Attachment 2 - PG 18-15 A-E Submission Reqs Vol C - EHRM.docx

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Medical Center Projects

A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program:

· Schematics

· Design Development

· Construction Documents

Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C May 2006

Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC 20420

FOREWORD

This document 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 Medical Center Projects. It will give VA reviewers and the A/E a clear understanding of what is required of the A/E at each stage of design.

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.

Lloyd H. Siegel William W. Graham

May 2006 Table of Contents

Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C Page i May 2006

A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

MINOR AND NRM CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

MEDICAL CENTER PROJECTS

I. GENERAL

A. INTRODUCTION

1. This document contains information and minimal submission requirements for contract documents specified in the A/E contract.

2. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may contract with an Architect/Engineer (A/E) for any portion of a design: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, or a combination of these.

a. For projects where the VA is contracting for Schematics Documents only, Schematics and Design Development Documents only, or Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documents, the VA will provide the Design Program (if available), Facility Development Plans (if available), and VA design standards to accompany the Scope of Work for the project.

b. For projects where the VA is contracting for Design Development and Construction Documents only, the VA will provide the Schematics Plans and VA design standards to accompany the Scope of Work for the project.

c. For projects where the VA is contracting for Construction Documents only, the VA will provide the Design Development Plans and VA design standards to accompany the Scope of Work for the project.

3. Coordinate all activities with the VA Medical Center (VAMC). Hold informal meetings (upon mutual consent of the VA and the A/E) at the VAMC to discuss the design and related issues. Continue to expand contacts by telephone, rough sketch studies and other means of communication with the purpose of finalizing a general design approach to be followed.

4. Final approved Schematic documents shall be the basis for the development of the Design Development phase. Likewise, final approved Design Development documents shall be the basis for the development of the Construction Documents phase. The VAMC must approve any changes from each set of documents before the A/E proceeds to the next phase.

5. VA will review all submittals for functional and aesthetic relationships. However, no further functional decisions are anticipated after the Design Development phase.

6. Provide a design narrative/analysis for each technical discipline (e.g., architectural, mechanical, fire protection, etc.) which describes the intent of each discipline with schematic and/or design development submission.

7. Provide computations and sizing calculations for electrical, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, and steam), sanitary, structural and fire protection designs. For computerized calculations, submit complete and clear documentation of computer programs, interpretation of input/output, and description of program procedures.

8. Provide individually packaged drawings for each submission to each unit specified in the "Distribution of A/E Materials" section.

9. Submit a complete set of final approved drawings incorporating all revisions, within 30 days after completion of the Schematics and Design Development stages.

10. At each review stage, the VA’s technical reviewer, a value-engineering consultant, or a construction manager will perform a value engineering review.

11. Submit final drawings (Bid Documents) in 3 1/2" floppy disks to be used with the AutoCAD version at the VAMC. Submit instructions on the use of the disks along with a complete listing of all layers that are used.

B. A/E RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contract documents shall meet or exceed the requirements of this document.

2. The A/E is responsible for producing a complete set of drawings, design narrative/analysis, calculations, sample boards, and specifications in accordance with professional standard practices and VA criteria. Each A/E discipline shall receive a copy of their respective VA design manuals, standard details, construction standards, and VA National CAD Standard Application Guide. The AE is responsible for obtaining the NCS.

3. A/E shall conduct coordination meetings between A/E technical disciplines before submitting material for each VA review and provide minutes of the meetings to VAMC.

4. A/E shall adhere to the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

5. A/E shall provide a checklist of all submittals, certifications, tests, and inspections required per drawing and specification section.

6. In addition, the A/E shall conduct interim fire protection installation inspections and witness final fire protection equipment testing.

C. SUBMISSION POLICY

1. There is a Schematic* submission, a Design Development (DD**) submission, and a Construction Document (CD***) submission indicated in this guide. The VAMC may alter the submission requirements depending upon the complexity of the project by adding or deleting certain reviews. Where additional reviews might be required, the VAMC will issue, at their discretion, a detailed “Statement of Task” or supplemental instructions to the A/E, which would be provided at the time of solicitation for a fee proposal.

