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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 14, 2009 FBO #2726
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C -- Useful Life Study of Boilers, B-76, (Marion)

Notice Date

5/12/2009
 

Notice Type

Synopsis
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veteran Affairs;VA Medical Center (90 CSC);1481 West Tenth Street;Indianapolis IN 46202
 

ZIP Code

46202
 

Solicitation Number

VA-251-09-RP-0204
 

Response Due

6/5/2009
 

Archive Date

8/4/2009
 

Point of Contact

Lee Grant
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Indiana VA Health Care System, Marion Campus, located at 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Indiana 46953, is seeking the service of an Architect Engineer. The method of procurement for this contract is in accordance with the Brooks Act, A/E, as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. The top rated firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. This announcement is 100% SET ASIDE for Small Business A/E firms. North American Industrial Classification System Code is 541310 which have a Small Business size standard of $4.5M. Proposals received from non-small business firms will be rejected. A Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in June 2009. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Central contractor Registration (CCR) register via the CCR Internet site at http://www.ccr.gov.NOTE: This is a STUDY, NOT A PROJECT DESIGN. The selected firm for this Study will not be allowed to participate in the design.The AE will implement a procedure to determine the useful life of three (3) existing, 30200 pph d-type water-tube boilers manufactured by Henry Vogt Machine Company. The boilers are located in building 76.The study will include at a minimum the following: Inspection of the boiler proper including boiler trim, casing and foundationUltrasonic testing to verify material thickness of pressure components as listed;Drums: Minimum of eight (8) measurements per head and 16 per shell course.Headers: Minimum of one (1) measurement per each two (2) linear feet.Tubes: Minimum of four (4) furnace elevations up to fifty (50) measurements per elevation.Perform magnetic particle exam of designated areas within the drums including but not limited to internal weld surfaces.Video probe of approximately 30% of water wall tubes, generating tubes and down comer tubesProvide two (2) hard copies and two (2) electronic version copies of the analysis/report of inspection data with determinations of the remaining boiler useful life and assign recommendations for boiler life extension or recommendation for repair/replacement.VA will provide access to technical documentation and prepare boilers for inspection in a manner that will accommodate safe inspections.Completion Time: 95 Days from NTPMagnitude of Requirement: Between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00Qualifications submitted by each firm for Project #610-09-122, Useful Life Study of Boilers, B-76, will be reviewed and evaluated on the following: The qualifications of all individuals which will be used for these services, including the Project Manager, key personnel and any consultants, will be examined. The organization of the proposed design team that will be managing the project during both the design and construction phases will be evaluated.The experience of the proposed design team working on projects that involve similar type of design projects will be evaluated as well as any experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.The geographic proximity of each firm to the Marion/Ft. Wayne area will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the offices of both the prime firm and any consultants. Must be within a 150 miles radius.The overall proposed design philosophy that the design team will use on this project will be evaluated, along with any anticipated problems associated with this type of design and potential solutions.The techniques and personnel responsible for controlling the schedule and costs of this project will be evaluated.A review of the ten (10) most recent projects will be conducted to determine how effective the construction cost estimate provided was to the actual bid costs of those projects.The team philosophy and method of implementing a sustainable design will be evaluating including low impact materials, energy efficiency, use of recyclables and recycling demolished materials, etc.Many other capabilities of the proposed design team will be evaluated; these criteria will include, but not be limited to: Interior Design, CADD applications used and Value Engineering.Any awards received by the Design Firm or any team members for Design Excellence will be taken into consideration.The type and amount of liability insurance carried as well as any litigation involvement in the last 5 years will be evaluated.Submission Requirement: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two (2) copies of Standard Form (SF) 330, available on-line at the GSA Forms Library,http://www.gsa.gov/HDR_0_forms, for the Prime and all consultants, to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Roudebush VA Medical Center (90CSC), Attn: Lee Grant, 1481 West Tenth Street, Indainapolis, Indiana 46202. Interested firms may also hand carry or submit via overnight express service (NON US POSTAL MAIL) to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Contract Service Center, Bldg #7, Attn: Lee Grant, Rm 207, 2669 cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222. Proposals must be received not later than 4:00 p.m. local time on June 5, 2009. The SF 330 shall not exceed 50 pages. FONT size shall be no smaller than 12. Facsimile or email submissions will not be accepted. Solicitation packages are not provided and no additional project information will be given to firms during the announcement period. This is not a request for proposal. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement nor will the Government pay or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought request. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-MAY-2009); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link To Document
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/InVAMC538/InVAMC538/VA-251-09-RP-0204/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion;1700 East 38th Street;Marion, Indiana

Zip Code: 46953

Country: U.S.A.
 

Record

SN01814674-F 20090514/090512233023 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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