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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
United States
Details: Presolicitation Notice
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this Is A Pre-solicitation Notice
this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.
general Information
veterans Health Administration (vha) Regional Procurement Office West (rpow) Network Contracting Office 20 (nco20) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services. The Scope Of This Project Is To Remodel Building 71 Upper And Lower Floors For Project # 653-24-100 Building 71 Remodel At The Veterans Affairs Roseburg, Oregon Campus. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative.
project Information
this Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract In Approximately Late June To Early July 2024.
the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 225 Calendar Days After Notice To Proceed (ntp).
submission Requirements:
the Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications:
submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Contracting Specialist Fannie-ann Riddle-koroma At Fannie-ann.riddle-koroma@va.gov And Contracting Officer Sandra Snediker At Sandra.snediker@va.gov. This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments.
the Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications Form Which Is Available Online At: Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp Or Https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/sf330-21.pdf
the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By Thursday, 17 May 2024 At 1:00 Pm Pacific.
the Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted.
the Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission 36c26024r0067 Project 653-24-building 71 Remodel.
the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation.
a Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project.
firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission:
sam Unique Entity Identifier
tax Id Number
cage Code
primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number
all Questions Must Be Submitted To Fannie-ann.riddle-koroma@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - 36c26024r0067 Project 653-24-100 Building 71 Remodel. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is Friday, 10 May 2024 At 12:00 Pm Pacific. Questions Will Be Answered Through Amendment To The Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov.
this Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award. Failure To Be Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award.
all Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award.
all Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission.
sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals.
firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package.
it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330.
a-e Selection Process
firms Who Timely Submit Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows:
sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement.
in Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. Firms That Were Not Selected For Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts.
discussions Will Be Held With Top Three Firms In The Form Of Written Responses. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Contract Specialist Or Contracting Officer By Email With Detailed Instructions That Will Include Questions Or Topics To Address.
following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations.
the Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit May Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process.
an Award Will Then Be Made As Long As The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair, Balanced, And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made Or This Announcement Is Cancelled.
primary Selection Criteria:
firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria.
selection Criteria 1, Professional Qualifications (sections C Through E): The Evaluation Will Consider The Professional Qualification Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure.
a Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided Via Section E Of The Sf 330. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project May Include Among Others:
architect
cadd Technician
cost Estimator
electrical Engineer
fire Protection Engineer
mechanical Engineer
plumbing Engineer
project Manager
quality Assurance
registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd)
structural Engineer
offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance On The Cover Page When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement:
I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company Or Joint Venture]
__________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75.
the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections.
selection Criteria 2, Specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H):
the Evaluation Will Consider Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In Design Period Services For Upgrade The Upper And Lower Floors Of Building 71. Provide Information For Example Projects Which Best Illustrate The Proposed Team S Experience And Competencies For This Contract. Submissions Shall Include Information Regarding Experience And Competence In The Following Areas:
active And Occupied Medical Facility Building Remodeling.
repair Existing Conditions And Issues In The Renovation
provide Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Hvac, Fire Protection, Communication.
phasing Of Renovation To Minimize Disruption To Hospital Operations: Must Remain Operational Throughout Construction.
other Specialized Experience Includes Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Seismic Design, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Transition, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, Use Of Recovered Materials, And Sustainable Design Practices.
submissions Shall Include The Following Information For Example Projects:
project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e., Prime Contract, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor
project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address.
services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract Or Task Order Number
period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates
total Dollar Value Of The Project
contract Number Associated With The Project.
submissions Shall Include At Least Three (3) But No More Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant, Government And Private Experience, Example Projects, Similar In Size, Scope, Construction Features And Complexity, Which Clearly Illustrate Experience And Competencies Listed Above And In Other Portions Of This Solicitation.
Recent Is Defined As Services Provided In The Five (5) Years Prior To The Closing Date Of This Solicitation.
Relevant Is Defined As Projects, Within The United States, Its Territories, Or Possessions, Requiring Tasks Identified In This Solicitation.
Similar Complexity Is Considered Projects Of An Operational, Construction, Or Design Likeness To The Work Covered In This Solicitation.
three (3) Of The Five (5) Example Projects Must Have Construction Completed Or Construction Substantially (50%+) Complete.
submit Example Project Information In Section F Of The Sf 330.
section G Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Example Projects.
the Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics For The Offeror, And Key Consultants, In Section H Of The Sf 330:
the Management S Approach
the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors
quality Control Procedures, And
familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards.
the Narratives Should Clearly Illustrate How Each Of The Topics Were Addressed. Re-stating Or Reiterating This List Or The Scope Of Work In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient.
narratives Submitted In Section H Of The 330, Shall Not Exceed One (1) Page In Length For The Offeror And Each Key Consultant. The Narrative Submissions Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Pages Total For This Criterion.
selection Criteria 3, Capacity (section H)
the Evaluation Will Consider The Team S Plan And The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time.
provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts.
offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330.
selection Criteria 4, Past Performance (section H)
the Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules.
past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Cpars Entry. Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted With Each Project In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database.
for Any Project That Does Not Have Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf 330. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion.
evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers May Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document Only. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted Separately To Nco20 Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Shall Not Exceed Two (2) Pages In Length And Will Be Counted Toward The Total Submission Page Limit.
selection Criteria 5, Knowledge Of The Locality (section H),
the Evaluation Will Consider The Knowledge Of The Locality, Including Specific Knowledge Of Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations Of The Area Of Roseburg, Or. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Project Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below.
selection Criteria 6, Experience In Construction Period Services, (section H)
the Evaluation Will Consider Experience In Construction Period Services (cps) Necessary For Performance Of This Contract. Submissions Shall Provide Information Which Clearly Illustrates Cps Experience In The Following:
solicitation Support Services
professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Both Scheduled And Emergent
coordination With Commissioning Requirements/commissioning Services
review Of Construction Submittals For Design Conformance, Variance, And Applicable Code/standard Compliance
support In Answering Requests For Information (rfi) During The Construction Period
support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates
maintaining A Comprehensive Submittal Log Inclusive Of Material Data, Shop Drawings, Certifications, Etc.
providing Timely And Complete Responses To Requests For Information
providing Supporting Documentation (statements Of Work, Cost Estimates, Technical Reports, Etc.) For Construction Modifications
providing Record Drawing Documentation
process For Correcting Design Errors/omissions Identified During Construction
attendance At Pre-bid, Post-award, And Commissioning Kick Off Construction Project Conferences
providing Minutes Of Weekly Construction Meetings Throughout The Duration Of Construction
site Visits During Construction Both Scheduled And Emergent
ensuring Compliance With The Design Drawings And Specifications
preparation Of Site Visit Reports
generation Of Punch-list Reports
review Of Construction Project Modifications For Cost And Technical Acceptability
attendance And Participation During The Final Acceptance Inspection
preparation Of Record Drawings Of The Completed Construction Project Based On The Construction Contactor S As-built Drawings
maintenance Of Rfi Logs
attendance At Weekly Conference Calls
providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors
pre-final Inspection Site Visits
production Of As-built Documentation
the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
Closing Date24 May 2024
Tender AmountUSD 537.7 K
This is an estimated amount, exact amount may vary.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
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Details: 36c25024r0090 Update One Line Drawings 515-24-504 Battle Creek, Mi Vamc
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pre-solicitation Notice (request For Sf330s)
the Department Of Veterans Affairs (dva) Network Contracting Office 10 Is Seeking Qualified Architect -engineering (ae) Firms To Submit Standard Form 330 (sf330) Architect / Engineer Statement Of Qualifications For Architectural And Engineering (ae) Services For The Project Number 515-24-504 Entitled Update One Line Drawings At The Battle Creek Va Medical Center. Firms Submitting Qualification Packages Must Comply With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.236.25 Requirements For Registration Of Designers Whereby Architects And Engineers Must Be Registered To Practice In The Particular Professional Field Involved In A State (the Full Text Of The Clause Can Be Read At Acquisition.gov). Architects And Engineers Performing Work On Projects Must Be Registered In The State Of Michigan (the Laws Of The State Of Michigan Regarding Registration Of Architects And Engineers Applies). Also See Geographic Location And Office Location Restrictions In Section 5 Of This Notice.
the Scope Of Work For This Project Is As Follows:
the Architect/engineer Shall Provide Design Services Necessary To Furnish: Site Visits, Preliminary Drawings, Final Drawings, And All Other Related Information For Project 515-24-504, Update One Line Drawings For All Buildings At The Va Medical Center In Battle Creek, Michigan. The Objective Of This Project Is To Update The One-line Drawings At The Battle Creek Va Medical Center To Include Both The Master Building Information Model (bim) And Life Safety Drawings.
building Information Model (bim):
this Portion Of The Project Will Update The Bim Drawings To Support The Station Future Design Efforts, To Include The Capitol Asset Inventory (cai). Veterans Integrated Services Networks (visn) 10 Medical Centers, Including Battle Creek, Have Been Modeled And Maintained With Sporadic Updates, So The Work Effort Needed With This Project To Update The Documents Is Minimized At The Outset. (i.e. Not Necessarily Requiring Complete Survey And Scanning Work From Scratch).
standardization Within One Medical Center Is Needed But Also Across All Visn 10 Facilities Is Optimal. Space Information Including Departmental Ownership Assignments And Site Utility / Site Plan Information As Well As Life Safety Information Are The Basic Minimum Actions Desired Under This Contract.
the Architectural Documentation Already Received Through Dec 2023 Includes Accurate Room And Space Layouts, Square Footage, Functional Use, Department Ownership, And Other Useful Information. Space Ownership And Identification Is Critical For Va Strategic And Tactical Planning Efforts. Changes Are Constantly Made As Priorities Evolve To Facilitate Patient Care. Maintaining This Master Record Document Set Aides Space Management Committees And Promotes Healthful Strategic Planning. Bim Has Been A Crucial Tool In Updating The Va Cai Database.
wall Heights Were Assumed And Need To Be Verified In This Project To Accurately Reflect And Update The Current Architectural As-is Conditions.
hvac Air Handlers Located On Roofs Have Been Identified In Block Form. (displayed To Minimize Data Storage/memory Of File Size).
as Part Of Visn 10 Standard Protocol, Nearly All New Construction And Designs Are Completed In Bim/ Revit - This Includes Architectural, Mep, And Other Details- (only Few Projects Are Completed Via Autocad), However All These Documents (including That Changed By Inhouse Staff And Contracts) Must Be Integrated Into One Master Record Document In Order To Maintain A Single Station Master Record File Set. This Contract Shall Integrate Bldg. Service Equipment (bse) Or Real Property Inventory And Equipment (rpie) (dmlss Term) Schedules And The Like Already Placed In Stand-alone Bim Documents For The Continuance And Advancement Of The Entire Station Being Documented Within A Master Record Bim/ Revit Document To Capture A Life Cycle Building Approach Vision.
life Safety Drawings:
this Portion Of The Project Consists Of Revising Drawings, Which Must Comply With The Joint Commission Requirements. Ae Shall Inspect The Buildings And Confirm The Accuracy Of The Drawings. Base Drawings Will Be Provided By Dva. Ae Shall Compare The Existing Condition With Base Drawings And Update The Drawings According To Existing Condition.
life Safety Drawing Shall Be Delivered In Fully Editable Source Document Format With All Layers Intact (autocad) And In A Reproducible Colorful Pdf Format. The Life Safety Drawing Should Be Provided In A Scalable Format That Minimizes Unwanted Pixelization And Artifacts.
the Life Safety Drawing Should Be Provided In Layers Or In Some Other Manner So That The Layout Can Be Easily Viewed By Selectable Criteria (i.e. Layers May Be Deleted Or Hidden As Necessary). Layout By Life Safety Legend Item:
hood Extinguisher System (b 5 X 2)
gaseous Extinguishing System (b 157)
exit
exit Discharge (rating Of Doors)
smoke Barrier (with 30 Min. Fire Rating)
smoke Barrier (with 1 Hr. Fire Rating)
smoke Compartments (space Within Building Enclosed By Smoke Barriers. Including The Size Of Smoke Compartments)
suites (with Size)
fire Barrier (1 Hr. Fire Rating)
fire Barrier (2 Hr. Fire Rating)
fire Rated Door (and The Rating)
smoke Door
current Ls Drawings Must Address The Following Topics:
a Legend That Clearly Identifies Features Of Fire And Life Safety
areas Of The Building That Are Fully Sprinkled (if The Building Is Partially Sprinkled). Distinguish Between Wet And Dry Pipe Systems, I.e. Attic Spaces Dry.
locations Of All Hazardous Storage Areas (as Defined By Nfpa 101 19.3.2.1 And 21.3.2.1)
locations Of All Rated Barriers
locations Of All Smoke Barriers
locations Of Designated Smoke Compartments
locations Of Chutes And Shafts
suite Boundaries Including The Size And Type Of Suite (sleeping, Patient Care Non-sleeping, Non-patient Care. Note: Only Required For Healthcare Occupancies).
any Approved Equivalencies Or Waivers
draft Final / Final Submissions: Ae Shall Inspect Buildings 2,14,22,82,83 And 84 Under The Draft Final Submittal Then Submit The Updated Drawings For These Buildings For Review. Once The Draft Final Has Been Approved, The Remainder Of The Buildings Shall Be Inspected And Revised In Phase 2, Incorporating The Initial Review Comments From The Draft Final Phase For All Buildings. Drawings Shall Include All Attic, Basement And Sub-basement Spaces.
contract Objective: Dva Uses Autodesk Revit (version 2023) As Its Bim System. Utilizing The Station S Existing Model Of Building Architectural Space, Life Safety Drawings, And Department Ownership (as Of December 2023) For All Dva Owned And Leased Buildings, The Architect/engineer (a/e) Firm Shall Validate, Capture And Incorporate Into The Model All Changes Due To Building Additions, Renovation Projects And Staff/department Moves. Visn 10 Capital Improvement Projects Are Required To Be Designed Utilizing Bim/revit (buildings) Or Civil 3d (site); The A/e Shall Either Merge Models From These Projects Or Modify The Station S Record Drawing Model To Capture Small Changes From Dva Staff Executed Renovation Projects. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing And Technology (mep-t) Shall Be Incorporated In The Revit Models If Previously Designed And Civil/site Data Changes Shall Be Incorporated Into Bim/civil-3d, And Provided During Each Submitted Review.
configuration Management: Model Updates Shall Conform To Most Recent Version Of The Dva Bim Manual Found At The Dva Technical Information Library (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projreq.asp) And The Existing Visn 10 Bim Configuration (also Known As Formatting).
