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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2011 FBO #3375
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C -- Architect/Engineer Design Services Project Number 503-11-105 FCA Renovate Boiler Plant - Attachment

Notice Date

2/18/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center;Acquisition Office (90);2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd;Altoona PA 16602-4377
 

ZIP Code

16602-4377
 

Solicitation Number

VA24411RP0135
 

Response Due

3/22/2011
 

Archive Date

5/21/2011
 

Point of Contact

Danny.sanders@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Contracting Officer
(Danny.sanders@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

This announcement is for the selection of an Architect / Engineer Firm to perform design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services, and site visits for the Construction of Project # 503-11-105, "Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Renovate Boiler Plant" at the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The magnitude of construction for the above referenced project is between $500,000.00 and $1 Million. The estimated duration of design is 120 Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Construction Period services are expected to begin within 90 to 180 calendar days from receipt of the 100% Submission Documents. The construction period of performance will be 180 Calendar Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the A/E Firm selected for the aforementioned design services. The most highly qualified A/E Firm will be required to participate in a Criteria Review Conference (CRC) prior to the submission of price proposals. Any cost associated with the participation in the CRC is not reimbursable. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds for FY 2011. Please note this IS NOT a request for proposal. Eligible responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. The following evaluation criteria, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate firms and determine the most highly qualified firm for possible contract award. The Professional Qualification and Specialized Experience/Technical Competence (i.e., Evaluation Factors #1 & #2) factors are slightly more important than the other six factors (i.e. Evaluation Factors #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8). 1. Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services: This factor evaluates the individual experience of the persons that are to be assigned to the design team. The firms should provide information on the individuals from each relative disciplines that are anticipated to be assigned to key positions on the design team. The key positions should include Project Managers, Quality Assurance Manager, Architects, Architectural Engineers, Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, and Environmental Engineers. 2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required: This factor evaluates the experience of the firm and design team in completing projects requiring skills similar to those anticipated for this contract. This may include Architect/Engineering design services, preparation of technical specifications, assessment reports, working drawing, cost estimates, as-built drawing construction period services and site visits. The following objectives shall be included in the design; (1)Provide a Life Study on the Steam Header Sections and Feed Water Elbows utilizing (Ultrasonic Inspection). (2) Provide a Boiler Condition Assessment on Three (3) 300 HP Cleaver Brooks FT Boilers. (3) Provide Inspections utilizing the following methods (as detailed in the Scope) Visual Inspection (VT), Wet Fluorescent and Dry Powder Magnetic Particle Examination (yoke method) (boiler) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT). Contractor shall provide a written evaluation of the findings. Design shall include installation of metering for oil, gas, steam, and a SCADA System at each boiler, to include replacements for oil supply lines, condensate by-pass and isolation valves, feed water header. Design shall include the use of a rental boiler to connect into the existing plant. Provide for chemical treatment feed points. Design above ground piping in the interior to include future upgrades to the plant to include new boilers and controls. The design shall also include work required for building repairs and upgrades as detailed in the Scope of Work. The selected firm shall have experience providing drawings in 3D. Firms may submit any other personnel they feel are significant for the types of work described in Specialized Experience. 3. Past Performance on Contracts with Government Agencies (particularly Department of Veterans Affairs) and Private Industry in Terms of Cost Control, Quality of Work, and Compliance with Performance Schedules: This factor shall be evaluated based on the information provided by the A-E on similar type projects, performance appraisals on file with the Department of Veterans Affairs, any government sponsored performance rating system and contact with personnel listed in the SF 330 regarding past performance as well board members personal knowledge of the firm. 4. Capacity to Accomplish the Work in the Required Time: This factor evaluates the ability of the A-E firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the projects in the required time. 5. Location in General Geographical Area of the Project and Knowledge of the Locality of the Project: This factor evaluates the distance from the A-E firms design office from the location of work (James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center). The personnel identified as the key design team staff are expected to work in the design office identified for evaluation of this factor. 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. 8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this work are 541310 and 541330. The small business standard is 4.5 million dollars. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered and verified in the VetBiz Registry in order to be eligible for contract award. Visit www.vip.vetbiz.gov to complete your company registration. Additionally, any potential awardees must also be registered in Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR). Registration can be accomplished by visiting www.ccr.gov. To be considered for this contract Firms shall submit three (3) copies of their Standard Form 330 (Parts I & II) and a CD copy of their Standard Form 330 (Parts I & II) to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center to the contact information listed below. Additionally, the submission must include an insert detailing the following information: "Duns & Bradstreet Number "Tax ID Number "The E-mail address of the Primary Point of Contact. "A printed copy of the firms VetBiz Registry. Attention: Contracting Office, Danny R. Sanders, Building 2, 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-4377. Standard Form 330's must be received no later than 2:00 PM on March 22, 2011. Inquiries regarding this announcement can be sent to Danny Sanders via E-Mail Danny.sanders@va.gov. Submissions by Electronic means are not permitted.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AlVAMC503/AlVAMC503/VA24411RP0135/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-244-11-RP-0135 VA-244-11-RP-0135.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=177463&FileName=VA-244-11-RP-0135-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=177463&FileName=VA-244-11-RP-0135-000.doc

 

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Place of Performance

Address: James E. Van Zandt VAMC;2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.;Altoona, PA

Zip Code: 16602-4337
 

Record

SN02383758-W 20110220/110218234257-9ac0d051b5a4dfb26db5492a4d916323 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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