2. At each submission, the A/E shall date all material and present the designs on VA standard size drawings that are appropriately labeled, "SCHEMATIC SUBMISSION", “DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMISSION”, OR “CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMISSION”, in large block letters above or beside the VA standard drawing title block. In each submission, the A/E shall incorporate the corrections, adjustments, and changes made by VA at the previous review.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)

In an effort to reduce construction change orders due to design errors and omissions, the Office of Facilities Management has initiated a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program. The A/E shall develop, execute, and demonstrate that the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous review and coordination effort. The requirements are as follows:

1. Fee Proposal: Provide an outline of the actions that your firm will take during the design process along with an associated fee.

2. Two Weeks after Receipt of the Notice of Award: Submit a detailed QA/QC Plan describing each step that will be taken during the development of the various phases of design. Each step should have an appropriate space where a senior member of the firm can initial and date when the action has been completed.

3. 100% Submittal: Submit the completed QA/QC Plan along with the latest marked-up documents (plans, specifications, etc.) necessary to ensure that a thorough review and coordination have been completed.

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.

Ii. SUBMISSIONS

A. SITE DEVELOPMENT

Submit the following:

Narrative

Analysis of site

Circulation study

Phasing analysis

Parking analysis

Development concept showing proposed buildings and structures

Landscape drawings with plant groupings

Topographic, utility, and landscape survey

Demolition plan

Layout plan showing location of:

· Building and structures

· Roads

· Fire Access

· Parking

· Accessible spaces

· Van spaces

· Mechanical and electrical equipment on grade

· Future expansion

· Off-site roads

· Off-site utilities

· Service area(s)

· Entrances and exits

· Walks

· Inlets

· Contractor's staging area

· Vertical and horizontal road alignment

· Paving joint patterns

Grading plan showing:

· Existing contours

· Proposed contours

· Spot elevations at structure corners, entrances, equipment pads, etc.

· First floor elevations

· Rim and invert elevations on storm drainage fixtures

· Erosion and sediment control

Rock excavation (quantity)

Planting plan showing:

· List of plant material

· Limits of irrigation

Site details

Landscape details

Signage plan and schedule

Specifications

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 radiofrequency 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

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

2. Indicate doors with a slash mark.

3. Along the corridor, the line shall represent the corridor side of the partition.

4. Indicate ceiling mounted equipment, lighting fixtures, air diffusers, registers, tracks, and other significant elements.

5. Identify all equipment for each room. Indicate and coordinate all equipment with the Equipment Guide List (Program Guide 7610) and Activated Equipment List. Use VA standard symbols and notation to distinguish between contractor-furnished and installed (CC), VA-furnished contractor-installed (VC), VA-furnished and installed (VV), VA-furnished with construction funds [VC(CF) and VV(CF)], and relocated (R) equipment. Equipment floor plans are not required for the offices, consultation rooms, classrooms, conference rooms, and waiting rooms within the above departments. Draw equipment details which are necessary for major decisions, though complete detailing is not required for this submittal.

6. Indicate existing finish schedule and notes on plan.

7. Label as required for schematic drawings. Coordinate new room numbering with medical center.

8. Use the same names on drawings as those used in the space program. Provide area figures in fractional form, e.g., 400/390. Indicate space provided, but not called for in the space program, as: -/390.

9. Label each service or activity listed in the Project Scope Data of the Design Program and indicate boundaries with a distinctive line. Include the activity code number (see Handbook 7610).

10. If the project requires exterior work, show all facades indicating massing, proposed fenestration and the building relationship to adjacent structures and the finish grade. Show all significant building materials, including their colors, any proposed roof top mechanical equipment, architectural screens, skylights, and stacks on the elevation drawings. If building is designed for future expansion (vertical and/or horizontal), delineate elevations with and without the future expansion. If project is an addition, show elevations of the existing building in sufficient detail to illustrate the relationship between the new and existing in terms of scale, material, and detail.

11. Define the relationship of the finish ground floor to finish grade at major entrances and docks.

12. Indicate construction including fire resistance rating, building materials and systems, and proposed sill and head heights of openings. Indicate both new and renovated areas on form provided by VA.

13. Define building configuration. Draw sections at the same scale as floor plans, normally 1:100 (1/8 inch). If the building abuts an existing structure, indicate in the section how the new floor elevations align with existing.

14. Identify psychiatric areas where special considerations are required to ensure the safety of patients (e.g. hard ceilings, safety glazing, etc.).

15. Indicate new building components and systems, such as window design, roofing system, special entryways, building "skin", and any special architectural elements for the project. Complete detailing of miscellaneous items is not required for this submission.

16. Indicate all building systems, materials, and future expansion, if applicable.

17. Submit a drawing for all which is part of the construction contract.

18. Provide square meters (feet) of lead paint and x-ray shielding to be removed.

19. Format provided in SPECIFICATIONS. If there is no VA master specification, develop contract specification that is in compliance with regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency.

C. FIRE PROTECTION

Submit the following:

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

· Sprinkler system fire department connections

· Sprinkler design hazards per NFPA 13

· Exit signs and emergency lighting

· Occupied areas not protected by automatic sprinklers

Calculations

Estimated capacities for proposed air handling units in cubic meters (cubic feet) per minute

Location of:

· Fire alarm system

· Annunciator panels

· Pull stations

· Flow switches

· Audio-visual devices

· Smoke detectors

· Duct smoke detectors

· Smoke dampers

· Fire dampers

· Fire alarm risers5

· Exit signs

· Emergency lighting

· Fire sprinklers

· Standpipes

· Fire hydrants

· Fire pumps

· Post indicator valves

· Sectional valves

· Fire extinguisher cabinets

· Electromagnetic door hold open devices

Wall sections indicating fire resistive ratings

Staff sleeping rooms

Excavation plan signage

Door and window schedule with fire rating or fire rated glazing

Zoning of each fire alarm initiating device

Details:

· Fire pump system (capacity and pressure)

· Elevation and isometric view of fire pump

· Stairwell sign

· Annunciator panel

Interconnection of fire alarm system with:

· Smoke dampers

· Air handlers

· Elevator controls

· Kitchen fire extinguishing and fire pump system

· HVAC system with smoke duct detectors

Single line riser diagram for fire alarm system

Height/configuration of storage racks and shelving

Specifications

1. Indicate NFPA 220 and UBC fire resistive rating of the building, NFPA 101 occupancy type, and fire protection code analysis to access compliance with NFPA 101.

2. Determine type, features, age, reliability, compliance with present day codes, capacity, zoning, supervision, control panel and power supplies, initiating devices and circuits, and auxiliary functions for existing fire alarm system. Indicate manufacturer, model number, voltage, and wiring style of existing alarm systems and devices. Provide recommendations for the proposed fire alarm work.

3. Provide information to meet JCAHO requirements, e.g. location of all fire rated barriers, smoke barriers, exit signs, fire extinguishers, manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and sprinkler flow switches. Show all interim life safety measures such as temporary systems Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and Smoke.

4. At DD Submission, add room names, room numbers, door locations and swings, smoke and fire rated partitions, sprinkler/standpipe risers to floor plans. Identify psychiatric areas on drawings so areas for institutional type heads are identified. Add location of all valves (post indicator, sectional) and backflow preventer if provided.

5. Show new equipment and/or the necessary changes involved if modification to the existing system is required. Include any recommendations where certain requirements of VA criteria might be waived, in order to allow the existing equipment to be reused.

