Chief, Acquisition Management Division, VA Medical Center, Argonne Avenue, Bldg. 41, Bath, New York 14810

C -- A/E SERVICES - AMBULATORY CARE ADDITION SOL 514-2-97 POC Mark D. Simonson, Contract Specialist The Department of Veterans Affairs medical Center, Bath, New York is seeking a prospective Architect Engineer firm to provide A/E Services to perform investigative services, design development, construction period services and site visits to develop contract drawings, specifications and cost estimate for construction of Ambulatory Care Addition to the Main Hospital, Building 76, located at this facility. Addition shall include: (a) demolishing and removing existing front entrance steps from grade to access lobby located at first floor level; (b) connect existing two additions on north and south end with a new two-story addition which will consist of ground floor entrance/lobby area and first floor; (c) construct new roof over the new structure which shall match existing additions with brick veneer finish. Total construction area is approximately 10,000 GSF (gross square footage). Project phasing shall be determined prior to commencement of work. Design shall complement, equate and amplify existing structure and adjacent facilities. All design criteria shall be in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and established guidelines. The current building is eligible for historic designation, therefore, the A/E shall be responsible to incorporate appropriate design criteria to be in compliance with all historic preservation concerns (i.e. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation). Evaluation criteria will be as follows: (1) Specialized experience of the firm to perform the work required; (2) Capacity of the firm to perform the work within the established time frame; (3) Past record of performance on Government contracts; (4) familiarity with the area in which the project is located; (5) Geographic location and facilities of the firm's working office; (6) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project. Firms desiring consideration must have working office located within 125 mile radius of Bath, New York city limits. All interested A/E firms are invited to submit 254s and 255s. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Responses must be received on or before December 27, 1996. Submit necessary information to: Chief, Acquisition Management Division (90C), DVA Medical Center, Argonne Avenue, Building 41, Bath, New York 14810. Contract award will be subject to availability of FY-97 funds. (0332)

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