520-23-113 Restore Bldg. 19

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking Architect-Engineer (A/E) services for Project 520-23-113 to restore Building 19's exterior envelope and upgrade utility infrastructure at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. The comprehensive design services will cover multiple engineering disciplines including architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, industrial hygiene, telecommunications, and interior design. Evaluation criteria will focus on professional qualifications, specialized experience, past performance, construction period services experience, capacity to accomplish work, geographical knowledge, and commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses as subcontractors. Interested firms must submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) qualification packages electronically, with a 10-page narrative limit, demonstrating expertise in VA hospital design. The response deadline is set for May 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with a proposal archive period of 99 days after the response date.

The contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, with potential construction costs estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 and design costs limited to 6% of the construction estimate. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and SBA databases, with a focus on preserving the historic building's character while addressing structural, electrical, plumbing, and environmental needs. The project timeline spans approximately 300 calendar days, including multiple design review stages at 35%, 75%, and 95% completion. Specific design requirements include replacing wood sidings, treating exterior walls, replacing windows, upgrading electrical systems, addressing water intrusion issues, and implementing accessibility improvements. Contractors will need to comply with VA technical guidelines, historic preservation requirements, and various codes including NFPA, OSHA, UBC, and EPA standards.