Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Roseburg Healthcare System (653/900/90C), 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470-6513

C -- A/E SERVICES FOR RENOVATE BLDG. 10 SOL RFP 653-53-00 DUE 092200 POC Terry Albertus, Contracting Officer at (541) 440-1270 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contracting Officer., terry.albertus2@med.va.gov. The VA Roseburg Healthcare System, Roseburg, Oregon, is soliciting for the services of a Architectural Engineering Firm, to include, but not limited to preparation of construction drawings and specifications, as-built drawings, construction cost estimates, proposed construction schedules and provide necessary construction period services for the project titled "Renovate Bldg. 10, Project# 653-00-120." This procurement is 100% set-aside for emerging small business only. 653-00-120, RENOVATE BLDG. 10 SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of work for the design of this project includes the preparation of Schematics (formulate scope of work, review VA design criteria, produce sketches, description of work & cost estimate), Design Development (formulate drawings, specification schedule, detailed cost estimate), Contract Document Development (develop full set of bid documents), Contract Administration (review shop drawings, record drawings, site visits). The project will renovate the existing 4000 square foot Engineering Building to house the administrative functions of Facility Support Services. The design will include all necessary work to evaluate the existing roof and structural system of the building for seismic hardening. The design team will evaluate and make recommendations on the modification or replacement of the existing HVAC and electrical system in the building. DESIGN SCHEDULE: 45 days to complete Preliminary design, 30 days to complete Construction Design to the 35% level, 30 days after Government review to complete 75% level, and 30 days after Government review to complete to 90% level. Final Construction documents will be delivered to the Contracting Officer 14 days after the return of the 90% level documents. DRAWINGS: Drawings will consist of a title sheet followed by the applicable architectural/engineering order of drawings. Upon award of construction contract three sets of contract drawing will be colored for easy identification of areas and /or systems (i.e. ventilation ductwork, piping systems) and delivered to Facilities Support Services. SPECIFICATIONS: Standard VA construction specifications will be used. These specifications will be edited to apply solely to the content of this project. Specifications will be clearly typed on 8-1/2" X 11", white bond paper suitable for reproduction. If reproduction is negotiated major sections of the specifications will be printed on different colored paper (i.e. architectural, electrical, mechanical). The A/E selection criteria shall include the following element (a) through (m) (not necessarily listed in order of importance or merit): a) Proposed management plan; b) Previous experience; c) Professional qualifications; d) Facilities location; e) Proposed design approach; f) Cost control; g) Schedule control; h) Estimating effectiveness; i) Describe your experience and capabilities in the following areas: Value engineering; Life Cycle Analysis; Critical path method; Fast-track-construction; Energy conservation; New energy resources; Environmental assessment; Specialized experience; Computer aided design, drafting, and other computer applications; j) Describe awards received; k) Describe circumstances and outcomes of any litigation you have been involved in over the last five (5) years; l) Indicate type and amount of liability insurance you carry. Estimated construction cost is $250,000 -$500,000. The successful Engineering firm must have an established field office within commuting distance of said VA Medical Center. This is not a request for proposal. All firms meeting or exceeding the stated requirements described in this announcement may respond by submitting three (3) copies of Standard Form (SF) 254 and SF 255 to the issuing office prior to 9/22/00 at 2:00 p.m. local time. All requests for information should be in e-mailed to Terry Albertus, Contracting Officer at terry.albertus2@med.va.gov. This procurement is restricted to A/E firms located within a three hundred (300) mile radius of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System, Roseburg Oregon, 97470 and is 100% set-aside for emerging small businesses only. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. SIC 8712 applies. Posted 07/25/00 (W-SN478480). (0207)

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