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Details: 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), Nco 15 Cmop Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potential Sources For Minor Construction- Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (cmop) Intends To Perform Construction At The Tucson Cmop, Located At 3675 E. Britannia Dr., Tucson, Arizona, 85706. tucson Cmop Address Physical Security Vulnerabilities At Tucson Cmop Construction Project # 762-22-101 project Overview 1.1 Purpose: the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (cmop) Intends To Perform Construction At The Tucson Cmop, Located At 3675 E. Britannia Dr., Tucson, Arizona, 85706. the General Construction Includes Demolition, Building Alterations, Finishes, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Physical Security, And Building Automation. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Aspects Of The Project And Each Phase Shall Be Subject To Va Approval At Designated Project Milestones. This Project Includes (but Not Limited To) All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, Services, Training, Lighting, Communications, Security, Building Management Systems Floor Plan, Operation And Maintenance Manuals, As Built Drawings, Permits, Construction, Installation, And Commissioning. 1.2 Project Activities: the Entire Activity Of The Project Will Follow The Following Sequence Of Events: pre-proposal Site Visit request For Proposal Submission award post Award Kick-off Meeting notice To Proceed bonding & Insurance plans Security, Schedule, progress Reports (weekly) permits, If Necessary demolition, Construction, Installation, Commissioning, And Training final Inspection And Punch List acceptance operations And Maintenance Manuals autocad Drawings (design, Construction, As Built) progress Payments warranty scope Of Work 2.1 General: The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Services To Meet The Program Objectives And Requirements And To Provide The Required Outcome In Terms Of Overall Quality, Timeliness, And Documentation, Per Construction Documents & Specifications Titled Tucson Cmop Building Acquisition Minor Va Project Number: 762-22-101. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Obtaining And Coordinating The Services Of All Sub-contractors Performing Other Services On Site And Other Entities As Part Of The Contract To Ensure The Expected Quality, Timely, And Documented Final Product. location: 3675 E. Britannia Dr., Tucson, Arizona, 85706 normal Work Hours Are 7:00am To 4:00pm, Local Time, Monday Through Friday Except For Federal Holidays. If The Contractor Desires To Work On Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Or Outside The Project Site S Normal Working Hours The Contractor Must Submit A Written Request For Approval To The Va-cor At Least Seven (7) Working Days Prior To The Proposed Start Of Such Work. 2.2 Description Of Work lunchroom Layout: The Existing Lunchroom Will Be Renovated To Develop A New Efficient And Functional Layout That Incorporates Furniture, Appliances, Sinks, Storage, Etc And Provide New Finishes, Fixtures, And New Or Relocated Equipment To A Revised Lunchroom Space To Accommodate Up To 188 Staff Members During One Break. lunchroom/building Entrances For Physical Security: The Existing Entrance From The Exterior Of The Building To The Lunchroom Be Revised To Create Designated Entrances For Employees Using Two Existing Exterior, Single 3 -0 , Pedestrian Door Locations Which Can Utilize Different Door Types And Pacs In Addition To A New Vestibule For Employee Access Control And Accountability Via Optical Turnstiles. The Door Types And Turnstiles Must Be Able To Accommodate The Traffic Flow For The Highest Use Time Periods, Such As Shift Changes. current Main Entry & Foyer: The Main Entry And Foyer Will Be Renovated To Allow A Dedicated Main Public Entrance With A New Screening Vestibule Allowing Administration Staff To Conduct 100% Id Check For Visitors And Allowing An Area For Visitors To Link Up With Pre-arranged Escorts. reception/vestibule: The Reception Area Will Be Remodeled With New Interior Finishes And Workstations To Accommodate 4 Employees. Existing Pass Thru At Vestibule To Be Replaced With Teller Style Transaction Opening. phasing proposed Phasing Has Been Coordinated To Limit The Significant Impact On Cmop Operations. The A-e Has Coordinated With The Facility And Is Providing One Design Package With The Following Phasing: phase 1 Lunchroom Layout And Locker Room Alterations phase 2 Employee Entrance Through Lunchroom. During Construction All Employees, Public, And Visitors Can Utilize The Current Main Entry. phase 3 - Public / Visitor Entrance Through Current Main Entry And Reception Build Out. During Construction All Employees, Public, And Visitors Will Use The Lunchroom Entry. 3. Bid Items Item I, General Construction: Work Includes General Construction Per The Drawings And Specifications. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors. 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 Late-may 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $2,000,000 And $3,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Uei (unique Entity Identifier) Number, Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. 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 Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Uei (unique Entity Identifier) Number, Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary Point Of Contact Listed Below By May 16, 2024 At 5:00 Pm Ct. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. 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; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.gov/. It Is The Potential Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Solicitation Or Synopsis. contracting Office Address: network Contracting Office (nco) 15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway leavenworth, Ks 66048 primary Point Of Contact: robert Gochenour contract Specialist robert.gochenour@va.gov end Of Document

Details: Description Item Description Abc Unit Quantity 1 Construction Of Electrical Room For Clmmrh (please See Attach Documents For Reference) 1,251,328.22 Lot 1.00 Terms Of Reference Construction Of Electrical Room For The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Bacolod City. L. Background And Rationale: Vision Of Providing A Better Health Care Facilities With Excellence In Quality, Service, And Access. Ii. Project Objectives: 1. Construction Of New Electrical Room (includes Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Painting & All Needed Finishing Works. 2. Construction Of New Ats Concrete Pad. 3. Construction Of New Electrical Service Entrance Pedestal. 4. Construction Of New Cable Trays. 5. Other Necessary To Complete The Works. Iii. Scope Of Works: The Contractor Shall Furnish Of All Necessary Construction Requirements, Materials, Tools, Labor And Equipment To Complete The Execution Of The Project As Shown In The Approved Plan And Herein Specified. 1. Ocular Site Inspection (bidding Requirements) 2. All Required Permits, (building, Occupancy And Other Related Permits) If Necessary. 3. Construction Site Enclosure & Installation Of Safety Signage’s. 4. Demolition Works With Clearing And Disposal Of All Construction Debris. 5. Lay-outing & Mobilization. 6. Electrical Works (lighting, Switches & Power Outlet) 7. Plumbing Works (septic Vault) 8. Concreting Works (all Concreting Works) 9. Waterproofing Works (walls & Concrete Deck) 10. Welding Works (i-beams Installation, Cable Trays) 11. Painting Works (interior & Exterior Walls) 12. Door Installation (aluminum Louver Double Door Installation) 13. Window Installation (concrete Louver Installation) 14. Retouching & Finishing Works. Iv. Deliverables: A. Contractor Expectation 1. The Contractor, Who Is Awarded Of The Contract, Is Therefore Expected To Deliver The Rules And Regulation Of The Hospital Safety Protocols And Carry Out The Whole Works. Delegation Or Sub-contracting Of The Project Is Not Acceptable. 2. The Contractor Must Have Key Personnel Always Present On Site, Preferably Architect Or Engineer Who Is In-charge Of The Project. B. Coverage Of Works: 1. Demolition Of Existing Damaged Electrical Room, New Construction Of Electrical Room On Approved Aluminum Door & Concrete Louver With Steel Deck Roofing, Complete On Lighting & Electrical Accessories With Approved Painting Finished Works. 2. Construction Of New Ats Concrete Pad. 3. Construction Of New Electrical Service Entrance Pedestal. 4. Construction Of New Cable Trays. The Contractor Must Submit/secure The Following; 1. 2-log Book, (construction Log Book And Security Guard Requirement). 2. Work Permit, Include Power And Water Tapping, (efm Department). 3. Submit Materials Sample For Approval, Failure To Comply It May Cause Rejection Any Time During The Progress Of The Work. 4. Submit Construction Schedule With Corresponding S-curve For Approval. V. Technical Specification: A. Concrete Footing, Concrete Columns & Tie-beams On Required & Approved Height.  Use 16mm Deform Bars Served As Main Bars & 10mm Def. Bars Served As Stirrups Or Tie Bars Tied By #16 G.i. Tie Wire.  Use 1:3:4 Concrete Mixture Using Approved Cement, Sand & Gravel For Footings, Columns & Tie Beams. B. Steel I-beams For Steel Columns & Steel Beams  Use 8”x8”x31lb/ft For Columns & Beams.  Use 300mm X 300mm X 12mm M.s. Plate With 4-16mm Hole Including 16mm Diameter X L Anchor Bolt With Complete Nuts & Washers. C. Concrete Hollow Blocks Installation, Concrete Roughing Finishing & Pouring Works:  Use 20cmx40cmx10cm Thick Or Approved Equivalent On Concrete Hollow Blocks With Standard Psi, Install Using 1:2 Ratio For Mortaring & Roughing Finishing, 1:2:4 Ratio For Flooring With 12mm & 10mm Deform Bars For Rebar’s. D. Concrete Wall Waterproofing Works:  Waterproofing Materials Shall Be Delivered To The Site In The Original Sealed Container Or Package Bearing Manufacturer’s Name And Brand Designation.  Use Cementations Waterproofing Product, Which Was Design For External And Internal Waterproofing Protection To Roughing Finishing, Concrete Pouring And Others.  Mixing: Follow Manufacturer’s Mixing Preparation. E. Painting Works:  The Contractor Shall Submit For Approval Specification, Data Samples For The Various Paint To Be Used. Paint Material Shall In Highest Quality Grade.  Ready-mix Paint And Paint Materials Shall Be Delivered To The Job Site In Their Original Unbroken Package And Paint Shall Be Applying In Accordance With The Manufacturer Printed Instructions. F. Welding Works:  Welding Works In Shop And On Field Shall Be Done Only By Certified And Experience Worker. G. Electrical Works:  Installation Of Approved Electrical Lighting, Outlets & Switches Materials With Complete Necessary Accessories. H. Plumbing Works:  Fabrication Of Concrete Septic Vault Using 20cmx40cmx10cm Thick Or Approved Equivalent On Concrete Hollow Blocks With Standard Psi, Install Using 1:2 Ratio For Mortaring & Roughing Finishing, 1:2:4 Ratio For Flooring With 12mm & 10mm Deform Bars For Rebar’s.  Installation Of Approved Size & Brand Sanitary Pipe @ Series 600 For Elbows & Connectors & Series 1000 To Main Line Using Complete Necessary Accessories For The Septic Vault Plumbing Line. I. Others Scope Of Work:  Others Scope Of Work Not Mentioned Above But To Complete The Work Shall Be Provided By Contractor. Vi. Construction Methodology And Site Readiness:  Areas Of Proposed Construction Is Located Between Hospital Laboratory Records Releasing Bldg. & Fire Pump Bldg.  Office Operation Of Nearby Structure/building Will Not Be Hampered During Construction Schedule That Will Start At 8:00am To 5:00pm Regular Time, Request Overtime Hours Should Inform Management Or Should Include On The Approved Working Permit. Vii. Contractor Qualification:  Contractor Must Have A Pcab License Viii. Defects Liability / Guarantee:  The Contractor Shall Guarantee That The Work Specified In This Contract Will Be Free From Defects Of Materials And Workmanship For The Period Of 1 Year From The Date Of Final Acceptance.  Within The Above Prescribe Period, The Contractor Shall Be Liable For Any Failure Or Defect Noted Or Appearing In The Works Which Traceable To Poor Quality, Materials, Equipment And Noncompliance With The Plans And Specification. Ix. Schedule And Completion Period:  The Construction And Commissioning Of This Proposed Project Shall Not Be More Than 60 Calendar Days From The Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. X. Budget Cost: Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Amount 1. General Requirements Incl Demolition Works Lot 1 2. Electrical Service Entrance Pedestal Lot 1 3. Ats Concrete Pad Lot 1 4. 4 Units Concrete Column Footing Lot 1 5. 24lm Concrete Tie Beam Lot 1 6. Columns And Beams Lot 1 7. 100mm Slab On Grade Lot 1 8. Roof Slab Lot 1 9. Masonry Works Lot 1 10. Lintel Beams Lot 1 11. Concrete Ledge/canopy Lot 1 12. Cable Trays Lot 1 13. Painting Works Lot 1 14. Lightings And Outlets Lot 1 Total Project Cost Php. Program Of Works / Budget Cost Project : Construction Of Electrical Room Location : Clmmrh, Bacolod City Estimated Project Cost : Php Source Of Fund : Starting Date : Upon Issuance Of Ntp Net Area : Sq.m. Total Project Duration: Classification : New Construction No. Of Working Days : 60 Calendar Days Description Of Works To Be Done % Of Total Equipments Description Required 1.0 General Requirements Incl Demolition Works 2.7970 Unit Bagger Concrete Mixer 1- Unit 2.0 Electrical Service Entrance Pedestal 6.5925 3.0 Ats Concrete Pad 1.2045 Welding Machine 1 - Unit 4.0 4 Units Concrete Column Footing 7.5929 Construction Hand Tools Lot 5.0 24lm Concrete Tie Beam 6.8902 6.0 Columns And Beams 28.1918 7.0 100mm Slab On Grade 2.2308 8.0 Roof Slab 17.1915 9.0 Masonry Works 12.8494 10.0 Lintel Beams 2.7842 11.0 Concrete Ledge/canopy 1.0123 12.0 Cable Trays 3.4879 13.0 Painting Works 4.3761 14.0 Lightings And Outlets 2.7988 15 Total 100.00 Description Of Works To Be Done Unit Quantity Total 1.0 General Requirements Incl Demolition Works Lot 1.00 2.0 Electrical Service Entrance Pedestal Lot 1.00 3.0 Ats Concrete Pad Lot 1.00 4.0 4 Units Concrete Column Footing Lot 1.00 5.0 24lm Concrete Tie Beam Lot 1.00 6.0 Columns And Beams Lot 1.00 7.0 100mm Slab On Grade Lot 1.00 8.0 Roof Slab Lot 1.00 9.0 Masonry Works Lot 1.00 10.0 Lintel Beams Lot 1.00 11.0 Concrete Ledge/canopy Lot 1.00 12.0 Cable Trays Lot 1.00 13.0 Painting Works Lot 1.00 14.0 Lightings And Outlets Lot 1.00 15 Total Estimated Direct Cost

Details: ****sources Sought For Market Research Purposes Only**** sources Sought Announcement For design-bid-build Construction For Kc46a Bed-down Site In Israel For Usace Middle East District (tam) w912er24r0020 foreign Military Financing (fmf) Program only Firms That Are United States Firms (either Prime Or Joint Venture) Are Eligible For Award. 1. Agency:united States Army Corps Of Engineers (usace) Middle East District (tam) 2. Naics: 236220, Commercial And Institutional Building Construction; Psc:y1bz, Construction Of Other Airfield Buildings 3. Place Of Performance:israel 4. Acquisition Information: Tam Anticipates Soliciting And Awarding One Construction Contract To Be Procured In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 15 Contracting By Negotiation And Far Part 36, Construction And Architect Engineer Contracts. No Reimbursement Will Be Made For Any Costs Associated With Providing Information In Response To This Sources Sought Or Any Follow Up Information Requests. 5. Project Description: Usace - Middle East District Is Seeking Interested Us Firms Capable Of Executing An Fmf Construction Project In Israel. The Project Involves A Design-bid-build, New Construction Of Kc46a Bed-down Site At A Base In Israel. Establishing And Adapting Aviation And Maintenance Infrastructure For The Kc-46 Array. Includes 1 Site Development (pavement Improvements) And 5 New Structures (concrete And Steel Structures): The Potential Acquisition Includes: kc.1 – I-level Hangar (approx. Area: 5400 M2) kc.2 – Storage Parts/supply Warehouse (approx. Area: 1200 M2) kc.3 – Alternative Mission Equipment Storage (approx. Area: 300 M2) kc.4 – Age Ground Equipment Shop (approx. Area: 600 M2) kc.5 – Wash Rack And Run Up Pad (approx. Area: 4000 M2) kc.6 – Pump House (approx. Area: 100 M2) + Storage Tanks airfield Access Pavement, Circulation Drives For Deliveries And Parking, Utilities, Grading And Drainage Are All Required Components Of The Construction. hvac Work Including, But Not Limit To Supply And Construction Of Entire Heating, Ventilation And Air-conditioning System. water, Sewage And Compress Air Systems Works Including, But Not Limit To The Supply And Installation Of: Water System, Hot Water Systems, Oil Waste System, Sewage System, Sanitary Fixtures, Storm Drainage System And Compressed Air System. electrical And Bms Systems Works Including, But Not Limit To The Supply And Installation Of: • Buildings Electrical System According To Each Building Requirement • Lightning Protection • Outdoor Lighting • Outdoor Infrastructure • Very Low Voltage Systems (fire Detection Systems Etc.) • Electrical Gates • Building Management System (bms) construction Measures In Accordance With The Host Nation Technical Requirements (hntrs), The Standards Institution Of Israel, Usace Specifications, Project Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided Through The Solicitation Process. according To Dfar 236.204 - Disclosure Of The Magnitude Of Construction Projects The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction For This Acquisition Is $25,000,000.00 To $100,000,000.00. 6.key Requirements: a. Interested Contractors Must Be United States Prime Contractors And Have Experience With Construction Of Aircraft Hangars And Support Facilities And The Other Requirements Addressed Above. b. Primary Disciplines • Structural, • Civil, • Mechanical/electrical. c. Performance Surety. The Contractor That Is Eventually Awarded The Contract For This Project Will Be Required To Furnish A Performance Surety To The U.s. Government. Specifically, The Awardee Will Be Required To Furnish A Performance Surety In The Amount Of 100 Percent Of The Contract Price. The Interested Contractor Should Address Its Ability To Furnish A Performance Surety, And The Method And Financial Institution By Which It Plans To Do So. To Satisfy This Surety Requirement, Contractors May Use One Of The Following Two Options: (i) Submit A Performance Bond On Standard Form 25 In Accordance With Far 52.228-15 Performance And Payment Bonds-construction And Shall Be In The Form Of Firm Commitment, Supported By Corporate Sureties Whose Names Appear On The List Contained In Treasury Department Circular 570, Individual Sureties, Or By Other Acceptable Security Such As Postal Money Order, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Irrevocable Letter Of Credit, Or, In Accordance With Treasury Department Regulations, Or Certain Bonds Or Notes Of The United States; Or (ii) Submit An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit In Accordance With Far 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Federally Insured Financial Institution Rated Investment Grade By A Commercial Rating Service. d. Payment Surety. The Contractor That Is Eventually Awarded The Contract For This Project Will Be Required To Furnish A Payment Surety To The U.s. Government. Specifically, The Awardee Will Be Required To Furnish A Payment Surety In The Amount Of 100 Percent Of The Contract Price. The Interested Contractor Should Address Its Ability To Furnish A Payment Surety, And The Method And Financial Institution By Which It Plans To Do So. To Satisfy This Surety Requirement, Contractors May Use One Of The Following Two Options: (i) Submit A Payment Bond On Standard Form 25a In Accordance With Far 52.228-15 Performance And Payment Bonds-construction And Shall Be In The Form Of Firm Commitment, Supported By Corporate Sureties Whose Names Appear On The List Contained In Treasury Department Circular 570, Individual Sureties, Or By Other Acceptable Security Such As Postal Money Order, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Irrevocable Letter Of Credit, Or, In Accordance With Treasury Department Regulations, Or Certain Bonds Or Notes Of The United States; Or (ii) Submit An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit In Accordance With Far 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Federally Insured Financial Institution Rated Investment Grade By A Commercial Rating Service. 