2. Level 1 RFP DOCUMENT SUBMISSION:
a. Provide five (5) sets of prints (2 full and 3 half size) and narratives, four
(4) sets of draft specifications, and two (2) sets of cost estimates to the VA
Project Manager. One complete set shall be sent to the VA Medical Center
for review, and one to the VA Resident Engineer, if identified; and
b. The Level 1 RFP submission shall be made when all disciplines are
complete and ready for review in accordance with project schedule
identified in the A/E contract. When only a Level 1 RFP submission is
required, it shall include complete performance specifications, final cost
estimate, and RFP DB requirements and evaluation process as developed
by the VA.
3. Level 2 RFP DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION:
The RFP (Level 2) Documents shall incorporate the corrections,
adjustments, and changes made by VA at the Level 1 submission.
Distribute as described for the Level 1 submission. The Level 2 RFP
submission shall, in addition, include an itemized list by discipline of Level 1
comments with action taken, complete performance specifications, final cost
estimate, and RFP DB requirements and evaluation process as developed
by the VA.
D. ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
1. Additional services, where necessary (i.e. surveys, soil borings, or asbestos
abatement, etc.), and not included in the RFP A/E Contract, shall be processed
by submission of criteria for the work to be performed to the VA Project
Manager. Upon approval of the criteria, submit proposals and qualifications of
at least three firms being considered for the work in accordance with the
Contract Provisions, Part 1, of the contract. Recommend which firm is
considered to be most qualified to do the work; and
2. It is recommended that these services be included as part of the RFP A/E
contract.
Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume E
May 2006
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