contract Deliverables: The A/e Shall Deliver Submittal Documents That Include:
updated Station Record Drawing Model In .rvt And .pdf Format
updated Life Safety Record Documents In .rvt And .pdf Format
the Updated Architectural Plan Of Each Building Floor Showing Department Color Coding And Associated Tables (detailed Below) In .pdf Format.
tables Showing By Building Each Room Number, Room Nusf And Room Department Owner. Also Provide In .xlsx Format.
tables Showing By Each Building Floor Each Department Gsf And The Net Change From The Previous Model Update. Also Provide In .xlsx Format.
tables Showing For The Entire Station Each Department Gsf And The Net Change From The Previous Model Update. Also Provide In .xlsx Format.
collected Source Documents Containing Mep-t And Civil/site Data Information Used Into The Updated Model.
report Of Findings Document On Any Discrepancy Or Issues Determined For Dva Documents Provided.
report Of Findings From Clash Detection Software For Model Accuracy And Model Solutions As To How Items Can Be Repaired/corrected. (submitted For Each Submission Update)
report Of Findings From Autodesk Interoperability Tools Software Developed For Dva As To Blanks Or Other Identified Issues. Firm Shall Identify How Items Will Be Resolved And Corrected For Re-submission. (submit Report Identifying Issues For Each Submission Update)
updated Site And Site Utility Plans Identifying Boundary Survey Information/ Utilities /manholes / Tanks And Other Smart Linkage Information Specific To The Grounds/site Of The Entire Campus.
tables Showing By Building Each Room Number, Room Nusf And Room Department Owner And Quantity Of Acres On Each Site. Also Provide In .xlsx Format.
bi-annual Drone Fly-over Of The Campuses Will Be Required Once During The Summer And Once During The Winter. This Bi-annual Documentation Shall Be Done In Both In Winter And Summer To Obtain Snow-free And Leaf-free Aerial Photography When The Sun Is 30 Degrees Or More Above The Horizon For Three Or More Hours. Skies Shall Be Clear (defined As When Cloud Shadows Will Not Appear On More Than Five Percent (5%) Of The Area In Any One Photo), Free From Excessive Smoke, Fog Or Haze, And Well-defined Images Can Be Resolved. Ground Conditions Shall Be Free Of Snow, Ice, Leaves And Excessive Soil Moisture. Rivers And Streams Shall Be Within Their Normal Banks. The Winter Photography Shall Be A Vertical Orthographic Visual Of The Entire Campus Boundary/site. The Summer Photography Shall Be A Pictorial Angular View Of The Campus Displaying Ideal Weather Conditions To Provide An Excellent Pictorial Image Of The Campus From Various View Site Locations. These Photo Captures Will Be Displayed In Various Media Presentations And Hung In Picture Frames Representing The Visn 10 Stations And The Respective Current Annual Views. Data Acquired From The Drone May Assist In The Updating Of The Station S Documents. All Permissions To Fly These Drones Must Be Obtained From The Federal Aviation Administration (faa), Any Adjacent U.s. Department Of Defense (dod) Or State National Guard Installation (as Applicable) And The Dva Station. Any Person Photographed Will Need To Be Made Unidentifiable Or Have Signed Appropriate Release.
files And Deliverables Will Be Transmitted Utilizing The Ae Firms File Transfer Protocol (ftp) Website And A Cd Will Be Provided To The Facility. Final Snap-shot Data Will Be Provided To The Battle Creek Dva Medical Center. The Dva Retains Sole Rights To And Ownership Of The Updated Model And Source Documents Upon Contract Closeout.
quality Control: The A/e Shall Implement A Quality Assurance/quality Control (qa/qc) Program To Ensure Bim Updates Are Accurate And Will Include Interviews With Dva Staff And On-site Inspections To Validate Any Assumptions Made.
the A/e Shall Utilize Existing Uniform Dva Bim Standards System For A Universal And Expandable Record Drawing Library Which Will Enhance The Information Already Received. The Uniform Bim Standards System Must Be Consistent With Accepted Industry Standards And Existing Dva Cad Standards Except For Drawing Symbol Identification Which Is Identified By Site. The Departmental Space Ownership Color Designation Shall Be Consistent For All Visn 10 Facilities (example Mental Health Space At Each Site To Be Blue ). (see Attached Color Scheme By Department Name.) The Record Drawing Set Will Contain Field-verified, As-built Drawings For Potentially All These Documents (general, Life Safety, Civil, Site, Structural, Architectural, Of Existing Facilities And The Fire Protection, Plumbing, Steam Distribution, Mechanical, Electrical, Technology, Asbestos And Hazardous Materials, Security System, Overhead Paging System, Nurse Call System, And Space Driver) Information As Outlined For New Future Construction. Details Shall Follow The Dva Bim Guide. Https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projreq.asp Which Is Currently Version 2.2.
set-aside Information: This Procurement Is A Total Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Ae Firms. The Primary North American Industry Classification System (naics) Codes Is 541310, Architectural Services. Ae Firms Submitting Qualification Packages Must Be A Certified Sdvosb Registered In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification (veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) Prior To The Deadline Established For Receipt Of Packages. Ae Firms Must Also Have A Current And Valid Registration In The System For Award Management (sam.gov | Home) For The Primary Or Branch Office Address From Which The Work Is Going To Be Performed.
this Procurement Will Be Following The Procedures Established In The Brooks Act, Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 15, Far 36.6, And Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6. The Selection Process Will Be Made Using A Two-stage Process. Stage I Consists Of Evaluation Of All Sf330 Packages Submitted By Ae Firms Deemed Qualified By The Source Selection Evaluation Board (sseb) To Determine The Competitive Range. Those Firms Determined To Be In The Competitive Range Will Be Invited To Participate In Stage Ii Of The Selection Process By Providing Oral Presentations And Be Interviewed By The Sseb To Arrive At The Number One Most Highly Qualified Firm Who Will Then Receive A Solicitation To Provide A Fee For The Services Established By The Scope Of Work.
stage I: Firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance With. The Evaluation Factors Listed Below Shall Be Addressed In Part H Of The Sf-330.
professional Qualifications: Describe The Firm S Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. The Qualifications Of The Individuals Which Will Be Used For These Services Will Be Examined For Experience And Education And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. All Key Personnel For Whom Resumes Are Provided Shall Be Shown On The Organizational Chart In Section D Of Sf 330, Part 1.
specialized Experience: Describe Specialized Experience And Technical Competence For The Type Of Work Required, Including Experience In Building Information Models (bim), Capital Asset Inventory (cai), Revit, Life Safety Modelling, And Aerial Photography/recording.
firm S Capacity: Describe The Firm S Ability To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time Commensurate With The Scope Of Work, Including Existing Workload That May Limit The Firm S Capacity To Perform Project Work Expeditiously.
past Performance: Describe Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Schedules. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided Via The Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (cpars) For Projects Listed In Section F Of The Sf330 As Well As Any Other Pro-jects Contained In The Database And May Include Review Of Information Obtained Via Customer Inquiries, Other Government Databases, And Any Other Relevant Other Information Available To The Government. Project Past Performance References Older Than 5 Years Will Receive A Lesser Weight Than Those References For Projects Accomplished Within The Past 5 Years.
geographic Location: Location Of The Primary Or Branch Working Office Listed In The Sf330 Of The Prime Ae Firm In The General Geographic Area Of The Project And Should Have Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project. The Prime Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Project Design Work Is To Be Performed Shall Be Located Within 300 Miles Driving Distance Of The Battle Creek Va Medical Center. Driving Distance Shall Be Calculated Using Google Maps 'best Route' Feature From The Prime Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Design Work Is To Be Accomplished As Listed In The Sf330. A Copy Of The Google Map Result Shall Be Included With The Qualification Package Submission. Any Ae Firm's Primary Or Branch Working Office From Which The Design Work Is To Be Accomplished Is Not Registered In Sam Shall Result In The Entire Sf330 Submission Being Determined As Not Having Met The Requirements Of This Pre-solicitation Announcement And Shall Not Receive Further Consideration.
management Plan: Describe The Firm S General Project Management Philosophy, Including The Approach That Will Be Used To Meet The Needs Of The Scope While Controlling The Schedule And Budget. Include A Description Of The Proposed Communication Plan Between Project Leadership, The Design Team, Subconsultants, And The Government.
firm S Commitment To Small Business: Identify And Describe The Extent Of Your Firm S Commitment To The Use Of Sdvosb, Vosb, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
stage Ii: The Ae Firms Selected To Provide Oral Presentations And Be Interviewed By The Sseb Will Be Provided Additional Evaluation Criteria To Address In Their Presentation And Will Be Given Sufficient Time To Prepare. After Final Evaluation Of The Firms Providing Presentations A Final Ranking Of The Firms Will Be Conducted And The Number One Ranked Firm Will Be Provided The Opportunity To Provide An Ae Fee Proposal. The Non-selected Firms Will Be Notified And Given The Opportunity To Request A Debrief.
the Submission Must Include A Fully Completed Standard Form (sf) 330, Architect/engineer Qualifications (form Is Available On-line At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). The Sf330 Shall Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages In A Common Font, Size 11 Or 12, Single Spaced. Use Graphic Presentations Where Such Use Will Contribute Relevant Data. The Background Color Of Each Page Of The Submission Shall Be White Or Ivory Stock Only. A Page Is Defined As Each Face Of An 8.5 X 11-inch Sheet Of Paper Containing Information. Supplemental Past Performance Information And The Google Maps Attachment Will Not Count Toward The 50-page Limit.
submittal Instructions: The Sf330s Shall Be Submitted To Email Address: Terrance.deininger@va.gov. The Package Must Be Received No Later Than 03/18/2024 At 4:00 P.m. Et.
questions And Other Inquiries Are To Be Directed Only Via Email To Contract Specialist At Terrance.deininger@va.gov.
note: This Pre-solicitation Notice Is Subject To Amendment. Monitor This Advertisement And Subscribe To Sam.gov To Insure Notification Of Any Amendments Or Other Changes To This Advertisement.
Closing Date18 Mar 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
United States
Details: This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.
1. General Information
veterans Health Administration (vha) Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents, Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, And Reports, And Construction Period Services For Project # 626-318 Construct Pandemic Screening And Outdoor Adaptive Sports Therapy Center At The Alvin C. York Campus Of The Va Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Located At 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, Tn 37129. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative.
2. Project Information
this Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541310 Architectural Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $12.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract By January 2025.
the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 367 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000. Please Note That The 367-calendar-day Period Of Performance For The Design Completion Begins With The Issuance Of The Noa And That A Notice To Proceed (ntp) Will Not Be Issued For The Completion Of A Design Project.
3. A-e Selection Process
firms Submitting Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows:
sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. All Firms Not Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts.
discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Of Interview Presentations. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations.
the Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process. An Award Will Then Be Made If The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made.
4. Selection Criteria:
firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria.
primary Selection Criteria:
professional Qualifications (sections C Through E): Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located.
a Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided Via Section E In The Sf330. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To:
project Manager
architect (leed Certification/us Green Build Council Certification)
civil Engineer
electrical Engineer
mechanical Engineer
structural Engineer
fire Protection Engineer
industrial Hygienist
plumbing Engineer
cost Estimator
quality Assurance Manager
physical Security Specialists
rcdd/telecommunications Designer
offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement:
I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75.
the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections.
specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H): Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services Shall Be Provided For Design Of Outdoor And Indoor Adaptive Sports Therapy Facilities That Support A Variety Of Sports And Recreational Activities, Especially For Disabled Veterans. Project Experience Should Include Adaptive Sports/recreation Therapy Design, Pandemic Screening Design, Aba Compliance, Hvac, Electrical Systems/distribution, Plumbing, Fire Protection, It/communications, Controls, Nurse Call, Structural/seismic, Architecture, Space Planning, Interior Design, Landscaping, And Physical Security. Other Specialized Experience To Provide Should Include Experience In Project Scheduling, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, And Sustainable Design Practices.
submissions Shall Include No More And No Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past Five (5) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following:
project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner Or Subcontractor
project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address.
services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order
period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates
total Dollar Value Of The Project
ae Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Construction Cost
contract Number Associated With The Project.
section G Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects.
the Offeror Shall Include Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated.
the Management Approach
the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors
quality Control Procedures, And
familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards.
capacity (section H): The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va, Any Federal Agency, And Private Sector, During The Previous Twelve (12) Months Or Any Active Projects At Pcac. Include The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts The Prime Firm Has Been Awarded From Any Source. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Award Date, Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous Twelve (12) Months Or Active At Pcac. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330.
past Performance (section H): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules.
past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Va Cpars Entry. Va Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted For Each Project Provided In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. Please Note We Are Unable To Review Any Cpars From Other Federal Agencies Outside Of The Va.
for Any Project That Does Not Have Va Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. If The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submitted In The Sf330, A Ppq Must Be Submitted Listing Their Specific Role (key Disciplines) As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion.
the Government May Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit.
knowledge Of Locality (section H): Demonstrate And Describe Experience In The Local Area And The Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features The Experience Provided. This Description May Include (if Applicable): The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
any Prime Firm Or Subcontractor Experience Within Visn 9 Or At The Alvin C. York Campus Of The Va Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
state Or Local Construction Codes, Laws, Or Regulations
climate And Seismic Related Conditions Or Features
note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below.
experience In Construction Period Services (section H): Experience In Construction Period Services Must Be Demonstrated Via Project Experience. These May Be The Same Projects Identified Above In Factor 1; However, The Firm Shall Clearly Delineate The Types Of Construction Period Services Performed For Each. Refer To The Statement Of Work For Review Timeline Expectations. Project Descriptions Must Include Experience With:
solicitation Support Services,
professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period
coordination With Third Party Commissioning Requirements
review Of Construction Submittals
support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period
support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates
attendance At Weekly Conference Calls
providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors
pre-final Inspection Site Visits
generation Of Punch-list Reports, And
production Of As-built Documentation
the Firm Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of Projects Worked That Illustrate Experience In These Ten Areas. Projects Must Be Within The Last Ten (10) Years.
in Addition, The Firm Must Include A Description Of Experience Addressing Unforeseen Conditions And Emergent Situations, Conducting Situation Evaluations And Make Midcourse Corrections. Include Description On How The Firm Can Be Proactive Or Responsive In These Situations.
the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
secondary Selection Criterion*:
geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Alvin C. York Campus Of The Va Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (tvhs), Located At 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, Tn 37129. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/).
*the Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified.
