657-24-106JB FCA – Replace Mechanical Systems in Building 52

The evaluation factors are replaced as follows.

1. Professional Qualifications: the qualifications of the individuals which will be used for these services will be examined for experience and education and their record of working together as a team. AE firms shall have professional architects, engineers, and consultants who are licensed in the United States of America. License information must be provided. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are:

Architects, Project Managers, Engineers (to include Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Protection), and Estimators.

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: specific experience and technical skill in the type and scope of work required for successful design of same-day access clinic for the mental health service line VA medical facilities, redesign of existing space into multiple exam rooms and reception area, and familiarity with VHA directive 1231(2) and VHA handbook 1160.1 and all related requirements.

Additionally, experience with renovations and new construction at existing medical facilities, including, where appropriate, renovating space for patient privacy and rehabilitation services, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. Experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.

3. Capacity to Accomplish the Work: The general workload and staffing capacity of the design office which will be responsible for the majority of the design and the ability to accomplish the work in the required time will be evaluated. In accordance with VAAR 852.219-10(c)(1), prime contractors shall clearly demonstrate how they will meet the requirement that at least 50 percent of the design work be accomplished by employees of the concern or employees of eligible service-disabled veteran owned small business subcontractor/consultant.

4. Past performance: the past performance of projects that are complete (design and construction) that the firm has designed relevant in scope to the advertised project that were accomplished with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other Government agencies, and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules will be examined. Point of Contact information must be provided so past performance can be verified. Project past performances that are older than 3 years will receive a lesser score than those references for projects accomplished within the past 3 years.

5. Location of Design Firm: Per FAR 36.602-1 Selection Criteria: Market research indicates that at least 3 qualified firms exist within a 500 mile radius of the St. Louis Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63125. Architectural Prime Contractors whose physical business address is within a 500 mile radius from the St. Louis Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center located at1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63125 and resides within the borders of the United States of America will receive a higher score on evaluations. Architectural Prime Contractors whose physical business address is outside a 500 mile radius from the St. Louis Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63125 and resides within the borders of the United States of America will receive a lesser score on evaluations. Architectural Prime Contractors are required to verify the primary physical business address (described above) as part of the SF330 response. If the information cannot be verified as required, the SF330 will be found to be nonresponsive and will not receive further consideration.  SF 330 submissions from companies located outside the borders of the United States of America shall not be considered.  6. Claims and Terminations: record of significant claims against the firm or terminated contracts because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services will be examined.