$1.52M Banner Imaging Suite Renovation in Mesa Requires 8 Low Voltage Systems

A $1.52 million Banner Health outpatient imaging suite renovation in Mesa, Arizona requires eight low voltage systems across 6,951 square feet of class 1 medical imaging space, creating an estimated $150,000 opportunity for healthcare-experienced LV contractors in the Phoenix East Valley market.

Project Overview

According to permit records filed with the City of Mesa (PMT25-20801), Banner Health is renovating its existing outpatient imaging suite at 6424 E Broadway Rd to upgrade class 1 imaging spaces including Mammography, DEXA, X-Ray, and Ultrasound rooms. The 6,951-square-foot tenant improvement also covers clinical support areas, staff spaces, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes, with limited structural modifications and finishes.

The project includes special inspection for structural items and deferred submittals for fire sprinklers and fire alarm — typical for medical imaging renovations where shielded imaging rooms and high-voltage equipment dictate sequencing. A separate demolition permit (PMT25-20802) covers the predicate teardown phase.

The site is part of Banner Imaging East Mesa, an established outpatient diagnostic facility offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, DEXA, nuclear medicine, and CT lung cancer screening services. The renovation indicates Banner is reinvesting in high-throughput modalities at this East Valley location.

Project	Banner Outpatient Imaging Suite Renovation
Location	6424 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Total Value	$1.52 million
Square Footage	6,951 SF (tenant improvement)
Project Type	Healthcare / Outpatient Imaging
Status	Active permit
LV Score	10/10
Source	Mesa Building Permits

Key Players

Public permit records identify Banner Health as the project owner and operator. Additional team members (general contractor, architect, engineer of record) are not yet listed in the public filing.

Role	Company	Details
Owner / Operator	Banner Health	One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, headquartered in Phoenix. Operates more than 30 hospitals across six states, with a heavy footprint across Arizona''s East Valley.
Facility	Banner Imaging East Mesa	Outpatient diagnostic imaging center on Broadway Rd in Mesa offering CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, DEXA, and nuclear medicine.

The general contractor will be selected via Banner''s standard procurement process. Contractors who have prequalified with Banner Health''s capital projects group — particularly those holding healthcare-specific safety credentials and ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) experience — are positioned to compete for this and similar work across Banner''s 30+ Arizona facilities.

Low Voltage Systems Breakdown

This project carries an unusually high LV system count for a 6,951 SF tenant improvement: eight integrated systems spanning data, security, life safety, wireless, AV, and clinical communications. The density reflects the complexity of class 1 medical imaging — where every modality room needs RF-shielded penetrations, patient monitoring tie-ins, and DICOM-grade network paths.

System	Category	Scope Description	Complexity
Structured Cabling	Data/Voice	Cat6A horizontal cabling and OM4 fiber backbone for DICOM image transfer between modalities (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray) and the radiology PACS system. Penetrations through RF-shielded imaging rooms require waveguide pass-throughs to preserve shielding integrity.	High
Fire Alarm	Life Safety	Addressable system with smoke and heat detection in imaging rooms, audible/visible notification, and interface to building HVAC for smoke control. Filed as a deferred submittal — requires NFPA 72, 99, and 101 compliance for healthcare occupancy (I-2).	High
Access Control	Security	Card readers and request-to-exit hardware on imaging rooms, control rooms, equipment rooms, and the radiopharmaceutical storage area. Integration with Banner''s enterprise credentialing platform for badge-based access.	Medium
CCTV / Video Surveillance	Security	IP cameras at entrances, lobbies, and imaging room corridors. Recording and retention configured to meet HIPAA-compatible privacy zones; PoE backbone shared with structured cabling.	Medium
Audio/Visual	AV	Patient communication intercoms between control rooms and modality rooms, exam-room displays for patient education, and digital signage in waiting and check-in areas. Integration with Banner''s telehealth platform may apply.	Medium
DAS (Distributed Antenna System)	Wireless	In-building cellular coverage to overcome RF attenuation from imaging-room shielding. Critical for patient phones, staff communication, and mobile workflow tools — typically the most engineering-heavy system in any imaging center.	High
Nurse Call	Life Safety	Staff-assist and code-blue stations in modality rooms and recovery areas, integrated with Banner''s clinical workflow platform. UL 1069 listed devices required.	High
Patient Monitoring	Clinical	Vital-sign telemetry tie-ins for sedation cases (MRI, CT contrast). Integration with the centralized monitoring station and the EHR/PACS data path.	High

Estimated Low Voltage Value

Using industry benchmarks for healthcare projects with high system density, the estimated LV contract value for this renovation is approximately $150,000. Class 1 imaging spaces consistently run on the high end of healthcare LV percentages because of RF shielding coordination, modality integration, and life-safety code density.

