Z2DA - Urgent Care Access Improvement - 657A4-24-104

The project will install an exterior door and stairs for roof access in the stairwell between the 2nd and 3rd floors in Building 1 of the John J. Pershing VA Health Care System, Poplar Bluff, MO. This will require the removal of an existing window, installing a roof access door into the existing window opening, and installing exterior metal stairs with handrails for access to the roof. Access door and hardware shall be compatible with VA TIL design requirements (core to be provided by VA).

All aspects of the design must be OSHA compliant, and an exterior platform is acceptable if deemed required to meet standards. The project will also install a patient platform stair lift for motorized wheelchair from the ground floor staircase to the Lower-level Urgent care. The lift shall have a Minimum lift capacity of 400lbs and ability to fold and store away from foot traffic adjacent to stairwell. Lift shall be an Artira type lift manufactured by Garaventa Lift Company or equal.

Contractor responsible for modifications to stairwell for complete installation. Power requirements as required by manufacturer and to be installed on isolated circuit back to existing Urgent Care electrical closet by contractor. Flexible electrical conduit (MC Cable) is not permissible and must be solid piped.