Attachment 6 - Narrative 01 402-318_Augusta_RRTP_IFB_.pdf

U.S. Veteran Affairs Task Order 402-318

VA Maine Healthcare System Augusta Campus

Togus Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation

Program

100% Construction Documents

Issued for Bidding

Prepared by

July 26, 2022

1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

2. VA Maine Healthcare System, Augusta Campus

3. 100% Construction Documents – Issued for Bidding

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Triple C – The A&E Group would like to recognize the efforts of the following individuals that contributed in the development of this Charette Report (listed alphabetically).

Triple C – A&E Group David Potter, PE, LS Mat Perkins, AIA, PMP, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C Heather Gardiner, NCIDQ Caleb Lowrey Keefer Bickel Nicole Blanchard Kate Hutchinson Kate MacAulay, NCIDQ Kelly Struble Juan Lozoya, PE Nick Stephenson, PE Charles Vonnahme Margarita Oreshkova David Keith Carl Baum Dion Motl Tim Kelly Susana Cortes Tim Hunter Tyler Haltek Susan Yongue Sary Chhoeung

A big thank you to Seth Bickford, who helped arrange the site surveys and provided excellent existing conditions documentation and to Elizabeth Wytas for providing exceptional coordination with the design team and for facilitating a productive process for consensus building.

Thank you to all that participated and launched a great project.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION - ONE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION / GOALS

SECTION - TWO SITE INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

SECTION - THREE DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE - STRUCTURAL

SECTION - FOUR DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE – ARCHITECTURE

SECTION - FIVE DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE – INTERIORS

SECTION - SIX DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE – MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, FIRE

PROTECTION, SECURITY & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

APPENDIX - A COST ESTIMATE

APPENDIX - B MEETING MINUTES & PRESENTATIONS (Digital Submission Only)

APPENDIX - C OWNER COMMENTS

APPENDIX – D VA QC DESIGN GUIDE CHECKLIST

APPENDIX – E CUT SHEETS

APPENDIX – F CALCULATIONS

APPENDIX – G BLAST NARRATIVE

APPENDIX – H GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

APPENDIX – I COMMISSIONING

APPENDIX – J SPECIFICATIONS (Under Separate Cover)

SECTION ONE - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / PROJECT DESCRIPTION /

GOALS

A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Triple C — The A&E Group, LLC was selected by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct conceptual design and construction documents for a new Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation program on the Togus Campus of the VA Maine Healthcare System. Matthew Perkins and representatives of MES Group engineering conducted the site survey and tour of existing facilities including lidar scans and photographs the week of October 18, 2021. The initial project program validation meeting was held between the VA stakeholder team and the AE on 10/19/2021 at which time the provided program was reviewed, and additional programming info was noted or requested. Subsequent weekly calls provided further critical programming information which was documented in meeting minutes and in the Charrette Presentation (contained here in Appendix B).

The charrette presentation took place on site at 9:00am on November 17, 2021. During this presentation four initial floor plan options were presented (three previously presented and a fourth hybrid option incorporating owner feedback). The general direction of the hybrid option was well liked by the stakeholder team, who provided some additional feedback and a sketch provided by Dr. Cooney which was reviewed by the design team. This subsequent feedback was incorporated into the hybrid option and sent out for comment along with preliminary interior renderings and building sections on November 19, 2021.

The VA stakeholders provided some additional feedback which was translated into a sketch for review on November 22, 2021.

An initial 30% schematic solution was issued to the VA on 12/03/2021 and the design team began moving toward a 60% solution. During a review of the budget for the 30% solution it was determined that the funding limit was not sufficient to meet the programmatic needs of the project while accounting for market volatility and current construction costs. At that time, the project was put on hold, pending further review by contracting.

The project was brought back online with a reduced project scope and an increased funding limit. It was determined that a two-story solution was still desired, with between 12 – 14 resident rooms and the required admin, amenity and support spaces required for the program to function. The design team was to provide a strategy for future expansion of the program and building in a subsequent, but unrelated project. The design team provided conceptual layouts for a potential future expansion to test the solution and ensure a viable path forward, should the program be expanded in the future.

The 30%, 60% and 90% submissions documented both the current project and future expansion plans and incorporated all owner feedback to date. Thorough owner comment reviews were held at each submission stage to gather & address owner feedback.

This 100% construction documents submission finalizes development of the floor plan, structural and MEP/FP designs and addresses all prior owner comments.

A revised initial project cost estimate is included in this submission (see Appendix A).

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project entails the design of a new construction 2-floor Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRTP) to be located within the courtyard between Building 206 and Building 207. The new RRTP will connect to the existing campus via the Maine Street connector.

The RRTP will provide essential services for veterans overcoming substance abuse issues. 12 - 14 individual resident rooms will provide autonomy and privacy for residents. 20% of the resident rooms will be allocated for female veterans within a dedicated and secure unit. One of the total 12 - 14 resident rooms shall be a Bariatric Room. Private bathrooms are preferred for all units, though Jack & Jill style bathrooms are acceptable should the allotted building square footage not allow for all individual bathrooms.

The program provided by the VA stakeholders and supplemented with further information provided by the COR detail the required staff, utility and resident amenity and support spaces.

It is essential that the amenity spaces for female residents be separate from the amenity spaces for male residents. Male residents should have no access or reason to pass through any of the female veteran spaces.

