Department of Veterans Affairs Medical & Regional Office Center, 215 North Main Street, White River Jct., VT 05009-0001

C -- PROJECT 96-101, REPLACE EMS SOL 405-39-96 DUE 090396 POC Susanne Rybczyk, Sr. Contracting Officer A/E investigative and technical services to develop and design a project for the installation of a (life-cycle) cost effective, fully integrated Energy Management System. In order to meet this objective the initial analysis, as a minimum, will include: a complete field investigation of existing HVAC, electrical and steam systems; evaluation of the existing HVAC control system to determine whether it would be more cost effective to build upon the existing HVAC control systems of several vendors or replace them; review of previous energy audits and studies performed by the local electric utility and others to identify energy saving opportunities that can be included; provide an analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of using any particular vendors' communications protocol (i.e. BACnet, etc.); compile these initial analysis/field investigations into a life-cycle cost analysis of the most cost effective approach. A set of design concepts/schematics will then be developed from this product. The concept will then be used to develop a set of working drawings, specifications, to be developed into a full set of contract documents. Selection will be based on the following criteria, listed in descending order of importance: 1) Specialized experience and technical expertise in energy/building management systems. Hospital/healthcare experience is required, and experience using VA construction specifications and standards is preferred; 2) Professional qualifications of staff and consultants. Contract requires registration of designers; 3) Proposed approach/philosophy for accomplishing the project; 4) Past performance designing within budgeted construction cost limitation, preparing accurate and highly detailed construction cost estimates, and controlling costs during construction; 5) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of energy efficiency in facility design; 6) Quality control methods used to ensure technical accuracy of work, as evidenced by past performance; 7) Capacity to accomplish work in the required time, as evidenced by past performance; 8) Experience and capabilities using CADD. Disk submissions will be on AutoCad vs 12; 9) Miscellaneous factors, including awards received for design excellence, circumstances and outcome of any litigation over the last five years, and type and amount of liability insurance. The estimated construction range is $1,000,000-$2,000,000. Design is to be completed within 210 days. Area of consideration is limited to within 200 miles of this VA, White River Junction, Vermont. This is not an RFP. The SIC code for this procurement is 8711. Interested firms to submit appropriate data described in numbered Note 24, to be received in this office NLT close of business September 3, 1996. Award is subject to the availability of funds. All responsible sources may submit their 254s and 255s. See Note(s): 24. (0208)

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