C1DA--AE Correct Cantilever Near MRI Entrance at VANICHS Ft Wayne Campus. Project No. 610A4-25-222.

General Program Guide, PG-08-15, Volume C Page 4 April 1995
Fort Wayne AE SOW Page 1
STATEMENT OF WORK 610A4-25-222 Correct Cantilever Near MRI Entrance (Building 1) 1. Scope of Work
The Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm shall furnish professional services for 100% design Correct Cantilever Near MRI Building at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Campus, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5100. The design will include Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction/Bid Documents per the A/E Design Submission Instructions Document, Construction Administration Services, Technical Specifications and Cost Estimates. This project will investigate the structural damage on the cantilever to the entrance of Building 1 near the MRI Building and provide a design to correct the deficiencies noted. Review existing electrical, water, HVAC, and Stem piping that currently flow under the existing slab. Repair of existing cracks due to settlement of foundation and correction of exposed metal rebar.  Design a support system under cantilever. The Schematic Design shall include a comprehensive study, inspection, and report of the existing project area conditions, which shall include HVAC, electrical, architectural components, plumbing, fire protection, asbestos, etc. A/E shall provide a preliminary construction duration period for planning purposes. This information shall be communicated to all bidders for their review and inclusion within their bids. It shall be communicated within the bid documents that the contractor will be required to review and provide any concerns regarding the projected construction duration. The project is to provide all necessary modification and additions to the VA NIHCS existing building structure. mechanical, electrical, information technology, fire suppression, and plumbing work as necessary for a functional design. A/E will be responsible for complete functional design and provide biddable documents meeting all the requirements. The VA Technical Information Library (TIL) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp is managed by the VA Office of Construction and Facility Management. It is the master repository for all VA Numbered Standards for Construction to include design and construction specifications, procedures, standard details, BIM/CAD standards, equipment guides, space planning and design guides. The documents of the TIL shall be the minimum design criteria for all VA projects performed in the construction of new facilities and the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property. VA additionally through the documents on the TIL has adopted the latest edition of the following codes and standards (but not limited to): Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards International Building Code (IBC) National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes, except for NFPA 5000 and NFPA 900 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A 17.1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASME Code for Pressure Piping International Plumbing Code (IPC) Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) for Federal Facilities Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute (ACI 318 2) and Commentary (ACI 318 R2) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Energy policy Act of 2005 (EPAct)Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE Standard 62.1 DOE Interim Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for New Federal, Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings and New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 10 CFR Parts 433, 434 and 435 Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General Requirements Section 01010 of the VA Master Construction Specification Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems ASHRAE Standard 15 U.S. National CAD Standard
Where conflicts exist between VA adopted codes and standards and the documents on the TIL, the A/E shall bring this to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure consistency department wide. Designs for construction must produce a complete and usable facility or improvement when constructed.  VA policy (VHA Office of Capital Assets Management, Engineering and Support memo Updated Construction Guidance and Expectations dated Sep 12, 2016) requires the A/E to certify that their design (including all bid alternates/bid deducts) is independent of any future construction project.  In addition, the A/E must certify that it has produced a design that does not include furniture and equipment that will be procured separately unless directed otherwise by the VA. Equipment that can be part of the design includes those items to meet code requirements for building occupancy, items covered in the VA s Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) Divisions 1 through 10, 13 through 26 or 28 through 48, non-IT equipment items covered by Division 27 and items covered by Division Numbers 12 31 00, 12 32 00, 12 34 00 and 12 36 00. The A/E shall submit as part of the Final Bid Documents submittal a signed letter on company letterhead stating the design s independence. The project is to provide all necessary modifications and additions to VA NIHCS existing building structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. A/E shall be responsible for reviewing existing conditions to locations planned for development. Existing drawings of are on file at the VA NIHCS for review by the A/E. Access to files shall be coordinated with the COR. The AE will employ a third-party construction cost estimator. The cost estimator is to be a separate, independent, un-biased and non affiliated entity sub-contracted by the A/E. The A/E may not use their own personnel to complete any requirements stated within the Cost Manual.  All drawings shall adhere to VA project software requirements for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp. BIM software shall be Revit 2020 or the latest version available to VA NIHCS, Fort Wayne Campus. The project BIM model minimum requirements shall be developed to include the systems described below as they would be built, the processes of installing them and to reflect record drawing conditions (possibly incorporating into the Fort Wayne VAMC Master Record Drawing pending facility expertise). The deliverable model at the DD and CD design phases shall be developed to include as many of the systems described below (but not limited to) as are necessary and appropriate at that design phase. Architectural/Interior Design Square Footage/Volume including Room Names and Numbers Departmental Ownership (By Common Name, Capital Asset Inventory Department Definition and Strategic Capital Investment Program Department Definition) Architectural Schedules Walls and Curtain Wall Sizes, Shapes, and Material Data Doors Windows Louvers Roof Floors Ceilings Vertical Circulation Architectural Specialties and Woodwork Life Safety Information (Fire Extinguishers, Wall Ratings, Door Ratings, Fire Protection/Alarms) General Signage Schedules Furniture Equipment Structural Foundations Shafts and Pits Mechanical HVAC Plumbing Electrical/Telecommunications Power and Lighting Steam Distribution Nurse Call System Asbestos/ Hazard Material Info Security System Information (Access Controls, Security Cameras, Panic Alarms, Overhead Paging) Exterior Building Information 3D Model Renderings Other Engineering Data as Required.
A/E shall develop a phasing plan and develop deduct bid alternates for project award which will be based on available funding for construction. The value will be disclosed upon negotiation with selected firm(s). FAR Clause 52.236-22, Design Within Funding Limitations, will be included with the resultant contract. 2. General The A/E will be given the appropriate orientation by the VA NIHCS offices of Engineering Service and NCO 10 Contracting. The A/E shall prepare all necessary drawings. The degree of completion and the stages of submission shall be as hereinafter specified. The VA NIHCS will provide all standard details, master specifications, design criteria, etc. A/E discussion with the VA NIHCS personnel concerning requirements will be arranged by and participated in by appropriate Engineering Service personnel. The A/E shall participate with the Project Engineering and other Services in review of project scope, design review comments, etc. There will be (1) submission for schematic design drawings (35% complete), and (1) submission for construction documents (95% complete), and a final submission which constitutes a complete bid package consisting of drawings, specifications, detailed final cost estimates, phasing and sequence drawings within each phase, and project bid alternates. Drawings showing architectural and other features of the affected building are available in files of the Engineering Service, VA NIHCS. The drawings are not to be expected to be accurate in all respects, and the Architect-Engineer is to verify all features affecting the project by field investigation. The A/E shall develop the project utilizing Revit 2020 and Building Information Modeling BIM to develop architectural design drawings, renderings, construction documents, and record drawings at completion of construction as per the VA BIM guide located on the VA Technical Information Library (TIL). At each scheduled submittal date, the A/E shall submit to the VA a list of the submitted files that shall include 3D Views, Facility Data, and Revit Data Files. Submittal drawings shall be full size plots suitable for half size reproduction. The VA has ownership of the rights at the date of Closeout Submittal to all CAD files, Revit 2020 BIM Model and Facility Data developed for the Project. The VA may make use of this data following any deliverables. For preparation of construction specifications, the A/E will provide specifications in "Word" format and pdf format. The A/E shall supply copies of the specification files, combined into single document, to be electronically transported to the CO for incorporation into the VA specification booklet. 3. Schedule & Submission Requirements Times listed herein are approximate and subject to negotiation. Each milestone in the timeline is subject to completion of the predecessor task and project requirements external to AE scope; as such, calendar days for task completion shall be negotiated instead of actual dates. The following is an estimated milestone schedule in terms of business days. Federal holidays do not count as business days. Activity Level of Completion Calendar Days
Schematic Submission (SC) 35% 40 After Notice to Proceed VA Review of 35% (SC)
15 After Receipt of 35% Submission Construction Document Submission (CD) 95% 80 After VA Approval of 35% DD Submission VA Review of 95% CDBS
30 After Receipt of 95% CDBS Submission Deliver Final Construction Document Bid Set
15 After VA Approval of 95% CDBS Submission