C. GOALS

The Program in Appendix D identifies the functions that are required to be accommodated in the RRTP. In addition, the budget for the construction phase has a project-imposed limitation of $12,500,000.00 dollars.

D. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The design team has reviewed and verfied the Program for Design document provided by Seth Bickford dated April 17, 2020. Additional programming information was provided by Elizabeth Wytas and the stakeholders in subsequent meetings.

E. PROGRAM BUDGET

1. The original project budget of $7.4M was developed in 2012 for an 18 room, 13,000 NSF domiciliary. A revised budget of $12.5M was provided to accommodate the RRTP program which requires 24 single resident rooms and the associated support spaces including mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, renovation of the Main Street Point of connection, including a utility tunnel, and circulation. The design presented provides the required program and results in the following:

2. Figure 1

Budget: $12,500,000

Project Total: $12,278,725

Percentage Under budget: 1.77% Deductive Alternate Req'd (10%) $1,250,000

Ded Alt Provided (7.23%) $828,144.92

Ded Alt Budget Proposed: $11,450,580

Ded Alt % under Budget: 8.40%

Project Area: SF

First Floor New Construction 6288

Second Floor New Construction

6,451 Penthouse New Construction

2,500 Maine Street Renovation

GSF total

15,279

Project: VA Maine - Togus RRTP Date: 07/26/22

Location: Augusta, Maine By: MRP/KM/CL

Bldg Sq. Ft: 15,279 Job No.: 402-318

Architect: Triple C the A&E Group Estimate Level: 100% CD's

Discipline: Civil/Struct/Arch/ID/MEP/FP/FFE Project Engineer: MRP/KML/MES/C&S

DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

TOTAL MATERIAL COSTS 5,554,737.88$ Budget: $12,500,000

TOTAL LABOR COSTS 2,810,326.10$ Project Total: $12,278,725

SUB-TOTAL $8,365,063.98 0.00

OVERHEAD PERCENTAGE 10.00% $836,506.40 Percentage Under budget: 1.77%

SUB-TOTAL $9,201,570.38 Deductive Alternate Req'd (10%) $1,250,000

PROFIT 10.00% $920,157.04 Ded Alt Provided (7.23%) $828,144.92

SUBTOTAL $10,121,727.41 Ded Alt Budget Proposed: $11,450,580

Special Site Considerations: $100,000.00 Ded Alt % under Budget: 8.40%

Project Area: SF

First Floor New Construction 6288

Second Floor New Construction 6,451

Penthouse New Construction 2,500

SUBTOTAL $100,000.00 Maine Street Renovation 40

SUBTOTAL $10,221,727.41 GSF total 15,279

Taxes, Bonds, and Insurance 10.38% $1,061,015.31

SUB-TOTAL $11,282,742.72

Escalation to Mid-point of Construction 3.50% $394,896.00

SUB-TOTAL $11,677,638.72

TOTAL BID AMOUNT $11,677,638.72

PRE-PURCHASED EQUIPMENT

Scaffolding / Shoring $20,000.00

Lay Down Yard / Mobilization $20,000.00

Off-Hour Work $50,000.00

General Conditions (FULL AND OPEN) 5.00% $511,086.37

SUBTOTAL $601,086.37

PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $803.63

Eliminate Connecting Corridor. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: 2.28%

Remove ~813 SF of built area on 1st floor DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: 4.47%

PERC: 91.60% PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $749.43

ESCALATION 3.5% TO 2024 PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $775.66

ESCALATION 3.5% TO 2025 PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $802.81

ESCALATION 3.5% TO 2026 PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $830.91

ESCALATION 3.5% TO 2027 PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $859.99

ESCALATION 3.5% TO 2028 PROJECT TOTAL: Cost per Sq. Ft: $890.09

$11,851,350.47

$12,266,147.74

$12,695,462.91

$13,139,804.11

$13,599,697.26

$548,480.26

$11,450,580.17

ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST SUMMARY

$12,278,725.09

$279,664.66

Budget Analysis: At this time, the SDVO MATOC

Bidding market and supply chains have caused a wider range in viable bid costs. We have seen some new build projects come in as high as $1,200/SF. The information below represents our estimate based on current market standards and quotes as noted.

Crane, working around existing buildings, occupied area, etc.

SECTION TWO - SITE / INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

A. SITE DEVELOPMENT

1. Site Planning

This project consists of the construction of a new building to be located between buildings B206 and B207. The existing terrain is landscaped with grass and mature trees, sloping between 0.0% and 2.0% to the Southeast toward Northgate Road. A circular drive with sidewalks between B206 and B207 allows vehicle drop off with pedestrian access to said buildings. Existing water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electricity are present in the construction area. Existing foundations from previously demolished buildings may be present within the construction area and will need removal if found. The geotechnical borings of the site discovered bedrock at depths between 3’ and 13’ below existing grade.

Excavation for building foundation and utility trenching may encounter bedrock on the east half of the site. An extremely conservative excavation quantity for bedrock removal is included in the cost estimate. Cost for bedrock removal can vary depending on method of removal. A non-blasting method is expected and cost is reflective of that method.

2. Roadways

The circular drive will be removed and a new pull off / parking area constructed adjacent to Northgate Road.

3. Parking

Parking will not be significantly affected by this project. 4 van accessible stalls will be constructed with this project.

B. ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Landscape

Two existing trees at the northwest end of the project site will be protected in place. Six existing trees will be removed for construction of the new building and pedestrian access to the new building. All other disturbed areas will be returned to grass landscape.

C. INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Utilities

Existing water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electricity are present in the construction area. Utilities to remain will be protected in place.

2. Drainage

Existing storm drain piping, manholes and inlets are located within Northgate Road. The main will be protected in place. Inlets and lateral piping within the circular drive will be removed. Surface flow will be directed to area drains located throughout the site. These area drains will pipe underground to the existing storm drain main located in Northgate Road. Roof drains will connect to area drain underground piping.

3. Sanitary Sewer

A portion of the existing sanitary sewer connecting B207 to the existing sanitary main will be removed and a new manhole and piping will route for connection, outside the new building footprint, downstream on the existing sanitary main. A new Sanitary sewer lateral will be constructed for the new building connection to the existing sanitary main.

4. Water

1) Fire Protection

Existing dual use (fire and domestic) water main is located in the parking area south of Northgate Road. An 8” water pipe will be constructed to a new fire hydrant to be constructed at the new vehicle pull off at south end of project site. A 6” pipe will extend from the 8” pipe to the new building for fire service.

2) Domestic A 3” pipe will connect from the new 6” fire pipe to the new building for domestic use.

5. Natural Gas

No Natural Gas piping is located within the project site and will not be used by the new building.

6. Medical Gasses

No Medical Gas piping is located within the project site and will not be used by the new building.

7. Electrical

One existing electrical line running from building B206 to an existing streetlight, within the circular drive, will be removed with this project. A new transformer will be constructed adjacent to building B232 and a new generator and enclosure to be constructed adjacent to building B204. Power lines will run through existing connecting hallway to the new building.

8. Site Lighting

An existing streetlight located at the circular drive will be removed. New pedestrian pathway lighting will be constructed along the new sidewalks between the new building and Northgate Road.

9. Communications

New communication lines will be run from existing building B248 through connecting hallways to the new building.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Maine Healthcare System, Augusta Campus 100% Construction Documents – Issued for Bidding

SECTION THREE - DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE – STRUCTURAL

A. STRUCTURAL OVERVIEW

The purpose of this narrative is to summarize the design approach and assist in the early stage code analysis and recommended structural design solutions for this project.

The design will match the recommendations provided in the existing geotechnical report by Geotechnical Engineering Services Dates May, 2012. Updates to the report will be provided by Summit Geotechnical Services (http://www.summitgeoeng.com/) Bill Peterlein, P.E.

located at 145 Lisbon Street, Suite 701, Lewiston, ME 04243.

The proposed exterior wall system will match the adjacent buildings 206 and 207. System will provide an R-30+ exterior envelop as required by LEED and Green Globes.

Shoring of the Main Street Corridor foundation will likely be required and the contractor shall submit a shop drawing for review prior to construction. Structural drawings and details shall provide the loading needed to coordinate the final shoring requirements during construction.

Refer to Executive Summary – Heading B for complete description and visuals for the projects Master planning (current and future projects) and Construction/Renovation breakdown.

Project Location and Site Information

• Location: Augusta, Maine

• Longitude: -69.70394

• Latitude: 44.27964

• Elevation: 162.21 ft

• Building: 13,000 ft²

APPLICABLE CODES AND DESIGN CRITERIA

Structural Design Codes

The following Building Codes and standards are based on the VA Design Guides (PG-18-

12) requirements per Service type. Each VA Design Guide structural section references the following as the minimum Design Code standard for any VA service type.

• 2018 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC)

• VA Seismic Design Requirements (H-18-8) o AISC 341-16 - Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings o ASCE 7 – ASCE/SEI 7-16, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and other

Structures, 2016 Edition o ASCE 41: ASCE/SEI 41–17, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing

Buildings, American Society of Civil Engineers.

The structural design of the VA facilities shall comply with the latest editions of the following codes:

A. Reinforced Concrete Design - "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete and Commentary", ACI 318-14.

B. Structural Steel Design - "Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, AISC 360-16

C. Masonry Structures – “Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures”, ACI

530-16/TMS 402-16.

Gravity Design Criteria

The structural design of the VA facility shall comply with the structural design load requirements:

A. Minimum uniform basic design loads shall conform to IBC requirements, except as noted in the VA Design Manual Tables 1 referenced below.

B. Partition Loads:

a. Allowance of 20 psf shall be made where specified live load is less than 100 psf, in addition to all other loads.

b. Where live loads are 100 psf and greater, specific partition locations will be used for design as noted on plans.

