C1DZ--NRM-AE 632-26-102 Repair Facade Building 13

The document outlines the design phase Scope of Work for the Repair Façade Building 13 project at the Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. The project, identified as 632-26-102, aims to repair, restore, and replace the building's exterior components to create a dry, energy-compliant interior and improve its appearance. The laundry operations building will remain operational throughout the project. The design phase involves a comprehensive inspection of the exterior, identification of hazardous materials and development of an abatement plan, and modifications to mechanical, electrical, stormwater, and plumbing elements. The Architect-Engineer (A/E) will develop schematic, design development, and construction documents, including site design, architectural design, project specifications, and cost estimates. The A/E is also responsible for site surveys, subsurface investigations, and retaining a Certified Industrial Hygienist for asbestos abatement. The project requires the A/E to identify bid alternates, provide services during the bidding and construction periods, and furnish post-construction advisory services for one year. All contractors and A/E firms must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project correspondence and submissions.

This government file, document 632-25-102, outlines the detailed design and completion schedule for the "Repair Façade Building 13" project, with an estimated bid opening date of 211 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and construction completion at 511 calendar days after the NTP. It specifies a series of design package deliveries and reviews, starting with 100% Schematic Design at 30 days after NTP and culminating in 100% Construction Documents at 156 days after NTP, followed by final bid documents at 191 days after NTP. The schedule also includes provisions for additional design reviews if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer, with reimbursement for the A/E unless the review is self-initiated or caused by the A/E's actions.

The document outlines the evaluation and selection criteria for a government contract titled "632-26-102 - Repair Façade Building 13" at the Northport VAMC in Northport, NY. The criteria, dated 10/24/2025, are weighted as follows: professional qualifications and staff disciplines (20%), specialized experience in concrete repair, foundation rehabilitation, retaining walls, masonry restoration, and façade renovation (20%), capacity to accomplish work on time (10%), experience with government contracts (15%), proximity of the firm (10%), commitment to using Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses and other small businesses as subcontractors (10%), and experience in construction period services, including field inspections, submittal review, RFI support, and change order support (15%). These criteria total 100% and will guide the selection process for the repair project.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm for the “Repair Façade Building 13” project at the Northport VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice, not a request for proposal, targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for design development, construction documents, technical specifications, and construction period services. The project, with an estimated construction cost between $1 million and $5 million, involves repairing, restoring, and improving the building's exterior to enhance its envelope and appearance while maintaining laundry operations. Key selection criteria include professional qualifications, specialized experience, firm capacity, past performance, geographical proximity (within 450 miles of Northport, NY), commitment to using small business subcontractors, and experience in construction period services. Submissions, limited to 50 pages, must be electronic and include specific certifications and company information by January 16, 2026.