C1DA--534-23-912 AE Design-Replace/Increase Loading Capabilities for Charlie & Delta Street

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Project: 534-23-912 AE Design-Replace/Increase Loading Capabilities for Charlie & Delta Street

Work Location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC

Estimated/Target Completion Period: 406 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Construction Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

NAICS: 541310 – Architectural Services

Small Business Standard: $12.5 Million

Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Site Visits will not be arranged during this phase.

The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before December 31, 2023

SF 330 Date of Receipt/Due Date: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit one (1) electronic SF330 and attachments if any) no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM (EST) August 31, 2023.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Provide Professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) and healthcare planning services necessary to Project will fully replace and increase loading capabilities for Charlie Street, Delta Street up to the Front Lobby Canopy, the ramp up to Charlie/Delta streets, and the ED Ambulance Pad.

• Remove and replace piles, pile caps, beams, road deck, and sidewalk on Charlie and Delta Streets as denoted on accompanying For Information Only drawings areas S-1, S-2, and S-3.  Add structural elements as shown.

• The final structure shall support HS20-44 and 66K max gross load w/ three (3) axles min (56" max tandem, 28" per rear axle) per SC CODE ANN 56-5-4140 B2. 

• Remove and replace all structural connections between the road and any outside structural element (building, retaining wall, etc.) as required.  Ensure that all connections to outside structural elements are maintained during and after construction.

• Remove and replace all existing storm water infrastructure and alter other existing utilities as required in the construction areas.  Ensure new structure is graded for positive drainage away from the building to new storm water infrastructure.

•  The designer shall review the information provided by the VA and provide separate and complete site investigations to provide a design that complies with the latest version of the IBC, ASCE 7, and all other applicable codes and standards to meet the requirements listed above.