IHS CAO IDIQ (SATOC) for A/E Design Projects

Indian Health Services, California Area Office Project Description: The Indian Health Service, California Area Office has an upcoming requirement for a Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ), otherwise known as a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to provide all labor, support, bonding, materials, equipment, and supervision to different types of design requirements (majority of projects will be the task orders under $150,000) these task orders will be awarded as needed with no set timeline scheduled, and subjected to availability of funding. Example projects from past and estimated for future include: Past projects: Sacred Oaks Landscape Design est. $90,000 Sacred Oaks Stormwater Chambers Design est. $50,000 Sacred Oaks Solar Carports Design Project est. $90,000 Desert Sage Landscape Design Project est. $2,000,000 Desert Sage Solar Carports Design Project est. $50,000 Future projects: Sacred Oaks Laundry Rooms, Nurse Station and Kitchen Renovations Design est. $90,000 Sacred Oaks Electrical and IT Improvements Desgin Project est. $50,000 The awardee must support both IHS/CAO behavior health facilities in northern and southern CA, facilities are located in Hemet CA (Riverside county) and Davis CA (Yolo county), labor rates will vary accordingly to the location of projects. This will be a one-year base contract plus four option years with a maximum threshold per year of $1,000,000 with a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Each task order is estimated between $50,000 and $1,000,000, but there might be exceptions to this rule. If the threshold is reached, then the next option year will be exercised early. Acquisition Information : This acquisition is currently proceeding as a Request for Proposal (RFP) using a source selection Trade Off process IAW FAR 15.101-1, The technical evaluations will be conducted with Trade Off source selection process with requirement pricing for each A/E labor catagories. Further source selection information will be provided in the solicitation Instruction to Offerors. This is a change to Trade Off source selection process prior to solicitation being posted. The offeror with the highest technical ratings (it might not be the highest or lowest priced offeror, subjected to Trade Off process) being awarded the IDIQ. This will be published with the RFP with final technical factors and source selection information in the RFP. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is set-aside for small business entities. All responsible small business entities may submit a proposal. This acquisition is being solicited as a procurement IAW with FAR 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts. IDIQ Contract: There is a $5,000 minimum guarantee for this IDIQ contract, it is estimated the first task order will be awarded with the IDIQ award so the minimum guarantee will be covered with the first task order, however, if this changes then the minimum guarantee will be given within the base year. The Government anticipates awarding approximately five to eight task order during the base and in each option period, this is subject to change depending of funding availability. NAICS Code requirement is 541310 for A/E design task orders. Estimated Cost Range: Each task order will be a individual project and funded independently, subjected to availability of funds. Site Visit: There will not be an organized site walk for the source selection process of the solicitation/RFP to be determined in the RFP. Period of Performance: This acquisition is being solicited with a base period of 365-calendar days and four option periods of 365-calendar days; each option could be exercised early with the monetary threshold is reached before the 365-day year is expired or whichever one come first. Solicitation Issuance: It is anticipated that the RFP will be issued on or about 20 April 2022 for download at the Government’s website: www.SAM.gov. The specific dates will be identified in the solicitation (75H70322R00002), please put the (xxx) around the numbers/letters identified. SAM.gov wouldn't accept just 75H70322R00002. Sometimes it works without the () around the solcitation number. Offerors are advised that this project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time during the solicitation process up to time of award. There is a minor delay in getting the solcitation posted but it is estimated to be posted by 20Apr22. Ordering Solicitation: Plans and specifications will not be provided in paper or CD-ROM format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted to the Government’s secure website (www.SAM.gov) once the Solicitation/RFP is issued. Viewing/downloading documents from FedBizOps will require prior registration in the “System for Award Management” (www.SAM.gov). First time FedBizOps user(s) will be required to register in FedBizOps prior to accessing the Solicitation/RFP documents. To register, click on the “Register Now” button in the “Vendors Block” and follow instructions. The following information will be required: Marketing Partner Identification (MPIN); DUNs Number or Cage Code; Telephone Number; and Email Address. Once registered with FedBizOps, interested parties will then be able to log in and access the RFP documents. The Government recommends all interested Contractors add their names and email address in the “Interested Vendors” Tab. Using this method to request a bid package ensures that no request sent via fax, email, or US mail get misplaced. It ensures that you will receive an email from FedBizOps if changes occur, and when the package is ready to be downloaded. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to monitor FedBizOps for Amendments or Notices relating to this requirement. The Government will not be calling individual companies. Any changes will be posted to FedBizOps – failure to register will preclude you from being notified of potential notices or Amendments. Licensing Requirements: The awarded Contractor must possess a valid Architect & Engineer (A/E) firms shall have California license to practice as professional engineers in civil engineering and be able to procure California licensed architects, structural, geotechnical, transportation, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and other healthcare facilities engineering professionals. Firm with experience in healthcare accreditation requirements such as The Joint Commission, AAAHC, and/or CMS standards are preferred. A/E Firm shall have the capability to procure State of California licensed construction contractors to complete above NAICS Code related work. Contractual Point of Contact: Your point of contact for this acquisition is Ronda English, Chief Contracting Officer, IHS/CAO Sacramento CA at 916/591-3219 or by email at [email protected].