C. Concentrated Loads:

a. Floors: 2,000 lbs placed on any space 2.5 ft square

b. Walk-on Ceiling: 300 lbs (at mezzanines)

D. Roof Live Loads:

a. Shall be based on geographical location and local governing building code requirements.

b. Shall not be less than 20 psf

c. Snow loading shall govern when exceeding 20 psf – refer to snow loading criteria below for additional information E. Specialized Loading and Equipment loading

a. Areas will be designed to meet the specific load conditions. Refer to VA Design Manual Table 2 referenced below:

Project Specific Gravity Loading:

Roof Loads:

Dead Load Self-weight of materials and systems Live Load Refer to Section D above

Floor Loads:

Dead Load Self-weight of materials and systems Live Load Based on Occupancy or Use refer to

Table 1 Stair Loads:

Dead Load 50 psf Live Load 100 psf

Snow Load:

Risk Category III Ground Snow Load 80 psf Importance Factor 1.2 Thermal Factor 1.0 Exposure C Exposure Factor 1.0 Flat Roof Snow Load 62 psf Minimum Snow Load 62 psf Sloped Roof Factor 1.0

Table 1 – Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads:

Occupancy Or Use Live Loads (psf)

All Project Types:

All Future Floors (Unless otherwise Noted) 100 Lobbies 100 Administrative Services 80 Clinical and Support Services 80 Files and Computer Rooms 125 Mechanical/Machine Rooms 150**

Hospital Projects:

Corridors:

In Wards 60

All other 100 Ward Rooms 40

Nursing Homes:

All Future Floors (Unless otherwise Noted) 60**** Bed Rooms 40 Corridors 60 Recreation and Dining Areas 100

Regional Offices:

Libraries and Light Storage 125 Office Areas 80

Footnotes:

* Design live loads shall be noted on the drawings in general notes and on plans to indicate specific areas designed for different loads. Column design loads shall be noted in column schedules.

** Areas occupied by special equipment, such as, Flat-work, Ironer, Monorail, Washer Extractor, etc., shall be designed actual equipment loads.

*** This load may be reduced to 15 psf in combination with floor live load.

**** All non-bed areas of future floors shall be designed for a live load of 100 psf

Table 2 – Hospital Special Load Requirements:

Lateral Design Criteria

Wind and Seismic criteria is based on Applied Technology Council (ATC) wind speed by location data website. Project latitude and longitude were used to determine site specific values utilizing the latest ASCE 7 design standards.

Wind Criteria:

Risk Category III Basic Wind Speed 118 mph Exposure Category C Internal Pressure Coefficient +/- 0.18 G 0.85 Kd 0.85 Kzt 1.0 Kz 0.85 Enclosure Classification Enclosed Building

Seismic Criteria:

Risk Category III Importance Factor 1.25 Site Class C Ss 0.314 S1 0.077 Sds 0.272 Sd1 0.077

TL 6

Seismic Design Category B

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Superstructure Framing and Gravity System

Concrete over steel deck on steel beam and column framing system.

Accommodation of future expansions

If vertical or horizontal expansion is required for the project, the building will be designed for future adjacent or vertical floor loads and connections. As required by the VA Table 1 (Gravity Design Criteria) the roof/future floor members will be design a uniform 100 psf live load or area specific loading as required. Steel columns will also be design/detailed to accommodate any future beams and column splice connections/loads.

Stair Framing and Gravity System

Metal stair concrete over steel pan treads and risers along with steel stair stringers and landings.

Lateral System

The following Structural System shall be used as permitted by H-18-8 VA Seismic Design Requirements and ASCE 7.

Steel Moment Frame Systems Not Specifically Detailed for Seismic Resistance

Response Modification Coefficient 3.0 Over Strength Factor 3.0 Deflection Amplification Factor 3.0

Foundation System

Foundation design is based on recommendations included in geotechnical engineering report by Summit Geoengineering Services Dates July 13,2022.

The proposed structure can be supported on reinforced concrete spread footing foundations bearing on compacted native soils. All footings shall having a minimum allowable bearing capacity of 3,000 psf when bearing on compacted native soil and a minimum allowable bearing capacity of 10,000 psf when bearing on bedrock.

All foundations exposed to frost shall bear at minimum depth of 5’-0” below finished grade when bearing on soil and a minimum depth of 2’-0” below finished grade when bearing on bedrock. 3/4” crushed stone beneath footings located over bedrock and at footing transitions to bearing on compacted native soil.

Finished grade is defined as top of slab for interior footings and lowest adjacent grade within 5 feet of exterior footings.

All subgrades and excavations shall be inspected by the geotechnical engineer prior to placing reinforcing and concrete. All subgrades shall be prepared and all fill shall be compacted, and moisture controlled as specified in the geotechnical report and the project specifications.

Refer to Geotechnical report for additional information.

Tie-in to Existing Structural System

It is our recommendation to maintain a separation joint between the existing and proposed building expansion. The Structural columns and foundations can be set back from the existing building to avoid introducing any new loading to existing elements.

Proposed building expansions

STRUCTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The proposed building expansion shall utilize a concrete over steel deck over steel beam framing system with steel column supports. The lateral force resisting system will utilize a steel moment frames system not specifically detailed for seismic design. Gravity and lateral forces will be supported on reinforced concrete spread footing foundations bearing on the compacted native soils or bedrock. Note, that additional structural fill, lean concrete fill, dewatering and investigation may be required depending on specific location selected for the proposed building addition.

A building separation joint will be maintained between the existing and proposed tunnel/corridor addition in order to avoid introducing any new loading to the existing structural systems.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

Per the latest Internal Building Code, the types of work listed below shall be inspected by a special inspector: See Tables on contract documents for additional Information.

• Inspection of Fabricators

• Inspection of Concrete Construction

• Inspection of Structural Steel Construction

• Inspection of Steel other than Structural Steel

• Inspection of Post-installed anchors

• Inspection of Soils.

SHOP DRAWING DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Shop drawing submittals are those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of drawing submission and which are to be submitted within a specified period with sealed drawings and calculations.

