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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 07, 2004 FBO #1077
SOURCES SOUGHT

C -- Renovte for SDU-B57

Notice Date

11/5/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona Health Care System, Contracting Officer, (9-90C), 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85723
 

ZIP Code

85723
 

Solicitation Number

678-0025-05
 

Response Due

12/9/2004
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Provide A/E services for Project Number 678-315, Renovate for SDU-B57 at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Tucson, Arizona. Services include site investigation, schematic design, design development, preparation of bid documents, cost estimates, a submittal log and construction period services for renovation of a step down unit in Building 57. Project will renovate the existing unit of approximately 3,500 sf, as well as incorporate an additional 2,500 sf directly adjacent to the SDU to provide the additional bed space. Design disciplines include architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical/electronic and structural. No asbestos abatement services are required. Medical and medical equipment planning is required. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Renovation of an existing 9 bed Step Down Unit (SDU), incorporating additional space outside the current unit to provide for a total of 16 beds. 2) Evalute replacement of components for the existing air-handling unit. 3) Replace all other mechanical systems in their entirety. 4) Replace patient headwall units to conform to current design standards. 5) Connect the existing air handling unit to emergency power. 6) Remove, protect and reinstall the nurse call system. Increase capacity to 16 beds. The A/E shall demonstrate his/her qualifications and the qualifications of each consultant with regard to the published evaluation factors for design and option services. Evaluation factors are of equal importance. Evaluation criteria includes: (1) Professional qualifications of staff assigned to this project including consultants; (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in health care facilities design. Prior experience should include, at a minimum, completion of similar projects, including emergency power installation and code compliance issues where applicable: (3) Capability and commitment of firm to accomplish the design work within the required timeframe: (4) Past performance on recent contracts with Government agencies (emphasis on VA work) and private industry in terms of cost-effective design, estimating, quality of construction documents, compliance with design schedules, change orders and claims. (5) Explain specific internal quality control measures. firm will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to assure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications; (6) geographic proximity to project site and knowledge of locality of the project; (7) Capability of and commitment ot provision of accurate professional services during the construction period, including timely prelies to RFIs, review of submittals & shop drawings, periodic construction inspections and ability to produce construction documents completely compatible with AutoCad 2004. This is a firm-fixed price contract. Estimated construction cost range is between 1 - 2 million. NAICS code 541310. Consideration is limited to firms located within 125-mile radius of SAVAHCS, Tucson, AZ. Firms that meet the requirements lised in this announcement are invited to submit an SF 330 to Carol Lewis 9-90C, SAVAHCS, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 by 4:00 PM local time on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Fax copies will not be considered. SF 254/255 will not be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208. This is not a request for proposal, no solicitation package will be issued.
 

Web Link

RFP 678-0025-05
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=678-0025-05)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Zip Code: 85723

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00704618-W 20041107/041105211831 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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