THE PROJECT SCOPE ENCOMPASSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DIETARY KITCHEN RELOCATING THE FOODSERVICE PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT FACILITIES CURRENTLY HOUSED IN BUILDING “B300” ON THE NORTH CAMPUS TO A NEW LOCATION ON THE SOUTH CAMPUS OF THE 400-ACRE VA WEST LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER. THE NEW KITCHEN IS 28,786 BGSF TWO-STORY FACILITY, INCLUDING ROOFTOP MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SOLAR PANELS, HOUSING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES SERVING THE FUTURE ESSENTIAL CARE TOWER (ECT) AS WELL AS SELECT REMOTE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER LA AREA.