AE Demolish B214 Construct New Specialty Care 692-343

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) requires the services of an Architectural and Engineering contractor to complete a full design for a two story 15,000 Square Feet expansion to the existing Building 201A that shall match the historical and architectural design of the existing Bldg. 201A and other surrounding and adjacent brick buildings. The work will include the Design for demolition of building 214 and the construction of a new surface parking lot to accommodate the expanded area. The expansion will be related to Gastroenterological Service; procedures along with day surgeries and a new Sterile Processing Service space.



This design will use the existing building 201A design and evaluate that design to determine how to maintain various components and make it a simpler, more cost effective design. The exterior architectural design should be consistent with B201A and may or may not have a portico. The new expansion is required to match or complement the existing B201A and follow as close as possible, the "Manual for Built Resources" that will be provided to the designer for implementation of historical ideas and techniques for this work.



The design shall be sustainable and shall meet the VA's most recent Sustainable Design & Energy Design & Energy Reduction Manual.



The design shall require energy modeling. The complexity of the energy model should be in keeping with the design stage, progressing from simple during schematic design to a complete analysis in DOE2 or a similar approved tool for the final design development design. As documentation is provided for each design stage, the appropriate energy model should be provided to the VA as well.



The Selected AE firm will be required to perform all necessary on-site survey work for this project such as verifying record drawings, and existing site conditions. The selected AE firm shall furnish technical services for schematic design, design development, construction documents and post-construction services. It is expected the following key disciplines; but are not limited to, are required for this procurement, architectural, elevator, alarm system, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, landscape, interior design, sustainable design and cost engineering.



The selected firm shall prepare complete specifications and plans for:



a) Removal of utilities; b) erosion control; c) Building including environmental considerations such as asbestos and lead based paint; d) The building structure and all items within; e) Any temporary utility connections or bypasses; and f) any temporary traffic reroutes as may be needed for pedestrian and vehicular.



The procurement will be evaluated using the Brooks Act (PL-92-582). This is set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code for the procurement is 541310, and the size standard is $7 million. Eligible A/E firms general office must be located within a 300 mile radius of White City Oregon.



AE Firm Selection:



In accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6 and VA Acquisition regulation 836.6 the following evaluation criterions are listed in descending order of importance.



(1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required service.



Key personnel are defined as lead designers for key disciplines including the project manager and quality control manager to be assigned to this contract for both the consultant and subconsultants. Key personnel proposed are required to be licensed or certified professionals that make up the team.



(2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, were appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, LEED and/or Green Globes, and the use of recovered materials.



The proposed team shall provide a maximum of five specific completed projects that best illustrate overall team experience within the last three years.



(3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.



Describe the firm's ability to utilize an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines and the proposed team's ability to complete this project. Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Indicate specialized equipment available.



(4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. In its evaluation of past performance, in addition to information submitted by the firm, the Government will consider information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and any other sources deemed necessary by the Government.



(5) Location in general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of project. This area of consideration is a 300 mile radius between principal place of business and the White City VA, White City, Oregon. (mileage eligibility will be based on www.mapquest.com.



In addition to the evaluation criteria set forth in FAR 36.602-1 the board will consider secondary factors set forth in the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations 836.602-1.



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



(7) Record of significant claims against the client because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services.



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



To assist the Government in selecting the most highly qualified contractor, those firms slated as highly qualified may be interviewed or asked to submit supplemental responses.



Firms that meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit 1 electronic pdf copy of SF330 Part I and SF330 Part II and supplemental narrative where appropriate. Applications shall be submitted to Pamela Pope via e-mail Pam.Pope@va.gov prior to January 7, 2014, 2:00 PM mountain time.