SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- A/E Services
- Notice Date
- 2/26/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Louis A Johnson, VAMC;Contracting Office (90C);1 Med Center DR;Clarksburg WV 26301-4199
- ZIP Code
- 26301-4199
- Solicitation Number
- VA-540-07-RP-0005
- Response Due
- 3/23/2007
- Archive Date
- 4/22/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking an Architect/Engineering Firm(s) capable of providing multidiscipline services to perform design services on an as-needed basis under a fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. Individual delivery orders will be placed against the contract for designated projects. Duration of the contract will be from date of award to September 30, 2007 with two (2) option years. Selected A/E team will be comprised on the following disciplines: architecture, interior design, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and industrial hygiene, as may be required by the Government for open-ended multi-disciplinary projects.  Services include, but are not limited to:  Site work, site investigation, verification of as-built, analysis of utility systems, drawing preparation/reproduction, cost estimating, specification preparation, construction period services.  Services may also include additional consultant services as necessary based on specific project scope.  Products may include studies, conceptual/schematic development, 50% and 100% design development with updated as-built drawings on mylar.  All construction drawings must be provided in AutoCAD 2004 format (latest version) for Windows NT most current version. Compact disks and Mylar drawings shall be provided. Standard AIA AutoCAD layering title blocks shall be utilized. All specifications and written documents shall be provided in most recent version of Microsoft Word for Windows.   Negotiations will be conducted for hourly rates for each discipline required, overhead, profit and other cost elements, which are particular to the contract. The VA will provide a specific scope of work for each delivery order along with a request for the A/E to prepare a fee proposal.  Fee proposals shall be based on pre-established unit prices for all engineering disciplines.  Unit prices for unique services in the original negotiation will be negotiated on a case by case basis with each delivery order.    The total amount that may be paid under this contract (including all option years) shall not exceed $450,000.  Individual task orders shall not exceed $50,000.  A minimum yearly fee of $5,000.00 over the life of the contract will be guaranteed should no work be ordered under this contract.    A/E firm(s) shall be located within 250 miles of Clarksburg to be eligible.  More than one contract may be awarded from this solicitation. The following Evaluation Criteria will be used during the A/E Selection Process: (1) Health care experience:  The specialized experience and technical competence by each member of the team in healthcare related work. (2)  Professional Experience:  Experience and demonstrated ability to provide professional consulting and design services relevant to hospitals  and health care organizations; familiarity with applicable codes and ability to incorporate in design documents the requirements of JCAHO, OSHA, NFPA, IBC and other such regulatory organizations.  This would include, but not limited to, such safety related requirements as the implementation of ILSMs and ICRAs. (3)  Capacity of the firm to perform the work within required timeframes and budget; volume of previously awarded contracts and Government experience. (4)  Past performance, especially in a hospital environment, including, but not limited to design development, construction cost estimating, code review and implementation, etc. (5)  Specific experience and qualifications of the proposed personnel assigned to the Project Design and Management Teams. (6)  Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials, and using waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. (7)  Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management and cooperation. (8)  Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete engineering services. (9).  Geographic location and facilities of the working office(s) which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project work is located. The NAICS Codes are 541310 and 541330. Internet accessibility, and Computer Assisted Drafting (AutoCAD Release 2004, capabilities and the willingness to comply with local drafting criteria & standards will be considered.  Graphic information will be provided to the A/E and returned to the VA in a VARHS standardized AutoCAD Release 2004 format using compact disc media.  A/E firms are required to respond in writing if interested & shall submit two (2) completed SF Form 330 (form available on-line at: http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/ae).  Mail to the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, One Med Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301, Attn: Patricia Easter, by 4:30PM EST time on March 23, 2007.  After the evaluation two or more firms shall be considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, and will be chosen for interviews to present their approach, experience and capabilities.  Award is contingent upon the availability of funds.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Louis A. Johncon VAMC;One Medical Center Drive;Clarksburg, WV
- Zip Code: 26301-4199
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 26301-4199
- Record
- SN01238978-W 20070228/070226220447 (fbodaily.com)
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