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

C -- REPLACE CHILLED WATER VALVES SOL RFP #646-08-00 DUE 122899 POC J. E. REGAN. Contracting Officer (412) 365-5440 This is a 100% set aside for a small business concern. The (SIC) standard industrial classification code assigned to the acquisition is 8712. Area of consideration is restricted to a 60 mile radius of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA. 15240. The Government is seeking professional architectural engineering design services to replace chilled water valves, primary chilled water filters, steam traps and condensate pumps. The architect engineering firm shall be required to retain a certified industrial hygeniest on his staff for this project. The CIH shall be responsible to provide professional services of performing asbestos survey investigations, asbestos removal specifications and drawings, perform monitoring in appropriate areas and construction period services along with any bulk sampling that may be necessary. The Architect Engineering firm shall perform all design work in accordance with NFPA, VA guidelines and directives, VA specifications, drawings and all other applicable codes. Architect Engineering firm shall have a knowledge of HVAC systems available and prior successful experience designing projects of this size, nature and cost. Architect Engineering firm will be responsible for site survey to evaluate existing condition of chilled water valves, primary chilled water filters, steam traps and condensate pumps, all associated piping and other mechanical, electrical and associated architectural finishes. Architect Engineering firm shall provide coordination review and construction services thru the completion of the entire project. Architectural Engineering services are required for preparation of working drawings and specifications, construction cost estimate, site visits and construction period services. Estimated cost of construction is $250,000.00 to $500,000.00. Firms desiring consideration shall submit current forms SF-254 and SG-255 to the attention of the Contracting Officer no later than close of business December 28, 1999. This acquisition is subject to the availability of FY 2000 funding. This is not a request for proposal. Posted 11/16/99 (W-SN400993). (0320)

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