Contracting Officer (90C), DVA Medical Center, 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233

Z -- DESIGN BUILD CONSOLIDATE BUSINESS OFFICE SOL RFP 521-071-00 DUE 081000 POC Joanna Belcher (205) 933-4492 Provide labor, material, and supervision to design build project 'Consolidate Business Office', according to drawings and specifications. Scope of work includes designing and constructing a complete renovation of the Ground and First Floor Pharmacy areas for future Pharmacy space on the first floor (approximately 8000 gross square feet) and Medical Records filing space on the ground floor (approximately 7500 gross square feet). Work includes Architectural and Engineering design, construction demolition, asbestos abatement, new wall construction, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finishes (ceilings, flooring, and painting). Cost range is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00. Primary SIC code is 1542. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the following factors: 1. Cost is the single most important factor, followed by equally weighted; 2. Construction Management; 3. Past Experience; 4. Schedule. Cost is the most significant factor, all others factors when combined are significantly less important than cost. Offerors should note that award may be made on the initial proposal and the lowest cost/price alone will not necessarily be awarded the contract. Award will be made to the offeror whose overall offer (both technically and cost/price) is most advantageous to the Government. The solicitation package is expected to be available on or about July 10, 2000. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. All requests for the solicitation package must be in writing to the address listed above or fax request to (205) 933-4489. Requests for the solicitation package MUST include the requesting company's name, street address, phone number, fax number and a specific contact person. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Posted 06/15/00 (W-SN465171). (0167)

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