C--AE - 550-10-106 Energy Management System Lighting Upgrades

This procurement is restricted to firms located within a 250 driving mile radius of the VA Illiana Healthcare, VA Medical Center, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. There is no socio-economic set-aside associated with this advertisement and therefore this acquisition is open to all firms meeting the qualifications. Applicable NAICS code is 541330. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.Description of work to be performed includes: The Architect/Engineer A/E firm shall provide all tools, equipment, material, labor and supervision necessary to accomplish, prepare, and furnish design drawings, specifications, construction documents, and detailed cost estimates for the following. This project will consist of design services for purchasing and installing energy management equipment to enhance the current EMS infrastructure installed in 2004. Scope of design to encompass the following buildings: 58, 98,100,101,102,103, and 104 at the Danville VA Medical Center Campus. New design to completely integrate with current energy system by implementing a localized computer system with monitoring software that also has a user friendly platform that can be operated by V.A. staff. Upgrade existing T-12 fixtures to T-8 high efficiency fixtures. Design completion timeframe of 225 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services. Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. 2. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of services required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. 3. Professional capacity of the firm in the designated geographic area of the project to perform work (including any specialized services) within the time limitations. 4. Past record of performance on contracts with the Federal Government, Department of Veterans Affairs and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Limit past project references to those within the same scope as this advertisement. (see submission requirements below) 5. Geographic location and facilities of the working office(s) which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located. (Geographical area is limited to a 250 driving mile radius of Danville, IL). 6. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. 7. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. 8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330 Engineering Services. The designated geographic area of consideration for this procurement is restricted to firms located within a 250 driving mile radius of the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville VA Medical Center, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IL 61832. Submission Requirements: Qualified firms are required to submit: 2 copies of Standard Form (SF)330 (available at http://www.gsa.gov/forms) to include Part 1 and Part 2. In addition, Section H of Part 1 must include information regarding the firms estimating effectiveness (estimated costs vs. actual costs) and compliance with performance schedule (original design schedule vs. actual design completion time) for each key design project listed in Section F. All 8 evaluation criteria listed above must be addressed in the SF330. Completed SF330s shall be sent to Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Attn: Aaron Lacy (90CSC), 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, no later than 4:30 p.m. EDT, April 26, 2010. Outer envelope or packaging shall clearly indentify Solicitation number. Information can also be hand carried or submitted via commercial express service (NON US Postal mail) to VA Contract Service Center Building 7, ATTN: Aaron Lacy (90 CSC), 2669 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only, telephone inquires will not be honored. No faxed or emailed forms will be accepted. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract (FAR 4.11). After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the design to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in June 2010. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this sources sought announcement.