Page 3 of 3 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION The Department of Veterans Affairs, New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network (VISN 2 NCO), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx New York, intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to ThinkForm Design Architects, LLC, 15 Seminary Avenue, Hopewell, NJ 08525-2016, to perform Construction Period Services for the existing Upgrade Corridors, Project 526-10-127 (including Site visits and post-construction service duties). The place of performance is the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center, Bronx, NY. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a period of performance of Twenty (20) months. This notice of intent is not a request for a quotation; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than Friday, June 19, 2020 at 4PM EST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. If after Friday, June 19, 2020 at 4PM EST, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with ThinkForm Design Architects, LLC. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Patricia Cordero, who can be contacted at
[email protected]. The government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed- price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition. SCOPE STATEMENT OF WORK Upgrade Corridors to Building 100 and 106- AE Continuation of Services, Project 526-10-127 A The following A/E services are in continuation of project 526-10-127 which A/E services will include but are not limited to Architectural, HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler and Communication (telephone and data), as well as other design considerations, to renovate the dining area and recreation space on 1st Floor of Building 106 Community Living Center (CLC). Install new flooring, ceiling, lighting, wall finish. Furnish existing bathrooms with new fixtures and finishes. Create a storage space for recreation materials. Install new HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler and Communication (telephone and data) to support the new design. In addition, as part of this contract, the A/E shall review the existing list of submittals (from project 526-10-127 to Upgrade Corridors between Building 100 and 106) required of the construction contractor and edit as necessary and perform the following project specific tasks during construction. The A/E services will include but not limited to the following: Sixteen (16) site visits. RFI responses and corrections/updates to existing plans. Review of Phasing and coordination plans. commissioning verification and support, Multi-technical services of architectural and engineering: civil, structural, fire protection, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Assist in the development of shop drawings, and review of submittals for acceptance. Conduct periodic inspection service. These site visits also include a pre-construction conference, intermediate, startup and a final inspection visit. The A/E will submit a survey report summarizing the conditions found at the construction site as a result of the site visit Review change orders and provide detailed itemized cost estimates for same Perform punch list for project close out Update of As-Built drawings all based upon the original scope of work relating to project 526-10-127, Upgrade Corridors Prepare and provide originals (Mylar and electronically CD in AutoCAD) and copies of as-built drawings on AutoCAD from marked-up set provided by contractor. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance for construction will be Twenty (20) months. EXACT PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Work will be completed between the Main Building 100 and the Community Living Center (CLC) Building 106, located at the James J. Peters DVA, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468 END OF NOTICE