Items that are submitted for consideration as shop submittals are as follows:

• Prefabricated Metal Stairs

• Pipe and Tube Railings

• Cold-formed Steel Framing

• Medical Support Systems

APPLICABLE STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sections listed below for consideration for this project are as follows:

SECTION DATE TITLE

01 45 29 11-18 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 45 35 11-18 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 45 35.01 11-18 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

02 41 00 03-19 DEMOLITION

03 30 00 01-21 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

04 01 00 01-21 MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY

04 05 13 10-17 MASONRY MORTARING

04 05 16 01-21 MASONRY GROUTING

04 20 00 08-17 UNIT MASONRY

05 12 00 11-18 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 01-21 STEEL DECKING

05 36 00 01-21 COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

05 40 00 01-21 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 51 00 01-21 METAL STAIRS

31 20 00 10-12 EARTHWORK

31 23 19 10-12 DEWATERING

31 23 23.33 10-12 FLOWABLE FILL

33 46 13 10-12 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

END OF STRUCTURAL NARRATIVE

SECTION – FOUR DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE – ARCHITECTURE

1. Introduction

This project involves the new construction of a two-story Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) in the courtyard between existing buildings 206 and 207. The RRTP shall house 12 – 14 residents in single bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (or Jack & Jill bathrooms depending upon available space). 20% (or 2 resident rooms) shall be dedicated for female veterans.

The new construction RRTP shall feature exterior materials and architectural vocabulary consistent with the overall campus, but shall not attempt to mimic the historic nature of the two adjacent buildings. The predominant exterior material for the adjacent buildings is red brick with simulated cast stone window sills, architectural features and black/bronze window trims.

The RRTP will address a regional gap in services for mental health and substance abuse treatment by providing a state of the art facility which balances the full range of clinical support, residential and amenity spaces that will have a warm, homelike interior.

1. Code Issues

The following code issues are typical of this type of project:

a. Minimum 20’ side yard set backs to ensure unrated opening allowances.

b. Rated servant spaces such as TRs and electrical rooms to protect the equipment inside those rooms. Note: the electrical rooms have had the 1 hour rating removed by Peter Leszczak (VISN 2) on recent projects so this will need to be discussed with the station to confirm a decision.

c. Review of door hardware, corridor length, and stair location to ensure VISN Life Safety oversight is satisfied with the design team’s interpretation of the life safety code limitations.

a. Applicable Codes

GENERAL: VA has adopted the latest edition of the following codes and standards as a minimum for all projects performed in the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property and the construction of new structures. VA design Manuals and Master Specifications specify other codes and standards that VA follows on its projects:

• VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, VA National CAD Standard

Application Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (TIL)

(www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

• International Building Code (IBC) (Only when specifically referenced in VA Design

Documents, see notes below)

• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (see notes below)

• NFPA National Fire Codes, with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NFPA 900

• Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

• VA Seismic Design Requirements, H-18-8

• Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual 2021

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• International Plumbing Code (IPC)

• Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(ASME) A 17.1.

• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

• ASME Code for Pressure Piping

• Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) including VA supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

• Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute and Commentary (ACI 318)

• Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for

Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• PG 18-3 – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES September 2013

CODES, STANDARDS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS 1-2

• Energy policy Act of 2005 (EPAct)

• DOE Interim Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for New Federal, Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings and New Low-Rise

Residential Buildings, 10 CFR Parts 433, 434 and 435.

• Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU)

• Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and

Transportation Management.

• The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General

Requirements Section 01 00 00 of the VA Master Construction Specification.

• Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE Standard 62.1- 2016.

• Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems – ASHRAE Standard 15 – 2013.

• Current VA EHRM Design Alerts, Updates & Standards

• EPACT 2005

Note: The Design Team adopts new TIL updates as required to meet the VA Standards after the start of design only once a review with the project COR has occurred to ensure that new direction does not contradict station requirements or take the design in a direction antithetical to the COR’s commitments to their stakeholders. Additionally, costs associated with new TIL requirements will be considered prior to their incorporation, after the 35% design solution has been endorsed by the project stakeholders.

Local Codes: As an agency of the federal government, VA is not subject to local imposition of code enforcement procedures (drawing reviews, building permits, inspections, fees, etc.). VA must function as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and thus has the responsibility to guard public health and safety through enforcing its adopted codes. However, local authorities should be notified about planned projects and given opportunity to review drawings provided that VA does not pay for review or inspection fees.

NOTES: 1. NFPA 101 primarily addresses life safety and fire protection features while the IBC addresses a wide range of considerations, including, but not limited to, structural strength, seismic stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and energy conservation. VA buildings must meet the requirements of NFPA 101, and documents referenced by NFPA 101 in order to comply with the accreditation requirements of The Joint Commission. Therefore, designs shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 101 and documents referenced therein. Design features not addressed by NFPA 101 or documents referenced therein shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the IBC or as otherwise addressed above in this Program Guide. For design features that are addressed by both the IBC as well as NFPA 101 or a document referenced by NFPA 101, the requirements of NFPA 101 or the document referenced by NFPA 101 shall be used exclusively (this applies even if the IBC requirements are different). 2. Conflicts between Nationally Recognized Codes and Standards and VA Requirements – Should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure a consistency system wide.

