Department Of Veteran Affairs, ENRM VA Hospital, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730

C -- REPLACE STEAM GENERATING SYSTEMS A/E SOL 518-03-97 DUE 112697 POC Contracting Officer, Elaine Gibson, (617) 687-3152 Provide Engineering/Consulting services for technical assessment of the steam generating systems for each of the eleven locations of the New England Network of the VA Hospitals in VISN 1 -- Connecticut(Newington, West Haven), Maine(Togus), Massachusetts(Bedford, Boston, Brockton, North Hampton, and West Roxbury), New Hampshire(Manchester), Rhode Island(Providence), Vermont(White River Junction). Assessment will include the following factors: 1. Age and condition of major components of the system/remaining useful life. 2. Current and projected load requirements vs capacity. 3. Evaluate distribution system for energy conservation/savings opportunities. 4. Maintenance needs, both current and projected. 5. Suitability and availability of fuel storage/distribution systems. 6. Any other distinguishing factors including EPA issues, FEMP initiatives, co-generating potential, possible alternative generating systems utilizing new technology. These factors will be considered in an objective methodology to arrive at a prioritized upgrade/replacement plan for the entire New England Network. The report will include estimated costs, potential payback and any other pertinent information. Selection will be based on recent specialized experience, professional capacity to accomplish work in the required time, professional qualifications of staff and consultants assigned to contract, and past performances of contract with Government Agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Area of consideration is restricted to firms within the New England area. Interested firms shall submit appropriate data (SF 254/255) described in Note 25 no later than November 26, 1997. This is not a request for proposal. This solicitation is unrestricted. Award of this project is subject to the availability of funds. See Note(s): 25. (0296)

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