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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 25, 2014 FBO #4445
DOCUMENT

Y -- 629-14-1-6950-0001 Design/Build 629-14-110 - VA256-14-AP-1901 - Attachment

Notice Date

1/23/2014
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS;1555 Poydras Street;New Orleans LA 70114
 

ZIP Code

70114
 

Solicitation Number

VA25614I0278
 

Response Due

1/30/2014
 

Archive Date

3/1/2014
 

Point of Contact

Krystal Glasper
 

E-Mail Address

ast
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS OR PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. ***** THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY ****** *** THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE SET-ASIDE 100% FOR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES****** The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Southeast Louisiana Veteran's Health Care System (SLVHCS) intends to solicit and negotiate a Design-Build, firm-fixed price contract to provide all necessary design and build services to include investigation, verification of as-built conditions, construction documents to correct miscellaneous infrastructure and physical plant deficiencies in Bldg. 1 located at 1601 Perdido Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. A Request for Proposals for this project is estimated to be released on or about January 31, 2013. Details of all dates and events, including site visit will be available in the upcoming solicitation. Interested parties are encouraged to periodically re-visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website: www.fbo.gov for further information concerning this intended acquisition. SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM P.O. BOX 61011 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70161-1011 Project: 629-14-110 NRM Project Correct Miscellaneous Infrastructure Issues in Bldg. 1 Design/ Build SCOPE OF WORK Date: 12/06/2013 BACKGROUND: The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) plans to correct miscellaneous infrastructure and physical plant deficiencies in Bldg. 1 located at 1601 Perdido Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. This project shall repair the #2 Main Emergency Generator, install conduit and wiring for the main generator room Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), repair the 12,000 gallon Underground Storage Tank (UST) vent, paint the floors and walls in the main electrical rooms and generator rooms, remove and replace batteries for the three main generators, remove and replace the fuel oil system (controls and fuel transfer pumps) for the main generators, install permanent lighting in the old chiller room in the basement, and install fire sprinklers in the main generator room. GENERAL: 1.The design-build (DB) contractor (referred to as contractor) for this project shall provide all necessary investigation, design surveys, verification of as-built conditions, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, as required for a fully developed set of construction documents to accomplish the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting, etc. to accomplish following items in Bldg. 1 as necessary: "repair the #2 Main Emergency Generator, "install conduit and wiring for the main generator room Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), repair the 12,000 gallon Underground Storage Tank (UST) vent, "paint the floors and walls in the main electrical rooms and generator rooms, "remove and replace batteries for the three main generators, "remove and replace the fuel oil system (controls and fuel transfer pumps) for the main generators, "install permanent lighting in the old chiller room in the basement, "repair sewage lift station in subbasement of Quad B "and install fire sprinklers in the main generator room. Upon VA approval of the design, the contractor shall execute the construction phase of the project, and provide all labor, material, equipment, warranties, and supervision to complete the project in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and phasing schedule. 2.The objective of this project is to correct the infrastructure and physical plant deficiencies as mentioned above. Work includes, but is not limited to: general refurbishment of interior space and finishes, extension and/or relocation of all utilities with appropriate interconnections, HVAC, Plumbing (sprinkler system), Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection Systems. See Attachment A for further details. 3. Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary inspections, re-inspections, certifications, and functional tests for a fully operational building than meets all local building codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and VA requirements. 4.The Contractor shall comply with NFPA, National Electric Code (NEC), American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), TJC, VA design guidelines (including VA handbook 0730), VA Design Alerts, VA Master Specifications, and etc. VA related information is available on the Internet at following URL: http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/index.asp. These documents are comprehensive and may require considerable contractor time to review and edit as appropriate, and as specifically relevant to the project. The contractor shall ensure that all designs are in compliance with these guidelines. Where deviation from guidelines is required, the deviation shall be discussed, resolved and approved by the VA Contracting Officer before design decisions are finalized. 5.The Contractor shall coordinate all designs with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR shall coordinate meetings with other SLVHCS personnel, and shall accompany the contractor to such meetings. Work shall include verification of existing conditions, generation of construction documents including design of protective barriers, infection control, and interim life safety measures as required by TJC to maintain the current level of life safety, and contractor construction period services. Construction documents shall be structured to phase the work as required to minimize impact to the existing activities in the facility. 6.The Contractor team shall include the services of licensed architects, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, fire safety, and other engineers as appropriate for the project. Final construction contract documents shall bear the stamp and seal of the responsible design/engineering professional. 