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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 04, 2012 FBO #3967
DOCUMENT

C -- Expand Infusion Center (SCIP) Proj 675-13-106 - Attachment

Notice Date

10/2/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Orlando VA Medical Center;5201 Raymond Street;Orlando FL 32803
 

ZIP Code

32803
 

Solicitation Number

VA24813R0008
 

Response Due

11/13/2012
 

Archive Date

11/23/2012
 

Point of Contact

Christy Glass,
 

E-Mail Address

y.Glass@VA.Gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

A/E Project 675-13-106 A-E Expand Infusion Center Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC), 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE IS NO RFP PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. NO SITE VISIT IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. It is the Offeror's responsibility to check Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) for any revisions to this announcement before submission of your firm's SF330s. PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. OVAMC is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Architect/Engineering (A/E) services to an A/E firm for development of complete Construction Documents (i.e. working drawings, specifications, and reports) and perform Construction Period Services for this project entitled "A/E Project 675-13-106 A-E Expand Infusion Center". Interested A/E firms must have the capability of engaging all additional disciplines as necessary to provide a complete proposal. The Selected A/E firm will be required to perform all necessary on-site survey work for this project such as verifying record drawings, and existing site conditions. The Selected A/E firm shall furnish technical services for schematic design, design development and construction documents. Construction document tasks will include, but will not be limited to, preparation and/or performance of reports, specifications, renderings, working drawings, site visits, meetings and meeting minutes, staff interviews, phasing/scheduling, and other related information and services. The Contractor will hire a Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP) for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations. FEDERAL ACQUISITIONS REGULATIONS (FAR) 36.6 (BROOKS ACT) SELECTION PROCEDURES APPLY. Firms design or prepare specifications in conjunction with this contract are prohibited from participating on any future contracts based on those documents. This A/E project's NAICS code is 541310 and the annual small business size standard is $4.5M. The future bid build (Construction) project's projected NAICS code will be 236220. This project's construction estimated magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Boeckh Index: The estimated construction contract price set forth herein is based on the Boeckh Index or 2,052.7 for the period March - April 2012. This limiting cost will be adjusted as the Boeckh Index changes from the date of this fixed limit to the date the bids on the construction contract are opened. Anticipated award date of the Construction phase of the Project is projected Unknown. Anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before April 15, 2013. Anticipated period of performance of the A-E contract is 162 Days. Anticipated period of performance of the Construction Contract is estimated to be between 180-350 days. Duration of Construction Period Services and Authority: The Selected A/E firm will be responsible for being responsive to the Orlando Department of Veterans Affairs (OVAMC) and provide Basic A/E Services during the Construction Period Services Phase of this project. The A/E shall serve the Government in an advisory and consultant capacity. The A/E firm shall not provide administration of the construction contract. Construction Project Overview This project will relocate and expand the existing undersized infusion clinic located in Building 500 on the third floor at the Lake Baldwin Campus (Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803) to a larger area located on the first floor that will be vacated once the existing department moves to the new Lake Nona Facility. The new 6,300 SF layout of the clinic will provide 10-20 chairs, waiting room, centrally located nurse station, staff & public toilet and all associated clinic support space and specialty rooms required 1.The Design intent would be a total interior demolition of the space (walls, utilities, building systems, etc.) with the exception of the infrastructure. New construction work to be performed will include Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning system (RTU, ductwork, controls, etc.) and fire protection system modifications, new toilet facilities, new flooring, new interior partitions, new doors, privacy issues, new lay-in ceilings, lighting, plumbing upgrades, painting and signage to name a few. a)Architectural Issues: The design guidelines as listed below are to be followed. The Expand Infusion Center (SCIP) space is to be more contemporary in terms of finishes as well as layout and workflow. Architectural scope is to include defining the demolition of the existing space, layout and detailing of the new space as required for new construction. Major spaces are defined: b)Interior Design Issues: This space is to follow the Plane tree philosophy. The finishes are to be per VA Room, Finishes, Door & Hardware Schedule (PG 18-14), VA Interior Design Manual and the Orlando VA Medical Center Environmental Management Services Interior Designer established standards. c)Mechanical Issues: Mechanical work shall provide all renovated spaces with new mechanical equipment, tied into existing building systems as appropriate. Mechanical systems shall be an energy efficient system to include all necessary ductwork, piping, controls, diagrams, one-line diagrams and all other relevant information to provide a complete functional and appropriate system. Work shall be phased as required to minimize patient impact and to coordinate with other trades. d)Electrical Issues: Electrical work shall provide all renovated spaces with new electrical equipment, tied into existing building systems as appropriate. Electrical systems shall include lighting, power, emergency power in accordance with NFPA 99, fire alarm, telecommunications, CCTV, access control and nurse call systems. Work shall be phased as required to minimize patient impact and to coordinate with other trades. