Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue, S., Nashville, TN 37212-2637

C -- UPGRADE DIETETICS - PHASE 1 SOL 626-19-96 DUE 122195 POC Contracting Officer, Susan Hilley, (615)327-5312 Design work to Upgrade Dietetics - Phase 1 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN. This is a firm fixed price contract. This is snot a request for proposals. Services contracted for will be preparation of contract drawings and specifications to Upgrade Dietetics. Work will affect approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of main kitchen space. Includes commercial equipment replacement, architectural changes, plumbing, electrical and mechanical system renovations. Design shall minimize construction disruption to adjoining medical center operations and shall focus specifically on the prevention of equipment problems, failures, and leaks from having an adverse impact on the Radiology Department located below. Work will involve architectural and Engineering disciplines to accomplish complete working drawings, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates. Estimated construction cost is $500,000 to $1,000,000. A firm fixed price contract will be issued for the site investigation and preliminary design work. VA will have an option to direct the A/E to complete the plans and specifications and perform the construction period services. Contractor will be required to have the following support functions; (1) spec writer/editor; (2) drafting/clerical; (3) design calculations; (4) working drawings; (5) as-built drawings; and (6) miscellaneous reports. Selection will be based on the following criteria which are listed in order of priority: (1) Team proposed: background of project manager, other key personnel and consultants; (2) Previous performance and provide references for the following work experience in order of priority: (a) VA Nashville (b) Other VA Medical Centers, (c) Hospital work and (d) Government work; (3) Proposed design approach for this project. Describe proposed design philosophy; describe innovative approaches in production and design; (4) Describe experience and capabilities in the following: value engineering, energy conservation, CAD drafting; (5) Cost control; (6) Schedule control; (7) Estimating effectiveness: submit a summary of the past 2 years which reflects your A/E estimate and Bid/Aard price; (8) Proposed management plan; (9) Location and layout of facilities; (10) Described any awards for related work. Describe circumstances and outcome of any litigation that the A/E firm has been involved in the past 5 years. Indicate type and amount of liability insurance. Responses must be received by 12-21-95. Interested A/E firms must submit a completed SF 254 and SF 255 by 12-21-95, 4:30 p.m. (0311)

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