544-16-1-5256-0002 - upgrade elevator

Added: Jul 28, 2016 1:38 pm ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING (A/E) DESIGN SERVICES: The WBJ Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC is seeking qualified A/E Firms to furnish professional services for project 544-16-101 Upgrade Elevator Systems. Responses should be submitted on a Standard Form 330. The SF-330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP type in SF330 in the "Find a Form" block and click on search.



A.1 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Upgrade Elevator Systems

The purpose of this project is to Upgrade Elevator Systems at the Columbia, SC VAMC. The project consists of upgrading multiple elevator units.



A/E shall provide full and complete design, specifications, and estimates as stated within the Supplement B document. The objectives are, but not limited to:

" Conduct an operational and maintenance assessment with recommendations

" Correct code related deficiencies

" Modernize cab interiors

" Provide updates to elevator equipment rooms and shaft spaces

" Upgrade analog controls to complete digital

" Installation of new energy savings fixtures

" Repair of existing components



The Certification & Accreditation requirements do not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required.



A/E shall provide full and complete design and specifications as stated within the Supplement B document. Value engineering is encouraged and shall be noted at each design review. Design and construction shall adhere to all applicable VA standards and specifications. Construction shall be planned and phased to minimize disruptions to the operations of the Medical Center.



The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.



The estimated construction cost range for this project is approximately $100,000 and $250,000.



All offerors are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-73 the total cost of the architect or engineer services contracted for must not exceed six (6) percent of the estimated cost of the construction project plus any fees for related services and activities. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.236-2 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, will be applicable to this procurement action. Design limitation costs will be provided to the most highly rated AE firm selected to complete the design.



The awarded A/E firm will prepare drawings and specifications in sufficient detail such that qualified outside General Contracting companies can prepare accurate and timely proposals for the desired work. The awarded A/E firm is responsible for ensuring that the specifications and drawings supplied fully represent all of the work described in the Request for Proposal (RFP). 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.



Submitted SF330s will include the following elements:



1. Standard Form 330 (Rev. 3/2013) - Architect-Engineer Qualifications

2. SF330, Section H: Additional Information

a. Management Plan

i. Management Process

ii. QA/QC

iii. Cost Control

iv. Schedule Control

b. Proposed Design Approach



Follow SF330 instructions when developing responses and also include additional information in Section H listed above. Interested firms shall submit five (5) printed and bound copies and two (2) electronic copies on compact disk of their SF 330 with appropriate documentation. 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.



Firms submitted SF330s will be evaluated by an A/E evaluation board, scored and ranked according to score. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate SF 330 technical proposals:



a. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services;

b. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials.

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

d. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules.

e. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project.

f. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness.

g. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services.

h. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.

i. Acceptability under other appropriate evaluation criteria; i.e. SF330, Section H:





THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION 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 SF330 PACKAGE ON TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR INITIAL EVALUATION.



This project is 100% set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns and the award of a firm fixed price for this project is anticipated. The NAICS code for these projects is 541310 and the applicable small business size standard is not more than $4.5 million in annual gross revenues averaged over the past three years. Interested parties shall ensure current state licensing, shall have current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://ccr.gov, verified as a SDVOSB in VetBiz information pages (VIP) at hrrp://vip.vetbiz.gov and reporting to VETS 100 program at https://vets100.dol.gov.vets100login.htm. SDVOSB verification is mandatory to be considered for award.



This requirement is being procured in accordance with The Brooks Act of 1972, Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.6 (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6 (VAAR).



This project includes a requirement for site visits and coordination on design reviews, A/E firms will be required to attend meetings in person on site at the WBJ Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Due to this requirement, the area for consideration for this acquisition is restricted to A/E firms with an operating office located within the local geographic region of the WBJ Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC.



The local geographic location of consideration for this project is: AE firm must be located within a 200 mile radius of the Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209



The local geographic location area of consideration for an Offeror is: AE firm must be located within a 200 mile distance between the principal business address listed in VETBIZ and the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, SC 29209. Determination of mileage eligibility will be based on a driving mileage calculation between the principle business address associated with the SDVOSB vendor's address as listed in VETBIZ and the place of performance.



Offerors opting to mail proposals shall submit proposal packages to the Department of Veterans Affairs.



By Mail Delivery:



William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center

Attn: Robert Holbrook, Contract Specialist

Bldg 22 Room 3B108

6439 Garners Ferry Road

Columbia, South Carolina 29209



Offerors opting to hand deliver proposals shall submit proposal packages to the Department of Veterans Affairs.



By Hand Delivery:

William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center

Attn: Robert Holbrook, Contract Specialist

Bldg 22 Room 3B108

6439 Garners Ferry Road

Columbia, South Carolina 29209



Firms shall submit proposals not later than 11:30 AM EST Thursday, August 25, 2016.



All questions regarding this announcement must be e-mailed to the contracting office at robert.holbrook3@va.gov.