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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Presolicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 C Renovate 4th Floor AE - Project # 503-15-104 17042 36C24419R0068 05-13-2019 N 541310 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon PA 17042 Melvin Moore melvin.moore2@va.gov Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Peasant Valey Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602 16602

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https://www.altoona.va.gov/ Altoona VA Medical Center This announcement is for the selection of an Architect-Engineer (AE) for the Renovate 4th Floor in Building # 1, A/E Project. The location of the project will be at the Altoona Veterans Administration Medical Center, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. All potential offerors must provide a SF 330 containing all required information listed below. The form format must be the General Services Administration SF 330 found on the website http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486 Forms Library.

CONTRACT INFORMATION: The project consists of a highly qualified professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to provide services and develop all Space Programs, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration Services, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates and Permits Procurement for the Renovate 4th Floor AE Project that involves the following details, (reference Scope of work for specifics):

· Removing the existing and installing new;

· demising walls, ceiling grid, ceiling panels, flooring, lighting system, electrical system including panels/outlets/switches and circuitry, HVAC-system including ducts/supply/return air diffusers/hydronic piping/controls, plumbing/sanitary system including fixtures/piping, medical gas system and sprinkler system including heads/branch piping, telecommunications system, fire alarm system and other ancillary items/systems as required to:

· Completely reconfigure the space for:

· Inpatient care rooms with private restrooms

· Community Living Center rooms with private restrooms

· Administrative/office/support space

· Incorporate “Phasing” that must meet patient requirements during construction

· Provide construction period services during the associated construction project

All work under this contract shall meet the requirements of the latest versions of the VA guidelines design guides, design manuals, details, standards, master specifications and associated industry standards.

The contract award will incorporate the attached Scope of Work. Expected A-E services listed as: Title I – Site Investigation Services, Title I - Design Services, and Title II – Construction Period Services.

This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6 and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.6. A minimum of three most highly qualified firms will be selected for presentations based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for required work. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business’s (SDVOSB) capable of completing work under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541310. The small business size standard of $7.5M. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit three (3) hard copies of Standard Form 330 (SF 330) and one (1) electronic CD copy of Parts I and II. in the format found at http://www.acgov.org/pwa/documents/sf330.pdf no later than:

3:00 pm on May 13, 2019.

All SF330 submittal packages must be sent to:

Lebanon VA Medical Center Attention: Melvin Moore Contracting – Building 99 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042

Submissions by electronic means are NOT permitted. All questions are to be sent to the attention of melvin.moore2@va.gov

Additionally, the submission must include an insert detailing the following information:

· Dun & Bradstreet Number

· Tax ID Number

· The e-mail address and phone number of the Primary Point of Contact

· A printed copy of the firms VetBiz Registry

· A copy of Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy for the SDVOSB Prime

· A statement indicating what office the AE firm will utilize as its primary design office.

· A copy of the firm’s Pennsylvania State Licensure for the Prime or a statement indicating how the provided drawings will be sealed by a PA licensed Engineer.

Prior to submittal of the SF 330, the selected firm must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (visit www.sam.gov to complete your registration) and must also be registered in VetBiz Registry in order to be eligible for contract award (visit www.vip.vetbiz.gov to complete your registration).

Special Note: An AE firm failing to provide any of the documentation detailed in the Presolicitation Notice may be determined as Non-Responsive and may not be considered.

Please note this is not a request for proposal. Eligible responses received will be evaluated and the most highly qualified firms will be compiled on a shortlist of candidates who will be contacted for an interview. The VA will use the following criteria to determine competition when reviewing the SF 330’S received. If a submitting firm fails to meet these criteria they will be deemed non-responsive and shall be rated accordingly. Selection criteria as identified in FAR Subpart 36.6 and VA Acquisition regulation 836.6 will be used. The first two (2) factors, Professional Qualifications to Perform the Services Required and Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, are more important than the other six (6) factors, which are listed in descending order of importance. The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate firms and determine the most highly qualified firms for possible contract award.

1. Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services:

This is intended to evaluate the personal experience of firm members who work in the firm's project office and are scheduled to be assigned to the design team. The key positions should include Project Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Architect, Civil Engineers, Plumbing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Telecommunications/Data Engineers, Estimator and strong familiarity in sustainable design and energy efficiency.