D. INTERIOR DESIGN

Written interior design concept1

Illustrate overall design solution2

Material and finish samples

Sketches

Design solution for interior spaces:

· Perspectives

· Plans

· Details

· Elevations

· Sections

· Wayfinding

· Floor patterns

· Wall patterns

· Lighting

· Signage

· Handrails

· Bumper guards

Specification section 09050

Finish schedule

Exterior colors and materials

Sample boards for interior and exterior materials, products, and finishes

Edited carpet and wallcovering specifications

Specifications

Keyed Finish plans

Interior design details, elevations, and sections

1. Provide a document of data collected in interior design programming. Include collection and analysis of data from the VAMC project coordinator and interior designer. Data includes, but is not limited to the following: existing interior and exterior design and materials, light, safety, patient profile, customer’s “vision” or desired image, public vs. private spaces, complete signage package, goals of customer, relationship to existing facilities, future expansion/renovation plans, regional influences, etc.

2. Discuss and illustrate the overall design solution for the primary areas of the project using marked-up floor plans, loose sketches, and material and finish samples. Use broad categories of materials, finishes, color palettes, patterns, textures, and scales. Separately group all major neutral background materials and finishes that will be used and discuss how they will be integrated with all other materials and finishes on the project. Include all primary and secondary corridors, typical patient and toilet rooms, lobbies, atriums, eating spaces, chapels, waiting rooms, and exam rooms. Show the relationship among departments and functions, and between public and private spaces.

E. STRUCTURAL

Three alternative structural systems for typical bays1

Supporting calculations2

Cost estimates for each system3

Recommend preferred system

Column locations

Shear load resisting elements4

Boring location plan5

Structural plans6

Sections

Details

Size/location of:

· Columns

· Beams

Lateral load resisting elements

Load bearing walls

Slabs

Foundations

Elevations

Schedules

General notes

Boring logs

Subsurface investigation report

Estimated quantity of rock

Specifications

1. When only one structural system is possible due to other project requirements, include an explanatory statement and submit only that structural system.

2. Include vertical and lateral load design for CD submission.

3. Include foundation and fireproofing.

4. Indicate existing utilities and structures within, adjacent, or contiguous to the new construction.

5. Upon approval of the subsurface investigation criteria, submit qualifications of at least three consultants being considered for the work together with the proposal of the consultant recommended as most qualified.

6. If there is only a CD submission, provide a Structural Engineering Analysis Submission within six weeks from the notice of award including sketches, calculations, and cost estimates of three alternative structural systems for typical bays, boring location plan for subsurface investigation, and consultant qualifications. For vertical expansion projects, analyze existing structure for structural feasibility.

F. PLUMBING

Narrative:

· Existing plumbing systems to be used and necessary modifications

· New plumbing systems

· New or modified water treatment

Floor Plans/Drawings:

· Room names

· Identify

Existing plumbing fixtures w/ VA numbering system

New plumbing fixtures w/ VA numbering system

Existing equipment

New equipment

New medical gas outlets

New laboratory gas outlets

Plumbing piping

· Size of pipe

· Equipment schedule

· Fire & smoke partitions

· Demolition plans

· Riser diagrams

· Legend, notes, and details

Location and size of sprinkler riser, standpipes, and fire pumps (see fire protection)

Location of emergency eyewash and shower equipment

Calculations (equipment & piping)

List of Required Contract Specifications

Contract Specifications

G. SANITARY

Narrative:

· Existing sanitary systems:

underground water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, & fuel gas with sources, disposal methods, storage pressures, condition, etc.

· New sanitary systems

· Provide water analysis & expected yield if well required

· Circulation study to assess emergency vehicle access

Install test well, if well is required.

