Renovation of a mixed-use development in Saint Louis, Missouri. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Synopsis: Request for Architectural and Engineer 330 Solicitation: 36C25524R0005, Replace hot water generators in B53, B51, & B54 Project No. 657-23-101JB CONTRACT INFORMATION This A-E requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law (PL0582) and implemented in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. This procurement is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the VAAM 836.6 implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. This is not a Request for Proposal, and an will not be made with this announcement. This announcement is a request for SF 330 s from qualified Architectural and Engineer (A&E) contractors that meet the requirements. After the evaluation of SF330 submissions in accordance with the evaluation criteria, three or more of the most highly qualified firms will be chosen for interviews to present their approach to the to arrive at selection of the number one firm for negotiations. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. The Government is under no obligation to a contract as a result of this announcement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded no later than December 24, 2023. Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is at this time. Any request for assistance with or other procedural matters shall be submitted via only to (jennifer.sotomayor@va.gov). Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330, and the small business size standard of $25.5 Million. of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of is approximately 112 calendar including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period if of a construction project contract is made. DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VERIFICATION OF STATUS OF APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THIS ACQUISITION IS 100% - FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS AE FIRMS INCOMPLIANCE WITH VAAR 852.219-10. ONLY BUSINESSES VERIFIED AND LISTED IN THE VENDOR INFORMATION PAGES DATABASE, now Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT (SAM.GOV): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Management (SAM.GOV) database at https://sam.gov/content/ and enter all mandatory information into the system. cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM.GOV prior to submitting their qualifications . THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) at https://sam.gov/content/ for each person providing under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities. E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall be required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 of the contract date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54) Qualified A-E firms are required to respond if interested by submitting one (1) original completed Standard Form 330 qualification Parts I and II to include all consultants (form on-line at: : http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486).A Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a quality management plan. information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be in pdf and emailed. Completed shall be delivered on or before October 27, 2023, by 10:00 AM CT to the following address: jennifer.sotomayor@va.gov. subject line shall clearly identify Solicitation number: 36C25524R0005 and project name Replace hot water generators in B53, B51, & B54, Project No. 657-24-109JB The 330 must be a pdf document and must be below 10 MG. PROJECT INFORMATION 657-24-109JB FCA Replace Hot Water Generators/Heaters SCOPE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: This contract is for AE for the of New Hot water Heater Generation for buildings 24, 51, and 53. Existing Conditions: Exiting hot water heaters are old and failing in buildings 24, 51, and 53. This equipment was identified for replacement in the FCA report for the JB division, St. Louis VAMC. The VA would like to gravitate to Instantaneous hot water generation (see attached MCP for Legionella). For all three buildings install new appurtenances to include valves (isolation), condensate valves, strainers, traps, and remove any dead legs. Identify any areas needing a new recirculation pump and replace. All new work and equipment shall comply with VA Directive 1061 to prevent Legionella. Building 24 FCA#; 78157FCA Condition: D FCA Description: The existing hot water converter is in poor condition and should be replaced. (Assume (1) 3,000 MBU heat exchanger). The VA would like dual hot water generation. The hot water heater is in Room G013 of building 24. AE shall investigate if existing building infrastructure would support electrical hot water generation. Building 51 FCA# 78364 FCA Condition: F FCA Description: These (2) steam to hot water heaters/tanks need replacement, as they are both at the end of their useful life. The Pipe Shop escort also recommends that these heat exchangers be replaced. (Assume 45 gal per tank). These hot water generators shall be replaced in phases with the Right (eastern) generator first and followed by the remainder. The coils of the removed heat generators shall be returned to the VA Pipe Shop. The hot water generators will be Government furnished with data information provided. The location of these water heaters is building 51, room BA-102. B53 FCA # 78428 FCA Condition: F FCA Description: The existing steam to domestic hot water tanks need to be replaced to comply with Legionella prevention requirements. (Assume (2) tanks at 1,000 gal each). (Note this would remove the tanks for instant heat). The project is in Room GS13, building 53. Remove associated mixing valves and associated appurtenances, remove concrete pads under the existing tanks. Project shall be phased, leaving one operational hot water generator for building occupants. Project shall conform to all Records Management and Privacy Language. The contract is anticipated to be awarded no later than December 24, 2023. A/E shall deliver final construction documents No Later Than (NLT) 112 after the /Notice to Proceed Letter. of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The for this project is based on a financial range. The is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.