7.All designs shall meet applicable national codes and VA design criteria. Drawings shall be 1/8" = 1'-0" scale except for detail drawings which shall be not less than 1/4" = 1'-0". VA standard drawing format (VAF 08-6231) shall be used for all drawings. Contractor may select to use AutoCAD version of this form, which is available on request. Drawings shall be provided in AutoCAD 2010. Design specifications shall be provided Microsoft Word version 6.0 or higher. The contractor shall provide five (5) sets of completed bound hard-copy blue line drawings and bound specifications (including VA provided General Conditions) for bidding purposes. Provide two (2) "read only" FINAL, construction document Compact Disc's. VA guide specifications are available from the Internet from the VA Office of Facilities, Technical Information Library at URL: http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/index.asp. VA furnished guidelines (available from the internet) are listed in supplement "B" to SF 252. 8.Definitions: A.Design-Build (DB) as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm or joint venture (JV) for both design and construction services for a specific project. B.Contracting Officer: The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control and approval of the Contracting Officer. C.VA Project Engineer/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's authorized representative at the construction site. The COR is responsible for protecting the Government's interest in the execution of the construction contract work. His duties include surveillance of all construction work to assure compliance with the contract documents, interpretation of the contract documents, approval of changed work, approval of all submittals, samples, shop drawings, etc. D.Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the design and construction of the project. E.Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract or the DB team. F.AE: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect / Engineer firm(s) that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB/AE. G.Tentative Schedule: - The anticipated completion of this project is 150 calendar days after "Notice to Proceed" (NTP) which includes the design phase. H.Cost Range - The anticipated cost range for this project is between $100,000 and $300,000. 10.Design-Build Team: A.The DB team includes all joint venture partners, consultants and sub contractors to the one firm. The DB team shall provide Architectural and Engineering disciplines for the preparation of construction documents, and construction contractor capabilities for construction of the project. B.If the DB Team A/E and contractor are a Joint Venture (not one and the same firm) engineering and other technical consultants shall be subcontractors of the J/V Architect - not the Design-Build construction contractor or sub contractors. If the DB Team A/E and contractor are one and the same firm (not a J/V) those consultants shall be subcontractors of DB firm not the construction subcontractors. C.The Statement of Work (SOW) documents are intended to define existing conditions, certain required items, and design parameters to be included in the project. It is the DB Team's responsibility to complete the documents and construction in a manner consistent with the intent of the SOW documents within the required time period (contract length). 9.The construction phase of the project shall be executed in accordance with the final VA approved design package. REVIEWS: 1.There shall be three (3) formal reviews: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD) 25%, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT (CD) phase (65% and 100%), and/or at other appropriate review points as the project progresses. 2. The 25% DD review documents shall be submitted thirty (30) calendar days after VA issues notice to proceed. 3.The 65% CD review documents shall be submitted thirty (30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the 25% documents and shall incorporate any notes or changes made by the VA to previous submission. 4.The 100% CD review documents shall be submitted thirty(30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the 65% documents and shall incorporate any notes or changes made by the VA to previous submissions. 5.For the 25% review, the contractor shall supply four (4) full size copies of drawings, one (1) copy of marked up/edited specifications and two (2) copies of detailed cost estimates. Review meetings with the SLVHCS staff shall be scheduled within one week after delivery of review documents to VA. Contractor shall provide color renderings of the proposed project work - revised as per VA comments - at each CD submission. The Contractor shall incorporate any comments, notes or changes provided at the review meeting into the next review package. Within five working days after formal VA review meetings, the VA shall return "marked-up" plans and specifications to the Contractor, along with the comments corrections, and recommendations made during the formal review meetings. 6.Specifications for the 65% and 100% review: Furnish two (2) copies, typed and bound in final format, to include the contract special provisions. Provide index pages as required. 7.Drawings for the 65% and 100% review: Furnish four (4) complete sets of drawings, including all necessary details and schedules. The single-line layouts shall have been transformed to full scale, double-line drawings. Single line drawings of any system shall NOT be acceptable for the 60% review documents with the exception of the electrical wiring drawings. 8.Estimates for the 65% and 100% review: Furnish two (2) copies of the complete and detailed construction estimate. Follow general guidelines indicated below in the "ESTIMATE" portion of the work statement. ESTIMATES: The Contractor shall make use of the construction budget to derive the 25%, 65% and 100% construction cost estimates. All estimates shall be current as of the date of submission escalated to the date of award. Show unit quantity, unit measure, unit cost, and total cost of labor and materials for each subheading. Electronic spreadsheet format is suggested. All costs shall include insurance, taxes and applicable subcontractor's markup. Use wage rates that reflect current local Davis Bacon wages. Price materials and equipment at the contractor's purchasing level. Sales tax, when applicable, shall be added to the material and equipment costs. Estimates should include an appropriate percentage for overhead and profit. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES: 1.Construction period services include review of submittals, site visits at critical phases of construction completion, and final inspection of completed systems and overall project. Review and comment on submittals, shop drawings, etc., with recommendations for approval/rejection to VA. NOTE: VA is approving authority, Contractor recommends subsequent VA actions. 