VA MEDICAL CENTER, 4801 8TH ST N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303-2099

C -- A/E DESIGN AMBULATORY CARE, MENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC IMPROVEMENT SOL 656-200 DUE 082295 POC Contact Point, CAROL VASSAR, (612)255-6309, Contracting Officer, GARY R. HULTGREN, (612)255-6308 Provide Architect, Engineer & Technical Service to design Ambulatory Care, Mental Hygiene, Clinic, Improvement. Scope to include improve functionality and accessibility to outpatient programs. Replace non-code complying stairway with stair tower. Improve lobby and waiting area. Install hydraulic elevator. Elevator to be a shaft exterior to the existing building. Elevator will serve two floors. A/E to explore the possibility of providing elevator access to the basement. Selection will be based on the following criteria: Recent specialized experience of firm in type of work required, professional capacity of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within the time and cost limitations; recent experience of firm in the design; professional qualification of the staff, subcontractors and consultants to be assigned to the project. The estimated construction cost is $454,000 Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate SF 254 and SF 255 no later than close of business, August 22, 1995. This is not a request for proposal. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8712 and restricted to firms located in a 175 mile radius of St Cloud, Minnesota. Subject to the availability of funds. (0205)

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