135 A/E Design
45 VA Review
180 Total Design Timeframe Design Schedule is 180 days to complete Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, and Cost Estimates of Construction. Completion of Construction Administration Services will not be dependent upon award of Construction Contract. 4. Construction Period Services Contract Procurement A/E will respond with recommendations to any pre-bid request for information (RFIs) that are received during the construction procurement phase. Submittal, RFI, Change Order - Review The A/E firm shall review all submittals proposed by the contractor for use in construction of this project. All submittals will be reviewed for compliance with the specifications and returned to Engineering Service within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt. The A/E shall review and answer all RFIs submitted by the contractor. RFIs shall be reviewed, answered and returned to Engineering Service within seven (7) calendar days after receipt. The A/E shall review all change orders proposed by the contractor and provide cost estimate for changes necessary. Change orders proposed by the contractor will be reviewed for compliance with applicable requirements and reasonable costs and returned to Engineering Services within seven (7) calendar days after receipt. Site Visits The A/E shall provide site visits as requested by the COR as noted below:
One (1) visit for the pre-construction conference. Eight (8) visits for general construction inspection/progress. One (1) visit for final inspections. A/E to provide other construction phase services as defined in signed contract. Misc. The A/E shall review and answer all RFI s submitted by construction contractors. A/E to participate in bi-weekly telephonic project meetings with the VA and contractor. As-Built Drawings The A/E shall modify design drawings and models based on marked drawings supplied by the contractor and are to be verified by the A/E in field. As-Builts are to include all addendums and bulletins issued by the VA/AE during construction. These changes shall be bubbled and dated. An electronic Revit BIM 2020 and AutoCAD 2020 model of the As-Builts is to be submitted to the COR on CD-ROM. Any approved shop drawings with major differences from contract drawings, supplemental agreements processed change orders, etc., shall be incorporated. The A/E shall deliver updated record drawings (1 set) and (1) Full size set.

5. Selection Criteria. The government will evaluate each potential contractor under the selection criteria described below:
Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (2) 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; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Experience in construction period services to include professional field inspections during the construction period, review of construction submittals, support in answering requests for information during the construction period, and support of construction contract changes to include drafting statements of work, and cost estimates; (6) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project; and (7) The extent to which potential contractors identify and commit to the use of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and other types of small businesses as subcontractors.
6. SF330 Submittal Instructions. All interested and capable contractors must submit an electronic copy of their SF 330s, via email, by the closing time/date of this announcement. Note the following:
Limit SF 330 packages to fifty (50) pages. If submission has more than fifty pages, only the first fifty pages will be evaluated. Demonstrate specialized experience by citing projects of similar size and scope completed within the past seven (7) years. No physical copies will be accepted. Submissions must be received to the Dept of Veterans Affairs network server prior to the submission deadline. The total size of the electronic submission (email and all attachments) must not exceed 20 MB; larger emails may get rejected by the network server and will be considered non-responsive. Submit packages via email to contract specialist: contact@example.gov. The subject of the email should be: (Firm Name) SF 330 36C25026R0017.

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