C1DA--A/E Replace Existing Substation A9 Project 642-26-117 NCO4 Construction East

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking professional Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services for the design of project 642-26-117, Replace Existing Substation A9. The project involves replacing the existing substation A9 and re-routing the existing outgoing main feeders into a standalone electrical space. The selected A/E firm will be required to provide all investigative surveys and verifications of as-built conditions, complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates for the scope of work. The firm will also be responsible for collaborating with the Medical Center staff and VA Design Guides to determine structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical design requirements. • The project is located at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. • The A/E firm will be required to adopt the make before break concept in directing the contractor on phasing the construction phase. • The firm will be responsible for providing a construction estimate of contract time and cost associated with their final drawings and specifications. • The firm will be evaluated based on technical expertise, professional qualifications, and firm capacity and management oversight.