PN 589-CA3-370 Contruct Inpatient Parking Garage D/B

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE



This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of SDVOSB/VOSB small business firms with Design- Build capabilities under NAICS Code 236220 for a possible small business category type set-aside for a Design- Build Construction Services project: This is a Sources Sought Notice that is issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  An award will not be made on information received in response to this notice.  This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing a Best Value type RFP.



The general scope of work for the Design-Build Project:  The following Narrative is intended to provide an overview of the scope of work of the Proposed Patient Parking Garage at the Kansas City, MO VA Medical Center:



The footprint of the proposed garage is approximately 240 x 120 with 332 spaces on four levels.  The New Parking Garage site is adjacent to the main Medical Center.



The garage will be designed and constructed by the design-build team. The basis of design drawings and specifications include the following features:



Site development will include the removal of 94 existing parking spaces, removing and relocating existing utilities, removing existing site lighting, and modifying existing drives and sidewalks. An existing steam tunnel runs through the center of the existing surface parking. It is not in service, but must remain in place, due to utilities that occupy the tunnel. The foundation system of the new structure is designed to accommodate the existing concrete tunnel structure.



The structural system will be pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete over a concrete pier foundation system. 



The building exterior includes precast concrete, masonry, metal panels, glazing, standing seam metal roofing, and a steel tube frame system with stainless steel cable barrier.  A covered canopy and ramp system connects the garage to the existing medical center.  Two elevators and two stairways are included.



Electrical power and lighting will include both normal and emergency power, building lighting, and security system.



The fire protection system will utilize dry standpipes at both ends of the building with a fire department hookup near the vehicle entrance to the garage.



The mechanical/HVAC systems will be minimal and includes heating, ventilation and cooling for various spaces within the garage.



Plumbing includes domestic cold water in the lower level, garage drainage for water intrusion caused by vehicle dripping, and storm water drainage from the upper floor.





The intent of this notice is to identify potential Small Business firms capable of performing these services. The Government will use the information obtained from this sources sought announcement to make a set-aside determination including further restriction under a socio-economic status, firms must identify their socio-economic status for NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220 with the applicable business size of $36.5 million. If interested in this opportunity, please provide via email a Capability Statement: The Capability Statement is designed to inform the Department of Veteran Affairs, of any prospective construction contractors' design- build project execution capabilities. The submission is limited to 10 pages which shall include the following information:



1) Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS number;

2) Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued;

3) Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 5 years - brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project - provide at least 1 no more than 3 examples;

4) Offeror's CVE certification if a Veteran owned business;

5) Please provide Socio-economic status for NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and provide percentage of self-performed labor your company can perform for this type of project;

6) Offeror's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential; 

7) Offeror's Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety providing bonding level per contract and aggregate. 



The Response Due Date for this Sources Sought Notice is April 19, 2017, 3:00 pm DST.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of analysis. The point of contact for submission of Capabilities Statement and questions is:



David Sterrett

Contracting Officer

Email: david.sterrett @va.gov

NCO 15 Contracting Office

Leavenworth, Kansas 66048