F.D.R. VA Hospital, P.O. Box 100, Montrose, NY 10548

C -- NEW DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SOL 620-4-96 DUE 070196 POC Contact Point, Karen Diehl, (914)737-4400x2072, Contracting Officer, Karen Diehl, (914)737-4400x2072 Provide Architect/Engineer Services to design a new domestic water distribution system for a 215 acre, 600+bed Veterans Administration Medical Center complex in northern Westchester County, NY. Site and structural surveys, preliminary and working drawings, specifications, cost estimates and site visits are included in the design requirements. Analysis, design and specification work will include, but not be limited to: (1) soil types and conditions and underlying geology, (2) utilities such as gas, electric, sewers, telephone, other water, etc. (3) existing surface conditions at the site, including but not limited to: structures, roads and parking areas, sidewalks and other paved surfaces, trees, shrubs and other plant materials, other site amenities, (4) selective demolition such as cutting, removing, patching, repairing and/or replacing portions of structures, roads, curbs, walks, etc., necessary in the installation of piping or system components, (5) identification and provision for abatement, as necessary, of any asbestos that may be encountered at locations at which components of the new system meet and/or are to be connected to components of the new system, (6) determination of locations, types, sizes and quantities of all components of the new system, including but not limited to pipes, valves, connections, meters, and meter pits, (7) provision for post-construction backfilling, compaction, grading and seeding or replanning of any and all disturbed areas of lawn or planting beds at the project site, (8) compliance throughout all phases of this project with all applicable safety practices and procedures and any other local, state and federal regulations. Area of consideration is restricted to firms located within a 50-mile radius of the F.D.R. VA Hospital. Estimated construction range is between $2 and $5 million dollars. Selection criteria to be used in selecting firms shall be as outlined in FAR 36.602-1 and will include, but is not limited to: (a) professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required service to include: Civil Engineer with a PE license in NY State, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer and CAD Specialist; (b) Examples of specialized experience and technical competence in the various disciplines required for the specific project; (c) Capacity to accomplish work in required time. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar sized projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines; (d) Past job performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedule; (e) Location of firm or working office providing professional services, including consultants, within a 50-mile radius of the project site; (f) Volume of work awarded by VA during the pat 12 months; (g) Qualifications and performance of consultants proposed for the project; (h) Computer capabilities, including drawings on AutoCad Release 12 or compatible package and specifications on Word Perfect 6.1 or compatible. No additional project information will be given to A-E Firms. Phone calls are discouraged unless absolutely necessary. This project is open to both large and small businesses. See notes 24 and 25 for general submission requirements no later than 7/1/96. This is not an RFP. Award is subject to availability of FY 96 funds. SIC Code is 8712. (0149)

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