C1DA--AE Upgrade Steam Distribution Loop 610-25-101

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to provide professional services for the upgrade of the Steam Distribution Loop at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus. The project includes the design of a new steam distribution loop, abatement/demolition of existing piping, and installation of new piping, manholes, expansion loops, valves, insulation, stanchions, hangers, traps, and associated parts. The A/E firm will be responsible for providing a comprehensive study, inspection, and report of the existing project area conditions, including architectural components, plumbing, steam distribution, asbestos, and other features. The firm will also be responsible for developing a phasing plan, providing construction administration services, and reviewing construction submittals. • The project requires experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. • The A/E firm must have specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. • The firm must have the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. • The project requires knowledge of the locality of the project and experience in construction period services. • The A/E firm must be able to identify and commit to the use of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors.