CM/Engineering Task Order Contract, VISN 6
Staffing project for construction projects at VA hospital campuses in VISN 6.
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Selected work.
Six featured projects across federal healthcare, courthouse renovation, structural seismic upgrade and renewable energy feasibility, with a deeper portfolio of past performance below. The kind of work our team delivers, day in and day out.
Index
Six projects.
01 / VA · MEP & Structural
Campus boiler plant replacement
Albany VAMC, NY: boiler replacement, switchgear upgrades and a new backup generator at the central utility plant.
02 / VA · Seismic · $6.5MSeismic compliance & structural reinforcement
East Orange, NJ: buttress walls, structural steel and full seismic bracing brought a VA boiler plant into compliance with current codes.
03 / GSA · Architecture & MEPJudges chamber renovation
Moakley Courthouse, Boston: modernizing systems and finishes while preserving the courthouse's distinguished character.
04 / VA · Fire Alarm · $3.2MFire alarm system upgrade, 23 buildings
Bedford VA Medical Campus: complete fire alarm modernization across 23 active hospital buildings, NFPA and VA Design Guide compliant.
05 / VA · Steam · $12.6MCampus steam pipe replacement
Manchester VAMC: remote-camera survey and 3D scanning enabled accurate design in a 500-foot subbasement tunnel under active patient care.
06 / VA · Geothermal · NEPAGeothermal feasibility study
VAMC Reno, NV, 2,200-foot test well, NEPA Environmental Assessment and FONSI determination, geothermal viability confirmed.
Past performance
The broader portfolio.
A deeper sample of 86 projects delivered for the VA, GSA and other federal and institutional clients, across MEP, structural, commissioning, construction management and environmental work. Filter by discipline.
Construction Support, Oklahoma City VAMC
Staffing project for construction projects at the Oklahoma City VA hospital campus.
EHRM Construction Support, Memphis VAMC
Staffing project for EHRM upgrades at the Memphis VA hospital campus. The scope requires two full-time on-site construction managers.
Boiler Plant Replacement, Sacramento VA
Full design services to replace the boiler plant with three new boilers and a control room.
Modernize Boiler Plant Mather
Consolidation of steam and hot water boilers into a single central plant.
Solar PV Construction Management & Commissioning, Houston VAMC
Alares provided construction management oversight and commissioning services for the 5.
On-site Construction Support, VISN 16 Various Campuses
Staffing project for construction projects at several VA hospital campuses.
CHP Plant Construction Management, Newington VAMC
Alares served as the Department of Veterans Affairs' construction manager (owner's rep) for this new Combined Heat and Power Plant.
New Animal Research Building 83 Phase 1
Design of 100% outside air handler systems, laboratory air controls, and an air cooled chiller.
Boiler Plant Replacement, Albany VAMC
Comprehensive design for replacing aging boilers with four new units sized for future growth.
Research Facility (Building 83), Bedford VAMC
Alares and New England Engineering provided MEP/FP and data communication services for the new Research Facility building at Bedford VA Medical Center.
Newington VAMC CHP Commissioning
Alares served as the Department of Veterans Affairs' commissioning agent for the new combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the Newington VA Medical Center.
VAMC West Roxbury SCI Building Addition
Design for a new building addition for Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder patients.
Steam Distribution Replacement, VAMC
Replacement of the steam distribution system throughout the hospital. Scope included load calculations for proper sizing of the new system, replacement of underground…
Urgent Care New Building Commissioning
As the prime commissioning agent, Alares provided whole building commissioning services for the new Urgent Care building at the Manchester VAMC comprising…
Design/Build Columbarium, Fence, Sidewalk, and Guardrail
This project demonstrates Alares experience with historical structures.
Renovate Oncology and Infusion Clinic at the Las Vegas VAMC
Comprehensive design for oncology clinic renovation including pharmacy compounding rooms compliant with USP 797/800.
Brockton Mental Health Addition Design
Alares provided MEP/FP and data communication design services as a subconsultant to William Pevear Architects who was the prime architect.
Seismic Design East Orange
Alares provided design services to evaluate and upgrade the Boiler Plant Building frame structure and nonstructural components to achieve full compliance with the VA…
VA West Roxbury Emergency Department Renovation
Alares provided all MEP design services to renovate the emergency department at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center.
Underground Utility Replacement White River Junction
Prime design for campus-wide underground utility improvements, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and steam systems.
Underground Utility Tunnel Design, Reno VAMC
Alares designed a new utility tunnel from the boiler plant across Kirman Avenue to the hospital at Reno VAMC, NV.
Underground Water Upgrade Design, Northampton VAMC MA
Alares performed design and construction administration services for the Water System Improvements and Legionella Prevention at the Northampton VA Medical Center.
