2C RLP 36C10F25R0035 Appendix A2 Lease Design Narrative LDN Port St Lucie FL OPC.pdf

May 1, 2024

VA Leased OPC (HCC) Design Narrative

Lessor: ________ VA:________

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General

2.2 Codes

2.3 Standards

2.4 References

2.5 Pricing Standards

3. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 Background

3.2 PACT Guiding Principles

3.3 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) Planning Approach

3.4 Health Care Centers (HCC) Planning Approach

3.5 Room Data Matrix

3.6 Surgical Design Criteria

4. TECHNICAL NARRATIVE

4.1 Site/Civil

4.1.1 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access & Circulation

4.1.2 Parking

4.1.3 Site Grading

4.2 Architecture

4.2.1 General Criteria

4.2.2 Accommodations for Care of Patients of Size

4.2.3 Acoustics

4.2.4 Equipment/Accessories/Furnishings

4.2.5 Signage and Wayfinding

4.2.6 Critical Dimensions

4.2.7 Entry Canopies

4.2.8 Elevators

4.2.9 Slab Depressions and Thickened Slabs

4.2.10 Millwork

4.2.11 Joint Sealant Systems

4.2.12 Doors and Frames

4.2.13 Hardware

4.2.14 Pharmacy Dispensing Windows

4.2.15 Radiation Shielding

4.2.16 Radio Frequency Shielding and Magnetic Shielding

4.3 Interior Design

4.3.1 General Criteria

4.3.2 Acoustic Ceiling Tile

4.3.3 Concrete Floor Treatment

4.3.4 Fiberglass-Reinforced Panels

4.3.5 Painting

4.3.6 Wall Protection

4.3.7 Window Shades

4.3.8 Privacy Curtains / Screens

4.3.9 Flooring, Carpet

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4.4 Mechanical

4.4.1 References

4.4.2 HVAC Design Basis

4.4.3 Air Handling Units (AHUs)

4.4.4 Exhaust Systems

4.4.5 Cooling System

4.4.6 Hot Water Heating System

4.4.7 Humidification System

4.4.8 HVAC Piping Systems

4.4.9 Air Distribution and Duct Systems

4.4.10 HVAC Insulation Systems

4.4.11 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

4.4.12 Automatic Temperature Control Systems

4.4.13 Special Conditions

4.5 Plumbing

4.5.1 References

4.5.2 Plumbing Design Basis

4.5.3 Materials

4.5.4 Medical Gases

4.5.5 Special Conditions

4.6 Electrical

4.6.1 Standby Generator

4.7 Lighting

4.7.1 General

4.7.2 Indoor Lighting Specifics

4.7.3 Lighting Controls

4.7.4 LED Drivers

4.7.5 Special Conditions

4.8 Telecommunications

4.8.1 Scope of Work

4.8.2 Pathways

4.8.3 Spaces

4.8.4 Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

4.8.5 Equipment Racks and Equipment Cabinets

4.8.6 Power Distribution Units and Uninterruptable Power Supplies

4.8.7 Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant

4.8.8 Special Systems

5. Hardware Groups and Modifiers

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 The purpose of this Leased OPC (HCC) Design Narrative is to consolidate the governing codes, standards, references, and guidelines in a document that provides performance-based standards for a VA leased OPC (HCC).

1.2 The governing codes, standards, and references are based on a VA affiliated outpatient clinic.

1.3 The design of the VA leased OPC (HCC) shall be based on the Prototype for Standardized Design and Construction of Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Surgical and Endovascular Service Design Guide, Digestive Diseases – Endoscopy Services Design Guide, and FGI which are described in Part 3 Planning and Design Criteria.

1.4 This document, and the associated Room Data Matrix (RDM), provides performance-based standards for rooms/functions that are a part of the project’s Program for Design. If there are standards covered by this document, or room types in the RDM, that are not a part of a specific project’s Program for Design, those standards are considered not applicable to that specific project. However, standards added to the grey “additional requirements” boxes in this document are project specific and are applicable.

1.5 Commonly Used Acronyms and Definitions:

PCMH Patient Centered Medical Home

A team based, comprehensive, coordinated patient care model (refer to PACT) PACT Patient Aligned Care Team

Provides service to veterans that is patient-centered with the right care at the right time by the right person. A typical “teamlet” serving a veteran consists of four caregivers: A Primary Care Provider – physician (MD), physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP); a Registered Nurse (RN); a clinical staff assistant (LPN or Medical Assistant) and an administrative staff member (Clerk).

CBOC Community Based Outpatient Clinic Is VA-operated, VA-funded, or VA-reimbursed site of care which is located separate from a VA Medical Facility. A CBOC can provide primary, specialty, subspeciality, mental health, or any combination of healthcare delivery services that can be appropriately provided in an outpatient setting.

HCC Health Care Center (refer to Section 3.4) OPC Outpatient Clinic (refer to CBOC) PFD Program for Design

Net square feet (NSF) listing of all spaces and rooms that are to be included in a construction project.

RCL Room Content List RDM Room Data Matrix VA Veterans Affairs VHA Veterans Health Administration VISN Veterans Integrated Services Network

SECTION 2

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General

2.1.1 The codes and standards listed below indicate minimum performance requirements.

Minimum requirements or standards may be exceeded by site specific project design.

