C--FCA Low Voltage Equipment Replacement, LD

Contractor to provide full Architect/Engineering services as required to prepare complete contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, including services throughout construction period for Project No. 596-09-103 "FCA Low Voltage Equipment Replacement LD" for the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. The project will correct code violations on low voltage electrical distribution and the replacement of low voltage electrical equipment reaching the end of life expectancy. Project to include: disconnecting and removal of abandoned wiring; isolating emergency power from standby power in building 1, building 3 and where in code violation; and replacement of low voltage transformers, electrical switchboards, motor control centers, panels, and other low voltage electrical equipment. Project design shall clearly show work required, phasing of work, 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. Construction Cost range is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. 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, May 1, 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.