Historic Preservation: The design team reviewed SHPO’s initial review of the project and made updates in accordance with SHPO recommendations to differentiate the new building from the surrounding historic buildings. The design team provided a response letter dated June 30, 2022 detailing steps taken to align with SHPO review.

2. Sources of Information

For guidance in the design process the design team utilized the Design Standards provided by the VA on the TIL (Technical Information Library). These guides provide both functional diagrams and space requirements. By utilizing the strength of these standards, the input from the stakeholders, and refining the design solutions, the optimization of the workflow within the allowable footprint has been captured. The standards used are as follows:

• VA Design Guides:

VA Domiciliary design criteria for Residential Rehabilitation

Programs Signage and Wayfinding, current edition Healing Environment Design, current edition Equipment Guide List, current edition Barrier Free Design Standard, current edition Seismic Design Handbook, current edition

• VA Design Standards Historic Preservation, current edition Commissioning, current edition Cost Estimating, current edition Space Planning (VA SEPS), current edition Seismic Design Requirements, current edition Specifications, current edition Sustainable Design, current edition Wayfinding Report and Chapter, current edition

• VA Alerts and Directives Alert 149 – Design for Patient Privacy and Woman Veteran’s

Health (with Clarification Jan 2019) VHA Directive 116.02, MH RRTP

3. Functional Design

The design team began by reviewing existing drawings and LIDAR surveying the existing courtyard, adjacent Maine Street corridor, and various associated mechanical, electrical and IT spaces to capture the true existing conditions. Below are examples of the exterior and interior images generated from the LIDAR scan and photographing process.

LIDAR SCANS OF COURTYARD:

LIDAR SCANS OF SERVER ROOM:

LIDAR SCANS OF MECHANICAL ROOM:

4. Programming and Space Planning

The programming information shown below is for reference only and is from the original 30% submission in which there were to be 24 resident rooms. The subsequent reduction in scope brings the total resident rooms for this project to 12 – 14.

5. Floor Plan Development

As part of the initial 30% submission, three floor plan options were presented for comment to the VA stakeholder team. Of the initial three options, Option 2 (Rest & Recreation Scheme) was best liked by the team.

Option 2 was the preferred of the initial three layout options. Elements that were well received from this scheme: all resident rooms on the second floor. Separate male & female amenity spaces, good admin spaces, ability to use operable partition for a single large multipurpose room, centralized nurses station on 2nd floor. Some elements from this scheme that needed improvement: women’s amenity spaces on first floor needed to be more secure from general area, nurses station on 2nd floor needed better visibility to all resident rooms, utility spaces along the exterior wall taking up valuable windows.

A subsequent hybrid option was presented during the November 17, 2021 charrette presentation which utilizes Option 2 as the basis and integrates VA stakeholder feedback. Additional feedback was given during the meeting and a follow up layout was sent to the team via email on November 19, 2021. In addition to the feedback give during the charrette, Dr. Cooney provided a sketch which also informed subsequent iterations. (See below.)

UPDATED HYBRID FIRST FLOOR – 11/19/2021

UPDATED HYBRID SECOND FLOOR- 11/19/2021

Additional feedback was given by Richard Ellis & Sharon Steele in response to the updated hybrid option. The design team provided a sketch incorporating this feedback for review.

UPDATED HYBRID FIRST FLOOR – 11/22/2021

UPDATED HYBRID SECOND FLOOR – 11/19/2021

UPDATED HYBRID FIRST FLOOR – 11/24/2021

UPDATED HYBRID SECOND FLOOR – 11/24/2021

Upon reviewing the budget of the proposed layout, it was determined that the funding limit was not adequate to constrct the program as intended and the project was put on hold while contracting reviewed budget and scope. The project was restarted with a reduced scope and increased budget.

The reduced scope called for a two-story solution of a maximum of 13,000GSF to include 12 – 14 single resident rooms with en-suite (or shared) baths. All resident rooms to be housed on a single floor, with admin, support and amenity spaces on the first floor and residents on the second floor. The design must be able to support future expansion to the original 22 – 24 resident rooms and support spaces.

With the new scope in mind, the design team developed revised plans to show the current project as well as basic planning for the potential future expansion. While the future expansion is not part of this project, it was critical to ensure that expansion be feasible, able to be implemented with minimal impact to the functioning of the current program, and capable of housing the full program. To that end, the design team simultaneously developed “Phase 1” and “Phase 2” plans to ensure that both the current and future needs can be met. The design team understands that “Phase 2” will not be designed as part of this project and that “Phase 1” must be able to stand alone.

PROPOSED PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PLANS – 03/30/2022

The above plan worked well to address current needs while showing the minimal demo & disruption to construct the expansion in the future. However, this layout had a dead end corridor that exceeded the allowable distance.

PROPOSED PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PLANS – 03/30/2022

PROPOSED PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PLANS – 04/06/2022

The above plans solved the dead end corridor condition, but created some blind spots from the Phase 2 nurses station.

PROPOSED PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 PLANS – 04/15/2022

The above plan has been developed further in this 60% design development submission. This plan creates a larger waiting, reception and rec room area and adjusts the layout slightly to accommodate structural system and reconfigured stair towers.

