RFQ Design - Upgrade Medical Center Security System

LOCATION James J. Peters DVA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468 COST RANGE Estimated Construction Costs are Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. TYPE OF CONTRACT CONTEMPLATED The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract. FEASIBILITY STUDY COMPLETION PERIOD: The Department of Veterans Affairs requires complete feasibility studies as indicated in SOW above. The A/E shall deliver a complete design __180__ calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firm to provide design services for Project 526-20-121 Upgrade Security Systems at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center located at 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468. This Project will provide design services that will include demolition of existing systems, Architectural, Environmental, HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire/Life Safety, Controls, Communication, and security impacts that conform to the most updated VA Security Systems Design Guide in order to upgrade the existing Medical Center security and camera systems. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Applicable NAICS code is 541330 and small business size standard of $16.5 Million. Since this is a feasibility study, a construction estimate is not applicable for this procurement. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before (November 30, 2022). Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov ) and are visible/verified/certified as SDVOSB in VetBiz (https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/ ) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award. In order to assure compliance with FAR Clauses, 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting (JUL 2018)(DEVIATION) and VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION), all firms submitting a SF 330 for this notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended on the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other consultant/subcontractor or otherwise used small or large business entity(s). Any consultant/subcontractor or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), small, large, etc.). Failure to provide this information will deem the firm's SF 330 submittal as nonresponsive and preclude further evaluation All A/E firms are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71 the total cost of the production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings and specifications shall not exceed 6 percent of the estimate cost of construction. Other A-E fees are not included in this 6 percent. Additionally, FAR Clause 52.236-22 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, will be applicable to this procurement action. SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIRED Upgrade Security Systems Project 526-20-121 ARCHITECT / ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. GENERAL SCOPE This is a design contract for the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJP VAMC), 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468 to provide professional architect - engineer (A/E) services to design a new security system throughout all facilities on the JJP VAMC campus to facilitate award of a construction contract. A/E services to include but are not limited to Demolition, Architectural, Environmental, HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler, Fire/Life Safety, Controls and Communication, as well as other design considerations. The final design approval shall be at the determination of the JJP VAMC Engineering Services. The design intent is to replace the existing security system with the latest technology in video surveillance and access control capabilities. The JJP VAMC campus includes over one million square feet of interior space. There are a total of 8 main facilities (the largest being the main hospital) and a few smaller / temporary buildings such as a guard shack and office trailer. The campus perimeter is surrounded by an existing security fence covering over 27 acres of property. The A/E shall design a new security system and include the removal of the existing system. The new security system design will include the following components: internet protocol cameras (IP), network video recording (NVR), access control system, upgrades to the video surveillance rooms, motion detected intrusion alarm system, electronic entrance and exit drive / walk gates, electronic parking barriers, and security fencing. All components specified must be VA approved manufacturers (must not be made in China) and no devices / associated components are to be made wireless due to security concerns. In addition, the new security system design must be "open architecture" without any proprietary constraints and all administrative codes for software shall be given to the VA. The existing security system primarily utilizes analog cameras with digital video recording (DVR). There are currently an estimated 476 cameras. Cameras will be updated to an IP camera infrastructure. This includes a range of camera capabilities such as thermal imaging and motion detection. The new network cameras must remain separate from the existing IT network. The access control system will include PIV access to an estimated 200 doors throughout the campus, drive / walk gates, and associated components such as long-range barcode readers and windshield tags to support the parking plan. The design will include a total of five (5) electronic parking road barriers. The surrounding area will include a commercial grade security fence estimated to be 200 linear feet by 6 ft tall. The video surveillance rooms require new high-definition televisions and workstations to power the video monitors and display the video feeds. Appropriate signage shall be included, and all work will require new runs of cable. The demolition of the existing security system shall include all cables and electronic devices and fixtures. The existing security system must remain operational during construction. The design should implement phasing if necessary. Existing conditions must be verified by the A/E for all design considerations. The design shall modify any existing layout and equipment to provide adequate security coverage throughout the campus. This includes incorporating the current and future construction plans into the final design. The A/E shall provide a commissioning and training plan for the new security system. The A/E approved competent person shall be responsible for testing and providing the results to the VA assigned COR. In addition, the A/E approved competent person shall conduct on-site training for VA end users for operation and maintenance of the security system and shall provide both a written and video training plan. Training shall be conducted after final commissioning is completed and before transitioning from the existing security system to the new. Deliverables for A/E Technical Proposal: 1.) SF330 submission following the SF330 section order. If the A/E cannot comply with the SP-13 schedule, then a revised SP-13 with new proposed design submission dates shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be reviewed. Attachments: A: SP-13 Design Schedule Security System Reference: A: PG-18-13 (VA BIM & CAD Standards) The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, 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, 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, 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, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, 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.