Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3410

R -- A/E SERVICES -- PROJECT 500-201 SOL 500-AE-201 DUE 011497 POC Joseph Turton, (518)462-3311, Ext 2612 FAX (518)462-0051 Stratton V.A. Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208 is seeking qualified architect engineer firms to provide technical services for the design and development of Project 500-201, Renovate Outpatient Surgical Suite at Bldg. #1 of the VA Complex. The proposed work scope of Project 500-201 requires renovation of approximately 14,000 gross square feet in the Operating Room Suite, including demolition and replacement of existing walls, ceilings, and floors and mechanical equipment; reconfiguration ofexisting space for more efficient utilization; upgrading electrical service and lighting systems; and asbestos abatement. An industrial hygienist will be required on the proposed A/E Team for this Project. The A/E Contract will be awarded in two successive phases. Phase I shall address all issues pertaining to the renovation work, develop a scope of work, a conceptual design, and a construction cost estimate. Phase II shall consist ofthe design/development of construction drawings and specifications and construction period services. The following Evaluation Criteria will be used during the A/E selection process;(1) Specialized experience of the firm to perform the work required; (2) Capacity of the firm to perform the work within required time frames; (3) Past performance; (4) Specific experience and qualifications of the proposed personnel assigned to the Project Design Team; (5) Geographic location of the firm's working office in relation to the renovation site; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials, and using waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Firms desiring consideration shall shall submit appropriate data described in Numbered Note 24. Submit data to: VA Contracting Officer (90C), Project 500-AE-201, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. (0345)

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