Emergency Dept Suicide Risk Mitigation Fence Statement of Work

Department of Veterans Affairs
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

629-25-104

EMERGENCY DEPARMENT SUICIDE RISK MITIGATION FENCE

CONSTRUCTION

Statement of Work

July 13, 2026

1.

GENERAL GUIDANCE

1.1.

Title of Project: Emergency Department Suicide Risk Mitigation Fence

1.2.
Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and resources required to achieve the following construction services: 1.2.1. Contractor shall perform construction services including, at a minimum, installation of fencing per drawings and specifications provided (ref. TMM 2515_Architecture_BID DOCUMENTS & 2515 VA New Orleans ED Fence - SPECIFICATIONS – BD) as well as the completion of tasks listed in Sections 1.2.1 thru 1.2.7. 1.2.1.a

ASSOCIATED TASKS

The Contractor shall complete construction for the installation of a new coated non-climb fencing and stainless-steel cable mesh infill screening along both outboard sides of the emergency ramp driveway as well as the entire perimeter of the second level emergency department parking deck which will also include the oval-shaped opening in the middle. The fence construction will act as a suicide prevention structure for any likelihood of fatalities. 1.2.2. The Contractor shall complete the requirements as specified in this statement of work. The Contractor shall provide all necessary investigations, verification of as-built conditions, and construction administration for the execution of the project. The contractor shall review all product submittals for construction plan compliance, conduct site visits, review requests for information (RFI), maintain and produce accurate post construction documents for submission to the VA.
1.2.3. The project shall include all site development services and construction services necessary to complete the tasks described herein.
1.2.4. Work shall occur for the following location:
1.2.4.1.
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
1.2.4.2.
Background: This project is for the Emergency Department Entrance Ramp (Bldg E, 2nd Floor), and it will correct discrepancies in response to VA Suicide Risk Mitigation. The ramp and landing are currently non-compliant: the walls at the ramp and central opening at landing do not meet the 96" above finish level as identified in the VA standards for architectural barriers and fall protection.
1.2.5. Performance Period: The Contractor shall complete all construction services required