2.1.2 Compliance is required with applicable codes and standards throughout the process of design, construction, acceptance, and on-going maintenance of the facility.

2.1.3 Design and construction of the OPC (HCC) shall be in compliance with the requirements of the GSA Form L100 Global Lease as well as the codes and standards listed below. This Leased OPC (HCC) Design Narrative covers construction materials and standards not fully addressed by the codes, standards, and references below.

2.1.4 Use the most current edition at the date and time of bid submission.

Additional General Requirements:

Construction Observation Office The lessor shall provide one (1) office trailer 12’ X 46’ with two offices, conference room and a rest room for the sole use of the VA and its delegate, when present. Also, provide a minimum of three (3) parking spaces reserved for the Government and their delegates adjacent to the RE office trailer. The office trailer shall be within the jobsite boundary and remain until the final sign-off completion of punch list items. The trailer space shall have conditioned air and electricity for proper lighting and receptacles in accordance with typical office area standards. Access to high-speed wireless internet shall be provided. The office space shall contain the following items: one (1) office desk, double pedestal, executive size, one (1) swivel chair with arms, two (2) armchairs, one (1) 5-drawer file cabinet, letter size, two (2) drawing rack, with 12-30 inch “Plan Hold” drawing hold, two (2) armchairs, one (1) 5-drawer file cabinet, letter size, one (1) 1.5 Cu. Ft.

microwave, one (1) full size refrigerator, one (1) Xerox Workcentre or approved equivalent Color / B&Wcopier, Printer/copier/scanner at 35 ppm and handles 8”x10”, legal, and 11’x17”, one (1) conference tables, size 4' x 6', four (4) swivel chairs with arms, eight (8) conference chairs (armless with cushion seat foldable), one (1) plan table 4' x 7', two (2) worktables, folding 30" x 72" and 18” x 36”, two (2) Apple I PAD Pro 12” tablets with pens and 365 and Adobe Pro and accessories, Wi-Fi + 5G service, 1 TB and Word app, with Signed/Numbered awarded SFO loaded. Loading of all drawings and specifications when “completed” after acceptance of final drawings should be up-loaded / accomplished at that time frame., one (1) 65” wall mounted monitor for conference room, two (2) handheld PDA’s, 1TB with cameras, first aid kit with supplies replenishment. Measuring wheel, laser measurer, infrared thermometer and anemometer.

Photographic Documentation

• During the construction period through completion, a 3rd party shall provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones (such as blocking in walls, stub-up connection points for equipment, security mesh in wall (if required), walls going to deck (where required)) including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

• Demonstrable minimum experience of five (5) years in operation with at least

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500 projects documented to date providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

• Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North America with operational resources within 150 miles of project, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of active projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

Photographic Specifications

• Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 200x250mm (8 x 10 inch) prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 400x500mm (16 x 20 inch) prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

• Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

• Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

• Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days throughout the project upon commencement of vertical construction (“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building. Exterior Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site and each building. Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until Project completion. Refer to Section 4.07 for required progress reports.

• Miscellaneous events that occur during any Contractor site visit, or events captured by the Department of Veterans Affairs independently, shall be dated, labeled and inserted into a Section in the navigation structure entitled “Slideshows,” allowing this information to be stored in the same “place” as the formal scope.

• Customizable project-specific digital photographic documentation of other details or milestones. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural plans.

• Monthly exterior progressions (360 degrees around the project) and slideshows (all elevations and building envelope). The slideshows allow for the inclusion of Department of Veterans Affairs pictures, aerial photographs, and timely images which do not fit into any regular monthly photo-path.

• Regular (5 max) interior progressions of all walls of the entire project to begin at time of substantial framed or as directed by the Resident Engineer through to completion.

• Images shall be taken by a commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

• Coordination of photo shoots is accomplished through Resident Engineer or other designated on-site point of contact. Contractor shall also attend construction team meetings as necessary. Contractor’s operations team shall provide regular

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• Contractor shall provide all on-line domain/web hosting, security measures, and redundant server back-up of the documentation.

• Contractor shall provide technical support related to using the system or service.

• Upon completion of the project, final copies of the documentation (the “Permanent Record”) with the indexing and navigation system embedded (and active) shall be provided in an electronic media format, typically a DVD or external hard-drive. Permanent Record shall have Building Information Modeling (BIM) interface capabilities. Refer to Section 4.12 for required as-built documentation.

2.2 Codes

2.2.1 All VA leased OPC (HCC) facilities are to conform to the most recent applicable codes, which include but is not limited to following:

2.2.1.1 State and local codes as required by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

2.2.1.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and those codes and standards referenced by NFPA 101. (NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, etc.)

2.2.1.3 NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, NFPA 70E Workplace Electrical Safety, NFPA 75 Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology.

2.2.1.4 Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), current edition.

2.2.1.5 International Building Code (IBC): The latest edition shall be used for structural, wind load and seismic design.

Additional Code Information:

• Lessor shall work with AHJ to properly determine occupancy type, with the following considerations:

o List rooms or procedures that are planned that may render a patient incapable of self preservation.

