Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401-5799

C -- A/E DESIGN SERVICES TO UPGRADE GROUND FAULT PROTECTION SOL 534-10-99 DUE 110698 POC Mary S. Whittaker, Contracting Officer, (843) 577-5011, Ext. 7789 Provide A/E Design Services to include evaluation of existing ground fault protection system, determination of NFPA requirements, development of alternative systems for providing this protection, feasibility study & recommendations for locating this equipment, construction phasing recommendations, planning, consultation and visits, design work, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, preparation of cost estimates and construction period services as necessary for demolition, construction, inspection, testing and certification of all work for Project 534-99-101, Upgrade Ground Fault Protection at the Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-5799. Project is intended to bring the power distribution system into NFPA compliance for ground fault protection and to correct the current problem of utility outages to normal power affecting an entire wing of the Medical Center as a result of ground faults. Discipline involved is primarily electrical, but may include mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines. All professional services shall be a part of the design team announced in the SF 254s and 255s. SIC: 8712. Estimated construction cost: $499,384. Specific evaluation factors, not in priority order shall be: 1) Team proposed for this project: Professional qualifications of the entire team in the area of Electrical Distribution Systems and Ground Fault Protection are necessary for the satisfactory performance of the required services. The team will be given particular attention for its overall coordination; previous experience in working together as a team; and estimating capabilities. Individual members of the team will be considered for their professional qualifications and experience relevant to the project. 2) Previous experience of the proposed team: Prior experience by all members of the team in the design of alterations, maintenance, and repair projects, development of conceptual designs, and preparation of construction documents including estimates and specifications. Specialized experience and technical competence by all members of the team in health care facilities, government agencies, and the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. 3) Proposed design approach for this project: Proposed design philosophy, anticipated problems and potential solutions. 4) Proposed management plan: Team organization for conceptual, design, and construction phase. Ability to meet project specific design deadlines. 5) Location and facilities of working offices within a 150-mile radius of Charleston, SC, including the prime firm and consultants. 6) Other: Techniques planned to control the schedule and costs, personnel responsible for schedule and cost control, estimating effectiveness of the 10 most recently bid projects, AutoCAD Release 13 capabilities, Internet accessibility, past litigation involvement, etc. A/E firms are required to respond in writing if interested and shall submit a completed SF 254 and 255. SF 254's are NOT kept on file at this VAMC. Firms responding to this announcement by close of business, (4:30 pm, Charleston, SC, time) Nov. 6, 1998, will be considered. Firms selected for interview will be requested to present their approach for this project & demonstrate their experience. This is not a request for proposal. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds. Posted 10/02/98 (W-SN258089). (0275)

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