C1DA--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Design Hot Springs, SD - 568A4-21-702

Changes to the original SOW Hot Springs, SD EHRM

Please see the attached updated SOW dated 2-26-21

This modification changes the estimated construction cost in the SOW from $20,475,000 to $18,427,500 in the following section:

3. DESIGN WITHIN FUNDING LIMITATIONS The design shall be prepared by the A/E so as to permit the award of a construction contract, using Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures for the construction of the facilities, at a cost that does not exceed the project s estimated construction cost (ECC) of $20,475,000 $18,427,500. Included in design will be 10% worth of deducts to ensure that a construction contract can be issued for the VA s budgeted amount.

And in the following Section adds the following after the last existing paragraph.

12. PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The AE shall design a construction schedule window of 273 calendar days with the intent to align with the following:

Construction Award: *2-1-22

Construction Complete: *11-1-22

*Note these are estimated dates and subject to change.

Addition to Section 5 - PHASE I SF330 SELECTION CRITERIA in FACTOR 1 of SF330 Request Hot Springs, SD EHRM

This modification ADDS the following instruction TO Factor 1 - Professional Qualifications in section 5. PHASE I SF330 SELECTION CRITERIA:

Offer must include the following statement of SDVOSB compliance when submitting the personnel proposed to perform the work under this requirement: I [signatory authority]___________________, [company] __________________ certify that the team proposed to perform under this requirements demonstrates the capability of 50% SDVOSB performance in compliance of 48 CFR 852.219-10

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR STANDARD FORM (SF) 330'S ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATION PACKAGES ONLY. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF 330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY, NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOTE: Although the SOW is attached, no referenced SOW-Attachments are included at this stage.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is seeking sources and intends to award a firm-fixed price design contract for Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for Project #568A4-21-702 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Hot Springs, SD design project located at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center, 500 North 5th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747. The A-E shall provide investigative and feasibility design services, schematic design drawings, design development drawings, construction documents, final bid documents, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, narratives, bidding support services and construction period services.

The A-E Services contract that is anticipated to be awarded will be procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute [formerly known as the Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 36.6 Architectural and Engineering Services, VA Acquisition Regulation 836.6, and VA Acquisition Manual M836.6 Architect-Engineer Services. In accordance with FAR 36.209 Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms, no contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION

This project is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSB). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services and the annual small business size standard is $16.5M. This project requires a full design team to complete this project. The projected award date for the anticipated A-E contract is on or before June 3, 2021.

The anticipated period of performance for completion of design is 147 calendar days after notice of award. The FAR 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitation (APR 1984), for this project is $20,475,000.

3. SCOPE OF DESIGN

A/E Part One Services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes site visits, field investigations, conducting studies and user interviews to prepare design drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all facets of work. This work is to include all trade disciplines to facilitate the construction project to upgrade the facilities electrical distribution system and IT infrastructure to allow for the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system. This project shall include, but is not limited to, replace 49 IT closet room footprints, new cable trays, run new upgraded CAT6A ethernet cabling, demolition abandoned cable, demolition of building and campus duct bank vault analog phone lines, demolition of campus duct bank vault abandoned infrastructure, racks for IT equipment, sensor for racks, cabinets in Data Center (DC), cable management/remediation DC, new patch panels for CAT6A, upgrade the facilities electric distribution, provide additional normal, critical and UPS outlets, Power distribution, distribution panels Telecom Rooms, UPS s , distribution Panels, UPS, UPS Mechanical Bypass, power Outlet, data drops and power outlets, install approximately 100 additional IT outlets, install approximately 75 new electrical outlets, air conditioning, terminal units, DDC system points, infrastructure, condensate drain piping, provide cooling via split units, upgrading the facilities fiber, demolition, diversified Pathing, demolition, new walls, painting and flooring, fire Stopping, relocation of equipment, relocation of sprinkler heads, realign room for cabinet/rack efficiency, asbestos Abatement / Lead Paint, site prep, physical security, Progress meetings, physical security, meetings.

The A-E shall be professionally licensed in in any state in the United States, *see exception below for the Mechanical Engineer. The A-E is responsible for all services to complete the deliverables listed in the Statement of Work (SOW) (See ATTACHMENT - SOW- EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Hot Spring - Final 1-28-21). The deliverables outlined in the SOW are inclusive of the following: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, Basis of Design (10%), Schematic Design (35%), Design Documents 1 (65%) Design Documents 2 (95%), Construction Documents (100%) Final Bid Documents, and construction period services. The deliverables schedule can be found in the SOW.

Please note that the 147 calendar day period of performance for the design completion begins with the issuance of the Notice of Award and that a Notice to Proceed will not be issued for the completion of a design project. The construction period services will be option items that will be exercised after the award of the construction project. The period of performance for construction period services will match the period of performance for the construction project.