• Applicable to NFPA 99, the facility is considered Category 1.

o Primary Care/PACT 1 – 3 discomfort o Multispecialty outpatient medicine and surgery – 2 minor injury o Mental Health – 3 discomfort o Audiology – 3 discomfort o Dental – 2 minor injury o Eye – 2 minor injury o Infusion – 2 minor injury o Prosthetics – 3 discomfort o Pharmacy – 3 discomfort o Lab – 3 discomfort o Imaging – 3 discomfort o Logistics – 2 minor injury o Police – 2 minor injury o OIT – 3 discomfort o Building Support – 3 discomfort o Whole Health – 3 discomfort o HAS/check-in Reception – 3 discomfort o Multiprocedure Suite/GI – 1 major injury/death o Ambulatory Surgery/OR – 1 major injury/death

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• Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code Mechanical; applicable edition at the time of permit application

2.3 Standards

2.3.1 All leased OPC (HCC) facilities are to conform to the following standards:

2.3.1.1 FGI Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, current edition (referred to as FGI Guidelines herein).

2.3.1.2 The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards apply to the facility under the affiliated VA medical center license. Building construction and on-going maintenance procedures shall meet TJC standards. Lessor shall provide and submit all documentation that is required for TJC requirements.

2.3.1.3 Facility Security Level (FSL) shall be as outlined in GSA Form L100 Global Lease.

2.3.1.4 Sustainability standards shall be as outlined in GSA Form L100 Global Lease.

2.3.1.5 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

(ASHRAE) Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, current edition (referred to as ASHRAE 170 herein)

2.3.1.6 ASHRAE Standard 12, Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, current edition.

2.3.1.7 ASHRAE Standard 188, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, current edition.

2.3.1.8 ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, current edition (referred to as ASHRAE 62.1 herein)

2.3.1.9 ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 -- Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

2.3.1.10 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) Standard, HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible.

2.3.1.11 USP General Chapter 795 Pharmaceutical Compounding – Nonsterile Preparations

2.3.1.12 USP General Chapter 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations

2.3.1.13 USP General Chapter 800 Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings

2.3.1.14 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments (AAMI) standards as applicable to SPS and RME storage

2.3.1.15 Illuminating Engineering Society North America (IESNA) Handbook - latest edition

2.3.1.16 VA Signage Design Manual PG 18-12

2.3.1.17 H 18-8 Seismic Design Handbook is required when the clinic includes Ambulatory

Surgery

2.3.1.18 VA HVAC Design Manual (Specifically regarding the AHU design requirements for

Pharmacy Compounding Suite, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), and Surgical Suite)

2.4 References

2.4.1 The following guides, manuals, and other references developed by VA are for reference only:

2.4.1.1 VA Enterprise Facility IT Support Infrastructure Standard, most current.

2.4.1.2 Prototype for Standardized Design and Construction of Community Based Outpatient

Clinicshttps://www.cfm.va.gov/til/prototypes.asp#CBOC

2.4.1.3 PACT Space Module Design Guide

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgPACT.pdf

Lessor: ________ VA:________ https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/prototypes.asp#CBOC https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgPACT.pdf

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2.4.1.4 Room Templates, Leased Community Based Outpatient Clinics https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/rTemplate/LeasingCBOCw.asp

2.4.1.5 VA Design Guides (PG18-12)

2.5 Pricing Standards

2.5.1 Building Shell Definition

2.5.1.1 Building shell is the complete enveloping structure, the base building systems, the complete HVAC system, and the finished common areas (building common and floor common) of a building that adjoin the occupant areas.

2.5.1.2 Any demolition cost necessary shall be included in the building shell rental rate.

2.5.1.3 Third-party green building certification do not change what elements are considered part of building shell or tenant improvements. Instead, building elements may be required to have certain attributes, such as low volatile organic compound emissions.

2.5.1.4 Section 3 of the L-100 provides minimum requirements of the shell. Any further requirements identified in this LDN to items in Section 3 shall remain shell unless specifically designated as TI.

2.5.1.5 The following table shows the Shell requirements of the Base Building and the Occupant Areas.

Base Building Occupant Areas

Base structure and building enclosure components (windows with exterior finishes) and any required enhancements (canopies, progressive collapse, etc.)

are complete.

Broom-clean concrete floor slab, with a flat and level floor.

Base building electrical and plumbing systems (e.g., central fire alarm, chiller plant, cooling tower) are complete and functional.

Gypsum wallboard, spackled and prime painted, on exterior perimeter walls and tenant demising walls, without suite entry door.

Entire HVAC system is complete and functional. Conditioned space per the RDM.

All common areas, such as lobbies, elevators, fire egress corridors and stairwells, garages, and service areas are complete.

Suspended acoustical ceiling system including grid and lay-in tiles (or other building standard). Lighting luminaires should be installed in the ceiling grid for an open office plan at the rate of fixtures per 80 USF. Lighting controls with ambient lighting adjusted per daylight availability, occupancy, vacancy, or other building automation system signals.

Building common restrooms are complete and operational.

Tappable domestic water riser, service sanitary drain, sanitary vent, ready for extension to tenant demised areas.

All electrical power distribution panels and circuit breakers available in electrical closets, with capacities at 120/208 volt, 3- phase, 4-wire and 277/480 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire.

Any portion of a code required alternate power source (emergency generator, Essential Electrical System, etc.), required to support building life safety requirements including but not limited to transfer switches and distribution.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/rTemplate/LeasingCBOCw.asp

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Designated connection point to the central fire alarm system for extension to tenant demised areas.

All fire alarm devices necessary required by tenant layout and AHJ.

Fire suppression system ready for extension to tenant demised areas.

