RECOVERY Y--Recovery Act - Replace Elevator controls Phase 1 Recovery Act - Elevator Upgrade

This is a synopsis for VA-258-10-RA-0043 construction project, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 14.2 and 36.2 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.Solicitation number VA-258-10-RA-0043 applies, and is issued as an Invitation for Bid. The work is to be performed at the Northern Arizona Health Care System in Prescott, AZ



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238290 and the business size standard is $14 Mil. The Department of VA, Prescott, AZ intends to award two Firm Fixed Price Contracts. This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 U.S.C. 8127, who are capable of performing the requirements listed in the solicitation and attachments.



Scope of Work Description for Synopsis



Project 649-09-101



Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform project 649-09-101, Upgrade Elevator Controls in the #1 elevator in the main hospital building 107, and the #6 elevator in the administration building 14, at the Bob Stump VA, Prescott Arizona.



For elevator #1 the existing DC driven traction hoist, and existing open relay controls shall be replaced with a new hoist and motor and new electronic controls. The current open elevator penthouse shall be brought up to current codes, by enclosing the penthouse with fire rated walls, installing fire sprinklers, providing new lighting, installing new HVAC, running new electrical connections, and installing new electrical panels and other measures as required to meet code. A new sump pit and sump pump will be installed.



For elevator #6 the existing hydraulic elevator pump, and elevator controls shall be replaced with a new hydraulic elevator pump, and new electronic elevator controls. The existing machine room will be air conditioned with new HVAC equipment. All required electrical work to ensure a functioning elevator will be installed. A new sump pit and sump pump will be installed in the existing elevator shaft.



For both elevators completely replace interior elevator car finishes and controls as outlined in the specifications.



Abate any hazardous materials as required by the construction documents and the Hazardous Materials assessment.



Project 649-09-105



Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform project 649-09-105, Upgrade Elevator Controls in the #2, and #3 elevators in the main hospital building 107, at the Bob Stump VA, Prescott Arizona.



For both elevators #2 remove existing dc motor driven traction hoist, and open relay elevator controls. Replace each hoist with new hoist and motor and install new electronic elevator controls for each elevator. Enclose each elevator penthouse with fire rated walls. Install new electrical panels, lighting, HVAC and other items, fire alarm items, and fire sprinkler items. A new sump pit and pump will also be installed.



For both elevators completely replace interior elevator car finishes and controls as outlined in the specifications.



Abate any hazardous materials as required by the construction documents and the Hazardous Materials assessment.



The magnitude of construction for project 644-09-101 is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The magnitude of construction for project 644-09-105 is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.



The solicitation will be issued February 16 with a Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit on February 18, 10:00 local time.



BIDS ARE DUE BY 10:00 AM, Local Time on March 18, 2010. Bids will be received in Building 13, Facilities Management, Northern Arizona Health Care, Prescott, AZ. The period of performance is 270 days from the notice to proceReed date.



POC is Gary E. Templin, Contracting Officer, 602-200-2384 gary.templin@va.gov .