C--Architect/Engineering Services to NRM project 666-08-109 HVAC REPLACEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Consulting Architect-Engineer Services for NRM Project #666-08-109 HVAC Replacement Project. Consulting Architect-Engineer Services are required to design a replacement system for the HVAC System supporting the main hospital buildings (Bldgs. 9, 71, and 71N) at the Sheridan VA Medical Center, Sheridan, WY. Work will replace two older 130-ton chillers that support the three buildings with two new 170-ton units, and will also include flat plate installation, and replacement of the present open tower cooling system with closed-loop, 170-ton cooling towers designed for 105 degree outside air temperatures. All work must be designed within a construction price limit. The A/E will provide an initial estimate of cost to perform the above work and will design only those items that can be provided within the cost limitation. Submission requirements are the initial estimate and preliminary design submission, a 50% design submission, and a 95% design submission, each with refined cost estimates as required. The A/E must possess strong demonstrated mechanical competencies and adhere to VA ASHRAE and JCAHO requirements/specifications. Work is at the Sheridan VA Medical Center, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY. This requirement is to provide all labor, transportation and supervision necessary to conduct any required field investigations and complete working design drawings. The Medical Center must be able to remain operational throughout the construction period and a detailed sequence of work will be provided by the A/E to minimize impact of the construction. The A/E will provide four sets of documents at each submission including a cost estimate, and will provide a set of AutoCAD drawing files, 15 copies of final drawings, and 15 sets of specs in Microsoft Word at the final submission to enable procurement actions. Estimated duration of design to be 2 months, with construction period services expected to be 6 months. Responses must be received no later than the close of business, December 6, 2007 (4:00 p.m. MST). A-E firms which meet the requirements in this announcement are invited to submit completed SF 330 Architect-Engineer qualifications, Parts I and II to James Wiltse (90C), at the address shown above. This IS NOT a request for proposal. Selection will be based upon the following factors respective of the scope identified above and upon the A-E having qualifications in HVAC systems design, construction, and general building remodeling and replacement of hospital HVAC systems and associated design experience: (1) Team proposed for this project; (2) Previous experience of Team proposed for this project; (3) Proposed design approach for this project; (4) Location and facilities of working office(s); (5) Cost control; (6) Estimating Effectiveness; (7) Schedule Control (8) Knowledge of HVAC Systems. This acquisition is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business's capable of doing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330.