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Solicitation Number:

VA25612R0003

Notice Type:

Solicitation

Synopsis:

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX has a requirement for

Project # 580-317, "2nd floor Vertical Expansion with Clinical Build-out and Parking Garage Structure at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical center in Houston, TX" This opportunity is available only to contractors under public law 109-461 and 38 USC 8127. This acquisition will be solicited pursuant to the Veterans' First Public Law 109-461 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The S.D.V.O.S.B. contractor is required to perform a minimum of 15% of the construction work on the project utilizing their own workforce. Additionally, this acquisition will be awarded in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process and a best value award is expected to result from the selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated cost. Please do not send questions to this notice as it is only a Pre-Solicitation Notice. Questions will be accepted only after the Solicitation has been published.



A Firm-Fixed Price contract award is anticipated. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, expertise, administration, supervision and transportation as necessary to perform all work as described as follows: Work includes construction of an approximate 23,584 GSF 2nd floor vertical expansion with clinical build out to area N of the existing hospital (building 100) and construction of a 194 car, cast in place concrete parking structure approximately 116,516 GSF. This project shall also include, but not be limited to general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, sanitary sewer facilities, connection to offsite existing local municipal sewer manhole, sewer connection permitting, storm oil/water separator, lighting, passenger elevators, demolition of existing asphalt/ concrete /curb/ gutter/ signage associated with current parking area(s), landscaping, traffic control plans and other items as contained within the construction documents. You will refer to contract documents (drawings and specifications) for complete details of project work. This Scope of Work is not considered to be a comprehensive description of work details for this project. The Parking structure is to be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. All work shall be completed per the plans and specifications.

Demolition: Perform demolition to the hospital and site as per the contract documents. Utility lines to be relocated may also feed other existing buildings in operation. Contractor to verify utilities and shall minimize utility down time. Backfilling and compaction of demolition site extents will be required as defined in construction documents in conjunction with parking structure site preparation. All disposal fees shall be paid by the contractor.

Site improvements: Demolition/ removal/ relocation activities include but are not limited to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signage, walkways, asphalt concrete pavement, pedestrian ramps and curb ramps, underground utilities, removal of trees, clearing and grubbing. Construction activities include but are not limited to: curbs, gutters, signage, walkways, asphalt concrete pavement, pedestrian ramps and curb ramps, ADA/UFAS compliant sidewalks, landscaping, vehicle barrier (bollards), sanitary sewer relocation and tie-in, site specific utilities, and legal disposal of all demolished debris. An intermediate traffic plan will be required for review and approval along with all necessary site improvement plans. Refer to the contract documents for complete scope of site improvements.

2nd Floor Vertical Expansion: The single floor vertical expansion of area N of the existing hospital (building 100) and build out of the Urology and Dermatology clinical spaces including but not limited to: all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, security systems, fire protection, stairwell expansion, roofing and finish work as required by the contract documents. A full interstitial floor will also be provided which correlates with the existing hospital interstitial system.

Parking Structure: The complete erection and general construction of a 194 car parking structure, including but not limited to: All plumbing, electrical, lighting, security systems, fire protection, stairwell canopies, elevators, painting, striping, and finish work as required by the contract documents.

Solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, will be available electronically on or about November 15, 2011, at this website. Hard copies will not be mailed. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). INTERESTED PARTIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ACTIONS INCLUDING POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, OFFERORS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE SITE FREQUENTLY AS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION NOTICE.

A 90 day bid acceptance period will be required. A Bid bond must be submitted with the offerors bid. Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the contractor receiving award. A pre-proposal conference and site visit shall be held at a date, time and location to be provided in the solicitation announcement. All offerors are encouraged and expected to attend. The magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code assigned to this construction project is 236220 with a small business size standard of $33.5 million in average annual receipts for the past three (3) years. Offerors must be registered at the Vendor Information Pages at www.vip.vetbiz.gov, currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov, and have completed online Representations and Certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov prior to contract award. ADDITIONALLY, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010, ALL SDVOSB CONTRACTORS MUST BE CENTER FOR VETERANS ENTERPRISE (CVE) VERIFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CONTRACT AWARD.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs;Purchasing and Contracts;Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center;2002 Holcombe BLVD;Houston TX 77030 4298

Place of Performance:

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center;2002 Holcombe Blvd;Houston, TX
77030
USA

Point of Contact(s):

Antonio "Tony" Jackson

Contracting Officer