Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401-5799

C -- A/E DESIGN SERVICES TO EXPAND SPECIALTY CLINICS SOL 534-13-99 DUE 111298 POC Mary S. Whittaker, Contracting Officer, (843)577-5011, Ext. 7789 Provide A/E Design Services to develop existing general design concepts & produce final construction documents, cost estimates & construction period services for Project No. 534-302, Expand Specialty Clinics. Project expands Specialty Clinics in Wing "1D" into recently vacated Research spaces in Wing "2D". Work includes exam rooms and minor procedure areas at the Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, SC. SIC: 8712. Disciplines involved may include, but are not limited to: Architectural, electrical, mechanical, industrial hygiene, and interior design. Industrial hygiene and limited interior design services will be required during preparation of construction documents. All professional services including industrial hygiene and interior design shall be a part of the design team announced in the SF 254's and 255's. Specific evaluation factors, not in priority order shall be: 1) Professional qualifications of the entire team in areas necessary for the satisfactory performance of the required services. The team will be give particular attention for its overall coordination; previous experience in working together as a team; and estimating capabilities. Individual members of the team will be considered for their professional qualifications and experience relevant to the project. 2) Specialized experience and technical competence by all members of the team in health care facilities, with examples of similar type project designs. 3) Prior experience by all members of the team in the design of alterations, maintenance and repair projects, development of conceptual designs, and preparation of construction documents including, estimates and specifications. 4) Experience of team members in the coordination of architectural finishes; particularly within the limitations of an Interior Design Masterplan. 5) Capacity of all members of the team to produce construction documents by June, 1999, and a demonstrated ability to design within a given budget. 6) Past performance of all members of the team on contracts with Government agencies as well as private industry, in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 7) Location of principle firm within a one hundred fifty (150) mile geographical radius of Charleston, SC. 8) Computer Assisted Drafting (ACADR13) capabilities. Graphic information will be provided to the A/E and returned to the VA in AutoCAD Release 13 format. A/E firms are required to responde in writing if interested and shall submit a completed SF 254 and 255. SF 254's are NOT kept on file at this VAMC. Firms responding to this announcement by close of business, (4:30 pm, Charleston, SC, time) Nov. 12, 1998, will be considered. Firms selected for interview will be requested to present their approach for this project and demonstrate their experience. This is not a request for proposal. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds. Posted 10/09/98 (W-SN261176). (0282)

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