Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking architect-engineer (A-E) firms for an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple award task order contract (MATOC) to provide A-E services for various projects nationwide. The scope of work includes project site investigation, data input and analysis, project scoping and cost estimating, development of requests for proposal technical requirements, complete detailed designs for maintenance, repair, alteration, and new construction projects, and other related services. The A-E firm will be required to perform all or part of the services as identified in each task order, including Part I (Type “A” and “B”) services and Part II (Type “C”) services. The contract will be for a base period of one year with four option years.
Some key services that will be required include:
• Architectural and engineering design
• Construction period services
• Project management and construction management
• Commissioning services
• Energy and water efficiency analysis
• Environmental permitting and compliance
• Stormwater, soil, and erosion control
The A-E firm will be required to have experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and maintaining official project records, as well as experience in conducting meetings and briefing clients and management personnel. The firm will also be required to have knowledge of construction practices and techniques, safety practices, and building codes.
The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, and the total price will be determined based on the best value to the government.