Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130

C -- DENTAL CLINICS CONSOLIDATION SOL 523-332 DUE 011400 POC Michael C. Kennison, 617-232-9500 (5538) E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, michael.kennison@med.va.gov. The Government has a requirement for Professional Architect/Engineering Services to include Certified Industrial Hygienist services for Project 523-332 to design for the renovation of Building One, Second floor C-Wing for the expansion of dental clinics at the VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-4893. All design shall be in accordance with any applicable codes, VA Guidelines and master specifications. A/E shall provide field investigation including a complete site survey to evaluate existing conditions, Design Development, Cost Estimates, Construction Documents, and Construction Period Services. A/E shall meet with staff and offer different design options; provide coordination, review and consultation services with meetings through completion of the entire design project, A/E shall prepare schematics, design development construction documents and contract specifications. Design reviews will be at 30%, 70% and 100%. Design review documents shall include drawings using AutoCAD 14 on 3.5" disks. Architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings shall clearly note impact on or changes to existing building systems and utilities. A/E is to develop construction-phasing requirements to insure safety and provide the most efficient plan for construction with minimal disruption for healthcare operations. The A/E shall be responsible for providing professional Industrial Hygiene services to perform an asbestos survey, investigations, bulk sampling, asbestos removal specifications and drawings, monitoring in appropriate areas and construction period services. Procurement is set-aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8712, size standard is $2.5 M average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years. The Construction Cost estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Area of consideration is limited to a 200-mile radius from the VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-4893. All interested responsible and qualified small business firms within the geographic limitation shall submit (3) copies of SF 254 and SF 255's on or before the Close Of Business 4:30 PM local time 1/14/00 to the Contracting Officer (90C), Building Nine, Room 413, VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-4893. Award is Subject to the availability of funds. This is not a request for proposal. See Numbered Note 24. Posted 12/09/99 (W-SN407337). (0343)

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