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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 03, 2011 FBO #3417
DOCUMENT

C -- A/E - CORRECT B-41 FCA DEFICIENCIES - Attachment

Notice Date

4/1/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541310 — Architectural Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;76 Veterans Avenue;Bath NY 14810
 

ZIP Code

14810
 

Solicitation Number

VA52811RP0140
 

Response Due

5/1/2011
 

Archive Date

6/30/2011
 

Point of Contact

Mark Simonson
 

E-Mail Address

4-4755<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services related to VA Medical Center project 528A6-11-624; A/E Service, Correct FCA Deficiencies in Building 41. The VA Medical Center, Bath, New York is seeking professional firms architect/engineering firms, under NAICS code 541310, to provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to Correct FCA Deficiencies in Building 41. The scope of this project is to renovate/replace the elevator, make the restrooms ADA accessible, replace the flooring (VCT in hallways and Carpeting in the offices) and ceiling tile on the 2nd and 3rd floors, seal the foundation walls, and re-grade the Southside of the building for drainage, and upgrade the fire alarm system for ADA accessibility. All designs will follow, but not limited to, VA Space and Planning Specifications, in conjunction with the VA Master specifications as outlined in VA Handbook 7610. The design will also be done to ensure that the construction/renovation design meets all the requirements/specifications for local, state, and federal codes. The estimated construction cost for the design must fall within the VA budget. EXISTING CONDITIONS The elevator is in need of a controls modernization and code upgrade for accessibility. The current restrooms are not ADA accessible and need to have the finishes and door hardware upgraded. The current VCT, carpeting, and ceiling tile on the 2nd and 3rd floors, are beyond expected lifetimes and are worn out. A large part of the building's foundation (300 sqft) is leaking and needs to be sealed. The exterior landscape needs to be redone to improve the direction water moves around the building. The Johnson's Controls fire alarm panel is outdated and does not meet current ADA accessibility requirements. The items that are being addressed in this project are FCA deficiencies 20409, 127618, 124991, 124992, and 127619. A/E SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.Provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to address the noted building deficiencies. Services will included all Site/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering or Architectural work associated with this project. Final design submission shall include phased drawings of all abatement, demolition, and construction work as required to allow the continuous use, with minimal interruption of services, to all of the buildings and associated areas. Provide an NFPA/Life Safety Code review and make sure all building codes are addressed with the project. Provide any asbestos services during design or construction as needed. 2.Provide contract specifications utilizing the VA Master Specifications available at www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Edited specifications are to be provided to the Bath VAMC electronically by either email or on a CD rom. All edited specifications are to be edited to the specified project and have all impertinent specs and information removed. 3.Attend design review meetings and make all necessary site visits during design to gather information necessary from the existing sites, building plans, utility plans, etc. to provide a complete assessment of the proposed work. 4.Assess the intent and scope of this project and work with the Medical Center staff to develop a final design and cost estimate to best suit the needs and constraints of the government, while incorporating VAMC Bath Engineering Service, VA Network 2, or any other government comments. 5.Provide an electronic set and one (1) hard copy set of "Architectural E1" (30"x42") size working drawings, specifications, and cost estimate at the 50% and the 100% review stage. Also, provide an electronic set and one (1) set of drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer licensed in the State of New York, specifications, and cost estimates at final design submission. Electronic set at 100% final stage is to be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD 2006 formats. 6.Project completion of construction documents, including final design, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimate is to be 90 days from award of contract. 7.Provide a detailed material/labor cost estimate for construction of this project at the 100% review stage. 8.Bring final construction documents back to site and ensure that the design is complete and construction will to be able to be done, with no/minimal changes required. Complete understanding of design vs. actual site conditions by both the A/E and VA engineering staff. 9.Attend pre-bid job walk and provide all engineering responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue an addendum, if necessary. 10.Provide a technical review of all project submittals/shop drawings related to the project and provide all required responses to any design/conflict questions encountered in these areas during construction in an expeditious manner. A walk through is required at the end of the construction to provide a punch list of items to ensure the "completeness" of the construction, both technologically and physically. 11.Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction term. 12.Upon completion of the project, provide two (2) sets of stamped "Architectural E1" (30"x 42") as-built drawings, as well as a complete set in PDF and AutoCAD 2006 formats. The following evaluation criteria will be used during the A/E selection process: 1.Team proposed for this project; 2.Proposed management plan; 3.Previous experience of team proposed for this project; 4.Location and facilities of working offices; 5.Proposed design approach for this project; 6.Project control; 7.Estimating effectiveness; 8.Miscellaneous experience and capabilities; 9.Sustainable Design 10.Awards & recommendations; 11.Insurance & litigations. The socioeconomic set-aside for the procurement of these A/E services is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside. Interested firms desiring consideration must have a working office located within 150 miles of the Bath, New York city limits. All interested small business A/E firms are invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications and for any consultants, on SF 330 Extra Sections E and F. Standard form 330 can be obtained at the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6. The estimated construction cost for this project is $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541310 and small business standard size is $4.5 million. Responses must be received by May 2, 2011. Electronic submission of SF 330's is preferred; email completed SF330's to mark.simonson@va.gov Subject Line: VA528-11-RP-0140 - SF330. Mailed submission can be sent to: Bath VAMC, Attn: Mark Simonson, VA528-11-RP-0140, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BaVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA52811RP0140/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-528-11-RP-0140 VA-528-11-RP-0140_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=187869&FileName=VA-528-11-RP-0140-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=187869&FileName=VA-528-11-RP-0140-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: VA Medical Center;76 Veterans Avenue;Bath, NY

Zip Code: 14810
 

Record

SN02414992-W 20110403/110401234356-d39b8f3e79a3965aad81ef9128d95041 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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