Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428

C -- ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOMICILIARY RENOVATION SOL RFP 552-17-98 DUE 082498 POC Contact Point: Procurement Clerk Nancy Allen 937-267-3993; Contracting Officer Christopher E. Yancey, 937-267-3994 Architectural/Engineering Services for Domiciliary Renovation Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton OH anticipates issuing an Engineering Services contract to acquire design and construction period services for a domiciliary renovation project. Provide complete design drawings and specifications for projects to renovate Building 410, first and second floors, for domiciliary patient occupancy, and to renovate Building 320, PODS A, B, D, and E for nursing home patient occupancy at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. Project phasing between the two buildings will be determined by the VA. Building 410 Construction includes the following: Renovate approximately 25,000 square feet of space to convert from nursing home space to a domiciliary. Some bathrooms will be needed to be added, and privacy issues will need to be addressed. Bathtubs in the building (first and second floors) will be converted to showers. There will be a minimal amount of space renovation necessary, however, most spaces will need new paint, wall covering, and/or flooring. Colors and styles shall be selected by the A/E, coordinated with the VA. Existing utilities (electric, plumbing, steam and condensate piping, and sanitary piping) shall be evaluated and written recommendations provided regarding re-use versus replacement. Also, an investigation shall be performed to evaluate the cost effectiveness of adding central air conditioning to the building. Total square feet of affected area is approximately 25,000 square feet. Building 320 construction includes the following: Renovate approximately 130,000 square feet of space in PODS A, B, D, and E. Oxygen, air and vacuum systems shall be installed in all patient rooms. Handrails and bumper guards shall be installed in all corridors. A nurse call system is to be installed in PODS A, B, and D, each POD independent of the other. Within each POD, nurse call is to be in each bedroom, with emergency cords in the bathrooms and a central station placed at each nurses station. A moderate security system will be installed in all patient areas to ensure that patient wandering beyond appropriate spaces does not take place. There will be a minimal amount of space renovation necessary, however, most spaces will need new paint, wall covering, and/or flooring. Colors and styles shall be selected by the A/E, coordinated with the VA. Bathtubs shall be converted to showers in patient rooms. POD E will need renovation in order to accommodate a variety of support services, most notably Dental and Rehab Medicine. The engineering firm selected for this project will be required to furnish design services including design concepts, tentative design, working drawings, construction cost estimate and specifications. The selected firm will also provide construction period services which include, site visits, and the review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, data, and related documents. Please be advised that this is not a request for proposal. Firms within a 100 mile radius of Dayton, Ohio are encouraged to submit Standard Forms 254 and 255 by close of business 8/24/98. Selection will be based on (1) Team proposed for this project -- Background of the personnel, Project manager, other key personnel, and consultant(s); (2) Proposed Management Plan -- Team organization for design phase and construction phase; (3) Previous experience of team proposed for this project -- Describe projects; (4) Location and facilities of working office(s), i.e., Prime firm, and Consultant(s); (5) Proposed design approach for this project -- Proposed design philosophy, Anticipated problems/solutions, Energy saving applications, and innovative approaches to design/construction; (6) Cost Control -- What control techniques are planned?, Who will be responsible for cost control?, and Review recent projects to demonstrate ability to meet project cost target and any additional construction costs caused by design deficiencies -- not program changes; (7) Estimating Effectiveness -- Review ten most recently bid projects to demonstrate estimating effectiveness; (8) Schedule Control -- Techniques for assuring that schedules are met?, and A review of recent projects to demonstrate ability to meet project schedules; (9) Describe Your Experience and Capabilities in the Following Areas -- value Engineering, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Critical Path Method, Fast-Track Construction, Energy Conservation, New Energy Resources, Environmental Assessment, Specialized Experience, Computer Aided Design and Drafting, and Other Computer Applications; and Miscellaneous -- Describe awards received for design excellence, Describe circumstance and outcome of any litigation you have been involved in over the last five years, and Indicate type and amount of liability insurance you carry. (10)Location within a 100 mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. Small business firms are encouraged to participate. SIC code 8711 applies. Interested parties may also contact this office via fax (937) 262-2183. Posted 07/21/98 (I-SN226410). (0202)

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