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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 19, 2008 FBO #2245
SOLICITATION NOTICE

C -- CORRECT IN-PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH DEFICIENCIES, PROJECT508-08-108

Notice Date

1/17/2008
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Atlanta VA Medical Center;1670 Clairmont Road;Decatur GA 30033
 

ZIP Code

30033
 

Solicitation Number

VA-247-08-RP-0135
 

Response Due

2/19/2008
 

Archive Date

4/19/2008
 

Point of Contact

Ed Cohen
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Contract Specialist
(Edward.Cohen@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
 

Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & NO MATERIAL WILL BE ISSUED AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a qualified Architect/Engineering (A/E) firm with specialty and/or experiences working with the VA health care facilities to provide a complete A/E design for Project 508-08-108 Correct Inpatient Mental Health Ward. Work shall include A/E shall be responsible to perform investigative work, prepare cost estimates, prepare the construction bid documents, perform construction period services, & conduct site visits. A/E shall provide all architectural and engineering services as defined to accomplish complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports and cost estimates to redesign the 4th floor Inpatient Mental Health Unit to include the HVAC system on the PICU unit, based upon the approved Schematics and other program materials furnished by the VA. A/E shall ascertain the requirements of this phase of the work to comply with the MHEOCC to be furnished to the A/E by the VA. A/E shall redesign the HVAC system in the PICU and bring the system into compliance with all applicable codes and requirements. The A/E shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of all of the documents it prepares, and a design narrative/analysis, calculations and edited VA specifications in accordance with professional standard practices. A/E shall also outline the phasing requirements for the project. These phasing requirements shall describe the general sequence of the project work, estimated project duration, and what government constraints will exist that will influence the Contractor's approach to the construction project. The A/E shall be responsible for recording the phasing requirements. In an effort to reduce construction change orders due to design errors and omissions, the A/E shall develop, execute, and demonstrate that the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous review and coordination effort, which shall incude submitting a detailed QA/QC plan describing each step that will be taken during the development of the various phases of design. Work will require civil structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigative work of existing systems necessary to insure the accuracy of your design, and prepare any measured drawings of existing systems or facility required to insure the accuracy of your design. All work is to be performed at the VAMC, 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA. This procurement is 100% set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVOSB). Firms that meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit 2 copies of SF 330 Part I & SF 330 Part II to the Contracting Officer (138), Attn: Ed Cohen, VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-4004 NLT 3:00 PM (EST), 02/19/08. SF 330 forms can be obtained at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formType=SF. E-Mail and/or faxed copies of SF 330 Parts 1 & II will not be accepted. 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. All work shall comply with current VA Master Specifications and Standard Details. To be considered for an award, A/E must be must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and certified in VetBiz database prior to award. A/E firms can obtain CCR information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. & obtain VetBiz information via the Internet at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. A/E is also required to submit Annual Representations and Certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ The A/E selection criteria shall include: 1) professional qualifications 2) specialized experience & technical competence of A-E firm w/similar type projects; 3) past performance on contracts with VA, other Government agencies, & hospitals; 4) geographical location of A-E firm; 5) experience & roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects; 6) cost control & estimating effectiveness; 7) CAD capability; & 8) professional capacity of the firm to accomplish proposed work within scheduled timeframes. EST construction cost between $250,000 & $500,000. Award is subject to availability of finds. Notes 24 & 29 apply.
 

Place of Performance

Address: VA Medical Center (138);Contracting Officer;1670 Clairmont Rd;Decatur, GA 30033-4004

Zip Code: 30033-4004

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01487573-W 20080119/080117223644 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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