Commissioning Chiller System, Jamaica Plain VAMC
Alares was contracted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to serve as the commissioning agent (CxA) of a newly installed central chiller plant at the Jamaica…
Chilled water pipe replacement
Alares, serving as the prime designer, provided full design services for the replacement of 10,000 linear feet of chilled water distribution piping.
AHU and Chiller Replacement
Alares designed AHU and chiller replacements for the VA Medical Center in Manchester serving the CLC.
Stockton MRI and CAT Scan Building
Full A/E services for the creation of an imaging center including a 2,250 SF MRI building.
Chiller Plant and Cooling Tower Replacement
Alares served as the Quality Control Manager for the design and engineering services to upgrade the chillers and cooling towers for the GSA federal building in…
Air Handler Replacements
Alares designed major and minor repairs to the heating, ventilation, air conditions (HVAC) equipment at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Mental Health Renovation, Brockton VAMC
11,000 GSF renovation to mental health ward 22C, including a new building addition.
B15 CLC HVAC Upgrades, VAMC
Design for the replacement of two air handlers and an air-cooled chiller, including new ductwork and relocation of air handlers to the roof.
Fire Alarm Upgrade Design
Alares provided all professional architectural and engineering (A/E) services necessary to develop complete construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates…
VAMC FCA Repairs
FCA repairs for parking structures, stairways, and retaining walls, focusing on concrete spalling and metal deterioration.
IT Infrastructure Upgrades
Alares provided MEP design services to renovate mechanical and utility space into IT Data closets within Building 1, Building 2, and Building 3 and within all…
Window Replacement, VAMC Big Spring TX
Alares provided design services to replace windows in Building 1. The work consists of demolition of current windows and replace with new frame and glazing.
VAMC Reno Compounding Room Upgrades
Repurposing of existing patient exam rooms into a state-of-the-art Pharmacy Compounding facility to comply with USP 797/800 guidelines, including designing a clean…
VISN 17 Facilities Retro-Commissioning
VISN 17 Facilities Energy Consuming Equipment Condition Assessment, BAS System Condition Analysis and Report, System Testing, Analysis and Report, Logging Device…
Replace and Upgrade Central Medical Air Systems
Under IDIQ contract, Alares designed the replacement of Hospital Air, Hospital Vacuum, Laboratory Air, and Laboratory Vacuum equipment for the Sacramento VA hospital.
Refrigeration Replacement
Under IDIQ contract, Alares provided design services for the Hussman Refrigerant Equipment and Pipe replacement at Reno VAMC.
Exterior Repairs, J.C. Cleveland Federal Building
Alares managed the design sketches and product specifications as required for the bidding of temporary repairs to the exterior concrete parapet and the Dry Storage…
HVAC Upgrades, Norris Cotton Federal Bldg
EFI scope included evaluating the louver location for the new DOAS to comply with P-100, identifying the potential equipment location, verifying adequacy of the…
2nd Floor Balcony Repairs, Brockton Housing Authority
Providing architecture and structural engineering for the Brockton balcony repairs.
AE Chiller Replacement, Manchester VAMC NH
Alares designed a new chilled water system for the VA Medical Center in Manchester.
AHU Replacement, Childhood Center
Services included investigation, concept design, construction documents, and construction period services
Air Handler Replacement B727
Alares served as the Commissioning Agent for the air handler replacement for Building B727 at the Sacramento VAMC.
Brockton EUL Support Services
Consulting services to provide direct technical, analytical, and transactional support for the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) project at the Brockton VAMC in Massachusetts.
CLE K-Wing Cx-CM
Electrical engineering for the renovate Research K-Wing project consisting of complete interior demolition (except for room K119) and re-work of the 1st and 2nd…
CM Services for OKC VA Medical Center
Construction Management (CM) support services for the EHRM Project Support Project at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center.
Chilled Water System and Cooling Tower Repairs, Derby Border Station
Comprehensive design and commissioning for chilled water infrastructure upgrades, including cooling towers, chillers, pumps, and controls.
Chiller/Cooling Towers Cx, VAMC
Commissioning services for phased cooling system equipment replacement, including the removal of six cooling towers and installation of a new 1,500-ton chiller.
Cleveland AHU Commissioning
Commissioning for air handler unit upgrades at the Cleveland VAMC. Reported 75% complete as of August 2024 with anticipated completion April 2025
Cleveland AHU Cx, Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC
Commissioning services for air handling unit replacement at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Clinical Services Building Commissioning, Manchester VAMC
Construction phase commissioning and warranty phase commissioning services for the Clinical Services Building at Manchester VA Medical Center.
