537-10-126 Open-Ended AE Services for various projects at Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago, IL

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 Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago, Illinois and associated CBOC facilities. Services are primarily Architectural and Planning 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. 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 $450,000. Area of consideration is restricted to 100 miles of Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago IL.60612. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business August 16th, 2010. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Attn: Anne Vossler, 5000 West National Avenue, Building 5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0005. Selection criteria will be based on:

(1) Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of design services required;

(2) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project; (3) Past record of performance on Contracts with the Department of Veterans' Affairs,

(4) Professional capacity of the firm in the designated geographic area of the project to perform work;

(5) Maintaining project schedules and project budgets;

(6) Knowledge in design and construction requirements; and

(7) Cost control effectiveness and estimating accuracy.



No bid packages are available. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). NAIC #541330 applies. Award is subject to the availability of funds.