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required:

This factor evaluates the experience of the firm and design team in completing projects requiring skills similar to those anticipated for this contract. This project will include general renovation of medical center space to include architectural changes of walls, ceilings, floors, finishes, masonry, doorways including hardware, plumbing including storm sewer, sanitary, hot and cold water, Heating, ventilating, Air conditioning (HVAC) to include, package units, variable air and constant air volume terminals with reheat, Variable frequency drive air handlers, steam and condensate piping, primary and secondary electrical circuits, digital controls, fire protection to include sprinkle system, central fire and security alarms, audio paging systems, asbestos abatement and all work to return space to finished, functioning condition. Experience providing drawings in 3D. Designing general construction of new space to include structural work, roofing, exterior walls, site work, site utilities and work as stated above. Design of specialty construction may include tuck pointing, asphalt paving, elevators, complete key system, large centrifugal chillers and Boiler controls. Extra consideration may be given for experience designing projects for Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities. The intent of this project is to provide the Government with constructible documents detailing how to accomplish the above. Firms may submit any other personnel they feel are significant for the types of work described in Specialized Experience.

3. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies (particularly Department of Veterans Affairs) and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. This factor shall be evaluated based on the information provided by the AE on similar type projects, performance appraisals on file with the Department of Veterans Affairs, any Government sponsored performance rating system and contact with personnel listed in the SF 330 regarding past performance, as well board members personal knowledge of the firm.

Currency: For the purposes of this contract, currency is performance occurring within the last seven years from the posting of the contract synopsis. Projects which are not current shall not be evaluated.

4. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time: this factor evaluates the ability of the A-E firm to, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the project in the required time.

5. Location in the general geographic area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project: This factor evaluates the response time and distance from the A-E firms design office where the majority of the design will take place to the location of work (James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona PA). The personnel identified as the design team staff are expected to work in the design office identified for evaluation of this factor.

6. Reputation and standing of the firm and its principle officials with respect to professional performance, general management, and cooperativeness.

7. Record of significant claims against the firm because of improper or incomplete architectural and engineering services. Offerors to include letter with submission indicating the number of claims filed for errors and omissions within the previous seven years prior to the due date of the Standard Form 330’s.

8. Specific experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project and their record of working together as a team.

Department of Veterans Affairs Altoona VA Medical Center Altoona, Pennsylvania Architect/Engineer SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

Renovate 4TH Floor, Building #1 503-15-104

-- Services --

Provide professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to include:

· Site investigation - architectural, structural, mechanical, electric, plumbing, etc.

· Construction drawings and specifications

· 3rd Party Cost Estimates

· Cost estimate of expected construction cost at the end of each phase

· Construction period services - review of submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings and VA correspondence during construction. A/E shall review all construction change orders and provide an independent cost estimate on each change order request. A/E shall respond on site within a two-hour period when requested and shall provide site visits as requested during construction.

-- Project Scope --

GENERAL:

Provide a full set of construction documents for the renovation of approximately 12, 082 SF on the 4th floor in building number 1, for the Altoona VAMC.

FOREWORD:

This solicitation states the minimum requirements for each submission in the production of VA Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents for Minor and NRM Construction Program for Veterans Affairs Medical Center Projects.

This document does not relieve the A/E firms of their professional responsibility to produce a correct, complete, and fully coordinated set of construction documents.

Specifics (Scope of Work):

The Veterans Administration, Altoona VA Medical Center, intends to award an Architect/Engineer contract for design services at the Altoona VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA for Project # 503-15-104, Renovate 4th Floor, in building #1. The A/E will provide a design for a construction project that will completely renovate approximately 12,082 SF on the 4th floor in building No.1. which is currently an inpatient bed ward. The requirements are, but are not limited to:

· The project will include removing the existing and installing new; demising walls, ceiling grid, ceiling panels, flooring, lighting system, electrical system including panels/outlets/switches and circuitry, HVAC-system including ducts/supply/return air diffusers/hydronic piping/controls, plumbing/sanitary system including fixtures/piping, medical gas system and sprinkler system including heads/branch piping, telecommunications system, fire alarm system and other ancillary items/systems

· Completely reconfigure the space for inpatient care rooms with private restrooms, Community Living Center rooms with private restrooms and administrative/office/support space.

· Phasing is required for project, must be able to meet operational requirements for patients during construction, to include a Temporary Nursing Station.

Project includes the A/E Firm providing a full set of construction documents and providing construction period services during the associated construction project.

