RFQ Design - Design of Construct Relocate and Patient Access Parking (VA-20-00015341)

As of January 30, 2023, an issuance of short-listed firms has not been released. The design firm selection timeline has not been disclosed. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the establishment of an Architect-Engineering (A-E) contract with services to be performed at the Cheyenne VAMC, located at 2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001. This requirement is being set-aside to Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL AFTER AN EVALUATION HAS BEEN MADE ON THE PROVIDED SF-330s. The SF-330 can be downloaded through the GSA Forms Library online. Scroll down to locate and click on the SF-330 hyperlink entitled, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. Written questions pertaining to this requirement should be submitted no later than 2:00 PM. Mountain Time (MT), May 20, 2020. Interested firms should submit their current SF-330, Parts I and II, to robyn.young2@va.gov. The SF-330s are due no later than 2:00 PM MT, June 8, 2020. SCOPE OF WORK: This project requires the services of an architectural engineering firm (AE) having special knowledge of parking structure design. The AE must have experience with multi floor parking structures, solar power energy considerations, and future expandability. This project will provide professional architectural and engineering services (A/E) to provide design and construction phase services for an approximately 360-space 3 story multi-use parking structure to be constructed on approximately 35,000 square feet. This contract will provide construction documents to achieve that intent. The AE selected is expected to: Develop a full design-bid-build package and Request for Proposal (RFP) package for an approximately 360-space expandable multi-use parking structure utilizing a combination of cast-in-place concrete (foundations and walls) and precast concrete framing. The overall footprint will be limited to approximately 35,000 sq. ft. This structure shall include at least one (1) elevator, two (2) stairwells, security lighting & CCTV, emergency call system, site landscaping, and provisions for future expansion phases. Design, engineering, and surveying necessary for the removal of the existing surface parking, roads, and landscaped areas and relocation of all necessary roads and on-site and off-site utilities. The Design Team shall evaluate three sites provided by the Cheyenne VAMC and provide recommendations as to the final structure location as well as considerations on the number of levels that shall be above/ below grade in order to comply with the project and site constraints. The structure shall be designed so that it has the ability for future horizontal expansion. The roof of the structure shall have a solar array that will offset the power usage of the facility and can feed power into the campus s electrical grid. A minimum of 6 electric car charging stations shall be provided. A covered/ semi-enclosed walkway will be provided from the parking structure to the main entrance of the facility (Arrowhead Ambulatory Care doors) to provide a safe route for patients in inclement weather. Existing road and surface parking on the site impacted by this project shall be redesigned to comply with the VA Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities. The A/E services shall include (but not limited to) the following: Multi-disciplined design support and consultant services Proposed work plan approach; Site investigations, including surveying & testing, geotechnical studies and soils studies; Existing site utility locates; Civil engineering; Architectural design; Structural engineering; Universal design; Sustainable design; Environmental design including mitigation and permitting for any identified impacts; Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, including fire protection; Electrical and Lighting design; Fire life safety, alarm, protection system; Physical security and access control systems; Wayfinding and signage systems design; Landscaping; State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review; Construction cost estimating; Construction phasing; Environmental Protection, and other permits and approvals as appropriate; Preparation of high-end media to support public outreach programs; Design management approach and logistics plan development; Cheyenne VAMC Design Team QA/QC documentation detailed further in this document; energy computations, Green Globe studies/certification Life safety code studies Value Engineering studies/evaluations; Upon completion of the design documents, the Contractor shall assist the Government in preparation of bidding documents for construction. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing a bid tabulation broken down by division and major scope items that will be included with the solicitation and completed by the Construction Contractor. This bid tabulation will enable better analysis of contractor s bid pricing to aid in determining fair and reasonable pricing. The A/E shall provide construction period services during the construction of the project. These services shall include but not be limited to the following: Construction administration support Submittal review and tracking RFI responses and tracking Review of change orders and preparation of plans, details, supplemental specification and cost estimates to support the change. Periodic construction inspections (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) Participation in weekly construction progress and planning meetings Preparation of As-built record drawings Commissioning: The Commissioning Agent shall include all tasks and provide all deliverables to complete the scope of work outlined below, further explanation of task and deliverables can be found in the Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual: Design Phase Commissioning Plan Design Review of Design, Plans and Specifications thought each phase of design Design Phase Commissioning Report Construction Phase Commissioning Plan Submittal & Shop Drawing Review Commissioning Construction Observations Systems Functional Performance Testing Testing and Balancing Verification Prepare Systems Manuals Systems Training Final Commissioning Report CODES, STANDARDS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS VA has adopted the latest edition of the following codes and standards as a minimum for all projects performed in the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property and the construction of new structures. VA design Manuals and Master Specifications specify other codes and standards that VA follows on its projects: VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, BIM & CAD Standards, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (TIL). International Building Code (IBC) (Only when specifically referenced in VA Design Documents) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA National Fire Codes Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards. VA Seismic Design Requirements, H-18-8 National Electrical Code (NEC) International Plumbing Code (IPC) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A 17.1. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) including VA supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13) Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute and Commentary (ACI 318) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Energy policy Act of 2005 (EPA 2005) DOE Interim Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for New Federal, Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings and New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 10 CFR Parts 433, 434 and 435. Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General Requirements Section 01010 of the VA Master Construction Specification. Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE Standard 62.1- 2004. 3.0 DELIVERABLES 3.1 The A/E will provide a categorized and detailed report indicative of any identified deficiencies and provide advisable corrective action options for multiple locations on-site, inclusive of the construction cost estimates for such actions. Once the deficiencies are identified, the A/E will provide a recommendation for the final building site. The report shall include photo documentation, scan results, marked up drawings and/or CAD files, and any other pertinent information used to properly assess current conditions to allow VA to make a well-informed decision. Cost increases over the basic corrective action costs resulting from impacts such as off-hours work, extensive phasing, and sound attenuation requirements are to be quantified and included in the cost estimates. The A/E, to include subcontractors performing professional services under this contract, shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by an A/E practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

3 Stories Above Grade, 35,000 SF, 360.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.