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

C -- FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR SEVEN EXISTING BUILDINGS SOL 620-5-96 DUE 071596 POC Contact Point, Karen Diehl, 914-737-4400, X2072 Provide Architect/Engineer Services to design fire sprinkler systems for seven (7) existing buildings (1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 28, and 52) to be completely sprinkled, including attics. Work to include but is not limited to: (1) design of fire sprinkler system (performed by fire protection engineer), (2) additions and modifications to fire alarm system (performed by fire protection engineer), (3) structural design of platforms in stairwell cages, (4) asbestos abatement, (5) electrical, (6) alterations of buildings for installation of sprinkler system, i.e. modify ceilings, build soffits, build room for dry valves in attic, build room for backflow preventer, (7) heating of dry valve room in attic, (8) removal of existing sprinkler system, (9) 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. For bidding purposes, A/E firm will design each building separately with complete drawings and specifications. 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: Fire Protection Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer and CADD Specialist. Qualifications for Fire Protection Engineer: (I) a bachelor of science or masters degree in fire protection engineering with four years of experience, or professional registration as a fire protection engineer with four years experience, or ''member'' status in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) with six years of experience, (ii) Two years of experience in the application and interpretation of the NFPA codes and standards, and the model building code, (iii) Two years of experience in the design/review of automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems, including: automatic sprinkler and fire alarm shop drawings, automatic sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, and application and interpretation of NFPA 1, 10, 13, 14, 20, 24, 30, 45, 72, 82, 90A, 99, 101, 220 and 241.; (iv) Experience in the design of health care facilities, and (v) Experience in acceptance tests of fire protection systems. (b) Examples of specialized experience and technical competence in the various disciplines required for the specific project; 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 past 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; (I) Cost control capabilities and level of estimating effectiveness including specific examples. See notes 24 and 25 for general submission requirements. Response date for submission of Standard Forms 254/255 is 7/15/96. This is not a request for proposal. Award is subject to availability of FY 96 funds. SIC Code is 8712. (0162)

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