This notice seeks potential sources for architect-engineer services to complete a project at the Durham VA Medical Center. The project involves upgrading the electrical system to provide
emergency power to various areas, including air handling units, lab equipment, and radiology equipment. The project is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $100,000, but this amount is subject to revision. The period of performance is 243 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Detailed submission requirements, including specific design deliverables (narrative report, schematic design, design development, pre-final documents, final documents, construction documents), are outlined. Bidders must meet specific experience requirements, including 5 years of experience with similar projects, and professional licensing. SDVOSB compliance is required. A bidder site visit and pre-construction meeting are mandatory. The notice includes detailed requirements for specifications, cost estimates, submittal register, narratives, reproduction, submittal review, response to RFIs, construction change orders, project site visits, monthly progress meetings, final acceptance testing, project closeout, record drawing submission, and contractor evaluation standards. The notice also includes requirements for safety, regulations, and records management. The notice also includes requirements for utility outages, warranty, and safety. The notice also includes requirements for records management, including the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion. The VA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract.