503-08-2-5070-0004 Construction: 1 Provide professional A/E design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services, and site visits for NRM Project # 503-08-112, "Correct FCA Deficiencies", at the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The A/E shall provide a design for a construction contract that will remove Asbestos above the Canteen plaster ceilings, replace the Cable TV system, repair the paving at the Bldg. 3 fuel tank monitors, install two smoking shelters for Bldg. 1 (this includes relocation of the existing smoking shelter closest to the main entrance, unless it can't be relocated, which would result in removal of the existing shelter), install a smoking shelter for Bldg. 7, install concrete containment under above ground fuel tanks, and install a fence at the Bldg. 3 fuel tank monitors. "All" work is to be done in 3D. The A/E will be required to certify that the A/E regularly uses the two programs mentioned and certify that that the A/E has completed 3D designs. The A/E offices must be within a 250 mile radius of the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA, with the exception of any cost estimating consultants used. SF 330's not certifying the requirements of this paragraph won't be considered. Design will be required to have 4 design reviews. The A/E is required to have in their possession and use the above mentioned software. All non drawing info is required to be in Microsoft word, excel, and project formats. All work must be designed within a construction price estimate. The A/E must possess strong demonstrated architectural and safety competencies and adhere to JCAHO requirements/specifications. Estimated duration of design is to be 4 months, with construction period services expected to be 1 year. A-E firms which meet the requirements in this announcement are invited to submit completed SF 330 Architect-Engineer qualifications, Parts I and II to (10F), at the address shown above. This IS NOT a request for proposal. Short listing for interviews will be based on (1) Proximity to Altoona; (2) In-house capabilities; (3) Previous Hospital Experience; (4) Previous VA Experience; (5) Other Federal Work; and (6) References. Selection after interviews will be based upon the following factors respective of the scope identified above and upon the A-E having qualifications in architectural, communications, HVAC, environmental, civil, electrical, and asbestos removal design, construction, and general building remodeling and replacement of hospital systems and associated design experience: (1) Team proposed for this project; (2) Proposed Management Plan (3) Previous experience of Team proposed for this project; (4) Location & Facilities of working offices; (5) Proposed design approach for this project; (6) Project Control; (7) Estimating Effectiveness; (8) Miscellaneous Experience & Capabilities (9) Awards & recommendations; and (10) Insurance & Litigation. This acquisition is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business's capable of doing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330. Construction cost for this project is estimated between $500,000 to $1,000,000.00. A Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded. Contract is subject to the availability of FY 08 Funds. POINT OF CONTACT: DAN SHEA (814) 943-8164 Ext. 7645 E-mail: [email protected]

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