Biloxi Two-Step Design Build (VA-18-00019627) William Roberts - COR PO # 520-C90196

INTRODUCTION:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids and subsequently awarding a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Design-Build construction of a fully functional Photovoltaic Solar System for the VA Medical Center Biloxi located at 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Provide the necessary labor, material, equipment and qualified supervision to design and construct a fully functional Photovoltaic Solar System for the VA Medical Center Biloxi located at 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531. The Scope of Work shall include the base and option items listed below.
Base Item
Site 1: Surface Parking Lot - Carport PV (see site plan attachment 11). The intent for Site 1 is to have carport structures providing a minimum 550 kW of power (DC Wattage). The carports are to be double cantilevered steel frame structures and rail supported modules (i.e. the solar module arrays will attach to rail supports rated for 140 mph winds and NOT a metal standing seam type roof). The steel frame is to be painted white. At each of 4 potential entrances to this site install a height indicator over both travel lanes that limits entrance to 8 feet and 6 inches so as to provide protective measure for steel canopy and PV module railing system.
The electric power generated by this Solar PV system may be supplied to the closest switchgear with available capacity that connects to the facility distribution system. The surface parking lot adjacent to the parking garage is constructed of asphalt pavement and concrete traffic islands to control traffic movement and to contain landscaping. The parking lot has 2-lane traffic between parking bays that are all striped perpendicular to the traffic lanes. The parking lot has trees along the perimeter and in several of the traffic islands. The trees located in the traffic islands adjacent to the proposed canopies are to be removed and hauled off site. Tree stumps and roots are to be grinded to a minimum of 6 inches below existing grade.
A $100,000 allowance for Utility interconnection fees/equipment/services is included. Actual amounts will need to be determined after award of contract.
Option Item
Site 2: Building 25 electric scooter charging station and covered parking (see site plan, Attachment 11). The intent for site 3 is a steel framed structure providing a minimum 2.5 kW of power (DC Wattage). The steel framed structure shall cover the 7 spaces at the existing electric scooter charging station area located at Building 25 (see site plan). A solar module array will connect to the facilities distribution grid. The steel framed structure is to be anchored into the concrete footings that already exist at this location. The steel framed structure is to be painted white and is to have rail supported modules that are designed for 140 mph wind loads.
Option Item
Site 3: Building 14 roof top PV (see site plan, Attachment 11). The intent for site 3 is to construct a solar PV system providing a minimum 40 kW of power (DC Wattage) that connects to the metal standing seams of the existing roof of Building 14. It is proposed to locate the inverters and combiners in the conditioned attic space of Building 14 and to tie the power generated by the PV system into the facility distribution system at the nearest transformer.
Work includes but is not limited to the equipment and material selection, all structural elements, concrete placement, grounding/ bonding, lightning protection, DC / AC electrical distribution, Lighting under carport canopies, grading, trenching and asphalt replacement and installation of a complete Photovoltaic solar system.
The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of installation to meet the requirements of this contract. All work shall comply with OSHA, VA Design Standards and local code requirements including seismic requirements. VA Design Standards can be found at the following link: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/
ADMINISTRATIVE:
This Pre-Solicitation Document is being posted to stay current with FBO posting requirements. The solicitation will be posted today on FBO Number 36E77618R0102
The solicitation will be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 15, 19, and 36 and will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures listed in the solicitation. The solicitation will be advertised as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. The applicable NAICS code is 237130 with a size standard of $36.5 million. The solicitation will be issued on September 5, 2018. The period of performance is approximately 453 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. The FAR Magnitude of Construction is expected to be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to Carlton.Moreland@va.gov Telephone calls will not be accepted..