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. Offerors must be registered in CCR (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) and visible/certified in Vet Biz (www.vetbiz.gov) at time of submission of their firm's qualifications in order to be considered. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Offeror, you are verifying your firm meets the status requirements of a SDVOSB concern as established by 38 CFR Part 74 and certifying your firm is eligible to receive an award per this notice. While your firm may be listed as "verified" in VA's VetBiz Vendor Information Pages, if protested, and based upon the evidence submitted, the protest is sustained as determining that your firm is ineligible for award as a SDVOSB, your firm may be held liable for all re-procurement costs associated with this solicitation. Submitting firms themselves and/or any intended subcontract SDVOSB/ VOSB firms must be registered and visible/certified on Vetbiz and CVE Verified prior to award. The SDVOSB business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by one or more service connected veterans. The service connected veteran(s) or in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran must manage and control the daily operations of the SDVOSB/VOSB firm. The SDVOSB/VOSB must meet the small business size standard under relevant industry (NAICS) Code. At least 50% of the cost of personnel for contract performance of the SDVOSB must be spent for employees of the SDVOSB itself or other eligible SDVOSB concerns. SELECTION CRITERIA: Failure to address all selection criteria will result in a decreased rating. Selection criteria (FAR Subpart 36.6 and VA Acquisition regulation 836.6) as follows: 1.Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required service. 2.Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. 3.Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. 4.Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 5.Location in general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. 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. 9.The area of consideration for Offeror is a 500-mile driving radius between principal place of business and the Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando FL (Mileage eligibility will be based on www.mapquest.com). 10.Ability to follow Sources Sought instructions and Proposal Organization, appearance, & completeness. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two (2) hard copies and one (1) CD - digital SF 330 for Parts I and II SF 330 for Parts I and II no later than 4:00 PM, EST on November 13, 2012. (NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED) All SF330 submittals must include the following information either on the SF330 or by accompanying document: 1) Dun & Bradstreet Number 2) Tax ID Number 3) The e-mail address and phone number of the Primary Point of Contact 4) A copy of the firm's VetBiz Registry. 5) SF 330 MUST INDICATE THE PERCENTAGE of the contract performance cost that will be expended by the prime firm's employees and in which discipline(s) and subcontracted percentage of contract performance cost to be expended (and in what disciplines). Any subcontracted or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), large, etc). This is in order to assure compliance with FAR Clause 52.219-14(b)(1) Limitations on Subcontracting. Failure to provide this information will deem the Firm as nonresponsive and preclude SF 330 submittal from being included in the evaluation process. SEND SF330'S SUBMITTALS TO: Mailed Submittals:Orlando VA Medical Center Attn: Christy Glass, Contracting, Rm 101 5201 Raymond St Orlando, FL 32803 Hand Carried Submittals:Orlando VA Medical Center Attn: Christy Glass, Contracting, Rm 101 2500 Lakemont Ave Orlando, FL 32814 If hand-carried, make sure to obtain a delivery receipt from the Contracting Office. Point of contact is Christy Glass, Contracting Officer, (407) 646-4904 Christy.Glass@VA.gov. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: All RFIs shall be submitted to Christy.Glass@VA.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. The Subject line shall read; "RFI-VA248-13-R-0008. The RFI period shall open at the posting of this notice and close at 4:00 p.m. EST on November 2, 2012. *** RFIs regarding the follow-on construction solicitation will not be addressed at this time***
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/OrVAMC/Or675VAMC/VA24813R0008/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA248-13-R-0008 VA248-13-R-0008.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=491072&FileName=VA248-13-R-0008-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=491072&FileName=VA248-13-R-0008-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs,;Orlando VA Medical Center;5201 Raymond Street;Orlando, FL

Zip Code: 32803
 

Record

SN02906464-W 20121004/121002234556-9914a4f48b0d00a9414d5c2cc9b45f59 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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