SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Project 460-19-004 A&E Replace Morgue HVAC
- Notice Date
- 3/6/2020 11:24:58 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15215
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24419R0112
- Response Due
- 8/7/2019 10:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/06/2020
- Point of Contact
- Cheryl A. RobertsContracting Specialistemail: cheryl.roberts2@va.govphone: 302-994-2551 X7525Cheryl.Roberts2@va.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Cheryl.Roberts2@va.gov
(Cheryl.Roberts2@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Description
- ACQUISITION INFORMATION: The Wilmington Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 1601 Kirkwood Highway, is seeking professional Architect and Engineering (A&E) services for Project No. 460-19-004, Replace HVAC System for the Morgue. This announcement is being issued in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineering firms (Public Law 92-582) and implemented in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 36. Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering are requested to send two copies of an SF 330 (8/2016 Edition) and CD from qualified and eligible firms classified as 100% SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. 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 firms that meet the professional and set aside requirements listed in this announcement. Wilmington, DE VA Medical Center Wilmington, DE 19805 A/E SCOPE OF WORK For Replace HVAC System for The Morgue Project No. 460-19-004 Construction Magnitude: $1,000,000-$2,000,000 Bid Documents/Final Report Ready by: 123 days after NTP -- Services -- PROVIDE: Professional Architectural, Engineering, and Healthcare Planning Services to include but not limited to: Site investigation architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental services. Contract drawings and specifications for construction. 3rd Party Cost Estimates. Construction period services - review of submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings; A/E will respond on site within a two-hour period when requested. Infection Control Risk Assessment. Construction Management Services during construction. Meet all the requirements as outlined in VA Program Guide PG-18-15 (Volume C), A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program. Reference at http://www.cfm.va.gov -- Project Scope -- GENERAL: This project is located in Building 1, ground floor RM 149, at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. It involves all design work and phasing to remove and replace the existing HVAC distribution system that services the morgue and associated areas. The project boundaries include building 1 rooftop and ground floor rooms 147E though 147L. Other items required to be installed outside of these project boundaries to meet the goals of the project are acceptable. The morgue is comprised of an autopsy room, a six-compartment refrigerator unit and two bathrooms. The morgue area measures approximately 1,128 sq. ft. SPECIFICS: A/E is to have all material, located in the morgue, that is damaged or degraded removed from the ceiling up to the deck; including, but not limited to light fixtures, ceiling grid and tile, diffusers, ductwork, reheat coils, etc. and to end with a new installation of items that were removed. New light fixtures shall be energy efficient. Fire protection, fire alarm, security, and public announcement systems may be left installed as-is with alteration for the new construction. Any material found to be damaged, degraded or not code compliant, shall be replaced. Any piping, and ductwork that is found to be abandoned or is to be demolished shall be removed from the site. The negative pressure monitoring system for the autopsy room shall be replaced/installed. Install direct digital controls and integrate the new system into the existing Building Automating System in Building 1 room 128. A/E is to remove and replace the six-compartment refrigerator unit. A/E to design and show all infection control / dust prevention measures required. A/E to assess and design any asbestos abatement such as pipe lagging, floor tile and mastic. A/E to provide necessary literature on new technology or installation methods when required. A/E will conduct investigations to ensure recommended methods are compatible within building. A/E to work closely with VA facilities staff to develop an efficient and functional design within VA guidelines. Architect/Engineer shall utilize the services of the Network 4 contracted Fire and Safety Engineer to conduct a fire and life safety peer review of the project. The architect/engineer shall provide a complete copy of the 75% document submission to the VA Project Engineer to forward for review. The contracted Fire and Safety Engineer will return comments to both the architect/engineer and the VA Project Engineer prior to the corresponding review meeting. The A/E will incorporate the review comments into the 100% submission at no additional fee to the VA for this service. OTHER SPECIFICS: The A/E is to plan all phasing of work in coordination with hospital staff in order to minimize down time to office areas. The morgue shall remain in service to hospital staff members during construction. Identify and correct fire and life safety deficiencies by site inspections. The consultant shall address these items as required to correct deficient items. Evaluate all doors and hardware throughout the project for compliance with life safety code NFPA 101. Identify and correct improperly filled firewall penetrations. All areas in this building are fully sprinklered. Construction Waste Management, Specification 017419 is to be included. Develop plans and marked up specifications to meet all applicable federal and state codes/requirements, including but not limited to OSHA. DER, EPA, NEC, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA guidelines and specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til. The A/E will follow VA design guides and provide revised and improved specifications based on the VA standard specifications. -- Site Investigations -- EXPECTATION: A/E will make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions. Make site visits as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project. Provide any civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigative work including exterior site work, of both existing and designed systems necessary to insure the accuracy of the design. Prepare any measured drawings of existing systems of facility required to insure the accuracy of the design. Provide a CIH to evaluate the impacted building areas for asbestos. Provide a CIH to evaluate the impacted building areas for lead based paint NOTE: Information including drawings and other documentation provided to the A/E is used as reference only. All additional references and specifications are available in VHA s Technical Information Library at address http://www.cfm.va.gov/til. AutoCAD background drawings will be provided by the VA upon request. The A/E shall field verify all dimensioite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for up to 60 months of services and equipment associated with approximately 3,800 MFDs throughout Europe and the Middle East.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Wilmington VA Medical Center;1601 Kirkwood Hwy;Wilmington, DE19805USA
- Record
- SN05581877-F 20200308/200307085918 (samdaily.us)
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