requires furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials, adhering to all applicable local, state, federal, and national codes, VA directives, and project-specific requirements. The scope includes demolition of existing dumbwaiters and associated systems, creating new access panels, and installing new dumbwaiters, tracks, switches, call buttons, doors, motors, and emergency power lines. The contractor is responsible for hazardous material abatement up to 400 square feet, maintaining fire ratings, and following strict safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols. Work is primarily scheduled during off-hours and weekends to minimize disruption. The contractor must utilize the Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project correspondence and submissions, and a full-time site superintendent with a minimum of 5 years of electrical trade experience is required. The estimated completion time is 270 calendar days, with a one-year warranty on all work.