C--FCA Updgrade Areas to meet ADA Standards 503-11-113

This announcement is for the selection of an Architect / Engineer Firm to perform design services, technical specifications, working drawings, cost estimates, as-built drawings, construction period services, and site visits for the Construction of Project # 503-11-113, "Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Upgrade Areas to Meet ADA Standards" at the VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The magnitude of construction for the above referenced project is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. The estimated duration of design is 100 Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Construction Period services are expected to begin within 90 to 180 calendar days from receipt of the 100% Submission Documents. The construction period of performance will be 180 Calendar Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the A/E Firm selected for the aforementioned design services. The most highly qualified A/E Firm will be required to participate in a Criteria Review Conference (CRC) prior to the submission of price proposals. Any cost associated with the participation in the CRC is not reimbursable. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds for FY 2011. Please note this is not a request for proposal. Eligible 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. The following evaluation criteria, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate firms and determine the most highly qualified firm for possible contract award. The Professional Qualification and Specialized Experience/Technical Competence (i.e., Evaluation Factors #1 & #2) factors are slightly more important than the other six factors (i.e. Evaluation Factors #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8). 1. Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services: This factor evaluates the individual experience of the persons that are to be assigned to the design team. The firms should provide information on the individuals from each relative disciplines that are anticipated to be assigned to key positions on the design team. The key positions should include Project Managers, Quality Assurance Manager, Architects, Architectural Engineers, Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, and Environmental Engineers. 2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required: This factor evaluates the experience of the firm and design team in completing projects requiring skills similar to those anticipated for this contract. This may include general renovation of medical center space to include architectural changes of walls, ceilings, floors, finishes, masonry, doorways including hardware, plumbing including storm sewer, sanitary, hot and cold water, heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) to include, package units, variable air and constant air volume terminals with reheat, variable frequency drive air handlers, steam and condensate piping, primary and secondary electrical circuits, digital controls, fire protection to include sprinkle system, central fire and security alarms, audio paging systems, asbestos abatement and all work to return space to finished, functioning condition. Experience providing drawings in 3D. Designing general construction of new space to include structural work, roofing, exterior walls, site work, site utilities and work as stated above. Design of specialty construction may include tuck pointing, asphalt paving, elevators, complete key system, large centrifugal chillers and boiler controls. Firms may submit any other personnel they feel are significant for the types of work described in Specialized Experience. 3. Past Performance on Contracts with Government Agencies (particularly Department of Veterans Affairs) and Private Industry in Terms of Cost Control, Quality of Work, and Compliance with Performance Schedules: This factor shall be evaluated based on the information provided by the A-E on similar type projects, performance appraisals on file with the Department of Veterans Affairs, any government sponsored performance rating system and contact with personnel listed in the SF 330 regarding past performance as well board members personal knowledge of the firm. 4. Capacity to Accomplish the Work in the Required Time: This factor evaluates the ability of the A-E firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the projects in the required time. 5. Location in General Geographical Area of the Project and Knowledge of the Locality of the Project: This factor evaluates the distance from the A-E firms design office from the location of work (James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center). The personnel identified as the key design team staff are expected to work in the design office identified for evaluation of this factor. 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. This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this work are 541310 and 541330. The small business standard is 4.5 million dollars. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered and verified in the VetBiz Registry in order to be eligible for contract award. Visit www.vip.vetbiz.gov to complete your company registration. Additionally, any potential awardees must also be registered in Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR). Registration can be accomplished by visiting www.ccr.gov. To be considered for this contract Firms shall submit three (3) copies of their Standard Form 330 (Parts I & II) and a CD copy of their Standard Form 330 (Parts I & II) to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center to the contact information listed below. Additionally, the submission must include an insert detailing the following information: " Duns & Bradstreet Number " Tax ID Number " The E-mail address of the Primary Point of Contact. " A printed copy of the firms VetBiz Registry. Attention: Contracting Office, Daniel P. Shea, Building 2, 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-4377. Standard Form 330's must be received no later than 2:00 PM on May 6, 2011. Inquiries regarding this announcement can be sent to Daniel P. Shea via E-Mail contact@example.gov. Submissions by Electronic means are not permitted.