5. Submission Requirements:
the Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications:
submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Contract Specialist Sierra Tate At Sierra.tate@va.gov. This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments.
the Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications (form Is Available Online At Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications ).
the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 3:00 Pm Et On September 4, 2024.
the Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted.
the Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission - 36c77624r0122 Murfreesboro Pan Screening Adaptive Minor Design Project.
the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 65 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation.
a Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project.
firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission:
1) Sam Unique Entity Identifier
2) Tax Id Number
3) Cage Code
4) Primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number
all Questions Must Be Submitted To Sierra.tate@va.gov And Joseph.rossano@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - Murfreesboro Pan Screening Adaptive Minor Design Project. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Et On August 14, 2024. Questions Will Be Answered Through Modification To The Pre-sol Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov.
this Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Interview Presentation, And Award. Failure To Be Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award.
all Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Interview Presentation, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award.
all Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission.
sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package.
it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330.
Closing Date4 Sep 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
United States
Details: This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.
1. General Information
veterans Health Administration (vha) Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents, Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, And Reports, And Construction Period Services For Project # 580-328 Construct Information Technology Building At The Michael E. Debakey Veteran S Affairs Medical Center Houston, Texas. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative.
2. Project Information
this Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract In April 2024.
the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 271 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000.00 - $20,000,000.00. Please Note That The 271-calendar-day Period Of Performance For The Design Completion Begins With The Issuance Of The Noa And That A Notice To Proceed (ntp) Will Not Be Issued For The Completion Of A Design Project.
3. A-e Selection Process
firms Submitting Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows:
sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. All Firms Not Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts.
discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Of Written Responses. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations.
the Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process. An Award Will Then Be Made As Long As The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made.
4. Selection Criteria:
firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria.
primary Selection Criteria:
professional Qualifications (sections C Through E) Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Design Firm And A-e On Staff Representing The Project Or Signing Drawings In Each Discipline Must Be Licensed To Practice In Any One Of The United States Of America. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located.
key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include But Are Not Limited To: Architect (leed Certified), Cad Technician, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Structural Engineer, And Physical Security Specialists, Commissioning Agent.
offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement:
I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs In Compliance Of 48 Cfr 852.219-73.
the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections.
Specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H): In The Design And Construction Period Services Shall Be Provided For Network Infrastructure Installation, Renovations, Or Upgrades. Projects Experience Should Include Upgrading Large Scale (multi-building With Multiple Generational Oit Systems) Fiber Optics, Data Cable, Structured Cabling, Electrical Distribution Design, Electrical Upgrades, Uninterruptable Power Systems (ups), Electrical Bonding, Building Management Systems/building Automation Systems (bms/bas), Hvac, It Room Renovations/expansion/relocations, Data Centers/server Rooms Reconfiguration, And Physical Security Upgrades, Duct Bank And Direct Boring Operations. Other Specialized Experience Includes Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Transition, And Sustainable Design Practices.
submissions Shall Include No More And No Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past Five (5) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following:
project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner Or Subcontractor
project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address.
services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order
period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates
total Dollar Value Of The Project
ae Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Construction Cost
contract Number Associated With The Project.
section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects.
the Offeror Shall Include Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated.
the Management Approach
the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors
quality Control Procedures, And
familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards.
capacity (section H): The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330.
past Performance (section H): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules.
past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Va Cpars Entry. Va Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted For Each Project Provided In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. Please Note We Are Unable To Review Any Cpars From Other Federal Agencies Outside Of The Va.
for Any Project That Does Not Have Va Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. If The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submitted In The Sf330, A Ppq Must Be Submitted Listing Their Specific Role (key Disciplines) As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion.
the Government May Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit.
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knowledge Of Locality (section H): Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below.
experience In Construction Period Services (section H): Experience In Construction Period Services Must Be Demonstrated Via Project Experience. These May Be The Same Projects Identified Above In Factor 1; However, The Firm Shall Clearly Delineate The Types Of Construction Period Services Performed For Each. Refer To The Statement Of Work For Review Timeline Expectations. Project Descriptions Must Include Experience With:
solicitation Support Services,
professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period
coordination With Commissioning Requirements
review Of Construction Submittals
support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period
support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates
attendance At Weekly Conference Calls
providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors
pre-final Inspection Site Visits
generation Of Punch-list Reports, And
production Of As-built Documentation.
the Firm Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of Projects Worked That Illustrate Experience In These Ten Areas. Projects Must Be Within The Last Ten (10) Years.
in Addition, The Firm Must Include A Description Of Experience Addressing Unforeseen Conditions And Emergent Situations, Conducting Situation Evaluations And Make Midcourse Corrections. Include Description On How The Firm Can Be Proactive Or Responsive In These Situations.
the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330.
secondary Selection Criterion*:
geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Michael E. Debakey Vamc, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4211. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/).
*the Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified.
5. Submission Requirements:
the Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications:
submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Contract Specialist Charles Steelman At Charles.steelman@va.gov. This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments.
the Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications (form Is Available Online At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp).
the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 1:00 Pm Et On Jan. 5, 2024.
the Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted.
the Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission - 36c77624r0002 Construct New It Building, Houston Tx
the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 35 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation.
a Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project.
firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission:
1) Sam Unique Entity Identifier
2) Tax Id Number
3) Cage Code
4) Primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number
all Questions Must Be Submitted To Charles.steelman@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - 36c77624r0002 Construct New It Building, Houston Tx. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Et On Dec 15, 2023. Questions Will Be Answered Through Modification To The Pre-sol Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov.
this Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award. Failure To Be Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award.
all Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award.
all Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission.
sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package.
it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330.
Closing Date5 Jan 2024
Tender AmountUSD 1.3 Million
This is an estimated amount, exact amount may vary.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
United States
Details: 06/13/2024: 36c77624r0094_1 Modification To Previous Notice - To Provide Responses To Technical Questions
pre-solicitation Notice Pre-solicitation Notice Page 13 Of 13 Presolicitation Notice *=required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 Of 13 Presolicitation Notice This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330's Architect-engineer Qualification Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. 1. General Information: Veteran S Health Administration (vha) Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm-fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Design Services For Construction Of Hybrid Operating Suite At The San Francisco Va Medical Center In San Francisco, California. The A-e Services Contract Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209 Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative. 2. Project Information This Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concerns (sdvosb). The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. This Project Requires A Full Design Team To Complete This Project. The Projected Award For The Anticipated A-e Contract Is September 2024. The Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 260 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitation (apr 1984), For This Project Is $13,000,000 In Accordance With The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction. 3. Scope Of Design General A/e Part One Services: (also Known As Design Phase) For This Design Project Includes Site Visits, Field Investigation, Studies And User Interviews To Prepare Drawings, Specifications And Cost Estimates For This Requirement For The Expansion Of The Sfva Surgical Department Extending Laterally Above Building 200d, Resulting In A Total 5,800 Sf Addition That Is Partly Cantilevered. This Addition Accommodates Three Specialized Operating Rooms And Accords Circulation Space. Additional Requirements Include A Renovation Of The Post-anesthesia Care Unit As Well As Pre And Post Operative Areas. (see Attached Sow For Further Details And Requirements). . General A/e Part Two Services: (also Known As Construction Period Services) Cps Shall Be Provided For Entire Duration Of Construction Contract. Requires Attendance At Various Meetings Such As Pre-construction (kick-off) Conference, Routine Quality Control Meetings, Safety Meetings, Change Order Negotiations, Claims Meetings, Scheduling Meetings, And Other Conferences Between Government And Construction Contractor May Be Required By Government. 4. A-e Selection Process: Responsive Firms Submitting Sf-330 S In Response To This Announcement Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Initial Selection Evaluation. The Selection Process Will Be Made Using A Two-phase Process. Phase I Consists Of The Initial Evaluation Of The Sf-330 S And Determination Of The Highest Rated Firms. A Minimum Of Three (3) Of The Highest Rated Firms Will Then Be Short Listed And Invited To Continue With Phase Ii Of The Process. All Firms Not Short Listed Will Be Notified At This Time. Phase Ii Consists Of Interviews Or Written Responses For The Short-listed Firms And Selection Of The Top Ranked Firm To Receive The Solicitation And Conduct Negotiations. The Firms Selected To Participate In Phase Ii Will Be Notified By Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions And The Evaluation Criteria Requirements. After The Interviews Or Written Responses Have Been Completed, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And The Top-ranked Firm Will Be Selected, Sent The Solicitation, And Subsequent Negotiations To Follow. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized For The Highest Rated Firm During The Negotiation Process. Award Selection Will Be Made Based On The Results Of The Phase Ii Responses And Successful Negotiation Of Rates For The Project, Not The Sf-330 Qualifications From Phase I. If Negotiations Are Not Successful With The Highest Rated Firm, They Will Continue With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made. Please Note That During The Evaluation Of Phase Ii, The Prior Evaluation Of The Sf 330s Will Not Be Taken Into Consideration As They Are Separate Evaluations. 5. Phase I Sf330 Selection Criteria: The A-e Teb Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted In Order To Coincide With The Selection Criteria. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. Primary Selection Criteria: 1. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H) This Project Renovates And Expands Operating Suites In Building 200 Which Is The Primary Outpatient Clinical Building. Work Includes A Roughly 5,800 Sf Expansion Of A Partly Cantilevered Structure Containing Operating Rooms, Extensive Relocation Of Mechanical Systems, And Renovation Of Active Clinical Areas. Design Is To Be Consistent With The Prior Work Products Provided In The Solicitation However Shall Be Fully Addressed For Compliance To Current Standards And Conformance To Existing Conditions As Such A Full Complement Of Design Disciplines Are Required. Preferred Project Experience Shall Include: Structural Design Utilizing Steel Structures Of Irregular Geometry Fit Within Existing Constraints, Work In A High Seismicity Area, And Steel Connections To Existing Occupied Structures. Experience, Preferably Recent, In The Design Of Operating Suites Including A Full Complement Of Utilities Such As Medical Gases, Isolated Power, Ceiling Mounted Booms, Specialized Plumbing Fixtures, And Similar Features Common To Such Spaces. Mechanical Design Experience Demonstrating A Knowledge Of Complex Hvac And Systems Controls Capabilities. Architectural Ability To Align Newly Constructed And Renovated Space To Retain Continuing Of Appearance And Function. Performance Of Phased Requirements That Accommodate Continuation Of Sensitive Operations. Cost Estimating Abilities To Align Design And Construction Budgets Within A Small Margin Of Error. Submissions Shall Include No More Than Five (5) Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope, And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. In The Event That More Than Five (5) Are Provided, Only The First Five Projects Will Be Considered. Each Project Must List The Contract Number Associated With The Project. Section G Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. The Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. 1. The Management Approach 2. The Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors 3. Quality Control Procedures, And 4. Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards. 2. Professional Qualifications (sections C Through E) Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate That They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five (5) Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited, To: Project Manager Architect Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Electrical Engineer Plumbing Engineer Cost Estimator Offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I [signatory Authority]___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75. The Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. 3. Capacity (section H) To Accomplish Work In The Required Time. The Evaluation Will Consider This Firm S Ability To Meet The Compressed Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. 4. Past Performance (section H) On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. The Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F To Include A Review Of Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Or Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) If There Is No Cpars Data Available. Submission Of Past Performance For Projects That Have Not Completed Through Cps May Be Discounted Accordingly. The Following Information Is Required For Each Project Noted In Section F: Contract/task Order Number Project Title Prime Firm Name Start Date Completion Date Cpars Or Ppq Attached For The Project Evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. Evaluations Will Consider Superior Performance Ratings On Recently Completed Projects As Well As The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, Cooperativeness. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. For Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. The Cpars Reports And Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. 5. Knowledge Of The Locality (section H) To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As A Densely Populated Campus, Climatic Conditions, Experience Of Market Conditions Of The Bay Area, And Designing Within Constraints Of A Programmatic Agreement. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located And How They Would Travel To The Site. 6. Experience In Construction Period Services (section H) To Include: 1. Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period 2. Review Of Construction Submittals 3. Coordination With Project Commissioning Requirements 4. Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period 5. Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates 6. Attendance At Weekly Conference Calls 7. Providing Minutes Of Meeting Between The A-e, Va, And Contractors 8. Pre-final Inspection Site Visits 9. Generation Of Punch-list Reports, And 10. Production Of As-built Documentation. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic Location Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The: San Francisco Va Medical Center (sfvamc) 4150 Clement St San Francisco, Ca 94121 Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/) * The Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission. 6. Phase Ii Interview/written Response Selection Criteria: In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), Discussions Will Be Conducted In The Form Of Interviews Or Written Responses. The Selected Firms Will Be Invited To Respond To Predetermined Questions In Writing Or During A Ms Teams Interview With The Technical Evaluation Board. The Instructions For Phase Ii Will Be Provided To The Selected Firms Only. Each Selected Firm Will Be Evaluated Based On Their Phase Ii Responses. The Top-rated Firm Will Be Selected Based On Their Overall Rating. The Previous Ratings From The Sf330 Evaluations Are Not Applicable During Phase Ii. Below Are The Evaluation Factors For The Phase Ii Responses. The Factors Are Listed In Equal Order Of Importance. 1. Proposed Management And Coordination Plan: Discuss Confidence And Approach To Completing A Project Of This Scale With An Expedited Period Of Performance. Explain Quality Control Methods That Will Be Used Throughout Each Design Phase, And Prior To Each Submission, And During Construction. Describe Strategy For Control Of Estimated Cost, And Solutions For Anticipated Problems. Discuss Proposed Design Team, Their Specific Strengths, And Experience That Make Them The Best Fit For This Project. Discuss How The Design Teams Will Work Together, And With The Va, To Keep This Design On Schedule, Within Budget, And Compliant With Va Design Requirements. 2. Approach To Project Challenges: Discuss Approach To Overcome Geographical Obstacles Considering The Number Of Design Phase And Cps Site Visits Needed For This Specific Project. Identify Elements In The Sow And Supporting Attachments That You See As Challenges And Provide Recommendations For Addressing Each Of These Challenges. Simply Restating The Requirements (i.e., Copying And Pasting From The Sow) Is Not A Sufficient Response For This Factor. Information About This Project S Challenges Should Provide Specific Examples And A Plan On How Each Challenge Will Be Managed. 3. Proposed Approach To Design Development: Discuss How The Team Will Coordinate Specifications And Drawings To Ensure The Design Is Thorough, Accurate, And Complete. Describe Approach To Evaluate Existing Site Conditions And Ensure New Work Will Not Conflict With Existing Work. Discuss Familiarization Or Experience With Va Design Guides And Directives And Their Application To This Design. Describe Plans To Ensure This Design Complies With All Current Va Requirements. 4. Expectations For Va A/e Collaboration: Discuss What Expectations The A/e Firm Would Have From The Va For This Project. Describe Strategy For Collaboration Meetings Throughout Each Phase And Their Significance To The Overall End-product. . 7. Submission Criteria/requirements: The Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Shall Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf-330 Statement Of Qualifications: Submit One (1) Sf-330 Statement Of Qualifications Via Email To The Contract Specialist Susie Sisson At Mary.sisson@va.gov. This Shall Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments. The Sf-330 Submission Is Due By 2:00 Pm Mountain Time, Friday, June 21, 2024. The Sf-330 Shall Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size That Shall Be No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. The Subject Line Of The Email Shall Read: Sf-330 Submission; Minor Design San Francisco, Ca. The Submission Must Include The Sf-330, Architect/engineer Qualifications (form Is Available On-line At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). The Page Limitation Of The Sf-330 Shall Not Exceed A Total Of Fifty (50) Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) And/or Ppqs Will Not Count As Part Of The Page Limitations. Each Page Shall Be In Arial Or Times New Roman, Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. A Ppq From Previous Projects May Be Submitted For This Project. If Significant Portions Of A Project Have Been Completed Since The Previous Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project. *important Note: For This Procurement, All Ppqs Should Be Completed And Returned To The Submitting Firm. The Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf330 Document. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted Directly To Vha Pcac. In Addition To The Sf-330 Submissions, Firms Must Provide A Second Accompanying Document That Includes The Following Information (the Accompanying Document Will Not Count Towards The Page Limitation Of The Sf330): Cage Code; 2) Dun & Bradstreet Number; 3) Tax Id Number; 4) The E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact; 5) A Copy Of The Firms Vet Biz Registry. All Questions Shall Be Submitted To Mary.sisson@va.gov. The Cutoff Date For Question Submission Is June 6th, 2024 Nlt 2:00 Pm Mountain Time. Questions Will Be Answered Through Modification To The Pre-sol Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities. Note: This Procurement Is 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concerns Will Not Be Considered. All Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses Must Be Listed As Verified At (http://veterans.certify.sba.gov). Offerors Must Be Verified And Visible In The Vendor Information Portal (vip) Database At Time Of Sf330 Submission, During Phase Ii, And Award. Failure To Be Both Visible And Verified At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Unacceptable And Ineligible For Award. All Joint Ventures Must Be Verified At Time Of Sf330 Submissions (phase I), Interviews/written Responses (phase Ii) And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13cfr 125.15 Prior To Contract Award. Sf330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package. It Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Www.sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf-330s. Sow Attachments Will Be Provided To The Top-ranked Firm Selected To Receive The Solicitation.