4. A-E SELECTION PROCESS:

Responsive firms submitting SF-330 s in response to this announcement, not later than the closing date and time specified herein and in accordance with submission requirements, will be considered for initial selection evaluation. The selection process will be made using a two-phase process. Phase I consists of the initial evaluation of the SF-330 s and determination of the highest rated firms. A minimum of three (3) of the highest rated firms will then be shortlisted and invited to continue with Phase II of the process. All firms not shortlisted will be notified at this time. Phase II consists of Written Responses for the shortlisted firms and selection of the top ranked firm to receive the solicitation and conduct negotiations. The firms selected for Written Responses will be notified by email of selection and provided further instructions and the evaluation criteria requirements. After the Written Responses are received, the firms will be evaluated and the top-ranked firm will be selected, sent the solicitation, and subsequent negotiations to follow. A site visit will be authorized for the highest rated firm during the negotiation process. Award selection will be made based on the results of the Written Responses and successful negotiation of rates for the project, and not the SF-330 qualifications from Phase I. If negotiations are not successful with the highest rated firm, they will continue with the next highest rated firm, and so on until award can be made.

Please note that during the evaluation of the written responses, the prior evaluation of the SF 330s will not be taken into consideration as they are separate evaluations.

5. PHASE I SF330 SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following are listed in descending order of importance.

Primary Selection Criteria:

Professional Qualifications: Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required service. The firm and A-E on staff representing the project or signing drawings in each discipline must be licensed to practice in any one of the United States of America, see special requirements for *Mechanical Engineer below. Provide Professional License numbers and/or proof of Licensure. Disciplines required for this project include, but are not limited to: Architect(LEED certified), CADD Technician, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Construction Manager, Estimator, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Interior Designer, *Mechanical Engineer (registered and completed HVAC project(s) north of 39th parallel north latitude, to include Denver and farther north), Project Manager, Structural Engineer, and Physical Security. The evaluation shall consider the specific experience and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm as full time employees) of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, and their record of working together as a team when evaluating professional qualifications. The lead designer in each discipline must be registered but does not have to be registered in the particular state where the project is located.

The information provided in sections C through E of SF 330 will be used to evaluate this evaluation factor. Do not include this information in section H, unless it is pertinent to support the information listed in the other sections.

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience and technical competence in the design and construction period services provided for a network infrastructure installation, renovations, or upgrades for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) project. Work shall include fiber optics, data cable, electrical upgrades, UPS, bonding, BMS, HVAC, IT room renovations/relocations, Data Centers/Server Rooms, and physical security upgrades, and all such systems and components as may be necessary to achieve project goals. Other specialized experience includes experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and the use of recovered materials. Include Government and private experience on project similar in size, scope and complexity and experience with project phasing to maintain hospital operations during construction. The evaluation will consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, quality control procedures, prior experience of the prime firm and any key subcontractors working together on relevant projects and familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Master Specifications and other applicable standards.

The information provided in sections F and G of SF 330 will be used to evaluate this evaluation factor. Do not include this information in section H, unless it is pertinent to support the information listed in the other sections.

Capacity: Capacity to accomplish work in the required time. The evaluation will consider the firm s ability to meet the schedule of the overall project, as well as the available capacity of key disciplines to perform the work in the required time. Provide the available capacity of key disciplines by providing current project workload, inclusive of all projects awarded by the VA during the previous 12 months and the full potential value of any current indefinite delivery contracts.

The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Please

ensure the capacity applies toward the team/personnel provided in the SF 330.

Past Performance: Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. The past performance will be evaluated for all projects provided in section F to include a review of Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS). The following information is required for all projects noted in section F: contract/task order number, project title, prime firm, start date, and completion date. Evaluations may also include additional performance related from the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, publicly available sources, and additional projects in CPARS.

Evaluations will consider superior performance ratings on recently completed VA projects as well as the reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. Also, consider, as appropriate, the record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. All projects provided in the SF 330 must be completed by the office/branch/individual team member performing the work under this contract.

The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. If there is no CPARS data available, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) will be accepted. Please utilize the ATTACHMENT PPQ Hot Springs EHRM document.

Locality: Knowledge of the locality, to include specific knowledge of certain local conditions or project site features, such as geological features, climatic conditions, working with and local construction methods or local laws and regulations.

The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330. Note that the intent of this factor is to showcase a firm s understanding of the site and locality, and not where the firm is located and how they would travel to the site. Information related to the firm s location, shall be provided in section H, under Secondary Selection Criteria Factor 1.

Construction Period Services: Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates.

The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330.

Secondary Selection Criteria*:

Geographic Location: Location of the firm, as measured by the driving distance (miles) between the Offeror s principal business location and the Hot Springs VA Medical Center, 500 North 5th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Determination of the mileage will be based on Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/).

