VA Medical Center, AMMS (90C), 3600 30th St., Des Moines, Iowa 50310

C -- A/E SERVICES FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SOL 555-22-98 DUE 022798 POC Carol Murphy, Contracting Officer, 5l5-699-5885 This is an emerging small business set aside (a business whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard applicable to the SIC code assigned.) The SIC code assigned to this contract is 8712, $2.5M. Design services to correct underground storage tank deficiencies for compliance with DNR regulations. Design for one construction contract will include the Knoxville and Des Moines facilities. Construction project to include replacing existing underground storage tanks, monitoring equipment, piping and related work to achieve full compliance with current regulations. Design and construction to be completed by December, 1998. Design work to be completed on AutoCAD for compatibility with existing CAD equipment at each facility. Selection based on recent specialized experience; professional capacity to accomplish work; past performance; professional qualifications of staff and personnel assigned to project. Construction contract cost range $250,000 -- $500,000. Award will be subject to the availability of funds. Area of consideration is restricted to firms within 150 mile radius of Des Moines. Firms desiring consideration should submit a written request and completed SF 254/255. This is not a request for proposal. Responses due not later than February 27, 1998. (0022)

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