Renovation of a mixed-use development in Boston, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks professional architectural and engineering (A/E) services for a Firm Fixed Price contract to design the upgrade of elevators in Buildings 1 and 2 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, part of the Boston Healthcare System. The project includes developing complete design documents, specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, and providing construction period services. The scope involves upgrading 11 elevators in Buildings 1 and 2, including machine room modernization, replacement of elevator components, compliance with VA and ANSI/ASME standards, and integration with building systems such as HVAC, fire protection, and security. Additionally, four elevators in Building 3 will be evaluated for deficiencies, with a report and recommendations for repair or replacement. The design must include a construction phasing plan to minimize disruption to medical center operations and incorporate Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM). The A/E firm must have expertise in elevator modernization for acute care hospitals and medical centers, and the vertical transportation specialist must be an experienced, independent consultant. Evidence your firm has experience with upgrading elevator designs with a magnitude of construction ranging between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 or larger in a city setting. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.