Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

C -- A/E SERVICES FOR "PATHOLOGY CAP DEFICIENCIES" SOL RFP 646-34-99 DUE 032299 POC Lynne Dickerhoff, Contracting Officer, 412-365-5441 Provide site investigation, design and construction period services for project, "Pathology CAP Deficiencies" at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, Bldg. 1, 2nd floor. It is the intent of this project to renovate approximately 20,000 gsf of existing laboratory space in order to be in compliance with CAP specifications. The project will create an "open type lab". This will be done by looking at the utilization of space, providing schemes for maximizing space available and providing drawings and specifications for the renovation of the project. Work includes modifications to HVAC and other varous mechanical systems. Also includes work to electrical systems, architectural finishes and demolition drawing services. The A/E will design project work to meet VA, OSHA and NEC electrical requirements and shall investigate and inspect the existing area to improve the lab and make sure that we have the appropriate utilities for the necessary equipment required to meet CAP specifications. The A/E will design and prepare working drawings and specifications, perform site visits, construction period services as the owner's technical representative and reproduce construction contract documents. Drawings: The drawings shall be 1/8" scale plan and shall provide the following information: A) Show exact locations of existing conditions and limits of construction. B) Provide detail sections, notes and other information that is necessary to complete bid documents. C) Prepare project specifications by editing the VA Master Specifications. D) Provide an integrated phasing plan for construction. The A/E will provide four review sessions to the VA for comments and revisions. Four sets of documents shall be furnished for each review. Twenty sets of drawings and five sets of specifications are required at 100% completion 10 days after final approval. All construction drawings shall be provided on AutoCad V.14 and all specifications shall be provided on Microsoft Word V.6.0. The estimated construction cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 and is subject to the availability of funds. This acquisition is open to both small and large businesses located within a 100 mile radius of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. The standard industrial classification code is 8712. Firms desiring consideration shall submit two copies of forms SF254 and SF255 to arrive no later than close of business (4:30pm) 3/22/99 with cover letter of interest directly to the Contracting Officer, Lynne Dickerhoff (04A1-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. See numbered Note 24. Posted 03/04/99 (W-SN305010). (0063)

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