Renovation of a mixed-use development in Hines, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Exhaust Fan Replacement and Installation Services. In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question and answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer JERRI.SCHUSTER@va.gov no later than FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, AT 10:00AM LOCAL TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties Exhaust Fan Replacement and Installation Services for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines,IL. Pricing will be inclusive, including travel. Please see Statement of Work (SOW) for details. Location of Service The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, travel, management, and equipment necessary for the repair of items described in this document at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (HINES VAH), 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois 60141. 2. Period of Performance The period of performance shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days after contract award. This period reflects the entire contract period to include preconstruction periods, administrative time, and contract close out. Actual onsite construction time is not expected to exceed (120) days from initial mobilization. A detailed schedule must be provided to the COR within 30 days after receiving the contract notice to proceed and prior to any onsite work. 3. Background/History/Current Conditions Hines VA is an active medical campus. The contractor must not interfere with patient care or VA staff unless given permission in writing from the COR/CO. Currently, Penthouse B has an Exhaust fan the discharges into the penthouse instead of the outside. This means that contaminated air is discharging into the space. 4. Objective Complete the re-route of the ductwork outside of the building with a new in-line exhaust fan. 5. Scope of Work This contract includes the following: _ Contractor will provide and install a new .25hp (Minimum) in-line fan providing a minimum of 350cfm and all necessary duct work to discharge the new exhaust out of SICU. Contractor can utilize the structure above to hand the new fan unit. _ Contractor to remove existing .25 hp exhaust fan from its current location in penthouse B and utilize the current curbing. _ Contractor will extend the new ductwork vertically 10' from the floor, install a 90_ fitting and run new duct to the exterior of the building. _ Contractor will cut wall to allow duct work to penetrate the building, Provide and install all necessary flashing, and make the exterior duct work go up 2' and 90_ so water cannot run down the duct. The end of the duct will have screening to prevent vermin from entering and nesting (This needs to be removable for cleaning). All supports for the ductwork on the exterior that is tied to the building will be sealed to prevent water intrusion. _ Contractor will test the areas the exhaust fan is serving and verify the required CFM of each exhaust vent. If minimum CFM is not reached, the contractor will make modifications until the required CFM is reached.