Z1DZ--Project No. 619-20-103: Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Building 14

 The pre-solicitation for this project has been posted under a new solicitation number. 36C24725R0071.  Refer to this solicitationn number for any further announcements regarding this project 619-20-103.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 8 of 8 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 8 SOURCES SOUGHT: The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) located at 215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109 has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price contract that includes general construction, demolition, modification, and renovation of the existing Central Boiler Plant- (Building 14). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: See the attached Statement of Work for what this project includes, but it not limited to this description of the project. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP): the purpose of this notice is to determine if there are qualified SDVOSB, VOSB and Small Businesses that have the experience for this highly specialized type of work and if such firms are interested in this procurement. The sources sought notice is for a design-bid-build project. The NAICS Code is 236220 and the small business size standard is $45 Million. The PSC is Z1DZ. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Interested firms should indicate their interest no later than 4:00 pm EST on 01/31/2024 via email to Contract Officer Margaret.Yeaton@va.gov (VISN 7 Network Contracting Office) The following information is required in response to this notice. Please number your responses (1) through (5). Your specific response to the following items is requested. There is no page limit, however pages should be sufficient to describe your firm. A positive statement of your intention to submit a proposal in response to a solicitation for this project and include your firm s full name, address, point(s) of contact, telephone numbers and email addresses, URL, and UEI. Your firm s bonding capability (construction bonding level per single contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars along with your current available bonding capacity). Evidence of your experience in replacing and installing comparable boiler projects that are highly specialized and completed within the past five (5) years. Your projects must be similar in size and scope with a construction magnitude between $10,000,000 to 50,000,000. Provide contract descriptions, location, contract dollar value and the name of the company, agency or government entity for which the work was performed. State your firm s role in the successful project (prime, subcontractor, JV member etc.) Include the name, title, email and phone number of your customer point of contact (i.e., COR, contracting officer, program/project manager). If applicable, your firm should provide proof of a valid Joint Venture or Mentor-protege agreement, by supplying the DUNS number/UEI and names of respective JV or MP principals. (See VAAR 819.7003(c) for Joint Venture agreements and VAAR 819.71 for Mentor-protege agreements at https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar819.asp Other information that is useful to show the knowledge and depth of experience of your firm in comparable projects, such as for example, your experience with environmental compliance, permitting processes, certifications, any awards, and recognition, your ability to implement logical and physical security measures and safeguards, accident-free record, etc. All information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of interested SDVOSB, VOSB or SB concerns. Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor not being considered as an interested SDVOSB, VOSB or SB concern. If adequate interest is not received this action will not be a set-aside. Interested firms should reply via e-mail to Margaret.yeaton@va.gov . Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Visit SAM.gov to register in SAM. SDVOSB or VOSB firms must be verified in Vet Cert. https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ The contracting office welcomes the interest of new entrants to construction projects for VISN 7 and especially looks forward to responses of well-qualified small businesses and in particular to the responses of certified SD/VOSB contractors. A Project Description is set out below that will guide you in furnishing the information requested in (1) through (5) above. DISCLAIMER This source sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Proposed Statement of work for this project is within this document. A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Title of Project: 619-20-103 - Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building 14. Project Overview: This project will replace the boiler system and completely renovate building14. It will correct several FCA deficiencies identified in the 2012, 2016, and 2021 Facility Conditions Assessment (FCA). Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, materials, cranes, and all other incidentals to facilitate a successful construction project. a. This project replaces the boilers and connected piping and equipment as identified in the 2016 VISN 7 Facilities Condition Assessments (FCA) for Central Alabama Veterans Health Care Systems-East (CAVHCS-West). This will include the design of replacement of boiler plant, which include the alternate fueling system, emergency electrical system, pumping system, electrical control system, structural system, replacing windows and refinishing interior painted surfaces, and temporary boilers. b. This project shall repair or replace exterior concrete and brick wall repair, metal casework replacement in boiler room, roof replacement, deaeration tank replacement, oil water separator installation. replace all domestic water lines inside building, restricted access design, replace sump pump in basement to provide duplex unit, increased steam tunnel remediation of piping supports and associated abatement, testing, and design. the length of tunnel remediation included is 240 ft, increased steam tunnel lighting replacement. A N+ 1 temporary boiler configuration with platforms for boiler personnel use along with a boiler personnel operation trailer. c. This project shall installation, and commissioning of fire protection sprinkler system for the entire building, the electrical system, and the boilers. These modifications will not change to the exterior of the building. d. The construction work does not require coordination with SHPO. Applicable Codes and Standards: International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition VA Boiler Design Guides 2017 Edition International Mechanical Code 2015 Edition ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook 2015 Edition NFPA 99 2021 Edition VA Plumbing Design Manual 2018 Edition VA HVAC Design Manual 2017 Edition VA Plumbing Design Manual 2018 Edition Existing Conditions: The boiler plant is in desperate need of renovation to include the replacement all major components. The two 400 HP and one 150 HP boilers are beyond their useful life and require replacement. The building infrastructure needs renovation to comply with present occupancy, workplace use, and safety codes. Building 14 The last major boiler replacement was approximately 45 years ago. All major systems and component require replacement. The building infrastructure both internally and externally is crumbling and require significant repair. The physical improvements will include a new roof, blast resistant storefront windows, energy efficient lights, fresh paint, new flooring, two unisex restrooms with lockers and dressing spaces. Location of Work: Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System, 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 3610983 Period of Performance: The required period of performance will be 915 calendar days from the date of contract award or notice to proceed. Work Hours: The contractor shall be available during normal business hours of 8:00 am 4:30 pm, Monday Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Contract will require contractor to work after hours and on weekends and shall be coordinated with the COR at least 14 business days in advance. Type of Contract: This shall be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide the COR with a list of contractor employees expected to enter facilities. While on VA premises, all contractor personnel shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility. An access badge will be given to the contractor s employee upon entrance into VA buildings. The contractor employee must safeguard the access badge and immediately report any lost, stolen, or destroyed badges to the COR. All contract personnel must properly display their access badges. Access badges must be worn at or above the waist (facing forward.). The contractor s employees must return the access badge(s) to the COR or designee when the work is complete. It is the responsibility of the contractor s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information shall be coordinated with each facility COR. CAVHCS does not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor s personnel under any circumstance. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Government shall be responsible for making the building available to Contractor during normal business hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. If there is a need for work to be done after hours, the Government will plan for Contractor to have access to the building. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall be required to comply with all security policies/requirements. All security policies/requirements must be met, and employees cleared prior to the contractor performing work under this contract. Employees that cannot meet the security and clearance requirements shall not be allowed to perform work under this contract. Temporary Badges for all workers will be required to access the facilities. Coordinate with the COR for receipt of the temporary badge. INTERFERENCE TO NORMAL FUNCTION Contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility patients, personnel, equipment, and carts. In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the government. Contractor personnel shall inform the COR or the designee of the need to gain access to secured areas. If access is required to secure areas, prearranged scheduling will be made with COR or designee.