7. Foreign Military Financing:the Majority Of Work Will Be Administered Under Foreign Military Financing (fmf), And United States Procurement Laws And Regulations Will Apply. The Contract Will Be Awarded And Paid In U.s. Dollars. This Procurement Will Be Restricted To United States Construction Firms Only, In Accordance With 41 U.s.c 421, 48 C.f.r. Chapter 1, Far 6.302-4, And Dfars Part 225. Contractors Participating In The Anticipated Solicitation Must Be U.s. Firms. Any Joint-venture Shall Require Each Joint-venture Participant To Be A U.s. Firm. 8. Sources Sought:the Purpose Of This Sources Sought Is To Gain Knowledge Of Interest, Capabilities And Qualifications Of Firms Who Have The Capabilities To Complete And Perform Contracts Of This Magnitude, And To Address Any Questions, Recommendations Or Concerns From Industry. The Government Must Ensure There Is Adequate Competition Among Potential Pool Of Responsible Contractors. Prior Government Contract Work Is Not Required For Submitting A Response Under This Sources Sought Announcement. 9. Responses:the Capabilities Statement For This Sources Sought Is Not Intended To Be A Request For Proposal Nor Invitation For Bid, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To An Ultimate Acquisition Approach. It Is To Request Statements Regarding The Company's Ability To Demonstrate Existing-or-developed Expertise And Experience In Relation To The Areas Specified Herein. Any Commercial Brochures Or Currently Existing Marketing Material May Also Be Submitted With The Capabilities Statement. Submission Of Capabilities Statement Is Not A Prerequisite To Any Potential Future Offerings, But Participation Will Assist The Us Army Corps Of Engineers In Tailoring Requirements To Be Consistent With Industry Capabilities. This Synopsis 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. Respondents Will Not Be Notified Of The Results Of The Evaluation. 10. Submissions:offerors Response To This Sources Sought Shall Be Limited To 5 Pages And Shall Include The Following Information (clarifications And Or Questions Shall Be Submitted In A Separate Word Document And Will Not Count Towards The 5-page Limitation): the Package Should Include The Following: 1. Your Intent To Submit A Proposal For This Project When It Is Formally Advertised. 2. Name Of Firm With Address, Phone, Email Address And Point(s) Of Contact. 3. Uei/cage Code, Registered In System For Award Management (sam) At Www.sam.gov 4. Size Of Firm (large Or Small). 5. Bonding Capability For Single Contract Action In The Magnitude Of This Project. 6. Statement Of Capability (soc) Stating Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge, And Equipment Required To Perform The Specified Type Of Work. The Soc Should Be No More Than Two Pages In Length. 7. In Addition To Statement Of Capability, Provide Answers Specifically To The Following Questions: a. Has Your Company Performed Construction Of Similar Scope, Size And Nature As The Above? i. As A Prime Contractor? ii. As A Subcontractor? iii. For A Military Base? Name Of Base(s)? b. Has Your Company Ever: i. Performed Construction In Remote Location, Such As The Middle East? ii. Performed Any Projects With The Us Army Corps Of Engineers? If So, Provide Contract Numbers And Brief Description Of Project. 11. Anticipated Public Announcement & Award:should The Acquisition Proceed, Usace Tam Anticipates Issuing The Solicitation To Contractors That Respond To This Notice In Or Around July 2024 And Award Of The Contract In Or Around October 2024. 12.responses Due:all Interested Contractors Should Submit Responses Via Email By 15:00pm On 11 June 2024 Eastern Daylight Time (edt).submit Responses And Information To Igor.d.malyshev@usace.army.mil And Jonathan.m.space@usace.army.mil. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. 14. Questions:questions Regarding This Sources Sought Announcement May Be Directed To Contract Specialist Sfc Igor Malyshev At Igor.d.malyshev@usace.army.mil And Contracting Officer Maj Jonathan Space At Jonathan.m.space@usace.army.mil. *****this Announcement Seeks Information From Industry Which Will Be Used For Preliminary Planning Purposes. No Proposals Are Being Requested Or Accepted With This Announcement. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals And No Contract Shall Be Awarded From This Synopsis. No Solicitation, Specifications Or Drawings Are Available At This Time. the Government Reserves The Right To Cancel The Solicitation, Either Before Or After Proposal Opening With No Obligation To The Offeror By The Government ******

Details: Synopsis: 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 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Project At The San Juan Va Medical Center (vamc) Located At 10 Calle Casia, San Juan, Pr 00921. project Description: the San Juan Va Medical Center Is Seeking A General Contractor To Upgrade The Facility Infrastructure To Support The New Electronic Health Record Modernization (ehrm) System. Work Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Upgrading All The Facility It Closets Infrastructure As Necessary In Buildings 1, 2, 19, 10, 20, 26, 29, 30, 40, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 60. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued As Either A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14. 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 Late February 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $50,000,000.00 And $100,000,000.00. It Has Been Determined That The Value Of This Project Is Closer To The Lower Range Of The Magnitude Cited Above. The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 236220 With A Size Standard Of $45 Million. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 1095 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. the Government Is Concerned That Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) May Have Difficulty Obtaining The Necessary Bonding Capabilities To Perform A Project Of This Magnitude. Accordingly, All Business Types (e.g., Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Hubzone, Etc) Are Highly Encouraged To Provide Responses Demonstrating Their Interest As Outlined Below. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Unique Entity Identifier Number Associate With Sam.gov, Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. 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 Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. section 6: Project Labor Agreement (pla) - A Pla Is Defined As A Pre-hire Collective Bargaining Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations That Establishes The Terms And Conditions Of Employment For A Specific Construction Project And Is An Agreement Described In 29 U.s.c. 158(f). The Pla Questionnaire Must Be Filled Out And Returned With The Sources Sought Response. The Questionnaire Can Be Found At The End Of This Document. federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 22.503 Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (pla) Is A Tool That Agencies May Use To Promote Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. Pursuant To Executive Order 13502, Agencies Are Encouraged To Consider Requiring The Use Of Project Labor Agreements In Connection With Large-scale Construction Projects. (b) An Agency May, If Appropriate, Require That Every Contractor And Subcontractor Engaged In Construction On The Project Agree, For That Project, To Negotiate Or Become A Party To A Project Labor Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations If The Agency Decides That The Use Of Project Labor Agreements Will- (1) Advance The Federal Government's Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement, Producing Labor-management Stability, And Ensuring Compliance With Laws And Regulations Governing Safety And Health, Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor And Employment Standards, And Other Matters; And (2) Be Consistent With Law. (c) Agencies May Also Consider The Following Factors In Deciding Whether The Use Of A Project Labor Agreement Is Appropriate For The Construction Project: (1) The Project Will Require Multiple Construction Contractors And/or Subcontractors Employing Workers In Multiple Crafts Or Trades. (2) There Is A Shortage Of Skilled Labor In The Region In Which The Construction Project Will Be Sited. (3) Completion Of The Project Will Require An Extended Period Of Time. (4) Project Labor Agreements Have Been Used On Comparable Projects Undertaken By Federal, State, Municipal, Or Private Entities In The Geographic Area Of The Project. (5) A Project Labor Agreement Will Promote The Agency S Long Term Program Interests, Such As Facilitating The Training Of A Skilled Workforce To Meet The Agency S Future Construction Needs. (6) Any Other Factors That The Agency Decides Are Appropriate. see Far Provision: 52.222-33 Notice Of Requirement For Project Labor Agreement And Far it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Nine (9) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information (this Is Inclusive Of The Pla Questionnaire). This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary Point Of Contact Listed Below By January 5, 2024 At 1:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. 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; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.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) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 490 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: thomas Council contract Specialist thomas.council@va.gov project Labor Agreement (pla) Questionnaire (please Respond To The Questions Below) 1. Is Your Company Familiar With Project Labor Agreement (pla) And Its Use On Construction Projects? yes/no comments: 2. Would Your Company Likely Submit A Proposal For The Va Construction Solicitation That Requires The Use Of A Pla? yes/no comments: 3. If Va Requires A Pla, Would Your Proposed Construction Cost Likely To Increase Or Decrease And What Is The Likely Percentage Of Cost Increase Or Decrease? comments: 4. Does The Va Requirement To Use Of A Pla On A Construction Project Restrict Competition? yes/no comments: 5. Do You Expect Subcontractor Resistance Should Va Requires The Use Of A Pla On This Construction Solicitation? yes/no comments: 6. Do You Have Additional Comments Regarding The Use Of A Pla For This Project? comments: --- End Of Pla Questionnaire ---

