This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services related to VA Medical Center, Bath NY project 528A6-16-604; "Design to Replace the Storm Drain System". The VA Medical Center, Bath, New York is seeking professional engineering firms, under NAICS code 541330, to provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to Replace the Storm Drain System. PROJECT SCOPE: This project is to evaluate and upgrade the Station Storm Drain System. This upgrade of the system, will include, but not limited to: catch basins, dry wells, manholes, all lines and outfalls to Cohocton River. This requires inspection, repair and/or replacement, and upgrades as required for a 30 year life cycle. All designs will follow, but are not limited to, VA Space Planning Specifications, in conjunction with the VA Master specifications as outlined in VA Handbook 7610. The design will also be done to ensure that the Storm Drain System meets all the requirements/specifications for local, state, and federal codes. The estimated construction cost for the design must fall within the VA budget. EXISTING CONDITIONS The Station Storm Drain System construction dates back to original construction of the facility in the 19th century. The majority of the lines are of clay and cast iron materials. Major additions to the system were in the 1930's, during the construction of the hospital. Minor additions and repairs have been on-going through the years with the addition of new buildings. Conditions of underground piping, catch basins, and manhole interiors are unknown. A/E SCOPE OF SERVICES Provide investigative and schematic design services, construction documents including submittals, working drawings, specifications, cost estimate, shop drawing review and construction period services as required to upgrade Station Storm Drain System. Services will included all Site/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering or Architectural work associated with this project. Final design submission shall include phased drawings of all abatement, demolition, and construction work as required to allow the continuous use, with minimal interruption of services, to all of the buildings and associated areas. Provide an NFPA/Life Safety Code review and make sure all building codes are addressed with the project. Provide an asbestos review during the design as needed. All storm sewer lines 2" or greater are to have a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection, and are to be recorded. This inspection is to be used as an aid to determine what lines and/or storm sewer items that will require replacement, any and all negatively sloped lines will also be replaced. A report and a copy of the recording shall be given to the Bath VAMC upon completion. Provide contract specifications utilizing the VA Master Specifications available at www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Edited specifications are to be provided to the Bath VAMC electronically by either email or on a CD rom. All edited specifications are to be edited to the specified project and have all impertinent specs and information removed. Attend design review meetings and make all necessary site visits during design to gather information necessary from the existing sites, building plans, utility plans, etc. to provide a complete assessment of the proposed work. Assess the intent and scope of this project and work with the Medical Center staff to develop a final design and cost estimate to best suit the needs and constraints of the government, while incorporating VAMC Bath Engineering Service, VA Network 2, or any other government comments. Provide one (1) hard copy set of "Architectural E1" (30"x42") size working drawings, specifications, and cost estimate at the 50% and the 90% (red line) review stages. Also, provide one (1) electronic set and provide one (1) set of drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer licensed in the State of New York, specifications, and cost estimates at final design submission. Electronic set on CD/DVD, at 100% final stage is to be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD 2014 formats w/ reference files. Upon completion of the 90% documents and prior to the red line and final adjustments, the A/E shall take the drawings and go completely through the design in the purposed spaces and make sure the contract drawings and specifications are doable and complete. Project completion of construction documents, including final design, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimate is to be 120 days from award of contract. Provide a detailed material/labor cost estimate for construction of this project at the 100% review stage. Bring final construction documents back to site and ensure that the design is complete and construction will to be able to be done, with no/minimal changes required. Complete understanding of design vs. actual site conditions. Attend pre-bid job walk and provide all engineering responses to questions asked by potential bidders and issue an addendum, if necessary. Provide a technical review of all project submittals/shop drawings related to the project and provide all required responses to any design/conflict questions encountered in these areas during construction in an expeditious manner. A walk through is required at the end of the construction to provide a punch list of items to ensure the "completeness" of the construction, both technologically and physically. Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction phase. Upon completion of the project, provide two (2) sets of stamped "Architectural E1" (30"x 42") as-built drawings, as well as a complete set in PDF and AutoCAD 2014 formats. The following evaluation criteria will be used during the A/E selection process: 1. Team proposed for this project; 2. Proposed management plan; 3. Previous experience of team proposed for this project; 4. Location and facilities of working offices; 5. Proposed design approach for this project; 6. Project control; 7. Estimating effectiveness; 8 Miscellaneous experience and capabilities; 9. Awards & recommendations; 10. Insurance & litigations. The applicable NAICS code is 541330. This acquisition for design services will be a 100% set aside for service disabled veteran owned small business concern (SDVOSB). All SDVOSBs must be verified by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilizations Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) through www.vetbiz.gov before award. SDVOSB firms desiring consideration must have a working office located within 300 miles of the Bath, New York city limits and be licensed in New York State. All interested SDVOSB A/E firms are invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications and for any consultants, on SF 330 Extra Sections E and F. Standard form 330 can be obtained at the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6 . The estimated construction cost for this project is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 and small business size is $15.0 million. Responses must be received by 4:30 PM, April 18, 2016. Electronic submission of SF 330's is preferred; email completed SF330's to
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