SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Roads & Sidewalks (A&E)
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Officer (101);VA Medical Center;325 New Castle Road, Bldg. 19;Butler PA 16001-2480
- ZIP Code
- 16001-2480
- Solicitation Number
- VA24410RP0314
- Response Due
- 7/29/2010
- Archive Date
- 8/8/2010
- Point of Contact
- Paul Sims
- E-Mail Address
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- The Veterans Integrated Service Network #04 (VISN04) Logistics Office (529/ Bldg #1/Room 333w), located at 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001-2480 is soliciting for a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Professional A/E Service for Design of Roads and Sidewalks, Project 529-07-107. The Contractor shall develop contract Drawings, Specifications and provide Construction Period Services which will include: Review of submissions, RFI's, and provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and add to drawings the "as-built conditions" from contractor's record drawings. Design must take into account ASHRAE, ASTM and American Architectural Manufactures Association requirements. Selection criteria will be in accordance with FAR 36.602-1 and VAAR 836.602-1, which at a minimum will include, but not limited to, the following short list criteria and selection criteria. Short List Criteria will include the following: (1) Specialized in-house experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of services required. (2) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and record of working together as a team. (3) 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. (4) Professional capacity of the firm to perform work (including any specialized service) within the time limitations. Unusually large existing workload that may limit A/E's capability to perform project work expeditiously. (5) Past record of performance on contracts similar to this work. Include all past VA and/or Government contracts. Selection criteria: (1) Team Proposed for this Project, background of the personnel-Project Manager, Consultants, other key personnel. (2) Proposed Management Plan-Team organization, design and construction phase, in-house capabilities. (3) Previous Experience of A/E firm-Project experience on contracts similar to this work. (4) Proposed Design Approach for this Project- Design philosophy and (5) Location of Facilities for Working Offices- Prime and consultants. (6) Project Control-Techniques planned to control the schedule and costs, and Personnel responsible for schedule and cost control. (7) Estimating Effectiveness-Ten most recently bid projects. (8) Miscellaneous Experience and Capabilities- Energy conservation and new energy resources, CADD and other computer applications, Value Engineering and life cycle costs analyses, Past projects of this type, CPM and Fast Track Construction. (9) Insurance and Litigation-Types and amounts of liability insurance carried. Any litigation involvement over the past five years and their outcome, significant claims against the firm of improper or incomplete services. The A/E services will prepare design documents, working drawings, and specifications, along with current cost estimates for the following work: Based on the preliminary drawings, field survey, construction estimates, budget and meetings; develop a program, schedule and working drawings for Repair, Replacement, Redesign of asphalt roadways, curbing, concrete sidewalks and the additional, repair or replacement of trench drains and catch basins. This work shall include all engineering, site investigation and design documents to complete construction documents for the scope of work... This work includes electrical, mechanical, architectural, and site modifications. Develop Program thru interviews with end users. Perform an overall campus Roads and Sidewalks Evaluation. Work with VA personnel to develop Priority List of items to be addressed. This potential additional work will be prioritized with the A/E making an evaluation to determine what can be accomplished within the construction budget. Complete design for new construction within the design and construction budget. Design shall comply with all applicable codes and standards. Work shall include but not limited to: Surveying and Field Verification of existing conditions (all Disciplines). Site Investigation and soil borings, Structural analysis as required. Review off program requirements, all utility service sizing and tie ins. Review Cost Estimates and Bid Alternatives to meet funding requirements, Schedules and Phasing plans. Edit VA specifications and create additional specifications when required. Create a set of complete working drawings (all disciplines). All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA Guidelines and VA Master Specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard. Any assumptions or allowances in A/E proposals must be itemized and reviewed by the VA COTR. A/E to notify VA COTR & Contracting Officer immediately if cost estimates exceed budget. Work shall be completed within 120 days. In accordance with Public Law 100-656 Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act of 1988, this is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business procurement. The Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The SF 330 form can be retrieved from www.gsa.gov, and may be supplemented to include all necessary information. Qualified firms must submit their completed SF 330, one electronic pdf copy to paul.sims@va.gov, and one hard copy (no faxed copies) to Paul E. Sims (101), VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001, BY 07/29/2010 AT4:00 PM. This is not a request for proposals and a solicitation package will not be issued. NAICS code for this project is 541310. Size Standard is $4.5 million dollars with a Firm Fixed Price Contract being anticipated. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing to the Contracting Officer, via Fax at (724) 477-5026, or email: paul.sims@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 325 New Castle Road;Butler, PA
- Zip Code: 16001-2480
- Zip Code: 16001-2480
- Record
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