C223--Air Handlers with Auxiliary Chillers (A/E Design)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Architect-Engineer (A/E) firm to design the replacement of Air Handling Units and Auxiliary Chillers at the Durham VA Medical Center. The selected firm will provide professional A/E services, including investigative services, design development, and construction period services. The firm will be responsible for preparing existing conditions plans, conceptual designs, and construction bid documents. The project requires experience in medical facility design, mechanical and electrical engineering, and construction period services. The A/E firm will work closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the Integrated Project Team to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. Key aspects of the project include: * Replacement of Air Handling Units and Auxiliary Chillers * Design and construction of a new HVAC system * Compliance with VA Master Specifications and VA Design Standards * Coordination with the COR and Integrated Project Team * Preparation of construction bid documents and construction period services * Experience in medical facility design and construction period services is preferred.