Closing Date21 Jun 2024
Tender AmountUSD 907.4 K
This is an estimated amount, exact amount may vary.
Technological University Of The Philippines Tender
Machinery and Tools
Philippines
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Closing Date8 May 2024
Tender AmountPHP 816.1 K (USD 14.2 K)
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
United States
Details: Description: This Is A Special Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Hampton Va Medical Center At 100 Emancipation Drive, Va 23667. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330s. The Sf-330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top, Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, Architect-engineer Qualifications. Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf-330, Parts I And Ii, To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov And Copy Robert.ragos@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 2:00 Pm, Est, August 21, 2024.
scope Of Work: This Project Requires The Services Of An Architectural Engineering Firm (ae) Having Special Knowledge Of Hospital Design. The Ae Must Have Experience With Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Structural Engineering With Regards To Modernizing Boiler Plants.
intent: The Architect/engineer (a/e) Shall Provide Design And Construction Period Services For Nrm Construction Project 590-22-990. The Project Includes Renovation Of Existing Boiler Plant And Removal Of Existing Boilers And Various Equipment From Existing Boiler Plant, Building 15. Project Performs Complete Renovation Of The Boiler Plant Including Equipment And Systems (three Main Boilers, Economizers, Control Panels, Condensate Tanks, Blow Down Tanks, Feed Pumps, Air Compressors, Fans And Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, Fuel Oil Service Pumps, Water Softeners, Sump Pumps, Chemical Pumps And All Associated Piping, Valves, Fittings, Supports And All Components Needed To Make The System Functional. The Ae Shall Evaluate The Entire Structure And Provide Repairs/upgrades To Building Structure, Masonry, Windows/grilles, Hvac System, Plumbing, Electrical Power, Lighting And Interior Floor Plan And Finishes.
in Addition, The Ae Shall Evaluate The Feasibility Of Two Options. Option 1 Is To Continue To Operate Existing Boilers While New Boilers Are Installed In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure. Option 2 Is To Install Temporary Boilers In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure And Operate Them To Supply Steam To The Facility While The Existing Boilers Are Replaced.
project Number: 590-22-990
project Title: Modernize Boiler Plant
ae Period Of Performance:
design Time Frame: 585 Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed (ntp)
construction Solicitation Period: Six (6) Months From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process.
construction Time Frame (cps): 730 Calendar Days From Construction Award Date.
estimated Cost Of Construction Magnitude: Vaar 836.204(h)(1) Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000.
requirements (see Attached Statement Of Work For Full Details)
offerors Will Be Evaluated In The Following Manner:
this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part M836.602-1. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meets The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.:
selection Criteria
professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services Showing Recent Experience Of The Project Team With Comparable Hospital Projects Within The Past Five Years In Which The Construction Has Been Completed. Each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) Specific Completed Projects Through Construction.
specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. Provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements.
capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time For Both The Prime And Subconsultants, Given Their Current Projected Workload.
past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting.
construction Period Services Illustrate Experience In Providing Cps To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates
record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.
the Architect/engineer Shall Provide Documentation Of The Extent To Which Potential Offerors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance:
professional Qualifications
provide Brief (single Page) Resumes Of Proposed Team Members Who Will Specifically Serve As The Project Managers And Designers Of Record. The Designers Of Record Shall Perform And Direct The Design Within Their Respective Discipline And Shall Sign And Seal The Drawings.
team Member Designer Of Record Positions Required In This Project Are As Follows: Architect, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rccd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Structural Engineer And Commissioning Agent
all Designers Of Record Must Be Professionally Registered In Their Discipline.
each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) But No More Than Five (5) Completed Projects That Best Illustrate The Individual Team Members Relevant Experience To This Contract Scope.
each Resume Shall Demonstrate Each Team Member Years Of Professional Experience And Years With The Current Firm. Team Members Are Required To Have At Least 5 Years Professional Experience And At Least 5 Years With Their Current Firm.
evaluator Consideration: Do The Qualifications Indicate That The Project Team Has Recent Direct Experience On Hospital Projects Designing Similar Improvements To Those Proposed At Richmond Vamc? Is The Architect/engineer Providing A Team Where Each Member Has More Than 5 Years Of Experience? Do The Disciplines/designers Of Record Reflect Understanding Of Design/construction Requirements In The Commonwealth Of Virginia And Those Of Veterans Affairs? What Will Be The Role Of Interns If Used During Design?
specialized Experience
this Factor Evaluates The Specialized Experience And Technical Competence That The Firm Has With Projects Comparable To This Requirement.
provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. The A/e Must Provide Evidence Of Understanding The Project; And Any Unique Architectural/engineering Aspects Associated With The Proposed Project And How To Address Them.
provide A Maximum Of 5 Substantially Completed Projects (completed Through At Least 85% Of Construction) Of Comparable Scope And Size To This Project. The Information Provided For Each Project Shall Include At A Minimum, Project Number, Project Title, Detailed Description Of Project Scope, Project Owner Contact Information, Project Cost, Period Of Performance And List Of Aspects That Are Similar To This Project.
the A/e Firm Shall Provide A Table Indicating Participation Of The Proposed Team Members With The Comparable Projects Listed Above.
past Performance
these Past Performance Documents Shall Reflect/speak To The Contractors Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting.
the Most Recent Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (cpars) Performance Report. Cpars Shall Be Submitted With The Completed Sf330 Package.
firm Shall Provide A Table Of A Minimum Of 5 Projects And Maximum Of 8 Comparable Projects Demonstrating Their Ige With The Bid/award Amount During Construction.
past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Its Relevance And Recency.
relevance Is Defined As: Performance Of Work On Projects That Are Similar In Scope To The Type Of Project Anticipated Under The Resultant Contract.
recency Is Defined As: Performance Occurring Within 5 Years Of The Date Of This Notice, Except That Ongoing Projects Must Have Begun No Less Than One (1) Year Prior To The Issuance Of This Notice.
evaluator Consideration: Does The Proposed Architect/engineer Have Past Performance With Ratings Satisfactory And Above While Working On Hospital Projects? Does The Architect/engineer Have A Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness?
submission Requirements: Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration.
note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Substantially Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower.
capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time
this Factor Evaluates The Ability Of The Firm And The Firm S Subcontractors, Given Their Current Projected Workload (percentage) And The Availability Of Their Key Personnel, To Accomplish The Possible Myriad Of Design Projects In The Required Time. The General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Will Be Evaluated.
list Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $1,000,000.00 Being Designed In The Firms Office.
indicate The Firms Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period.
describe Experience In Successfully Delivering Projects Per Performance Schedule, Providing Timely Construction Support, And Successfully Completing Multiple Projects With Similar Delivery Dates.
volume Of Va Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months.
construction Period Services
the Firm Shall Illustrate Their Experience In Providing Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates Shall Be Included As An Evaluation Criterion When Construction Period Services Is Included In The Statement Of Work For A-e Services.
submission Requirements: Provide Up To Three (3) Completed Projects In The Past Ten (10) Years That Best Illustrate The Construction Period Services Performed By The Team. Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification, Include Name, Telephone Number, And Email Of The Completed Project Stakeholder.
record Of Significant Claims
record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.
small Business Commitment
the Firm Shall Illustrate (i.e., List, Percentages, Charts) The Extent To Which They Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
the Contractor Shall Have The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance Included In Their Submittal:
I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75.
selection Process: The Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. The Processes At Far 36.602-5 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed.
selection Interview: Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. Interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired.
general Information:
all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Cor Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The A-e Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000.00. The A-e Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Work Described In The Sow And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The A-e To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The A-e Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million.
design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71 The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process.
limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are Similarly Situated Are Those That Are Also Sba-registered Sdvosbs.
important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Certified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Failure To Be Both Certified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So.
requirement For Electronic Submission
interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: One (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov No Later Than 2:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time On August 21, 2024.
interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer.
electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package.
it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s.
e-mail Submission Procedures: Size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. The Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, #36c24624r0085 Modernize Boiler Plant, Project #590-22-990 1 Of 5, Etc.)
all Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line Of The Email, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay).
security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers
late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f) And 52.215-1(c)(3).â Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission.â
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please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers.
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to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â Submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far 15.207(c).
the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable.
password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals.
all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document:
cage Code| Unique Entity Id | Tax Id Number
the E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact
proof Of The Firms Registration In Sam (https://sam.gov/sam/pages/public/index.jsf)
a Copy Of The Firms Sba Veteran Small Business Registry (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov)
sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Large, Etc.). This Is In Order To Assure Compliance With Far Clause 52.219-14(b)(1) Limitations On Subcontracting. Failure To Provide This Information May Deem The Firm As Nonresponsive And Preclude Sf 330 Submittal From Being Included Further In The Evaluation Process.
credentials That Confirm Registration Of Architects Or Engineers Registered To Practice In This Particular Professional Field Involved In Virginia. The Firm And Or Ae On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of Virginia Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings.
Closing Date21 Aug 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+1Building Construction
United States
Details: Request For Proposals
office Space For
united States Air Force
wright-patterson Air Force Base
dayton, Ohio
(“wpafb”)
10 May 2024
prepared By
air Force Civil Engineer Center Real Property Management (“afcec/cit”)
and Wpafb
acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Of The Air Force (installations)
table Of Contents
1. Summary
2. Leased Space Requirements
3. General Instructions And Notices
4. Basis Of Award
5. Offer Submission
attachments:
a. Delineated Area Map
b. Pre-proposal Inquiry Form
c. Proposal To Lease Space
d. Lease Template
e. Agency Specific Requirements
f. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipmement
request/description Of Requirements
1. Summary:
a. The United States Of America, Acting By And Through The Secretary Of The Air Force (the “government”), Is Seeking To Lease Administrative Office Space (“leased Space”) In Support Of 550 Personnel Within A 20-mile Radius Of Wright-patterson Air Force Base (“wpafb”) In Dayton, Ohio, The Offered Lease Space Must Be Located Within The Delineated Area As Shown In Attachment A. The Government Will Only Consider Leased Space Located In An Existing Building. The Leased Space Must Meet All Of The Requirements Set Forth In This Request For Proposals(“request”) And All Attachments Hereto.
b. Reference Attachment E: The Usaf Space Requirement Is A Minimum Of 100,000 Sf For Two Groups, A And B. Both Groups Will Not Fully Occupy The Entire 100,000 Sf; However, Due To Near-term Anticipated Mission Requirements, The Usaf Requires The Ability Of A Property To Support Up To 100,000 Sf Requirement, With The Residual Space Being Incorporated Into A Lease Option Executable For Up To One Year After Initial Lease Signing. Occupancy For Group A Is Required By 15 April 2025. A Complete Buildout (for Groups A And B) Is Required By 15 January 2026. The Lease (defined In Section 2.o Below) Will Have An Initial Term Of One (1) Year Followed By Nine (9) Consecutive Renewal Options Of One (1) Year Each. Exercise Of Any Renewal Options Shall Be Solely At The Government’s Discretion. The Lease Shall Provide That The Government May Terminate The Lease At Any Time After The Initial One (1) Year Term Upon 120 Day’s Written Notice To The Lessor. The Government’s Obligation Under The Lease Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Appropriated Funds From Which Rent, Payable In Arrears, Is Made By The Government. No Legal Liability On The Part Of The Government For Any Rent Payment May Arise Until Funds Are Made Available To The Government For This Lease And Confirmed In Writing By The Appropriate Government Official.
c. No Discussions (defined In Section 3 Below) Will Be Held With Potential Respondents Through Unsolicited Contact With The Government By Such Respondents. Proposals Are Due Electronically On Or Before 5:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time, 27 May 2024 (the “due Date”). Be Advised The Selection May Be Made Based On Proposals Without Discussions With The (respondent) (defined In Section 3 Below). If Necessary, And At The Government’s Discretion, Discussions Will Be Held With All Respondents In The Competitive Range (defined In Section 3 Below). The Government Reserves The Unilateral Right To Make No Selection And Cancel This Request For Any Reason At Any Time. While The Government Intends To Enter Into A Lease With A Respondent Selected Through This Request For Proposals Process, The Government Is Under No Obligation To Do So. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By Any Entity Or Respondent For Participating In This Request Process.