Details: The U.s. Department Of Energy’s (doe) Office Of Science (sc) Advances New Experiments, International Partnerships, And Research Programs To Transform The Understanding Of Nature And To Advance U.s. Energy, Economic, And National Security Interests. This Mission Requires The Modernization Of Aging, Obsolete, And Severely Deteriorated Structures And Infrastructure At Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (fermilab) Located In Batavia, Il. this Is A Qualifications Based Selection (qbs) For An Idiq For A Pool Of Consultants To Become Pre-qualified To Provide Engineering Services Under Broad Categories Of Project Types. Prequalified Firms Will Be Asked To Respond To Specific Projects Proposals And Under Those Task Orders The Architect/engineering (a/e) Subcontractors Shall Furnish The Personnel, Facilities, Equipment, Materials, And Supplies Necessary To Perform The Requested Scope Which May Include Conceptual Design Reports And Related A/e Professional Services Required For The Procurement And Construction Of Identified Projects. qualification Based Selection Of A/e Subconsultants qualifications Are Requested To Provide Services That Will Include All Normal And Customary Professional Services Required Of A Qualified, Professionally Licensed A/e Firm And Its Sub-tier Subconsultants To Support The Development Of Conceptual Design Reports For Projects Consisting Of Primarily Structural / Civil Works That Will Include But Are Not Limited To Repairs, Rehabilitations, And Site Improvements. the A/e Shall Furnish The Personnel, Facilities, Equipment, Materials, Travel, And Supplies Necessary To Develop Individual Concept Design Reports (cdr) Or Programmatic Studies Which Combine Multiple Individual Cdrs As Required By Isd E At Fermilab In Batavia, Illinois, For Fra That Are On A Related Them, System, Or Facility. The Awarded Firm Will Produce Of A Series Of Cdrs Or Programmatic Studies For Future Laboratory Projects. the Cdr Is The Technical Element Of A Preliminary Project Plans (ppp) And Is Used In Part For Budgetary Requests And Planning, As Well As Becoming The Basis For Future A/e Solicitations For Final Design And Procurement Documents. In General, The Cdr Is Based On A Problem Statement And Defines Alternatives Considered. it Develops The Most Feasible Or Otherwise Preferred Alternative Into The Basis Of Cost Alternative And Develops The Design Up To The Point That The A/e Sub-consultant Can Provide A Realistic But Not Inflated Doe Class 3 Estimate: This Could Include A Preliminary Budget, Authorization Or Control( E.g. Independent Estimateforpricereasonablenessassessment). Projects Requiring Cdr’s May Also Be Loosely Related To The Same System, Facility, Or Theme. These May Be Grouped For Development As A Programmatic Study, Whose Result Will Be A High-level Review Of The System, Facility, Or Theme Along With Several Cdr’s. the Projects For Which Cdr’s Are Required Range From Small To Large In Scope And Include A Range Of Project Types From Utility Improvements To Expansion Of Existing Facilities Or Structures. the Scope Of Services, Which Culminates In An Electronic Submittal Of A Ppp Containing A Cdr Is Further Broken Down Into A Series Of Tasks. See Detailed Scope Of Work ( Exhibit B ). the Types Of Projects Have Been Grouped Into Categories, And In Responding To This Qbs The Offeror Will Choose Which Categories Of Work They Believe Themselves To Be Qualified For And Wish To Be Evaluated. the Selected Subconsultant And Its Sub-tier Subconsultants, Will Complete Various Tasks In Accordance With Fra’s Requirements As Well As Applicable Portions Of The Doe And State Of Illinois Codes, Ordinances, And Regulations As Incorporated Into Contract No. De-ac02-07ch11359 Between The Doe And Fra. categories Of Projects for Purposes Of Allowing Offerors To Focus On Their Firms’ Strengths And To Allow The Requesting Department To Request Follow-up On Proposals From Firms More Specifically Qualified For The Projects, The Broad Category Of Structural/civil Works Has Been Sub-grouped Into The Following Categories: roadways And Underground Utilities. Projects In This Category Will Prepare Concepts And Designs For Roadway Rehabilitation, Resurfacing, Or New Paving. This Category Also Includes Preparation Of Plans And Specifications For Bidding, Cost Estimating, And Field Data Collection To Support Designs And May Include Plans And Specifications For Repair Or Replacement Of Underground Utilities Such As Domestic Water, Sanitary Sewers, And Industrial Cooling Water Piping. Fermilab Requires All Plans To Be Prepared In Autodesk Autocad Civil 3d. mechanical-electrical. Projects In This Category Include Outdoor Lighting, And Sanitary/stormwater Lift Stations And Pump Stations Housed In In-ground Vaults, With Attendant Electrical Infrastructure. structural Engineering. Projects In This Category Will Require Work To Be Performed Under The Direct Supervision Of A Registered Structural Engineer (state Of Illinois) And May Include Retaining Walls, Vaults, Underground Structures, And Other Miscellaneous Minor Structures Such As Mezzanines Or Pipe Supports. They May Also Include Support By Evaluating Load Baring Capacity Of Existing Structures And Condition Assessments. Offerors, Please Note The Structural Software Packages You Use Routinely In Your Project Approach. specialty Environmental Resources Support. Projects In This Category Consist Of On-site Wetland Delineation, Field Delineation Of Wetland Boundaries, Consultation With The Requesting Department On Permits And Permit Requirements And Preparation Of Application Packages For Permits. This Work Will Be Performed Under The Direct Supervision Of A Person Or Team Within The Firm Who Has The Requisite Usace Training And Certifications To Perform Such Work, In The Areas Of Botany, Hydrology, And Soil Science. Also, Under This Category Is Support For Preparation Of Complex Swppps And Nois For Iepa Npdes Stormwater Discharge Permits For Construction Sites. water Resources Design And Permitting. Projects In This Category Will Involve The Design And Modeling Of Piping And Open Channel Flow Systems. They May Also Include Obtaining Permits From Outside Agencies Such As Illinois Department Of Natural Resources For Floodplain/floodway Construction. The Current Site Maintains Pipe Network Models Of Its Domestic Water System And Industrial Cooling Water System In Watergems And Has Floodplain/floodway Onsite In The Feq Models Adopted By Dupage County And Idnr As Regulatory. Familiarity With These Models And Programs Will Be Considered Minimum Requirements For Qualification. Offerors In This Category Please Note Any Experience In Tracing The Transport Of Pollutants Through Water Models In The Project Approach. the Qualified Subcontractor When Asked To Do So By Fra, Shall Furnish The Personnel, Facilities, Equipment, Materials, Travel, And Supplies Necessary To Perform Various Services Including Conceptual Design, Cost Estimates, Reports, Studies, When Requested By Fra Procurement Department. The Subcontractor Shall Perform All Tasks In-house Or Use A Team Of Sub-tier Subconsultants Approved By Fra. the Awarded Subconsultant Will Provide Professional A/e Services By Task Orders Which Will Include Additional Details In The Scope Of Work, Schedule, And Budget Requirements Of Each Task. a/e Services Shall Include All Normal And Customary Professional A/e Services Per The Illinois Architecture, Professional Engineering, And Structural Engineering Practice Act Required Of A Qualified, Professionally Licensed A/e And Its Sub-tier Subconsultants. The Awarded Subconsultant Shall Complete The Various Services Outlined In Section 2.1 In Accordance With Fra’s Requirements As Outlined Herein And In Any Task Orders. as Projects For Services Are Identified, The Firms In The Corresponding Category Will Be Asked To Submit Pricing For A Specific Scope Of Services On A Rotating Basis Within The Category. Fra Will Then Negotiate Manhours And Fee With The Firm Based On Their Proposal. If Concurrence Cannot Be Achieved For Applicable Scope And Fee, The Next Firm In The Rotation Under The Category Will Be Asked To Submit A Fee Proposal. Fra Reserves The Right To Issue A Subcontract For Similar Services Through Use Of Other Procurement Vehicles. fra Will Determine The Appropriate Category For A Project. Elements Of Projects May Fit More Than One Category And Fra Will Determine Under Which Category(s) Of Qualified Firms A Task Order Request Will Be Made. The Qualified Offeror In Each Category Shall Be Able To Accomplish Various Tasks Including But Not Limited To, The Following General Requirements: common To All Categories (when Specifically Requested): condition Assessments project Definition And Requirements Reports conceptual Designs Reports project Design And Drawing Documents (microsoft Word And Autodesk Autocad Civil3d) For All Phases Of The Project And For Various Procurement Vehicles (t&m, Ffp, Design/build, And Cmgc) delivery Of Drawings In Autocad Civil3dformat cost Estimating As Appropriate For All Phases Of The Project. alternatives Analysis analysis And Calculations Related To Design Elements, Including The Use Of Appropriate And Industry Recognized Design Software. computer Modeling Of Systems Related To The Specific Category. under The Category Of Roadways And Underground Utilities: pavement Design Calculations assistance With Traffic Loading Estimates knowledge Of Manual Of Uniform Traffic Control Devices project Phasing For Maintenance Of Traffic knowledge Of The Standard Specifications For Water And Sewer Main Construction In Illinois quantity Takeoffs cost Estimating decommissioning And Demolition Design parking Lot Lighting Design And Calculations simple Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (swppp) And Development Of Noinois simple Hydrologic And Hydraulic Calculations For Both Sanitary And Storm Flow permit Application Development Except Those Covered Under Specialty Environmental Resources Support Or Water Resources Design And Permitting. soil Erosion And Sediment Control Plans under The Category Of Mechanical/electrical (includes Both New And Rehabilitation): design Of Sanitary And Stormwater Pumpstations design Of Electrical Infrastructure For In-ground Sanitary And Stormwater Pump Stations cooling Pond Design (water Circulation And Heat Transfer) complex Parking Lot Lighting Design And Calculations under The Category Of Structural Engineering perform Calculations To Evaluate Existing Load Capacity Of Structural Elements. perform On-site Investigations Related To Determining Structural Capacity And Condition. evaluate And/or Design Modifications To Existing Structures Or Structural Components. designing And Generating Calculations For Miscellaneous Structures Such As Mezzanines And Pipe Supports. under The Category Of Specialty Environmental Resources Support perform Wetland Delineation In Accordance With The Latest Usace Guidance For The Chicago District, Including Field Flagging And Taking Flag Coordinates In The Field. support Complex Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (swppp) And Development Of Nois. under The Category Of Water Resource Design And Permitting perform Complex Hydrologic And Hydraulic Studies In Support Of Culvert Replacements And Evaluation Of Cooling Pond Capacity. size New And Replacement Culverts perform Hydrologic And Hydraulic Studies And Develop Conceptual Infrastructure For Flood Mitigation And Complex Drainage Improvements. having A Working Knowledge Of Dupage County Floodplain Mapping, Including The Hydraulic Modeling Used design Of Waterway Related Improvements.

Details: Synopsis: 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 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Project At The Colmery-o Neil Va Medical Center Located In Topeka, Ks. project Description: this Project Will Include But Not Limited To The Following Infrastructure Improvements: Electrical (electrical Panel Upgrade, Power (normal, Emergency)), Bonding, Ups, Building Management System Interfaces, Assess For New And Upgrades To Existing Hvac, Reconfiguration, Expansion And Renovation Of Existing Space (demo, New Construction, Finishes), Renovation Of Existing Data Center (piping, Exterior Wall, Interior Wall For Water Proofing), Communication Infrastructure (new Data Outlets, Patch Panels, Upgrade To Cat 6a Cable) In Buildings As Necessary, Physical Security Upgrades, Assess And Upgrade Fiber Infrastructure Backbone Campus Wide Within Buildings And Between Buildings, Install Diversified Path To Datacenter For Wan, Hazardous Material Abatement. Project Building Locations Include Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 20, 21, 22, 24, 41 And Site. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. 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 Mid To Late-september 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00 (note That The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Closer To The Lower End Of This Range). The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 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 Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. 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 Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. section 6: Project Labor Agreement (pla) - A Pla Is Defined As A Pre-hire Collective Bargaining Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations That Establishes The Terms And Conditions Of Employment For A Specific Construction Project And Is An Agreement Described In 29 U.s.c. 158(f). The Pla Questionnaire Must Be Filled Out And Returned With The Sources Sought Response. The Questionnaire Can Be Found At The End Of This Document. federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 22.503 Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (pla) Is A Tool That Agencies May Use To Promote Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. Pursuant To Executive Order 13502, Agencies Are Encouraged To Consider Requiring The Use Of Project Labor Agreements In Connection With Large-scale Construction Projects. (b) An Agency May, If Appropriate, Require That Every Contractor And Subcontractor Engaged In Construction On The Project Agree, For That Project, To Negotiate Or Become A Party To A Project Labor Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations If The Agency Decides That The Use Of Project Labor Agreements Will- (1) Advance The Federal Government's Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement, Producing Labor-management Stability, And Ensuring Compliance With Laws And Regulations Governing Safety And Health, Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor And Employment Standards, And Other Matters; And (2) Be Consistent With Law. (c) Agencies May Also Consider The Following Factors In Deciding Whether The Use Of A Project Labor Agreement Is Appropriate For The Construction Project: (1) The Project Will Require Multiple Construction Contractors And/or Subcontractors Employing Workers In Multiple Crafts Or Trades. (2) There Is A Shortage Of Skilled Labor In The Region In Which The Construction Project Will Be Sited. (3) Completion Of The Project Will Require An Extended Period Of Time. (4) Project Labor Agreements Have Been Used On Comparable Projects Undertaken By Federal, State, Municipal, Or Private Entities In The Geographic Area Of The Project. (5) A Project Labor Agreement Will Promote The Agency S Long Term Program Interests, Such As Facilitating The Training Of A Skilled Workforce To Meet The Agency S Future Construction Needs. (6) Any Other Factors That The Agency Decides Are Appropriate. see Far Provision: 52.222-33 Notice Of Requirement For Project Labor Agreement And Far Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement For Further Details. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Nine (9) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information (this Is Inclusive Of The Pla Questionnaire). This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By June 14, 2024, At 1:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. 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; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.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) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300 independence, Oh 44131 primary Point Of Contact: richard Webb contract Specialist richard.webb3@va.gov secondary Point Of Contact: andrea Fink contracting Officer andrea.fink@va.gov project Labor Agreement (pla) Questionnaire (please Respond To The Questions Below) 1. Is Your Company Familiar With Project Labor Agreement (pla) And Its Use On Construction Projects? yes/no comments: 2. Would Your Company Likely Submit A Proposal For The Va Construction Solicitation That Requires The Use Of A Pla? yes/no comments: 3. If Va Requires A Pla, Would Your Proposed Construction Cost Likely To Increase Or Decrease And What Is The Likely Percentage Of Cost Increase Or Decrease? comments: 4. Does The Va Requirement To Use Of A Pla On A Construction Project Restrict Competition? yes/no comments: 5. Do You Expect Subcontractor Resistance Should Va Requires The Use Of A Pla On This Construction Solicitation? yes/no comments: 6. Do You Have Additional Comments Regarding The Use Of A Pla For This Project? comments: --- End Of Pla Questionnaire ---

Details: Synopsis: 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 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Project At The Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center Temple, Tx. Project Description: This Project Will Include But Not Limited To The Following Infrastructure Improvements: General Construction, Demolition, Alterations, Necessary Removal And/or Modifications Of Existing Structures And Construction, Patching And Finishing Work, And Certain Other Items. Work Includes All Labor, Material, Equipment And Supervision To Perform The Required Mechanical Construction Work On This Project Including: Installation Of New Split System Air Conditioning Units, Modifications To Existing Ddc Controls, And Setup, Programming, And Adjustment Of New & Modified System. Electrical System Work Includes All Labor, Material, Equipment And Supervision To Perform The Required Electrical And Telecommunications Systems. Construction Work On This Project Includes: Providing New Power Connections For New Mechanical Equipment, Provide New Power Connections For Mdf/idf Rack Locations And Providing New Ups Units For Mdf/idf Locations. Procurement Information: The Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. 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 Mid To Late-april 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000.00 And $50,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 547 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. Capability Statement: Respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: Section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. Section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. 