36C24124R0001 0004.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office 1 VA Central Western Massachusetts HCS 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Chelsea Rodrigue chelsea.rodrigue@va.gov 413-584-4040x6712

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Central Western Massachusetts HCS

421 North Main Street

Leeds MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Revise the evaluation criteria as incorporated herein.

2. Extend the response due date to July 12, 2024, 13:00 EST.

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The phase 1 source selection evaluation criteria now read:

Each respondent’s SF 330 submittal package will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 36.6 procedures. The selection criteria, in descending order of importance will be as follows:

1. Specialized Experience/Technical Competence

2. Professional Qualifications

3. Past Performance

4. Capacity

5. Knowledge of the locality

6. Experience in Construction Period Services

7. Commitment to the use of SDVOSB, VOSB, and other Small Businesses as Subcontractors

1. Specialized Experience/Technical Competence Provide recent and relevant projects related to the Statement of Work with a similar magnitude (magnitude of construction for the design is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000) that demonstrates experience with VA Design Requirements or equivalent with significant existing condition renovation. A minimum of 3 projects should be for comprehensive designs of complex medical use such as Clinical Laboratory, Sterile Processing Service, Operating Rooms, Surgical Centers and the like. Projects should detail the design manual requirements and approach, specialized HVAC and Mechanical Systems such as specialized clinical hood systems and hazardous clinical waste disposal. Projects should also detail working with end users and reviewing manufacturer equipment to coordinate added heat loads to the new HVAC system.

Recency is defined as performance occurring within five (5) years of the date of this notice, except that ongoing projects must have begun no less than one (1) year prior to the issuance of this notice.

Relevancy is defined as performance of work on projects that are similar in scope to the type of project anticipated under the resultant contract.

This factor evaluates the amount of experience and technical competence the firm has in designing similar types of projects.

Respondents must provide five (5) recent and relevant projects; any project provided in addition to the five are not required but will be considered if provided. The following information is required for all projects provided under this criteria:

· Contract/Task Order Number

· Project Title

· Location

· Prime Firm with % of self-performed work

· Subconsultants

· Start and Completion dates

· If project is not yet complete, identify the current phase/stage of the project.

· Fully completed projects will carry more weight than projects still in design

· Cost of Construction

· Description of the project in sufficient detail and clearly document how it is relevant to the scope of this project

2. Professional Qualifications Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.

The A/E firm will be evaluated according to their ability to demonstrate the education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm of key management and technical personnel as is normally expected of a company actively providing the required services and shall have demonstrated experience to perform a project such as this within a VA Medical Center or hospital environment.

Firms shall provide brief resumes of proposed team members who will specifically serve as the project managers and designers of record, as well as of other relevant team members or subcontractor team members who will perform technical tasks under this contract. Subcontractor team member resumes shall indicate their record of working together with the prime contractor. The minimum required disciplines are Architecture, Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), Electrical, Fire Protection, Interior Design, Industrial Hygienist, Cost Estimator.

The Designers of Record shall perform and direct the design within their respective discipline and shall sign and seal the drawings. All Designers of Record must be professionally registered in their discipline, and this must be shown on their resume. Each resume shall include a minimum of three (3) specific completed projects that best illustrate the individual team members experience in their technical field relevant to this project scope; any project provided in addition to the three (3) will not be evaluated as part of this criteria.

3. Past Performance Firms will be evaluated for past performance on recent and relevant contracts with Government agencies (emphasis on VA work) and private industry in terms of cost control, professional performance, general management, cooperativeness, quality of work, compliance with performance schedule, and a record of significant claims against the firm due to improper or incomplete A/E services (references required).

The evaluation may consider Past Performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references and contact parties other than those identified by the offeror, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current, accurate, and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror. The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

Respondents with no previous past performance shall state so when addressing the selection criteria. Documentation supplied should detail firms’ ability to work with government entities and design standards or similar relevant experience with other entities.

The following information is required for evaluation of past performance:

The A/E firm shall submit past performance evaluations (from CPARS if experience was on a Government contract) for projects provided under Evaluation Criteria 1, Specialized Experience/Technical Competence. In addition to the past performance evaluations the firm shall provide owner points of contact for each project listed to include name, title, telephone number, e-mail, contract number, project name, project description, and start and completion dates.

Recency is defined as performance occurring within five (5) years of the date of this notice, except that ongoing projects must have begun no less than one (1) year prior to the issuance of this notice.

Relevancy is defined as performance of work on projects that are similar in scope to the type of project anticipated under the resultant contract.

If there is no CPARS data available, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) will be accepted. Please utilize the attached PPQ document. PPQs shall be submitted to the CO not later than the closing date for receipt of the SF 330s. Email PPQs to Chelsea.Rodrique@va.gov. The subject line shall state 36C24124R0001 Past Performance for (Name of Company.) NOTE: A/E Firms must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the CO. Firms should follow up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the CO in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the SF 330 package.

Note: We recommend you contact every reference listed and let them know we may contact them for information. Their timely replies would be appreciated.

4. Capacity Capacity to accomplish work in the required time.

The A/E Firm shall show current and projected workload within the firm overall and for the specific team members. Documentation supplied shall support that the firm has the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. In addition, please highlight all work awarded by the VA in the previous twelve (12) months.

5. Knowledge of the Locality Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project.

The A/E Firm must demonstrate that it has general knowledge of the locality of the project by providing experience working in Massachusetts or the general geographical area of the project and displaying knowledge of the locality to include project site features such as permit requirements and local laws and regulations.

Respondents will be evaluated by providing three (3) projects that demonstrate their knowledge of the locality; any project provided in addition to the three will not be evaluated as part of this criteria.

6. Experience in Construction Period Services Respondents must provide one (1) recent project from the five (5) projects provided under Factor 1, Specialized Experience, and provide a narrative on how the A/E incorporated the following into their project:

· Professional field inspections during the construction period

· 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 Any project provided in addition to the one (1) will not be evaluated as part of this criteria.

7. Commitment to the use of SDVOSB, VOSB, and other Small Businesses as Subcontractors Respondents must provide a narrative on how they will commit to the use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses, Veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors.

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