SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- removal and replacement of switchgear building project 550-10-105
- Notice Date
- 12/10/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Contract Service Center (90 CSC);Illiana Health Care System;1900 E. Main St.;Danville IL 61832-5198
- ZIP Code
- 61832-5198
- Solicitation Number
- VA-251-10-RP-0025
- Response Due
- 12/28/2009
- Archive Date
- 4/6/2010
- Point of Contact
- Joe H EmbryContract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
Contract Specialist
(joseph.embry@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A/E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. The top rated firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. VA ILLIANA Health Care System, located at 1900 East Main ST. in Danville Illinois 61832, is seeking the services of a qualified Architectural Engineering (A/E) firm to provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other necessary design services for Project No. 550-10-105, Remove and Replace Existing Switchgear Building, The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using VA Master Specifications to complete the following: Construction of a new switchgear building to replace the out dated existing switchgear building. This project will allow for and include the following items: Removal of existing switchgear building completely. Design of new switchgear building with all applied internal electrical equipment to meet the needs of the campus buildings. Design to meet the main requirement that campus will not be powered down at any point to perform this scope of work. Landscaped area around new switchgear building. Design time completion: 225 days from NTP. This procurement is full and open competition and is restricted to firms located within a 180-mile radius of Danville IL 61832. The 180-mile radius will be determined using maps.yahoo.com. NAICS Code 541330, Engineering Services, is applicable to this procurement. Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Business firms under the applicable NAICS Code above are encouraged to submit their qualifications. The size standard for a firm to be considered a small business is $4.5 million average annual receipts for preceding three years. Estimated construction cost range is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. Solicitation VA-251-10-RP-0025 has been assigned to this procurement and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Selection criteria shall be 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 necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (at a minimum a degreed architect/engineer must be heading the project); 2. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of services required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials (must have qualified professionals completing each task, i.e. architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, etc.); 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 (adequate time and staffing must be demonstrated); 4. Past record of performance on contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; 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 (Geographical area is 180-mile radius of Danville IL); 6. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness (provide 3 references); 7. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services; and 8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. Interested firms are required to submit three (3) recent completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications to Illiana Health Care System, Attn: Joseph Embry (90C), 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, by January 10, 2010 no later than 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), Forms can be downloaded from the GSA Forms Library at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formstype=SF. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT. Award is contingent upon the availability of funds. Faxed or emailed documents will NOT be accepted. All information must be in original/hard form. Inquiries may be submitted to the Contracting Officer at joseph.embry@va.gov. see Numbered Note 24
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VA ILLIANA HCS;1900 East Main ST.;Danville, IL
- Zip Code: 61832
- Zip Code: 61832
- Record
- SN02021219-W 20091212/091210235033-d11d93ce3034199039b2cc6c3eeb1f58 (fbodaily.com)
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