Sprinkler mains and distribution piping in a protection layout (open plan) with heads turned down, concealed with an escutcheon or trim plate, are installed.

Conduit pathways to distribution backboard within a demarcation room for connection to tenant telecommunications MCR or TR.

All security requirements designated as “Shell” in the Facility Security Level (FSL) Appendix are complete.

Proposed and required exterior site (property) improvements required for VA’s use of the premises and local municipality required off-site improvements are complete.

2.5.2 Tenant Improvement Definitions

2.5.2.1 TIs are the finishes and fixtures that typically take space from the shell condition to a finished, usable condition. The resulting space is complete and meets applicable building codes.

2.5.2.2 TIs are typically items in addition to the items listed in the table above.

2.5.2.3 Section 5 of the L-100 provides minimum requirements of the TI. Any further requirements identified in this LDN to items in Section 5 shall remain TI unless specifically designated as Shell.

2.5.2.4 Typical Tenant Improvements include:

2.5.2.4.1 Electrical wiring, outlets, and horizontal conduit, including cable trays and hooks, within the demised premises. Telephone jacks, data, jacks, and horizontal conduit, including cable trays and hooks, within the demised premises.

2.5.2.4.2 Carpeting or other floor covering; raised access flooring.

2.5.2.4.3 Plumbing fixtures withing the demised premises and all distribution, drainage and vent piping connecting to the building core – except for common bathrooms.

2.5.2.4.4 Partitioning and wall finishes

2.5.2.4.5 Doors, sidelights, frames, and hardware.

2.5.2.4.6 Millwork

2.5.2.4.7 Window treatments

2.5.2.4.8 Adjustments or repositioning of fire sprinkler to avoid conflict with partitioning;

additional sprinklers required by code to meet layout.

2.5.2.4.9 VA required signage on site, in the common areas and within the demised premises.

2.5.2.4.10 Additional lighting over the open office layout at a rate of fixtures per 80 USF.

2.5.2.4.11 Exterior site amenities required such as therapy gardens, gait training therapy areas and dining areas (site amenities proposed as building improvements by the lessor shall be shell).

2.5.2.4.12 Interior and exterior components of special systems required such as nurse call and duress systems.

SECTION 3

TECHNICAL NARRATIVE

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SECTION 3 – PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 Background

3.1.1 VHA has committed to the development of a patient-centered medical home model for enhanced outpatient primary care services to veterans. The result was a patient care delivery model and a set of planning and design standards.

3.2 PACT Guiding Principles

3.2.1 An operational and planning design guide was developed which identified key principles and objectives. Refer to PACT Space Module Design Guide under References Section 2.4.

3.3 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) Planning Approach

3.3.1 The development of the PACT Planning Module was complimented by the development of a

Prototype for Standardized Design and Construction of Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Using the PACT Module as the building block, prototypes were developed for three types and sizes of outpatient facilities.

3.4 Health Care Centers (HCC) Planning Approach

3.4.1 HCCs include outpatient Ambulatory Surgical and Endovascular services and/or Digestive Diseases

– Endoscopy services within the program for design in addition to other typical CPOC services.

3.4.2 The Surgical and Endovascular Service Design Guide must be referenced and used to incorporate the VA typical departmental layout and workflow when the PFD includes these services.

3.4.3 The Digestive Diseases – Endoscopy Services Design Guide must be referenced and used to incorporate the VA typical departmental layout and workflow when the PFD includes these services.

3.5 Room Data Matrix

3.5.1 A collection of typical rooms within leased OPC (HCC)s. It lists the required finishes, STC ratings, ceiling heights, door size and type, hardware sets, HVAC space ventilation, number of electrical receptacles, lighting controls and fixture types, and number of standard density work area outlets for each room type.

3.5.2 The Lessor shall associate rooms listed on the program for design with the room data matrix by room name. Use department level room names and types when available, otherwise use general room/space for like room function.

3.5.3 FGI Equivalent for ASHRAE 170 – Where HVAC space ventilation requirements are omitted, ASHRAE 170 Tables 8-1 and 8-2 shall be followed. Column “FGI Equivalent for ASHRAE 170” lists the equivalent room name for use in the tables.

3.5.4 FGI Equivalent for Table 1.2-5 “Minimum Sound Isolation” - Where Column “STC” in the Room Data Matrix states “See FGI”, Column “FGI Equivalent for Table 1.2-5 Minimum Sound Isolation” lists the equivalent room name for use in FGI Table 1.2-5.

3.5.5 Additional Requirements in this LDN take precedence over the standard in the RDM.

3.6 Surgical Design Criteria

Refer to FGI Guidelines.

Lessor: ________ VA:________ https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgSurg.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgDigestiveEndoscopy.pdf

SECTION 4

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SECTION 4 – TECHNICAL NARRATIVE

4.1 Site/Civil

4.1.1 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access & Circulation

4.1.1.1 Minimum traffic lane width is 12 feet, and minimum sidewalk width is 4 feet. Curves for traffic lanes and radii at intersections must be adequately sized Elto prevent vehicles from encroaching on an opposing lane of traffic.

4.1.1.2 Primary pedestrian access and circulation paths shall comfortably accommodate two-way wheelchair traffic.

4.1.1.3 An accessible route must be provided from the public right-of-way abutting the site to the accessible building entrance.