d. Respondents With Questions About This Request Must Submit All Questions In Writing On A Pre-offer Inquiry (“poi”) Form. A Copy Of The Poi Form Is Attached Hereto As Attachment B. Inquiries Must Be Submitted On The Poi Form Via E-mail To Mr. Jason Besser, Realty Specialist, At The Following Email Address: Jason.besser@us.af.mil. Poi’s Will Not Be Accepted After Midnight On The Fifteenth (15th) Calendar Day After The Date The Request Is Posted. The Government Will Respond To Properly Submitted Pre-offer Inquiries On The System For Award Management (“sam”) And If An Inquiry Response Requires It, Via An Amendment To The Request On The Website, Https://www.sam.gov/
2. Leased Space Requirements:
this Section Sets Forth The Essential Information And Requirements (“requirements”) (defined In Section 3 Below) That Shall Apply To All Offers. Respondents Will Provide In Their Submission Information On How The Respondent Intends To Satisfy That Requirement.
a. Provide Proof Of Written Legal Authority To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Space (letters Or Memos Are Not Acceptable As They Do Not Have Legal Effect Of Such Authority). Examples Of Requirement: For A Company, Corporation Or Llc Ownership, A Certificate Of Incumbency Or Similar Legal Document Accepted By The Commercial Leasing Industry That Provides The Offeror With The Legal Authority To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Property; For An Individual, Affidavit Of Ownership; On Behalf Of An Individual Owner, Both Affidavit Of Ownership And Valid Specific Power Of Attorney To Offer, Negotiate, Execute, And Effectuate A Lease Of The Space For The Potential Duration Of The Lease. Deficient Proof Of Written Authority Will Result In Rejection Of The Proposal.
b. Mark And Return Attachment A Demonstrating That The Location Of The Leased Space Is Within The 20-mile Radius By Marking The Location On Attachment A.
c. Provide Written Documentation Showing That The Leased Space Does Not Include Apartment Space, Living Quarters, Or Other Residential Type Spaces In The Building.
d. The Facility Must Meet Security Criteria Included In Attachment E Paragraph 5(d) Security Requirements.
e. A Minimum Of 100,000 Rentable Square Feet Of Contiguous Leased Space.
f. Annual Rental Rate A 1 Year Term With 9 Option Years – Inclusive Of The Following:
(1) Fixed Annual Base Rent;
(2) Utilities (water, Sewer, Electricity, Gas, Heating And Air Conditioning (hvac));
(3) Maintenance And Repair Of All Utilities And Delivery Systems Of Utilities;
(4) Maintenance Of Fire Suppression And Prevention Systems;
(5) Janitorial Services And Common Area Maintenance, Including But Not Limited To External Trash Dumpsters/other Receptacles And Timely Snow/ice Removal From Parking Lots And Sidewalks, Etc.
g. Completion Of Propsal To Lease Space Attachment C Attached Hereto. In Section Ii Of Attachment C, There Are Two Separate Totals/costs That Will Be Evaluated. “total Annual Rent” (attachment C, Block 3i) Refers To The Annual Cost For Only The Leased Space Which Will Be Fully Funded, But Paid Monthly In Arrears In Accordance With The Terms Of The Lease. “space Buildout” Refers To The Cost To Completely Buildout (“tenant Improvements”) (attachment C, Block 4a) Of The Leased Space According To This Request And Associated Attachments. The Cost For Tenant Improvements Will Be Paid By The Government To Lessor Upon Acceptance By The Government Of Each Phase Of The Tenant Improvements, Several Phases Of Tenant Improvements Are Anticipated.
h. The Lessor Must Have An Active Registration In The Sam Prior To Awarding The Lease And Throughout The Term Of The Lease, And Any Renewals Thereto. The Lessor Must Update And Renew The Sam Registration Annually. Registration In Sam Is Required For The Government To Process Rent Payments To The Lessor. All Payments Made By The Government Under A Lease Will Be Made By Electronic Funds Transfer (“eft”).
i. Provide A Site Plan Depicting The Property Boundary, Building, Parking And Handicapped Parking Spaces.
j. Provide Test-fit/floor Plan Layout And Design Concept Of Leased Space Incorporating Requirements In The Agency Specific Requirements, Attached Hereto As Attachment E. The Lessor Is Not Responsible For The Installation Of The Cubicles, But As Part Of The Test-fit/floor Plan Layout It Should Include A Notional Layout Of The Cubicles, Collaboration Areas, And Circulation.
k. Provide Written Documentation Of The Availability For A Total Of Four Hundred And Forty Eight (448) Parking Spaces, Taking Into Account Total Parking Capacity For The Building And How They Are Accounting For Current Tenant’s Employees. Of The Total Number Of The Parking Spaces, Ten (10) Spaces Must Be Available For Us Government Senior Leadership And Must Have The Required Number Of Handicapped Spaces Required By The Americans With Disabilities Act And Local Zoning Ordinances. In The Event The Required Number Of Spaces Is Not Available, Alternate Parking Facilities Must Be Available In Close Proximity To The Leased Space. Parking Spaces Must Be Within 0.25 Mile Of Offered Leased Space And Be Available 24 Hours Per Day, 7 Days A Week, Including Overnight Parking Of Any Duration, And Be Sufficiently Lighted For Safety Of Personnel.
l. All Leased Space And Common Areas Will Comply With State And Local Building Codes And Ordinances. The Exterior And Interior Of The Building Shall Be Structurally Sound And In Good Physical Condition Typical For Class A Or Class B Buildings.
m. Bifurcated Sites For Leased Space Are Not Permissible. See Attachment E.
n. Provide Written Documentation Showing The Facility Has Earned An Energy Star Label (https://www.energystar.gov/)
o. The Leased Space Must Be In Compliance With The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Lease Agreement (“lease”) Attached Hereto As Attachment D. Complete/fill-in Attachment D.
p. The Obligation Of The Government To Make Payments Pursuant To The Award Of The Lease Contemplated In This Request Are Subject To Federal Law And Available Appropriations. Award Of Any Lease Under This Request Is Contingent Upon The Availability Of Appropriated Funds By The Congress Of The United States From Which Payments For Lease Purposes Can Be Made. No Liability Or Obligation On The Part Of The Government May Arise Until Such Funds Have Been Appropriated For A Lease And Until The Respondent Receives A Notice Of Such Availability In Writing.
q. The Government Will Conduct Walk-throughs Of The Proposed Leased Space That Meets All Requirements And/or Proposals Within The Competitive Range.
r. Provide Written Documentation Showing The Proposed Lease Of The Space And Any Common Areas Are In Compliance With All Federal, State, And Local Fire Protection And Life Safety Regulations.
s. Proof Or Certificate Of Insurance Shall Be Submitted And Shall Demonstrate Appropriate Commercial Liability Coverage As Required By The State Or Local Municipality And Agreed To By The Government. .
t. Lessor Will Be Responsible For The Payment Of All Property Taxes.
u. Disclosure Of Any Beneficial Foreign Ownership In The Facility Or Property In Compliance With Section 2849 Of The National Defense Authorization Act Of Fy2018.
v. Complete The Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment Form, See Attachment F.
3. General Instructions And Notices
a. Definitions. As Used In This Request:
“discussions” Are Negotiations That Occur After Establishment Of The Competitive Range That May, At The Government's Discretion, Result In The Respondent Being Allowed To Revise Its Proposal.
(2) “competitive Range” Is A Range Comprised Of All Of The Most Highly Rated Proposals, Based On The Ratings Of Each Proposal Against The Evaluation Criteria Of The (“lowest Priced Technically Acceptable”) Offer To The Government. Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Is Defined Where The Government Determines That Lowest Price Is Awardable Over The Compliant Technical Offering Of All Proposals.
(3) “in Writing, Writing Or Written” Means Any Worded Or Numbered Expression That Can Be Read, Reproduced, And Later Communicated, And Includes Electronically Transmitted And Stored Information.
(4) “proposal Modification” Is A Change Made To A Proposal Before The Request's Closing Date And Time, Or Made In Response To An Amendment, Or Made To Correct A Mistake At Any Time Before Award.
(5) “proposal Revision” Is A Change To A Proposal Made After The Request Closing Date, At The Request Of Or As Allowed By The Government As The Result Of Negotiations.
(6) “time” If Stated As A Number Of Days, Is Calculated Using Calendar Days, Unless Otherwise Specified, And Will Include Saturdays, Sundays, And Legal Holidays. However, If The Last Day Falls On A Saturday, Sunday, Or Legal Holiday, Then The Period Shall Include The Next Working Day.
(7) “award” Or “award” Means The Execution Of The Lease Agreement By The Government’s Authorized Representative And Delivery Of The Same To The Lessor.
in The Event Other Definitions Or Clarification Of Requirements Are Needed, Submit The Inquiries On The Poi Form Attachment B Via Email To Mr. Jason Besser, (jason.besser@us.af.mil)
b. Respondents Are Required To Comply With All Instructions Contained In This Request. Failure To Comply With The Instructions Contained In This Request Will Be Cause For Disqualification. Any Information Concerning This Request Given To Any Prospective Respondent Will Be Furnished Promptly To All Other Prospective Respondents. The Government May, At Its Discretion, Serve Notice Of Disqualification To The Respondent.
c. Cancellation Of The Request. While The Government Intends To Select Proposals Satisfying The Requirements, The Government Is Under No Obligation To Do So And Reserves The Right To Cancel This Request And Reject All Offers At Its Sole Discretion. Government Reserves The Right To Suspend And/or Amend All Provisions Of This Request.
d. Amendments. This Request May Be Amended By Formal Amendment To This Request, Separate Document, Letter, Facsimile, Or Electronic Mail. If This Request Is Amended, All Terms And Conditions That Are Not Amended Remain Unchanged. Respondents Shall Acknowledge Receipt Of Any Amendment To This Request By The Date And Time Specified In The Amendment(s).
e. Discussions. The Respondent’s Submission Should Contain All Written Evidence Required To Satisfy The Requirements And Be Complete In Accordance With This Request. The Government May, At Its Sole Discretion, Conduct Discussions With Respondents, Typically Through Evaluation Notices (“en”s) Any Time After Respondent Submissions And Prior To Selecting A Respondent. Any En Responses Become Part Of The Respondent’s Submission And Will Be Considered By The Government In Determining Whether The Respondent Satisfies The Requirements. The Government May, At Its Sole Discretion, Reject Unsolicited Requests For Discussion From Potential Respondents.
g. Restrictions On Foreign Participation. The Government Shall Not Be Required To Accept Offers If An Respondent Is (i)excluded From Federal Procurement And Nonprocurement Programs And Included On The Exclusion List At Https://sam.gov/sam/, As Said List May Be Updated From Time To Time, And/or (ii)a Country Listed In Publication Country Reports On Terrorism Available At Https://www.state.gov/country-reports-on-terrorism/.
h. Hold Harmless. By Participating In The Proposal Process, Respondents Agree To Hold The Government, Its Officers, Employees, And Consultants Harmless From All Claims, Liabilities, And Costs Related To This Request. Under No Circumstances Will The Government Be Liable For Any Real Estate Brokerage Commissions, Finder’s Fees, Or Other Forms Of Compensation Related In Any Way To Activities Undertaken By Any Person As A Result Of This Request.
i. Submission And Withdrawal Of Proposals.
(1) Proposals Must Be Sent Electronically To Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil).
(2) Proposals Must Be:
(a) Submitted On The Forms Prescribed And Furnished By The Government As A Part Of This Request Or On Copies Of Those Forms; Request For Proposals And Attachments A Through E.
(b) The Person Signing A Proposal Must Initial Each Erasure Or Change Appearing On Any Offer Form And Be Authorized To Do So Pursuant To 2.(a) Above. If The Respondent Is A Partnership, The Names Of The Partners Composing The Firm Must Be Included With The Proposal.
(3) Incomplete Submissions. Incomplete And/or Unsigned Submissions Will Not Be Evaluated Or Considered. The Government May Reject Any Submission That Fails To Furnish The Above Required Submittal Information. The Government May, At Its Discretion, Notify Any Respondent Whose Submission Is Rejected For Being Incomplete Of The Deficiencies In Its Submission. If It Appears That The Deficiency Can Be Cured Promptly And Before Submission Due Date, The Government May Allow The Respondent The Opportunity To Cure The Error And/or Omission And To Provide What Is Required To Complete The Submission By The Due Date. If A Respondent, Given The Opportunity To Cure Deficiencies Does Not Do So By The Due Date, That Proposal Submission Will Be Rejected.
(4) Late Offers And Withdrawals.
(a) The Government Will Not Consider Any Proposal Received At The Office Designated In The Request After The Due Date, Unless It Is Received Before The Government Makes Award And It Meets At Least One Of The Following Conditions:
1 It Is Determined By The Government That The Receipt Past The Due Date Was Due Primarily To Government Mishandling After Receipt By The Electronic Delivery Service At The Government Installation;
2 There Is Verification From The Electronic Delivery Service Tracking System That Establishes That It Was Delivered, And It Was Under The Government's Control Prior To The Due Date; Or
3 It Is The Only Proposal Received.
(b) Any Modification Of A Proposal Is Subject To The Same Conditions As In Paragraphs 3h.(4)(a)1-3.
(c) Acceptable Evidence For Electronic Submission Will Be The Time/date Stamp When Received By The Government.
(d) A Respondent May Withdraw Its Proposal By Submitting A Written Notice At Any Time To Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil). Proposals May Also Be Withdrawn In Person By A Respondent Or An Authorized Representative, If The Representative's Identity Is Made Known And The Representative Signs A Receipt For The Proposal Submitted. In The Event A Proposal Needs To Be Withdrawn, Contact Mr.jason Besser, (937-728-1850), For Coordination And Guidance.
(e) If An Emergency Or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Operations So That Proposals Cannot Be Received At The Office Designated For Receipt Of Proposals By The Exact Time Specified In The Request, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of The Request Or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Due Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Of Proposals Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Of Day Specified In The Request On The First Work Day On Which Normal Government Processes Resume.
(5) Any Information Given To A Prospective Respondent Concerning This Request Will Be Furnished Promptly To All Other Prospective Respondents If That Information Is Necessary In Submitting Proposals Or If The Lack Of It Would Be Prejudicial To Any Other Prospective Respondent.
(6) Respondents May Submit Modifications In Response To An Amendment As Long It Is Within Any New Due Date Proposed Under The Amendment.
(7) Respondents May Submit Proposals That Meet Or Exceed Stated Requirements.
(8) All Submissions Shall Be Clearly Marked With The Request Number (reference Request Title Page) And Be On Every Page.
(9) Table Of Contents. The Submission Shall Also Include A Table Of Contents That References All Requirements And Corresponding Parts.
j. Restriction On Disclosure And Use Of Data. A Respondent That Includes In Its Proposal Data That It Does Not Want Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose, Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes, Must Meet The Following Conditions:
(1) Mark The Title Page With The Following Legend: “this Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government And Shall Not Be Duplicated, Used, Or Disclosed --in Whole Or In Part --for Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Proposal. If, However, A Lease Is Awarded To This Respondent As A Result Of --or In Connection With -- The Submission Of This Data, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use, Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Lease. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government's Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contained In Sheets [insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets]”.
