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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 16, 2022 SAM #7442
SPECIAL NOTICE

C -- Request for SF 330s Renovate Bldg. 110 for PET/CT

Notice Date

4/14/2022 9:36:26 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) HAMPTON VA 23667 USA
 

ZIP Code

23667
 

Solicitation Number

36C24622Q0436
 

Response Due

4/25/2022 10:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

06/21/2022
 

Point of Contact

Jamie Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Phone: 757-251-4141
 

E-Mail Address

jamie.sullivan4@va.gov
(jamie.sullivan4@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Questions and Answers Question: In the Special Notice included in the submission requirements, should the reference to �Physicist� be changed to �Plumbing�? See blow for reference. Provide professional Architect/Engineer services to include: 1. Site investigation 2. Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Physicist and Structural 3. Environmental survey (lead, asbestos, mold identification, etc.) 4. Construction drawings and specifications 5. Third party construction estimates 6. Construction period services 6.1. Air monitoring during abatement/remediation 7. Construction Inspections 8. Conduct Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in conjunction with VA Safety/Infection Control staff Please advise. Answer: �- see attachment for further information This request for A-E firm qualifications packages is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under VAAR 852.219- 10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside/ VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR SF 330'S ARCHITECT/ENGINEER QUALIFICATION PACKAGES ONLY. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF 330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO SITE VISITS ARRANGED DURING THIS PHASE OF THE REQUIREMENT. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING (A/E) SERVICES: This is a request for Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications only. A-E Services are being procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (Public Law 92-582), formerly known as the Brooks Act, and implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 36.6. All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the below selection criteria. 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. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. Any resulting award for the proposed A/E services will be procured under a negotiated Firm-Fixed Price contract. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), is seeking sources and intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for Architect/Engineering (A/E) firm to provide the following for Project # 590-CSI-900 Renovate Bldg. 110 for PET/CT Site Prep, located at 100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, Virginia 23667: Provide professional Architect/Engineer services to include: Site investigation Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Physicist and Structural Environmental survey (lead, asbestos, mold identification, etc.) Construction drawings and specifications Third party construction estimates Construction period services Air monitoring during abatement/remediation Construction Inspections Conduct Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in conjunction with VA Safety/Infection Control staff The A/E Services listed herein is being procured in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6 and VAAR 836.6. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and visible/certified in Vet Biz (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award. As a prospective offeror or bidder for this Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside, you are verifying your company meets the status requirements of a SDVOSB concern as established by VAAR 852.219-10. NOTE - Offerors are referred to 852.219-10 (d)(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. In order to assure compliance with this clause, all firms submitting a SF330 for this Sources Sought Notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended by the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other subcontracted or otherwise used small or large business entity(s). 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.). All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation selection criteria as specified herein. The Hampton VA Medical Center is a working facility and phasing plans for minimizing downtime and provisions for continuation of service during outages is critical to this project. Point of Contact: Jamie Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Email: jamie.sullivan4@va.gov PROJECT INFORMATION: Project # 590-CSI-900 Renovate Bldg. 110 for PET/CT Site Prep Hampton VAMC 100 Emancipation Dr Hampton, Virginia 23667 **SEE STATEMENT OF WORK. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541310, Architectural Services and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is $8 million annual revenue. During performance, the selected A/E firm will be required to attend meetings in person, on site, at the Hampton VAMC, Hampton, Virginia. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 555 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. An Architect & Engineer (A/E) contract will be negotiated for the development of complete construction documents which include working drawings, specifications, reports, and construction period services. The A/E will be given written information; participate in project planning meetings, pre-proposal meeting, and pre-construction meeting as required; communicate with VA personnel via telephone or e-mail; and is expected to coordinate so that the final documents include all requirements in accordance with industry standard practices, VA standards, VA design manuals, and review comments. A/E SELECTION PROCESS: The agency has convened an evaluation board for the evaluation of responses to this notice. Responses will be evaluated in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (Public Law 92-582), formerly known as the Brooks Act, and implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6. Specifically, SF 330 submissions will be evaluated to identify the most highly qualified firms, using the selection criteria identified below. Discussions will be held with at least three (3) of the most highly qualified firms. Interviews may be conducted. The processes at FAR 36.602-4 and FAR 36.606 will then be followed. Selected firms will be notified by telephone or email of selection and provided further instructions. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the office/branch/individual team member actually performing the work under this contract. SELECTION CRITERIA: The Department of Veterans Affairs shall evaluate each potential contractor in terms of the following as M firm meeting the synopsized selection criterion and ""NM"" means that the firm did not meet the synopsized selection criterion. Evaluation and selection of firms will be based on submissions and direct responses to the following criteria: Project # 590-CSI-900 Renovate Bldg. 110 for PET/CT Site Prep, Architect-Engineer Selection Criteria: Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services showing recent experience of the project team with comparable hospital projects within the past five years in which the construction has been completed. Each resume shall include a minimum of two (2) specific completed projects through construction. Do the qualifications indicate that the project team has recent direct experience on Hospital projects designing similar improvements to those proposed at Hampton VAMC? Is the architect/engineer providing a team where each member has more than 5 years of experience? What will be the role of interns if used during design? Firm shall provide a table of a minimum of 5 comparable projects comparing their IGE with the bid/award amount during construction. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, specifically, Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment installation/operation and renovation project requirements. Does the architect/engineer provide evidence of understanding of the project; and any unique architectural/engineering aspects associated with the proposed project and how to address them? Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules in a hospital setting. Does the proposed architect/engineer have past performance with ratings satisfactory and above while working on hospital projects? Does the architect/engineer have a reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; This factor evaluates the ability of the firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the possible myriad of design projects in the required time. The general workload and staffing capacity of the design office will be evaluated. I. List current projects with a design fee of greater than $20,000 being designed in the firms office. II. Indicate the firms present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period; III. Describe experience in successfully delivering projects per performance schedule, providing timely construction support, and successfully completing multiple projects with similar delivery dates IV. Volume of VA contract awards in the last 12 months. Construction Period Services experience Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates shall be included as an evaluation criterion when construction period services is included in the statement of work for A-E services. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. The extent to which potential contractors identify and commit to the use of service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors. In the event that evaluations of SF330 s result in the same rating, proximity to the facility will be used as a tie breaker. This distance will be determined according to http://maps.google.com/. For firms which have multiple/regional offices, the location of the primary project team will be used to calculate the distance and should be provided in the SF330. NCO6 will evaluate past performance on recent and relevant contracts with government agencies (emphasis on VA work) and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, compliance with performance schedules and a record of significant claims against the firm due to improper or incomplete engineering services (references required). Submission Requirements: i. Submit a minimal of three (3) references for projects included in criterion three (3); any of the following evaluations are acceptable: a. Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS), or b. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) evaluation for each project submitted. PPQ s must be submitted directly from the reference to the Contracting Officer via email at Jamie.Sullivan4@va.gov. ii. If a completed CPARS evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the completed SF330 package. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, the PPQ included with this notice is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit for each project included in criterion three (3). If a PPQ is submitted, but an official CPARS evaluation is found for that project in government databases, the official evaluation will take precedence. iii. A-Es should follow-up with references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. PPQs shall be submitted from the reference directly to the Contracting Officer via email at jamie.sullivan4@va.gov prior to the response date. A-Es shall not incorporate by references into their response CPARS or PPQ evaluations previously submitted in response to other A-E services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Submitted CPARS and PPQ evaluations will not be counted as part of the 45-page limitation and shall be attached to the SF330, behind the SF330 Part II document. NOTE: Recent is defined as performance occurring within 5 years of the date of this notice, except that ongoing projects must have begun no less than one (1) year prior to the issuance of this notice. Relevancy is defined as performance of work on projects that are similar in scope to the types of projects anticipated under the resultant contracts. Respondents with no previous past performance shall state this when addressing the selection criteria. Where there is no record of past performance, the proposal will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Superior performance ratings on relevant projects may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. (Awards, Outstanding Merits, Recommendations) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. PLEASE NOTE: The AE Evaluation Board must be provided with complete and accurate information for ALL evaluation factors above as qualified and eligible firms. Therefore, the AE firm must expand upon, as it deems necessary, on any evaluation factor not well demonstrated or addressed with Part 1A to Part IG and Part II of the SF330. The AE firm shall use Part IH and/or use additional sheets to supplement/address all evaluation factors to clearly demonstrate its qualifications. LIMITATIONS 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. As prescribed in 819.7009, insert the following clause: VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION) (a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB: (1) Means a small business concern (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition); (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran; (iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document; (iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov); and (v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406 and 125.6, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB. The nonmanufacturer rule and the limitations on subcontracting apply to all SDVOSB and VOSB set-asides and sole source contracts. (2) Service-disabled Veteran means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). (b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from eligible service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns. Only VIP-listed service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns (SDVOSBs) may submit offers in response to this solicitation. Offers received from concerns that are not VIP-listed service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern that meets the size standard for the applicable NAICS code. (c) Representation. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible. Therefore, any reference in 13 CFR part 121 and 125 to a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB and only such concern(s) qualify as similarly situated. The offeror must also be eligible at the time of award. (d) Agreement. When awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101, Definitions), including orders under multiple-award contracts, or a subcontract, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR part 121.406 and 125.6, provided that for purposes of the limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs shall be considered eligible and/or similarly situated (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor. An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to the following: (1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (2) Supplies or products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver is described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. (3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (4) Special trade contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (5) Subcontracting. Any work that a VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. For mixed contracts and additional limitations, refer to 13 CFR 125.6. (e) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any reference therein to service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to mean a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. (f) Precedence. For any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA program for service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concerns and the VA Veterans First Contract Program, as defined in VAAR subpart 819.70 and this clause, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program requirements have precedence. SUBMISSION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit: ONE (1) ELECTRONIC SF 330, including Parts I and II, and attachments (if any) electronically to Jamie.Sullivan4@va.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, April 25, 2022. Interested firms are responsible for ensuring electronic delivery of submission by the time and the date specified. It is highly recommended interested firms confirm electronic submissions have been received by the Contracting Officer. All SF-330 submissions shall be clearly marked with the subject line displaying the SF-330 Submission: 36C24622Q0436 Hampton VAMC. Size limits of e-mails are restricted to 10MB. If more than one email is sent, please number emails in Subjects as 1 of n . (Example: SF-330 Submission: 36C24622Q0436 Hampton VAMC (1 of n, 2 of n, etc.). AND MAIL THREE (3) HARDCOPIES to be received no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, April 25, 2022. SF 330, including Parts I and II, and attachments to: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 ATTN: Jamie Sullivan 100 Emancipation Dr., Bldg. 27 Hampton, VA 23667 All SF330 submissions shall be clearly indicated in subject line, displaying the procurement number and project title (abbreviated or shortened is okay). Interested firms are responsible for ensuring delivery of submission. All SF 330 submissions must include the following information either on the SF 330 or by accompanying document: 1) Cage Code 2) Dun & Bradstreet Number 3) Tax ID Number 4) The E-mail address and Phone number of the Primary Point of Contact 5) A copy of the firms VetBiz Registry 6) 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 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 may deem the Firm as nonresponsive and preclude SF 330 submittal from being included further in the evaluation process. 7) References noted in Selection Criteria The firm and/or AE on staff representing the project must follow State of Virginia guidelines under State law for all licensing requirements to sign and seal drawings. Each respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Electronic submittals received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Late proposal rules per FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. Firms not providing the required information may not be considered. All information must be included in the SF330 submission package. It is the offeror s responsibility to check the Contract Opportunities website at: Beta.SAM.gov for any revisions to this announcement prior to submission of SF330s. Hampton VA Medical Center Architect Engineer (A/E) STATEMENT OF WORK Project Name: Renovate Bldg. 110 for PET/CT Site Preparation Project # 590-CSI-900 -- Services -- Provide professional Architect/Engineer services to include: Site investigation Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Physicist and Structural Environmental survey (lead, asbestos, mold identification, etc.) Construction drawings and specifications Third party construction estimates Construction period services Air monitoring during abatement/remediation Construction Inspections Conduct Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in conjunction with VA Safety/Infection Control staff -- Project Scope -- SCOPE: The A/E shall provide Architectural, Abatement, Interior Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls, Nuclear Imaging, Fire Protection, Telecom and Structural design services as necessary to develop design documents for the NRM construction project 590-CSI-900 Renovate Bldg. 110 for Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Site Preparation. The project is to renovate approximately 1000 SF of existing space in building 110, second floor (D237A, D238, D239, D240, D241, D242, D243 and D244 and associated corridor) to accommodate a new PET/CT unit. The resulting renovated space shall include the following: Scanning room (Class 1), Equipment room, Control room, Prep/Recovery room, Toilet. It is expected the Equipment room will contain an HVAC unit and any ancillary equipment required by the PET/CT manufacturer. The A/E shall coordinate design efforts with VA staff, potential equipment vendors and their authorized representatives as needed to meet project requirements. The A/E shall review facilities existing structure and provide structural engineering services as needed, design a HVAC system that will meet the requirements of the VA HVAC design manual and other applicable design manuals/guidelines. The HVAC system shall tie into our existing DDC system. The existing rooms are served by Mitsubishi split system heat pumps. The A/E shall review lead shielding requirements and provide a Radiation Shielding Report for the proposed design. Design shall comply with VA guidelines and specifications, and NPS Technical Preservation Services found at https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm. The Imaging Services Design Guide (PG-18-12), VA Design manuals (PG-18-10), Specifications (PG-18-1) can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp while Design Alerts can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/alert.asp. Proposed work is located at Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia 23667. Design for a construction budget of $1,200,000. Completed design proposal shall result in a cost that is within the budget limitations. To ensure this, the A/E shall set up one or more deduct alternatives totaling 10% of the construction cost. If the proposed base cost exceeds budget and deduct alternates do not bring the project within the construction budget, the A/E shall re-design or take necessary steps to reduce the cost so that budget limitations are not exceeded. The Architect/Engineer shall make a thorough investigation of the existing site (including electrical survey, HVAC system, floor structure and other investigations as required for the proper design of the project). Existing conditions shall be determined by verifying information from field investigations and any documentation that may be available. A survey shall be conducted to obtain sufficient information to permit designers to develop a detailed cost estimate and schematics. The Hampton VA Medical Center drawing files will be made available (electronically via email (10Mb max. file size) or A/E s preferred transfer method if it meets VA data security requirements) and accessible along with reproduction materials, but the A/E shall provide the manpower to reproduce prints. AutoCAD drawings are also available for use contingent they are existing. This information is the best available, but the Government does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The A/E investigation of field conditions shall be performed in a competent, professional manner in accordance with Architectural Design Manual PG 18-10 located at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asp. Site utility locations will be verified by the A/E. Provide bound specifications and 100% construction drawings with all external reference s (xref s) bound. Construction documents will be required to be furnished in hard copy, electronic .dwg files (AutoCAD 2018 or most current at the time of final design submission) and electronic .pdf files. All AutoCAD drawings (including subcontractors) shall be in an organized drawing file system using its Project Browser/Navigator . Cost estimates detailing quantities of materials, labor, profit, overhead, insurance, taxes, etc. in the format found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf. Provide cost breakdown per project phase if applicable. Life safety and infection control plans shall be addressed at all phases of design. The infection control plan shall be developed in consultation with the Hampton VA Medical Center Infection Control Department with final construction documents detailing the measures to be taken by the contractor to assure life safety and infection control. Life Safety plans shall detail locations of fire/smoke barriers, paths of egress, construction barrier locations and types and any fire detection and protection measures to be taken during construction. Laydown areas and storage for materials shall be identified in the early stages of the design. A pre-construction risk assessment will be completed and included in project submissions. Plans for phasing construction to minimize impact on the medical center will be incorporated into the construction documents. Plan construction to include impacts on the medical center such as relocating patient and staff equipment, providing temporary barriers (show their locations on drawings), providing temporary utilities, temporary means of entrance and egress (i.e., ramps, steps, automatic door operators, push plates, sensors, etc.), minimizing impact on patient flow, etc. Note location of stairways and elevators to be used by contractor personnel during construction. Incorporate in the preliminary drawings the pre-construction risk assessment/evaluation as the sample shown below. All design submissions will be submitted in accordance with the Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume C; A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program. These submission requirements may be found at the following web site https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ae/aesubmin.pdf. Other applicable program guides can be found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp. Provide construction period services to include shop drawings review, site inspections, and RFI response. In addition, the A/E shall provide scope of works, and estimates for any RFI response that causes a cost change due to design errors and omissions. -- Applicable References -- The references listed below are not intended to be all inclusive. The A/E shall ensure that all applicable references and/or standards are followed. # VA Standard Title/Section 1 Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1) 2 VHA PROGRAM GUIDE (PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures) 3 Standard Details and CAD Standards (PG-18-4) 4 Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5) 6 VA Handbook H-18-8, Seismic Design Requirements 7 Space and Facility Planning (PG-18-9) 8 Design Manuals (PG-18-10) 9 Design Guides (PG-18-12) 10 Barrier Free Design Standard (PG-18-13) 11 Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedule (PG-18-14) 12 A/E...
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Hampton, VA 23667, USA

Zip Code: 23667

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06298031-F 20220416/220414234138 (samdaily.us)
 

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