Boiler Extension A/E Project 689A4-16-006 Ct-Newington VA Campus
SOURCES SOUGHT: The VA Medical Center, Newington, CT has a requirement for Firm Fixed Price contract to provide professional Architect/Engineer Services for a complete design package for construction of Boiler Life Extension, Project Number 689A4-16-006 to include schematic design development, construction documents, cost estimates, construction period services and site visits to accomplish limited renovations and patient safety upgrades. This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Sources Sought document only for use in determining possible SDVOSB or VOSB set aside.
The purpose of this notice is to determine if there are qualified SDVOSBs or VOSBs that have the experience in A/E Services for a complete design of campus Boiler Life Expectancy and if such businesses are interested in this procurement. The NAICS code is 541330 and the small business size standard is $14 million. Interested SDVOSB or VOSB firms should indicate their interest to the Contracting Officer not later than 15 calendar days from the date of this notice via email to John.Breglio@va.gov.
The following information is requested in response to this notice:
Evidence of verification in Vet Biz as an SDVOSB or VOSB firm under NAICS code 541330.
A positive statement of your intention to submit a qualifications package in response to this notice.
Evidence of your experience in A/E Services for a complete design of a package for the campus Boiler Life Expectancy to use for construction contract dollar amount. The estimated magnitude of construction costs for this project range between $250,000 and $500,000
Proof of professional liability insurance required to cover this project.
Evidence your firm is within a 200 mile radius or you are able to respond for site visits and meetings within 2 hours of the Newington VA Medical Center located at 555Willard Av., Newington, Ct. 06111.
All information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of interested SDVOSB or VOSB concerns. Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor not being considered as an interested SDVOSB or VOSB concern. If adequate interest is not received from SDVOSB or VOSB concerns by 15 calendar days from the date of this notice, this action will not be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB firms. Interested firms may reply via e-mail to John.Breglio@va.gov. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Visit www.sam.gov to register in this database. SDVOSB or VOSB firms must be verified by the Center for Veteran Enterprises (CVE) under NAICS 541330.
PROJECT INFORMATION: Provide professional Architect/Engineer Services for a package for construction of Boiler Life Extension to include, but not limited to site investigations; analysis; design; preparation of specifications and drawings; preparations of cost estimates; construction period services; preparation of as-built record drawings; site visits during construction; safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and environmental management (GEMS) services; and project management and inspection services. When boilers reach the end of their expected lives, VAMC Engineering personnel should review the condition of the boilers as reflected in the operational records, maintenance and repair history and in the reports of the annual boiler inspections. If there is no clear indication on whether the boilers should be retained or replaced, an engineering evaluation of life expectancy should be commissioned.
If a boiler plant has multiple similar boilers, the VAMC engineering personnel may choose one boiler as
representative for evaluation. Vendor to provide professional engineering services that specializes in life expectancy
evaluations should be contracted to evaluate the boiler by means of visual inspection and non-destructive testing
utilizing experienced boiler inspectors and non-destructive testing experts. Their report must describe all conditions
found and include sufficient information that VAMC engineers can make decisions on retaining or replacing the
boilers.
A professional evaluation by an engineering firm may not be justified for smaller boilers that are relatively low cost
to replace or rebuild. Small and mid-size fire tube boilers fit this category.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 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.
John Breglio
john.breglio@va.gov
