C--A/E Replace AHUs 5,6,7,B-1, CDD, VAMC LEXINGTON

Contractor to provide full Architect/Engineering services as required for preparation of complete contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, including services throughout construction period for Project No. 596A4-09-103 "Replace AHU 5, 6, 7, CD" for the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. This project replaces air handling units (AHU) No. 5, 6, and 7 and appurtenances which include replacing chillers 2 and 3, increasing chilled water supply, increasing chilled water return, corrects electrical issues with emergency support, and other issues at the CDD campus. During schematic design all systems shall be evaluated and their projected demand identified and considered in preparation of design documents. Project design shall clearly show work required, phasing of work required, and instructions to construction contractor regarding how to accomplish the necessary renovations in a 24/7 medical environment taking into consideration demolition, dust control, infection control, and specialized facility requirements as discussed with VA staff. Also included will be limitations, e.g. work required to be completed outside of standard administrative hours, work limited to periods shorter than a single shift, etc., for specific locations in the project. Bid deductions will be built into the scope of work of the project to allow for flexibility in construction award. Construction Cost range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Area of consideration is limited to a 100 mile radius of the Lexington VA Medical Center. Firms desiring consideration must submit THREE copies of SF 330, not later than 2:00 PM CT, June 9, 2009. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. NAICS 541330. Contract award is subject to the availability of VA funds. A/E Selection criteria will include: 1) Team Proposed for this Project; 2) Proposed Management Plan; 3) Previous Experience of Proposed Team; 4) Location of A/E firm; 5) Proposed Design Approach; 6) Project control; 7) estimating effectiveness. 8) Sustainable Design; 9) Miscellaneous Experience and Capabilities. This is not a request for proposal. THREE copies of SF 330 should be mailed to Sherri-Lyn Teeters, Contracting Officer, Acquisition Service Center VISN 9, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. No faxed or emailed SF 330s will be accepted. Do not contact the Lexington VA Medical Center with questions concerning this request for SF 330 forms. Contractors must be registered in CCR.