C--A&E Upgrade for Electrical Risers & Panels

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: a. General. 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. This announcement is set-aside for firms classified as "Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business" under NAICS code 541330, Architectural / Engineering services. The contract is anticipated to be awarded about June 2012. It is anticipated that one contract will be awarded from this announcement is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. a. Contract Award Procedure: Before a small business is proposed as a potential contractor, they must be certified by VETbiz and registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Register via the CRR internet site at http://www.ccr.gov. Failure of a proposed SDVOSB to be certified by the CVE at the time the SF 330 is submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed contractor. The proposed services will be obtained by a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. b. Nature of Work: Work under this project is primarily electrical, but may include architectural, structural, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing design, life safety and telecom drawings and specifications. The A/E Services required are for site investigation, concept development, design development, preliminary drawings, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction period services. The design effort shall provide for complete drawings for the construction of upgrading the existing electrical systems. The A/E will work with the VA Project Manager and staff to develop the necessary working drawings, phasing plans, infection control plans, contract specifications, and cost estimates for full and complete construction of this project. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The project area is located on the campus of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The project shall include all design work needed to upgrade the existing electrical systems such as panel boards and feeder conductors, secondary distribution and electrical /telecom closets. Design will include the application of VA space criteria to provide for the proper program space, if needed. All designs must be in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC), and all applicable Federal, State and Local codes as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) publications (Master Construction Specifications, Space Criteria, Construction Standards, etc.). Work under this project may involve environmental considerations, such as lead paint and/or asbestos removal, which shall be addressed within the design and included within the Construction Bid Package. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection criteria for this acquisition are listed below in descending order of importance. (1) Team proposed for this project; a. Background of the personnel i. Project Manager ii. Other Key Personnel iii. Consultants (2) Proposed Management Plan; a. Team organization i. Design Phase ii. Construction Phase (3) Previous Experience of Proposed Team; a. Project experience (4) Response Time; a. Prime Firm b. Consultants (5) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence a. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical design (6) Project Control; a. Techniques planned to control the schedule and costs b. Personnel responsible for schedule and cost control (7) Estimating Effectiveness; a. Five most recently bid projects (8) Miscellaneous Experience and Capabilities: a. Experience in healthcare design b. Experience in NFPA 101 Life Safety code c. LEED certification d. Energy conservation. 4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT: Who May Submit: This project is set aside for FAR 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). The NAICS for this project is 541330. Where to Submit: Offerors shall submit all original proposals to: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 ATTN: Contracting (Everett Shaver) contact@example.gov All quotes must be clearly marked with the subject line displaying the solicitation number (a) Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit one copy of SF 330 (6/2004 Edition) including Parts I and II as described herein and one CD-ROM of the SF 330 submittal, to the above address not later than 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on the response date as above. Late proposal rules found in FAR 15.208 will be followed for late submittals. (b) Responding firms must submit a copy of the originally signed, or current (signed within the past 12 months), and accurate SF 330, Part II for the specific prime other offices of the prime, and subcontractor offices proposed to perform the work even if an SF 330, Part II is already on file. SF 330, Part II shall be provided for the specific prime, other offices of the prime, and subcontractor offices proposed to perform the work. All Part IIs MUST be signed with original signature or facsimile of the original signature (signed within the past 3 years is required) and dated. A copy of a signed/dated Part II is acceptable. Although firms are encouraged to update their SF 330 Part II at least annually, older ones (up to 3 years old in accordance with FAR 36.603(d)(5)) will still be considered by the board. However, a firm may be recommended as not qualified or ranked low if missing, confusing, conflicting, obsolete or obscure information prevents a board from reasonably determining that a firm demonstrates certain required qualifications. Indicate in Block 5b of each Part II if the firm is a Large Business, Small Business, HubZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Woman-Owned Small Business. To be classified as a small business, a firm's average annual receipts or sales for the preceding three fiscal years must not exceed $4.5 million. (c) Submit only one SF 330, Part I from the Prime for the design team, completed in accordance with the SF 330 instructions and additional instructions herein. It must contain information in sufficient detail to identify the team (prime, other offices of the prime, and consultants) proposed for the contract. (b) The A-E shall not include company literature with the SF 330. (c) In block No. 4 Part II provide the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number issued by Dun and Bradstreet Information System (1/+1 (555) 000-0000) for the prime A-E or Joint Venture. The DUNS number must be for the firm or joint venture performing the work (i.e. not the parent DUNS number, but a DUNS number specifically for the office performing the work. (d) In Section C of the SF 330, Part I, identify the discipline/service to be supplied by the Prime, Prime Branch offices as applicable, and each consultant. Provide brief resumes in Section E of the on-staff or consultant employees you intend to use to perform the work. Resumes must be submitted for each employee required to meet the minimums stated above in paragraph 3b. Resumes shall not exceed one page. (e) In Section F, a maximum of 10 projects for the total proposed Team (including the prime and consultants) shall be provided. Use no more than one project per page. (f) In Section G, block 26, along with the name, include the firm and office location the person is associated with. The names of all individuals included in the resumes in Section E shall be listed in Block G-26 along with their firm location and their roles even if example project experience in Block G-28 is not applicable. Also include Team Project Organization Chart in Part I, Section D indicating how each firm on the proposed team (prime, applicable prime branch offices, and each subcontractor as identified in Part I, Section C) integrates into the composite team. (g) In Section H, of the SF 330, Part I, provide a narrative to address each of the requirements, including subparagraphs, of items listed in Section 3, Selection Criteria, of this announcement. (h) In Section H, Part I, SF 330, firms must show their last 12 months of Medical facility contract awards stated in dollars (see 3(e) above), provide an itemized summary of awards to include Agency Contract Number/Task Order No. awards shall be shown in an itemized summary including Agency, Contract Number/Task Order No., Project Title, and Award Amount dollars. Include a total of all listed awards. Note that award of Indefinite Delivery Contracts should not be counted as award amounts; only actual Task Orders and any modifications thereto should be included in the amounts. When addressing Team capabilities, clarify planned capability, existing capability, and prior experiences, if any. Include any other relevant information including a short discussion of why the firm is especially qualified based upon the specific selection criteria listed in Section 3. (i) In Section H, Part I, SF 330 Generally, describe the firm's Design Quality Management Plan (DQMP). A project-specific detailed DQMP must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Indicate the estimated percentage involvement of each firm on the proposed team. Do not exceed ten pages for Section H. Front and back side use of a single page will count as 2 pages, and use no smaller than 11 font type using Times New Roman. Pages in excess of the maximums list will be discarded and not used in evaluation of the selection criteria. Foldouts are not allowed and shall not be considered. (j) Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. 5. SOLICITATION: (k) A solicitation will only be issued to the most highly qualified vendor. Point of Contact: Contracting - Everett E Shaver Jr., +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 4864, E-mail any questions to: contact@example.gov.