578-11-007 - AE Design for Build Physical Plant (Boiler) Request for SF 330's

This is a request for Standard Form 330, not a request for proposal. Provide Professional Architectural Engineering (A/E) Design services to Design Physical Plant (Boiler) at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Ref. VA69D-11-RI-0336.



Design will include but is not limited to preparation of drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all facets of work and trades necessary to facilitate award of a construction contract in order to build approximately 14,000 gross square feet Physical Plant (Boiler). Construction period services, to include site visits during construction, are part of the scope. The work also involves designing for installation of a four-boiler steam distribution Center, domestic water pumping system, fuel oil storage system and central chilled water system.



This A/E scope constitutes a basic outline of work and in no way outlines all of the details for the design of this project. It is recommended that a detailed inspection of the premises be initiated to determine the needs and conditions for the design and plans for this project. Copies of the original proposed site drawings/ are available for A/E use. However, A/E shall verify their validity before start the design.



The selected A/E firm shall furnish a complete design package to include plans, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, views, details, sections, elevations, shop drawings, working drawings, edited specifications, site visits, and related information as required by the contract.



The selected A/E firm shall collaborate with the VA's designated Utilities Commission Authority in the Design Phase and through the Construction Phase. The A/E shall be solely responsible for the management and professional design, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the contract.



The selected A/E firm shall specify, in the construction design specifications, use of the maximum practicable amount of recovered materials consistent with the performance requirements, availability, price reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness. Where appropriate, this project shall also require the architect-engineer to consider energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction to the maximum extent practicable in developing the construction design specifications.



AE design cost estimate is between $2,000,000- $5,000,000. Area of consideration is restricted to 150 miles of the Hines VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Submit two (2) copies of SF 330 with appropriate documentation by close of business May 06, 2011. Mail information to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Attn: Dean Regazzi, 5000 West National Avenue, Building 5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0005. Selection criteria will be based on: 1) Professional qualifications necessary for performance of required services; 2) Specialized experience and technical competence of the A/E firm with similar type projects; 3) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies; 4) Location of A/E firm; 5) Experience and roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects; 6) Cost control and estimating effectiveness; 7) Proposed design approach and design sustainability; 8) Project control and management plan; 9) Miscellaneous capabilities, awards, prior legal issues/outcomes; 10) Consideration for SDVOSB and 8(a) firms.



No bid packages are available. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). NAICS #541310 applies. Award is subject to the availability of funds.