RECOVERY C--Design Services NRM Recovery Acy Correct FCA Deficiencies

This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services related to "Recovery Act" Project # 503-09-112, "Correct FCA Deficiencies", at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Provide professional A/E design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services, and site visits for NRM Recovery Act Project # 503-09-112, "Correct FCA Deficiencies", at the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The A/E shall provide a design for a construction contract that will replace the Butler Building. next to the loading dock with a building twice it's size. The existing bldg. is approximately 546.46 SF, and the new building is to be approximately 1,092.92 sf. The existing building is no longer functional and additional space for trash compaction, red bags, and hazardous storage is needed (these functions aren't already allowed for in the building). Please note that all of the existing functions in the Butler Building are also to be kept. This project replaces a butler building which used to house the medical center's incinerator. We no longer incinerating red bags on site, and the incinerator has been removed. This small building has deteriorated and is in poor condition. It is adjacent to the medical center's loading dock, receiving area and recycling area. This project will provide needed usable space to improve functions in the loading dock area which include space for, trash compaction, recycling, staging are for hazardous storage and red bag waste, storage for universal waste and turned in equipment.



All work is to be done in Autodesk's Architectural 2010 and MEP 2010 until the 2011 products are available, then all work is to be done with the 2011 products. "All" work is to be done in 3D. The A/E will be required to certify that the A/E regularly uses the two programs mentioned and certify that that the A/E has completed 3D designs. The A/E offices must be within a 250 mile radius of the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA, with the exception of any cost estimating consultants used. SF 330's not certifying the requirements of this paragraph won't be considered. Design will be required to have 4 design reviews. The A/E is required to have in their possession and use the above mentioned software. All non-drawing info is required to be in Microsoft word, excel, and project formats.



All work must be designed within a construction price limit. The A/E will provide a cost estimate at each review and a final cost estimate to perform the above work and will design only those items that can be provided within the cost limitation. Submission requirements are the schematic design submission (25%), a design development submission (50%), two construction document submissions (75% and 95%), and a bid document submission, each with refined cost estimates as required. The A/E must possess strong demonstrated architectural and safety competencies and adhere to JCAHO requirements/specifications. This requirement is to provide all labor, transportation and supervision necessary to conduct any required field investigations and complete working design drawings. The Medical Center must be able to 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. The A/E shall provide four (4) hard copies consisting of; full size drawings, specifications, cost estimate and Auto-CAD drawings at each of the five (5) submission phases. All information provided as a hard copy shall also be provided on a compact disk (CD). The final submission package shall include two (2) copies of the complete design package to include; 1) final drawings in both Auto-CAD and PDF format, 2) specifications in Microsoft Word, and 3) the cost estimate. This information shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer on Compact Disk (CD's), which will enable the procurement process to take place. Estimated duration of design is to be 5 months (150 Calendar Days), with construction period services expected to be 12 months (365 calendar days). The time between completed design and construction start is expected to be between 6 months and 13 months. Responses must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EST) on 22 May 2009. A-E firms which meet the requirements in this announcement are invited to submit completed SF 330 Architect-Engineer qualifications, Parts I and II to the Department of Veteran Affairs, James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Attn: Mr. Danny R. Sanders (90), 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602.



Please note this IS NOT a request for proposal. Responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. Shortlisting for interviews will be based on (1) Previous VA Experience; (2) References. Selection after interviews will be based upon the A&E's demonstrated abilities, detailed in the interview to address the following factors respective of the scope identified above and upon the A-E having qualifications in architectural, communications, HVAC, environmental, civil, electrical, and asbestos removal design, construction, and general building remodeling and replacement of hospital systems and associated design experience: (1) Team proposed for this project; (2) Proposed Management Plan (3) Previous experience of Team proposed for this project; (4) Location & Facilities of working offices; (5) Proposed design approach for this project; (6) Project Control; (7) Estimating Effectiveness; (8) Miscellaneous Experience & Capabilities (9) Awards & Recommendations; and (10) Insurance & Litigation.



This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business's capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes 541310 and/or 541330. Construction cost for this project is estimated between $250,000. and $500,000. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed price contract will be awarded from this solicitation resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. Award of the resulting contract is subject to the availability of funds. Point of Contact (POC) is Mr. Danny R. Sanders (814) 943-8164 extension 7237 or danny.sanders@va.gov .