Chief, A&MM Service (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285

B -- SPECIAL STUDIES -- COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY SOL RFP 509-21-00 DUE 011000 POC Sylvia D. Henry, Contracting Officer, (706) 731-7175 Furnish professional consulting services for a comprehensive market/feasibility study, including real estate appraisal, market analysis, and cost benefit analysis of Buildings 18, 19, & 20 (Administrative Complex) and Buildings 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 65, & 66 (Quarters Complex). Immediate surrounding property will be included as part of this study. Project is located at the Uptown Division, VA Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia. SELECTION CRITERIA: A. Firms must have substantial experience in performing market/feasibility analysis of similar buildings, especially those associated with VA Medical Centers and/or government facilities in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. B. Firm must demonstrate experience in Commercial Real Estate appraisal and market analysis and/or have a certified MAI or equivalent on staff. C. Firms must be able to provide all typed material on 3 " floppy disks in Microsoft Word (preferably Word 97) format. D. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Desired professional qualifications include, but are not limited to, extensive experience in market analysis and appraisals of real estate (commercial, office buildings, etc.), cost analysis/engineering and space planning. E. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. F. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. G. Acceptability under other appropriate evaluation criteria. SELECTION: A. Selected VA Engineering and Contracting staff will review all submitted experience and qualification packages to determine the highest qualified firms (short listing). B. All short listed firms will be invited to make a presentation (45 min. to 1 Hr.) to the VA selection board. C. The VA selection board will rank and rate all short listed firms. D. A fee proposal will be requested from the top ranked firm. E. If the VA and the top ranked firm cannot reach an agreement concerning the cost to perform this study; a fee proposal will be requested from the second ranked firm. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Prepare a comprehensive feasibility study concerning the disposition of Buildings 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 65, & 66 and surrounding land. These buildings with their surrounding land will be divided into two (2) areas: (Administrative Complex -- Buildings 18, 19, & 20) and (Quarters Complex -- Buildings 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 65, & 66). As a minimum this study will include an appraisal, market analysis, and cost benefit analysis for each area. B. As a minimum the cost benefit analysis will evaluate the following options: STATUS QUO; SELL; LEASE, INCLUDING ENHANCED-USE LEASES; TRANSFER TO ANOTHER AGENCY; RENOVATE; and DEMOLISH. The following items will be considered and evaluated in order to prepare the cost benefit analysis: Current condition and use, Hazardous materials, Historical significance, Location, Renovation/repair costs, Demolition costs and Potential use. C. In addition, an appraisal and market analysis, including highest and best real estate use will be prepared. D. The objective of this work is to determine the most productive use of the subject buildings (18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 65, & 66) at VAMC Augusta. BUILDING DESCRIPTION: A: ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX (Buildings 18, 19, & 20) 1. Buildings 18, 19, & 20 are four story buildings built in 1913. Except for connecting corridors, exterior construction consists of granite and brick. Exterior construction of the connecting corridors is granite and wood. The granite, which is 18" thick, encompasses the ground floors of Buildings 19 and 20, the building 19-20 corridor, the first floor of Building 18, and the Building 18-19 corridor. 2. The exterior surface of Building 19 is covered with asbestos paint. In addition, some mechanical rooms in Buildings 19 and 20 have transite (asbestos) panels and floor tiles. This must be removed and disposed of in accordance with EPA and GA EPD guidelines. 3. All of these buildings are historically eligible and any changes must be considered within historical guidelines. 4. The total square feet for each of these buildings is: a. Building 18 -- 28,530 GSF b. Building 19 -- 61,616 GSF c. Building 20 -- 41,481 GSF B. QUARTERS COMPLEX (Buildings 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 65, & 66) 1. The Quarters Complex consists of eight (8) buildings: a. Four (4) duplexes (Bldgs 29, 30, 32, & 33 1) Bldgs 29 & 30 built in 1927 2) Bldgs 32 & 33 built in 1931 b. One (1) single family unit (Bldg 31) Built in 1927 c. Three (3) detached garages (Bldgs 40, 65, & 66) 1) Bldg 40 built in 1927 2) Bldgs 65 & 66 built in 1935 2. All residential units are wood frame construction with a finished basement and unfinished attic. The detached garages are slab on grade and block construction. 3. The exterior surface of Building 19 is covered with lead based paint. This must be removed and disposed of in accordance with EPA and GA EPD guidelines. 4. All of these buildings, which were constructed between1927 and 1935, are historically eligible and any changes must be considered within historical guidelines. 4. The total square feet for each of these buildings is: a. Duplexes (Bldgs 29, 30, 32, & 33) -- 5,948 GSF each b. Single Family Unit (Bldg 31) -- 3,675 GSF c. Single Family Garage (Bldg 40) -- 288 GSF d. Duplex Garages (Bldgs 65 & 66) -- 840 GSF each Interested firms shall submit their qualifications and experience to: Contracting Officer (111A), VA Medical Center, One Freedom Way, Augusta, Georgia 30904-6285, no later than close of business, January 10, 2000. The SF 254, A/E and Related Services Questionnaire, and SF 255, A/E Related Services for Specific Projects may also be submitted or used as a guide. ESTIMATED COST: $50,000 -- $100,000. This acquisition is unrestricted as to business size. VA CONTACT PERSON: Roger E. Templeton, Phone # 706-731-7222, Fax # 706-731-7247, E Mail Roger.Templeton@med.va.gov Posted 12/07/99 (W-SN406405). (0341)

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