Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

C -- MASTER SIGNAGE PROGRAM SOL 549-43-96 DUE 012296 POC Contracting Officer, Joyce Cadwell, (214)302-7535 Provide Architect/Engineering services for development of master signage program and health care wayfinding system at the VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Services include extensive research and factfinding at the facility; data analysis and evaluation of program needs and traffic flow and circulation; designing utilizing wayfinding techniques other than signage to assist in directions; and specifying, production and delivery of master plan. Work will be accomplished in three phases--development of graphics and signage design standards; provide wayfinding master plan for Clinical Addition and Spinal Cord Injury Center (both under construction); and provide wayfinding master plan for existing Bldg. 2, main hospital. Minimum qualfications criteria: Each respondent shall meet and show proof of all of the following minimum qualifications: Medical Center/ Hospital-Signage and Wayfinding, Master Plan preparation, experience and capabilities. Must have successfully completed work with at least 3 VA Medical Centers to provide a comprehensive master signage program and wayfinding system, in which the specified signage has been installed. Must have also completed a minimum of 3 master plans in Signage and Wayfinding in other health care facilities. Knowledge, understanding and experience in working with methods of providing wayfinding. Previous experience working with VA signage criteria and specifications is mandatory. Specialization in health care signage/wayfinding and development of Medical Center Master Signage Programs is required. Prefer experience in which specifications included signage and wayfinding for existing buildings as well as new construction. Knowledge and ability to insure that new signage and wayfinding specifications will comply with ADA requirements. Previous experience in providing a new aesthetic signage design, that will coordinate with the existing design. Understanding and experience in developing clear, easily understood ''You are Here'' maps. Respondent firm must be AutoCAD compatible. All required computer disk submissions will be on AutoCAD Version 12 for Windows. Respondent firm must have been established at least2 years, with an office and full time staff. Project will require the leadership of a dedicated project manager possessing a minimum of a bachelor's degree in interior design, graphic design, architecture or other related profession. Required staff must be readily available for constant visits to the facility during length of evaluation. Respondent firm must possess the ability to provide services within budgeted cost limitation and prepare accurate and highly detailed signage cost estimate. Estimates shall be prepared by professional signage cost estimators. The following categories will be utilized to rank the respondents meeting the above minimum qualifications: 1. Medical Center/Hospital-Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan preparation experience and capabilities (maximum 50 points). 2. General Healthcare Signage/Wayfinding Master Plan preparation experience and capabilities (max 40 points). 3. General Signage/Wayfinding Master Plan preparation experience and capabilities (max 25 pts). 4. Quality control (max. 50 pts). 5. Capacity to accomplish work in the required time. (max 50 pts). 6. Experience and capabilities using AutoCADD (max. 25 pts). 7. Geographic location of firms and consultants servicing offices (max 10 pts). In accordance with P.L. 100-656, this acquisition is not restricted to business size. Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8712, Architectural Services, applies to this acquisition and the small business size determination is NTE $2.5 million in average annual receipts during the preceeding three fiscal years. Architect/Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, and (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project. Submissions shall be marked Attn: Joyce Cadwell (90C) at the above address, and are due by 4:30 p.m. local time, 1/22/96. This is not a request for proposals. (0349)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0012 19951218\C-0004.SOL)