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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 29, 2016 FBO #5301
DOCUMENT

C -- Expand and Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory - 657-502 - Attachment

Notice Date

5/27/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15;3450 S 4th Street Trafficway;Leavenworth KS 66048
 

ZIP Code

66048
 

Solicitation Number

VA25516R0453
 

Response Due

6/17/2016
 

Archive Date

7/17/2016
 

Point of Contact

Vernon J Hoobler
 

E-Mail Address

6-1144<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

Synopsis: An A-E Services contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law [PL] - 582) and implemented in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 350 mile radius of the Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, Illinois 62959. The mileage restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207(b). This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Project 657-502, Expand and Upgrade Bldg. 42 for Laboratory is being considered. This is not a Request for Proposal and an award will not be made with this announcement. This announcement is a request for SF 330s from qualified contractors that meet the professional and set aside requirements listed in this announcement. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in September 2016. Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only to (sean.jackson@va.gov) or (vernon.hoobler@va.gov). Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. The NAICS Codes for this procurement is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $7.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design is approximately 294 calendar days. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS INCOMPLIANCE WITH AAR 852.219-10. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, (http://www.Vetbiz.gov), SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their qualifications package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project 657-502, Expand and Update Bldg. 42 for Laboratory. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be bound in 3 ring binder(s) and two (2) CD copies. Completed packages shall be delivered to: Department of Veteran Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Office, Attn: Contracting Officers: Sean Jackson and Vern Hoobler, Contracting office address: 3450 S.4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth Kansas 66048 Packages are to be delivered on or before June 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM CDT Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly identify Solicitation number and project. Information shall be submitted via commercial courier service, mail or hand carried deliveries. Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. PROJECT INFORMATION: PROJECT 657-502, Expand and Upgrade Bldg. 42 for Laboratory A. The AE shall furnish all services for a complete schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid documents, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates, construction period services as, Site Visits, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information as outlined in the "AE Instructions" for project 657-502, Expand and Upgrade Bldg. 42 for Laboratory. ? STATEMENT OF AE TASKS 1)Necessary site survey, to include geo-technical survey, for work such as verifying existing conditions, verifying record drawings, and verifying and analyzing utility systems shall be accomplished in conjunction with preparation of Schematic Design, and Design Development for the addition to Bldg. 42 of approximately 9,329 square foot to relocate Laboratory Services. 2)A finished basement shall be incorporated in the design under the new addition, allocated for exam and administrative space. Basement shall be 15' tall as measured from top of slab to top of slab. Basement walls shall be non-load bearing. Basement will connect with the Emergency Department basement. 3)The new Basement and Ground Floor addition will be designed to support two additional floors. 4)Evaluate to see if any additional square footage can be constructed within project budget. Include design for any additional square footage that the budget will allow. 5)If additional square footage can be constructed, design an interstitial space above ground floor for a Mechanical room. 6)Remodel existing Ground Floor of Building 42 at any tie-ins to the new construction. 7)Relocate underground primary voltage feeders out of the designed building footprints. This work to include: "Extending an existing primary feeder duct bank for one of the building's two feeds and relocating another existing duct bank for the second feed. "Replace existing internal primary voltage transformers with pad mounted exterior oil-filled transformers anticipating current and future loads (warehouse etc.) 8)This project will also add 42 parking spaces to the Marion VA Campus. 9)Design to the Government's Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings standards with verification by a Professional Engineering stamp and completion of the Guiding Principles Checklist. Architect is responsible for verifying that the construction meets the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings. 10)Full commissioning per the VA Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual as applicable to this building is required. All associated costs and labor (Commissioning agent(s), inspections/witnessing, and documentation) shall be the responsibility of the Architect. Provide cost estimates associated with deduct alternates. B. The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C. The AE shall provide construction bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include Revit and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D. AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E. A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include at least a minimum of 20% bid deduction. F. Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of each of the resulting construction project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. There is no guarantee that either construction project shall be awarded. Award of construction projects is based upon available funding. Selection criteria are in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1. Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as necessary. SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed seventy (50) pages. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project 657-502, Expand and Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria: 1.Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. AE firms shall have licensed professional architects and engineers currently registered in the state of Illinois or in the state of which Illinois has recognized the engineering license. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are Architects, Healthcare planner, Engineers (to include Civil, Electrical, Geo-Technical, Mechanical, and Structural), Estimators, and Project Managers. 2.Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. Experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. 3.Capacity to Accomplish the Work: The general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. In accordance with VAAR 852.219-10(c)(1), prime contractors shall clearly demonstrate how they will meet the requirement that at least 50 percent of the design work be accomplished by employees of the concern or employees of eligible service-disabled veteran owned small business subcontractor/consultant. 4.Past Performance: the past performance of projects that are complete (design and construction) that the firm has designed relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performances that are older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years. 5.Location of Design Firm: The geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. The mileage restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207(b). This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Firms within 350 miles of the medical center will receive a maximum score. Firms more distant than 350 miles will receive a zero score for this criterion. 6.Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined. 7.Reputation in A-E Community: reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA255-16-R-0453 VA255-16-R-0453_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2764045&FileName=VA255-16-R-0453-001.docx)

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