SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- A/E Design Services for Project 528-800 Renovate 1st Floor fo= r VSC
- Notice Date
- 6/19/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Of= ficer, (90C), 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208-3410
- ZIP Code
- 12208-3410
- Solicitation Number
- AE500-60-03
- Response Due
- 7/21/2003
- Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer - Joseph Turton, Senior Contract Specialist, (= 518) 626-6846
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Joseph Turton
(joseph.turton@med.va.gov)
- Description
- The Stratton VA Medical Center (VA), Albany, New York is seeking qualified A/E Firms for award of a Firm Fixed Price Architect Engineer Contract to perform the A/E services described herein. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541310 - Architectural Services and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is not more than $4.0 million dollars average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. Contract award is anticipated in July 2003. The Construction Cost Range for Project 528-800 is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Architect/Engineering firm shall provide all necessary services for the investigation, evaluation, design, and development of detailed drawings and specifications for the referenced project. A/E services shall include, but are not limited to:a)A survey of the existing area and services to evaluate and provide data for design b)Meeting with using services, technical unctions and engineering staff to determine requirements for layout of the project area c)Submittal of at least two conceptual design (35%) schemes d)Submittal of mid-design (65%), pre-final (95%) and final design drawings and specifications, including all necessary structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, communications and data systems e)Assistance and evaluation during the bidding process f)Construction period services, including material submittal, sample and shop drawing reviews, construction site inspections, review of contractor fee proposals, time extensions, claims, and other correspondence. The project will modify approximately 18,500 square feet of existing space on the first floor, Building #1, Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, New York. The space will be designed to allow expansion of the Outpatient Clinic in the C Wing and convert existing clinic and administrative space in the Core Area for use by the Veteran=92s Service Center. Construction shall include the following: a)Demolition of existing walls, ceilings, flooring, and mechanical systems b)Construction of new surfaces conforming to the approved design c)New HVAC, electrical, lighting, ceilings, communications and data systems d)New plumbing systems as required. The project design and preliminary studies will incorporate computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and Microsoft Office formats. The goal of the project is to provide increased healthcare and supporting services to veterans. The area shall be designed to provide a pleasant, customer-friendly atmosphere, minimizing travel distances. SELECTION CRITERIA: The VA will utilize the following selection criteria in descending order of importance: (1) specialized experience of the firm (prime and consultants) in the design of repair, renovation, alteration, or upgrade projects, new construction projects, and engineering studies for healthcare and similar facilities; (2) professional qualifications of the firm's staff/consultants assigned to the project; (3) geographical location in proximity to the VA complex; (4) capacity of the firm to accomplish work on an as-needed basis and within short design periods (size of firm, workload, cost control, quality of work, compliance with schedule); and (5) demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All responding firms, including consultants to the primary firm, are required to submit one completed Standard Form 254 Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, dated within one year of the date of this announcement, and three completed copies of Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project. Submit required documents no later than 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, July 21, 2003 to the Issuing Office address shown above. Responding firms, either multi-disciplined or collaborating with consultants, must demonstrate capability in healthcare architecture, interior design, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, communications, environmental, fire protection, cost estimating, specification writing, and construction surveillance skills as described herein. Small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as a prime consultant or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. Request for Proposal No. AE 500-60-03 has been assigned to this business opportunity and should be referenced on any future correspondence regarding this solicitation. This is not a Request for Proposal.
- Web Link
-
RFI AE500-60-03
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=3DAE500-60-03)
- Record
- SN00351797-W 20030621/030620004222 (fbodaily.com)
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