C1NZ--A/E Project # 402-24-113 Fisher House
ID: 36C24124R0086Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER UTILITIES (C1NZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5c6e422ea7df4bfc9bd36e4855f4be83/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking experienced architect-engineer (A/E) firms for a high-priority project, Fisher House Utilities. The goal is to design and plan the installation of essential utilities at the new Fisher House site within the VA Maine Healthcare System. This project is expected to be awarded a fixed-price contract valued between $1 million and $5 million.

    The A/E will conduct thorough site investigations and interviews to facilitate the installation of electric power, fire sprinkler services, water supply, sanitary sewer, and communications infrastructure. They will prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, adhering to VA technical standards. The design phase, a key component of the project, must be completed within 120 calendar days.

    The VA is especially focused on gathering information about potential vendors' capabilities and experience with similar medical facility projects. Firms interested in this opportunity must showcase their ability to meet subcontracting requirements, including the engagement of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The VA encourages prompt responses and adherence to stringent requirements and timelines.

    This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, and interested firms should provide evidence of their qualifications by the provided deadline. The VA clarifies that it will handle the environmental assessment, removing that aspect from the scope of work.

    Questions must be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer, Diane C. Davis, by the specified deadline. Applications must include the required SF 330 forms and additional information highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.

    The VA urges potential applicants to carefully consider the urgent timeline and expedited schedule of this project before submitting responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diane C. DavisContracting Officer
    (207) 623-8411
    diane.davis2@va.gov
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    36C24124R0086.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified architecture and engineering firms to assist with an upcoming project. The goal is to gather information on potential vendors for a future solicitation, with a focus on utility design within a medical facility. The scope of work involves designing a construction project related to the VA Maine Health Care System, specifically the Fisher House Utilities project. Firms interested in responding to the future solicitation must provide evidence of their capabilities, including experience with similar medical facility projects and their ability to meet subcontracting requirements. The VA seeks to gather this information by June 17th, 2024, and emphasizes that this notice is for market research and planning purposes only. No binding contracts will result from this notice, with the VA planning a future official solicitation.
    36C24124R0086 0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to procure professional architect/engineer (A/E) design services for running essential utilities to the new Fisher House site at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The A/E firm will be responsible for concept and design work (Type A and B services), with an optional extension for construction period services (CPS). This fixed-price contract emphasizes underground utility design, requiring extensive site investigations and coordination with existing studies. Resumes of proposed team members, including Designers of Record, must be submitted, showcasing relevant experience. Firms must have knowledge of local conditions and commit to using service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses as subcontractors. The evaluation criteria prioritize professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, and past performance. Questions must be submitted by email, with a deadline of July 26, 2024. Submissions are due August 12, 2024. Firms must complete SF 330 forms and provide additional information addressing selection criteria.
    36C24124R0086 0002.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issues a modification extending the response date for a high-priority project, A/E Project # 402-24-113 Fisher House. The focus of this extension is to address questions regarding project milestones, site access, sustainability goals, and environmental considerations. Notably, the VA clarifies that it will handle the National Environmental Policy Act-compliant environmental assessment, removing the need for contractor support on that front. This amendment aims to provide clarity on these points for potential bidders, ensuring they have the necessary information to submit proposals. The expedited schedule indicates the VA's urgency in awarding and completing the project, with the response deadline now set at 3pm on August 12, 2024.
    AE Design SOW - Fisher House Utilities.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks architect-engineer (A/E) services for the Fisher House Utilities project at the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC). The primary objective is to design and plan the installation of essential utilities to a new Fisher House site. This includes electric power, fire sprinkler services, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and communications infrastructure. The A/E will perform comprehensive site investigations, studies, and interviews to create detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. They will ensure compliance with VA technical standards and collaborate with VA departments and external reviewers. The project is expected to cost between $1 million and $5 million. Key dates include a 5-day administrative period, followed by a 10-day window for submitting a quality assurance plan and basis of design, with subsequent stages having their own timelines. The design phase must be completed within 120 calendar days. The VA will provide further details and oversight, and the contract includes optional construction period services.
    SOW AE Design - Fisher House Utilities.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks architect-engineer (A/E) services for the Fisher House Utilities project at the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC). The primary objective is to design and engineer the layout of essential utilities, including electrical, water, and sewer lines, along with telecommunications and physical security infrastructure, to a new Fisher House site adjacent to the existing campus. This involves detailed investigations, planning, and coordination to determine the most efficient routes for these utilities within the congested campus. The A/E will be responsible for providing expert guidance and delivering comprehensive design documents, adhering to strict VA technical standards and timelines. The scope includes preparing drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all necessary disciplines, with an emphasis on utility pathways. Site visits, investigations, and collaboration with VA stakeholders are crucial elements. The A/E will also assist with environmental impact assessments and physical security design, ensuring compliance with VA regulations. The contract is valued between $1 million and $5 million and will be awarded based on the A/E's ability to meet stringent VA requirements, with an emphasis on design independence and adherence to numerous technical criteria. Key dates include a 120-calendar-day design phase, with numerous intermediate submission deadlines. The VA encourages prompt action from the A/E to meet these deadlines, emphasizing the importance of timely responses to VA feedback.
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