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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 09, 2012 FBO #3758
DOCUMENT

C -- Repair/Replace Steam Lines - Attachment

Notice Date

3/7/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Officer (101);VA Medical Center;325 New Castle Road, Bldg. 1;Butler PA 16001-2480
 

ZIP Code

16001-2480
 

Solicitation Number

VA24412R0354
 

Response Due

4/9/2012
 

Archive Date

6/8/2012
 

Point of Contact

Linda L Bressler
 

E-Mail Address

282-5532<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Rd, Butler, PA is seeking the services of a qualified Architect-Engineer to provide design services for Project 529-13-103, Repair-Replace Steam Lines. Design includes but is not limited to Site Investigation - Architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, civil and electrical; Soil borings, soil sampling and reports; Asbestos abatement monitoring and sampling; Working Drawings and Specifications; Cost Estimates, and Construction Period Services. Based on the scope of work, field survey, meetings, and construction budget, develop a schedule, specifications and working drawings for demolition and repair or replacement of underground steam lines, reworking of man vaults. This work includes electrical, mechanical, architectural, asbestos abatement and site modifications. SPECIFIC TASK: Work shall include but not limited to: Reworking of manhole vent piping and carrier pipe jackets, new manhole sump pumps and above ground controls, new steam traps, four to five new expansion joints in the ceiling of Building One Basement steam pipes. Demolition, repair or replacement of underground steam piping supplying Building One Subbasement from nearest vault based on A/E pressure test evaluation. Demolition, replacement of steam lines from Building 7 to building 8 (plumbing shop), evaluate new steam route to building 66, 9 and 10. Rework valves to allow East, West and center low pressure steam without shutting down West air handler in Building One. Replace all main steam header isolation and reducing station valves in Building 7 FCA Rec#243098. Consult with VA facility management for any other needs and incorporate into design. *Provide 20% bid deduct. Design completion time is 120 days from receipt of notice to proceed. A/E shall be within a 250 mile radius of the Butler VA. Short List Criteria: Specialized in-house experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of services required. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and record of working together as a team. Professional capacity of the firm to perform work (including any specialized services) within the time limitations. Unusually large existing workload that may limit A/E's capacity to perform project work expeditiously. Past record of performance on contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Government contracts. Geographic location and facilities of the working office(s) which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located. Demonstrate success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. Inclusion of small business consultants, and/or minority-owned consultants, and/or women-owned consultants, and or veteran owned consultants, and/or disadvantage veteran owned consultants, and/or HUBZone consultants. Evaluation Factors for interviews: Team Proposed for this Project - Background of the personnel, Project Manager, Other key personnel, Consultants. Proposed Management Plan - Team organization Design Phase Construction Phase. In-House Capabilities. Previous Experience of Proposed Team - Demolition experience. Location and Facilities of Working Offices - Prime Firm, Consultants. Proposed Design Approach for this Project - Proposed Design Philosophy, Anticipated problems and potential solutions, sustainable design. Project Control - Techniques planned to control the schedule and costs, personnel responsible for schedule and cost control, QA process within organization. Estimating Effectiveness - Ten most recently bid projects. Miscellaneous Experience & Capabilities - CADD & other computer applications, Value Engineering & Life Cycle Cost Analyses. Insurance and Litigation - Type and amount of liability insurance carried, Litigation involvement over the last 5 years & its outcome, Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The NAICS code is 541330. Small business size standard for this NAICS code is $4.5 million. This procurement is being set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. All interested firms are required to submit two recent completed Standard Form SF 330 on or before April 9, 2012, 4:00 PM. SF 330 forms can be obtained at www.gsa.gov. One copy must be electronically submitted as a pdf to linda.bressler@va.gov. Two hard copies (no fax) mailed to Acquisition (101), Attn: Linda Bressler, VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Rd., Butler, PA 16001-2480, Phone 724-282-5532.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BuVAMC529/BuVAMC529/VA24412R0354/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA244-12-R-0354 VA244-12-R-0354_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=304402&FileName=VA244-12-R-0354-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=304402&FileName=VA244-12-R-0354-000.docx

 

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Record

SN02690906-W 20120309/120307235145-dcca04e774a6136aeb1c50dfdf99b380 (fbodaily.com)
 

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