Renovation of a mixed-use development in Jamaica, New York. Design plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Award Details Contract Award Date: Mar 28, 2022 Contract Award Number: 36C24222C0047 Task/Delivery Order Number: Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID (DUNS): 078578018 Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID (SAM): CKMRH5MBWPC7 Contractor Awarded Name: D2X CONSTRUCTION LLC Contractor Awarded Address: MEDFORD, OR 97504 Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $257093.64000000 This Announcement is Not a Request for Proposal. The Government Will Not Pay Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding to This Request. The Government is Under No Obligation to Award a Contract as a Result of This Announcement The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firm to provide Schematics, Investigative Services/Study, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, Shop Drawing Review, and all other related information for Project No. 630A4-17-433, Design-Replace Boiler Plant Main Electric Switchgear located at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, St. Albans Campus. This procurement is restricted to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This is a Sources Sought Notice and this requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Applicable NAICS code is 541330 and small business size standard of $16.5 Million. Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award. The general scope of this project is design replace main electrical switchgear and transformers, cables, conduits and associated appurtenances in Boiler Plant Building #64 including investigative site survey and design services that must be in compliance with VA Electrical Design Standards & Criteria; PG 18-10 Electrical, FPA (inclusive), New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, ADAAG, ASHREA 90.1, NEC 70 & 70A, AISC, ACI.. Design work shall address architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire protection concerns. The design will also be done to ensure that it meets all the requirements / specifications for local, state, and federal codes. The estimated construction cost for the design must fall within the VA budget. Final design submission shall include phased drawings of all demolition and construction work as required providing for temporary power during boiler plant switchgear and motor control center replacements. 1. The A/E shall provide all A/E services necessary for preparation of complete construction documents and construction period services. Work includes verification of existing As-Built drawings, preparation of contract drawings & specifications, and detailed cost estimate. 2. Project completion of construction documents, including final design, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimate is to be 300 calendar days from award of contract. 3. The A/E shall perform a thorough study of the existing electrical system in the boiler plant in order to determine the best type, size and capacity of new switchgear to be installed. The A/E shall review the different switchgear options and systems available and provide a narrative of the positives and negatives for each system. 4. The project design includes removing and replacing the existing 480-volt Substation #1 and Substation #2 in the boiler plant. 5. The project design includes removing and replacing the existing 208-volt Motor Control Center #1 and Motor Control Center #2 and associated 480-volt transformers. 6. The project design includes removing and replacing the existing 4160-volt Transformer A and Transformer B serving the Boiler Plant Building 64. 7. The project design includes all electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural associated with the new the Boiler Plant switchgear. 8. The project design includes providing requirements for temporary power during the boiler plant switchgear and motor control center replacements. 9. Codes required for compliance in this project include but are not limited to: All work shall conform to VA Criteria and regulation. The project design shall comply with VA Electrical Design Standards & Criteria; PG 18-10 Electrical, FPA (inclusive), New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, ADAAG, ASHREA 90.1, NEC 70 & 70A, AISC, ACI. The latest edition of all associated codes at the time of this contract being signed shall be used. In addition, any governing requirements that are scheduled to take effect on or before December 31st, 2019 are to be included in the design. 10. The A/E shall provide all A/E services necessary for preparation of complete construction documents and construction period services. Work includes verification of existing As-Built drawings, preparation of contract drawings & specifications, and detailed cost estimate. 11. The A/E shall provide complete contract drawings & specifications including demolition, architectural, plumbing, fire protection, structural and mechanical & electrical drawings for construction. 12. The A/E shall provide construction period services to include submittal review; shall also provide response to RFI, site/visits/inspections and prepare As-Built drawings from contractor mark-up. 13. The A/E shall be required to provide 30%, 60%, 90% and 100% design drawings and specifications for review. The A/E shall follow the submission instructions outlined in VA Program Guide PG 18-15 Volume C. 14. The A/E shall be responsible for development of the construction phasing plan, infection control risk assessment plan and the interim life safety measures plan. 15. The Architect/Engineer is responsible for completing the VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness training. 16. The A/E shall provide a share point or FTP site that the VA does not have restricted access to for drawing transfer, submittal submission and review during the project. 17. Design of new switchgear should meet existing power requirements and should be able to accommodate a 20% future power upgrade. 18. Provide a detailed material/labor cost estimate for construction of this project at the 100% review stage. 20. Provide a technical review of all project submittals/shop drawings related to the project and provide all required responses to any design/conflict questions encountered in these areas during construction in an expeditious manner, (two- week turnaround on all submittals) maximum. 21. Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction term. 22. Upon completion of the project, the A/E will do a complete walkthrough and review (punch list) of the completed project work and verification of the contractual obligations and prepare a written report by close of business the following day. 23. Upon completion of the project, provide a set of stamped "Architectural E1" (30"x42") as-built drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer licensed in the State of New York. A as well as complete electronic sets in PDF and AutoCAD formats (including reference files/drawings/specifications). 24. The A/E is responsible for performing a site survey and investigative study of the existing electrical system in the boiler plant and prepare design options to the VA. This is to includes accessing the intent and scope of project with Medical Center staff including Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Services. 25. The A/E shall provide complete contract drawings & specifications including but not limited to: Demolition, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Phasing Requirements, Infection Control, Commissioning specifications for all appropriate trades. 26. The A/E shall provide competent design and construction period services utilizing those adequately knowledgeable of the various subordinate design disciplines including, but not limited to the engineering of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and special systems as required by the project. 27. The A/E shall provide construction period services to include submittal review; shall also provide response to RFI review, site visits/inspections and prepare As-Built drawings from contractor mark-up and prepare a final "Punch List". II. The following must be incorporated into the A/E design: 1. Meet with VA Engineering Staff to determine the exact functional requirements to be used for the design. 2. Recommend various options for the VA engineers to evaluate. Options should include: design options, completion time, phasing, noise, dust, infection control, construction cost, impact, feasibility and compliance with overall VA objectives. 3. Provide all necessary site survey work to verify As-Built drawings and field conditions. 4. Provide construction period services and site visits. III. The A/E shall have all available As-Built drawings (it is the A/E's responsibility to verify the accuracy of said drawings): 1. Mechanical 2. Electrical 3. Architectural 4. Structural 5. Fire Suppression 6. Plumbing 7. HVAC IV. The A/E shall furnish and provide three (3) sets of drawings and specifications and detailed cost estimates at completion stages of 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%. Provide three (3) sets of completed contract drawing and specifications for bidding purpose and three (3) copies of 100% detailed cost estimate. A licensed New York State professional engineer and /or architect shall stamp the contract drawings. V. Contract Originals and As-Built drawings: Contract originals shall be prepared on standard VA drawing sheets using AutoCad (most recent edition). The A/E shall provide one (1) set of drawings to the VA for record plans at the completion of design. Provide an electronic set and one (1) set of drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer and / or Architect licensed in the State of New York, specifications, and cost estimates at final design submission. Electronic set at 100% final stage is to be provided in both PDF and AutoCAD formats. The A/E shall incorporate all the construction changes to the As-Built drawings at the completion of the construction and the A/E shall turn over the changes in the As-Built drawings to the VA. The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract. NOTE: Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only (Julie.Provenzano@va.gov ); telephone inquiries will not be honored. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.