The Soldiers' Home in Chelsea has buildings with original construction dates ranging from 1882 up to 1942 with various types of construction. The buildings house a variety of residents and or programs including but not limited to dormitories, long term care center, outpatient clinic and power plant. The Soldiers' Home in Chelsea seeks House Doctor Designers to prepare certifiable studies, final design documents and construction administration services for a variety of renovations, alteration, modernization, repairs and general building upgrades. Renovations and repairs to existing buildings must comply with standards for The Joint Commission, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Health, and various state and local regulatory agencies. If the selected designer is appointed for final design, the General Scope of Work will be defined by the certifiable building study and "Designer Procedures Manual."