4.1.1.4 For one way traffic lanes that are used as fire and emergency equipment access the minimum width shall be 20 feet.

4.1.1.5 Provide a service/loading area designed to accommodate truck (WB-62) maneuverability. Provide canopy for unloading in adverse weather conditions with 14 feet of clearance from grade to the underside of the canopy.

Additional Pedestr ian and Vehicle Access & Circulation Requirements:

• Canopy shall be extended 4 feet beyond edge of dock.

4.1.1.6 Service area shall accommodate vehicles that pick-up trash and recycled materials.

Locate service area away from public and patient areas.

4.1.2 Physical Security

4.1.2.1 The physical security requirements are listed in the FSL Appendix as developed by the ISC process.

4.1.3 Parking

4.1.3.1 Parking lots with 90-degree stalls must have minimum parking stall dimensions of 9 feet by 18 feet, and a minimum drive aisle width of 24 feet. Angled parking must have one-way drive aisles with the same stall sizes as 90-degree parking. Angled parking drive aisle width must comply with a published design standard for a designated parking angle.

4.1.3.2 The total amount of accessible parking spaces provided shall be 6% of the total required spaces, unless more is required by local code.

Additional Parking Requirements:

• Design shall include separate staff and patient parking and service entry.

• Provide a minimum of 850 (55% patient, 45% staff) parking spaces. Provide ten

(10) percent of patient and six (6) percent of staff parking as accessible parking.

Provide ten (10) percent of the accessible parking as van accessible parking.

Offeror shall follow ABAAS requirements for accessible patient/staff parking.

• Provide eighteen (18) concrete spaces for motorcycles.

• Staff and patients shall have separate entrances.

• If there is shared parking with other facilities, the VA shall retain the use of 850 spaces for VA only.

• The Lessor shall furnish and install a minimum of one rack each at patient and staff entrance for a minimum of 20 bicycles.

• Furnish & install a secure/fenced covered golf cart parking station large enough for two eight passenger golf carts.

• Golf cart parking station will include charging stations for each of the two golf carts.

• Lessor shall provide electrical infrastructure for 6 future Government electric vehicles.

• GOV shall be metered separately and paid as part of the facility utilities. Lessor can

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• Charging stations shall be Level 32 capable; 240 V power.

• Charging Stations shall have appropriate protection and space from vehicles (i.e.

parking bollards).

• Electric vehicle (EV) parking must be located at least 25 feet from any occupied structure unless the Office of Healthcare Engineering (OHE) has approved a deviation.

• EV parking must be located in an open surface area of the facility.

• EV parking cannot be located in any parking garage structure due to limited access of mobile fire suppression units within the garage, as well as limitations of current fire suppressions systems related to electric vehicle fires.

• Provide (1) one covered PM&R staff GOV parking space for patient transport.

4.1.4 Roadway & Walkway Cross Slopes

4.1.4.1 Roads and walks should have a typical cross slope of 2% unless adequate surface drainage is provided by other slope conditions.

Additional Site/Civil Requirements:

• The driveway shall be off a two directional entry (i.e. Do not locate on a one-way street or boulevard).

• Provide a separate service/ambulance drive-thru pick up entrance.

• Provide direct access from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to an outside secure covered courtyard for gait training with fans.

• Provide ADA accessible, 6’ wide walking path around property perimeter.

• ADA accessible paths must be embedded in surface. No rubberized or similar material can be used.

• Provide a pet relief area.

• In addition to a flagpole and flag representing the United States of America, the Lessor shall furnish and install flagpoles and flags representing the Department of Veterans Affairs and the state of Florida either near the entry to the building or along the entry drive in a landscaped setting. Confirm with the VA in final site selection and landscape/parking layout.

• Dumpsters are to be placed on a concrete pad and shall not be visible to patients.

Enclosure materials shall meet AHJ standards and complement the building architecture.

• Green spaces visible from within the building; waiting areas and exam rooms are high priority.

• Benches:

o Provide concrete pads for benches in green spaces. Pad shall be equipped with means to anchor benches.

o Six (6) benches are required within the parking areas and around the building;

should play an integral part of this design. Provide exterior paved dining area large enough to accommodate twenty (20) staff.

• Provide covered space for outdoor green plaza space, approximately 750 SF. Area to be used for training, obstacle course for wheelchair and gait training.

• Main entrance canopy shall cover entire three decorative concrete traffic lanes.

• Parking lot shall be minimum two-layer asphalt with access drive to front entrance heavy duty asphalt for fire truck / city bus. Heavy duty asphalt must be used on ALL travel ways.

• Motorcycle parking pads shall be concrete.

• Exterior Signage - Lessor to provided exterior monument and building signs, both illuminated internally.

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4.2 Architecture

4.2.1 General Criteria

4.2.1.1 Refer to Appendix: Room Data Matrix for Door, Hardware and Acoustic requirements listed by Room Type.

4.2.2 Accommodations for Care of Patients of Size

4.2.2.1 Refer to FGI Guidelines for Outpatient Facilities for accommodations for care of patients of size. Minimum requirements are to provide access to a Procedure Room and Procedure Room Toilet in one PACT Module. A 750-lb capacity must be used for the design of the space and its contents to include but not be limited to the lavatory, toilet, patient lifts, and necessary infrastructure to support. Additional capacity may be required and listed in the project specific requirements.