*The secondary selection criterion is used as a tie-breaker, if necessary, in ranking the most highly qualified firms following the completion of discussions. The secondary selection criterion will not be applied when determining a firm s SF 330 submission Excellent, Acceptable, Good, Marginal, or Unacceptable.

The information for this factor shall be provided in Section H of the SF 330.

6. PHASE II WRITTEN RESPONSES SELECTION CRITERIA:

In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), discussions will be conducted in the form of written responses. The selected firms will be invited to provide their written responses to predetermined questions via email to the A-E Evaluation Board. The instructions for the written responses will be provided to the selected firms only. Each selected firm will be evaluated based on their written responses. The top-rated firm will be selected based on their rating from the written responses. The previous ratings from the SF330 evaluations are not applicable during Phase II.

Below are the evaluation factors for the written responses. The factors are listed in equal order of importance.

1. Proposed Management and Coordination Plan: Discuss confidence and approach to completing a project of this scale within the period of performance listed in the SOW. Explain quality control methods that will be used throughout each design phase, and prior to each submission. Describe strategy for control of estimated cost, and solutions for anticipated problems. Discuss proposed design team, their specific strengths, and experience that make them the best fit for this project. Discuss how the design teams will work together, and with the VA, to keep this design on schedule, within budget, and compliant with VA design requirements.

2. Approach to Project Challenges: Discuss approach to overcome geographical obstacles considering the number of site visits needed for this specific project (address both design phase site visits as well as Construction Period Services (CPS) visits). Discuss ability, familiarization, or experience with VA design guides and directives and their interpretations and application to this design. Describe plans with this project to ensure VA requirements are kept current, and specified equipment will be TRM approved.

3. Proposed approach to Design Development: Discuss plan to ensure specifications and drawings are well edited, accurate, all inclusive, and coordinate with each other. Discuss approach to evaluate existing site conditions and ensure new work will not conflict with existing work.

4. Expectation for VA AE collaboration: Discuss what expectations the AE firm would have from the VA for this project. Describe strategy for collaboration meetings throughout each phase and their significance to the overall end-product.

7. SUBMISSION CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS:

The below information contains the instructions and format for that shall be followed for the submission of the SF-330 Statement of Qualifications:

Submit ONE (1) SF-330 Statement of Qualifications via email to the Contract Specialist Jason Phillip at jason.phillip@va.gov. This shall include Parts I and II and any applicable attachments.

The SF-330 submission is due by 2:00 PM ET ON March 15, 2021.

The SF-330 shall be submitted in one email and have a file size shall be no larger than 5 MB. No hard copies will be accepted.

The subject line of the email shall read: Hot Springs EHRM SF-330 36C77621R0040

The submission must include the SF-330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications (form is available on-line at http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp).

The page limitation of the SF-330 shall not exceed a total of FIFTY (50) pages. This includes CPARS and/or PPQs and any other relevant information. Each page shall be in Arial or Times New Roman, size 12 font, single spaced. The title page, table of contents and Part II of the SF-330 Form will NOT count as part of the page limitations.

A PPQ from previous projects may be submitted for this project. If significant portions of a project have been completed since the previous PPQ was filled out, a new PPQ should be submitted to accurately assess the project.

All SF-330 submissions must include the following information either on the SF 330 or by accompanying document:

Cage Code; 2) Dun & Bradstreet Number; 3) Tax ID Number; 4) The E-mail address, phone number, and physical address of the Primary Point of Contact; 5) A copy of the firms Vet Biz Registry.

All questions shall be submitted to jason.phillip@va.gov. The cutoff date for question submission is 2:00 PM ET ON February 25, 2021. Questions will be answered through an amendment posted to Opportunities.

NOTE: This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. Offers received from other than Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns will not be considered. All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses must be listed as verified by the VA s Center for Veterans Enterprises (CVE) (https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/index.asp). Offerors must be verified by CVE and visible in the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov) at time of SF330 Submission, Written Responses, and award. Failure to be BOTH visible and verified at time of SF330 Submission, Written Responses, and award will result in the offeror being deemed unacceptable and ineligible for award.

All prime firms are required to meet the NAICS code requirement specified for this project. The Contracting Officer shall verify the NAICS Code in VIP and/or the System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to meet the NAICS code requirement may result in the rejection of the SF330 submission.

All Joint Ventures must be CVE verified at time of SF330 and Written Responses submissions and award and submit agreements that comply with 13CFR 125.15 prior to contract award.

SF-330 submissions received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Late proposal rules per FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. Firms not providing the required information may not be evaluated. All information must be included in the SF-330 submission package.

It is the offeror s responsibility to check the Contract Opportunities website at: www.beta.sam.gov for any revisions to this announcement prior to submission of SF-330s.