C--Architect Engineer Services Renovate 2nd and 3rd Floors, Building 402 at the VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI

This is a request for Standard Form 330s, not a Request for Proposals (RFP). Provide professional architectural and engineering services necessary for the design of Project 676-12-120, Renovate 2nd and 3rd Floors Building 402 at the VA Medical Center, Tomah, Wisconsin. Services include site investigations, analysis, design, calculations, cost estimates, preparation of working drawings and specifications, and construction period services. As-builts and site visits during construction are part of the scope. The company must have the capability to design a complete healthcare renovation. This would include the services of certified and registered professionals. The area of consideration is restricted to firms located within a 500-mile radius of the VA Medical Center, Tomah, Wisconsin. Selection criteria will be based on: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (including a joint venture or association); including knowledge in design and construction requirements. (2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time including; maintaining project schedules, maintaining project budgets, cost control effectiveness, and estimating accuracy. (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; be sure to include all past performance Department of Veterans' Affairs. (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project (500 miles); provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. (6) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (7) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. (8) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. A/E firms that meet the requirements listed in this request for SF 330s are invited to submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of the SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business April 25, 2012. Mail hard copy of the information to: E-mail the electronic copy to: Department of Veterans Affairs [email protected] Attn: Kurt Marshaus 500 E Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 As this is not a RFP, no bid packages are available. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541330; size standard $14.0 Million applies. This requirement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). It is anticipated that A/E interviews will take place during May. Award is subject to the availability of funds.