4.2.2.2 Rooms that are designed for access by individuals of size as noted on the PFD as Bariatric must have space for bariatric wheelchairs along the whole accessible route from the front doors to the bariatric spaces, to include elevators and lobby doors.

4.2.2.3 Turning Radius, Bariatric must be 1830 mm (6’0”)

4.2.2.4 T-Shaped Turning Space, Bariatric must be 1830 mm (6’0”) x (6’0”)

4.2.2.5 Distance from edge of toilet to side stall, Bariatric must be 915 mm (3’0”)

4.2.2.6 Grab bar configuration must have double swing-up bars with integral toilet paper dispenser.

4.2.2.7 Minimum width of doors in route to bariatric space must be 1220 mm (4’0”)

4.2.3 Acoustics

4.2.3.1 Refer to FGI Guidelines for Outpatient Facilities for acoustics requirements for enclosed rooms. Refer to the Room Data Matrix-Interior Construction for information on rooms not covered under FGI or rooms with special acoustics requirements.

Additional Acoustics Requirements:

• Refer to RDM for specific acoustic requirements beyond FGI guidelines.

4.2.4 Equipment/Accessories/Furnishings

4.2.4.1 Refer to OPC (HCC) Project Contents List and Room Template sheets provided with the RLP for equipment, accessories, and furnishings descriptions and locations.

Items to be provided and/or installed by Lessor are noted on the list. Provide partitions, partition backing, and above ceiling structural support as required for wall and/or ceiling mounted equipment, accessories, and furnishings. Provide required utility connections for scheduled equipment.

Additional Equipment Requirements:

• Lessor is responsible for providing and connecting utility connections for all VA equipment which requires mechanical, plumbing, electrical, gas, water, air, data, steam, or any other utility.

• Refer to Room Content List (RCL) for additional room furniture and accessories required for this project.

4.2.5 Signage and Wayfinding

4.2.5.1 Refer to VA Signage Design Guide in Section 2.4 for signage standards and requirements.

Additional Signage Requirements:

• Site Monument Sign shall be type El-01.01. Monument sign shall display “Saint

Lucie Health Care Center” with “West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System” and the facility address. It shall be backlit.

• Building signage, in addition to VA logo, shall read EI-09.9 “Health Care Center”.

• Provide a facility dedication plaque per VA SD101400-04.

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4.2.6 Critical Dimensions

4.2.6.1 Patient-use corridors are to be 6 feet minimum. Staff corridors for transport of supplies from loading dock area to services shall be 6 feet minimum.

4.2.6.2 Patient-use corridor doors must be a minimum of 42 inches wide.

4.2.6.3 Refer to Room Data Matrix – Interior Construction for required ceiling heights by room type.

Additional Critical Dimensions Requirements:

• Hallway access to Audio Booths shall be 8 feet minimum to allow for open booth doors.

• Hallway access for deliveries to Pharmacy shall be 8 feet minimum to allow for pallet access.

4.2.7 Entry Canopies

4.2.7.1 Provide non-combustible canopies over the following locations: patient entry to clinic, ambulance building access point and receiving area/loading.

4.2.7.2 At patient entry, provide a covered patient drop-off zone with space for at least one full size passenger vehicle (19 feet long). The drop-off zone must have minimal change in level from drive isle to walkway for a minimum length of 20 feet.

4.2.7.3 At ambulance building access point, provide a covered patient drop-off zone with space for at least one ambulance (typical size used in area) and an accessible access aisle.

4.2.7.4 Provide clearance from grade to underside of canopy with for typical emergency and transport vehicles used in the area.

Additional Canopy Requirements:

• Canopies complying with requirements of the Lease Design Narrative shall be provided at all Staff entrances.

4.2.8 Elevators

4.2.8.1 Where elevators are provided in a leased facility, not less than one elevator car shall accommodate an ambulance stretcher of 24 inches by 84 inches in the horizontal open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches high placed inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame.

4.2.8.2 Where bariatric spaces are above ground level, elevator doors must open minimum 48 inches.

Additional Elevators Requirements:

• Provide passenger elevators for patient transport and one freight elevator for logistical support.

• Accommodate an ambulance stretcher of a minimum dimensions of 24" wide x 84" deep for straight access.

4.2.9 Slab Depressions and Thickened Slabs

4.2.9.1 At new construction, provide slab depression and thickened slabs as required to provide flush threshold installation at audiology booths, MRIs, and other equipment requiring recessed installation or additional structure as recommended by equipment manufacturer. At these equipment locations, concrete slab levelness shall be level and true to meet vendor requirements and shall have a minimum flatness and levelness of FF=45 and FL=35. At existing construction, provide ramp to meet

ABAAS.

4.2.10 Millwork

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4.2.10.1 Quality compliance to conform to Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) and Woodwork Institute (WI) quality standards.

4.2.10.2 Wood Veneer Casework Construction: Combination of custom wood casework and countertops to conform to program and functional requirements. (Location: Lobby, Reception)

• Construction: Flush overlay construction with concealed hinges. AWI custom grade.

4.2.10.3 Plastic Laminate Casework Construction: Custom plastic laminate casework to conform to program and functional requirements. (Location: Typical).

• Construction: Flush overlay construction with concealed hinges, AWI Custom Grade.

