Department of Veterans Affairs 662/90C, 4150 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 94121

C -- A/E SERVICES FOR REMODELING OF EXISTING SURGERY SUITE FOR PRIMARY CARE, BLDG. 200 SOL RFP 662-33-95 DUE 021695 POC Contracting Officer, Carol A. Axley, (415)750-2163 Provide Architectural and Engineering Services to include preparation of preliminary layout, working drawings and specifications, preliminary and final cost estimates and construction support services for the remodeling of existing surgery suite located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121. The intent is to expand the versatility of the current urology suite by increasing the number of exam rooms, providing a combined reception and waiting room and increasing the flexibility of the minor Operating Room (OR) (the larger of the two operating rooms) by providing lead lining to support a wide spectrum of come-and-go surgery procedures. Additionally, the project includes increasing the current number of recovery room beds from eight to twelve, to allow for an increase in patient flow from the minor procedure unit. The recovery room unit will require a bath for patients receiving minor surgery, an isolation room for special procedures and the removal of two walls to allow for the increase in four beds, relocation of the nitrogen tank manifold, new entry into the instrument setup room from the OR suite with new corridoe access. Extend the existing conference room into the elevator lobby and create a waiting room adjacent to the conference room. Project area consists of approximately 8,000 gross sq. ft. All work required on this contract shall be completed in accordance with VA Master Specifications, VA Planning Criteris, and all applicable National Codes and Regulations. The estimated cost range for construction is between $250,000 and $500,000. The A/E selection criteria will include the following elements (a) through (m), in addition to selection criteria listed in Note 24 of the CBD, however, not necessarily listed in order of importance or merit: a) Professional qualifications of the team proposed for this project necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; b) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required; c) Specific previous experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for this project, including project description: d) Proposed design approach for this project. Describe design philosophy, any problems anticipated to accomplish work, how to solve them, and innovative approaches in production and design; f) Cost control to include what techniques to be utilized, who is responsible. Discuss recent projects to demonstrate ability to meet project cost target; g) Estimating effectiveness. Review the ten most recently bid projects to demonstrate estimating effectiveness; h) Schedule control to include techniques utilized to assure schedules will be met, who is responsible for schedules, and discuss recent projects to demonstrate ability to meet project schedules; i) Geographic location and facilities of working offices of prime and all consultants/subcontractors; j) Capacity to accomplish work in the required time; k) Past performance on Government and private industry contracts to show cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules; l) Describe experience and capabilities in the following areas: Value Engineering, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Critical Path Method, Fast-Track Construction, Energy Conservation, New Energy Resources, Enviromental Assessment, Specialized Experience, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), and other computer applications; m) Describe awards received for design excellence. Describe litigation the firm has been involved in within the last five years. Indicate type and amount of liability insurance. This procurement has been set aside for an emerging small business concern, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8712, with a $1,250,000 average annual volume. Firms meeting requirements described in this announcement may submit a current SF-255 for the prime A/E, and SF-254 for the prime and all consultants, to this office, ATTN.: Carol A. Axley, Contracting Officer (90C), Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 by 3:00 p.m. on February 16, 1995. Negotiations will result in a firm fixed-price contract. This is not a Request for Proposal. (0013)

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