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RKXF 09-8017 Solicitation FA4861-10-R-A004

CONSTRUCT CATM CLASSROOM/ADMIN FACILITY, RANGE 63C

EXHIBIT A – Design Requirements 6 May 2010

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EXHIBIT “A”

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. SERVICES REQUIRED:

a. Services of one or more disciplines may be required by individual projects.

b. The services performed by the A-E may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

(1) Field Surveys and Investigations:

(a) The A-E shall visit the project site as necessary for effective completion of each project.

(b) If applicable, site investigation shall include identifying asbestos, lead, or other hazardous or contaminated material.

(c) The adequacy of existing safety, mechanical, electrical, environmental control, and monitoring equipment shall be determined by the A-E. Systems shall be examined, analyzed, and evaluated for adequacy and compliance with existing codes and standards (e.g., Air Force Instructions, National Fire Protection Code, National Safety Code, National Electric Code, OSHA Regulations, etc.).

The A-E shall notify the Civil Engineer Project Manager (CEPM), through the Contracting Officer, in writing of deficiencies identified during the process of design and/or while investigating the existing conditions.

(d) The A-E shall be responsible for verification of all dimensions, utilities, measurements, regulatory criteria, and equipment through as-built drawings, on-site investigations, and coordination with applicable manufacturers for design information or guidance as necessary. A-E shall provide this information to the CEPM through the Contracting Officer.

(e) Topographic surveys shall be performed by a registered surveyor. A-E shall use conventional surveying and other methods, such as a total station or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for field data collection at an accuracy level in accordance with “Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards, Part 3:

National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy,” published by the Federal Geographic Data Committee

(FGDC), dated July 1998. All Survey data collected shall be provided to the Government in a digital format with an attached Survey Report identifying survey method, equipment list, calibration documentation, survey layout, description of control points, control diagrams, and field survey data. A Survey Control

Database (consisting of a survey marker database and a survey traverse database) will be produced for all survey control points established under this contract, and delivered in a .dbf or ASCII comma-delimited format. If GPS is used, A-E shall use survey grade GPS, at an accuracy level of +/- 2cm, when appropriate, to collect data to be overlaid onto the installation’s orthophotograph and/or base map.

(2) Drawings:

(a) A-E prepared drawings shall be well-arranged and placed for ready reference, so they present complete information. Drawings shall be complete so that the work can be constructed without any additional assistance from the A-E or the necessity to issue modifications to correct design deficiencies.

Drawings shall be detailed to the extent that an accurate estimate can be prepared and shop drawings can be checked.

(b) Drawings shall be electronic format (AutoCAD 2008 or later) and full size plots shall be

22-inch by 34-inch (22" X 34"). Drawings shall be designed in English Standard Units and/or Metric

System Internationale, as specified in each task order. The location plans, drawing index, legend, reviewing agency signature blocks, and general notes, as applicable, shall be located on the first drawing sheet, the title sheet. All sections shall be of adequate size, detail, and clarity to enable proper and satisfactory

Atch 2 - Page 2 completion of the project. All digital data shall be delivered in a format that is directly compatible with the CADD/GIS Technology Center’s Spatial Data Standards version 2.3 (or latest version available) and the A/E/C CAD Standard version 2.3 (or latest version). All linkages of non-graphical data with graphic elements, relationships between data objects and attributes, and report formats shall be maintained.

(c) The following procedures shall be performed prior to a digital file being place on a CD-

ROM:

(i) Include all files, both graphic and non-graphic, required for the project;

(ii) Make sure all files are in the same directory, and that references to those files do not include device or directory specifications;

(iii) Ensure all reference (external reference) files are attached and without device or directory specifications;

(iv) Remove all extraneous graphics/text outside the project border area, and set the active parameters to a standard setting (or the setting contained in the seed or prototype file);

(v) Include any standards sheets (abbreviations, symbols libraries, font libraries, color tables, pen tables, plot configuration files, user command files, etc.) necessary for a complete project;

(vi) Compress and/or reduce all files using the appropriate utilities (a digital media copy of the decompression utility should be provided with the delivered data, if necessary);

(vii) Establish Model and Sheet file drawing organization for all A-E data files; and

(viii) Provide detailed model file external reference guide for all sheet file configurations

(Ref. A/E/C CAD Standard, Chapter 2).

(d) CD-ROM must have an external label listing format and version of the operating system on which the media was created (e.g. Windows XP SP2; etc. ), utility (command) used for writing the files to the media, a short description of contents, and a sequence number if there are multiple volumes, and date CD was created. A transmittal sheet must accompany the media containing the information included on the external labels, total number of volumes being delivered, and a list of file names and file descriptions on each volume. The transmittal sheet must also include instructions for reading, restoring, or transferring the files from the media, and certification that all delivery media is free of known computer viruses - including the name(s) of the virus scanning software and the date the virus scan was performed.

