SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- A/E Construct Women's Imaging Suite
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veteran Affairs;VA Medical Center (90 CSC);1481 West Tenth Street;Indianapolis IN 46202
- ZIP Code
- 46202
- Solicitation Number
- VA25110RP0266
- Response Due
- 8/11/2010
- Archive Date
- 10/10/2010
- Point of Contact
- Elizabeth Terhune, Contracting Officer
- E-Mail Address
-
Elizabeth Terhune, Contracting Officer
(elizabeth.terhune@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Seeking Architect Engineer (A/E) firm to provide architectural and design services necessary to furnish: Design Drawings, Technical Specifications, Detailed Cost Estimates, Construction Documents, Construction Period Services and all other related information for Project 583-10-170, Construct Women's Imaging Suite at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Women Owned Small Business. Prospective firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the WOSB concern. Applicable NAICS code is 541310 size standard $4.5 million. Scope of project: Construction cost range is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. A/E shall provide all tools, equipment, material, labor and supervision necessary to provide architectural and design services necessary to furnish design drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for the following. The A/E shall provide design layout options for VA review and approval prior to providing any design submissions in order to determine the best possible overall design layout and flow pattern for all existing GI needs and procedures. The planned area for new construction is the 2nd Floor C-Wing of Building 1. The new Women's Imaging Suite shall be comprised of at least the following: Waiting Area, Reception Area, Exam Room (2), Ultrasound Room (2), Mammography Room (2) The A/E design shall meet all VA Space Criteria requirements, VA Design Guide specific requirements, and all building codes, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, ASHRAE requirements. Design Time Completion: 90 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Prospective firms shall address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required. 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. 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. 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. 4. Past record of performance on contracts with the Government and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 5. Geographic location and facilities of the working offices(s) which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located. Geographic location and facilities of working offices must be within 200 driving mile radius of Project Location, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202. Firms that do not have offices within this geographic area and submit a package will not be considered. 6. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. 7. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services within the past 5 years. 8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. Submission Requirements: Qualified firms are required to submit: Two (2) copies of Standard Form (SF) 330 (available at http://www.gsa.gov/forms) to include Part 1 and Part 2. In Section H of Part 1 include information regarding the firms estimating effectiveness (estimated costs vs. actual costs) and compliance with performance schedule (original design schedule vs. actual design completion time) for each key design project listed in Section F. Completed SF330s shall be sent to Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Attn: Elizabeth Terhune (90CSC), 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, no later than 4:30 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2010. Outer envelope or packaging shall clearly indentify Offeror's Name and address and Solicitation number. Information can also be hand carried or submitted via commercial express service (NON US Postal mail) to VA Contract Service Center Building 7, ATTN: Elizabeth Terhune (90 CSC), 2669 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. 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, telephone inquires will not be honored. No faxed or emailed forms will be accepted. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract (FAR 4.11). 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 Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Richard L. Roudebush;Department of Veteran Affairs;1481 West Tenth Street;Indianapolis Indiana
- Zip Code: 46202
- Zip Code: 46202
- Record
- SN02202726-W 20100714/100712234835-f1efd3273552db99d371aa09a48e4e08 (fbodaily.com)
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