SPECIAL NOTE: Be reminded that the VA guidelines are just a guide, and the project is not bound by them. If current healthcare trends dictate a different design approach is needed, we will follow that approach.

A/E shall be responsible for providing all services necessary for design of this project, e.g. structural, industrial hygiene, mechanical, electrical, etc.

-- Design Requirements/Submissions --

EXPECTATIONS: Submit complete review package in accordance with the following requirements and guidelines outlined in http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp. Please pay specific attention to the schematic, design and construction submission requirements.

Deliver all design packages to the Project Manager on the established dates to allow the VA Project Development Teams to meet as scheduled. A transmittal letter shall go to the Contracting Officer on the same day as delivery.

Include all information as follows and as outlined for each submission per the Program Guide PG-18-15 Volume C, dated November 2008, for each submittal. The manual is available from the COR or at the following address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae/aesubmin.doc

See Section B. “A/E RESPONSIBILITIES” for additional requirements.

-- Design Review Schedule --

EXPECTATION: Submit review packages so they are received on the noted day.

Completed bid documents are expected within 200 calendar days after NTP.

Note: The issuance of the NTP shall be the first PDT Project Design Team meeting. A/E shall attend and take minutes of each PDT meeting. Minutes shall be submitted electronically to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer within three business days of each meeting.

-- Construction Period Services --

Expectations: Respond to submittals and other requests in a timely manner.

Provide services:

· Review all submissions and provide recommendations to the VA within the required time periods

· Review and provide replies to contractor generated Requests for Information (RFIs) when required by the project manager within three days

· Review contractor’s change order request and provide an independent cost estimate for each change order request

· Review contractor's cost estimates and provide recommendations to the VA

· Make site visits as required on requests of the VA and prepare written reports that shall include agreed upon changed in design as determined necessary during the construction phase. Visits made based on errors and omissions in design shall be at no cost to the VA.

· Participate in partial/final acceptance inspections as scheduled and generate punch list items for completion.

· Prepare as-built drawings on original set with A/E’s stamp, based on record drawings that the contractor kept during construction and with correspondence performed during construction. Transpose contractor’s as-builts to AutoCAD 2000 and provide a set of updated as-builts and specifications on CD within 30 days to the COR.

· Assist the VA in litigation, if required in order to determine whether the contractor or subcontractor meet the qualification requirements of the contract, supported by written recommendations of any problems encountered based on first-hand knowledge.

A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

MINOR AND NRM CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

MEDICAL CENTER PROJECTS

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A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

11. The A/E will include a separate fee for construction period services. The A/E will review all submittals, requests for information, provide sketches, clarification and revision drawings, and the A/E will have appropriate representatives available for the following:

12. Prior submission plans are not subject to change at the request of the Medical Center staff without proper justification and approval of the COR or Contracting Officer.

13. The A/E will be required to coordinate the design with VA staff that would be involved with construction (i.e. doctors, managers, and other staff responsible for any work area to be involved in construction [i.e. normal work flow disrupted]) such that there would be least disruption of normal work flow.

14. In each submission, the A/E shall resubmit the material specified in the prior submission, revised according to the comments made by the VA at the prior review. “The A/E shall return all original VA mark-ups of each submission at the next submission, showing that all comments have been addressed (a short response by an appropriate A/E representative shall be indicated next to each VA comment [i.e. see detail 1]).”

15. To the extent applicable, all drawings are to be in REVIT 2017 format. All relevant existing work shall be shown as field verified by the A/E. The intent here is to show how equipment will fit (if 3D images of equipment aren’t available through software, it is suggested that the A/E obtain 3D images from vendors via the internet, CD, or disk) and to show entire runs of duct, pipe, and conduit (i.e. from where new conduit meets existing to the termination point in the wall or outlet). All desks, equipment, and PC’s planned to be put in the new and renovated space (relocated and/or planned) shall also be shown to see the relation of outlets to such.

16. The A/E will walk through the entire design with the COR at the 95% submission and make any necessary adjustments noticed in the walk through for inclusion in the 100% submission.

17. The A/E shall provide Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Computer Aided Design (CAD) in accordance with the latest VA BIM & CAD Standards found on the Technical Information Library (TIL). The latest edition shall be followed.

18. The A/E shall abide by the attached A/E Quality Alert found on the TIL.

19. The A/E shall ensure that all designs are in accordance with all VA Engineering and Design standards, handbooks, manuals, guides, information, schedules, criteria, details, and requirements found on the TIL. The latest edition shall be followed.