• Cabinet Hardware:

4.2.10.3.1 Concealed hinges, all metal, 110 degree opening, self-closing.

4.2.10.3.2 Full extension drawer guides, 100 lbs. capacity.

4.2.10.3.3 Door and drawer pulls: 4” center to center wire pull, 5/16” diameter round, 1

¼” projection, satin chrome.

Additional Plastic Cabinet Hardware Requirements:

• Doors opening to walls shall have hinge restrictors to avoid pull handle damage.

Additional Plastic Laminate Casework Construction Requirements:

• All corners shall be rounded.

4.2.10.4 Solid Surface Fabrications: Hard, solid, non-porous mineral-filled acrylic resin (methyl methacrylate) material in color to be selected by designer. Thickness: 1/2” minimum.

• Locations:

4.2.10.4.1 Transaction tops at nurse stations and reception desks.

4.2.10.4.2 All counters in patient treatment areas to have solid surface countertop with

4” high minimum integral coved side and backsplash.

4.2.10.4.3 Where scheduled as wall protection, provide ¼” thick material with welded seams.

4.2.10.5 Heavy gauge stainless steel (SS): fully welded with a work surface load capacity of at least 300 lbs. per linear foot and antimicrobial

• Locations:

4.2.10.5.1 SPS Decontamination, Scope Processing, Preparations and Assembly, and Sterilization Areas.

4.2.11 Joint Sealant Systems

4.2.11.1 Joints at plumbing fixtures, ceramic tile to be mildew resistant silicone.

4.2.12 Doors and Frames

4.2.12.1 Refer to Room Data Matrix for door and hardware requirements by room type.

4.2.12.2 Minimum width of any door for patient use not specified in the RDM must be 42”.

4.2.12.3 Finish: Prefinished in compliance with AWI Section 1500.

4.2.12.4 Access Panels:

• Flush stainless steel at toilet areas.

• Flush gypsum board surface with concealed hinges at public and office areas.

• Fire rated steel at rated construction.

Additional Doors and Frames Requirements:

• Provide corridor doors to separate patient and staff areas; minimum 42 inches in width. All corridor doors must have 14” x 25” door lites

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• Provide 10 ft x 10 ft high clear opening roll up or overhead door and a 6 ft x 8 ft high double door in Receiving for deliveries.

• Provide steel doors with hollow metal frames and heavy-duty hinges in Logistics Biomedical Repair, and Medical Equipment Storage; wooden doors are not allowed in working areas.

• All rooms where a wall mounted folding chair is specified to be installed behind the door, the door frame must be a minimum 6” from the wall and include an overhead door stop to keep door from hitting chair.

• The following doors shall be full glass.

• Conference Rooms

• Staff Lounges

• Staff Entrances and Exits

• Doors from patient to staff areas and Police Screening shall be solid.

• Doors from the PACT patient corridor to the PACT work area shall have lights.

• Provide visual and audio intercom system at Police, Logistics, Ambulance access and Management suite areas.

• Main and Ambulance entrances must have automatic sliding doors.

• Changing room doors must be capable of opening both inward and outward

4.2.13 Hardware

4.2.13.1 General Note

• Hardware sets shall be provided as per RDM and Section 5 Hardware Groups and Modifiers. Provide extra heavy duty, Grade 1 hardware for all components.

4.2.13.2 Major components and finishes are as follows:

• Cylinders and Keying: Key locks/cylinders in groups with new master key or grandmaster key system as directed by Owner. Provide three (3) keys per lock.

Provide construction master keying. Cylinders shall meet the requirements of

ANSI/BHMA A156.5-14.

• Electronic access control: Electronic access control system/device(s), power supplies (unless otherwise noted in hardware group) and monitoring/alarm(s) are provided with Security System. General Contractor to coordinate the provision and installation of the products. Refer to documents with Security Information for location(s) and type(s) of control(s). Connection by Electrical.

Additional Hardware Requirements:

• All toilets, specimen toilets, dressing rooms, and lactation rooms shall have occupancy indicator on hardware.

• All Primary Care exam rooms shall have two locking mechanisms on staff side door: one will be a one-sided deadbolt, lockable from patient side, with occupancy indicator and coin turn on opposite side, the other will be an office lock, lockable from staff side.

• Soiled and biohazard/hazard rooms shall have door closers.

• Automatic Door Openers shall be required in the following locations:

• Vestibule entrances (main lobby, ambulance/staff, etc.)

• Doors from back-of-house to lobby

• Main lobby toilets

• Doors leading from clinical areas to lobby.

• All patient restrooms.

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• Doors to clinic Management suite shall have door closers.

• Include 10” tall stainless steel kick plates on the egress side of all doors

• Include 34” tall stainless steel kick plates on all warehouse and delivery corridor doors.

• Install wall mounted door stops.

4.2.14 Pharmacy Dispensing Windows and Vault

4.2.14.1 Provide secure transaction drawer/pass through cabinet and window with amplified speak thru at Pharmacy Dispense/Consult windows for staff to patient transactions.

4.2.14.2 Provide stainless steel, type 304, #4 finish, pass-through cabinet with mechanical interlock doors with clear tempered safety glass windows to comply with USP 800 clean air requirements at Pharmacy pass-through windows. (location: Clean Room- Chemotherapy Compounding)

4.2.14.3 Provide protection for dispensing windows, and for walls around windows, window and the wall around a dispensing window shall meet U.L. Standard 752 for Class III Ballistic level via the use of concrete block walls with cores filled with sand, or appropriately rated metal panels, and extension of perimeter walls to structure above.