6. Architectural Design & Materials

The Historic Resources Management Plan (HRMP) dictates that materials meet the approval of the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). At the initial 30% review, SHPO stated that the new RRTP building should not attempt to mimic the adjacent historic buildings, but should be “sufficiently differentiated from the existing historic buildings.” The new RRTP shall utilize a combination of brick, similar to that on the adjacent buildings and elsewhere on campus, and fiber cement siding, which gives the building a more inviting, residential feeling. The addition of storefront glazing at the main façade further helps to differentiate the look of the new RRTP from the adjacent buildings.

7. Sustainability

Sustainable strategies:

• All federal buildings require pursuit of LEED Silver Certifiable status, and this project will document how the government may self-certify to LEED Silver Level within the General sheets of the Contract Documents.

• Identify areas where sustainable principals (based on LEED rating system) can be incorporated into the RRTP without increasing costs

• VA Maine does not plan on submitting this project for certification.

• A summary of targeted credits will be provided in subsequent submissions.

• Sustainability will be factored into the final finish specifications. Materials will be verified and selected based off environmental attributes and material certifications will be included in the cut sheet submittals required at each phase gate.

8. Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials do not exist on this site.

9. Thermal Considerations

Augusta, Maine is classified as Climate zone 6-A per the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. This will require the following exterior envelope insulation minimums:

• Roof Insulation – R-30 Continuous Insulation

• Wall Insulation – R-13 Wall Cavity Insulation + R7.5 Continuous Insulation

• Below-Grade Walls – R-7.5 Continuous Insulation

• Slab-on-Grade – R-10 for 24” Below

• Fixed Windows – 0.36 U Value

• Operable Windows – 0.43 U Value

• Entrance Doors – 0.77 U Value

• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient – 0.40 (S,E,W), 0.53 (N)

10. Acoustical Considerations

Acoustic requirements will meet the Current MH DG. While section 4.3.3.4 mention IPMH requirements, none are specified for RRTP spaces. This design team provides STC 49 (FSTC 45) walls to ensure privacy and a calming environment. Walls to floor to ceiling to achieve this and are insulated with sound insulation. The top and bottom of walls are sealed, as well as penetrations to ensure flanking noise is blocked.

Additional layers of gypsum board are not required to achieve this rating. STC 49 doors are sealed to ensure flanking noise is limited. Sound absorbing material is used where allowed by the Augusta station.

11. Security Considerations

Security will be provided as required by the MH DG and station standards. Stakeholder requirements are still being confirmed but all security measures will follow strict exiting requirements to meet life safety standards.

1. U.S. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

SECTION – FIVE – DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE - INTERIORS

1. Introduction

The interior design will create a home-like and warm environment with residential scaling and details. The interiors will not only create a healing and calming environment for residents but provide a supportive and functional space for staff. The palette will utilize the established campus standard interior finishes provided by the campus interior designer. In addition, the concept will introduce market-appropriate accents at key locations to create focal moments and areas of enhanced design aesthetic. The goal of the design of the RRTP is to create an intuitive, efficient, supportive, and beautiful space for staff and veterans alike. The design and finishes will be inviting, promote a healing environment and enhance the overall resident experience to support their path to recovery.

2. Codes, Guidelines, Regulations

All finishes specified for this contract scope of work adhere to the VA Room Finishes, Door & Hardware Schedule Program Guide PG 18-14.

All finish product specifications are included in the design drawings for the contractor to reference as the basis of design. Final renderings, cutsheets and a hard copy finish sample binder have been provided based on approval by the VA’s interior designer to illustrate the full design intent and required execution by the general contractor.

3. Sustainable goals

Finishes with environmentally friendly attributes have been specified whenever possible.

Products with little to no VOC’s have been selected to safeguard against interior air quality issues.

4. Finishes

The finishes specified will be easily maintained and provide visual interest to the environment. All included finishes adhere to the campus standard interior finishes provided by Christine Guzman on 10/28/2021.

An in depth interior finish review was held on 06/06/2022. Feedback was given on finishes to be reselected and updates were made for this 90% submission. Physical samples of finishes were sent to the campus interior designer for review and approval for the interior finishes review meeting.

A full signage package has been included in the final design. The AE has worked within the campus standards for interior and exterior signage.

Millwork has been specified and detailed as required by VA design guide standards.

Artwork: Will be specified by the campus Interior designer and is not included in the scope of work.

Lighting has been coordinated with the electrical designer to ensure spaces are inviting, aesthetically pleasing and perform as required for the healthcare providers on staff while providing visual comfort and some autonomy for residents. It was determined that the campus does not have an up-to-date lighting standards package. The design team has worked with the campus to help develop an LED lighting standards package for this project that may be able to be used moving forward with other projects on campus. The emphasis is on energy efficiency and appropriate light levels and color temperature.

5. Preliminary Interior Design Options

The following aesthetic options were developed as part of the 10% conceptual design submission. These options were reviewed with the VA stakeholder team during the on site charrette presentation on November 17, 2021. From this meeting it was determined that Option 1 Woodland Views and Option 3 Cool Waters were preferred.

The Woodland Views scheme was well liked for how it suits the region and clientele for the project, though it was commented that the wood tones shown in the rendering make the overall palette feel too masculine. Lighter wood tones could be employed to make this scheme more gender neutral while maintaining all of the key design elements. The design team has utilized this scheme to move forward through schematic design.

The Cool Waters option was also well received by some of the VA stakeholder team for its clean lines, material choies and interesting ceiling treatment, though it was felt that the contemporary nature of this scheme may be out of place for this campus and population.

