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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 15, 2010 FBO #3308
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C -- A/E Design Replace Sterile, Processing and Decontamination (SPD) Air Handling Unit (AHU) Exhaust System - Attachment

Notice Date

12/13/2010
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C);510 East Stoner Avenue;Shreveport LA 71101
 

ZIP Code

71101
 

Solicitation Number

VA25611RP0143
 

Archive Date

1/12/2011
 

Point of Contact

Carolyn S Lee
 

E-Mail Address

cting
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The A/E firm shall, in collaboration with VA staff, accomplish Contract Drawings and Specifications, and provide Construction Period Services to replace the Sterile, Processing & Decontamination (SPD) air handling unit (AHU), exhaust system and associated ductwork to meet current sterile processing standards in the Basement of the main hospital, Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport, LA. The AE firm shall evaluate the existing SPD supply, return and exhaust system and determine the modifications required to meet current SPD air quality flow and distribution requirements. A/E to collect all data required to support the completed design. Design to include any required electrical support needed to replace the AHU as well as any balancing and controls work required to tie into our building system automation system for adequate monitoring of the SPD HVAC system. The design shall also capture all of the necessary modifications to place all of the SPD HVAC equipment on the existing emergency power system. The AE shall incorporate the requirements of all applicable codes, including but not limited to, Fire & Life Safety, ADA, National Electric Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, VA HVAC Design Guidance, and other applicable VA Design and/or Construction Guidelines into the design of this project. The A/E shall be responsible for designing to achieve sustainable design equivalencies and for implementing within the design the following Guiding Principles found in the Federal Leadership on High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding and the VA Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction Manual: 1. Employ Integrated Design Principles (Integrated Design, Commissioning), 2. Optimize Energy Performance (Energy Efficiency, Measurement and Verification), 3. Protect and Conserve Water (Indoor Water, Outdoor Water), 4. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (Ventilation, Thermal Comfort, Moisture Control, Daylighting, Low-Emitting Materials, Protect IAQ during Construction), 5. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials (Recycled Content, Biobased Content, Construction Waste, Ozone Depleting Compounds). Sustainable design features, activities and equivalencies are part of overall Federal policy to limit environmental impact and ensure the environmental compatibility of Federal facilities. It is the intent of the VA to make every reasonable and rational effort to meet these requirements. In the event the A/E concludes that implementation of specific sustainability requirements is not feasible (in that doing so creates major negative impacts on the project, including major overall cost increases, major operational feasibility issues, major technology application issues, etc.), a detailed rationale for limiting the use of the specific sustainability feature in question shall be submitted in writing to the Project Engineer for consideration. Such rationale shall include discussion of the significant negative impacts to the project. Cost comparisons and evaluations used in supporting the non-inclusion of required sustainability features must show an overwhelming life cycle rationale. Such exclusions shall not be implemented unless specifically approved by the Project Engineer. AE shall also incorporate into the design construction bid alternates identified during the design process. Also identify in the design any phasing required to facilitate construction. The final cost estimate shall utilize pricing and format established by RS Means CostWorks "Facility Construction Data", most current edition. Also provide a detailed submittal register for the final design. The solicitation is to be issued as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541310. This Small Business Size Standard is $4.5 Million dollars average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. This information is only used for classification purposes in the representation and certification portion of the Request for Proposal (RFP). In accordance with VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that, in the performance of the contract, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. The A/E must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and VetBiz databases. A/E firms can obtain CCR information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. VetBiz information for registration and confirmation in website can be found at http://www.vip/vetbiz.gov. By submission of the SF 330, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in and certified in the VetBiz database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from solicitation VA256-11-RP-0143. A/E is also required to submit Annual Representations and Certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. To register in ORCA you will need to have two items: an active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) record and a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) identified in your CCR record. Your DUNS number and MPIN act as your company's ID and password into ORCA. The basic information provided in your CCR record is used to pre-populate a number of fields in ORCA. Once in ORCA you will be asked to review pertinent information pre-populated from CCR, provide a point of contact, and answer a questionnaire that contains up to 26 questions. The questionnaire is to help you gather information that you need for your clauses. The questionnaire is not the official version. Be sure to read the provisions carefully. The answers you provide are then automatically entered into the actual FAR provisions. You are required to review your information, as inserted, in contest of the full-text provisions for accuracy; acknowledge three additional read-only provisions, and click a time/date stamp before final submission. You will need to review and/or update your ORCA record when necessary, but at least annually in order to maintain active status. Firms interested in being considered for this project are to submit their completed SF 330 electronically (copy attached) to Carolyn.Lee3@va.gov no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on December 28, 2010. The A/E selection criteria shall include: 1) Proposed Design Team, 2) Proposed Management Team, 3) Previous Experience of Proposed team, 4) Location and Facilities of Working Officers, 5) Proposed Design Approach for this Project, 6) Project Control, 7) Estimated Effectiveness, 8) Sustainable Design, 9) Miscellaneous Capabilities (such as Interior Design, CADD applications used, Value Engineering and Life Cycle Cost Analyses, Environment Preservation, CPM and Fast Track Construction), 19) Awards, and 11) Insurance and Litigation. The completed SF 330 will be evaluated by the Chief Engineer, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. Discussions shall be held with the top three (3) firms selected based on submittal of SF 330's. Engineering Services shall provide a listing, in order of preference, to Purchasing & Contracting (P&C) for negotiations. In accordance with FAR 36.606, negotiations shall be conducted beginning with the most preferred firm in the final selection.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ShVAMC/VAMCLAOBrooks/VA25611RP0143/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-256-11-RP-0143 VA256-11-RP-0143.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=166379&FileName=VA-256-11-RP-0143-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=166379&FileName=VA-256-11-RP-0143-000.doc

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center;510 Stoner Avenue;Shreveport LA

Zip Code: 71101
 

Record

SN02342920-W 20101215/101213233729-dc85e88cb344f85e9fd8477e0c64c834 (fbodaily.com)
 

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