Utility Plans/Drawings showing existing and new sanitary systems:

· Size of pipes

· Invert elevations of sewers

· Locate/size

Pumps

Storage facilities

Treatment equipment

Fire hydrants

Sectional and post indicator valves

Backflow preventer

· Areas of new irrigation system

· New irrigation system

· Profiles of sanitary & storm sewers

· Demolition Plans

· Legend, notes, and details

Point of connection to sprinkler system

Calculations

List of specifications

Contract Specifications

H. HVAC

Submit the following:

Description of HVAC systems

Equipment for each functional space

Life cycle cost analysis1

Tentative location/sizes:

· Mechanical equipment room

· Principal vertical shafts

Block layout of equipment

Louvers:2

· Outside air

· Exhaust air

· Relief air

Engineering calculations3

Selection of HVAC equipment

Catalog cuts of equipment

Room by room heating and cooling loads

Zone by zone heating & cooling loads

Building block heating & cooling loads

Tabulation of steam consumption

Psychometric chart for air handling unit

Coil entering and leaving conditions

Fan motor heat gains

Consumption of humidification loads

Sound/acoustic analysis

Room-by-room air balance charts4

Chilled water plant:5

· Quantity and type of chillers

· Capacity in tons of refrigeration

· Electrical equipment

Heating system:

· Total heating load

· Domestic hot water load

· Humidification load

· Equipment steam demand

· Zoning of heating system

HVAC floor plan:6

· Main supply, return and exhaust ductwork

· Volume dampers

· Fire and smoke partitions

· Fire and smoke dampers

· Smoke detectors

· Automatic control dampers

· Air quantities for each room

· Air inlets/outlets

· Rises and drops in ductwork

· Expansion loops

· Anchors

· Vales

· Drip assemblies

· Balancing fittings

Interconnection of HVAC equipment with fire protection equipment (see fire protection)

Plan/section of mechanical equipment rooms

Schematic flow and riser diagrams7

Schematic control diagrams8

HVAC demolition drawings

Phasing plan

Equipment schedule

Seismic bracing

VA symbols and abbreviation

Selection of

· Pumps

· Fans

Sizing and selection of

· Expansion tanks

· Steam to hot water convertor

· Heat exchangers

Sound analysis

Complete selection data

Outside chilled water and condenser water distribution9

Standard detail drawings

Automatic temperature control drawings10

HVAC specifications

1. Provide specific design recommendations and full back-up data. Include the heating and cooling capacities of each functional area and the block cooling and heating loads for each new and/or existing building.

2. The locations of these louvers must not allow short circuiting of air from emergency generator exhaust or truck waiting and loading dock areas into air intake etc. Consider factors affecting louver location such as visibility, historical considerations, wind direction, and nuisance and health hazard odors (from emergency generator or truck exhausts).

3. Include room-by-room, peak zone-by-zone, and building block heating and cooling loads. Provide a tabulation of steam consumption based on data from all sources. Show correlation between each HVAC zone boundary and architectural floor area correlation between the architectural room numbers and abbreviated/coded room numbers used with computer input data sheets.

4. Show supply, return, exhaust, make-up, and transfer quantities with intended pressure relationships, i.e. positive, negative, or zero with respect to adjoining spaces.

5. Provide pertinent data on accessories such as pumps and cooling tower etc. Show the extent of the outside chilled water and condenser water piping. Clearly show how the piping will be laid in tunnels, trenches, or by direct burial.

6. Show ceiling clearances, at locations where ducts cross each other, by providing 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale local sections. Show all ductwork and piping 150 mm (6 inch) and larger in double line. Show separate floor plans for air distribution and piping unless waived by VA. Show clearances required for access and maintenance with coil and tube pull.

7. Show typical air handling systems and all hydronic systems with existing capacities and new estimated loads. Verify actual operating conditions and capacities of HVAC systems prior to design.

8. Show control devices, such as, thermostats, humidistats, flow control valves, dampers, freezestats, operating and high limit sensors for all air systems and fluids, smoke dampers, duct detectors etc. Provide a written description of the sequence of operation on the floor plans. Detail the scope of work involved with the Central Engineering Center (ECC) and address if enough spare capacity is available or a new ECC is required. Show a point schedule for analog/digital input/output to be included in ECC.

