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C -- OPEN-END A/E SERVICES MULTIDISCIPLINE SOL V15-00-0013 DUE 112299 POC Ricky L. Lemmon (913) 785-6412 or Jack Running (573) 778-4232 Multidisciplinary Architectural/Engineering Services for various projects at the VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. This contract will be for a period of one (1) year with an option to award four (4) additional years, or until a total cumulative amount of $450,000 is reached, whichever occurs first. No individual project award will exceed $75,000. One (1) A/E firm will be selected to provide these services. The work consist of field investigations, energy audits, site visits, preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications, engineering designs, construction cost estimates, construction period services, etc., on an as needed basis under a firm fixed-price contract awarded for the project. All work to be done in accordance with VA Master Specifications, VA Planning Criteria, and all applicable VA/National and Regulations. The engineering consultant must provide written certification from a Certified Industrial Hygienist as to mitigation of asbestos contamination (if any) for each project awarded throughout the term of this contract. Evaluation and selection will be based on qualifications stated under Numbered Note 24. Area of consideration is restricted to firms located within a 175-mile radius of the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center. This contract is a 100% Emerging Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The SIC code is 8712. To qualify as an emerging small business, the annual average gross revenue of the concern taken for the last 3 fiscal years must be $2,000,000.00 or less. Firms meeting the minimum requirements described in this announcement may submit two (2) copies of SF 254 and SF 255, no later than close of business November 22, 1999, to Jack Running (90C), VA Medical Center, 1500 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901. Posted 10/21/99 (W-SN393851). (0294)

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