578-13-001 Project Title: Upgrade Electrical, Bldg. 200 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines Illinois

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is seeking qualified Architectural/Engineering firms that are CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business to Upgrade Electrical Bldg. #200 at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. This is a request for Standard Form 330 not a request for proposal. Design will includes but is not limited to, space and services programming, preparation of drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all facets of work and trades necessary to facilitate award of a construction contract in order to Upgrade Electrical Bldg. #200 at the medical center. Design will include but is not limited to, expanding Bldg. #202 main campus switchgear, install 5KV power lines, transformer, generators and switchgear for Bldg. #200.



This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. Firms must have current registrations with the System Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and Vets 100 at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html



The Architect Engineering firm must be located within a 100 miles radius of the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines Illinois. The 100 mile radius will be determined using the following website: http://www.freemaptools.com/raius-around-point.htm..



Prospective firms are reminded that as per FAR 52.219-14: By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for- (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.



Estimated construction cost is estimated between $5,000,000- $10,000,000. Submit SF 330 documentation by close of business June 28, 2013. SF 330 should be electronically submitted to Travis Sharp, Contract Specialist at travis.sharp@va.gov. Subject line should read, VA69D-13-I-1042 SF 330 AE Design Upgrade Electrical Bldg. #200. Selection criteria will be based on: (1) specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the specific type of design required, (2) specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, (3) maintaining project schedules and project budgets; (4) Knowledge in design and construction requirements; (5) Cost control effectiveness (6) SDVOSB/VSOB status.



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