C -- UPGRADE MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM, PROJECT 655-02-105

Notice Date

May 22, 2001

Contracting Office

VAMC, 1500 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48602

ZIP Code

48602

Solicitation Number

655-01-22

Response Due

June 21, 2001

Point of Contact

Marsden,Charles (989) 497-2500, ext. 3074

E-Mail Address

SAGINAW.VA.GOV (charles.marsden@med.va.gov)

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan is soliciting for the services of an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to provide services for Project 655-02-105, Upgrade Medical Gas System. First phase services are to include but not limited to extensive field verification of record drawings (the A/E is to develop detailed as-built drawings based upon thorough field surveying); surveying and reporting (reports of existing findings); review of N.F.P.A. code requirements; JCAHO requirements; VA design manual requirements; preparation of design development plans; selection of equipment to be used for the basis of design; and a magnitude cost estimate in accordance with VA estimating criteria. Second phase services are to include but not limited to pre-design field verification of existing conditions; Construction drawings and specifications; and a detailed construction cost estimate in accordance with VA estimating criteria (estimates shall be provided at each stage of design); shop drawing reviews; record drawing preparation and construction inspections. Offeror should be able to show extensive experience in designing renovation of VA hospital projects. Prepare construction drawings and specifications, construction cost estimates, proposed construction schedule and provide necessary construction period services for the Project 655-02-105, Upgrade Medical Gas System. The project may require associated architectural , electrical and mechanical work. All design work will be in accordance with the current VA design guides, standards and requirements, NFPA, ASHRAE and local and federal codes. The A/E shall develop the Design Development, and the Construction Documents (drawings and specifications) as per requirements of the VA Handbool H-08-15, Volume C. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, (2) Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, when requested, and (3) any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown on or before close of business no later than the 30th day after the date of apperance of this announcement in the CBD will be considered. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of service required will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required, that include: (1)professional capabilities; (2)specialized experience and technical competence; (3) capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4)past performance on contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules; (5)geographical location and knowledge of the locality of the project; (6) demonstrate success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) any other special qualification required under this announcement by the contracting activity. This is not a request for proposal. Procurement is subject to the availability of funds. The proposed contracT is 100% set aside for small business concerns. All requests for information should be in writing and faxed to Chuck Marsden, Contracting Officer, (989) 791-2221.

Record

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