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. Please State Your Intent To Submit A Bid On This Project If The Only Evaluation Factor Is Price. (far Part 14). â please Also State Your Intent To Submit A Proposal If The Solicitation Contains Both Price And Non-price Evaluation Factors (far Part 15). Section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. Section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: No More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. Provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. Describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. Section 6: Project Labor Agreement (pla) - A Pla Is Defined As A Pre-hire Collective Bargaining Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations That Establishes The Terms And Conditions Of Employment For A Specific Construction Project And Is An Agreement Described In 29 U.s.c. 158(f). The Pla Questionnaire Must Be Filled Out And Returned With The Sources Sought Response. The Questionnaire Can Be Found At The End Of This Document.federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 22.503 Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (pla) Is A Tool That Agencies May Use To Promote Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement. Pursuant To Executive Order 13502, Agencies Are Encouraged To Consider Requiring The Use Of Project Labor Agreements In Connection With Large-scale Construction Projects. (b) An Agency May, If Appropriate, Require That Every Contractor And Subcontractor Engaged In Construction On The Project Agree, For That Project, To Negotiate Or Become A Party To A Project Labor Agreement With One Or More Labor Organizations If The Agency Decides That The Use Of Project Labor Agreements Will- (1) Advance The Federal Government's Interest In Achieving Economy And Efficiency In Federal Procurement, Producing Labor-management Stability, And Ensuring Compliance With Laws And Regulations Governing Safety And Health, Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor And Employment Standards, And Other Matters; And (2) Be Consistent With Law. (c) Agencies May Also Consider The Following Factors In Deciding Whether The Use Of A Project Labor Agreement Is Appropriate For The Construction Project:(1) The Project Will Require Multiple Construction Contractors And/or Subcontractors Employing Workers In Multiple Crafts Or Trades.(2) There Is A Shortage Of Skilled Labor In The Region In Which The Construction Project Will Be Sited.(3) Completion Of The Project Will Require An Extended Period Of Time.(4) Project Labor Agreements Have Been Used On Comparable Projects Undertaken By Federal, State, Municipal, Or Private Entities In The Geographic Area Of The Project.(5) A Project Labor Agreement Will Promote The Agency’s Long Term Program Interests, Such As Facilitating The Training Of A Skilled Workforce To Meet The Agency’s Future Construction Needs.(6) Any Other Factors That The Agency Decides Are Appropriate.it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By February 16, 2024 At 4:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. 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; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.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) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 Independence, Oh 44131 Primary Point Of Contact: Emil Reyes Contract Specialist Emil.reyes@va.gov Secondary Point Of Contact: David Mark Contracting Officer David.mark2@va.gov project Labor Agreement (pla) Questionnaire (please Respond To The Questions Below) 1. Is Your Company Familiar With Project Labor Agreement (pla) And Its Use On Construction Projects? Yes/no Comments:2. Would Your Company Likely Submit A Proposal For The Va Construction Solicitation That Requires The Use Of A Pla? Yes/no Comments: 3. If Va Requires A Pla, Would Your Proposed Construction Cost Likely To Increase Or Decrease And What Is The Likely Percentage Of Cost Increase Or Decrease? Comments: 4. Does The Va Requirement To Use Of A Pla On A Construction Project Restrict Competition? Yes/no Comments: 5. Do You Expect Subcontractor Resistance Should Va Requires The Use Of A Pla On This Construction Solicitation? Yes/no Comments: 6. Do You Have Additional Comments Regarding The Use Of A Pla For This Project? Comments:--- End Of Pla Questionnaire ---

Details: Synopsis: 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 Minor Expand Medical Center Construction Project At The Aleda E. Lutz Va Medical Center Located In Saginaw, Mi. Project Description: The Scope Project Is To Expand The Medical Center Site At Aleda E. Lutz Va Medical Center Located In Saginaw, Michigan. The Contractor Shall Completely Prepare The Site For Building Operations, Including Demolition And Removal Of Existing Structures And Vegetation And Furnish All Necessary Labor, Tools, Miscellaneous Materials, Equipment, And Supervision As Specified In Drawings And Specifications. Work Includes Civil, Site Development, Utilities, Electrical, And Low Voltage Trades And Be Compliant With Applicable Codes Including The City Of Saginaw Codes, Vamc Saginaw Codes, And All Applicable National Codes And Standards. All Excavations Should Be Safely Sheeted, Shored, Sloped, Or Braced In Accordance With Mi-osha Requirements. The Total Site Preparation Includes Approximately 25 Acres, Which Is A Combination Of 15.4 Acres Existing Va Property And 9.5 Acres Of New Adjacent Property. Property Conditions Include But Are Not Limited To Parking Lots That Are Heavily Distressed Bituminous Concrete Pavement, An Outbuilding, Abandoned Rail Spur, And Approximately 6 Acres Are Heavily Wooded. Earthwork Operations Will Consist Of Clearing All Vegetation, Topsoil, And Pavements From The Proposed Building And Pavement Areas, Demolishing The Existing Building And Associated Foundations, Removing And Relocating Existing Utilities, Backfilling Resulting Foundation And Utility Excavations With Engineered Fill, Proof Rolling The Exposed Subgrade, Preparing The Subgrade For Support Of Floor Slabs And Pavements, And Excavating And Backfilling For The Stormwater Detention System, New Foundations, And New Utilities. Accumulations Of Surface Run-off Water And Groundwater Seepage At The Base Of The Excavations Should Be Controllable With Pumping From Properly Constructed Sumps. Project Requires An Entire Site Survey, Thorough Review And Compliance With Construction Documents, Construction Phasing (scheduling) Timeline, And Submittal List. The New Expanded Site Shall Have New Parking Areas And Infrastructure For Future Buildings And Meet The Physical Security Design Requirements. Major Project Elements Include, But Are Not Limited To: Demolition - Existing Corrugated Steel-clad Barn, Concrete Slabs/footings, Drains/piping, Chain-link Fence, High-security Fence And Footings, Bollards, Curb, Parking Lot Saw Cut Hma, 2 Mill, Abandoned Rail Spur Including Rails, Ties, And Ballasts, Cut And Cap Existing Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, And Water Service Iaw City Standards, Clear And Grub Trees/soils/construction Debris (do Not Bury), Existing Light Poles, Connections, And Conductors. Civil - Rough Grade, Fine Grade, Compaction, Surveying Utilities Install New Drain Detention, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Tie-in To Existing Watermain, Bore And Jack Existing, Install New 36 Main, Gas Line New And Tie-in, Fiber, Electric, And Ductbanks. Install - Curb, Gutter, Walkway, Pave, Stripe, Landscape, Lighting, Seeding, Soil Erosion, Dust Control, Rip Rap, Bollards, High Security Fencing, Concrete Pads, Curbs And Gutters, Reuse Millings, Traffic Signs, Paint/stripe, Light Pole, Conductors, Circuits, And Fixtures, Gravel Lot, Solar Panel Speed Sign, Emergency Call Box, Video Surveillance (cat6a) Phasing Required To Retain Enough Parking To Serve Active Hospital Staff And Patients. Traffic Control Significant Importance. Crews Must Manage Active Construction Area To Retain Parking For An Active Hospital, Successfully Manage Equipment And Product Deliveries So That It Does Not Disrupt Patient And Staff Access, And Manage The Road Leading To The Hospital That Serves Emergency Vehicles, Patients, Staff, And General Public. Procurement Information: The Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design-bid-build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued Either As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Far Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors Or As An Invitation For Bid (ifb) In Accordance With Far Part 14, Considering Price Only. 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 Mid To Late-september 2024. In Accordance With Vaar 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $5,000,000.00 And $10,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 237990 Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction (size Standard $45.0 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 540 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineer Firm. Capability Statement: Respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: Section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. Section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 237990. 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 Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. Section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: No More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Magnitude, Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. Provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. Describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. It Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. Submissions (responses) Shall Be Submitted Via Email To The Primary And Secondary Points Of Contact Listed Below By July 29, 2024 At 5:00 Pm Et. No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted. 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; Therefore, Please Do Not Request A Copy Of The Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized In Contract Opportunities At Https://sam.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) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 Independence, Oh 44131 Primary Point Of Contact: Dawn Schydzik Contract Specialist Dawn.schydzik@va.gov Secondary Point Of Contact: Jennifer Braaten Contracting Officer Jennifer.braaten@va.gov

