Open ended a/e services spokane and walla walla over 50K

Added: Jul 30, 2008 6:40 pm VA Medical Centers, Spokane and Walla Walla, WA, are advertising for an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity open-ended contract for Architect/Engineering (A/E) Services. The selected A/E Firm shall provide professional architect/engineering services for various VA projects as required. A/E services shall include, but is not limited to, site investigations, consultations, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, verification of as-built drawings, analysis of utility systems, detailed drawings, accurate cost estimates, construction period services, preparing and issuing bidding documents.

The government reserves the right to make multiple-awards to the highest rated, responsive, responsible offerors in accordance with FAR 52.216-27.



NOTE: This is a request for SF 330 only. Any requests for solicitation will not receive a response. To be considered for selection, interested, eligible firms shall submit five (5) copies of their SF 330 no later than September 4, 2008 by 3:00PM local time and shall be addressed to:



VA MEDICAL CENTER

4815 N ASSEMBLY ST

ATTN: BRIAN THOMAS (90C)

SPOKANE WA 99205



The estimated maximum cumulative A/E fees under any resultant contract shall not exceed $4,500,000.00, which is inclusive of the base year and four (4) one-year option periods or the equivalent of $900,000.00 per year. The A/E fee for any delivery order shall be a minimum of $50,000.00 and not exceed $500,000.00. A maximum A/E fee of $50,000.00 would be guaranteed and payable to the A/E firm should no (delivery orders) work orders be issued under any resultant contract(s) for the Base Year or any subsequent exercised option year(s).



Eligible A/E firms must be located within 250-mile radius of Spokane, WA and 250-mile radius of Walla Walla, WA.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes are 541310/541330. The Small Business size standard is $4,500,000.00 in annual gross revenues averaged over the past three years.



The A/E selection criteria shall include the following elements (a) through (m) (not necessarily listed in order of importance or merit):



a) Proposed management plan;

b) Previous experience;

c) Professional qualifications;

d) Facilities location;

e) Proposed design approach;

f) Cost control;

g) Schedule control;

h) Estimating effectiveness;

i) Describe your experience and capabilities in the following areas:

Value engineering;

Life Cycle Analysis;

Critical path method;

Fast-track-construction;

Energy conservation;

New energy resources;

Environmental assessment;

Specialized experience;

Computer aided design, drafting, and other computer applications;

j) Describe awards received

k) Describe circumstances and outcomes of any litigation you have been involved in over the last five (5) years;

l) Indicate type and amount of liability insurance you carry.

m) Describe background of proposed key personnel.



A/E firms having a current SF 330 on file with the VA are still required to submit these forms.



THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No material will be issued and NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED.