Z1DA--595-25-108 Relocate Emergency Cache D/B SDVOSB

Build Project No. 595-25-108, Relocate Emergency Cache. This procurement shall provide required design completion of the aforementioned project and perform construction of completed design work. Project shall be designed and completed in accordance with VA Criteria, Physical Security Requirements, and VA Specifications developed for the project. This Request for Proposal (RFP) document is intended to generally define the scope and design parameters to be included in this project. It is the responsibility of the Design-Build team to provide a complete set of approved design documents in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines, specifications, and design standards to complete construction within a 240-day schedule. Offeror shall be prepared for a 240-day schedule as indicated below in the Project Schedule. Offeror may propose an alternate schedule, in addition to the 240-day schedule, which will be reviewed by the VA. Schedules shall indicate the following: The design period which shall include provisions for VA reviews. Phasing plans for coordination of any site utility relocation work. Construction period services including: Mobilization Demolition Procurement and installation of equipment Provisions for overtime or shift work shall be included in the contract offer. Equipment unloading, placing, inspection, testing, commissioning, and reports. PROVIDE: Professional Design-Build (DB) and healthcare planning services to include but not limited to: Site investigation architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and any other engineering services as needed, environmental studies, and materials testing. Contract drawings and specifications for construction. Construction period services for DB A/E - review of shop drawing submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals and requests for information (RFI), DB A/E shall visit site per VA's request, add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings; DB A/E shall respond on site within a two-hour period when requested. Procurement, Construction and Installation services of the Clean Room, including all Management, Supervision, Labor, Transportation, Equipment and Materials and to perform work to include demolition, general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, and certain other items as required by project drawings and specifications to create a complete and useable facility. -- Project Scope GENERAL: Provide sufficient construction documents and construction services for a project that shall convert a space into a Pharmacy Emergency Cache as per the Physical Security Requirements in the VA Handbook 0730. The New Emergency Cache will need to convert a section of the former Bowling Alley in Building 22 into a secure location to store the Pharmacy Emergency Cache. The Cache will need to be roughly 830 square feet with a pad capable of storing; one GSA Four Drawer safe weighing 2500lbs, 7x pallets, and 22x Pharmacal Storage Carts weighing 1200lbs. The space will also need to account for operation and clearance of a pallet jack. Including in this project needs to be demolition of 1300 sqft of existing cinderblock walls and tile, along with 150 linear feet of asbestos pipe insulation abatement, demolition of built-up plywood decking and framing. Construction of a retention wall, backfilling the space and construction of a concrete slab to handle the stored items in the Emergency Cache. With installation of a single-entry point door that meets the requirements highlighted in the VA Handbook 0730 with Best hardware. Security for the Emergency Cache needs to be provided by Siemens with it being laid out and installed as per the VA Handbook 0730. Offeror shall make layout changes, calculations, and provide documentation to support their design. Construction of the Emergency Cache shall be designed and installed as per the specifications and drawings approved through the Design and Project Design Team (PDT) process. SPECIFICS: The project converts a section of the abandon Bowling Alley in Building 22 into a secure location to store the Pharmacy Emergency Cache. The Cache will need to be roughly 830 square feet with a pad capable of storing; one GSA Four Draw safe weighing 2500lbs, 7x pallets, 22x Pharmacal Storage Carts weighing 1200lbs. The contractor shall also design and install a single point of entry with the necessary security devices. Demolition of 1300 sqft of existing CMU and Tile. Demolition of existing Cage Wall, Plywood Decking, and Decking Framing. Demolition of two existing single personnel doors. Abatement of 150 Linear Feet of Asbestos Pipe Insulation. Construction of Retention Wall, backfill of space and construction of a roughly 830 square feet concrete floor Construction of new CMU walls compliant with Physical Security requirements highlighted in VA Handbook 0730 and the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual. Relocating Electrical Panel and circuits to be on the outside of the new Emergency Cache. Relocate any HVAC, Fire Protection, and Electrical as necessary while maintaining fire suppression and detection at all times. Install a single point of entry doorway with all the Physical Security Requirements needed as per Physical Security requirements in VA Handbook 0730 and the VA Physical Security and Resilience Design Manual. Install a single point of entry door that leads to existing EMS and Logistics Storage. Concrete Slab to support the weight of the stored materials highlighted in the General Description and Specifics. Installation of Security Panel and necessary occupancy sensors, camera, maglocks, door codes and etc. that will be required highlighted in the Physical Security Requirements in VA Handbook 0730. Construction shall be addressed in phases to allow operations to continue during construction to the greatest extent possible. Phasing or Shifts shall be determined during the 65% design review. Phasing or Shifts must work within budget and allow the VA to continue operations at minimal interference. The DB A/E is responsible for providing certified industrial hygiene services to perform asbestos survey investigations, bulk sampling, development of specifications and drawings, and construction period services. All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA guidelines and specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. DB A/E shall pay particular attention to NFPA, BOCA, VA HVAC Design Manual, USP 797, and VA program guide PG-18-14. SPECIAL NOTE: Be reminded that the VA guidelines are just a guide, and the project is not bound by them. If current healthcare trends dictate a different design approach is needed, we shall follow that approach. The offeror will need to purchase and acquire a copy of USP 797. The DB A/E shall provide professional architectural and engineering and construction services for the project and is responsible for providing all services necessary for design of this project i.e. mechanical, electrical, asbestos sampling and monitoring, structural, fire alarm and suppression, communications, cable tv, etc. The DB construction contractor shall provide all Management, Supervision, Labor, Transportation, Equipment and Materials and perform work to include demolition, general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, and certain othe