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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 19, 2001 FBO #0017
SOURCES SOUGHT

C -- A/E Renovate Prosthetics

Notice Date

12/17/2001
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
 

ZIP Code

15206
 

Solicitation Number

646-16-02
 

Response Due

1/25/2002
 

Point of Contact

Point of Contact - Cheryl Thornton, Contract Specialist, (412) 365-5457, Contracting Officer - Cheryl Thornton, Contract Specialist, (412) 365-5457
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Cheryl Thornton
(cheryl.thornton@med.va.gov)
 

Description

The Government has a requirement for professional A/E Services with Industrial Hygiene Services for Project 646-02-104U ?Renovate Prosthetics? at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. Evaluation of the Prosthetic Area is needed to improve work flow, maximize storage, address patient privacy issues, and improve insufficient waiting space. Equipment no longer utilized is to be removed with space re-allocated to the other functions. There are currently seven (7) purchasing clerks occupying a space allocated for four (4). Supervisor and clerical support are isolated from the patient activity and problems include storage of items within room (not in the corridors). Review of orthotist exam space and configuration is required. Wall changes may be necessary impacting electrical/HVAC/plumbing (orthotist room/sink). Services shall include field investigation, design, preparation of working drawings and specifications, construction cost estimate, construction period services as the owner?s technical representative and reproduction of construction contract documents. The A/E shall design the project work in accordance with NFPA, VA guidelines and directives, VA master specifications and all other applicable codes, regulations and requirements. Disciplines involved will include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental. A/E shall provide complete investigative services; site survey to evaluate existing conditions; and shall provide coordination, review and consultation services through completion of the entire project. A/E shall also provide professional Industrial Hygiene Services to perform asbestos survey, investigations, bulk sampling, asbestos removal specification and drawings, and monitoring in appropriate areas during construction period services. A/E shall prepare schematics and design development to include drawings, estimates and specifications. A/E will provide three review sessions: Schematic (due within 30 days from date of award), 50%, and 100% (each due within 30 days from return of approved previous submission). Four (4) copies of specifications, drawings and cost estimates are required for each review submission. Thirty (30) sets of Construction Documents (drawings and specifications) are required at 100% completion 15 days after final approval. All construction drawings shall be provided on AutoCAD 2000 and specifications in Microsoft Word 5.0 or higher. A/E shall review all submissions and provide recommendations to the VA; review and provide replies to RFI?s, review contractor?s cost estimate and provide recommendations; make site visits and prepare written reports to include agreed upon change in design as determined necessary during construction; participate in partial/final acceptance inspections and generate punch list items for completion. After construction A/E shall prepare and submit accurate, complete as-built drawings on AutoCAD 2000. Procurement is open to emerging small businesses only. An emerging small business is a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50% of the numerical size standard applicable to the assigned code. The NAIC Code is 541330 with the small business size standard of $4.0 million. Construction cost estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000. Award will be made to the A/E judged by the VA to be the best qualified for the work. See Numbered Note 24. The following additional factors will also apply: Evaluation of knowledge of healthcare facilities and prior successful experience designing projects of this size, nature and cost; Reputation and standing of firm and principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management and cooperativeness; Record of significant claims against client because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services; and specific experience and qualification of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and record of working together as a team. Area of consideration is limited to a 60-mile radius from the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. Award is subject to availability of funds. This is not a request for proposal. All interested, responsible and qualified business firms within the geographic limitation desiring consideration shall submit three (3) copies of SF254 and SF255 to arrive no later than COB (4:30PM EST) 1/25/02 with cover letter of interest directly to the attention of Cheryl Thornton (04A1-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
 

Web Link

RFP 646-16-02
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=646-16-02)
 

Record

SN20011219/00006971-011218100303 (fbodaily.com)
 

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