20. The A/E will be required to make formal presentations for each design review in person. The A/E will take written minutes of all design reviews and provide the Contracting Officer and the COR with the original (hard copy and cd) and a copy, respectively, within two work days. The A/E will also make a written inspection report (hard copy and cd) within two work days after each site inspection during construction.

21. The A/E will be required to indicate in the contract specifications that the contractor shall hold bi-weekly meetings with VA staff and take minutes of each meeting (hard copy and cd) which are to be distributed within two work days of each meeting to each meeting attendee. The A/E shall also attend these meetings via conference call.

22. The A/E shall send processed return of submittals to the Contracting Officer and the COR (the transmittal original to the Contracting Officer, a copy of the transmittal to the COR and all submittals to the COR) within five (5) workdays of receipt. The A/E shall note in the contract specifications that the contractor shall provide a separate submittal and transmittal sheet for “each” item, no matter how insignificant. There shall not be more than one item listed on any transmittal sheet. The A/E shall also indicate in the specifications and/or drawings the following: that “all” submittals are to be approved by the VA prior to starting any work on site; all contractor and subcontractor employee certifications are to be submitted and approved prior to starting any work on site; all ID badges and necessary background checks are to be obtained for each contractor and subcontractor employee prior to any employee starting any work on site; and all job site deliveries to the contractor and any subcontractors will first only arrive to the contractor’s or subcontractor’s job site trailer or risk being rejected.

23. The A/E’s cost estimate should never exceed the authorized funding, but if it does at any point, the A/E shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer and the COR in writing with the cost and justification by the A/E. Cost will be reviewed first at each submission and if the A/E does not present a plan within budget, the review of the submission will immediately cease and the A/E will be required to provide a new submission within budget within 24 hours.

24. The A/E shall provide a design which incorporates communication outlets, cable, and data equipment in use by this VAMC. The A/E shall coordinate with COR on use of all utilities described herein.

25. Starting with the Design Development phase, “all” plans will have room numbers, square footages, and names indicated on them. If the names will clutter the drawing, a chart shall be posted where blank drawing space permits, listing all the room numbers and names for that drawing. “All” dimensions are to be in English units.

26. “Each” drawing using symbols and/or abbreviations of any kind shall have a legend unique to that drawing defining such. This is to avoid having to flip through drawings looking for definitions and the uniqueness will avoid having to hunt through long legends. “Each” plan drawing shall have true north and building north shown.

27. All estimates shall be based on the most up-to-date working drawing available and shall be current as of the date of submission. Cost will include labor burden, sales tax, and applicable tiered sub-contractor’s fees as mentioned in the master specifications. Escalation as of time of award shall be shown as a separate line item.

28. As a part of each submission, the A/E shall provide a single 2-D drawing (more if absolutely necessary) showing all physical involved entities (no text) of the entire design. Entities enclosing other entities will not be filled with differentiating color, all other entities will be. The intent here is to show with as few drawings as possible that there are no conflicts.

29. All ENGINEER employees performing work on site will be required to present two forms of ID, one a driver’s license, and the other a Social Security Card or Voter Registration card, complete an application for a VA photo ID badge to be worn at all times while on site, get fingerprinted, get photographed, and have a complete background check performed prior to starting work at the VA Medical Center.

30. Prior to starting any work at the VAMC, all ENGINEER employees will view four videos, one on safety, one on infection control, one on hand washing, and one on privacy. Each employee may be required to pick up an infection control orientation booklet. The completion of these items will be documented by the COR for each employee.

31. The A/E will be required to schedule review meetings at the 25%, 50%, 75% and 95% review periods. This review will indicate the problem being addressed, the style of the construction being planned and how it differs from a state of the art facility for the same purpose, any and all deviations from the submitted space plan for the project and the deficiencies the project will resolve, if any. Prior to soliciting for construction proposals, the A/E is required to certify that the project is designed within budget, the Independent Government Estimate is correct (A/E's estimate), and that bid alternates are included to comprise 20% of the work designed. This means that, if necessary, the project funding could be reduced by 20% of the requested amount and continue to supply a complete, useable end product.

