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

C -- A/E SERVICES TO "RENOVATE CANTEEN SERVICES" SOL RFP 646-38-99 DUE 042299 POC Cheryl Thornton, Contracting Officer, 412-365-5457 Provide site investigation, design and construction period services to "Renovate Canteen Services" at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive and Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. The intent of this project for the University Drive site is to expand the retail store and upgrade the existing cafeteria/dining area. The retail store will expand in size from approximately 1400 SF to 2500 SF. This expansion will require major changes to the HVAC system along with upgrades to the elecrical systems, plumbing systems and architectural finishes. The current cafeteria area will be converted to a food court setting. To accomplish this, modifications will be done to the HVAC system and electrical distribution along with architectural changes. For the Highland Drive site, the intent of the project will be to renovate the existing food court. The actual changes to the current area will be minor. Changes will include architectural finishes with plumbing and electrical modifications. Demolition drawing services will also be required. 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 Canteen Service areas and ensure appropriate utilities for the necessary equipment. 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. The drawings shall be 1/8" scale plan and shall provide the following information: 1) Show exact locations of existing conditions and limits of construction. 2) Provide detail sections, notes and other information that is necessary to complete bid documents. 3) Prepare project specifications by editing the VA Master Specifications. 4) Provide an integrated phasing plan for construction. The A/E will provide four review sessions with 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 the final approval. All construction drawings shall be provided on Autoclad V.14 and all specifications shall be provided on Microsoft Word V6.0. The estimated construction cost range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 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 metropolitan area of Pittsburgh. The standard industrial classification code is 8712. Firms desiring consideration shall submit two copies each of forms SF254 and SF255 to arrive no later than close of business (4:30pm) on 4/22/99 with cover letter of interest directly to the Contracting Officer, Cheryl Thornton (04A1-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. See Numbered Note 24. Posted 03/19/99 (W-SN310646). (0078)

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