Attachment 6 - 01_Narrative_Architectural.pdf

VA PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT NAME

757-22-705 (1791.19) EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – Tier 2

SUBMITTAL Bid Documents SUBJECT Architectural Narrative

Architecture 1

Project Overview and Background

1. The design work shall include, but shall not be limited to providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to completely design for project #757-22-705, “EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 2” in accordance with the A/E design contract requirements, the Scope of Work, all applicable codes, VA Directives and requirements, the supplemental correction reports, and staff input from design meetings and other requirements as determined during the design.

2. The Architectural scope will coincide and support Environmental, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, and Telecommunications scope where existing rooms are enlarged or relocated.

3. Select walls are to be demolished for expansion of the Data Center Room. New walls are to be constructed as indicated on drawings.

4. Doors, frames, and hardware will be replaced at all Telecom Rooms. Refer to the Drawings and Specifications for additional information.

5. Materials selected will comply with the VA’s preferences and Specifications.

6. A brand name/or equal list and any other information and documents will be incorporated into the Construction Documents as required to bid the project and provide/perform required construction period services.

Construction Phasing

This project involves working in and re-configuring occupied and active data closets and spaces. New data cabling will be installed to replace or augment existing locations in occupied areas. In addition, because it is a hospital, most circuits are considered critical and cannot be interrupted at random. Therefore, this work will require careful coordination with both the departments being affected and the hospital IT department. Because of the critical nature of these data circuits, night work may be required in some instances and extra care will need to be taken so as not to create excessive noise, dust, or debris.

Applicable Codes, Standards, and Guidelines

1. VA – All applicable VA TIL standards and design guides.

2. PG-18-1 – Master Construction Specifications

3. PG-18-3 – Design and Construction Procedures

4. PG-18-4 – Standard Details and CAD Standards

5. PG-18-5 – Equipment Guide List

6. H-18-8 – Seismic Design Handbook

VA PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT NAME

757-22-705 (1791.19) EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – Tier 2

SUBMITTAL Bid Documents SUBJECT Architectural Narrative

Architecture 2

7. PG-18-9 – Space Planning Criteria, and VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (VA-

SEPS)

8. PG-18-10 – Design Manuals (by discipline)

9. PG-18-12 – Design Guides (graphical by function)

10. PG-18-13 – Barrier Free Design Standard (Supplement to the ABA)

11. PG-18-14 – Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedules

12. PG-18-15 –A/E Submission Requirements, Vol. C

13. PG-18-17 – Environmental Guidance

14. H-7545 – VA Cultural Resource Management Procedures

15. NFPA – All Applicable Current Editions.

16. IBC – Current Editions

17. IPC – Current Editions

18. ASHRAE – Current Editions

19. UL – Current Editions

20. OSHA – Current Editions

21. BICSI – Current Editions

22. TIA – Current Editions

23. OEHRM Site Infrastructure and End User Requirements (EUD)

24. SOCAMES 6 Design Alert 1

25. 2021 Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunication Spaces.

26. VA Standards Alert 017 – Infrastructure Standards for Telecommunications Spaces and all standards, guides, and manuals incorporated by reference.