Commissioning Agent Construction Services, Urgent Care New Building
Alares provided whole building commissioning services for the new Urgent Care building addition comprising approximately 20,000 square feet at the Manchester VA…
Commissioning Campus Electrical Distribution System Baltimore
Alares was the prime contractor for the commissioning of the campus electrical upgrades at the Baltimore VAMC.
Commissioning for Building 108A Mental Health
As the prime commissioning agent, Alares provided commissioning services for a 24,000 GSF building addition (Building 108A) to optimize the building infrastructures…
Construction & Project Management Services Mather (CM/PM IDIQ)
Construction and Project Management (CM/PM) services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) VISN 21 Facilities Engineering Project Managers.
Construction Support Multiple Projects, Denver VAMC
The contract requires an on-site construction manager to help the VA manage its construction projects.
Dayton EUL Due Diligence Support
Direct technical, analytical, and transactional support including Project Management Plan, Property Studies (Phase I/II ESA, NHPA Section 106, Archaeological Study)…
ED Addition Cx, Cleveland VAMC
Alares served as the commissioning agent for the new Emergency Department New Addition.
EHRM Construction Management, Memphis VA Medical Center
Managed a broad range of professional and technical consultative tasks related to operations, renovation, and current and new construction programs supporting EHRM.
EHRM Cx, Sacramento/Mather VAMC
Commissioning oversight of EHRM infrastructure upgrades at the Sacramento/Mather VAMC.
EUL Services Menlo Park
Technical, analytical, and transactional support for Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) project at Menlo Park VAMC.
EUL Services Monterey
Technical, analytical, and transactional support for Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) project at Monterey VAMC.
EUL Services Prescott
Technical, analytical, and transactional support for Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) project at Prescott VAMC.
Exterior Masonry Repairs, Quincy Housing Authority
Providing architecture and structural engineering for the exterior masonry repairs for Quincy Housing Authority.
Facility Condition Assessment for FBI Building
Alares was engaged by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) for an FBI Federal Building.
Facility Condition Assessment, Reno VAMC
Alares was engaged by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to perform a comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) at the Reno VA Medical Center.
Facility Condition Assessments, VISN 21
Alares was engaged by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to perform comprehensive Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) across four VA facilities in VISN 21: the…
GSA Border Station Environmental Assessment
Alares managed the environmental assessment of the existing border station.
Houston VAMC Building 108 Mental Health Renovation Commissioning
Alares was the prime commissioning agent for this 24,000 GSF building addition (Building 108A) at the Houston VA Medical Center.
Jamaica Plain Upgrade Water Distribution
This project replaced the aging domestic water distribution system including the 12 primary booster pumps for the main 16 story tower.
Life Safety Deficiency Corrections, Manchester VAMC
The objective of this project was to conduct a thorough report/investigation and design of a project to correct the Life Safety Deficiencies located in Stairwell #4…
Mechanical Deficiencies Commissioning, Lexington VAMC
Commissioning services for correcting various mechanical system deficiencies at Troy Bowling Lexington VA Medical Center
Milwaukee EUL Due Diligence Support
Consulting services to provide direct technical, analytical, and transactional support for securing the successful execution of the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) project…
OSTI Water Study, USDOE Tennessee
Water Consumption Audit for OSTI facility, US Department of Energy, Tennessee
Retro-Commissioning VISN 1 New England
Comprehensive RCx services for over 8.0 million square feet of facility space.
Retrocommissioning Assessments VISN 17 (2025)
Alares was engaged by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to perform retro-commissioning (RCx) services across 10 VA medical campuses in VISN 17, covering more…
Seismic Evaluation for Structural and Non-Structural Components, Reno VAMC
The seismic evaluation was part of a Facility Condition Assessment. As the prime contractor, Alares LLC conducted a comprehensive seismic evaluation and provided…
Seismic Feasibility Studies California
Alares designed and completed seismic building and non-structural evaluations for 45 VA buildings throughout California.
Seismic Feasibility Studies Nationwide
Alares led a comprehensive nationwide seismic study program, grouping 11 geographically dispersed campuses into three regional teams for maximum efficiency.
Seismic Feasibility Study Charleston
Alares provided full Architect/Engineer services for a detailed Tier III seismic evaluation of the VA Medical Center campus, which included 10 seismically separate…
Stockton Gold Star Memorial
Architectural and engineering design services for the memorial infrastructure
VA Manchester Steam and Condensate Distribution System Replacement
The existing steam distribution system at the VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH was beyond its useful life.
VISN 12 ESPC Commissioning Oversight
Alares conducted Cx oversight of five VA campuses in VISN 12 including steam trap replacements, controls upgrades, air handler replacement, and campus central chiller…
Water Pipe Study, VAMC Charleston SC
The existing water system was exhibiting pressure fluctuation throughout the hospital which damaged mixing valves at many of the hospital sinks.
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