A/E Design - Construct Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Center

Added: Oct 26, 2015 3:46 pm ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING (A/E) DESIGN SERVICES: The WBJ Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC is seeking qualified A/E Firms to furnish professional design services for project 544-1604 Construct Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Center. 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.



Construct Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Center



The purpose of this minor construction project is to design and ultimately construct a new prosthetic and sensory aid center at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, SC. This project will address the needs of VA patients and employees with a specialized program that is designed to provide prosthetic/orthotic services to the disabled veteran. The design developed will provide adequate direction for the complete construction of the rehabilitation facility.



This project will construct a building to address the 12,000 square feet of space gap. The project will also address 1,000 square feet of administrative gap, 1,500 square feet of support gap, and 2,000 square feet of common/swing/construction gap. The Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Service is a specialized program, designed to provide prosthetic/orthotic services to the disabled Veteran. Prosthetic services are distinguished as functions related to the replacement of missing parts of the body. Orthotic services are characterized as functions that support existing parts of the body. These services may include but not be limited to the procurement and fabrication of artificial limbs, aids to the blind, hearing aids, upper and lower extremities, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, orthopedic shoes, plastic eyes, cosmetic ears, noses or major facial restorations, eyeglasses, automobile adaptive equipment and major life support systems, i.e., environmental controls and home dialysis units.



A/E shall provide full and complete new construction design and specifications detailed in the Solicitation Documentation. Location of the structure shall be recommended by the A/E service with final approval by the VA. The rehabilitation facility is proposed to be located in the parking lot north of building 2. The A/E service will be responsible for determining a layout and arrangement. It is anticipated that the new construction will result in the addition of 14,500 GSF to the Columbia, SC VAMC Campus.



Value engineering is encouraged and shall be noted at each design review. The project will include but is not limited to new construction of a 14,500 GSF prosthetic and sensory aid center, HVAC and other utility work, interior finishes, utility coordination and site work. Design and construction shall adhere to all applicable VA standards and specifications. Construction may be 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 $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.



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 400 mile radius of the Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209



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 1:30 PM EST Monday, November 23, 2014.



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