C--A/E 4E FOR SICU

The Government is seeking professional design services from an architect-engineering (A/E) firm to develop working drawings and specifications for project: 646-08-115, Renovate 4E for SICU at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. GENERAL: Develop working drawings and specifications to renovate building 1, 4-East into CCU/ICU and relocate 3 East ICU functions to that location. Same-day and 23-hour stay unit will be moved to 3 East where they will be contiguous with other medical center surgical function. This reallocation of space will improve patient care services by having surgical support services in one location. The proposed area to be included in the scope of the project is 13,800 square feet in the eastern wing and central building core. This work includes architectural, electrical, mechanical including HVAC and control replacement, asbestos abatement, monitoring, and site modifications. SPECIFICS: The project involves primarily nonrecurring maintenance such as removal and replacement of asbestos containing materials including floor tile, fan coil unit removal, upgrade existing HVAC system and distribution systems to meet modern requirements, upgrade electrical panels, replace/install ceiling systems, lighting and upgrading of finishes and other interior design elements. A maximum of approximately 13,800 + - 10% square footage will be addressed. 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 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 “Room Finishes, Door and Hardware schedule?. A/E is responsible for providing all services necessary for design of this project – i.e. mechanical, electrical, asbestos sampling & monitoring, structural, fire alarm & suppression, communications, cable TV, etc. 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 shall field verify every aspect that relates to the project, coordinate visits with the Project Manager. 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 (3) 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 330’s is May 5, 2008. This is not a request for proposal. Numbered Note #24.