SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- A/E Design Electrical Upgrades
- Notice Date
- 11/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Kellyann Bruno;Department of Veterans Affairs;Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center;113 Holland Avenue;Albany NY 12208-3410
- ZIP Code
- 12208-3410
- Solicitation Number
- VA-528-08-RP-0027
- Response Due
- 12/5/2007
- Archive Date
- 2/3/2008
- Point of Contact
- Kellyann Bruno Contract Specialist (518) 626-6979
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Kellyann Bruno Contracting Officer
(kellyann.bruno@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A/E) DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Furnish full A/E services for the complete design, including construction period duties, of Project 528A8-07-810 Emergency Electrical Upgrades at the Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Albany, New York. POC: Ms. Kellyann Bruno VA Contracting Officer, VISN 2 Network Contracting Activity (90NCA) Telephone: (518) 626-6979 OFFICE ADDRESS: Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Room C-67, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 CONTRACT INFORMATION: Stratton VA Medical Center (VA), Albany, New York is seeking qualified AE Firms for award of a Firm Fixed Price Architect Engineer Contract to perform the AE services outlined above described herein. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541310 - Architectural Services and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is not more than $4.0 million dollars average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. Contract award is anticipated in January 2009. The Construction Cost Range for Project 528A8-07-810 is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Architect/Engineering firm shall provide all necessary design services for the development of detailed drawings and specifications for the referenced project. A/E services shall include, but not limited to " An investigative Study to determine the best method of achieving compliance with VA Design Standards and NFPA requirements for emergency electrical power generation and distribution at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Includes review of existing Electrical Distribution studies, electrical distribution plans and existing conditions. " Constructing a building addition to locate a new emergency generator(s) and paralleling switchgear utilizing existing generators and switchgear to the greatest extent possible and installing additional switchgear as necessary is included. " Replacement of the existing emergency electrical distribution system including but not limited to buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14,24, 25, 26, 35, 51, 53 and 54, including approximately 17 existing automatic transfer switches, with a new code compliant emergency electrical distribution system complete with necessary switchboards, transformers, automatic transfer switches and panels, is proposed. " The removal of existing emergency electrical distribution system components and installation of new items is primarily electrical, but includes all necessary disciplines including but not limited to architectural, mechanical, structural and industrial hygiene. " The project shall be designed and drawings and specifications will show that the work can be accomplished by a number of complete, stand alone, separate contracts if necessary due to funding or other issues. " Design services shall include, but not be limited to, providing complete working drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates. Services include meeting with various VA employees in order to fully understand the functional needs, carefully reviewing the space selected for this project, preparation of construction cost estimates, detailed narrative scope of work, designs and construction contract documents (example: General Requirements specific to the Stratton VA Medical Center) as described herein. Design services for asbestos abatement if found to be required at any time during the project, shall be required for an additional fee. If Asbestos Monitoring services are required during construction, these services will be performed by another contractor retained by the VA. Specifications shall be compiled from VA master specifications which are available on the internet. Design services shall include infection control design in order to be in compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Environment of Care Standards. Drawings will be CADD generated demonstrated to be fully compatible with AutoCad 2008. The Architect/Engineer will assist the VA during solicitation by answering questions and attending the Pre Award conference. Construction period services shall include submittal and change order review, attendance at periodic project meetings and inspections. SELECTION CRITERIA: The VA will utilize the following selection criteria in descending order of importance: (1) Specialized 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) Professional capacity of the firm in the designated geographic area of the project to perform work (including any specialized services) within the time limitations. Unusually large existing workload that may limit A/E's capacity to perform project work expeditiously; (4) Past record of performance on contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs; (5) 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; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) Inclusion of disabled veteran-owned consultant(s) veteran-owned consultants, minority owned consultant(s) and/or women-owned consultant(s) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All responding firms, including consultants to the primary firm, are required to submit one completed Standard Form 330 Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, dated within one year of the date of this announcement. Submit required documents no later than 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, December 5, 2007 to the Issuing Office address shown above. Responding firms, either multi-disciplined or collaborating with consultants, must demonstrate capability in healthcare architecture, interior design, surveying, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, environmental, fire protection, cost estimating, specification writing, and construction surveillance skills as described herein. Small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as a prime consultant or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. This is a full and open competitive solicitation. Request for Proposal No. VA528-08-RP-0027 has been assigned to this business opportunity and should be referenced on any future correspondence regarding this solicitation. This is not a Request for Proposal.
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