SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- RENOVATE BUILDING 51 AT HZ
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Office (90C-H);VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;7180 Highland Drive;Pittsburgh PA 15206
- ZIP Code
- 15206
- Solicitation Number
- VA24410RP0263
- Response Due
- 7/16/2010
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Bill Matelan
- E-Mail Address
-
cting
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- V A Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking professional design services from an architect-engineering (A/E) firm to develop preliminary drawings, working drawings and specifications for the renovation of the current long term care unit 3B located on the third floor (approx 19,400 SF); and the former lab on the ground floor (approx 2,020 SF) of building 51 at our Heinz Facility, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. This project will provide a "home-like" environment for the Veterans living on the unit. This project includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Evaluation and design for/to: 1.Reduce Resident census from 40 beds to 29 beds by maximizing the number of single patient rooms on 3B 2.Remove large central nurse station and create smaller, strategically placed nurse stations 3.Improved Resident storage 4.Improved equipment storage to reduce corridor congestion 5.New equipment locations (i.e.: pyxis and other medication dispensing systems) 6.New TV's in Residents' rooms 7.Dining rooms, living rooms, and full service kitchens for use by Residents, Staff, and Visitors 8.New nurse call system to fully integrate into the existing nurse call system. System hardware shall consist of a nurse/patient communications network comprised of nurse consoles, control stations, dome lights, entertainment cords, call cords, TV's, pull cord stations, emergency push button stations, wiring; and other options such as bed side-rail interfaces, pocket page interfaces, computer interfaces, printer interfaces, wireless/telephone network interfaces, infrared locating system interface, and HL-7 integration 9.Conference room with full audio/visual capabilities 10.Patient lifts in each Resident room 11.Upgraded/improved patient and staff shower/toilet rooms 12.Overnight room for family and visitors 13.Game rooms 14.Furniture options (Healthcare/Hospitality) 15.New aesthetically pleasing headwall system 16.Upgraded, dimmable lighting options B. Evaluation and design modifications to create new staff locker/restrooms in building 51, ground floor. This locker room shall accommodate this Unit's entire nursing staff C. Evaluation of the existing HVAC mechanical and ventilation system servicing the renovated area D. Evaluation and design modifications to the existing electrical distribution system servicing the renovated spaces to provide sufficient power to all new lighting, equipment, and program required areas E. Evaluation and design modifications to the existing plumbing system servicing the renovated spaces to provide sufficient water supply and drain lines to all new plumbing fixtures and equipment in the area F. Design for all new interior finishes of the renovated space including floors, ceilings, casework, doors, lighting, and wall surfaces G. Recommend bid alternatives as necessary to meet the budget limitations H. Construction will need to be addressed in multiple phases to allow hospital operations to continue during construction. Phasing will be determined during the 50% design review. Phasing must work within budget and allow the VA to continue operations at minimal interference I. The project will follow the guidelines established in the VA Pittsburgh Master Space Plan and will be in compliance with space criteria as referenced in VA Handbook 7610 J. A/E shall: 1. Pay particular attention on USAF, NFPA, BOCA, VA Handbook 7610 space criteria and PG 18-9 space planning criteria, PG 18-12 Design Guides and Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care 2. Make site visits as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project 3. Field verify every aspect that relates to the project (including verifying all dimensions) 4. Comply with all ICRA requirements/regulations 5. Arrange for and oversee the performance of topographic surveys, test borings, test pits, soil tests, subsurface exploration and other such investigations 6. Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2007 and have access to Microsoft Word 2000 This requisition is unrestricted (open to both small and large businesses); the construction estimate is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; the NAICS code is 541330: and the small business size standard is $4,500,000. Interested firms shall submit three (3) copies of current SF 330 (available on-line at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formType=SF) to the attention of: Bill Matelan, Contracting Officer, V A Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, 90C-H, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The outer envelope shall clearly identify the Solicitation Number: VA-244-10-RP-0263. Information package may be hand delivered to the Contracting Officer. Phone inquiries, faxes, and electronic submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for receipt of SF-330's by the Contracting Officer is July 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm (Eastern). Selection criteria shall be in accordance with FAR 36.602-1 and VAAR 836.602. Potential vendors are bound by the clauses contained in FAR part 4.11 and 4.12 (CCR and ORCA registration, et al.) This is not a request for proposal. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this sources sought announcement.
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