9. Show pipe sizes and insulation with plans, profile, sections, details, and all accessories, such as, anchors, expansion loops/joints, valves, manholes, capped and flanged connections, interface between the new and existing work (if any). Clearly indicate interferences (if any) with the existing utilities and/or landscape elements on outside piping layout drawings. Show rerouting any utilities, cuttings of roads, pavements, trees, etc., and the extent of new and demolition work. Outside utility drawings shall be based on the study of the latest site drawings, discussions with engineering personnel, and actual site inspection of the existing utility.

10. Show all duct detectors, control valves/dampers static pressure sensors, differential pressure control assemblies, etc., whose actual physical location is critical for the intended sequence of operation on floor plans.

I. ELECTRICAL

Submit the following:

Narratives:

· Design1

· Life cycle analysis for electrical systems

Location and size of:

· Electrical equipment2

· Electric closets3

· Telephone closets3

· Signal closets3

· Electrical distribution equipment

Drawings showing:

· Electrical plot plan of existing and proposed underground power (including manholes)

· Telephone systems

· Signal inter-building systems

· Proposed electrical system4

· Electric symbols

· Lighting fixture schedule

· Emergency Life Safety Equipment (see fire protection)

· Symbols, note, abbreviations

List of specialty areas

Method of short-circuit calculations

Method of voltage drop and demand calculations

Utility company correspondence

Utility company requirements

Load calculations for normal & emergency use

Drawings:

· Lighting layouts

· Power layouts

· Signal layouts

· Specialty area layouts

· Demolition plans

Riser diagrams

Branch circuit wiring (typ.)

Location and size of:

· Primary distribution switchgear/switchboard

· Engine-generator sets

· Substation/padmounted transformer

· Manholes

Location of smoke dampers and duct smoke detectors

Interconnection of electrical control equipment with HVAC equipment (see fire protection)

Smoke partitions and fire alarm zones

Fire alarm and signal riser diagrams (see fire protection)

Calculations for emergency generator(s)

Phasing scheme

Electrical details

Specifications

1. Include basic assumptions, points of interconnection, impact of new construction to existing electrical distribution system, current demand loading (high voltage switchgear and primary feeder), and projected load of new construction. Propose various feasible electrical systems for project and provide advantages/disadvantages.

2. Include means and clearances for installation, maintenance, and removal/replacement of equipment.

3. Electrical, signal and telephone closets must stack vertically.

4. Include high voltage and low voltage switchgear, transformers and low voltage main and/or distribution panels, branch panels and methods of feeding 277/480 volt and 120/208 volt normal and emergency panels.

J. EQUIPMENT

Submit the following:

Equipment (on architectural drawing)

Activation Equipment List (Excel format)

Specifications

K. STEAM GENERATION

Report on new and existing steam loads1

Life-cycle cost analysis of steam supply alternatives

Analysis of alternate plant locations

Life-cycle cost analysis for alternative types of equipment

Life-cycle cost analysis for heat recovery alternatives

Data on emissions regulations

Data on methods of compliance

Selection of major equipment

Plot plan with new and existing plant locations

Fuel related storage and handling facilities

Alternate plan view layouts of new and existing plant

Plot plan of steam generating facility2

Catalog cuts on equipment from two manufacturers

· Equipment

· Major piping

· Pipe supports

Demolition

Schematic flow diagrams of all piping systems

· Equipment sizing

· Major piping systems

· Steam load

· Control and regulating valve

· Flowmeter systems

· Steam trap

· Heating and ventilating system

· Steam piping

Schedules

Equipment lists

Verification of emission regulations

List of standards and details

Specifications

1. Include maximum and minimum summer and winter demands and total annual production. Provide break-down of new steam loads into categories of end use such as building heating, humidification, reheat, domestic hot water, sterilization, line losses, kitchen, and laundry.