32. The A/E shall subcontract a Fire & Safety P.E. (Professional Engineer) to review 50% and 100% submission in total (drawings, specs, estimate, fire protection outline, etc.) and provide review comments to the VA and A/E electronically. The A/E will provide responses to the review comments by the Fire & Safety P.E. to the Fire & Safety P.E. and COR electronically. The A/E will provide one full copy of each review submission to the Fire & Safety P.E.. The cost for this shall be added as a Part IV on the A/E fee proposal and not included in Parts I(a), I,II, or III.

B. A/E RESPONSIBILITIES:

Description (Scope of Work):

The A/E will provide a design for a construction project that will completely renovate approximately 12,082 SF on the 4th floor in building No.1. which is currently an inpatient bed ward. The project will include removing the existing and installing new ; demising walls, ceiling grid, ceiling panels, flooring, lighting system, electrical system including panels/outlets/switches and circuitry, HVAC-system including ducts/supply/return air diffusers/hydronic piping/controls, plumbing/sanitary system including fixtures/piping, medical gas system and sprinkler system including heads/branch piping, telecommunications system, fire alarm system and other ancillary items/systems needed to completely reconfigure the space for inpatient care rooms with private restrooms, Community Living Center rooms with private restrooms and administrative/office/support space. Phasing is required for project and must meet patient needs and requirements during the construction process. The A/E will provide all the construction drawings, documents and specifications necessary reconfigure the space as described.

The A/E is to edit the most recent VA master specification sections that should be available on the net. The use of “brand name or equal” or other restrictive specifications is strictly prohibited without the prior written approval of the contracting officer during the design stage. Sole sourcing and mention of brand names or equal shall be kept to a minimum. The A/E will be required to provide written justification for any approved sole sourcing, or requested use of brand names or equal, for each item. The A/E will be required to provide a list of salient characteristics in the specifications for each brand name or equal item approved. The A/E shall note in the specifications and drawings that no work shall be performed during two weeks in each year during a JCAHO inspection.

7. General design requirements by A/E:

a. Design shall be in accordance with VA guidelines, standards, and master specifications. Copies of all VA guidelines and specification references (i.e. ANSI and ASHRAE references) used shall be turned over to the VA as part of the submission package in which they are used. This is requested to avoid past problems experienced such as a specification referencing a part of an ANSI standard without the COR having immediate access to the standard.

b. The A/E will be required to coordinate its contract with the VA with all other relating contracts that will involve construction period services to this extent only. The A/E will provide coordination, review and consultation services through completion of all related contracts.

c. The A/E will perform a complete site survey to evaluate existing conditions and space available for new construction and renovations. The A/E will survey the existing system(s) to determine the reliability, and compliance with present day codes and standards.

d. The A/E will review the system(s) capabilities and facility needs with all involved people with the VA.

e. The VA has site plans, floor plans, and utility plans for A/E use. The A/E may acquire copies of hard copy drawings entirely at the A/E’s expense. No drawing the A/E may acquire from the VA will the VA guarantee as being accurate, even if the drawing says “as-built”. The A/E will be required to field verify “all” information relevant to subject project. This includes opening walls where necessary (The A/E will be required to seal each opening that is not required to be fire rated with appropriate temporary fire protection). The A/E will be required to design finished repairs of all openings made by the A/E during design.

f. Points of connection and pertinent riser diagrams will be shown in the design. All drawings developed by the A/E shall clearly note impact on or changes to existing building systems and utilities (i.e. architectural, electrical, and mechanical). The A/E will investigate where existing utilities may conflict with new utilities (including telecommunications) and shall provide all necessary re-routing in the design.

g. The A/E will attend all design review meetings at the VA Medical Center in Altoona. There will be four design reviews. Design reviews will be conducted via appointment by the Contracting Officer. The A/E shall review all pieces information in each submission, including each drawing.

h. The A/E will provide consultation on questions asked by the VA during the design.

i. “Each” drawing prepared by the A/E shall have all notes, symbols, legends, and equipment locations, direction (true north and building north), and location key relevant to the drawing shown on the drawing.

j. The A/E will indicate phasing, which the A/E has generated upon interaction with “all” involved VA staff, on both the drawings and specifications. The A/E will provide the most efficient phasing that will insure safety to patients, staff, and visitors; and minimal disruption to the medical center’s operations. At no time shall any part of the medical center’s communications or any other operation be interrupted.

k. The A/E will be expected to resolve any problem during the construction and completion of subject project (involving all related contracts) resulting from an A/E design error or omission at no cost the VA for the A/E’s services. The A/E will be responsible for all design and construction (including equipment) that is necessary for any and all such resolutions.

l. The A/E shall provide as-built’s (drawings [including Mylar copies] and specifications) to the VA in time for the final inspection of the construction contract. The A/E will be given a mark-up by the contractor at least two weeks prior to the final inspection. The As-built’s will be field verified by the A/E and in the latest versions of AutoCAD 2016. A CD and one set of reproducibles (both full and smallest readable size [in color]) shall be provided to the VA.

E. ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

If additional services (i.e. surveys, soil borings, asbestos surveys, water flow testing, or lead surveys), are necessary to be performed by consultants, submit criteria for the work to be performed to the VAMC Contracting Officer as soon as possible. Upon approval of the criteria, submit proposals and qualifications of at least three firms being considered for the work in accordance with the contract procedures (CP1) of the contract, together with a proposal from the recommended firm and a brief justification for its selection, for VA approval. A/E should submit survey information for the Schematic Review.

F. CRITICAL PATH METHOD PHASING MEETINGS

A. If required and prior to submission of Schematic material, the A/E shall meet with the VAMC’s Project Manager to discuss and outline phasing requirements for the project. These phasing requirements shall describe the general sequence of the project work, estimated project duration, and what Government constraints will exist that will influence the Contractor's approach to the construction project. The A/E shall be responsible for recording the phasing requirements.

B. Submit a phasing narrative and phasing plans (on reduced size plans) within two weeks after each phasing meeting to the VAMC Project Manager. VA will review these submission(s) and return comments to the A/E within two weeks of receipt. The A/E will then use this information in preparing their schematic, design development, and construction document submissions.

B. ARCHITECTURAL: Submit or show the following:

Location of:

· Rooms1

· Doors2

· Corridor(s)3

· Basic column grid/sizes

· Expansion and seismic joints

· Electrical closets

· Equipment rooms

· Signal and telephone closets

· Mechanical shafts and space

· Stair(s)

· Ramp(s)

· Elevator(s)

· Automatic Conveyances

Floor Plans/Drawings:

· All floors (new and renovated)

· Penthouse

· Roof plan

· Pipe basement

· Pipe tunnel

· Reflected ceiling4

· Equipment floor plans 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale5

· Demolition plans6

Room names and numbers7

Program net/designed net

Exterior dimensions/total building gross area

Size and shape of all departmental functions and services9

Exterior building elevations10

Finish floor elevations11

Door locations, sizes, and swings

Wall thickness and chase walls

Handrail location/dimensions

Fixed equipment

Equipment elevations and details

Plumbing fixtures

Wheelchair accessible facilities

Wall sections12

Building sections13

Finish grades at corners, entrances, exits, platforms and ramps

Fire and smoke rated partitions14

Lead-lined and radio-frequency-shielded partitions14

Fire extinguisher cabinets14

Spray-on fire proofing (see fire protection)

Construction details15

Drafting symbols, abbreviations, and general notes

Door, window, and louver schedules

Interior details, elevations, sections

Finish schedule16

Graphics and signage17

Color rendering

Specifications

Lead abatement18

Lead abatement specification19

* Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:100 (1/8 inch). A scale of 1:200 (1/16 inch) is acceptable for architectural floor layout if an entire floor cannot be shown on one sheet. Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment.

** Submit minimum 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics.

*** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase.

B. NOTES:

1. Use lines between spaces to indicate the centerline of the partition (for schematics only).

C. FIRE PROTECTION: Submit the following as necessary:

Fire protection narrative:1

· Fire and smoke separation

· Fire sprinkler/standpipe system

· Size of fire pumps

· Water supply available/max. demand

· Water flow testing results

· Fire alarm systems2

Existing to be modernized

Base loop system for interface of new construction

· Kitchen extinguishing systems

· Size of air handling unit

· Exit paths from each zone

· Distances to stairs

· Occupancy of each area

· Exit calculations for each floor

· Smoke control features

Floor Plans/Drawings:3 & 4

· Sprinkler zones

· Fire alarm zones

· Smoke zones

· Building water supply

· Interior sprinkler supply lines

· Standpipes

· Fire extinguisher cabinets

· Fireproofing of structural members

· Sprinkler/standpipe riser supply piping

· Termination of sprinkler main and inspector test drains

· Sprinkler alarm valves

· Waterflow and tamper switches

·…