Construction updates

The new Center for Ambulatory Care will consolidate nearly all ambulatory care clinics into one facility to provide diagnostic and treatment clinics for outpatient and inpatient Veterans. This project involves the demolition of exceptionally high-risk buildings, specifically buildings 4, 5, 54, MB1, MB2, and MB3.

Project status: Project will be canceled.

The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure improvements:
Electrical - electrical panel upgrade, power (normal, emergency), bonding, UPS, building management system interfaces, assess for new and upgrades to existing HVAC, reconfiguration, expansion and renovation of existing space (demo, new construction, finishes), communication infrastructure (new data outlets, patch panels, upgrade to Cat 6A cable) in buildings as necessary, assess and upgrade fiber infrastructure backbone campus-wide within buildings and between buildings, install diversified path to datacenter for WAN, site prep needs for training space/modular buildings, and hazardous material abatement.

Buildings included in this project are: 4, 5, 6, 7, 40, 41, 42, 43, 50, 54, 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 500, 520, 520 Admin, 530, MB1, MB2, MB3, MB4, PS1, PS2, T-50, T6A, T7A, T7B, T7C, T7D, and T600.

Project status: Project is currently in design and construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2027.

This project is to prepare a site and all utilities and coordinate with the Fisher House Foundation for a construction of a new Fisher House 3.

Project status: Project is currently in construction procurement.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2027.

This project includes security and facility upgrades at the Palo Alto VA site, including installing physical access control in building 5, correcting security and play area safety issues at Childcare in T6B, adding sail‑shade weather protection and upgrading the storm‑drain grate at building 7, and renovating restroom #F2‑360 in building 100 with new finishes and fixtures. All required labor, materials, equipment, and services are included.

Project status: Project is currently in construction phase.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2026.

This project will ensure adequate capacity to perform all sterilization and decontamination functions to current standards by modernizing the area and bringing it into compliance with the VA Design Guide, including inventory management and supply distribution functions.

The project will renovate 18,500 gross square feet of Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and Supply Chain Service (SCS) as well as other areas in the hospital basement to comply with the VA Design Guide. This project will provide temporary swing space to accommodate SPS during construction which includes a sterilization trailer and modular trailer (storage/prep for carts).

Project status: Project is currently in construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2028.

This project will develop a design for a CCTV system that incorporates new components and integrates existing CCTV systems and equipment where feasible for the Palo Alto VA campus and its affiliated campuses, excluding Capitola.

Project status: Project is currently in construction procurement.

The planned construction completion date for phase 1 is fall 2027.

This project will install glass doors in nine patient rooms in the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit to improve accessibility and visibility, and replace glass doors in five existing rooms to enhance functionality and maintain a consistent design within the facility.

Project status: Project is currently in construction phase.

The planned construction completion date is spring 2027.

This project will renovate Building 7 for Spinal Cord Injury Service to upgrade existing patient bedrooms, increase space for physical and occupational therapy, and create additional medical and social work staff offices to improve patient exams and consultations.

Project status: Project is currently in construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2026.

This project will renovate approximately 9,600 gross square feet of existing radiology basement space into 2 MRI suites to alleviate waitlist for patients needing MRI and CT imaging services.

Project status: Project is currently in construction phase.

The planned construction completion date is fall 2026.

This renovation will include replacement of flooring, walls and equipment (dish machine, steam kettles, etc.). This project will also provide a temporary kitchen trailer for the duration of the project.

Project status: Project is complete.

This project will replace the existing 4 fume hoods with new Type C1 or equivalent fume hoods. New fume hoods will have direct exhaust ductwork connections. Custom designed and configurated casework will be provided to accommodate the new fume hoods.

Project status: Currently out for bid/negotiation.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2027.

This project will remove and mitigate all mold and corrosion inside of pool and supporting mechanical rooms. Replace walls in pool with appropriate insulation and wall covering finishes per VA specifications, specifically a resinous wall system. Work inside of supporting mechanical rooms to include replacement and repair of equipment which supports pool operations (to include but not limited to pumps, piping systems, insulation, heat exchangers), removal and replacement of failed flooring which meets VA specifications, and repairs to include limited replacement of HVAC system components.

Project status: Project is currently in construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2026.

This project will construct 3.5 megawatts/hour emergency power supply system generator facility to provide emergency power for future needs of the campus.

Project status: Project is currently in construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2026.

The goal of this project is to retrofit three existing boilers at the Palo Alto facility boiler plant to ensure compliance with the safety standards stipulated in Directive 1810, Master Specifications, and the Boiler Safety Manual, 8th Edition, available on the Technical Information Library (TIL). Additionally, the project aims to rectify the deficiencies outlined in the boiler safety device testing report dated July 20, 2023. The scope of the project focuses on addressing these deficiencies.

Project status: Project is currently in construction.

The planned construction completion date is winter 2026.

This project will renovate building 520 for mental health patient wards (B,C,D) to upgrade existing patient restrooms, security sally ports doors, common areas such as conference rooms, laundry rooms, restraint rooms, dining room, seclusion rooms, interview rooms and improving the existing security camera system to meet with latest VA mental health guidelines. This project also includes replacing the flooring in the non-mental health patient A-ward.

Project status: Project is currently in construction phase.

The planned construction completion date is fall 2027.

This project will prepare the infrastructure in MRI Room G1-105D for the replacement of the MRI table, installation of an ExAblate Neuro MRI focused ultrasound and Visual-ICE MRI cryoblation. Addition of automatic door openers, card readers, and mitigation of noise issues in the Radiology Center.

Project status: Project is currently in construction phase.

The planned construction completion date is fall 2026.