This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services related to VA Medical Center project 528A6-11-609; "Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade for Bath VAMC". The VA Medical Center, Bath, New York is seeking professional firms architect/engineering firms, under NAICS code 541330, to provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to upgrade Sanitary Sewer System. PROJECT SCOPE: The project should be broken into 3 sections; pump station, sanitary mains and manholes, and building discharge connections. The project is to evaluate and upgrade the sanitary pump station, the mains and manholes (#20552), and the main discharge line from building 20 to the discharge point in the city's system (#20553). The upgrade of the mains, will include, but not limited to the 8", 10", 12", and 18" lines. They will need to inspected and then, repaired and/or replaced as required for a 30 year life cycle. The pump station condition needs to evaluated and repair/replace as required and there is no backup for a power outage. The individual building discharges need to be evaluated and replaced as require. All designs will follow, but not limited to, VA Space Planning Specifications, in conjunction with the VA Master specifications as outlined in VA Handbook 7610. The design will also be done to ensure that the sanitary system meets all the requirements/specifications for local, state, and federal codes. The estimated construction cost for the design must fall within the VA budget. EXISTING CONDITIONS The mains were done in 1984 from the hospital to the pumping station. There is no backup for the pump station should the electrical system for the station go out. The pump station is only brought back on line after the generator electrical load to the rest of the station is met. The pumping station was reconditioned in 1984. There is no backup system for the pump. The pressure line from building 20 is transite pipe and has leaked in each of the last two years. The section from the bridge to the city system was replaced and is in good condition. The building discharges are clay pipe and their condition unknown. A/E SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to upgrade Sanitary Sewer System. Services will included all Site/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering or Architectural work associated with this project. Final design submission shall include phased drawings of all abatement, demolition, and construction work as required to allow the continuous use, with minimal interruption of services, to all of the buildings and associated areas. Provide an NFPA/Life Safety Code review and make sure all building code are addressed with the project. Provide any asbestos services during design or construction as needed. 2. Provide contract specifications utilizing the VA Master Specifications available at www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Edited specifications are to be provided to the Bath VAMC electronically by either email or on a CD rom. All edited specifications are to be edited to the specified project and have all impertinent specs and information removed. 3. Attend design review meetings and make all necessary site visits during design to gather information necessary from the existing sites, building plans, utility plans, etc. to provide a complete assessment of the proposed work. 4. Assess the intent and scope of this project and work with the Medical Center staff to develop a final design and cost estimate to best suit the needs and constraints of the government, while incorporating VAMC Bath Engineering Service, VA Network 2, or any other government comments. 5. Provide an electronic set and one (1) hard copy set of "Architectural E1" (30"x42") size working drawings, specifications, and cost estimate at the 50% and the 100% review stage. Also, provide an electronic set and one (1) set of drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer licensed in the State of New York, specifications, and cost estimates at final design submission. Electronic set at 100% final stage is to be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD 2006 formats. 6. Project completion of construction documents, including final design, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimate is to be 90 days from award of contract. 7. Provide a detailed material/labor cost estimate for construction of this project at the 100% review stage. 8. Bring final construction documents back to site and ensure that the design is complete and construction will to be able to be done, with no/minimal changes required. Complete understanding of design vs. actual site conditions. 9. Attend pre-bid job walk and provide all engineering responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue an addendum, if necessary. 10. Provide a technical review of all project submittals/shop drawings related to the project and provide all required responses to any design/conflict questions encountered in these areas during construction in an expeditious manner. A walk through is required at the end of the construction to provide a punch list of items to ensure the "completeness" of the construction, both technologically and physically. 11. Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction term. 12. Upon completion of the project, provide two (2) sets of stamped "Architectural E1" (30"x 42") as-built drawings, as well as a complete set in PDF and AutoCAD 2006 formats. The following evaluation criteria will be used during the A/E selection process: 1. Team proposed for this project; 2. Proposed management plan; 3. Previous experience of team proposed for this project; 4. Location and facilities of working offices; 5. Proposed design approach for this project; 6. Project control; 7. Estimating effectiveness; 8 Miscellaneous experience and capabilities; 9. Awards & recommendations; 10. Insurance & litigations. The applicable NAICS code is 541330. This acquisition for design services will be a 100% set aside for service disadvantaged veteran owned small business concern (SDVOSB). All SDVOSBs must be verified by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilizations Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) through www.vetbiz.gov to before award. SDVOSB firms desiring consideration must have a working office located within 150 miles of the Bath, New York city limits. All interested SDVOSB A/E firms are invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications and for any consultants, on SF 330 Extra Sections E and F. Standard form 330 can be obtained at the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6 . The estimated construction cost for this project is $500,000 to $1,000,000. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 and small business size is $14.0 million. Responses must be received by March 25, 2011. Electronic submission of SF 330's is preferred; email completed SF330's to
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