Renovation of a mixed-use development in Cleveland Hts, Ohio. Design plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

AWARD DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)* 12-07-2022 AWARDEE NAME* SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC CONTRACTOR'S UEI KYLBGRAK4FN3 AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 1* AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 2* AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 3* 10360 ELLISON CIR AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 4* AWARDEE CITY OMAHA AWARDEE STATE NE AWARDEE ZIP CODE 68134 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE (REQUEST FOR SF330s) 1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 is seeking qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firms to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) "Architect / Engineer Statement of Qualifications" for a Single Award Contract for Architectural and Engineering (AE) services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (VAMC), 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. 2. Firms submitting qualification packages must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.236.25 - Requirements for Registration of Designers" Architects or engineers registered to practice in the particular professional field involved in a State, the District of Columbia, or an outlying area of the United States shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work. Architects and Engineers performing work on projects must be registered in the State of Ohio (the laws of the State of Ohio regarding registration of architects and engineers applies). 3. SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This procurement is a Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) AE firms. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes is 541330 Engineering Services. The Government intends to make a single contract award to a qualified SDVOSB AE firm. Verification of SDVOSB status will be done via confirming current registration in the Center for Veterans Enterprise - Vendor Information Pages database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). Firms submitting a qualification package must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov). The awarded contract will be firm-fixed price. 4. This procurement will be following the procedures established in the Brooks Act, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, FAR 36.6, and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6. The selection process will be made using a one stage process. Stage I consists of an evaluation of the SF-330's and a rating of firms. The top ranked firm may receive a solicitation for pricing and conduct negotiations. 5. Stage II: In accordance with FAR 36.602-5(a) Short selection process for contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Selection by the board - There will be no firm interviews for this specific procurement. Therefore, there is no Stage II for this procurement effort. 6. The submission must include a fully completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications: . The SF330 shall not exceed a total of 75 pages in a common font, size 12, single spaced. Use graphic presentations where such use will contribute relevant data. The background color of each page of the submission shall be white or ivory stock only. A page is defined as each face of an 8.5 X 11 inch sheet of paper containing information. 7. Deliver via email a PDF file to shelton.beasley@va.gov. The emailed file size shall not exceed 18mb. The emailed SF330 may be provided in a zip file. The subject line of the e-mail should read ("UPGRADE FACILITY LIGHTING 36C25022R0178"). DEADLINE: The electronic copy of the SF330 must be received at the email address cited above by no later than August 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET in order to be considered. 8. Questions and other inquiries are to be directed only via email to Contract Specialist Shelton Beasley at shelton.beasley@va.gov. 9. Please see the continuation pages below for the Statement of Work and Evaluation Factors The A/E (Architect/Engineer) firm shall provide all Programming, Design Submissions, Site Investigation/ Field Verification Services, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates, Reports, and Construction Administration Services for the project "Upgrade Facility Lighting" located at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, Cleveland, Ohio. 2. This is a multi-phased project that will completely replace all non-LED lighting fixtures in the CARES Tower Floors A, B, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6. Additionally, the A/E shall verify that the lighting levels within the retrofitted areas are compliant with the latest TIL & IESNA Standards as well as addressing lighting occupancy sensors and dimming where applicable. A/E shall also verify if the upgrade to LED will have any adverse effects on the HVAC systems due to the removal of heating loads, etc. 3. This project will address any Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) issues that pertain to the project areas based on the most recent FCA report. 4. A/E firm shall develop construction documents for bidding for project award not to exceed the construction budget of $875,000 for construction bidding in Fiscal Year 2023. 5. A/E firm shall develop a phasing plan for this project. Develop project phases as necessary to minimize disruption to the continued operation of the Medical Center. Phasing plans for all disciplines are to be produced to show all of the work that is being completed in a specific phase on separate plan drawings; temporary partitions and contractor access doors that will be needed for the phase; temporary and final MEP connections that will need to be made for a fully functioning space at the end of a phase; and life safety travel distances at the end of each phase. The phasing plan shall include the scope and timing sequence of each identifiable phase or major activity. Each phase shall be described in terms of the work involved and the required preceding and follow-on activities, such as staff relocations, underground utility locating services, and medical equipment procurement. 6. A/E firm shall provide up to 4 Deduct Bid Alternates for a minimum of 10% or greater of the Construction cost. 7. Project Schedule is 210 Calendar days from date of notice to proceed to complete Construction Documents, Technical Specifications and Cost Estimate of Construction. Completion of Construction Administration Services will be dependent upon award of Construction Contract. 8. As a part of this contract, the A/E firm shall field verify all existing conditions. 9. Six submissions are required (DD, 65%, 90%, 100%, and Final) plus a Bid Issue submission which constitutes a complete bid package consisting of drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimate. 10. Provide brand name product list to the COR for preparation of the VA brand name/ equal memo and/or sole source justification. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.