C--open ended A/E Masonry

This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal. Indefinite Delivery Contract (open-ended) Architectural/Engineering Discipline to include professional services necessary for the design of various in-house masonry repair projects at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL that are primarily Architectural Masonry Repair/ Tuckpointing and Structural Design in scope and may have related minimal Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering. Area of consideration is restricted to 100 miles of Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. This is an unrestricted procurement. NAICS code of 541310 applies with a small business size standard of $4.5 million. VA intends to award a contract for a period of one (1) year with two (2) additional option periods of one (1) year each. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business May 1, 2009. For any one project, a work order will be issued not to exceed $95,000, and the total cumulative contract amount for work orders shall not exceed a maximum of $990,000. The Government is uncertain as to the number of delivery orders that will be placed against the contract during the term of the contract. Construction Period Services and site visits during construction are part of the scope. Following are minimum experience requirements for the personnel assigned to this contract: Project Design Engineer shall have a minimum of five years of experience for designing masonry, concrete and steel repairs of masonry facades of 50 + years old multi-story hospital buildings in Chicago land or similar area and shall be licensed professional structural engineer. Project Construction Inspection Engineer shall have a minimum of five years of experience of inspecting masonry, concrete and steel repairs of masonry facades of 50 plus years old multi-story hospital buildings in Chicago land or similar area and shall be licensed professional architect or engineer. Technical experience of AE personnel stated above shall be maintained throughout the project duration. 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. Subject to the availability of funds. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Attn: Robert Giesfeldt, 5000 W National Avenue, Building 5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0005.