(2) Mark Each Sheet Of Data It Wishes To Restrict With The Following Legend: “use Or Disclosure Of Data Contained On This Sheet Is Subject To The Restriction On The Title Page Of This Proposal.”
(a) This Restriction Cannot Be Used To Override The Ability Of The Government To Amend The Request Pursuant To Paragraph 3.(a)(7)(d) To Provide Opportunity To Submit Revised Proposals.
(b) A Respondent’s Failure To Mark Restricted Disclosure On Submitted Data Shall Constitutes A Waiver By The Respondent.
k. Party That Will Execute Lease
(1) If The Lessor Is An Individual, That Individual Shall Sign The Lease. A Lease With An Individual Doing Business As A Firm Shall Be Signed By That Individual, And The Signature Shall Be Followed By The Individual's Typed, Stamped, Or Printed Name And The Words, “an Individual Doing Business As [insert Name Of Firm], As Provided In This Request At 2.(a).
(2) If The Lessor Is A Corporation, The Lease Must Be Signed In The Corporate Name, Followed By The Signature And Title Of The Officer Or Other Person Signing The Lease On Its Behalf, Duly Attested, And With Written Evidence Of This Authority To So Act As Provided In This Request At 2.(a).
(3) If The Lessor Is A Limited Liability Company, The Lease Must Be Signed In The Corporate Name, Followed By The Signature And Title Of The Officer Or Other Person Signing The Lease On Its Behalf, Duly Attested And With Written Evidence Of This Authority To So Act As Provided In This Request At 2.(a).
(4) If The Lessor Is A Joint Venture, The Lease Must Be Signed By Each Participant In The Joint Venture In The Manner Prescribed In Paragraphs (1) Through (3) Of This Provision For Each Type Of Participant. When A Corporation Is Participating In The Joint Venture, The Corporation Shall Provide Written Evidence That The Corporation Is Authorized To Participate In The Joint Venture.
(5) If The Lease Is Executed By An Attorney, Agent, Or Trustee On Behalf Of The Lessor, An Authenticated Copy Of The Power Of Attorney, Or Other Written Evidence To Act On Behalf Of The Lessor, Must Be Provided As Provided In This Request At 2.(a).
l. Lease Award
(1) The Government Intends To Award One Lease Resulting From This Request To The Respondent Whose Proposal Represents The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable To The Government After Evaluation In Accordance With The Requirements Of This Request.
(2) The Government May Reject Any Or All Proposals If Such Action Is In The Government's Interest. The Government May Also Cancel This Request At Any Time Prior To Award For Any Reason Or For No Reason.
(3) Discussions With Respondents After Receipt Of An Proposal Do Not Constitute A Rejection Or Counteroffer By The Government.
(4) The Government May Determine That A Proposal Is Unacceptable If The Costs Proposed Are Materially Unbalanced Between Line Items Or Subline Items. Unbalanced Costs Exist When, Despite An Acceptable Total Evaluated Cost, The Cost Of One Or More Line Items Is Significantly Overstated Or Understated As Indicated By Government’s Cost Analysis. A Proposal May Be Rejected If The Government Determines That The Lack Of Balance Poses An Unacceptable Risk To The Government.
(5) The Government May Disclose The Following Information In Post-award Debriefings To Other Respondents:
the Overall Evaluated Cost Or Price And The Evaluation Of Award Factors Of The
successful Respondent;
(b) The Overall Ranking Of All Respondents By Price, When Any Ranking Was Developed By The Agency During Source Selection; And
(c) A Summary Of The Rationale For Award
m. Service Of Protest
(1) Protests, As Defined In Section 33.101 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation, That Are Filed Directly With An Agency, And Copies Of Any Protests That Are Filed With The Government Accountability Office (“gao”), Shall Be Served On The Wpafb Realty Specialist, Via The Contracting Officer, By Obtaining Written And Dated Acknowledgment Of Receipt From The Realty Specialist, Via The Address For The Submission Of The Proposals, As Provided In This Request In Section 5.
(2) The Copy Of Any Protest Shall Be Received In The Office As Provided In This Request In Section 5, Within One Day Of Filing A Protest With The Gao.
4. Basis Of Award
a. Proposals Will Be Screened For Compliance With All Requirements. In Order To Promote An Efficient Competition And To Avoid The Unnecessary Expenditure Of Resources, The Government Reserves The Right, In Its Sole And Absolute Discretion, To Establish The Competitive Range At Any Point In The Evaluation Process And To Remove From The Competitive Range Any Respondent Whose Proposal, In The Judgment Of The Government, Stands No Reasonable Likelihood Of Being Selected For An Award. All Respondents That Have A Reasonable Chance Of Being Selected For Award Will Be Included In Such Competitive Range. Notwithstanding The Foregoing, The Government Is Not Obligating Itself To Establish A Competitive Range If There Are An Insufficient Number Of Proposalss Meeting The Requirements.
b. The Authorized Representative Will Conduct Discussions On Behalf Of The Government. The Government Is Not Obligated To Enter Into A Lease With Any Respondent, Until Discussions Are Completed And A Lease Is Executed By Both Government And Respondent’s Authorized Representative.
c. Award Factors.
award Will Be Made To The Respondent That Represents The Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Offer To The Government.
total Evaluated Price
the Government Will Evaluate Proposals For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For The 1st Year’s Rent Including The 9 Option Years And The Estimated Price For The Phased Tenant Improvements. Evaluation Of Options Will Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). Total Evaluated Price Shall Be Calculated Using The Following Formula:
item Price
item 1: Base Year Price Plus All Option Year Prices
$_________________
item 2: Phase 1 (due Apr 2025) Tenant Improvements Price
$_________________
item 3: Phase 2 (due Jan 2026) Tenant Improvements Price
$_________________
total Evaluated Price (items 1+2+3)
$_________________
5. Proposal Submission As Directed In This Request And Government Point Of Contact: Mr. Jason Besser (jason.besser@us.af.mil). Re: (enter Solicitation #)
Closing Date27 May 2024
Tender AmountUSD 7.3 Million
This is an estimated amount, exact amount may vary.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Civil And Construction...+2Consultancy Services, Civil And Architectural Services
United States
Details: Synopsis This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Presolicitation. Notice For Architect/engineering (a/e) Design Services; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330. Only The A/e Firms Responding To This Announcement By Submitting An Sf-330 Package On Time Will Be Considered For Initial Evaluation. Naics: The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code/size Standard For This Procurement Is 541330, Engineering Services. The Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5 Million In Annual Receipts. The Fsc/psc Is C1da, Architect And Engineering- Construction: Hospitals And Infirmaries. Set-aside: Notice Of 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside. This Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Firms Only. The Firms Registered And Visible In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov When Sf330 S Are Submitted. Failure Of A Prospective Sdvosb To Be Verified By The Sba Vetcert At The Time The Sf 330 Is Submitted Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration. All Joint Ventures Must Be Verified At Time Of Submission And Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 125.15 Prior To Contract Award. Prospective Contractors Are Cautioned That Proposal Submitted In Response To This Solicitation Must Meet The Criteria Identified By 38cfr, Part 74. The Sdvosb Concern Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Concern Will Comply With The Limitation On Subcontracting Requirements In Accordance With Vaar Clause 852-219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set Aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. Request For Information: The Deadline For All Request For Information (rfi) Is 4:00 Pm Ct On March 06, 2024. All Rfis Must Be Submitted In Writing Via Email To Jennifer Johnson, Contracting Officer, At Jen.johnson@va.gov And Eric Reis, Contract Specialist, At Eric.reis@va.gov. An Amendment To The Rfq Will Be Issued To All Prospective Firms Via Sam.gov And Will Include The Rfi And The Corresponding Government Response. Unless Formally Amended In Writing, All Terms And Conditions Of The Rfq Will Remain Unchanged. Sf 330 Date Of Receipt/due Date: Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit One (1) Electronic Sf 330 And Attachments (if Any) No Later Than (nlt) 10:00 Am (ct) April 02, 2024. For Informational Purposes: All Offerors Are Required To Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam / Www.sam.gov) At The Time Of Offer Submission. Firms Will Be Evaluated By The A/e Evaluation Board. The Most Qualified Firms Will Be Invited To Interview With The Selection Board. The Number Of Firms Selected To Interview Will Be Dependent On The Number Of Firms That Submit Sf-330s. Up To Twenty-five Will Interview With The Selection Board. Responses Should Be Submitted On An Sf330. The Sf-330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications Prospective Firms Shall Address All Selection Criteria Factors Within Their Submitted Sf330 Packages. Submission Of Information Incorporated By Reference Is Not Allowed. Interested Firms Shall Submit Sf 330 Via Electronic Transmission Via Email To Jennifer Johnson, Contracting Officer, At Jen.johnson@va.gov With A Copy To Eric Reis, Contract Specialist, At Eric.reis@va.gov By The Designated Date/time Specified. Please Provide Pre-solicitation Number, Nco 23 Ae-idiq, And Firm Name In Subject Line Of Email. When Submitting Sf330s, If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . Submittals Received After The Date And Time Identified On Page One (1) Will Not Be Considered. Ensure File Size Under 7 Mb. No Sf 330 Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Noncompliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation. Submitted Sf330s Will Include The Following Elements: 1. Standard Form 330 (rev. 07/2021) Architect-engineer Qualifications 2. Sf330, Section H: Additional Information Firms Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated By An A/e Evaluation Board. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf 330 Technical Proposals: General Solicitation And Contract Information: Network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Has An Ongoing Requirement To Provide Architect And Engineering (a/e) Services For Veterans Integrated Service Network (visn) 23. The Entirety Of Visn 23 Serves North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, And Nebraska; As Well As Some Clinical Leased Locations In Illinois, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. This Procurement Will Be Procured Pursuant To The Selection Of Architects And Engineers (formerly Known As The Brooks Act) Public Law 92-582, And As Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6 And Va Acquisition Regulations (vaar) And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part 836 And M836 Respectively. Approximately Twenty (20) Firm-fixed-price (ffp) Idiq Contracts Will Result From This Solicitation, To Include Negotiated Profit, Overhead And Hourly Rates For Anticipated Disciplines And For Use In Negotiating Ffp Task Orders. When Pricing Design For Task Orders Over The Life Of The Contract, The Government Will Require Fully Documented Compliance With The Mandates Prescribed In Far 15.404-4(c) (4)(i)(b) Regarding The 6% Design Fee Limitation. Pricing On Task Orders For The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed 6% Of The Estimated Cost Of Construction, Excluding Fees. It Is Nco23 S Intent To Solicit For A Period Of Performance Of Five Years With A Five-year Ordering Period. There Will Be A Minimum Order Guarantee Of $2,000.00 For Each Contract Awarded. Each Contract Will Also Have A Maximum Order Limitation Of $15,000,000.00 Per Contract For Life Of The Contract. If The Minimum Guarantee Is Not Met During The Base Year, The Government Reserves The Right To Unilaterally Issue A Task Order To Satisfy This Guarantee. If The Contractor Does Not Accept This Task Order, All Claims To The Minimum Guarantee Will Be Waived By The Contractor. There Is No Yearly Maximum. The Sum Of All Task Orders Issued Against The Contract Cannot Exceed The Maximum Contract Value Of $15,000,000.00. General Description Of Services Required: Nco 23 Is Seeking Firms With Qualifications And Experience In A-e Services For The Nco 23 Geographical Area As These Contracts Will Cover The Geographical Area Of Nco 23 Specifically. A Regional Map Will Be Provided As An Attachment. The Scope Of Work May Include, But Is Not Limited To, Site Investigations, Site Surveys, Feasibility Studies, Project Development Studies, Building Evaluation Reports, Master Plans, Engineering Studies, Concept Designs, Construction Documents, Design-build Bridging, Design-build Scope Preparation, Estimating Services, Procurement Support, Record Drawings, Constructability Reviews, Technical Design Reviews, Construction Administration Services, Shop Drawing Review And Approval, Construction Site Inspections, Post-construction Services, And Other A-e Services, To Include Incidental Related Work In Support Of Government Administered Construction Contracts, Facility Investigations And Research, And Planning Studies. Selection Process: This Notice Is A Request For Qualifications (rfq) Of A-e Firms/lead Designers Interested In Contracting For This Work. The A-e Firm As Used In This Rfq Means An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Association, Or Other Legal Entity Permitted By Law To Practice The Profession Of Architecture Or Engineering That Will Have Contractual Responsibility For The Project Design. This Procurement Consists Of A Two (2) Stage Evaluation Process. Stage One (1) Will Consist Of The Evaluation Of The Technical Submission Package. All Responsive Submissions Will Be Evaluated By The Technical Evaluation Board (teb). The Firms Will Be Ranked. After The Evaluation Of The Submissions, At Least Twenty-five (25) Of The Most Highly Rated Firms Will Be Invited For Interviews And Further Evaluated In Stage Two (2). Award Of The A-e Idiq Contract(s) Will Be Made To Approximately Twenty (20) Most Highly Qualified Firms Listed In Order Of Preference By The Teb. The Firms Must Ensure The Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Parts I And Ii Reflect The Entire Design Team. Rate/price Proposal(s) Will Be Requested Following The Selection Of The Most Technically Qualified Firm(s). The Current Threshold For The Requirement Of Certified Cost Or Pricing Data Is $2,000,000; Therefore, Submission Of Such Will Be Required For Each Contract. In Accordance With Far 15.403-4, Cost Or Pricing Data Will Be Required Of Each Awardee And Its Consultants In Order To Determine A Fair And Reasonable Price Prior To Contract Award. Submission Requirements And Evaluation Criteria For Stage One (1): Submissions Of Completed Standard Form 330 (sf 330) Received In Response To This Notice Will Be Evaluated By A Government Evaluation Board In Accordance With The Selection Of Architect And Engineering Statute, 40 U.s.c. Ch11, The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 36, To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Evaluation Of Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Offeror, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Offerors Are Responsible For Collecting And Submitting Past Performance Questionnaires With Their Final Packages To The Veterans Affairs (va) Network Contracting Office (nco) 23 Contracting Officer Before The Closing Date Of This Synopsis. Evaluation Criteria: Each Firm Must Demonstrate Their Qualifications With Respect To The Selection Criteria Listed Below. Evaluation Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e) Are Of Equal Importance; Criterion (f) Is Of Lesser Importance Than Criteria (a), (b), (c), (d) And (e); And Criterion (g) Is Of Least Importance And Will Be Used As A Tiebreaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Sf-330s Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firm/team Based On Submitted Sf-330 Responses. Failure To Provide Requested Data Or Comply With The Instructions In This Synopsis And Sf-330 Instructions Could Result In A Firm Considered Being Less Qualified Or Eliminated From Consideration. Specific Evaluation Criteria Include: A. Professional Qualifications: Sf-330, Part I, Block E. