Renovation of a mixed-use development in West Palm Beach, Florida. Design plans call for the renovation of a medical facility; and military facility.

AWARD NUMBER* 36C24823C0088 AWARD AMOUNT* $245,498.00 AWARDEE NAME* KSM A & E FEDERAL GROUP LLC CONTRACTOR'S UEI EMAZMNNC13M7 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR STANDARD FORM (SF) 330S ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATION PACKAGES ONLY. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF 330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. 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. 1. INTRODUCTION: This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for project number 548-23-113 that requires Architect and/or Engineering (AE) Design Services for a project titled "Repair and Replace Damaged Ductwork". The project is located at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, 7305 N. Military Trail, WPB, FL. This project is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled VeteranOwned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSB). The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330 "Engineering Services" and the annual small business size standard is $16.5M. This project requires a full design team to complete this project. All information needed to submit SF330 documents is contained herein. The magnitude for construction (not design) of this project is $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 36.6 selection procedures apply. The architectural/engineering sources listed herein are being procured utilizing the Selection of Architects and Engineer's statute, also known as the Brooks Act or Qualifications Based Selection (QBS), FAR Part 36.6, VAAR Part 836.6, and VAAM Part 836.6. All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with (IAW) the evaluation criteria identified in the Selection Criteria. Firms deemed to be the most highly qualified, after initial source selection, will be chosen for discussions/interviews. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work as submitted. Firms that design or prepare specifications in conjunction with this contract are prohibited from participating on any future construction contracts based on those documents 2. DESCRIPTION: The WPB Facilities Management Service department requires an AE Team to provide a building assessment to determine the quantities and locations of damaged HVAC ductwork in the interstitial spaces of all floors in the Main Hospital, building 1, at the WPB VAMC. See attached statement of work for more detailed information. 3. The review/design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work shall be accomplished by architects or engineers registered in a State or possession of the United States, or in Puerto Rico or in the District of Columbia and be authorized to complete professional design services in the state of Florida. 4. The project drawings/design shall follow applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials. Master Construction Specifications Index, VA Construction Standards Index, VA Standards Index, and Criteria are available in the Technical Information Library (TIL) on VA Website address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. 5. The awarded AE firm will prepare drawings and specifications in sufficient detail such that qualified outside general contracting companies can prepare accurate and timely proposals for the desired work. The awarded AE firm is responsible for ensuring that the specifications and drawings supplied fully represent all of the work described in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Medical Center must remain operational throughout the construction period and a detailed sequence of work will be provided by the AE firm to minimize the impact of the construction. 6. All offerors are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71, the total cost of the contract for AE services must not exceed 6 percent of the estimated cost of the construction project plus any fees for related services and activities. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.236-22(c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, will be applicable to this procurement action. Design limitation costs will be provided to the most highly rated AE firm selected to complete the design. 7. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be entertained or scheduled. Selection shall be in order of preference from the firms considered Most Highly Qualified. Questions may be directed only by e-mail to Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov. 8. In accordance with FAR 36.209 - Construction Contracts with AE Firms and 36.606 (c), all interested contractors are hereby put on notice that no construction contract may be awarded to the firm that ultimately designs this requirement. 9. Security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers a. Late submission of offers are outlined at FAR Part 15.208. Particular attention is warranted to the portion of the provision that relates to the timing of submission. b. Please see FAR 15.207(c) for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable offers. c. To avoid rejection of an offer, vendors must make every effort to ensure their electronic submission is virus-free. Submissions or portions thereof submitted and which the automatic system detects the presence of a virus or which are otherwise unreadable will be treated as "unreadable" pursuant to FAR 15.207(c). d. Password protecting your SF-330 is not permitted. The Contracting Officer will file the offer electronically which will allow access only by designated Government individuals. 10. The selection of the most qualified contractor will follow the guidance provided in FAR 36.6 - Architect-Engineer Services. Additionally, this solicitation is also issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms, as there is a reasonable expectation that two or more offers from SDVOSB contractors will be received under this solicitation. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.