1601 Perdido Street

C -- RENOVATE PATIENT WARDS FOR PRIVACY, 8B AND 8C SOL 629-25-97 DUE 052197 POC Carol James DUE: MAY 21, 1997-Point of Contact: Ms. Carol James (504) 589-5286/Fax (504) 589-5289 Provide Architect/Engineer services to provide all investigation, design surveys, verification of as-built conditions, construction drawings, cost estimates, phasing and estimated construction time required for a fully developed set of construction documents for renovation of Wards 8B and 8C (including the connecting portion of 8A) as a Mental Health and Behavorial Unit in accordance with VA design criteria and VA program requirements. Emphasis will be placed on patient comfort and privacy. This renovation will be a total gut and rebuild. The A/E will coordinate all designs with key Medical Center personnel including representatives from Engineering, Acquisition and Materiel Management, Psychiatry, Nursing and Safety Management. Work will include verification of existing conditions, generation of construction documents (plans and specifications) including design of protective barriers and interim life safety measures as required to maintain the current level of safety, and construction period services. Construction documents shall be structured to phase the renovation as required to minimize impact to the existing program which will remain operational during construction. The A/E will provide the services of a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to incorporate asbestos abatement plans and specifications into the bid package. The A/E will provide, through the CIH, construction period services as follows: air monitoring including pre-construction baselines, area monitoring during construction, and final clearance air samples; and submittal review of required asbestos removal contractor submittals. The A/E will a complete set of "as-built" reproducible (mylar) drawings and Auto cad Version 12, all specifications in Word 6.0. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 8712, Architectural Services, $2.5 million dollars. 254's and 255's will be accepted from responsible firms within a 100 mile radius of the New Orleans Metropolitan area only until close of business May 21, 1997. The radius will be determined based on the address stated in block 1 of the SF 254. It is the intent of this agency to interview a maximum of five A/E firms. Selection evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Proximity of the firm to the local project area. Award of contract is subject to the availability of funds. The construction range is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1601 PERDIDO STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA. (0129)

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