C--Open-End Multi-Discipline AE Contract at VAH Madison (607)

This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal. Provide Professional Architectural Engineering Design services necessary for the design of various in-house projects at Wm S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, WI. Services are primarily Architectural and Engineering in scope and may have related Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering. Scope of work may include the field verification of existing conditions, preparation of schematic designs, space plans, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, review of shop drawings & sample submittals, site visits and preparation of punch lists etc. for final acceptance, and construction period services. Services shall be provided for one (1) year, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years. For any one project, a work order will be issued not to exceed $150,000, and the total cumulative contract amount for work orders shall not exceed a maximum of $475,000. Area of consideration is restricted to 100 miles of Wm. S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, WI 53705. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business January 31, 2011. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Attn: John J. Meyers, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2254. Selection criteria will be based on: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (including a joint venture or association); including knowledge in design and construction requirements. (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; maintaining project schedules and project budgets. Cost control effectiveness and estimating accuracy. (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; be sure to include all past performance Department of Veterans' Affairs; (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project (100 miles); provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project; and (6) Acceptability under other appropriate evaluation criteria. (7) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (8) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (9) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. No bid packages are available. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). NAIC #541310 and #541330 applies. Award is subject to the availability of funds.