7180 HIGHLAND DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

C -- A/E SERVICES TO DESIGN PROJ. TO RENOVATE WARDS IN BLDG. 4 SOL RFP 646A5-12-97 DUE 010897 POC germaine talbot Provide professional A/E design services of a licensed professional engineer to provide all labor and materials to design the project "Renovation for Wards in Bldg. 4", RFP 646A5-12-97. Design will include refurbishment of ward halls, walls, showers/bathrooms and HVAC systems in accordance with the following: Ward 4-4E, HVAC and shower/bathrooms; Ward 4-3E, Refurbishment of interior, HVAC, and shower/bathrooms; Ward 4-3W, Refurbishment of interior and HVAC; Ward 4-2E, Refurbishment of interior and HVAC; Ward 4-2W, HVAC; Ward 4-1E, Refurbishment of interior, HVAC, and shower/bathrooms; Ward 4-1W, HVAC and shower/bathrooms; all four Lobbies, Refurbishment of interior and HVAC. Work will include preliminary design development drawings and final design drawings, preparation of contract specifications and drawings using the standard VA specifications and design criteria for mental health wards. A/E will also review asbestos abatement drawings that will be completed by a VA retained CIH for the abatement of asbestos that will be encountered during construction. A/E will be responsible for reviewing the asbestos specs and drawings to ensure that no conflicts occur between A/E design and the CIH's specs and drawings. Include design of a tie-in to the existing ECC system of the HVAC system in Bldg. 15, Boiler Plant. Final design documents will be provided to the VA using CADD capability that is compatible with the autocad system currently in place at the VA and a hard copy. Work will include, but not be limited to, the design of replacement ceilings and walls, as needed, painting, blueboard and hardcoat plaster and HVAC system replacement. A/E will also provide construction period services which include review of submittals, periodic construction review, design development meetings, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and site visits as required by the VA. A/E should also anticipate miscellaneous minor improvements to improve patient environment during the course of project design and review. HVAC system design will include energy efficient features needed to reduce costs for HVAC in Bldg 4 and maintain comfort levels indicated in design criteria. A/E shall also provide detailed cost estimates. A/E firms shall be within a 100 mile radius of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Estimated construction cost range: $1 million to $5 million. SIC is 8712. A/E will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: 1. Professional qualifications of firm's staff to be assigned to accomplish the project, 2. Professional capacity of A/E firm to accomplish the project, 3. Past experience on like or similar projects, 4. Present workload as it relates to the capability of the firm to accomplish project in a timely manner, 5. Previous experience working in a hospital setting, 6. Location of firm. All interested and responsible firms shall submit two copies of SF 252 and SF 254 on or before the close of business 1/8/97 to the attention of the contracting officer. Subject to the availability of funds. (0341)

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