6. Interior Renderings

Interior rendered views have been created to illustrate design intent in key spaces.

Waiting Room & Reception

Kitchen & Rec Room

Typical Resident Room

The following rendered views are from the original 30% submission and are saved here for posterity.

Waiting Room & Reception

Recreation Room & Kitchen

Typical Resident Room

Second Floor Nurses’ Station

Men’s Family Visitation Room

Women’s Family Visitation Room

SECTION – SIX – DISCIPLINE NARRATIVE –

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PROTECTION, SECURITY, AND

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

A. MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE PROTECTION, SECURITY, AND

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

The proposed mechanical, plumbing, fire, and electrical system design options will be presented below.

B. REFERENCES

The mechanical, plumbing, medical gas and electrical system design will adhere to the following codes and criteria in the preparation of the Project Mechanical and Electrical Design Documents.

• Owner furnished criteria and guidelines (if applicable).

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

• American Society of Plumbing Engineers

• ASSE 1010 Performance Requirements for Water Hammer Arrestors

• Department of Energy (DOE) Regulations

• Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

• Energy Star

• Maine State Energy Conservation Construction Code/ASHRAE 90.1 2013 Edition as applicable.

• HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 3rd Edition, by Arthur Bell & Larsen Angel

• IEEE STD 143-1992-Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

• Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Handbook – 9th Edition

• International Building Code (IBC – 2020 Edition)

• International Mechanical Code (IMC – 2020 Edition)

• International Plumbing Code (IPC – 2020 Edition)

• JCAHO – Accreditation Manual for Hospitals

• National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC – 2009 Edition)

• National Energy Conservation Policy Act (95-619)

• National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC – 2012 Edition)

• National Fire Protection Association Standards (Latest Editions)

• NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems

• NFPA 14 – Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

• NFPA 70 – National Electric Code

• NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code

• NFPA 90A – Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

• NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities

• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code

• Plumbing Drainage Institute (PDI)

• Fire Code of Maine State (Latest Edition)

• Maine State Energy Conservation Construction Code (MSECCC)(Latest Edition)

• Veterans Administration Design Guidelines

• Veterans Administration Technical Information Library (TIL)

C. MECHANICAL DESIGN CONDITIONS

Location: Augusta, Maine Elevation: 351 FT

Design Temperatures Winter Dry Bulb (Deg F) Summer Dry Bulb/Wet Bulb (Deg F) Relative Humidity %RH

Outside Cooling -3.2F 87.5F DB, 70.9F WB 45%

Inside Design Conditions

70F 75F DB 50%

IT Closet Design Conditions

60F Min. DB 70F Max. DB 50%

Mechanical/Electrical Room Design

60F Min. DB 85F Max. DB 50%

D. BUILDING DATA

This project consists of an addition connected to an existing Main Street Corridor and is approximately 12,086 square feet.

E. VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

Ventilation will be provided at all times in every space as required by the latest codes and standards and as shown in the table below.

Ventilation Requirements Area Air Flow Min.

Total

AC/Hr

Min. OA

AC/Hr

100%

Exhaust

Temp

Range

(Note

1)

Humidity

%RH

Noise

Criteria

Occupants

(SF/Occ)

Lights

(W/SF)

Equipment

(W/SF)

Bathroom In 10 NA Yes >70 - NC-40 - 1.0 0

Break Room In 6 2 Yes 70 – 75 20-60 NC-40 TBD 1.0 TBD

Conference

Room

Neutral 4 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-40 TBD 1.0 TBD

Corridor Out 4 2 No 70 - 75 20-60 NC-40 - 1.0 0

Group Rooms Neutral 6 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-35 TBD 1.0 TBD

Housekeeping In 10 NA Yes - - NC-40 - 1.0 0

IT Neutral 6 NA No 68 NA NC-40 - 1.0 TBD

Laundry In 10 2 Yes 70 - 78 <60 NC-45 - 1.0 0

Medication Neutral 6 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-35 - 1.0 0

Office Neutral 4 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-40 TBD 1.0 TBD

Reception

Area

In 4 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-40 TBD 1.0 TBD

Resident

Rooms

Neutral 4 2 No 70 – 75 20-60 NC-35 1 PER RM 1.0

Soiled

Workroom

In 10 NA Yes NA NA NC-40 - 1.0 TBD

Toilet Room In 10 NA Yes >70 NA NC-40 - 1.0 0

F. NOISE REQUIREMENTS

Factory fabricated sound attenuators will be supplied with each variable air volume terminal unit (VAV) to reduce noise.

Standard acoustical design per ASHRAE should be used. Equipment and room NC ratings will be designed according to the VA design manual.

G. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust will be provided in spaces as required by the latest codes and standards. Exhaust flows will be adjusted to provide the required room and building pressurizations. General exhaust systems will be provided for toilet rooms, soiled linen rooms, housekeeping rooms, etc.

General exhaust systems will operate 24hr/day to provide the proper ventilation. Exhaust system will be coordinated with air intakes for B206, B207 and the main street corridor.

H. FILTRATION REQUIREMENTS

The supply air (SA) distribution in a health care facility serves several important purposes. It provides fresh air to the facility as well as necessary recirculation air from dilution and particulate removal. All SA must pass through at least one filter bank prior to entering an occupied space.