C--556-CSI-101 Provide Architect/Engineer design services, at the North Chicago VAMC, for the construction of two Community Living Center Model Homes.

This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal. Provide Architect/Engineer design services, at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, for the construction of two Community Living Center Model Homes accommodating approximately ten nursing home patients each about 12,000 square feet of total area. Work to include the preparation of drawings, specifications to cover all facets of work and trades necessary to facilitate award of a construction contract. Construction period services and site visits during construction are part of the scope. Design shall comply with VA planning criteria and ADA standards.The A/E shall perform all necessary land and area surveys, testing, detailed site inspections, evaluations and consultations, including meeting minutes for the development of all phases of the project design from start to completion of the design. Estimated construction cost is between $2,000,000- $5,000,000.Area of consideration is restricted to 100 miles of the North Chicago VA Hospital, Illinois. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business February 5th, 2009. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Attn: Len Wisneski, 5000 West National Avenue, Building 5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0005. Selection criteria will be based on: (1) specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of design required, (2) specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, (3) Maintaining project schedules and project budgets; (4) Knowledge in design and construction requirements; and (5) Cost control effectiveness. No bid packages are available This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). NAIC #541310 applies. Award is subject to the availability of funds.