2. Show boilers, pumps, heat recovery devices, tanks, and emission control devices.

L. STEAM DISTRIBUTION (OUTSIDE)

Estimate steam and condensate loads

Life-cycle cost analysis of steam distribution system

Calculations of pipe sizing

Steam distribution plot plan

Existing underground utilities

Soil conditions report

Performance requirements for steam traps

Calculate pipe stress

Select expansion facilities for piping

· Manholes

· Pipe expansion devices

Profile drawings including existing utilities

· Manholes

· Trenches

· Tunnels

Demolition Plans

M. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INCLUDING INCINERATION

Incineration report including:

1. amount and type of waste (new & existing)

2. emissions regulations and types of emissions controls required

3. life-cycle cost analysis on alternatives for waste disposal

4. calculations of equipment sizing and description of types of equipment

5. viable alternatives for waste disposal

Evaluation of capability of existing incinerator

Complete description of existing processing system

Tests to determine remaining service life and capacity of system

Plot plan with new plant location and location of existing plant

Plan view layout of new system or existing system showing new equipment location

Load calculations on amount and types of waste

Plot plan with location of new processing system

· Equipment

· Major piping

Demolition

Catalog cuts (2 min.) of equipment selections

Emissions control devices

Schedules

Equipment lists

List of standards to be furnished later

List of special details to be furnished later

Verification of applicable emissions regulations affecting design or operation

Specifications

N. AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT

Submit the following:

Automatic transport systems (ATS):

· Narrative w/ recommended improvements for exiting system

· Traffic study including existing and proposed ATS w/ alternate methods of distribution

Changes to existing systems (arch. dwgs.)

Hoistway (arch. dwg.)

Machine room vents (arch. dwg.)

Type of ventilation (mech. dwg.)

Electrical requirements (elect. dwg.)

· Automatic Transport Systems

· Elevators

· Dumbwaiters

· Other ATS systems

· Hoistway enclosures

· Pits

· Pit ladders

· Machine area ladder and railings

· Entrances

· Machine rooms

· Elevator cars

· Entrances

· Counterweights

· Trap doors

Location of hoistway vents

Location of steel hoisting beams

Size of machine beams

Size of end reactions

Location/detail of machine beam pockets

Rail loadings

Hydraulic elevator piston pit loads

Details

· Hoistway entrances for elevators

· Carlifts

· Dumbwaiters

· Trash chutes

· Linen chutes

· ETVS

Elevator machine room equipment layout

Interface with automatic recall and shutdown (see fire protection)

Specifications

1. Include tracking, piping, battery charging areas, blower rooms, queuing areas, cart holding areas, cart washer, central control area, and floor or wall recessed transport control units. Indicate architectural features in areas to be utilized for these systems. Indicate on architectural drawings all the major equipment located in machine rooms, secondary levels, pits, and the areas pertaining to ATS, AGVS and ETVS.

2. Indicate changes required on the architectural drawings where existing transport systems are retained and modified to serve new and existing areas.

3. Provide all electrical criteria (per basic electrical notes and Automatic Transport Design Manual) on electrical drawings.

O. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Submit the following:

Asbestos abatement report including:

1. Summary results of building records

2. Summary results of station personnel interview

3. Determination of materials known to contain asbestos

4. Visual inspection of building to determine location and condition of asbestos

5. Sample strategy on the extent of asbestos present

Name and location of qualified laboratory for sample analysis

Asbestos abatement drawing

Major Decontamination Areas showing:

1. Limits of sealing off the location

2. Quantities of asbestos material

3. Arrangements for auxiliary rooms

4. Engineering of negative air systems

5. Path of asbestos to loading platform

6. Location and connection to required utilities

Minor Decontamination Areas showing:

1. location, type, and length of pipe element to be abated by "Glove and Bag" approach

2. Other abatement features

Summary of:1

· Square meter (feet) of floor space for abatement

· Total linear and square meter (feet) of asbestos to be abated

· Total cost of abatement2

Asbestos abatement drawings including:

1. restoration of impacted building sub-systems

2. integrated phasing on execution of abatement

1. Provide a copy of the summary to the construction cost estimator for inclusion as a separate bid item in the project estimate.