Total Project Value	$1,520,000
Estimated LV Percentage (high-end medical)	8%
System Count Multiplier (8 systems)	1.25x
Estimated LV Contract Value	$150,000

For context, a typical $150K LV scope on a healthcare TI of this size might split roughly: $40K structured cabling and fiber, $30K fire alarm (deferred submittal pricing), $20K nurse call and patient monitoring tie-ins, $20K DAS engineering and head-end, $20K access control and CCTV, and $20K AV and digital signage. These are rough guides — exact splits depend on whether modality vendors (Siemens, GE, Philips) supply portions of the equipment-side cabling and integration.

For small-to-mid-sized LV contractors with healthcare experience, this is a single-prime opportunity. For larger integrators, the value lies less in this one permit than in establishing or renewing a relationship with Banner Health''s capital projects pipeline.

Skills and Certifications Required

Eight LV systems in a class 1 imaging environment is a high bar for any contractor''s workforce. Healthcare construction layers infection control, patient safety, and code-density requirements on top of the standard low voltage skill matrix.

System	Key Certifications	Critical Skills
Structured Cabling	BICSI INSTC, INSTF, RCDD (design)	Cat6A termination, fiber splicing, Fluke DSX certification, RF-shielded penetration knowledge
Fire Alarm	NICET Level II+, AZ State License	NFPA 72 / 99 / 101 compliance, SLC/NAC wiring, AHJ coordination, healthcare occupancy
Access Control	Manufacturer (Lenel, Genetec, HID)	Door hardware, IP networking, enterprise credential integration
CCTV	Manufacturer (Axis, Avigilon)	HIPAA-aware camera placement, PoE budgeting, VMS configuration
DAS	BICSI RCDD, RF engineering, carrier training	RF survey, shielded-room mitigation, antenna placement, FCC compliance
Nurse Call	Manufacturer (Rauland, Hill-Rom, Jeron), UL 1069	Healthcare protocols, staff-station integration, code blue workflow
AV	AVIXA CTS, CTS-I	Patient communication systems, digital signage, telehealth integration
Patient Monitoring	Manufacturer (Philips, GE, Mindray)	HL7/DICOM integration, central station tie-in, EHR connectivity

Entry-level techs with BICSI Installer 1 can pull cable, mount devices, and assist on infection-control barriers. Mid-level techs with NICET Level II and BICSI INSTC will lead the fire alarm, structured cabling, and CCTV trades. The project will need at least one RCDD or NICET Level III for design oversight on the DAS and fire alarm submittals — both deferred packages that AHJ review will scrutinize.

Arizona requires a state-issued low voltage contractor license (typically the L-67 Alarm and Communication classification or CR-67). Contractors should verify their licensing is current and that any subcontracted nurse call and patient monitoring work falls under properly licensed scope.

Market Signal

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country and the dominant healthcare employer across Arizona''s East Valley. A renovation at the Broadway imaging center signals continued investment in outpatient diagnostic capacity rather than acute-care expansion — consistent with a national trend of hospital systems pushing imaging volume into ambulatory settings to reduce overhead and improve patient throughput.

For LV contractors, this matters in three ways. First, outpatient imaging TIs are frequent — far more frequent than ground-up hospital builds. Banner alone operates dozens of imaging locations across the East Valley, and each one cycles through equipment refreshes every 7–10 years. Second, the system count per square foot is high: 8 systems in 6,951 SF is roughly one LV system per 870 SF, dramatically denser than office, retail, or industrial benchmarks. Third, the ICRA and infection-control overhead means the field of qualified bidders is smaller than for commercial work — contractors who invest in healthcare credentials carry that pricing power into every bid.

The East Valley (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe) has been one of the fastest-growing healthcare submarkets in the country since 2020, driven by population in-migration and Banner''s consolidation of regional outpatient capacity. Permits at Banner Desert, Banner Baywood, Banner Gateway, and the East Mesa imaging hub appear regularly in Mesa''s commercial permit feed. Contractors who track this pipeline systematically — rather than reacting to one-off opportunities — are best positioned to win Banner''s recurring work.

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