Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Marion, Illinois. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a medical facility; and for site work for a medical facility.

Modification to Previous Pre-solicitation Notice-36C25524R0123_1, A/E New Energy Center Construction, P/N 657A5-21-401 Pre-Solicitation Notice: Request for Architectural and Engineer 330 submission Solicitation: 36C25524R0123, New Energy Center Construction, Project No. 657A5-21-401. CONTRACT INFORMATION This A-E Services 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 M836.6 implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. This is not a Request for Proposal, and an award 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 professional requirements. The selection criteria for this acquisition will be in accordance with FAR 36.602-1. 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 design 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 award a contract as a result of this announcement. The most highly rated firm must physically come to the site and review the project before submitting a price proposal and letter of understanding at no cost to the government. The contract is anticipated to be awarded no later than November 30,2024. Award of any resultant contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No solicitation document is available and no other information pertaining to project scope, etc. is available at this time. Any request for assistance with submission or other procedural matters shall be submitted via email only to maria.hoover@va.gov. Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be allowed. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541310, Architectural Services and the small business size standard of $12.5 Million. Award of a Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Anticipated time for completion of design of this project is approximately 333 calendar days including time for VA reviews. The A/E firm shall also be required to perform construction period services if award of a construction project contract is made. Verification of status of apparently successful offeror this acquisition is 100% set-aside for qualified service-disabled veteran owned small business A/E firm's incompliance with VAAR 852.219-73. Only businesses listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, shall be considered. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM.GOV): Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM.GOV) database at https://sam.gov/content/ and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award 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 package. THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals providing services 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) located at https://sam.gov/content/ for each person providing services under this contract. Further the contractor is required to certify that all persons listed in the qualifications package have been compared against the EPLS list and are NOT listed. During the performance 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 days of the contract award date. They shall also need to begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all 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 package Parts I and II to include all consultants (form available on-line at: : http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486). Must include in Part I Section H an organizational chart of the firm (excludes consultants) and a design quality management plan. Submission information incorporated by reference is not allowed. All submissions must be in pdf format and emailed. Completed package shall be delivered on or before September 24, 2024, by 12:00PM CT to the following email address: maria.hoover@va.gov. Email subject line shall clearly identify Solicitation number: 36C25524R0123 and project name, New Energy Center Construction, Project No.657A5-21-401. The 330 submissions must be a pdf document and must be below 20 MB. DESIGN TIMEFRAME: A/E shall deliver final construction documents No Later Than (NLT) 333 days after the Award/Notice to Proceed Letter. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/DESIGN LIMITATION: $20,000,000. A/E will also be required to incorporate bid items into the bid documents that will allow for a 20% budget reduction The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.