VAMC, 1500 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48602

C -- CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEFICIENCIES SOL 655-02-00 DUE 112299 POC Marsden, Charles, 517-793-2340, ext. 3074 E-MAIL: SAGINAW.VA.GOV, Marsden, Charles@Saginaw VA. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (VAMC), Saginaw, Michigan is soliciting for the servicesof an Architect Engineer (A/E) firm to include but not limited to study of electrical distribution system for replacement of main normal switchgear and emergenct switchgear, and feed cables; replacement of subpanels and wiring and preparation of design, plans, specifications, estimates, record drawings, reports, surveys and construction inspection in the design and renovations of hospital projects. The A/E is to develop detailed as-built and design construction drawings and specifications, construction estimates, provide necessary construction period services for the Project Number 655-00-102, Correct Electrical Deficiencies, Phase I. The project requires the upgrading of the existing electrical distribution systems, and may include some architectural, plumbing, and mechanical work, all in accordance with the current VA design guides, standards and requirements, NFPA, ASHRAE, local and federal codes. The A/E shall accomplish the study of existing electrical distribution system deficiencies, prepare a preliminary report and propose construction phases and develop the design, development and the construction documents (drawings and specifications) as per requirements of Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume C, aesubmin.doc availalble at http:/www.va.gov.facmgt/standard/aeinfo. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, when requested, and (3) any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown on or before close of business no later than the 30th day after the date of appearance of this announcement in the CBD will be considered. Firms having a current Standard Form 254 on file with the procurement office shown are not required to register this form. Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic location of firm, specialized technical expertise or other requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required, that include: (1) professional capabilities; (2) specialized experience and technical competence, as required; (3) capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) past performance on contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) geographical location and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project; (6) any other special qualification required under this announcement by the contracting activity. This is not a request for proposal. This procurement is restricted to A/E firms within a one hundred fifty mile radius of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan and is subject to the availability of funds. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. All request for information should be in writing and faxed to my attention, Chuck Marsden, (517) 791-2221. Posted 10/22/99 (W-SN394176). (0295)

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