A/E Services for Replacement of Water Distribution System at VA Hines

This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal. Provide Professional Architectural Engineering Design services to Replace the Water Distribution System at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Work to include, but is not limited to, removal and replacement existing water mains, water system design and analysis, and construction services. The contractor shall furnish a complete design package to include plans, architectural, structural, views, details, sections, elevations, shop drawings, working drawings, edited specifications, site visits, and related information as required by the contract. Approximately 22,000 feet of 6", 8" and 12" water main will be replaced. The A/E will analyze the existing water system and design an improved system. This may be a straight water main replacement or an entirely new layout. The A/E will use the results of their study to provide options on phasing, construction, and layout. The final plans shall include all crossing information, profiles, plan views, water main elevations at a maximum of 50' intervals, valve locations, tapping details, phasing plan and any other detail the A/E deems necessary for the success of the project. Estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 - $10,000,000. Area of consideration is restricted to 100 miles of the Hines VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business March 9, 2010. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center (69D), Attn: Laura Silguero, 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 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; and (5) Cost control effectiveness. No bid packages are available. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). NAIC #541330 applies.