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Project No. 583-09-250, Consolidate Scope Sterilization

Request For Expressions of Interest

General Information
Country:   United States
Notice/Contract Number:   fbo:va-251-09-rp-0246
Publication Date:   Jan 7, 2010
Deadline:   Aug 20, 2009
Funding Agency:   Department of Veterans Affairs
Buyer:   Danville VAMC
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   United States

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DESCRIPTION: This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks A/E Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. The top rated firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. Illiana Health Care System, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois, is seeking the services of a qualified Architectural Engineering (A/E) firm to provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates and all other necessary design services for Project No. 583-09-250, Consolidate Scope Sterilization, at the Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. This procurement is SET ASIDE FOR EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS ONLY and is restricted to firms located within a 200-mile radius of Indianapolis, IN. NAICS Code 541330, Engineering Services, is applicable to this procurement and the size standard for a firm to be considered an emerging small business is $2.25 million average annual receipts for preceding three years. Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Business firms under the applicable NAICS Code above are encouraged to submit their qualifications. Estimated construction cost range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The A/E shall provide all architectural and engineering services required to renovate the existing space of the SPD area in the basement of the Indianapolis VA Medical Center to allow for increased capacity of scope cleaning and sterilization; complete balancing and re-commissioning of the HVAC systems servicing the newly renovated SPD area to ensure compliance with all current VA and ASHRAE regulations and standards; relocate all other locations currently utilized for scope cleaning and sterilization to the renovated SPD area in the basement. The exception will be the 4th Floor GI Clinic, scope sterilization will continue in this area; and renovate the vacated spaces to be utilized in accordance with the surrounding functions. Preliminary submission shall be due 30 calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed; 60% submission shall be due 45 days from receipt of the notice to proceed, 95% submission shall be due 60 days from receipt of the notice to proceed, and 100% submission shall be due 75 calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed. Solicitation VA-251-09-RP-0246 has been assigned to this procurement and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Selection criteria shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-1 and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 836.602-1 as follows: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (at a minimum a degreed architect/engineer must be heading the project); 2. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including a joint venture or association) with the type of services required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials; 3. Professional capacity of the firm in the designated geographic area of the project to perform work (including any specialized services) within the time limitations; 4. Past record of performance on contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; 5. Geographic location and facilities of the working office(s) which would provide the professional services and familiarity with the area in which the project is located (Geographical area is 200-mile radius of Indianapolis, IN); 6. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness; 7. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services; and 8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team. Interested firms are required to submit three (3) recent completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications to Illiana Health Care System, Attn: Cari Snyder (90C), 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, no later than 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), Thursday, August 20, 2009. Forms can be downloaded from the GSA Forms Library at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formstype=SF. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT. Award is contingent upon the availability of funds. Faxed or emailed documents will NOT be accepted. All information must be in original/hard form. Inquiries may be submitted to the Contracting Officer at cari.snyder@va.gov. see Numbered Note 24.
Set-aside code: Very Small Business
Place of performance:
 Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center1481 W. 10th StreetIndianapolis, IN
 46202
 United States
Contact: Cari SnyderContract Specialist 217-554-4534

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Email: Contracting Officer (cari.snyder@va.gov)

Updated on 2009/07/21
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