SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- 618-17-116 correct Mechanical Deficiencies 18 (VA-19-00057403)
- Notice Date
- 5/6/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 238290
— Other Building Equipment Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contracting Activity Central;6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300;Independence OH 44131
- ZIP Code
- 44131
- Solicitation Number
- 36E77619Q0087
- Response Due
- 5/13/2019
- Archive Date
- 8/11/2019
- Point of Contact
- brett.meister@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2), this Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the Correct Mechanical Deficiencies at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide Design-Build services to Correct Mechanical Deficiencies at the Minneapolis VAMC. The deficiencies are described in sections 1 through 6 below. The design phase has been completed for all items in 1, while the design phase for items in sections 2 through 6 require varying amounts of design input to complete construction documents. The remaining design effort for sections 2 through 6 is described below. Item 1 Building 10: Replace underground water main in the vicinity of Buildings 9/10/11. Building 49: Replace a damaged portion of downstream of exhaust fan #2 and reinsulate. Replace 15 roof-mounted exhaust fans. Remove five unused/abandoned fans and associated ductwork overhaul chiller including the rebuilding of vanes and replacing motor bearings. Building 68: Remove and replace existing rooftop air handling units (3). Building 70: Upgrade waste handling system, including new doors, fan, dry scrubber, floor coating in the dumpster area. Also, cleaning of the excessive buildup will be completed before component replacement. Remove and replace (28) linen chute access doors. Upgrade pneumatic tube delivery system to include standalone ethernet system. Ward 1D corridor and nursing stations will be provided with the correct sprinkler heads (existing sprinkler heads are concealed, and recessed type is required). Revise Sprinkler Mains in 1Q for access to the drain system. Relocate piping, valves, and controls. There are (11) domestic water risers that extend from the basement through the fourth floor; HW, CK, HWR. New branch valves at each riser are required; quantity (~185). Replace eighteen (18) outside air dampers located in mechanical rooms throughout the building. Building 78: Re-venting of existing boiler exhaust in the parking garage to terminate away from the sidewalk. Item 2 Consists of providing two each air cooled, oil-free, VSD, 25 hp air compressors with integrated dryer. These air compressors serve the facility laboratory and are located in the basement of Building 70, Room BD-101. The air compressors are to be procured by the design-build contractor and installed by VA Pipe Shop staff. Item 3 Consists of replacing two each cooling tower condenser pump motors; 69-P2 and 69-P3, associate VFD s and circuit breakers. There are currently four each cooling tower/chiller combinations located in Building 69 (Energy Center) providing chilled water to the Minneapolis VAMC campus. Of the four current condensate pump motors/VFD/Circuit Breakers, one is new, one is approximately eight years old, and two are original to the facility (~35 years old). These two original motors, (Numbered 69-P2 and 69-P3) VFD s, and circuit breakers are past their useful life and need to be replaced as they are high-reliability equipment. The one new motor/VFD/Circuit breaker was replaced in 2019 as part of a project replacing 3 of the four cooling towers and other ancillary equipment. Contained in the attached specifications is the submittal approved for the referenced motors, VFDs, and circuit breakers. Item 4 Consists of the installation of a steam coil into AHU 27. The VA purchased this steam coil and requires only the installation. Item 5 Consists of installing upgraded boiler controls on each of 4 boilers located in Building 69 (energy center) at the Minneapolis VAMC campus. Boiler control design engineers are utilized for specific equipment maximizing efficiency in the design phase of the design-build process. Item 6 Consists of design and construction to replace AHUs within the Laundry facility Building 70. The project includes replacement of AHU-51, AHU-52, AHU-53, AHU-57, and other associated equipment. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing the design-build approach outlined in FAR 36.303, Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. The anticipated solicitation will be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15. However, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. This project is planned for advertising in June of 2019. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238290 (size standard of $15.0 million) applies to this procurement. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 365 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The services for this project will include providing all design and construction related services including labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the project. Aspects of the project have been prepared by an independent Architect-Engineer firm but will be furnished to the Design-Build contractor. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement in the following information: Section 1: Provide company name, DUNS number, company address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number, and email. Section 2: Provide company business size based on NAICS code 238290. Also, provide business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.). Section 3: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project. Section 4: Provide the type of work your company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement (optional). The Capabilities Statement submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall not be considered to be a bid or proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. After completing its analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among the small business categories listed above or proceed with full and open competition as other than small business. At this time, no solicitation exists. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on FedBizOpps at https://www.fbo.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Contracting Office Address: VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (VHA-PCAC) 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131 Primary Point of Contact: Brett Meister Contract Specialist brett.meister@va.gov NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (06-MAY-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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Link To Document
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1 Veterans Drive;Minneapolis MN
- Zip Code: 55417
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 55417
- Record
- SN05302481-F 20190508/190506230020 (fbodaily.com)
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