Presolicitation Notice – C– Campus Wayfinding/Signage

Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice

Posted Date: 31-JUL-14

Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Atlanta VA Medical Center;1670 Clairmont Road;Decatur GA 30033

Subject: C-- Campus Wayfinding/Signage

Classification Code: C - Architect and engineering services

Solicitation Number: VA24714R1265

Contact: Phillip M. Braswell mailto:[email protected]

Setaside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Place of Performance (address): 1670 Clairmont Road;Decatur, GA

Place of Performance (zipcode): 30033

Place of Performance Country: USA

Description: Department of Veterans Affairs

Atlanta VAMC

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

The Atlanta VA Medical Center anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price Contract for Architect/Engineer Service for the project "Campus Wayfinding" located 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall provide the following documents to include schematics, preliminary plans, working drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction documents (final drawings, specifications and cost estimate). The intent of this project is to create an uniform and coherent interior and exterior wayfinding and signage system at the Atlanta VA Medical Center that is consistent and recent halls and walls signage projects on the ground, first and second floors. This will be a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB firms only. The firms will need to be CVE verified and visible in VIP (VAAR 8041102) when SF330's are submitted. Firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) database, information on registration requirements can be obtained on the Internet at (http://sam.gov), and submit their complete Annual Representation s and Certifications (ORCA) via online at htpp://orca.bpn.gov. Any firm not CVE verified upon submission of their SF330's will not be evaluated and not considered for award. Please submit a copy of you CVE verification letter with your SF330 package. Eligible firms, to include subcontractors, team members, and partners shall have a branch office located within a 200 mile radius of the Atlanta VA, as determined by online MapQuest Directions (www.mapquest.com), please include a copy of your mapping results with your SF330 package.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541310 Architectural Services. The small business size standard is $7.0M. Interested firms must submit three (3) copies and 1 CD of their SF330 no later than 3:30p.m. EST on Friday, August 15, 2014</chron> to Phillip M. Braswell, Contract Specialist, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Rm GC125 Contracting, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA, 30033. Submission of information incorporated by reference is not allowed. Prospective firms shall address all selection criteria factors within their submitted SF330 packages. All submissions must be bound in some manner (no paperclips). Forms are available on the internet at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/types/SF.

The A/E selection criteria will be based on (In order of importance)

(I) Professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of required services; provide key personnel, it is expected that the individuals identified as key personnel will be performing tasks under the resulting contract. Include resumes for key personnel and of proposed sub-consultants.

(II) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in wayfinding and/or signage projects. Include any special certifications/qualifications related to wayfinding/signage projects.

(III) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; maintaining project schedules and project budgets. Provide the team organization for the Site Visit Phase as well as the Design Phase.

(IV) Design Approach-Describe the proposed design philosophy; what problems do you anticipate and how do you propose to solve them Describe innovative approaches to wayfinding/signage projects, problems and solutions to them.

(V) Quality Control-What quality control techniques are planned Who will be responsible for quality control

(VI) Past performance on contract with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; be sure to include all past performance with Department of Veteran's Affairs (include knowledge of VA design standards, technical manuals, and specifications) (provide no more than three (3) recent projects).

(VII) Location within 200 miles of the project area and knowledge of the locality of the project, please include a copy of your mapping results with your SF330 package; provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project.

(VIII) Reputation and standing of the firm and its principal officials with respect to professional performance, general management and cooperativeness.

(IX) Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services, and Insurance litigation (Type and amount of liability insurance carried, litigation involvement over the last 5 years and its outcome).

(X) Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.

(XI) Awards (Awards received for design excellence).

Firms will be evaluated by the A/E Evaluation Board, scored and ranked according to score. The three (3) (more or less) most qualified firms will be invited to interview with the selection board, and will again be numerically scored. The firm with the highest score will be selected and asked to negotiate a fair and reasonable price.

Each respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and all Joint Ventures must be CVE verified, submit agreements that comply with 13CFR 125.15 prior to contract award.

This is a request for SF330's Architect-Engineer Qualifications only. This is not a request for proposal; no solicitation package will be issued.

Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AtlVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24714R1265/listing.html