C--Award Ambulatory Surgery

The Wilmington VA Medical Center is seeking an Architect/Engineering Firm capable of providing professional services to prepare documents for Project 460-311, "Expand and Consolidate Ambulatory Surgery/GI" as required at this Medical Center. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business and is restricted to firms located within a 100 mile radius of the Wilmington, Delaware VA Medical Center 19805. The NAICS Codes is 541330 with a size standard of $4.5M. Estimated construction value is $2,000,000 - $5,000,000. The following Evaluation Criteria will be used during the A/E Selection Process: (1) Specialized experience of the firm with similar contracts. (2) Past performance on similar contracts and with Government Agencies, and familiarity with applicable codes, and ability to incorporate in design documents the requirements of JCAHO, OSHA, NFPA, and other such regulatory organizations; (3) Capacity of the firm to perform the work within required time frames and budget et.; (4) Specific experience and qualifications of the proposed personnel assigned to the Project Design and Management Teams. (5) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete engineering services. (6) Geographic location and facility of the working office which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project work is located. All work shall comply with current VA Master Specifications and Standard Details. Work will be in accordance with the provided scope of work, and is to be done in a first class manner as approved by the Facility Manager. The scope of work for the project is as follows: The consultant shall provide all architectural and engineering services as defined to accomplish complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports and cost estimates for the following work: This project renovates approximately 11,000 square feet of existing space for the special procedures laboratory use designed to meet OR standards. Existing space is partially gutted under a previous project and additional pipe asbestos insulation behind chases was revealed during the demolition. This project scope addresses all remaining demolition; asbestos abatement; new floor plan and related architectural work; window removal and replacement/modification; electrical work including secondary wiring and feeders from the primary switchgear, electrical panels in closets, lighting, fire alarm; plumbing and sprinkler system; IT data and telecommunication work; security measures; energy conservation measures; independent chiller and HVAC equipment with backup central HVAC with all associated ducts and controls and a new mechanical room area. The proposed increase in space will allow us accomplish the following objectives: Expand orthopedic surgery; Expand urology services; Establish a Regional Breast Care Surgery center; Expand Pain Management Services, including interventional procedures; Establish clinical trials in Oncology; Increase access for patients needing surgery and provide backup OR capability. Award of a contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. This is not a request for proposals. Interested firms should submit their SF 330, three (3) copies, to Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Room 8080, Wilmington, Delaware 19805, ATTN: Toni A. Wilson (90C), by 4:00PM local time on/or before July 2, 2007. SF-330 can be downloaded from GSA Forms Library at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formstype=SF.