Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, 2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001-5392

C -- A/E SERVICES SOL 442-14-97 DUE 051597 POC Fran Friehauf, 307-778-7329 A/E services are required for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the renovation of 2nd floor, C-Wing, at VA Medical Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Work will involve conversion of vacant building space into outpatient treatment and administration areas. Area of consideration is limited to firms located within 50 mile radius of Cheyenne, Wyoming and those firms desiring consideration should submit current SF254 and 255 before close of business May 15, 1997. Those firms responding to announcement No. 442-11-97 (Jan 1997) are not required to submit SF254/255 -- only a letter indicating interest in the project. Completed design work is required by August 15, 1997. Procurement is an Emerging Small Business set-aside (SIC Code 8712). An emerging small business under this SIC is defined as a business whose average annual sales for the past three years did not exceed $1.25 million. A/E selection criteria will include: (1) professional qualifications necessary for performance of required services; (2) specialized experience and technical competence with similar type projects; (3) past performance on contracts with Government agencies; (4) geographical location of A/E firm; (5) experience and roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects; (6) cost control and estimating effectiveness; and (7) CAD capability. (0119)

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