C1NZ--659-26-700 | AE Replace Steam and Condensate Piping | Salisbury VAMC

e Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (Public Law 92-582), formerly known as the Brooks Act, and implemented in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO FAR) subpart 36.102. All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria included in this notice. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse, any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. Any resulting award for the proposed A-E services will be procured under a negotiated Firm-Fixed Price contract. At the time the Request for Proposal is issued, all offerors must adhere to VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting --Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, W.G. Hefner Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, is seeking sources and intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm to provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information for Project # 659-26-700, Replace Steam and Condensate Piping located at 1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144. The A-E Services listed herein is being procured in accordance with RFO FAR 36.102, RFO FAR 36.202, and VAAR 836.6. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and visible/certified in the SBA Certification database at the time of proposal in order to be considered for an award. As a prospective offeror for this Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside, you are verifying your company meets the status requirements of a SDVOSB concern as established by VAAR 852.219-73. The W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center is a working facility and phasing plans for minimizing downtime, and provisions for continuation of service during outages is critical to this project. Point of Contact: Sean Cosby, Contracting Officer Email: Sean.Cosby@va.gov PROJECT INFORMATION: Project No. 659-26-700 Project Title: A-E: Replace Steam and Condensate Piping W.G. Hefner VAMC 1601 Brenner Ave Salisbury, NC 28144 The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330, Engineering Services, and the applicable Small Business Size Standard is $25.5 million annual revenue. The projected award date for the anticipated A-E contract is on or before September 23, 2026. The NAICS code for the anticipated Construction project is projected to be 236220 and magnitude of construction is predicted to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The anticipated award date of the construction phase of the project is to be determined (TBD). An Architect & Engineer (A-E) contract will be negotiated for the development of complete construction documents which include working drawings, specifications, reports, and construction period services. The A-E will be given written information; participate in project planning meetings, pre-proposal meeting, and pre-construction meeting as required; communicate with VA personnel via telephone or e-mail; and is expected to coordinate so that the final documents include all requirements in accordance with industry standard practices, VA standards, VA design manuals, and review comments. STATEMENT OF TASK/SCOPE OF WORK: PART A SCOPE OF WORK Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services shall include: Provide Professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) and healthcare planning services to include but not limited to: Site investigation architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical including HVAC and control replacement, electrical, and site modifications. Prior request for notice to inspect must be coordinated and scheduled for times and dates. Connections to existing utilities must be fully investigated to ensure that the existing utilities can support the load of the new connection during design. Contract drawings and specifications for construction. Cost Estimates that include attention to phasing and ICRA as well as all other items associated with design. Construction period services - review of submissions, provide recommendations and estimates regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings; A/E will respond within a twenty-four (24) hour period when requested. Provide File Transfer system for use throughout duration of project. Site must be in place within 30 days of contract award. Site must remain open until final construction contract is complete. This site is intended for AE, VA, and contractor use. The site must be compatible to transfer large files of types of AutoCAD current, all Microsoft Office current programs (Word, Excel, Project), and pdf files. Site must meet VA OIT rules when transferring the files which will provide encryption during the transfer. Note: Due to requirements of certain construction submittals (i.e. finishes, profiles, shop drawings, etc.), these must be delivered to COR. Any hand delivered submittals must also have a backup copy of the cover sheet on A/E FT Site. A/E FT site must be secure (password protected), user friendly for uploading and downloading of files, and organized for easy file retrieval by the VA COR, Contracting Officer (CO), and contractors. Site must be organized with folders indicating each level of submission as outlined in this scope of work and corresponding required files. Must also submit hard copies to the VA for Design Review Drawings, Specifications, and Construction Documents. Comply with VHA Safety & Fire Protection Program to have drawings and specification submittals reviewed by VA at 65% and 95% submissions. Review based on VA standards, codes and regulations. Provide responses back to the VA fire review comments to verify that the comments have been reflected in the project drawings. Bid documents will be re-reviewed to ensure compliance with VA fire review comments. Items that have not been picked up with require changes to the Bid Documents until all review items have been addressed. Comply with VA Green Energy Management System (GEMS) program as per specifications. Comply with VA Design Manuals/Guides, FGI Guidelines, ISO codes, and applicable codes as outlined in the VA Design Guides (most recent versions of all the codes) Infection Control Risk Assessment: The AE shall work with the VA Infection Prevention and Control staff to determine required infection risk assessment levels and shall incorporate VA IPC recommendations into project ICRA drawings. Project scheduling and phasing. Phasing drawings shall also have provisions for safety and fire protection measures to be taken during construction. These measures are to be fully developed through coordination with VA Safety Department. Project Scope: General: This project will consist of the investigation and replacement of steam and condensate piping, convectors, and traps in Bldgs 2, 3, 4, 6, and 11. Specifics: Bldg 2 Investigate/replace the main steam controls in the basement mechanical room Bldg 3 Remove the convectors on floors 1 and 2 and cap the ste