Details: Sources Sought Notice this Announcement Is Open To All Business Concerns. this Is A Sources Sought Notice And Is For Informational Purposes Only. This Is Not A Request For Proposals, Quotations, Or Bids. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. Responses Do Not Affect A Potential Offeror's Ability To Respond To Any Future Synopsis/solicitation. The Government Will Not Provide Reimbursement For Any Information That May Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. Respondents Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Notice. the General Services Administration (gsa), Public Buildings Service (pbs), Region 1 Is Conducting A Market Survey Seeking Qualified Suppliers And Or Manufacturers And A Qualified Construction Contractor To Provide Construction Services For Theconstruction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr) Services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Land Port Of Entry (lpoe), Coburn Gore, Maine the Contractor Will Be Responsible To Provide All Labor, Materials, Transportation, Supervision, And Management To Perform Construction, As It Relates To The Following: the Coburn Gore Border Station Is Located Two Miles East Of Woburn, Canada And 25 Miles Northwest Of Eustis, Maine. The Facility Operates 24/7. The Border Station Currently Consists Of Five (5) Related Buildings, Consisting Of The Main Port Building And Four (4) Housing Units. The Coburn Gore Lpoe Is A Surviving Facility Erected Between 1931 And 1937 Along The Maine-quebec Border. This Georgian Revival Building, Designed By The Office Of The Supervising Architect Of The Treasury, Shares Common Technical, Stylistic And Programmatic Features With Other Stations Constructed At That Time. As A Group, These Border Stations Are Closely Associated With Three Major Themes In Twentieth Century American History: Prohibition (1919-1933), The Popularization Of The Automobile, And The Depression Of The 1930's. Facility Is Listed On The National Register. the Goals And Objectives For All Stages Of This Project Must Meet Specific Sustainability Goals, Including: a Net Zero Ready Facility use All-electric Hvac And Plumbing Equipment the Use Of Gsa’s Green Proving Ground Technology And The Use Of Key Sustainable Products achievement Of Leed Gold (requisite) And Sites Silver Certification, - If Possible, Considering Site Conditions. adherence To Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings (see Attachments) whole-building Embodied Carbon Reduction low Embodied Carbon Concrete environmentally Preferable Asphalt the Construction Contractor Will Be Required To Provide An Environmental Product Declaration (epd) For Its Proposed Low Embodied Carbon Concrete (including Cement), Asphalt, Steel, And Glass That Meets The Global Warming Potential (gwp) Limits. See Following Link To Inflation Reduction Act Pilot Program: Interim Ira Low Embodied Carbon Materials Requirements And Interim Ira Lec Material Requirements Fact Sheet. https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/interim%20ira%20lec%20material%20requirements%20-20used%20in%20pilot%20may%202023%2005162023.pdf the Naics Code Applicable To This Proposed Procurement Is 236220 With A Size Standard Of $45.0m. The Psc/fsc Is C1az. the Estimated Construction Price Range For This Project Is Between $100,000,000 And $130,000,000. Estimated Contract Duration Is Approximately 38.5 Months From Notice To Proceed. this Project Delivery Method Will Assist Gsa In The Early Solicitation Of Construction Management Services, Enable Design-assist Services (ds). it Is Anticipated That This Project Will Be Funded Using The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (ira) Funding. for Gsa, It Will Make Our Federal Buildings More Sustainable, Higher Performing, And More Cost-efficient Through Next Generation Technologies And Low-embodied Carbon Materials - Accelerating Efforts To Achieve A Net Zero Federal Footprint, Catalyzing American Innovation And Saving Taxpayers Millions In Energy Costs. Embodied Carbon Refers To The Greenhouse Gas (ghg) Emissions Associated With The Production, Use, And Disposal Of Construction Materials. Procurement Information this Announcement Is Open To All Business Concerns. gsa Anticipates Issuing A Solicitation, Based On The Outcome Of This Market Survey, On Or About February 2025, And Awarding A Subsequent Contract On Or About October 2025. Award Of Any Resulting Procurement Will Be Made Using Best-value, Source Selection Procedures Incorporating Tradeoffs Between Price-related And Non-price Related Factors. The Anticipated Contract Will Be Awarded On A Firm- Fixed Price Basis. a Source Selection Evaluation Factor Will Be Included That Favors The Provision Of Ira-eligible Materials With The Lowest Possible Gwp. Offerors Will Propose Materials That Meet Top 20% Limits, Top 40% Limits, Or Better Than Average Limits And Will Be Scored Accordingly. Materials Meeting The Top 20% Limit Are Scored Higher. gsa Anticipates The Solicitation Will Require Proposals To Include Epds To Support The Proposed Materials. Submission Instructions For Interested Construction Firms construction Firms Interested In This Effort Must Be Able To Demonstrate Experience With At Least Two (2) Similar Projects. Similar Project Is Defined As A Project That Is Similar In Size, Type And Complexity. To Qualify As A Similar Project, The Project Must Meet All Three Elements Of Size, Complexity, And Type As Further Defined Here. to Be Considered Similar In Size, Each Project Must Have: experience In Providing Design Phase Services And Construction Services On Similar Projects. experience Will Be Evaluated As An Indicator Of The Offeror's Capacity To Perform The Contract Contemplated By This Solicitation. If The Offeror Materially Misrepresents Information Relating To Its Experience, The Contracting Officer May Reject The Proposal. The Standard Is Met When: 1. The Offeror Has Documented “similar” Project Experience Providing Design Phase And Construction Phase Services For Two (2) “similar” Projects In The Past Ten (10) Years In Construction Manager-as-constructor, A Construction Manager-at-risk, A Design-build, Or A Design-build Bridging Delivery Method That Meets The Factor Description Criteria And Provides The Information Requested In The Submittal Requirements. 2. In Addition To Standard No. 1 Above, Offerors Will Be Reviewed More Favorably If They Can Demonstrate Successful Experience Dealing With Any Of The Following Site Conditions, Whether On A “similar” Project Or Not: • Wetlands And Wetland Mitigation • Ledge - Removal Of Ledge And Constructing In Areas With It • Large Water Storage Structures (e.g., 15,000 Gal.+) • Extreme Cold Climate Conditions • Secure Facilities interested Firms Are Invited To Respond To This Notice By Providing The Following Information: provide Firm Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, And Unique Entity Identification (uei) Number. Identify All Business Categories And Naics Codes Applicable To Your Firm, I.e., Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-owned Small Business And/or Large Business. provide Project Experience Of Two (2) Projects Of Similar Size, Complexity, And Type. Include Project Dates, Price, And Role As Either Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor. Include Points Of Contact And All Information Necessary To Contact The Owner Of The Project Who Can Substantiate Similar Project Characteristics. provide The Name Of The Surety, Maximum Bonding Capacity Per Project And Aggregate Maximum Bonding Capacity. provide Lec Asphalt, Concrete And Or Steel Supplier Information. provide Any Evidence Of An Environmental Product Declaration (epd) Document For Lec Asphalt, Concrete And Or Steel. Evidence Of An Epd Is Not Required At This Stage And Will Not Be Counted Towards The 3-page Requirement. any Interested Construction Firm Should Provide A Written Letter Of Interest With The Aforementioned Information (no More Than 3 Pages) By August 15, 2024 At 2:00 Pm To Paul.murphy@gsa.gov. The Subject Line Should State “letter Of Interest For, Construction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr)services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Lpoe, Maine. Submission Instructions For Suppliers And Manufacturers in Addition To The Construction Opportunity Reflected Herein, Gsa Is Seeking Suppliers And Manufacturers That Are Interested In Supplying Low Embodied Carbon Asphalt, Concrete (and Cement), Steel, And Glass Materials For The Project. Suppliers And Manufacturers Of Materials Meeting Gsa’s Interim Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements May Submit An Expression Of Interest By 8/8/2024 To Paul.murphy@gsa.gov. The Subject Line Should State “expression Of Interest For Construction Manager As Constructor (cmc) Or Construction Manager At Risk (cmr) Services For A New Land Port Of Entry At Coburn Gore Land Port Of Entry (lpoe), Coburn Gore, Maine”. expressions Of Interest Should Indicate Materials Available And Global Warming Potential Values Reflected In Materials’ Environmental Product Declarations. Submission Of An Expression Of Interest Grants Gsa Your Permission To Publish Your Firm’s Contact Information And Offerings For Use By Potential Offerors On Gsa Construction Requirements. Supplier And Manufacturer Contact Information Will Be Published In An Informational Amendment Issued By Gsa And, Potentially, In Other Fora. by Participating In The Competition, Offerors Consent To Unrestricted Gsa Use Of Supplier Names And The Gwp Values Associated With Supplier Materials. Such Information May Be Disclosed Publicly Or Used To Inform Other Low Embodied Carbon Procurement Activities. Technical Solutions, Supplier Pricing, And Supplier-offeror Terms And Conditions Will Not Be Shared. Any Objection Shall Be Transmitted To The Contracting Officer By The Due Date For Offers And Shall Adhere To 41 C.f.r. § 105-60.601. all Information Submitted Is Subject To Verification. Additional Information May Be Requested To Substantiate Responses. Reimbursement Costs For Information Received Are Not Authorized.

