RFQ Contractor - Construction to Support the Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Healthcare System (STLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Division

As of October 12, 2022, this project is still in the planning stage. No firm timeline has been established for the construction. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference Sources Sought for Construction to support the DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) ST. LOUIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (STLHCS) JOHN COCHRAN (JC) DIVISION W912DQ-21-SS-7100 The following is a Sources Sought Notice. This Sources Sought announcement is for market research information only and is to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested and none will be accepted in response to this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential and interested qualified business concerns capable of performing Commercial and Institutional Building Construction in the St Louis, MO metropolitan area. This effort is classified through the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) under 236220 Commercial and Institutional building Construction. It is anticipated that a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunities in late 2022 or early 2023. The estimated magnitude of this project is over $500,000,000 with an estimated construction duration of 5+ years. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is seeking a construction contractor to execute the construction of new and replacement facilities at the John Cochran VA hospital in St. Louis, MO. The project is tentatively programmed f or construction in the late FY22 through FY 27. The hospital complex may consist of the following facilities/improvements (quantities subject to change): New Bed Tower (430,000gsf) New Central Energy Plant (30,000gsf) New IT/Engineering Warehouse (30,000gsf) New Water Storage Structure New Elevated Parking Structure (1,300spaces) Construction related site work Demolition of existing ancillary structures This Project will begin to right-size the VA's John Cochran Division Medical Center by demolishing several deficient and underutilized buildings, constructing multiple new seismically compliant structures & facilities and planning for future expansion and demolition of primary facilities under a coordinated master plan. This project will design and build those features identified in coordination to the adjacent and active medical center, including a new substance abuse treatment clinic, new site electrical service, relocated utilities and upgraded security features. New parking structure(s) are necessary to support current and future parking demands. New central energy plant is necessary to replace existing aged and undersized plant in support of current and future facilities. The Kansas City District is soliciting feedback from industry as part of our market research efforts associated with this acquisition. The Corps of Engineers are considering various acquisition strategies to deliver this project and request input from industry. The following information is requested in this Sources Sought (SS) announcement with a limit of ten (10) pages for your response: Organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and business size (small or large) and type of ownership for the organization; include DUNS number and CAGE code. Firm's interest in providing a proposal on the pending solicitation once issued. Experience: Evidence of capabilities to perform work comparable to that required for this project (e.g. management of construction of a large Hospital complex. Provide three recent relevant/comparable projects (not more than ten years old). Include the project name; dollar value of the project; description of the key/salient features of the project; identify the contracting office & the customer/user (include POC information); and identify/discuss the acquisition method (e.g., sealed bid, best value), contract type (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Successive Targets (FPIS), and delivery method (e.g., Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc, etc.). In the discussion of acquisition method, identify the advantages/disadvantages (from the contractor's and the owner's perspective) of the contract type/acquisition approach used for the representative project. Responses should address the firm's capability to construct a large hospital complex and the associated challenges related to maintaining an active hospital during the construction of such a facility. Active Medical Center: The VA STL JC medical center will need to remain operational during construction. Does the requirement to work around and coordinate with an active medical center influence Industry's interest in this project Firm's Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate bonding level, both expressed in dollars). Include any concerns associated with providing performance and payment bond for the projected contract value identified. Would your firm be interested in providing iterative feedback regarding the acquisition at various times during the planning and acquisition phases If so, would you prefer that feed back to be e-mail, webinar, or face to face meetings Please send your Sources Sought responses via email to jay.b.denker@usace.army.mil Submission should be received by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, April 8, 2021. This synopsis is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

,, 520,000 SF - 490,000 SF. Parking Spaces, 321 Parking Spaces. 30,000 SF.

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 Decking, 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, Door 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, Parking Control 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, Facility Fuel Piping, Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks, 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, Video Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, 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, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.