ACQUISITION & MATERIEL MANAGEMENT (90C), VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1900 E MAIN ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832-5198

C -- UPGRADE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, BLDGS 58, 98, 101, 102 & 103 SOL 550-4-99 DUE 101398 POC Cari Walton, Contract Specialist, (217)-431-6538 Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Danville, Illinois is seeking an architect/engineering firm to prepare 100% complete construction drawings and specifications and shall provide construction period services for project #550-302. Project design work will include: separation of existing 'essential' electrical systems serving bldgs 58, 98, 101, 102, & 103 into 'equipment' and 'emergency' (i.e. life safety & critical) systems in accordance with project #550-98-008 recommendations and NFPA 70 (NEC) article 517.60; correct NFPA 99 and NEC deficiencies/violations as documented from the recently completed project #550-98-008, "Inspect, Test, & Adjust Electrical System"; incorporate designs developed as part of project 550-98-008 to improve power factor; replace main switchgear, main distribution panels and sub-panels, motor control centers, and dry-type transformers serving bldgs 58, 98, 101, 102, 103 & 104; replace select main distribution panels and sub-panels in bldg 98; install station-wide energy management system; install emergency generator system for bldg 64/72; lead paint and asbestos abatement shall be included in the design, if their presence dictates removal/containment. The proposed contract is unrestricted and competitive negotiations shall be used to award contract. The geographical limitation for consideration is within a 150-mile radius of the city limits of Danville, Illinois. Any submissions from outside of this area will not be considered. The estimated cost range of the construction project that shall follow is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. All work under this contract, exclusive of Government review time, shall be completed within 180 calendar days. The following evaluation factors shall be used in the source selection process to identify the most highly qualified sources: a) specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work to be performed; b) specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and record of working together as a team; c) professional capacity of the firm in the designated geographic areas to perform the work within time limitations; d) past record of performance on contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs; e) geographic location and facilities of the working office which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located; f) demonstrate success in cost effective design and achieving energy efficiency in facility design and in meeting design schedules and construction cost limitations; g) demonstrate quality of design and technical services provided on other similar projects. Interested offerors shall submit two copies of Standard Form 254 "Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire" and Standard Form 255 "Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project" to: Contract Specialist (90C), Cari Walton, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IL 61832 by the close of business on October13, 1998. This is not a request for proposals. If you have any technical questions, call Tom Koerting at (217)442-8000, ext. 5981; and if you have any contractual questions, call Cari Walton at (217)431-6538. Posted 09/09/98 (I-SN247555). (0252)

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