2. Include any cost for decontamination of equipment and fixtures.

P. SPACE PLANNING

P. NOTES:

1. Provide a tabular table with columns entitled Departmental Function, H-7610 Requirements, Approved Space Program [Net Square Meters (Net Square Feet)], Variance Between H-7610 and Approved Space Program, Departmental Conversion Factor, Planned Departmental Gross Square Meters (Feet); column totals; and a Total Project Net to Gross Factor. Also, list separately the area required for additions to the program, unassigned space, major circulation (inter-departmental corridors, stairs, elevators), major mechanical and electrical spaces, exterior walls, connecting corridors to other buildings, space for future mechanical system expansion, and similar special requirements.

2. Update table. Justify in writing substantial deviations from the approved space program.

3. Update table.

Q. CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)

Phasing Narrative

Phasing Plans (on reduced site plans)

Phasing Diagram

Phases (marked on full size drawing)

Written list of systems1

Phasing Diagram (drawn on Phasing Plan)1

CPM Phasing Plans (full size contract drawings)2

Q. NOTES:

1. Include temporary system by phase and separate by technical discipline.

2. One drawing may reflect several reduced site plans.

R. ESTIMATING

Submit the following:

Cost estimate in compliance with Manual for Preparation of Estimate (separate estimates for new construction and alteration work)

Level "A" Summary Sheets for building

Level "A" Summary Sheets for sitework

Building gross area computation (new)

Building gross area computation (alteration work)

Project Data Sheet 1

Project Data Sheet 1 and 2

Asbestos abatement

Detailed estimate take-off sheets

Level "B" Summary Sheets for buildings

Level "B" Summary Sheets for sitework

Supplement A to SF 252

Detail Market Analysis

S. SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications (All Disciplines)

1. Submit for all technical disciplines the original VA Master Specification section drafts marked-up with pencil showing the editing for the project. Clearly identify modifications, deletions, and insertions. Assure the specification drafts have been edited and tailored in their application to represent accurate coordination between drawings and specifications.

2. When no VA Master Construction Specification exists for a "unit of work", prepare the specification section consistent with VA Master Construction Specifications format.

a. Use generic or non-proprietary specifications describing the minimal acceptable product criteria level where no "Standard" exists to define quality and workmanship levels.

b. b. Use applicable "Standards" to define quality and workmanship when these publications exist. List complete designation and title of each publication used in Part 1; follow format in VA Master Construction Specifications for Applicable Publications.

c. Do not use proprietary specifications or systems that restrict competition unless authorization in writing has been received from the VA Project Manager for such proprietary specification. See the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Part 14, and Part 36.

d. Do not use trade names or manufacturers brand names, except as previously noted.

e. When a deviation is requested, define and specify the minimum acceptable levels of essential criteria in descriptive, physical, functional, or performance requirements.

3. Type specifications in final format and content including any desk copy changes made by the VAMC staff at the previous review. Submit a complete set of the typed specifications for review. Include one set of full-size final drawings of all disciplines, fully coordinated.

4. Return all draft specifications reviewed at DD review to aid the final bid document review. These draft specifications will later be returned to the A/E.

T. FINAL BID DOCUMENTS

1. Place the seal of the Registered Architect, Registered Landscape Architect, and Professional Engineer responsible for the design and the VAMC Project Director’s signature on the Construction Documents. A stamp of the VAMC Project Director’s signature will be furnished.

2. Submit updated Department Ratio Chart of Final Bid stage to the VAMC Project Manager.

III. DISTRIBUTION OF A/E MATERIAL