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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 07, 2011 FBO #3451
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C -- INSTALL STORAGE CLOSETS HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS B2, B14, B39, B82, B83, B84 BATTLE CREEK VAMC - Attachment

Notice Date

5/5/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veteran Affairs;Aleda E. Lutz Medical Center (90C);VISN 11, Contracting Service;1500 Weiss Street;Saginaw MI 48602
 

ZIP Code

48602
 

Solicitation Number

VA25111RP0023
 

Archive Date

7/29/2011
 

Point of Contact

Sonny S. Earls
 

E-Mail Address

Earls@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Award Number

VA251-P-1061
 

Award Date

4/30/2011
 

Awardee

PARADIGM ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS, PLLC;1734 BRETON RD SE;GRAND RAPIDS;MI;495064822
 

Award Amount

$37,475.00
 

Line Number

ENTIRE PROJECT
 

Description

This procurement is restricted to Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 150 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Applicable NAICS code is 541330 and small business size standard of $4.5 Million. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-11-102, Install Storage Closets Humidity and Temperature Control. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: The Architect/Engineer shall provide design services necessary to furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information for Project 515-11-102, Install Storage Closets Humidity and Temperature Controls to Building 2, 14, 39, 82, 83 & 84, at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. This project will provide temperature and humidity control to the following designated rooms in Building 2, 14, 39, 82, 83 & 84. AE will review VA planning guidance as it applies to the Supply, Processing and Delivery (SPD) service and design the best possible system to meet the needs of the service while also considering ease of maintenance and service life for the temperature and humidity control devices. Location/DesignationCondition Bldg. 2Room 100Temperature - usually ok, humidity - usually too low. Bldg. 2Room 1113ATemperature - too high half the time, humidity - usually too low. Bldg. 2Room 1146Temperature - usually ok, humidity - usually too low. Bldg. 2Room 1187Temperature - ok, humidity - usually too low half the time. Bldg. 2Room 2111Temperature - too low half the time, humidity - usually too low about half the time. Bldg. 2Room 2225ATemperature - too high half the time, humidity - usually too low. Bldg. 2Room 2253Temperature - too high almost all the time, humidity - too low almost all the time. Bldg. 14Room 136Temperature - too high almost all the time, humidity - too low almost all the time. Bldg. 14Room 236Temperature - usually ok, humidity - too low almost all the time. Bldg. 39Room 133Temperature - usually too high, and sometimes way high, Humidity - almost always too low. Bldg. 82Room 102ATemperature - usually too high, and sometimes way high, Humidity - always too low. Location/DesignationCondition Bldg. 82Room 105Temperature -always too high, and sometimes way high, Humidity - always too low. Bldg. 82Room 127Temperature - too high about half the time, Humidity - always too low. Bldg. 82Room 155Temperature - too high about half the time, Humidity - always too low. Bldg. 83Room 147Temperature - usually too high, and sometimes way high, Humidity - always too low. Bldg. 83Room 251Temperature - too high most all the time, and sometimes way high, Humidity - almost always too low. Bldg. 84Room 142Temperature - usually too high, and sometimes way high, Humidity - always too low. Bldg. 84Room 253Temperature - ok, humidity - usually too low. Design completion timeframe of 165 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $250,000 & $500,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project 515-11-102 for "Install Storage Closets Humidity and Temperature Control" will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. 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, sustainable design, pollution prevention, waste reduction, use of recovered materials, CAD applications used, value engineering, and life cycle cost analysis. 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 agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. All past performance project references must be for projects designed within the last five (5) years and provide verifiable information (reference contact name, email, phone no., fax no. and mailing address). Limit past project references to those within the same scope as this advertisement (see submission requirements below for additional required information). 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 limited to a 150 driving mile radius of Saginaw, MI). 6.Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. Provide any design or other awards received for individuals or the firm as a whole. 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. FAILURE TO CLEARLY ADRESS ALL EIGHT LISTED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF SF330. Submission Requirements: This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Qualified SDVOSB firms are required to submit: 2 copies of Standard Form (SF)330 (available at http://www.gsa.gov/forms) to include Part 1 and Part 2. In addition, Section H of Part 1 shall include information regarding the firms estimating effectiveness (estimated costs vs. actual bid costs) and compliance with performance schedule (original design schedule vs. actual design completion time) for each key design project listed in Section F. All 8 evaluation criteria listed above must be addressed in the SF330. In addition, firms are requested to provide one electronic copy of their entire SF330 submittal via CD. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. Prospective SDVOSB firms are reminded that in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance of the contract shall be spent for employees of the SDVOSB concern or employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. SF330 package shall address how it is anticipated these criteria will be met. Prior to award the prospective contractor, otherwise eligible for award, must be registered and VERIFIED at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. The number one selected firm, unless currently listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages at the www.vetbiz.gov database shall have five business days to submit a verification application upon notification of being found the apparent successful bidder. Failure to become registered and verified in the VetBiz registry will result in denial of contract award. After receipt of verification application, the VA Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will conduct an SDVOSB verification investigation of the firm and based upon their findings will either find the firm eligible or ineligible for SDVOSB verfification. Any AE firm that represents itself as an SDVOSB eligible firm but subsequently found ineligible for verification by VA OSDBU will result in that firm being barred from contract award. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications (ORCA) in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov database, prior to award of a contract (FAR 4.11). Completed SF330s can be delivered to Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Attn: Sonny S. Earls, Contract Specialist, Bldg 1, Rm. 1-B130 (90C), 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT, January 14, 2011. Outermost envelope or packaging shall clearly indentify Solicitation number and project. Information can also be hand carried or submitted via commercial express service Telegraphic, email, and facsimile forms are prohibited. All submissions must be bound in some manner (spiral, wire, binder, etc). Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. 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 (Sonny.Earls@va.gov), telephone inquires will not be honored. 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 contract is anticipated to be awarded in Feb/March 2011. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
 

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