The A/E firm shall, in collaboration with VA staff, accomplish Contract Drawings and Specifications, and provide Construction Period Services for a project to design Emergency Entrance Drive Improvements for the main building at Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport, LA. The A/E firm shall design a project to re-construct the entrance drive to the new Emergency Department (ED) on 1-North. This project is needed to improve the circulation and traffic flow, in and around the north wing of the main hospital, Building 1. It will re-route non-emergent traffic away from the ED and effectively route emergent traffic to the ED Entrance. Parking in the vicinity will need to be reconfigured to maximize the number of available spaces. All existing utilities in the area will need to be identified and relocated as needed to facilitate the new ED entrance drive improvements. Design to include signage, lighting, paving, curbing, drainage, pavement markings, sidewalks, landscaping, security requirements, etc. to result in a safe and improved traffic flow (patient & vehicular) in the north wing area. This contract will provide for complete design (construction documents) and comprehensive construction period services (CPS). The new construction shall meet all ABAAS (Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards) and the Barrier Free Design Guide requirements, VA Design Guides, fire & safety codes, as well as all related building and electrical codes. This contract will provide for complete design (construction documents) and comprehensive construction period services (CPS). The design will address all infrastructure requirements for an improved traffic flow and circulation in and around the new Emergency Department. AE shall perform design site visits, design review meetings, etc. as needed to accomplish and facilitate each phase of the design. The AE shall incorporate the requirements of all applicable codes, including but not limited to, Fire & Life Safety, ADA, National Electric Code, International Plumbing Code, VA HVAC Design Guidance, and other applicable VA Design and/or Construction Guidelines into the design of this project. AE shall also incorporate into the design construction bid alternates identified during the design process. Also identify in the design any phasing required to facilitate construction. Additionally, the A/E firm shall have the plans and specifications reviewed and certified by a registered Fire Protection Engineer as being in compliance with the current Life Safety Code (LSC) and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. The final cost estimate shall utilize pricing and format established by RS Means CostWorks "Facility Construction Data", most current edition. Also provide a detailed submittal register for the final design. The solicitation is to be issued as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541310. This Small Business Size Standard is $7.0 Million dollars average annual gross revenues for the past three fiscal years. The construction cost range for the project is between $250,000 and $500,000. This information is only used for classification purposes in the representation and certification portion of the Request for Proposal (RFP). In accordance with VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that, in the performance of the contract, at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Important Notice: Prior to submitting a SF 330 for consideration under this SDVOSB set- aside, offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status. All offerors SHALL be visible and verified in the VetBiz database located at www.vip.vetbiz.gov . at time of submission of the SF 330. To be considered for an award, the A/E must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) database (information on registration requirements can be obtained at https://www.sam.gov. A/E must also submit their complete Annual Representations and Certifications at proposal due date/time obtained from SAM as well. Firms interested in being considered for this project are to submit their completed SF 330 electronically (copy attached) to
[email protected], no later than 1:00 P.M. local time on May 23, 2014. The A/E selection criteria shall include: 1) Proposed Design Team, 2) Proposed Management Team, 3) Previous Experience of Proposed Team, 4) Location and Facilities of Working Officers, 5) Proposed Design Approach for this Project, 6) Project Control, 7) Estimated Effectiveness, 8) Sustainable Design, 9) Miscellaneous Capabilities (such as Interior Design, CADD applications used, Value Engineering and Life Cycle Cost Analyses, Environment Preservation, CPM and Fast Track Construction), 19) Awards, and 11) Insurance and Litigation. Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board for selection of the top three most highly rated firms. The three most qualified firms will be invited to interview with the selection board, and will be numerically scored and ranked. The firm with the highest score will be selected and asked to negotiate a fair and reasonable price.