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This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, Solicitation 75H70123R00008 for the Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services for Whiteriver Hospital Design

Whiteriver, AZ, for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services. The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation (Request for Qualification (RFQ)) on or about 6 December 2022 and will remain open for approximately 30 calendar days. The RFQ, any and all amendments as well as additional details will be posted on https://www.sam.gov/.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION:

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking qualified A-E firms to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330) Architect / Engineer Statement of Qualifications for A-E Services to design a replacement Whiteriver Hospital, a 395,844 gross square foot building. DES intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) A-E Contract in support of this requirement. This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists. A Sources Sought 75H70122R00077 was issued on 25 August 2022 in order to conduct Market Research. This is a Pre-solicitation notice.

LOCATION: The building site is located in eastern Arizona in the community of Whiteriver on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The project is located near 200 W Hospital Dr, Whiteriver, AZ 85941, where the current, 83,785 square foot, Whiteriver Indian Hospital (WIH) is located.

SCOPE: The A-E firm shall prepare a Construction Documents Package to be used to select a general contractor to construct the replacement Whiteriver Hospital, and perform Construction Contract Administration Services during the construction period. The anticipated period of performance is 540 days after Notice to Proceed for design, 270 days for the construction solicitation period, and an additional 1095 days for the construction contract administration services (CCAS). It is anticipated that the AE will be retained to perform limited construction contract solicitation services during the solicitation period, and CCAS during the construction period. The overall design, solicitation, and construction period of performance is estimated to be 1905 calendar days.

Originally constructed in 1979, the current, 83,785 square foot, Whiteriver Indian Hospital (WIH) is 43 years old, and is located in eastern Arizona in the community of Whiteriver on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The existing hospital is located about three miles north of Whiteriver and serves approximately 17,050 users (White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Tribal members and other AI/ANs living in communities around the area).

The new 395,844 Square Foot hospital is planned to serve a Primary Service Area (PSA) projected user population of 19,088 in 2030. The Whiteriver Service Unit (WSU) services will include Primary Care, Dental, Eye Care, Social Services, Health Education, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Nutrition, Wellness Center, Audiology, Emergency Care, Medical and Surgical Specialty Care, Podiatry, Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Acute Care, Low-Risk Labor & Delivery, comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging, full Rehabilitation Services, and Environmental Health. The construction site is geographically limited, which presents the unique challenge of locating the 395,844 gross square foot building, and 1,335 parking spaces on the partially sloping, 14 acres at the south side of the existing hospital campus.

The Estimated Construction Cost is $500,000,000.00. In accordance with FAR 36.609, the project will be subject to FAR clause 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations.

2. SET-ASIDE INFORMATION:

This procurement is being procured as an Unrestricted, Full and Open to both large and small A-E firms under the primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330, Engineering Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $22.5 million. Offerors submitting a qualification package must have an active and valid registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).

This procurement will follow the procedures established in the PL 92-582 (the Brooks Act), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15 and FAR 36.6. The selection process will consist of the initial evaluation of the SF-330s' and determination of the highest rated firms to move into discussions. All firms not selected will be notified. After discussions have concluded, the most highly rated firm selected will receive the solicitation for a detailed scope of work, pricing and subsequent price negotiations.

NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself. No bidder list is maintained. All potential bidders should register with Federal Business Opportunities if interested in this forthcoming acquisition. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION.

Interested bidders should “Follow” this pre-solicitation notice on SAM by registering to receive email notices of any updates to the notice including the posting of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.

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