C--508-14-2-539-0034 - Life Safety Plans Update

The Atlanta VA Medical Center anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price Contract for Architect/Engineer Service for the project "Life Safety Plan Update" located 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall visually inspect the VAMC Atlanta campus as required to assess the facility and surrounds to provide comprehensive as-built Life Safety Plans (LSP) demonstrating compliance and/or variance with 2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Fire Code, and 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. This will be a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB firms only. The firms will need to be CVE verified and visible in VIP (VAAR 8041102) when SF330's are submitted. Firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) database, information on registration requirements can be obtained on the Internet at (http://sam.gov), and submit their complete Annual Representation s and Certifications (ORCA) via online at htpp://orca.bpn.gov. Any firm not CVE verified upon submission of their SF330's will not be evaluated and not considered for award. Please submit a copy of you CVE verification letter with your SF330 package. Eligible firms, to include subcontractors, team members, and partners shall have a branch office located within a 200 mile radius of the Atlanta VA, as determined by online MapQuest Directions (www.mapquest.com), please include a copy of your mapping results with your SF330 package. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330 Engineering Services. The small business size standard is $14.0M. Interested firms must submit three (3) copies and 1 CD of their SF330 no later than 3:30p.m. EST on June 12, 2014 to Bruce Caughman, Contract Specialist, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Rm GC125 Contracting, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA, 30033. Submission of information incorporated by reference is not allowed. Prospective firms shall address all selection criteria factors within their submitted SF330 packages. All submissions must be bound in some manner (no paperclips). Forms are available on the internet at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/types/SF. The A/E selection criteria will be based on (In order of importance) (I) Professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of required services; provide key personnel, it is expected that the individuals identified as key personnel will be performing tasks under the resulting contract. Include resumes for key personnel and of proposed sub-consultants. (II) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and the use of recovered materials. Include any special certifications/qualifications related to Life Safety/Fire Protection. (III) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; maintaining project schedules and project budgets. Provide the team organization for the Site Visit Phase as well as the Design Phase. (IV) Design Approach-Describe the proposed design philosophy; what problems do you anticipate and how do you propose to solve them? Describe innovative approaches to Life Safety Analysis. (V) Quality Control-What quality control techniques are planned? Who will be responsible for quality control? (VI) Past performance on contract with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; be sure to include all past performance with Department of Veteran's Affairs (include knowledge of VA design standards, technical manuals, and specifications) (provide no more than three (3) recent projects). (VII) Location within 200 miles of the project area and knowledge of the locality of the project, please include a copy of your mapping results with your SF330 package; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. (VIII) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management and cooperativeness. (IX) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services, and Insurance litigation (Type and amount of liability insurance carried, litigation involvement over the last 5 years and its outcome). (X) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. (XI) Awards (Awards received for design excellence). Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board, scored and ranked according to score. The three (3) (more or less) most qualified firms will be invited to interview with the selection board, and will again be numerically scored. The firm with the highest score will be selected and asked to negotiate a fair and reasonable price. Each respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and all Joint Ventures must be CVE verified, submit agreements that comply with 13CFR 125.15 prior to contract award. This is a request for SF330's Architect-Engineer Qualifications only. This is not a request for proposal; no solicitation package will be issued.