Z -- TWO-PHASE DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT TO EXPAND MYRTLE BEACH OUTPATIENT CLINIC, MYRTLE BEACH, SCS

Notice Date

May 15, 2001

Contracting Office

Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401-5799

ZIP Code

29401-5799

Solicitation Number

RFP 534-67-01

Response Due

June 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Mary S. Whittaker, Contracting Officer, (843) 577-5011, Ext. 7789

Description

Two-phase design/build selection procedures will be used to provide all labor, materials, tools & equipment, & design/build services necessary to Expand the Outpatient Clinic, Myrtle Beach, SC. All work will be coordinated & administered by the Ralph H. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, SC. NAICS: 233320. Cost range: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Work includes design, sitework, site preparation & assembling a pre-manufactured modular structure arranged as required to form an addition to the existing primary health care facility. The new addition will be located at the south end of the existing Outpatient Clinic & connected by a new corridor. The work will include, but not be limited to, site improvements, foundations, appropriate connections & upgrades to utilities, fire protection, sidewalks, landscaping, & paving. The structure will include finishes, heating, cooling, electrical, fire alarm, & intercom systems as required for a minimum of twelve (12) exam rooms, a radiographic procedure room, a pharmacy, a laboratory,& ancillary services such as rest rooms, waiting area, offices, administrative areas, storage, etc. The approximate area of new construction is 7,500 square feet. The exterior of the facility will be brick to match the appearance of the surrounding development. Work in the existing Outpatient Clinic will consist of relocating the telephone/communication closet, & minor renovations. All work is to be in accordance with VA Master Specifications, VA Design Guides & Manuals, Life Safety Codes, JCAHO regulations & all Federal, State & Local Building Codes, & the local Redevelopment Authority. VA criterian can be obtained through the internet at the VA Home Page at www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/index.asp The successful offeror will be responsible for obtaining any & all permits required for construction at this site. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation & will be the "Best Value" to the Government, price & technical factors considered. This procurement will consist of Two Phases. In Phase One, offerors will be evaluated using the following factors, not in priority order: 1) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Composition & experience of the design/build entity with emphasis on technical & management capabilities; 2) PAST EXPERIENCE: All projects completed within the past five (5) years or currently in progress meeting either or both of the following criteria: a) projects completed by a design/build contract, & b) project was of similar size & scope to this project. The VA Medical Center intends to pre-qualify three (3) design/build entities during Phase One. Qualification data is presented in the Request For Qualification package. After evaluating Phase One offerors, the highest rated offerors will be selected to submit Phase Two proposals. These highest rated offerors will be notified & shall receive the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design & construction of the new modular clinic building. Phase Two is to determine the "Best Value" to the Government. Offers will be evaluated on the following factors: 1) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: (Same as Phase One) plus factors shall also include staging area management, & ability to maintain workmanship & material quality control; 2) PAST EXPERIENCE: (Same as Phase One); 3) SCHEDULE: Technical ability to plan & manage this project including Design Period & Construction Period, and Price Proposal. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers at any time prior to the award; to negotiate with any or all offerors; to award the contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest total price; & to award to the offeror submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. Offerors are advised that an award might be made without discussion or any contact concerning the proposals submitted. Offers should be submitted in the most favorable terms. Offerors should not assume that they would be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, and/or revise their proposals. Firms submitting price & technical proposals will not be compensated for submitted specification or documentation. A site visit for Phase Two offerors has been scheduled for June 29, 2001, between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, at the project site in Myrtle Beach, SC. Appointment information will be contained in the RFP. Only written requests for the Request for Qualification package will be accepted. They may be mailed to the above address, faxed to Mary S. Whittaker @ (843)937-6102, or requested by e-mail to mary.whittaker@med.va.gov It is the requestor's responsibility to insure that the request by e-mail was received by the VAMC. The Request for Qualification package can be mailed to the requestor or can be e-mailed if an e-mail address is given to the VAMC. Again, it is the requestor's responsibility to insure that the Request for Qualification package was sent by e-mail by the VAMC. If requests are sent to the VAMC, Charleston, between 6/4/01 to 6/8/01, please e-mail to carl.tarpleyII@med.va.gov Confirming phone number for Mr. Tarpley is (843)577-5011, Ext. 7631. Completed SF 254's & 255's are due June 14, 2001 @ 2:00 PM at the Ralph H. Johnson DVA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Award of the Phase Two Design/Build proposal is subject to the availability of funds.

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