C1DZ--656-26-102, Remodel B48 1st Floor CLC 36C263-25-AP-1434

C1DZ, Architect and Engineering- Construction: Other Hospital Buildings. SET-ASIDE: Notice of 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside. This is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB firms only. The firms registered and visible in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov when SF330 s are submitted. Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to be verified by the SBA VetCert at the time the SF 330 is submitted shall result in elimination from consideration. All Joint Ventures must be verified at time of submission and submit agreements that comply with 13 CFR 125.15 prior to contract award. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that a proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified by 38 CFR, Part 74. The SDVOSB concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: The deadline for all Request for Information (RFI) is 4:00 PM CT on May 16, 2025. All RFIs must be submitted in writing via email to Eric Reis, Contracting Officer, at eric.reis@va.gov and Benjamin Woehrle, Contract Specialist, at Benjamin.woehrle@va.gov. An amendment to the RFQ will be issued to all prospective firms via SAM.gov and will include the RFI and the corresponding Government response. Unless formally amended in writing, all terms, and conditions of the RFQ will remain unchanged. SF 330 DATE OF RECEIPT/DUE DATE: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit one (1) electronic SF 330 and attachments (if any) no later than (NLT) 10:00 AM (CT) June 02, 2025. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: All offerors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM / www.sam.gov) at the time of offer submission. Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board. The three most qualified firms will interview with the selection board. If multiple firms are equally rated as third place, all firms rated equally as third place and higher will be invited to an interview. Responses should be submitted on an SF330. The SF-330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications Prospective firms shall address all selection criteria factors within their submitted SF330 packages. Submission of information incorporated by reference is not allowed. Interested firms shall submit SF 330 via electronic transmission via email to Eric Reis, Contracting Officer, at eric.reis@va.gov with a copy to Benjamin Woehrle, Contract Specialist, at Benjamin.woehrle@va.gov by the designated date/time specified. Please provide Pre-Solicitation Number, Remodel B48 1st Floor CLC, and Firm Name in Subject Line of email. When submitting SF330s, if more than one email is sent, please number emails in Subjects as 1 of n (where n represents the total number of emails to complete the submission). Submittals received after the date and time identified on page one (1) will not be considered. Ensure file size under 7 MB. No SF 330 hard copies will be accepted. Failure to comply with this requirement may jeopardize the possibility of receiving an award for the contract due to noncompliance with the terms of the solicitation. Submitted SF330s will include the following elements: 1. Standard Form 330 (Rev. 07/2021) Architect-Engineer Qualifications 2. SF330, Section H: Additional Information Firms submitted SF330s will be evaluated by an A/E evaluation board. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate SF 330 technical proposals: GENERAL SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT INFORMATION: Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23 has a need for design services at the St. Cloud VAHCS to provide a remodel of building 48 CLC. This procurement will be procured pursuant to the Selection of Architects and Engineers (formerly known as The Brooks Act) Public Law 92-582, and as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.6 and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) and VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Part 836 and M836 respectively. It is NCO 23 s intent to award a contract to the firm that is determined to be the most highly qualified in their interview evaluation. Design fee limitations will be subject to FAR 15.404-4(c) (4)(i)(B) regarding the 6% design fee limitation. Pricing for the production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed 6% of the estimated cost of construction, excluding fees. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED: The scope of this design work is to develop a comprehensive set of drawings and specifications provided by the professional Architectural Engineer (A/E) services for the renovation of a portion of the first floor of building 48, encompassing approximately 10,000 square feet. This project will include but is not limited to design, demolition, and renovation to transform the space into a fully compliant Community Living Center (CLC) space. The A/E will conduct site visits and verify the accuracy of the existing documentation, and review any relevant information obtained from the VA. The design will be refined though follow-up site visits and thorough documentation review to address and outstanding questions or clarification throughout. The final deliverable will include in both PDF and CAD format. This project may also require construction period services if funding is available for construction. 1. The A/E shall redesign a portion of the first floor of building 48 to comply with the VHA design guides PG -18-15 and required directives. The A/E will design all updated areas to current guideline in the Small House Model design guide wherever possible. 2. The A/E shall design, calculate, and stamp drawings to create a set of documents under the A/E s licenses. 3. The A/E shall assume design, architecture, and engineering responsibility for all design elements of the project. 4. This project will also update the life safety egress routes for the CLC area, which might include two new stair towers if newly constructed infrastructure square footage if no other options are available. If new stair towers are required per code requirements the A&E will provide three options to be reviewed and to be selected by the VA New Exterior stair tower design not using any existing square footage. New Interior stair tower design located inside existing area reallocating it from its existing condition and designating it as new operational stairwell or stairwell s required buy code. New combination of pervious options using some existing space and some new construction to get new stair tower or towers for evacuation requirements. 5. Coordinate and update specific site location with master plan and adjacent projects currently in design and solicitation. 6. Design the utility connections for the project scope and future growth. Evaluate the capacity of all existing utilities for their ability to accommodate said growth. 7. Full redesign of required areas such as resident rooms, dining, bathrooms, halls, and minor construction assemblies. 8. The A/E shall consider as part of interior changes to ensure a common private space is updated for family spac