C1DA--Request for SF330 to Improve PMRS Space at Bldg 170 NLR 598-20-106

Page 4 of 4 This is a request for SF 330 s Architect-Engineer Qualifications only. The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114 is advertising for a contract for Architect-Engineer Services (A/E) to renovate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. The Government intends to award this as a Firm Fixed Price contract. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Verification in Vetbiz is required per VAAR 852.219-10, VAAR 819.7003, and VAAR 804.1102. The Government anticipates making award to Architectural and Engineering firm. Tasks shall include architectural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural disciplines. The selected A/E firms services shall include, but will not be limited to, design, document preparation, and contract administration for this project associated with the various facilities-related programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that apply to this notice are 541330 Engineering Services (Small Business Size of $16.5 Million). Construction magnitude is $2 million to $5 million. Contract may include, but are not limited to: 1) Schematic Phase: to include but not limited to making site investigations, collecting data, performing analysis, making presentations and conducting other fact finding studies as might be necessary to support the design of the project. This may include economic analysis and feasibility studies and developing scopes for programmed projects. Services may also include additional consultant services as necessary based on specific project scope. 2) Design Development: may include engineering calculations and analysis, complete design, and statements of probable cost. 3) Construction Documents: to provide complete detailed construction documents for final review that are of such quality and completeness that they can be competitively bid by contractors. 4) Bid Documents: to provide completed detailed, signed drawings, specifications and documents complete. To be considered for selection, interested eligible firms shall submit three (3) copies of their SF 330 Part I and II no later than 10:00 a.m. CST. on July 28, 2021. to Brad Martin, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 41 #209, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114. Submission of information incorporated by reference is not allowed. Prospective firms shall address all selection criteria factors within submitted SF330 packages. All submissions must be bound in some manner (no paperclips). To be eligible for award firms must be registered with SAM.gov and the VETBIZ and CVE certified prior to contract award. Registration information is available at the VETBIZ website, http://www.vetbiz.gov/. Email Submissions will not be accepted. After final selection has taken place the contracting officer may release information identifying the firm with which a contract will be negotiated, when an award has been made, the contracting officer may release award information. Debriefings of successful and unsuccessful firms will be held after final selection has taken place and will be conducted, to the extent practicable, in accordance with FAR Part 15. SELECTION CRITERIA Selection criteria will be based on: 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 of proposed sub-consultants for all engineering disciplines: electrical, data communication, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, interior design, LEED, commissioning and cost estimating. 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. Specialized experience with healthcare related designs in a hospital setting. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; maintaining project schedules and project budgets. Cost control effectiveness and estimating accuracy. Past performance on contracts 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 Department of Veterans' Affairs (include knowledge of VA design standards, technical manuals, and specifications) provide no more than five (5) recent projects. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project (200 miles); provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. Describe in detail how your firm will conduct constructability reviews of construction documents; include interdisciplinary and specification versus drawings, details versus floor plan review process. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board, scored and ranked according to qualifications. The 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 to receive request for proposal. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE ISSUED. See attached document: Template SF330.