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information, Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Proposed Key Personnel (reference Primary Discipline List Below), Professional Registration, And Competence, Related Experiences To Accomplish This Work, Education, And Years With The Company. Key Personnel Shall Be Permanent Employees Of The Prime Firm/team Rather Than Temporary Contract Hire Employee Arrangements. Failure To Provide A Balanced Workforce In The Disciplines Listed Could Result In The Firm Being Considered Not Qualified. The Combination Of Criteria Below Will Be Used To Determine The Ability Of The Staff To Contribute To The Successful Completion Of Project Task Orders. Firms With Greater Breadth Of In-house Expertise Will Be Rated Higher Than Those Needing To Hire Sub-consultants. The Offeror S Team Shall Include Staff Members Licensed In The States Covering Veteran Integrated Service Networks (visn) 23 (pool 01) Found In The Statement Of Work (sow) In The Following Disciplines: Architectural Design Civil Engineer Structural Engineer** Engineering I.t. Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer* Electrical Engineer Landscape Design Geotechnical Engineer Cost Estimator Commissioning Agent Fire/life Safety Surveyor *for The Fire Protection Engineer (fpe) - Licensed Professional For Purposes Of This Evaluation Factor Shall Mean A Registered Professional Engineer (p.e.) Who Has Passed The Fire Protection Engineering Written Examination Administered By The National Council Of Examiners For Engineering And Surveys (ncees). Proof Of Passing The Examination And (4 Years) Required Experience Shall Be Submitted With The Proposal Or It Will Be Assumed The Fpe Does Not Meet These Qualifications. **for The Structural Engineer - Licensed Professional For Purposes Of This Evaluation Factor Shall Mean A Registered Professional Engineer (p.e.) Who Has Passed The 16-hour P.e. Structural Written Examination Administered By The National Council Of Examiners For Engineering And Surveys (ncees). Proof Of Passing The Examination And (4 Years) Required Experience Shall Be Submitted With The Proposal Or It Will Be Assumed The Structural Engineer Does Not Meet These Qualifications. In Addition, The Offeror S Team Shall Include Staff Members In The Following Disciplines And Shall Demonstrate Their Qualification: Project/program Manager Environmental Engineer Construction Management Quality Control Manager Security Specialist/engineer Interior Designer B. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: Sf-330, Part I, Section F. Region 3 Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract In Terms Of Recent And Relevant Experience With Regard To The Project Examples Described Below, As Well As Demonstrated Experience With Va Facility Design. The Evaluation Board Will Be Placing Emphasis On The Following Items When Evaluating This Factor: Experience With Designing Building Renovations (more Specifically For Hospitals And Office Spaces) Including Building Envelope, Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical (hvac And Plumbing), Electrical, Life Safety Upgrades, Fire Suppression Systems And Associated Alarms Systems And Utility Systems; I.t. Infrastructure; Leed Or High Performance And Sustainable Building Requirements Experience; Experience In Surveying Existing Facilities And Sites For Hazardous Materials And Contamination, And Design Including Remediation Of Such Hazards As Necessary To Complete The Work Of The Project. Experience In Design Of Projects That Include The Above Elements And Whose Design Fees Were $180,000 Or Higher Will Be Considered Very Advantageous. Example Projects: Submit Example Design Projects In Narrative Format That Highlight The Experience Factors Listed Above. Design Project Examples Should Not Exceed Two Pages Each. All Experience Factors Do Not Have To Be Included In A Single Project. The Offeror May Submit Multiple Projects To Demonstrate Experience In All Relevant Types Of Work, However, Do Not Submit More Than Five Projects Total. For Submittal Purposes, If A Completed Id/iq Task Order Is Submitted, The Completed Task Order Would Be Considered A Project . Do Not List An Id/iq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project . Instead, List The Relevant Completed Task Order(s) Or Single/stand-alone Contract. A) The Narratives Of Example Projects Should Show Contract Number, Issuing Agency, Project Name, A Current Point Of Contact Including Telephone And Email Information, Project Scope, Size, Location, Design Fees, The Total Number Of Modifications / Change Orders Issued During Performance Of Project, Date Of Project Completion, Estimate Of Construction Cost, Principal Design Elements And Features, Complexity Of The Job, Challenges Faced, Actions Taken, And The Resolution And Results Of Any Challenges Faced. In Addition, And If Known, List The Construction Contract Award Price, And The Total Number Of Construction Contract Modifications/change Orders And Their Total Value. B) Submissions Shall Include Details On Items Including But Not Limited To: (1) Experience With Design Of Similar Types/sizes Of Facilities; (2) Experience With Multi-phased Hospital Design And Construction Programs; (3) Experience With Construction And Renovation Phasing In Hospitals And Other Va Facilities; (4) Experience With Patient Aligned Care Team Clinic Planning And Design; (5) Experience Planning, Programming, Design, And Construction Of Campus Infrastructure To Include Boilers, Chillers, Electrical Distribution, Water And Wastewater Distribution, Parking Garages, Grounds, And Roads/sidewalks; (6) Experience With Infection Control During Construction; (7) Experience With Commissioning; (8) Experience In Providing Post Construction Award Services (shop Drawing Review, As-built Drawing And Quality Assurance Plan (qap) Preparation, Construction Inspection Services, And Operating And Maintenance Manuals). (9) Experience In Performing Quality Control Processes That Result In High-quality, Coordinated, And Complete Documents In Accordance With Pg-18-15 A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program C) Example Projects May Be From The Private Or Public Sector; However; Va Projects May Be Rated Higher. Projects Completed More Recently Will Be Evaluated More Advantageously. The Design Of All Example Projects Must Have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To The Sf-330 Due Date For This Solicitation). The Evaluation Will Consider The Relevancy (design And Construction Scope, Size And Location) Of Projects Identified. For The Purposes Of This Evaluation The A-e May Submit No More Than Two Example Projects Which Were Investigations Or Studies Only. The Investigation(s) Or Study(ies) Must Have Been Completed Within The Past Four (4) Years (prior To The Sf-330 Due Date For This Solicitation) As Well. D) Examples Of Work Submitted That Do Not Meet The Requirements Specified Here Will Not Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified And Eliminated From Further Consideration. Identify Any Key Personnel In Sf-330, Part I, Section G That Worked On The Projects And Their Role. Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Be Evaluated For Ability To Support The Range Of Work Required For This Contract, As Demonstrated By Firm S Submitted Projects. C. Capacity: Sf-330, Part I, Block H. Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, Coordinate, And Administer The Work Within The Prime And Among Any Teaming Partners. Teaming Partners To Be Included By The Prime Firm In Their Response Should Be Clearly Identified As Such For Evaluation Purposes And Will Later Be Agreed To During Negotiations Of Any Resultant Contract. Sf-330, Part Ii, Block 11 Will Also Be Evaluated To Assist In Determining This Factor. Sf-330 Part I Blocks C, D, F And Sf-330, Part Ii Will Also Be Evaluated To Support This Criterion. Nco 23 Will Consider Any Information Which May Be Pertinent To This Criterion, Including The Following: Capacity To Perform Work In-house And With Teaming Members. Demonstrate Active On-going Federal And Non-federal Work (address Current Dollar Value Of Work, Number Of Current Projects, Management Approach To Your On-going Work, And How The Team Will Support The Work Requirements Outlined In This Synopsis In Addition To Current Work). Quantify The A-e Teams Reserve Capacity (percent Of Available Capacity Or Man Hours Available Or Number Of Man Hours Available). Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Quantitative Data To Support An Assertion Of Sufficient Work-load Capacity. D. Experience In Construction Period Services: Sf-330, Part I, Block H. In A Two-page Narrative, Provide Supporting Information On The Firms Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates. Demonstrate How The Firm(s) Will Manage, Coordinate, And Administer These Services. Provide Information On Technology To Be Used During Field Inspections. Provide Any Additional Pertinent Information Relevant To These Criteria. Greater Weight Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Examples Of Completed Projects Where They Ve Successfully Completed These Services In The Past 18-months. E. Past Performance: Sf-330, Block H. For The Example Projects Provided Under Specialized Experience And Technical Competence, In A Single Page Narrative Form Provide Past Performance In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules For Each Example Project Submitted Under Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. In Addition To Past Performance Information Provided, The Evaluation Will Include Information Available Within The Va, Federal, State, Private Industry Or Other Sources. In Addition To The Narrative Described Above, Forward The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Of This Synopsis, To Each Project Point Of Contact. Completed Ppq Forms Shall Be Submitted As Part Of The Firms Proposal Package. Firms May Include Any Ratings, Letters Of Appreciation Or Performance, Awards Etc., For Relevant Experience; However, Federal Database Content And Ppqs Will Be Evaluated More Advantageously. Reponses Will Be Evaluated To Determine Firms Ability To Maintain Cost, Schedule, Quality, And Customer Satisfaction. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) As Long As It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 23, Attn: Eric Reis Via Email At Eric.reis@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. F. Geographic Proximity To The General Area Of The Requiring Activity As Well As Knowledge Of The Visn 23 Area. Sf-330, Part I, Block H. In Four Page Or Less Narrative Form Demonstrate Firm’s Familiarity With Local Conditions To Include Knowledge Of, And Experience Dealing With, The Regulatory Agencies, Geological Features, Logistics, Costs, Climatic Conditions And Local Design And Construction Methods. Narrative Shall Include Team Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Any Subconsultant Offices. The Narrative Shall Demonstrate How Inclusion In The Pool Will Be Advantageous To The Government. Offerors Must Affirm They Are Able To Practice At All Stations Listed For This Contract. G. Subcontracting Efforts: Commitment To Vha Shall Be Detailed In Sf-330, Part I, Block H. Offerors Shall Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors. Stage Two (2): After Receipt And Review Of The Qualifications, Nco 23 Will Hold Interviews Based On The Results Of The Evaluations (stage One (1)). At Least Twenty-five (25) Highest Technically Rated Firms Shall Be Short-listed And Move To Stage Two (2) Interviews. Award Of The A-e Idiq Contract(s) Will Be Made To Approximately Twenty (20) Most Highly Qualified Firms Listed In Order Of Preference By The Teb. Post-award Debriefs Will Be Conducted. Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With Far 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Does Not Apply To A-e Contracts. Joint Ventures: All Qualifications Packages Submitted By Joint Ventures Must Include A Copy Of An Executed Joint Venture Agreement (with Original Signatures) Which Fully Discloses The Legal Identity Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture, The Relationship Between The Members, The Form Of Ownership Of Each Member, And Any Limitations On Liability Or Authority For Each Member. An Authorized Representative Of Each Member Of The Joint Venture Must Sign The Contract Accompanying An Offer Regardless Of Any Agency Relationship Established Between The Members. In The Case Of Corporations That Are Joint Venture Members, The Corporation Secretary Must Certify That The Corporation Is Authorized To Participate In The Joint Venture, Either By Certifying In The Joint Venture Agreement, Or By Submitting A Separate Certification To The Government. The Joint Venture Must Also Provide A Certificate That Identifies A Principal Representative Of The Joint Venture With Full Authority To Bind The Joint Venture. Representations, Certifications, And Financial Information Must Be Submitted For Each Member Of The Joint Venture. Attachments:
Closing Date2 Apr 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
United States
Details: Contract Title
lock-out Tag-out (loto) System Evaluation Training And Procedures.
background
the Va Loma Linda Healthcare System (vallhcs) Requires A Contractor To Provide Periodic Evaluations Of Each Loto System Based On The Medical Center’s Loto Sop And Policy, And Applicable Sections Of 29 Cfr 1910 And 1926; Compliant Loto Training; And Loto Procedures Writing Services, At The Jerry L. Pettis Va Medical Center (vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Performance Work Statement (pws), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations.
objective
the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Provide All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, Parts, Software (needed For The General Operation Of The Equipment), Travel, Icra Barriers, Supervisors, And Qualified Personnel To Perform The Evaluations, Training, Develop Written Loto Procedures And Identify And Report Effective Techniques And Procedures Not Standardized In This Sop Or Policy And Report Non-compliant Patterns Not Covered By This Sow, As Per Below Scope.
scope
summary Of Tasks: The Firm Shall Provide All Tools, Supplies, Materials, Labor, Supervision, Transportation, And Project Management To Perform:
periodic Loto System Evaluations At Vallhs Either Biennially Or Annually (base Plus Four) Which Will Be Determined By The Medical Center At The Task Order Level. The Evaluation Will Consist Of 5 Parts:
a Review Of All Policies And Standard Operating Procedures (sop) (visn, Medical Center, Facilities Management Service (fms),
a Review Of The Inventory Of Written Loto Procedures,
an Evaluation Of A Sampling Of The Facility’s Loto System,
an Assessment Of The Authorized Employees’ Loto System Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (ksa).
an Audit Loto System Training Program.
loto System Training On An As-needed Basis. Training Frequency Will Be Determined At The Task Order Level.
develop Written Loto Procedures As Needed For Designated Equipment. The Frequency Will Be Determined At The Task Order Level.
additionally, The Firm Is Requested To Identify And Report Effective Techniques And Procedures Which Are Not Standardized In The Sop Or Policy And Identify And Report Non-compliant Patterns Which Are Not Specifically Covered By This Pws.
definitions:
the Firm: Refers To The Company Which Performs The Tasks Within This Pws.
technical Coordinator: A Va Employee Designated By The Medical Center To Order And Coordinate The Services As Listed In This Pws, Also Referred To As The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor).
loto System Evaluation Tasks
medical Center Loto Policy (mcp) And Sop Review:
examine The Most Current Mcp And Sop And Make Note Of:
deficiencies From Or Omissions Of Regulatory And Standards Requirements.
recently Published Changes To Regulations Or Standards Which Have Not Been Incorporated.
loto Written Procedures And Inventory Management:
review The Loto Procedures Inventory Spreadsheet And The Network Folder Which Contains All The Loto Procedure Documents. Identify And Not Deviations From The Following:
there Should Be Only One Protected And Current Master Loto Procedure For Each Piece Of Equipment.
superseded (expired) Written Procedure Files Should Be Deleted Or Overwritten With Updated Procedures.
written Loto Procedure Files Should Be Linked To The Digital Inventory Spreadsheet.
note: In Order To Accomplish This Task, The Firm’s Employee(s) Must Use A Va Employee As A Proxy To Access The Loto Files Located In The Va Network. The Firm’s Employees Shall Never Have Direct, Unsupervised Access To Any Information In The Va’s Network.