Details: Synopsis: 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 Project #512 22 710, Minor Construction Electronic Health Record Management (ehrm) Infrastructure Upgrades At The Loch Raven Veteran S Affairs (va) Medical Center (vamc) Within The Va Maryland Healthcare System Located In Baltimore, Maryland. project Description: the Loch Raven Vamc Has A Requirement To Upgrade The Ehrm Infrastructure Within Five (05) Buildings Amongst The Loch Raven Campus. the General Contractor (gc) Will Be Responsible For All Facets Of Construction Management And Construction Work And The Management Of Subcontractors To Facilitate A Construction Project To Upgrade The Facility Infrastructure To Support The New Ehrma System In Accordance With Va Oehrm Site Infrastructure Requirements As Per The Construction Documents. Work Will Include But Is Not Limited To The Following: project Building Locations For Work Include But Not Limited To Buildings 1,2,5,7, And 14. construct New Telecommunication Room (tr) Additions At Buildings 1 And 5. the Scope Of This Project Includes But Not Limited To The Following Infrastructure Improvements: period Of Performance Is Twenty-four (24) Months. all Parties To Attend A Mockup Transition Prior To Activation Of New Tr Room(s) And Renovation Of Existing Server Room To A Computer Room. creation, Expansion, And Renovation Of New Trs In All Occupied Buildings As Listed In Drawing. Installation Of Telecommunication Enclosures In Utility Buildings. Includes But Is Not Limited To Hazardous Material Removal, Demolition (including Significant Rework Of Existing Plumbing), Physical Security Upgrades, Mechanical Equipment, Electrical Panels, Fire Suppression Changes, New Construction, And Finishes. gc Is Responsible For Off Hour Work To Bring Online Each Tr Room Per Va Activation Schedule Estimated To Be One (01) Tr Room Per Evening Over A Sixty (60) Workday Period. gc Is Responsible For Providing Telecommunication Technicians And Materials To Provide The Connection From The Punch Down Panel To The Switch. This Work Will Be Overseen And Coordinated With The Va Oit. Telecommunication Technicians Must Also Complete The Work Area Outlets Dedicated To Each Tr Room Within The Same Modification Of Existing Server Room To A Computer Room (basement Of Building 01) Including But Not Limited To Demolition, Site Prep, Foundations, New Construction, Finishes, Physical Security Upgrades, Emergency Generator, Transformers, Fire Protection And Suppression System. communication Infrastructure (new Data Outlets, Patch Panes, Upgrade To Cat 6a Cable(s), Ups, Electrical Panel Additions), Physical Security Upgrades, Upgrade Fiber Infrastructure Backbone Campus Wide Within Buildings And Between Buildings. Every Data Outlet, Building Management System Network Outlet, Centrix/real Time Location System Outlets, Wireless Access Point, Device That Accesses The Network Will Be Refed To New Tr Room(s) And With Category 6a Cable(s) In Organize Cable Management System. small Renovations As Noted On The Drawings To Replace Required Services Displaced By New Trs Which Include Bathrooms And Break Room(s). remove All Abandoned Components And Systems Found Or Made By This Work. repair All Areas Demolished Or Damaged By This Work Including Every Data Outlet Location, Thru Wall Conduits, Etc. Abandoned Tr Rooms, Abandoned Server And Telephone Rooms Will Be Renovated For Usage As Shown On Drawings. install Diversified Path To Datacenter For Wide Area Network (wan). Site Wide Excavation And Preparation For Large Duct Banks. Coordination With Other Underground Utilities Including Water, Sewer, Electrical, And Steam. site Work (demolition, Excavation, Road Patching, Sanitary And Water Line Replacement, Etc.). hazardous Material Abatement. switch Gear. procurement Information: the Proposed Project Will Be A Competitive, Firm-fixed-price Contract Utilizing The Design- Build Approach (final Specifications And Drawings Will Be Provided). The Anticipated Solicitation Will Be Issued As A Request For Proposal (rfp) In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 15, Considering Technical And Price Factors. 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 Approximately June 2024. In Accordance With veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.204, The Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000.00 And $20,000,000.00. the North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code 236220 (size Standard $39.5 Million) Applies To This Procurement. The Duration Of The Project Is Currently Estimated At 540 Calendar Days From The Issuance Of A Notice To Proceed. The Services For This Project Will Include Providing All Construction Related Services Such As: Providing Labor, Materials And Equipment Required To Complete The Project As Per Contract Documents Prepared By An Independent Architect-engineering Firm. capability Statement: respondents Shall Provide A General Capabilities Statement To Include The Following Information: Section 1: Provide Company Name, Duns Number And Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Company Address, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number And Email. section 2: Provide Company Business Size Based On Naics Code 236220. 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. Please State Your Intent Submit A Bid On This Project If The Only Evaluation Factor Is Price (far Part 14). Please Also State Your Intent To Submit A Proposal If The Solicitation Contains Both Price And Non-price Evaluation Factors (far Part 15). section 4: Provide The Prime Contractor S Available Bonding Capacity In The Form Of A Letter Of Intent From Your Bonding Company With This Submission. Letter Should Include Single Award Limit, Aggregate Limit And Available Bonding Capacity. *please Ensure That The Individual Bonding Capacity Is In Line With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Listed Above. section 5: Provide The Type Of Work Your Company Has Performed In The Past In Support Of The Same Or Similar Requirement. This Section Is Important As It Will Help To Determine The Type Of Socio-economic Set-aside, If Any. Please Provide The Following In Your Response: no More Than Three (3) Contracts That Your Company Has Performed Within The Last Seven (7) Years That Are Of Comparable Size, Complexity, And Scope To This Requirement. Include The Project Name, Project Owner And Contact Information As This Person May Be Contacted For Further Information, Project Scope, Project Size (example: Square Footage), Building Use (example: Medical Facility, Office Building, Etc.), Project Dollar Value, Start And Completion Dates. provide Specific Examples That Relate Aspects Of Previous Projects To The Proposed Project. Describe Specific Technical Skills And Key Personnel Your Company Possess To Perform The Requirements Described Under Description Of Work. describe Your Self-performed** Effort (as Either A Prime Or Subcontractor). Describe Self-performed Work In Terms Of Dollar Value And Description. **self-performed Means Work Performed By The Offeror Themselves, Not Work Performed By Another Company For Them For Any Of The Project Examples Provided. it Is Requested That Interested Contractors Submit A Response (electronic Submission) Of No More Than Eight (8) Single Sided Pages, Single-spaced, 12-point Font Minimum That Addresses The Above Information. This Response Must Be Submitted As A Single Application-generated (not Scanned) Pdf Document That Is Less Than Or Equal To 4mb In Size. Please Note That Hard Copies Will Not Be Accepted. Please Also Include A Cover Page, Which Includes, At A Minimum: The Company S Name, Address, Dun & Bradstreet Number, Unique Entity Identifier (if Available), Socio-economic Status, Point-of-contact Name, Phone Number, And E-mail Address. Responses Must Include The Sources Sought Number And Project Title In The Subject Line Of Their E-mail Response. 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