Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX, 75216

C -- REPAIR ROOF/STRUCTURE, BUILDING 1 SOL 549-78-96 DUE 072996 POC Contracting Officer, Joyce Cadwell, (214) 302-7535 Provide A/E services to include investigative services, design and construction period services to effect corrective actions to roofing systems and structure of Building 1 at the VA Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Present project expectations anticipate complete removal and replacement of existing Building 1 roofing systems, including replacement of asphalt composition roofing with clay tile roofing, replacement of polyurethane foam roofing with hot asphalt built-up roofing, and repair of any defective structural or associated roofing elements. All design repairs/modifications must conform to Texas Historical Commission requirements, yet meet the requirements of the structure's intended use. Destructive and/or nondestructive testing and analysis of existing roofing system and structure may be needed. A/E team must include roofing contractor/expert and structural engineer. Construction documents shall include detailed drawings, specifications, construction scheduling and construction cost estimate. Drawings are to be produced on AutoCad vs 12. CD's will include both English and metric dimensions. Construction cost range is $500,000 to $1 million. Investigative services shall be completed and a report of findings, recommendations and estimated costs shall be submitted within 15 calendar days after negotiated start date. Design shall be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of Government review comments. Total performance time for design is 45 calendar days, exclusive of Government review time. A/E selection will be based on the following criteria and maximum point values are shown to reflect relative importance: NOTE: Geographic location of A/E firms and consultants servicing offices is limited to Dallas and Tarrant Counties, Texas. 1) 60 points-Specialized experience and technical expertise in the type of work to be performed. Hospital experience is required, and experience with historical structures preferred. 2) 60 points-Past performance designing within budgeted construction cost limitation, preparing accurate and highly detailed construction cost estimates, and controlling costs during construction. 3) 50 pts-Professional qualifications of staff and consultants. Contract requires registration of designers. A/E must include roofing contractor/ expert and structural engineer on team. 4) 40 pts-Capacity to accomplish work in the required time, as evidenced by past performance. 5) 40 pts-Quality control methods used to ensure technical accuracy of work, as evidenced by past performance. 6) 10 pts-Experience and capabilities using CADD. Disk submissions will be on AutoCad vs 12. 7) 10 pts-Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. In accordance with PL 100-656, this acquisition is NOT restricted to business size. Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8712, Architectural Services, applies to this acquisition and the small business size determination is NTE $2.5 million in average annual receipts during the preceding three fiscal years. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements in this a announcement are invited to submit (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, and (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and RElated Services Questionnaire for Specific Project. Submission shall be marked Attn: Joyce Cadwell (90C) at the above address, and are due by 4:30 p.m. local time, 7/29/96. This is not a request for proposals. (0177)

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