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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 25, 2011 FBO #3653
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C -- BLDG 22 RESTROOM RENOVATION 655-12-107 - Attachment

Notice Date

11/23/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affair;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network Contract Activity;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Solicitation Number

VA25112R0037
 

Response Due

12/23/2011
 

Archive Date

3/31/2012
 

Point of Contact

Brittany D. Rusch
 

E-Mail Address

ny.Rusch@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

This procurement is restricted to Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. The requirement is for the Saginaw VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Applicable NAICS code is 541310 and small business size standard of $4.5 Million. Description of work to be performed includes design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: The Architect/Engineer shall provide design services necessary to furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information for Project 655-12-107, Building 22 Restrooms Renovations, at the VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. This project will renovate the existing restrooms of Building 22. Work will include completing an analysis of the extent of demolition and modifications to existing systems and/or components and design the complete renovation of building 22 restrooms for an area encompassing 679 sq ft. Also included are demolition and removal of items being replaced, and installation of new items (commercial grade wall and floor finishes, tile, grout, plumbing fixtures, toilet room partitions, wall accessories, diaper changing stations, feminine hygiene dispensers, light fixtures, motions sensors, exhaust fans, air freshener dispensers, interior signage, ceiling tiles and grid). Redesign each space to meet: Barrier Free Design Guide PG-18-13, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, and ABAAS Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Redesign each space to incorporate energy saving features. Specify materials and finishes that are easy to maintain, durable, hygienic, timeless, and modern. Design completion timeframe is estimated to be 180 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $100,000 & $250,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836-602-1 as follows: 1) Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for relevant work experience and accredited education (Bachelors of Science in the specific field minimum) and their record of working together as a project team. The specific state licensed/registered professional disciplines which will be evaluated are a minimum one of each (Michigan licensed architect, NCIDQ certified interior designer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, fire protection engineer, cost estimator, AutoCAD operator). Note that lead engineer must be Michigan P.E. Other specialties are plumbing, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, 3D modeler. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in designing for federal agencies, healthcare design, eldercare design, research abilities for EBD (evidence based design), Planetree organization compliance, knowledge of 2010 ADA Standards & NFPA 101 Life Safety codes, Knowledge of Joint Commission and HIPPA requirements, LEED certification, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recycled materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for 51% of the design, and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. This includes ability to produce scaled construction documents in minimum version AutoCAD 2010. (4) Past Performance: the past performance of the firm on contracts relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other federal agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Project past performance references older than 3 years will not be accepted. (5) 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. (6) Location of Design Firm: the geographic proximity of each firm to the location of the VA Medical Center will be evaluated. This criterion will apply to the office from which the majority of the design services will be performed. Firms within 250 miles of the medical center will receive a maximum score. Firms more distant than 250 miles will receive a zero score for this criterion. (7) Memberships in professional associations: Each professional discipline has voluntary associations such as (AIA, ASID, AAHID, NSPE). The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes that professionals who maintain association memberships are more invested in their field and are therefore more knowledgeable about current industry trends. Submission Requirements: This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Qualified SDVOSB firms are required to submit: 2 copies of Standard Form (SF) 330 (available at http://www.gsa.gov/forms) to include Part 1 and Part 2. In addition, Section H of Part 1 shall include information regarding the firms estimating effectiveness (estimated costs vs. actual bid costs) and compliance with performance schedule (original design schedule vs. actual design completion time) for each key design project listed in Section F. In addition, firms are requested to provide one electronic copy of their entire SF330 submittal via CD. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL SEVEN LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ABOVE MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. Prospective SDVOSB firms are reminded that in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance of the contract shall be spent for employees of the SDVOSB concern or employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. SF330 package shall address how it is anticipated these criteria will be met. Upon submission of the SF330 qualification package the prospective firm must be listed and publicly viewable in the Vetbiz Registry or they shall be considered nonresponsive to award. Prior to award the prospective contractor, otherwise eligible for award, must be registered and VERIFIED at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. The number one selected firm, unless currently listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages at the www.vetbiz.gov database shall have five business days to submit a verification application upon notification of being found the apparent successful bidder. Failure to become registered and verified in the VetBiz registry will result in denial of contract award. After receipt of verification application, the VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will conduct an SDVOSB verification investigation of the firm and based upon their findings will either find the firm eligible or ineligible for SDVOSB verification. Any AE firm that represents itself as an SDVOSB eligible firm but subsequently found ineligible for verification by VA OSDBU will result in that firm being barred from contract award. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications (ORCA) in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov database, prior to award of a contract (FAR 4.11). Completed SF330s can be delivered to Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Attn: Brittany D. Rusch, Contract Specialist, (90CSC), Ann Arbor, MI 48105, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, December 23, 2011. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly indentify Solicitation number and project. Information can also be hand carried or submitted via commercial express service Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc). 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 (Brittany.Rusch@va.gov), telephone inquires will not be honored. 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 contract is anticipated to be awarded in February/March 2012. 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.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/SaVAMC655/SaVAMC655/VA25112R0037/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA251-12-R-0037 VA251-12-R-0037 1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=276349&FileName=VA251-12-R-0037-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=276349&FileName=VA251-12-R-0037-000.doc

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center;1500 Weiss St.;Saginaw, MI

Zip Code: 48602
 

Record

SN02628597-W 20111125/111123234332-c2fb1854600d7c229bda32a01959fd83 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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