Building Project

 Crawford County Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a major construction and remodeling project aimed at enhancing the CCMH Medical Clinic, Rehab Services, and patient registration areas.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP)

     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received at INVISION Architecture until 2:00 pm, November 19, 2024, for the CCMH Outpatient Expansion and Renovation Furniture for Crawford County Memorial Hospital,
Denison, Iowa, as described herein and in the plans and RFP which will be on file in the office of INVISION
Architecture, Waterloo, Iowa.

     Proposals will not be opened publicly. The owner, with assistance from INVISION Architecture, will evaluate all submitted proposals and determine a shortlist of vendors to interview the week of December 9.

     The Project consists of the furniture scope for the addition and renovation areas of this project.

     The intention is to award and authorize preparation of contracts for work to be performed as soon as possible.
All proposals and questions shall be submitted to the attention of Angie Nees at INVISION Architecture, 360
Westfield Ave, Suite 401, Waterloo, Iowa 50701 or angien@invisionarch.com and heidiw@invisionarch.com.

DATED this 11th day of October. 2024

Updates

Here are the latest updates as of Monday, October 28, 2024:

• Starting on Tuesday, October 29, the North Drive and parking by the Main Hospital Entrance will be re-opened to thru traffic! However, please note that work will now begin on the South Drive. The South Drive will be closed for up to 10 days as we replace gravel with concrete and complete necessary storm drain repairs in that area.
• If you’re visiting CCMH, please keep this closure in mind and follow posted directions for alternative routes. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our facilities.

Recent and Ongoing Work:

• Clinic Roof: Removal around precast walls (precast removal is still underway).
• Rehab Services: Ongoing flooring and wall demolition, with new water line installations.
• Sprinkler Pipes: Demolition underway in both Clinic and Rehab Services.
• Clinic Addition: Underground plumbing work and exterior footings completed for Clinic addition and Rehab Services infill.

Upcoming Work:

• Finalizing roof and precast removal.
• Beginning wall layout in Rehab Services.
• Starting underground plumbing layout in both Rehab Services and Clinic areas.
• Completing the final phase of interior demolition.

Here are the latest updates as of Friday, October 4, 2024:

• Demolition of walls, ceilings, millwork, and floors is nearing completion in the Rehab Services and Clinic, along with the fire sprinkler, electrical, and mechanical systems in these areas.
• Temporary exterior walls are being built on the west end of the Clinic to allow for the demolition of the precast exterior. Control points and layout for new footings and foundations are complete, and two footing pours for the Clinic addition will be finished this week. Underground plumbing for the addition is also underway.

What’s Next?

• October will focus on exterior work. The Clinic expansion footings will be completed, followed by the installation of new exterior walls.
• Once demolition is finished in the Rehab Services area, footings will be dug and poured for that expansion, followed by new exterior walls. This work is scheduled to take five days and will require periodic closures of the south drive-up to the main entrance. We’ll notify you in advance of these closures.
• After the Rehab Services footings are poured, crews will begin replacing the gravel in the south main drive and the north drive/parking area with concrete. This work will be done in two phases and is expected to take two weeks.
• We anticipate completing all outside work by the end of November, minimizing parking and driveway interruptions on the north side of the building, at least until spring 2025. 

Here are the latest updates as of Thursday, September 5, 2024:

• Thursday, September 5, we will begin removing the “S” wall in the waiting area near the main entrance. This will be completed on Friday, September 6. Removing the “S” wall is required to be able to take the next step, which is…
• The installation of temporary interior construction walls beginning on Monday, September 9 with completion by Wednesday, September 11. The wall will encompass the PT area, former interpreter office, the waiting area by the fireplace and continue down the hall west to the clinic.
• On Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, the temporary interior construction walls will be installed in the clinic area. 
• At the same time, construction crews will be digging the footings for the clinic expansion and completing the installation of the southern-most section of the sanitary sewer for the clinic expansion.

Here are the latest updates as of Monday, August 26, 2024:

• South Drive of the Main Hospital/Clinic Entrance: On August 27, the south drive of the main entrance will be closed to allow the contractor to grub out the vegetation and remove the sidewalk between the PT space and the north clinic space. All patients and visitors will need to use the north drive to access the main hospital/clinic entrance. Please see the attached map. All of the handicapped parking spaces in front of the main hospital/clinic entrance will be available for patients. There will also be enough room for people parking in these space to be able to back out and exit through the north drive.
• Additional closures of the south drive to the main hospital/clinic entrance will occur the week of Labor Dat. Check back later this week for more information.
• The Sanitary Sewer Line installation to the clinic expansion area is complete.

As part of our ongoing clinic expansion and rehab services remodeling project, here are the latest updates as of August 20, 2024:

• Sanitary Sewer Line Installation: A new sanitary sewer line is being installed for the clinic expansion. The installation affects the drive and patient parking north of the main hospital entrance. Please use caution when driving and parking in this area. The sewer line installation is anticipated to be completed no later than Thursday, August 22. Portions of the drive and parking will be temporarily graveled until concrete can be poured at a later date.
• New Signage: New directional signage is being installed in both the emergency and patient parking areas. Please do not enter or park in any of the fenced-in areas.
• Clinic Canopy Removal: Beginning on Wednesday, August 21, the removal of the clinic canopy on the west side of the hospital will begin. This is the first step in the partial deconstruction of a portion of the clinic building to make way for the expansion.
• Patient Assistance: Patients and families are asked to please look for interior signage to help direct them to the proper registration desk for the clinic, lab/radiology, or specialty clinic/same day services. If you have questions, please stop at the Information Desk and guest services will be happy to help you find your way.
• Additional Handicapped Parking: Additional handicapped parking spaces are being added to the north parking area to better accommodate our patients’ needs.

Project Overview

The construction and remodeling project will be conducted in several phases to ensure continuous service to the community while minimizing disruptions. During the first phase, several temporary changes will be implemented:

• Rehab Services: Starting July 29, these offices have temporarily relocated to the new CCMH Outpatient Hospital Services location, formerly the Luft building, on Arrowhead Drive to continue providing uninterrupted care. A new sign has been placed at this location noting the move of Rehab Services to this Arrowhead Drive.
• Patient Parking: Beginning the week of August 5, adjustments will be made, with specific areas designated for patient use. Please follow the updated parking signs for guidance.
• Medical Clinic Entrance: The CCMH Medical Clinic entrance on the west side of the building will close during the week of August 5. All patients will need to use the north main hospital entrance.
• Relocated Services: Spanish-language interpreter services are now located in the former Gift Shop space, The Gift Shop has relocated to the cafeteria. Specialty Clinic, surgery, and same-day services registration are now located in hallway outside of the surgery waiting area. Beginning the week of August 5, medical clinic registration will be relocated to the Specialty Clinic area. Some clinic medical providers will also be relocated to the Specialty Clinic area. Please refer to our directional signage inside the building. Staff and volunteers will be available for wayfinding and assistance.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Services: Will remain at the hospital on the Medical Unit and continue as usual.
• Groundbreaking: Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held on Friday, August 9.

Any additional changes to the location of services, parking, or patient registration will be communicated as the project progresses.

A Message from Erin Muck, President and CEO

Erin Muck, President and CEO, emphasizes CCMH’s dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare during this period of improvement:

“Offering safe, high-quality patient care remains our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this period of improvement. To assist our patients and visitors during the remodeling process, we have implemented directional signage throughout the hospital. Additionally, our staff is always available to answer any questions and provide any guidance you may need.”