AE DESIGN FOR SUB BASEMENT PIPING
The VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY intends to award an Architect/Engineer contract for design services ( investigative services, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, cost estimating services) utilizing a short-list selection as defined in FAR 36.602-5(a).
This is a 100% total service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) set aside.
SDVOSB Firms with an SF330 on file within the past twelve months and within a 300 mile radius to the Syracuse VAMC are being considered. Location will be measured on google maps using the measure distance feature from the prime designer s address listed in Vetbiz to the Syracuse VAMC, 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse NY 13210.
If you believe you have an SF330 on file and would like to be considered for this procurement please send an e-mail to Sandra.fisher3@va.gov expressing your interest in being considered. If your firm does not have an SF330 on file, or you wish to update previously submitted SF330 s, please do so by emailing the Contract Specialist at Sandra.fisher3@va.gov by 4:30 PM EST 6 June 2017.
This project will include but is not limited to the following:
BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The A/E shall provide design services including investigative services, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, and cost estimating services, for Sub Basement Piping Demolition #528A7-17-703. This project proposes to provide complete design services (not limited to concepts and layouts, program development, investigative services, and cost estimating services) to:
The anticipated period of performance for the design is 90 days from contract award.
EXISTING CONDITIONS / CRAWL SPACE LOCATIONS SUB BASEMENT
The sub basement has decades of abandoned systems including old steam lines, electrical conduits, med gas/air lines, fire alarm, signal conduits and old gas lines. Most of the abandoned systems have been identified by the facility, but other severed pipes can now be identified due to the recent excavation. All known asbestos has been previously abated from the pipes.
The following evaluation factors will be used when reviewing submitted SF 330 data and will comprise the basis of information to be used by VAMC Syracuse for A/E evaluation and selection. The evaluation factors are shown below in descending order of importance (highest importance at the top). Firms submitting SF 330 data for consideration must address each of the following factors in the submitted SF 330:
SHORT-LIST CRITERIA UTILIZING THE SF330 FORM
Department of Veterans Affairs Architect/Engineer Evaluation Board
Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.
Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials.
Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.
Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules
Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project.
Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness.
Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services.
Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.
Discussions will be held with the top ranking firms. These discussions will at a minimum include a verification of accuracy of the information within the SF330 and a chance to provide any updated information. Responses to discussion items will be evaluated using the same factors outlined above.
The estimated construction magnitude for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 (Engineering Services). The small business size standard for NAICS 541330 is currently $15 million.
Sandra L Fisher
Contract specialist
(315)425-4694
sandra.fisher3@va.gov
