C--3W Same Day Surgery

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is seeking professional design services from an architect-engineering (A/E) firm to develop working drawings and specifications for project 646-08-109, "Renovate 3W-Same Day Surgery" at the VAPHS, University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. GENERAL: Develop construction contract drawings and specifications to complete the renovation of approximately 10,300 square feet of existing clinical and office space into Same Day Surgery, ambulatory care space on the Third Floor, Building One at the University Drive Division of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The proposed area to be included in the scope of the project is in the west wing (3West). This work includes architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical including HVAC and control replacement, asbestos abatement, monitoring, and site modifications. SPECIFICS: The project involves architectural and engineering services required to renovate approximately 10,300 square feet (+/- 10%) of the existing office and clinical space into ambulatory care space, including but not limited to the following: Maximizing the number of rooms and support space in the west wing. Recommend bid alternatives as necessary to meet the budget limitations. Field verification of existing space and existing utilities servicing the renovated space. Design and V.P.I.H. Services for asbestos abatement of the renovated space including the monitoring of abatement activities, air sampling, and final TEM clearances of containment areas. Evaluation and design for replacement of the existing HVAC mechanical and ventilation system servicing the renovated space including the removal of fan coil units and replace with VAV units. Evaluation and design modifications to the existing electrical distribution system servicing the renovated space to provide sufficient power to all new lighting and equipment in the area. Evaluation and design modifications to the existing plumbing system servicing the renovated space to provide sufficient water supply and drain lines to all new plumbing fixtures and equipment in the area. Design for all new interior finishes of the renovated space including floors, ceilings, casework, doors and wall surfaces. Construction will need to be addressed in multiple phases to allow hospital operations to continue during construction. The project will follow the guidelines established in the VA Pittsburgh Master Space Plan to enhance services at the University Drive Division. All designs will be in compliance with space criteria as referenced in VA Handbook 7610. A/E is responsible for providing certified industrial hygiene services to perform asbestos survey investigations, bulk sampling, development of specifications and drawings, and construction period services. All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA guidelines and VA master specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard. A/E shall pay particular attention to USAF, NFPA, BOCA, VA Handbook 7610 space criteria and VA program guide PG-18-14. A/E shall field verify every aspect that relates to the project. Coordinate visits with the project manager as assigned after award. The A/E shall arrange for and oversee the performance of topographic surveys, test borings, test pits, soil tests, subsurface exploration and other such investigations as he/she determines proper design of the project. The A/E will make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project. A/E must be proficient in the use of Auto Cad 2007 and have access to Microsoft Word 5.0 or higher. Estimated cost of construction is $2,000,000.00 - $5,000,000.00. This procurement is unrestricted, open to both small and large businesses. Interested firms shall submit three copies of current SF 330 to the attention of Cheryl Ebert, Contracting Officer (90C-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The geographical area of consideration is a two hour radius of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive. The NAICS code is 541330 with the small business size standard of $4.5 million. Due date for SF 330s is July 23, 2008 at 11:00am. This is not a request for proposal.