Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4646 John R, Detroit, MI 48201

C -- MODIFICATION AND UPGRADE OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SOL RFP 553-75-00 DUE 070100 POC Jodi Cokl or Barbara Wilkinson @ 313-576-3738 or 3738 E-MAIL: e-mail Contract Specialist @, jodi.cokl@med.va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan is searching for an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to prepare preliminary drawings, construction drawings, bid package documents and construction period services for a four phase construction project to modify and upgrade mechanical systems at this medical center. Phase I Modify Air Handling Units to include rework of cold air intake, installation of louvers inside the air chambers to properly mix cold air and return air, and installation of new drain pans to eliminate standing water. Construction on Phase I is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Estimated design time is 90 calendar days. Phase II Renovate Trans Vac System for trash and linen transportation which is inoperable due to design flaws, and raising of hopper to provide adequate clearance for linen carts. Construction on Phase II is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Estimated design time is 150 calendar days. Phase III Upgrade Incinerator to make it operational and pass local emission control inspections. Construction on Phase III is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. Estimated design time is 200 calendar days. Phase IV Revise Kitchen Drainage to provide pitch to all drains and eliminate the slipping hazard caused by large puddles. This phase also includes reinstallation of the dishwasher to eliminate contamination of the kitchen area. Construction is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000. Estimated design time is 90 calendar days. Phases should be designed concurrently with an estimated design completion time of 200 calendar days for all phases. The A/E should have Licensed Professional Engineers specializing in mechanical work in addition to expert construction cost estimators. The A/E should have experience dealing with interstitial building spaces in modern construction. Interested firms must submit two copies of SF 254, A/E and Related Services Questionnaire and two copies of SF 255, A/E Questionnaire for Specific Project, no later than July 1, 2000 at 4:00 pm, local time. See numbered Note 24. Posted 06/02/00 (W-SN460717). (0154)

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