VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA

C -- HVAC REPL. NORTH WING SOL 693-10-97 DUE 012497 POC P.O.C. Garry A. Plear (717)821-7222 Contracting Officer Robert D. Rizzardi (717)821-7221 Amendment to Synopsis dated 12/3/96 Request For Proposal #693-10-97. The following changes will be made: Change the sentence reading: The area of consideration is within 1 mile of this agency, to read: The area of consideration is within a 50 mile of this agency. Change the sentence reading: A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit (1) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related Services Questionaire and (2) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related Services Questionaire for specific project, to read: A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit (1) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related Services Questionaire and (2) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related Services Questionaire for specific project by 1/9/97. A/E Service: to design and provide complete plans, specifications, and cost estimates on project number 693-301, entitled "HVAC REPL. NORTH WING", for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. All drawings shall be drawn using Autocad release 12 software and all specifications shall be compiled using Word Perfect 5.1 word processing software. Final plans and specifications shall be submitted on 3-1/2" double sided high density disks. Design work for this project shall be based on the following scope of work: The scope of work for this project is to remove existing antiquated air handling units (SACS 2,4,5,6 8,9,11,13,14, and 15), associated controls, ductwork, piping(chilled water and steam), grilles. Ceiling areas will be encountered and must be removed. A/E will procure Industrial Hygienist services and produce drawings and specifications for asbestos abatement. New HVAC systems shall be designed using ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality. Also included in the project scope will be replacement for existing exhaust fans (10) located on the North Wing, Mechanical Room, which serves various areas of the North Wing of Building No. 1. Area of consideration is within a 50 mile radius of this agency. The SIC for this project is 8712. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit (1) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related Services Questionnaire and (2) Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and related services Questionnaire for specific project by 1/9/97. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. This solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. (0340)

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