C--Add / Replace Mechanical Systems

Project 503-11-101, "Add / Replace Mechanical Systems" This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services related to Project 503-11-101, "Add / Replace Mechanical Systems", at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Provide Professional A/E (Architect/Engineering) design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services, and site visits for Construction 503-11-101, "Add / Replace Mechanical Systems" at the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. All drawings are to be in Autodesk's Architecture and/or MEP latest version 3D with complete intelligence available with these programs. Three-dimensional CADD drawings shall be required for all significant design requiring clarity (determined by the COTR and specified in the Statement of Work provided in the Solicitation to the A/E Firm selected) and shown for the following discipline type: Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical - HVAC, Plumbing, and Structural. All relative existing work shall be shown as field verified by the A/E. The intent here is to show how equipment will fit (if 3D images of equipment are not available through software, it is suggested that the A/E obtain 3D images from vendors via the net, CD, or disk) and to show entire runs of duct and pipe (i.e. from where new conduit meets existing to the termination point in the wall at the outlet). All desks, equipment, and pc's in the renovation shall also be shown to see the relation of outlets to such. The A/E will be required to certify that the A/E regularly uses the two programs mentioned above and certify that the A/E has completed 3D designs. The A/E offices must be located within a 250 mile radius of the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA with exception of any cost estimating consultants used. SF 330's not certifying the requirements of this paragraph will not be considered. Design will be required to have 4 design reviews. The A/E is required to have in their possession and use the above mentioned software. All non drawing info is required to be in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project formats. The A/E will be required to produce a short Power Point presentation of a three page minimum to the Network Capital Asset Manager at the 25%, 50%, 75% 95% and 100% review periods. These reviews will indicate the problem being addressed, the style of the construction being planned, and how it differs from a state of the art facility for the same purpose, any and all deviations from the submitted space plan for the project and the FCA (Facility Condition Assessment" deficiencies the project will resolve, if any. Prior to soliciting for construction the A/E will be required to certify that the project is designed within budget, the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is correct, and the bid alternates included comprise 20% of the work designed. If necessary, the project could be reduced by 20% of the requested amount and continue to supply a complete useable end product. All work must be designed within a construction price limit. The A/E must possess strong demonstrated architectural, civil, HVAC, electrical, communications, and safety competencies and adhere to JCAHO requirements/specifications. This requirement is to provide all labor, transportation and supervision necessary to conduct any required field investigations and complete working design drawings. The estimated duration of design is to be four (4) months, with construction period services expected to be one (1) year. The time between completed design and construction start is expected to be between two (2) months and thirteen (13) months. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time 11/26/2010. A/E firms that meet the requirements listed above in this notice are invited to submit a completed SF 330 Architecture-Engineer qualifications, Parts I and II to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center; Attn: Daniel P. Shea (90); 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd; Altoona, PA 16602. Please note this is not a request for proposal and responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. Short listing will be based on previous VA and federal government experience and references. Selection after interviews will be based upon the following factors respective of the scope identified above and upon the A/E having qualifications in architectural, communications, HVAC, environmental, civil, and electrical design; construction and general building remodeling and replacement of hospital systems and associated design experience to include; (1) team proposed for the project, (2) proposed management plan, (3) previous experience of team proposed, (4) location and facilities of working offices, (5) proposed design approach for project, (6) project control, (7) estimating effectiveness, (8) miscellaneous experience & capabilities (9) awards and recommendations, and (10) insurance and litigation history. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business's capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330. Construction cost for this project is estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded from the solicitation resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. Award if resulting contract is subject to the availability of FY11 Funds. Point of contact for this notice is Daniel P. Shea via E-Mail contact@example.gov.