2.Site visits, five (5) required, when requested by VA, in accordance with the contract, each to be followed with a written field report including; the reason for the site visit, problem analysis, recommendations, sketches and cost estimate as appropriate or deemed necessary by VA. Payment for such visits shall not be made without proper field reports. AS BUILT DRAWINGS: 1.After completion of the project construction, contractor shall revise the entire set of reproducible drawings and the AutoCAD CD disks showing any changes from original design. A note for the requirement of accurate As-Built drawings is to be clearly shown on each sheet of the construction drawings. The complete set of "as-built" reproducible (Mylar) drawings and writeable AutoCAD CD disks shall be delivered to the Chief, Facilities Management Service. The reproducible as-built drawings shall be delivered in good condition, inside of a protective drawings mailing tube, and with an appropriate cover letter. SUPPLEMENT B TO SF 252 Prior to beginning design, the Contractor shall review each reference listed below. The Contractor and the assigned government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall determine which references are applicable to this design. Existing VA record drawings may not indicate actual existing conditions and should be considered a guide only. At A/E's request, VA shall provide appropriate record drawings. VA Master Construction Specifications (Planning Guide-08-1): Table of contents. All specifications available in Microsoft Word format via Internet. (http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/index.asp). VA Construction Standards VA Standard Details VA Equipment Guide List VA List of Equipment Symbols VA Planning Criteria For VA Facilities VA Barrier Free Design Handbook VA Room Finishes and Door Schedule VA Energy Conservation Manual VA Design Manuals Drawing and Specification Format: Intent: The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System shall be making all contract documents available to bidders on the web site. By doing so it is anticipated that a wider exposure to potential project work shall result in savings for the government, and increase the efficiency of project delivery. Requirements: All contract drawings shall be provided to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in both AutoCAD (.dwg) format (release 2004 or higher) and CALS (.cal) format for all design submissions and for final construction documents. The CALS driver is an AutoDesk raster printer driver and is a built-in feature of AutoCAD 2004. This CALS driver is used by AutoCAD to convert all vector drawings into raster images (black & white) to be used for possible electronic bidding by the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. This raster format can then be viewed and printed by ANY potential bidder by first downloading the free FastBid Index client viewer at www.fastbid.goe.to. The Contractor must ensure that ALL drawing information is clearly defined in the CALS format, since solid fills with lines in the middle and layers with different percent masking are NOT printed in color and certain features are lost when printing in raster format. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to require ALL of their consultants to follow these guidelines, to ensure ALL contract drawings are clearly legible in this new electronic bidding climate. Attachment A 1. Replace Fuel Oil System Main Generators. Scope: Replace the day tank controls and transfer pumps for the main emergency generator system serving Quads A-F Comments: The existing day tank controls are unreliable and prone to failure, which has caused incidents of the generators running out of fuel or the day tanks overfilling and creating risk of a serious fuel spill. This project will replace all of the day tank controls and fuel oil transfer pumps. The existing day tanks will be reused, but may need to be modified to accommodate the new control system. 2.Repair Generator #2. Scope: Repair #2 Generator CAT D349 Engine Comments: #2 Generator CAT D349 has a blown head gasket, which has allowed coolant to leak into one or more cylinders. The engine cannot be operated, which reduces the capacity and redundancy of the main emergency generator system, which serves Quads A-F. 3.Install Conduit/Wiring for Main generator Room ATS. Scope: Install Conduit/Wiring from Switchgear 1FDSB to Main Generator Room for ATS located in generator room Comments: The original ATS for this function was submerged post-Katrina. A new ATS was installed in the main generator room and "temporary" cable routed outdoors into the main generator room. This installation does not meet codes or standards and should be replaced with properly run cable in conduit. 4.Repair 12,000 Gal UST Vent. Scope: Repair or replace the vent piping for the 12,000 gallon UST (located in Parking Lot C) serving the main generator room. Comments: The existing vent is partly or fully clogged, bent or broken, causing the tank to vent through the day tank in the emergency generator room via the day tank fuel return piping. This creates problems during UST refueling and inhibits fuel return from the day tank overflow, which could create a dangerous (spill) situation. The vent piping runs from the top of the UST, underground to the generator room, and onto the roof of the generator room. 5.Paint Floors and Walls in Main Electrical Rooms and Generator Rooms. Scope: Paint floors and walls in main electrical rooms Gravier Vault, 2A, 1B123, 1G, Main Generator Room and Quad G/H Generator Room Comments: Floors and walls need to be repainted. 6.Replace Batteries for #1, #2 and #3 Main Generators. Scope: Provide and install new ni-cad batteries Comments: Batteries are critical to operation of main generators and need to be replaced. 7.Install Fire Sprinklers in Main Generator Room. Scope: Install compliant wet sprinkler system in main generator room Comments: Main generator room needs to be protected with the fire sprinkler system and tied into existing fire protection system. 8.Overhaul Sewage Lift Station, Subbasement Quad B. Scope: Repair sewage lift station. Comments: This lift station serves plumbing fixtures in Quad H and needs to be overhauled. 9.Install Permanent Lighting in Old Chiller Plant. Scope: Existing temporary lighting needs to be replaced with code compliant permanent light fixtures to match lighting in other parts of the basement.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA256-14-I-0278 VA256-14-I-0278_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1174256&FileName=VA256-14-I-0278-000.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: 1601 Perdido Street;New Orleans, LA

Zip Code: 70114
 

Record

SN03272584-W 20140125/140123234050-5435fe675dbbbaee7a4ae3e6ff020f45 (fbodaily.com)
 

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