Renovation of a medical facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

As of August 26, 2022, a design firm has been selected for the project. A firm timeline for construction has not been disclosed. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall provide professional technical services, including construction period and commissioning services for the complete design for Project No. 521-19-108, Correct Kitchen, Equipment and Gas System Deficiencies. Required documents typically include schematics preliminary plans, working drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents (final drawings, specifications, and cost estimate). The purpose of this project is to address identified failing plumbing facility conditions. Project will include the renovation of the entire Food and Nutrition Service area, including the main kitchen, existing retherm room and administrative spaces. The intent of the project is to create a modern, state of the art facility that meets all sanitation and infection control measures, upgrades existing equipment and utilities, and maintains a logical flow within the space. To the greatest extent possible, project will be phased to allow the main kitchen to continue operations in order to provide meals to patients, at all times, in some capacity. Project will correct specific identified failing FCA issues associated with the main kitchen area of the facility that are in need of correction. In addition, provide construction period services for hazardous material abatement, demolition, construction, inspection, and testing of all work for project 521-19-108 Correct Kitchen, Equipment and Gas System Deficiencies. Contractor personnel shall specialize in hospital enhanced dining systems development and have a minimum of 5 years experience working as contractors for VA healthcare facilities in the area of enhanced dining systems. A list of at least three references consisting of current and prior clients will be required. Work may include, but is not limited to, architectural, electrical, HVAC, fire protection and plumbing. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.