# C--Replace Fire Alarm System AE Design 515-14-123

Notice 383c712ee2e5e2070fcb40cd53c6d6e0 (solicitation VA25116R0162) from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), posted 2016-03-10, responses due 2006-04-11T05:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 383c712ee2e5e2070fcb40cd53c6d6e0 |
| Solicitation number | VA25116R0162 |
| Type | Presolicitation |
| Agency | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Office | 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) |
| Posted | 2016-03-10T21:59:38.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2006-04-11T05:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| NAICS | 541310 |
| PSC | C |
| Place of performance | - |
| Award | - |

## Description

This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 300 mile radius of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. The mile restriction is in compliance with VAAR 805.207 (b). This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAR 836.606-73 as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Description of work to be performed includes: Architect-Engineering services are required for Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, and all other related information for Project #515-14-123, Replace Fire Alarm System. The project will include design work for the preparation of 100% complete working drawings and contract documents using edited VA Master Specifications to complete the following: I. STATEMENT OF AE TASKS A. The AE shall furnish all services for a complete schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid documents, site visits, cost estimates, as-built documentation, and construction period services and all other related information for project 515-14-123 Replace Fire Alarm System for 30 buildings at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI. 1) Necessary site survey work such as verifying existing conditions, verifying record drawings, and verifying and analyzing utility systems shall be accomplished in conjunction with preparation of Schematic Design, and Design Development. 2) The A/E shall design a station wide fire monitoring system to be installed parallel to the existing system. Redundant monitoring: primary at building 25 and redundant at police department building 2. The system shall be designed to be monitored by wireless network including transmitters, receivers, and transceivers, including all permits, and FCC application for equipment frequency allocation. 3) The A/E shall evaluate each building to determine which field devices need to be added in accordance with current codes. 4) The AE will be required to attend in person (or Senior Delegate of AE) to pre-bid meetings, a pre-construction meeting, project construction meetings and a final inspection meeting. There will also be various construction site meetings that will require a representative of the AE. 5) AE will provide meeting notes / minutes for meetings and conference calls. 6) The A-E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing individuals who are adequately knowledgeable of the various design disciplines including but not limited to architectural and engineering of structural, mechanical, electrical, and special systems as required by the project. Changes in personnel from those who are proposed in negotiations, interviews, kick-off meeting, and/or A-E submission forms must be approved in writing. The registered individuals who will stamp the completed documents shall accomplish engineering design work. B. The AE shall provide cost estimation, project scheduling & phasing, bid period and construction period services as further described in the contract. Estimates shall have a full itemized line item breakout commensurate with the degree of design accomplished. At the Schematic Design phase, square foot estimates would be adequate. As the design progresses in detail, so the estimate would progress in detail. C. The AE shall provide bid documents in both hard paper copies and electronic format. Electronic format shall include AutoCAD and Microsoft Word/Excel as well as PDF format for all. Final PDF of the construction drawings shall include the professional stamp. D. AE shall design construction to phase and coordinate work to minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Outages shall be minimized and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, group common work. Phasing of interruptions shall be clearly indicated on the construction documents. E. A-E shall design within funding limitations. AE shall coordinate cost control measures with COR to design within funding limits. Cost control alternatives shall be explored in Design Development (DD's). The AE is required by national VA directive to include a 20% bid deduction. F. Review AE Quality Alerts from the TIL. Design completion timeframe of 190 days after receipt of the Notice to proceed. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services after award of the construction project contract. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the resulting construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Qualifications (SF330) submitted by each firm for Project #515-14-123 for "Replace Fire Alarm System" will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: Prospective firms are required to address all selection criteria within submitted SF330 packages using additional pages as required and SF 330 submissions including any additional pages are not to exceed fifty (50) pages. 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: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are architectural, engineering, and estimating. (2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (3) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: the general work load and staffing capacity of the design offic

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