B--ARC FLASH ANALYSIS AND ELECTRICAL STUDY PROJECT NUMBER: 512-16-106

Page 1 of 3 ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A/E) DESIGN SERVICES: This A/E Services contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law [PL] - 582) and implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. VA Maryland Healthcare System is seeking qualified A/E firms for professional services necessary to develop complete drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing, and site visits administration associated with an Arc Flash Analysis and Electrical Study. The design team shall thoroughly survey the area to determine existing conditions and verify drawings. It is the Architect/Engineer s responsibility to collect and verify documents provided by the VA. This project will engage an architectural/engineering firm (A/E) to provide Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Drawings, Specifications, Construction Cost Estimate, and Construction period services. The Statement of Work for this project is attached. The Contractor shall perform electrical system studies for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) at the following locations as listed: 1. VA Medical Center at 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 2. Baltimore Annex at 209 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 3. Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic at 3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore 21218 4. Ft Meade VA CBOC at 2479 5th St on Ft Meade, MD 20755 The A/E will develop a design to complete the following but not limited to: Prepare a complete short circuit and coordination study including voltage drop calculations on the entire electrical system/s (both normal and emergency) at each VAMC. It shall begin at the incoming utility electrical service (for the normal system) and at the emergency generators (for the emergency system) and continue through to each branch circuit panelboard, motor control center or motor control panel in each building. The study shall include a system one-line diagram; short circuit and ground fault analysis, protective coordination plots, voltage drop calculations and the following for each building: The one-line diagrams shall show the schematic wiring of the electrical distribution system for each building. Include all electrical equipment and wiring protected by the over current devices. Ground Resistance Analysis: A concise qualitative description (not to exceed one (1) page of narrative) describing the overall condition of the facility ground resistance shall be provided. Short Circuit Study: Systematically calculate the fault impedance to determine the available short circuit and ground fault currents at each bus. The study shall be calculated by using SKM software. Hazard-Risk Table: For each piece of electrical equipment identified in the Short Circuit Study above, provide in table format the following information using NFPA 70E, 2004 edition and calculations as appropriate. Arc Flash Labeling: Contractor shall produce and deliver to the VAMC up to five hundred (500) arc flash warning labels in accordance with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E. Labels shall be 4 x 6 (nominal) printed on industrial quality, adhesive backed vinyl. Coordination Curves: Prepare the coordination curves to determine the required settings of protective devices to assure selective coordination. Graphically illustrate (using log paper) that adequate time separation exists between series devices, including the utility company upstream device. Voltage Drop Calculations: Provide voltage drop calculations for all three-phase branch and feeder circuits. Show calculated voltages at each bus and voltage drops on each feeder. Calculations shall be based on the maximum values of kVA, kW, KVar, power factor and amperes for each power circuit. Emergency Power System Analysis: A narrative describing the existing emergency power system(s) at the medical center shall be provided, to include a description of each emergency generator, physical location, size (kW and ampacity), voltage, configuration (phase, wire), circuit number, age, and overall condition. Analysis and Recommendations - For all electrical equipment, determine if adequate code clearances exist. Note cases by site, building and specific equipment that do not include adequate code clearances and provide a cost estimate to resolve the problems. Provide information in table format. Protective Device Settings: For all adjustable and fixed protective devices, provide tables to show existing settings and new settings where changes are recommended for proper protection. Cost Estimates: For each building included in the electrical study at each Medical Center, where recommendations are to replace or update the existing electrical system to provide adequate protection, provide estimated construction costs for the necessary work. The drawings shall meet all applicable federal, state, and local governing codes. Drawings shall be stamped by registered architects and engineers of the prime SDVOSB Firm. THIS PROCUREMENT IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE DISABLED VETERANS OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS. All interested parties MUST be registered ACTIVE in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database (www.SAM.gov) and Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at: www.vetbiz.gov database as a Verified SDVOSB firm if contractor is a SDVOSB, and must have current record in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to the response date of the solicitation. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be verified by the CVE at the time the SF330 is submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed contractor. The proposed services will be obtained by a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541330, the SIC Code is 8711, and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is not more than $15.0M average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. The following evaluation criteria is in accordance with FAR 36.6 which will be used during the A/E selection process: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (2) 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; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of local conditions and codes. Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board, scored, and ranked according to score. The three most qualified firms will be invited to interview with the selection board, and will again be scored. The firm with the highest score will be selected and asked to negotiate a fair and reasonable price. Due to the need of multiple site visits and coordination on design reviews, consideration is limited to A/E firms with a working office located within a 120 miles radius of the VA Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. This distance is determined according to www.randmcally.com.\ Interested firms that meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit one (1) copy and one CD-ROM of SF 330 Part I and Part II to the Contracting Officer, Attn: Sophie Spencer, VA Medical Center, Building 101B, Room 8, Laundry Drive, Perry Point, MD 21902, and reference the announcement number and project title listed NLT 2:30 PM (EDT), March 23, 2017. SF 330 Forms can be obtained at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary. Faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Interested parties shall ensure current State Licensing, and shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database (www.SAM.gov) at the time of submission of SF 330 Forms. In addition to current annual Representations and Certifications must be filed online at https://orca.bpn.gov. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A solicitation will only be issued to the top ranked qualified SDVOSB A/E firms. Point of Contact is Sophie Spencer, +1 (555) 000-0000 x 2923, or contact@example.gov. The Statement of Work for this project is attached.