throughout The Evaluation, Identify Any Unauthorized Or Superseded Copies Of The Loto Procedures.
note: Copies Will Exist But Those Must Be Copies Of The Protected And Current Master Loto Procedure.
procedures Evaluation:
determine If Written Procedures Meet The Minimum Requirements By Evaluating A Sampling Of The Written Procedures. Request Assistance From Applicable Shop Supervisors To Assign Authorized Employees For The Following Tasks:
select The Following Written Lockout/tagout Procedures:
all High-pressure Boilers As Defined By Vha Directive 1810.
two (2) Different Types Of Steam Powered Devices (heater) Or Steam Control Devices (prv, Isolation Valves, Steam Traps).
two (2) Different Types Of Equipment Using 480 Vac Or More.
one (1) Piece Of Equipment Using 50 Vdc Or More.
two (2) Different Types Of Air Handlers.
two (2) Heavy Equipment Vehicles Which Use Hydraulics.
one (1) Overhead Power Rolling Vehicle Bay Door.
one (1) Vehicle Lift (motor Pool).
all Tagout Procedures.
any Equipment Which Has Had A Near Miss Over The Past 12-months.
two (2) Random Lockout Procedures From Each Of The Following Shops: Electrical, Hvac, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masons, And The Motor Pool.
note: If A Shop Has No Procedures Assigned To Them, Simply Skip Those Shops.
note: If The Facility Does Not Service, Maintain, Or Repair Any Items In (1) To (11) Above Then Skip Those Items, E.g., If All Vehicle Lifts Are Serviced By A Contractor, Then Skip Those Procedures.
for Each Of The Selected Lockout/tagout Procedures, Perform The Following:
verify That It Substantially Meets The Visn Format And/or Fms Sop.
verify That The Procedure Contains All Required Information Per Regulations, Standards, And Policies.
validate Information About Each Of The Energy Sources To Include:
stored Energy,
energy Magnitudes,
lockout/isolation Points,
required Lockout Devices For Each,
methods To Verify It Is Completely Deenergized.
determine If The Facility Conducts Periodic Inspections Of The Procedures:
if The Procedure Requires Tagout, Then Determine The Modifications Needed To Allow Lockout, E.g., Equipment Replacement, A Manufacturer’s Retrofit Device, An Approved Aftermarket Retrofit Device, A New And/or Different Lockout Device.
assessment Of Authorized Employees’ Loto Ksas: Request Assistance From The Facility’s Technical Coordinator To Assign An Authorized Employee From Each Shop/section For The Following Tasks.
observe Authorized Employees Perform Each Of The Written Procedures On Equipment Listed In Section Ii C.
the Authorized Employees May Perform An Actual Shutdown And Reenergization Of The Equipment Or Simulate It By Walking Around The Equipment, Pointing Out Actual Devices, Stating The Action(s) They Would Perform.
if Simulation Is Chosen, Have The Authorized Person Verbalize How They Would Accomplish A Requirement Which Is Not Associated With The Equipment, E.g., How Will They Notify Affected Employees, How To Check For Procedure Expiration, Or Who To Notify If Errors In The Procedure Need To Be Corrected.
evaluate The Abilities Of The Authorized Employees To Perform The Required Tasks To Include:
obtaining A Valid And Current Copy Of The Written Procedure.
making Required Notifications Using Effective Communication Modes.
obtaining The Correct Loto Devices And Locks.
obtaining The Correct Ppe And Energy Verification Equipment.
following The Procedural Steps To Shut Down, Completely Deenergize, Lockout The Equipment, And Properly Verify A Zero-energy State As Written Loto Procedure.
verbally Demonstrating An Understanding Of Maintaining Effective And Positive Control Of The Padlock Keys.
removing The Loto Devices And Reenergizing The Equipment.
making The Correct Notifications And Replacing The Loto Devices To The Proper Storage Area.
completing Required Documentation.
verbally Describing How To Perform A Ganged Lockout.
verbally Describing Who Is Allowed To Forcibly Remove A Lockout Padlock.
verbally Describing How To Turn Over A Locked-out Device During A Shift Change.
verbally Confirming That All Authorized Employees Working On A Piece Of Equipment Must All Install Lockout Devices, Padlocks, And Id Tags On Each Lockout Point, Including Work Conducted By Va Employees And All Contractors’ Employees.
document Items That The Authorized Employee Performed Exceptionally Well (best Practices), Errors Made, And Deficiencies In The Written Procedure.
loto Training Audit:
obtain Lists Of All Authorized Employees And Affected Employees And Their Loto Training Records.
examine Training Records Along With Other Loto Program Records To Determine Compliance With The Requirements Of 29 Cfr 1910.147(c)(7).
written Report:
prepare A Written Report Which:
identifies All Deficiencies And Gaps Along With Clarifying Information.
describes Errors Made By Employees. For Each Error Listed, State If Corrective Recommendations Were Provided And If The Error Is Expected To Be Made Again By Any Facility Employees.
provides Recommendations To Improve The Facility’s Loto System.
documents Techniques The Facility Performed Exceptionally Well (best Practices).
provide Copies Of The Written Report To The Facility’s Technical Representative, And The Vallhs Safety Manager.
timeline:
it Is Required That The Loto Evaluation:
will Begin No More Than 30 Calendar Days From The Date The Firm Was Awarded A Task Order.
onsite Portion Will Take No More Than Five Business Days.
onsite Portion Will Be Conducted On Consecutive Business Days.
the Final Evaluation Report Will Be Provided To The Facility’s Technical Representative And The Vallhs Safety Manager Within 14 Calendar Days Of The Completion Of The On-site Portion.
training
the Firm Will Provide Loto Training Compliant With Osha Requirements In General And Focus On The Requirements Of The Vallhs Loto Policy And Sop.
training Will Be Provided For Authorized Employees (initial And Refresher) And Affected Employees:
initial Authorized Employee (new Or Reassigned) Training Which Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And A Practical, Hands-on Guided Learning Period Which Will Require The Instructors To Be Onsite At The Designated Learning Facility.
refresher Authorized Employee Training Which Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And May Be Provided Onsite Or Via A Live And Interactive Virtual Venue Such As Teams Or Zoom.
initial And Refresher Affected Employee Training Will Consist Of A Classroom Instruction Period And May Be Provided Onsite Or Via A Live And Interactive Virtual Venue Such As Teams Or Zoom.
the Firm Will:
develop Training Objectives And Syllabi For The Different Training Courses, Ensuring They Meet Osha And Vallhs Sop Requirements.
provide A Syllabus For Each Type Of Training Session To The Facility’s Technical Coordinator For Review,
communicate And Coordinate Activities, Requirements, Equipment, And Support With The Technical Coordinator.
the Technical Coordinator Will Ensure The Following Tasks Are Accomplished:
organize Lists Of Employees Who Need Loto Training And Specify Which Training They Need (provided By Applicable Supervisors).
schedule The Training Sessions Which Meet The Firm’s And Employees’ Availability (coordinate With Supervisors).
review And Approve The Firm’s Training Curriculum (refer To The Visn 22 Loto Sop And/or Fms Sop And 1910.147).
coordinate Training Venues And Associated Items Including Classrooms, Practical Training Sites And Equipment, And Virtual Sessions,
provide A List Of Trainee Names And Associated Jobs/specialties To The Firm,
ensure Attendance Is Taken,
provide Training Completion Verification To Each Trainee’s Supervisor,
timeline
it Is Required That:
virtual Training Will Start No More Than 30 Calendar Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm,
onsite Evaluations Will Start Within 45 Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm,
this Timeline May Be Extended If The Firm And The Va Contracting Officer Mutually Agree In Writing On An Alternative Timeline. Changes In Timelines Will Not Commit The Va To Additional Charges For The Service.
develop Written Loto Procedures
evaluate Equipment For Which Any Department Within Vallhs Requests Newly Developed Written Procedures.
complicated Equipment Or Procedures Will Require Onsite Evaluation.
the Medical Center’s Technical Coordinator And The Firm Will Determine If An Onsite Evaluation Is Required.
otherwise, A Virtual Evaluation May Be Performed.
ensure The Procedures Conform To The Current Vallhs Loto Procedures Format And Comply With The Vallhs Sop And Osha Requirements.
provide Draft Written Procedures To The Medical Center’s Technical Coordinator For Verification.
final Versions Of The Written Procedures Will Be Provided Electronically To The Technical Coordinator For Inclusion Into The Medical Center’s Loto Procedures Inventory.
timeline
it Is Required That:
virtual Evaluations Will Start No More Than 21 Calendar Days After The Task Order Is Provided To The Firm, And Onsite Evaluations Will Start Within 30 Days.
draft Written Procedures Will Be Provided To The Technical Coordinator No More Than 14 Calendar Days After The Conclusion Of The Evaluation.
final Written Procedures Will Be Provided To The Technical Coordinator No More Than Seven Calendar Days After The Medical Center Returns The Draft Copy With Comments And Corrections.
this Timeline May Be Extended If The Medical Center Orders More Than 10 New Written Procedures Or If The Firm And The Va Contracting Officer Mutually Agree In Writing On An Alternative Timeline. Changes In Timelines Will Not Commit The Va To Additional Charges For The Service.
general Pws Information
regulations And Standards:
29 Cfr 1910.147
29 Cfr 1910 Subpart I
29 Cfr 1910.333
29 Cfr 1910.335
29 Cfr 1926.417
29 Cfr 1926.417
29 Cfr 1926.600(a)(3)(i),
29 Cfr 1926.702(j), Nfpa 70e (most Recent Edition),
sop Fms 090 Lockout Tag Out Program
nfpa 70 (most Recent Edition)
nfpa 70e (most Recent Edition)
nfpa 99 (most Recent Edition)
ansi/asse Z244.1
ansi/asse Z117.1
ansi A10.44-2006
respective Manufacturers’ Directions And Instructions
special Qualifications: The Firm Shall Demonstrate That All Lead Employees Assigned To This Project Possess Expert Knowledge Of Federal Regulations, Ansi Standards, And Nfpa 70e As Listed In Section L Of This Document Regarding Control Of Hazardous Energy, A.k.a. Lockout Tag Out (loto).
demonstration Of Expert Knowledge Shall Contain Two Or More Of The Following:
certified Safety Professional (csp),
certified Industrial Hygienist (cih),
five Or More Years Of Documented Experience Instructing Safety Courses Based On Nfpa 70e And/or Loto Portions Of 29 Cfr 1910 And 1926 For Accredited Institutions,
a Master Tradesperson (or Equivalent) With Experience Working In Industrial Or Healthcare Facilities And Using Loto Procedures.
five Or More Years As A Journeyman Tradesperson (or Equivalent) Working In Industrial Healthcare Facilities And Using Loto Procedures.
documented Experience, Training, Or Certifications Which Demonstrate Equivalent Levels Of Knowledge, Skills, Professionalism, And Aptitude.
the Firm Shall Ensure All Employees Possess Working Knowledge Of:
utility Systems On Large, Multi-building Campuses, Healthcare-related Machinery, And Equipment That May Require Loto, And
applying Osha Safety Regulations In Facilities As Described.
quality Control: The Firm Shall Establish A Quality Control Plan Specifying Standards Of Performance. The Quality Control Plan Shall Be Provided To The Technical Representative Who Will The Firm’s Performance Achieves The Standards.
security Requirements
the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required.
this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6.
period Of Performance
work Hours
normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 7:00 Am To 3:30 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Cor Or His/her Designee.
before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Cor And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel.
work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Cor Or His/her Designee.
all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor). Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed.
federal Holidays
new Year’s Day
january 01
martin Luther King’s Birthday
third Monday In January
president’s Day
third Monday In February
memorial Day
last Monday In May
juneteenth
june 19
independence Day
july 04
labor Day
first Monday In September
columbus Day
second Monday In October
veterans Day
november 11
thanksgiving Day
fourth Thursday In November
christmas Day
december 25
if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America.
identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations
identification
the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vallhcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vallhcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Cor Or Designee’s Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vallhcs Police If The Vallhcs Cor Or Designee Is Not Available.
parking
it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations.
smoking
veterans Health Administration (vha) Directive 1085, Dated March 5, 2019, Provides A Comprehensive Smoke-free Policy For Patients, Visitors, Contractors, Volunteers, And Vendors, At The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Veterans Health Administration (vha) Health Care Facilities. This Updated Vha Directive Implements A Smoke-free Policy For Patients, Visitors, Contractors, Volunteers, And Vendors At Va Health Care Facilities, As Defined In This Directive, Based On Scientific Evidence Regarding The Adverse Health Effects Of Secondhand And Thirdhand Smoke Exposures.
the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary For Health For Administrative Operations (10na) And The Assistant Deputy Under Secretary For Health For Clinical Operations (10nc) Are Responsible For The Contents Of This Directive. Questions May Be Referred To Vha Smoke Free: Vhasmokefree@va.gov.
this Vha Directive Is Scheduled For Recertification On Or Before The Last Working Day Of March 2024. This Vha Directive Will Continue To Serve As National Vha Policy Until It Is Recertified Or Rescinded.
weapons And Contraband
possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vallhcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court.
safety
all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vallhcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract.
contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property.
contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers’ Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137.
contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely.
contractor Personnel
contractor’s Program Manager
the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract.
contractor’s Employees
the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population.
contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc).
contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities
contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees’ Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government.
the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor’s Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel’s Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer.
insurance Coverage
the Contractor Agrees To Procure And Maintain, While The Contract Is In Effect, Workers Compensation And Employee’s Public Liability Insurance In Accordance With Federal And State Of California Laws. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damage To Property, Which May Be Done By Him, Or Any Employee Engaged In The Performance Of This Contract.
the Government Shall Be Held Harmless Against Any Or All Loss, Cost, Damage, Claim Expense Or Liability Whatsoever, Because Of Accident Or Injury To Persons Or Property Of Others Occurring In The Performance Of This Contract.
before Commencing Work Under This Contract, The Contracting Officer Shall Require The Contractor To Furnish Certification From His/her Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Specified By Far 52.228-5 And Per Far Subpart 28.307-2 Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Canceled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer.
contractor Is Required To Provide Copies Of Proof Of Workers Compensation And Employee Public Liability Insurance Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days After Notification Of Contract Award.
invoicing And Payment
overtime & Holiday Pay
any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor’s Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government.
contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For “availability” Or “on-call” Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein.
invoices
payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes.
the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vallhcs Cor All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation.
no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears In Accordance With Far 52.212-4, Para. (i). Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract.
payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required.
Closing Date9 Aug 2024
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