Additional Pharmacy Dispensing Windows and Vault Requirements:

• Vault construction shall follow GSA Class 5 criteria for walls, floors and ceilings, vault door shall have Day Gate with pass thru window.

• Lessor to provide all connections/infrastructure to specific equipment to include automated pill systems.

4.2.15 Radiation Shielding

4.2.15.1 For Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT Scan, and Dental X-Ray Rooms, obtain the services of a physicist to design, specify the level of radiation protection required, test and certifies the installations.

4.2.15.2 Comply with requirements of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) Report #49.

4.2.15.3 Provide lead lining of gypsum wall board, wood doors and hardware, hollow metal frames, and lead glass view window.

4.2.15.4 Lead sheet to be FS QQ-L-201, Grade C, thickness as required by physicist report but not less than 1/16 inch.

4.2.16 Radio Frequency Shielding and Magnetic Shielding

4.2.16.1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Radio Frequency Interference Shielding: It is required that the RF shielded room and all penetrations through the RF Shielding, i.e., electrical plumbing, and venting be electrically isolated by 1000 ohms or greater and RFI filtered to meet the minimum attenuation level of 100dB (10 MHz- 100 MHz) for plane wave and 90 dB (10 MHz-30 MHz) for magnetic wave.

• Material should be brass-copper or aluminum which has been treated to prevent oxidation and all joints should be either welded or lapped and bolted.

• Shielding to include wall, floor, door, and windows.

4.2.16.2 Magnetic Shielding System: Annealed steel plate, accessories, and coordination of shielding work.

4.2.16.3 Applicable Standards: Comply with requirements of State and Local regulating agencies where standards and criteria apply. Comply with MIL-STDS-220A and 285.

4.2.16.4 Employ Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL), experienced in testing and design of RF and magnetic shielded rooms, to review fabrication, design and installation, and

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4.2.16.4.1 Correct part of work which is found to be deficient in electromagnetic shielding.

4.2.16.4.2 Provide second test of RF enclosure after construction is complete.

4.2.16.4.3 Submit certified test results.

Additional Architectural Requirements:

When determining location of various departments within the clinic there were numerous considerations made by the VA and design team. Such considerations include but are not limited to accessibility and visual wayfinding to the public, operational hours of the department and patient through-put time, access to the exterior, daylighting, and movement of staff, supplies, and equipment. As well, walking distances for the Veterans, visitors and staff were considered which led to a maximum overall floor footprint and corridor lengths.

Information/Volunteer Desk and Lobby: This area shall include the Welcome Desk, Coffee Café, Enrollment, VSO Offices, Patient Advocate, and Visitor Toilets. The Welcome Desk shall be located as a prominent feature at the main lobby doors.

Primary Care: Team work areas should be open areas with daylighting and include skylights.

Utilize light from outside walls into open work spaces. Provide full height interior and exterior store front glazing in conference rooms and break rooms to provide daylighting to team work spaces.

Include a minimum of two checkout windows per PACT.

Mental Health: Shall be located adjacent to Primary Care.

Police: Police shall be located to allow quick response to any department via the corridors. They shall have access to the staff corridor as well as to the main lobby. Screening Room shall be located by the Main Entrance. Glazing is prohibited in the Police Screening area.

Blood Draw and Waiting: This department shall be located near the main entry.

Radiology: There are large/heavy pieces of equipment associated within this department. For ease of moving this equipment in place and repair as needed, it is optimum to keep this department on the first floor. As well, it is pertinent to “path” the necessary equipment to its permanent location.

Corridor ceiling heights and door clearances shall be sized accordingly from entering the building all the way to the room it will be located. Dimmable lighting system shall be provided in the ultrasound rooms.

PMRS and Prosthetics: PMRS and Prosthetics shall be located adjacent to one another.

Logistics, BioMed, ITOPS, and Environmental Services (EMS): Logistics must be located as to allow for access of deliveries and shipments to and from all departments and must be located on a staff corridor to allow for movement of these items without being seen by the general public. They work closely with BioMed and EMS. ITOPS main server room and department shall also be located in this staff corridor and area.

Audiology & Eye Clinic: Audiology is sensitive for sound and is preferred to be as far away as possible from those spaces that create a lot of noise (main lobby, toilets, etc.). The Eye Clinic prefers space without natural daylight. Eye Exam Rooms on exterior walls shall have no windows.

Clinic Administration: Shall be located so that it is accessible to the floor lobby and to staff areas.

Staff Conferences, Lounges, Staff Toilets and Support Spaces shall be located throughout the building and be convenient to all departments.

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Mail Room shall be required for this facility.

There shall be no L-shaped or off-set doors in front vestibule entry.

Separate employee entrance shall be located convenient to staff parking.

Maximize daylight where possible. Use clerestory windows and skylights as necessary. Maximize glass and exterior views in waiting areas/lobby. Utilize light from outside walls into open workspaces. Provide interior store front glazing in conference spaces to provide daylighting to teamwork spaces.

Provide bulkheads above all wall mounted cabinets and lockers.

All interior partition walls shall extend to the deck above.

Specimen toilets to have stainless steel shelf.

Provide direct access to outside or have exterior access nearby to PMRS.

Provide recessed scissor lift at loading dock; 25,000 lbs.