EXHIBIT B Agency requirements.docx
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- 36C24825R0124
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This file contains agency-specific requirements for the proposed lease of the Utuado Rural Clinic in Puerto Rico, which will continue providing primary care services to Veterans in the Central Mountainous region. The facility must be handicapped accessible with all rooms at the same floor level, projecting a professional image suitable for clinical office space. IT requirements include a T-1 line for connectivity to the parent facility supporting Internet, Outlook, IP telephones, VISTA, and security camera monitoring, plus dedicated analog phone lines for fax capability, desktop computers, network printers, and a lockable air-conditioned communications closet of at least 100 square feet.
The building must earn the Energy Star Label unless specific exceptions apply and requires a backup generator for power outages. Parking requirements specify seven total spaces: five standard and two handicap accessible spaces. The file references comprehensive VA facility standards in Appendix A, which details extensive design requirements across multiple disciplines including architectural, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, telecommunications, and accessibility standards. The solicitation (36C24825R0124) seeks 1,440-3,334 square feet of medical space for a five-year term with three years firm, with proposals due August 29, 2025, and occupancy required by October 1, 2025.
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Agency Specific Requirements
Utuado Rural Clinic
The proposed New Lease, Utuado’s Rural Clinic, is to continue providing Primary Care services to Veterans in the Central Mountainous region of Puerto Rico, known as Cordillera Central.
Special Requirements All rooms at same floor level, handicapped accessible, and in a site that projects a professional image suitable for clinical office space. (For further Accessibility/Barrier Free requirements & details, refer to Appendix A: VA facility standards.
IT Resources and Needs:
The clinic will require a T-1 line to establish connectivity back to the parent facility. This T-1 line will support connectivity for all necessary applications including Internet, Outlook, IP telephones, VISTA, monitoring of security cameras, wireless antennas, etc. In addition, the facility will require dedicated analog phone lines to provide fax capability. The facility will require desktop computers, network printers and other office automation equipment. A designated air conditioned and lockable space (no less than 100 sq. ft. will have to be identified to serve as a communications closet. A site survey will have to be done to identify internal cabling requirements and costs. (For further IT/OIT requirements & details, refer to Appendix A: VA facility standards
Energy Requirements:
Building must earn the Energy Star Label in most recent year unless the following conditions apply: no building available that meets functional/locational needs, the facility is remaining in building it has been occupying, the facility is proposing to lease a building of historical, architectural, or cultural significance, the lease is not more than 10,000 GSF, or finally, not more than 1 year after signing contract the space will be renovated for all energy efficiency and conservation improvements.
Leased Space to be provided with a back-up Generator or similar system to provide power in case of ‘acts of God’ and/or power outages. (For further Energy and Electrical requirements & details, refer to Appendix A: VA facility standards.
Parking Requirements:
Number of parking spaces needed: seven [7] spaces are needed, five [5] standard, and two [2] handicap parking spaces. (For further parking requirements & details, refer to Appendix A: VA facility standards.
APPENDIX A
VA FACILITY STANDARDS
Design Alerts: These alerts are issued for reducing repeat construction change orders and for addressing other construction related issues. Check website to download most up-to-date: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/alert.asp
| SA017 | See Standards Alert 017 | ||
| 149 | Patient Privacy and Women Veterans' Health, Design For | ||
| 142 | Patient Safety in VHA Bathrooms - updated 11/1/2014 | ||
| 147 | VA Project Design Principles | ||
| 148 | VA Standards Application & User Design Input Requirements | ||
| 150 | Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Firm Certification | ||
| 121 | Mycobacterial Laboratories (BSL3 Labs) Architectural & Engineering Controls Update |
VA Standards for Construction—Check website to download most up-to-date: TIL Catalog - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov)
| PG-18-1 | Master Construction Specifications | |
| PG-18-3 | Design and Construction Procedures | |
| PG-18-4 | Standard Details and CAD Standards | |
| PG-18-5 | Equipment Guide List | |
| H-18-8 | Seismic Design Handbook | |
| PG-18-9 | Space Planning Criteria & VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (SEPS) | |
| PG-18-10 | Design Manuals |
ARCHITECTURAL
Architectural Design Manual for New Hospitals, Replacement Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Additions, Community Living Centers, Domiciliaries, Energy Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Regional Office Projects
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Asbestos Abatement Design Manual for New Hospitals, Replacement Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Additions, Energy Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Animal Research Facilities, Laboratory Buildings
AUTOMATED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Automatic Guide Vehicles (AGV), Automated Mobile Robots (AMR) System Design Manual Dumbwaiter and Cart lift Design Manual Elevator Design Manual Material and Solid Waste Management, Linen and Trash Chutes Design Manual Pneumatic Tube System Design Manual
COMMISSIONING AND RETRO COMMISSIONING
Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual Retro Commissioning Process Manual
CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE & RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS (A/E)
Volume 1 – Guidelines for Preparations of CPM Schedule Volume 2 – Guidelines for Preparation of Risk Management
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Design Manual
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Protection Design Manual, Eighth Edition
HVAC
HVAC Design Manual
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design Manual
LIGHTING DESIGN
Lighting Design Manual
PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCY
Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual Appendix A1 – VA Standard Security Door Types Appendix A2 –Security Door Opening Schedule Appendix A3 – Security Door Opening Matrix Appendix B – Security System Application Matrix
PLUMBING
Plumbing Design Manual
SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
Signage Design Manual
SITE
Parking Design Manual and Demand Model Site Design Manual Site Design Manual Appendix
STEAM HEATING, HOT WATER, AND OUTSIDE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Volume 1 – Steam Boilers (Steam Generating Systems) Volume 2 – Water Boilers (Hot Water Generating Systems) Volume 3 – Outside Steam and Heating Hot Water Distribution Systems
STRUCTURAL
Structural Design Manual
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Design Manual
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design Manual
| PG-18-12 | Design Guides |
| PG-18-13 | Topic Specific Standards and Criteria |
Architectural Accessibility, Barrier Free Design Standard BIM Standard and CAD Legacy Files Facilities Dedication Plaques & Seals Safe Patient Handling & Mobility
| PG-18-14 | Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedules | |
| PG-18-15 | Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions | |
| PG-18-17 | Environmental Planning Guidance | |
| D-7545 - | Cultural Resource Management | |
| H-7545 | Cultural Resource Management Procedures |
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