(e) Drawing scales indicated in the following list shall, in general, be used for all drawings:

(i) Location Plan and Vicinity Map: Furnished by CEPM

(ii) Layout Plan: 1” = 20'

(iii) Grading and Drainage Plan: 1" = 20’

(iv) Landscape Plan: 1” = 20’

(v) Utility Plan: 1” = 20'

(vi) Road Plan and Profile: 1” = 50' Horizontal, 1” = 5’ Vertical

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(vii) Key and Composite Floor Plans: As large as practical

(viii) Floor Plans: 1/4" = 1’ minimum, 1/8" = 1’ for large facilities

(ix) Roof Plan: 1/4" = 1’

(x) Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Rooms: 1/4" = 1’

(xi) Exterior Elevations: 1/4" = l' minimum

(xii) Interior Elevations: 1/4" = 1’

(xiii) Cross Sections: 1/4" = 1’

(xiv) Wall Sections: 1/4” = l’, 1-1/2" = 1’ for blow-up details

(xv) Reflected Ceiling Plans: 1/4" = 1’ minimum

(xvi) Details: As required for clarity

(f) Drawings shall be prepared for half size reduction (11” X 17”), remaining clear and legible when reduced. New work shall be clearly distinguished from existing features and must be clearly legible when reduced to half size. Half size drawings shall be marked with the applicable submittal percentage and submitted to the Contracting Officer at each scheduled submittal for review. They will be returned to the A-E for necessary revisions, corrections and additions. Final drawings shall be stamped and signed by the appropriate registered professional(s).

(3) Specifications:

(a) The A-E will be responsible for the accurate preparation of the technical specifications using

CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition. Specifications shall be adapted from the latest edition of MASTERSPEC.

If a Nellis AFB requirement can’t be addressed in MASTERSPEC, then a new section will be written incorporating requirements and formatted to MASTERSPEC. These specifications will not be provided by the CEPM and must be independently obtained. The specifications shall be edited to be clear, concise, and complete and shall not be subject to interpretation. Specifications shall be well coordinated with the drawings and include detailed requirements for materials and equipment. Descriptions shall permit full and free competition among potential suppliers of components, materials, and equipment. Federal and military specifications or Industry Standards shall be used wherever possible. Specifications shall be tailored to each specific project prepared in accordance with the instructions and standards specified by the task directive, as amended by design reviews, and as identified herein.

(b) Outline Specifications shall be submitted as part of the concept design documents and will list those specification sections that have been selected for use and provide a description of any specifications which must be developed for the project.

(c) Specifications shall be written and saved using MS-Word 6.0 or higher and prepared in the number specified in the task directive with at least one of the final sets unbound and suitable for reproduction by offset printing. Specifications shall conform to the following criteria.

(i) Printed in black ink;

(ii) Font, Times New Roman;

(iii) Unless otherwise noted, font size, 12 pt;

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(iv) Printed on good grade (e.g., 25 pound/ream), letter quality, (8-1/2" X 11”) bond paper;

(v) With a one inch (1”) right and left margin;

(vi) With a one and one-half inch (1-1/2") top and bottom margins;

(vii) Each page shall include Project Number, Title, Location, Contract IFB Number, Section Number, Page Number, and date;

(viii) Project Number and Title shall be left justified /9pt/ bold with Contract IFB Number right justified /9pt/ bold on same line within header;

(ix) Project location shall be left justified /9pt/ bold next line within header;

(x) Section Number hyphen Page shall be centered, bold within footer;

(xi) Date shall be right justified within footer.

(d) Government may also provide specifications in MS Word format to A-E and A-E will be responsible to edit for a specific project.

(4) Design Analysis:

(a) The A-E shall submit design calculations and/or analysis (Government Option) as specified in task directives in individual task orders. The design analysis is a written explanation of project design usually containing the design criteria, justification for the major selections and design calculations.

(b) Design analysis calculations and/or calculations shall be prepared by design professionals licensed to perform such work. Standard 8-1/2” X 11” computation forms shall be used. Calculations need not be typed, but must be clear and fully legible and shall incorporate all engineering calculations necessary to demonstrate the adequacy and safety of the proposed design. All designs shall be based on the criteria set forth in this Statement of Work and other standard practices or methods used in modern engineering design. Engineering properties used and sources shall be listed. Computer design may be used provided the source program is stated and a professional engineer verifies its accuracy and appropriate use. The resulting design shall incorporate all engineering computations necessary for the complete project as proposed and shall include sketches, formulas, data sources and other information necessary to clearly express the designer's intentions and methods.

(5) Other Requirements:

(a) The A-E shall provide soil sampling, boundary or cadastral surveys, and other specialized services necessary to support a construction design or as otherwise ordered by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The A-E shall provide a listing of submittals to be provided by the Construction contractor using an Air Force Form 66 Material Submittal Schedule.

(c) Color Board (Government Option): A-E submittal shall include two sets of 8.5” X 11” color boards enclosed in a binder and showing the different materials and colors associated with the project/facility being designed. Materials shall be the latest product produced with those specified in the design. The color board shall be laid out to show the primary relationships of materials and colors. A color board shall be provided for each color scheme as designed in the project. The room finish schedule shall be the primary reference for all materials and colors shown on the color board. Color board shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Task Order.

(d) Color Rendering (Government Option): A-E submittal shall include an exterior or interior

Atch 2 - Page 5 color rendering showing the different architectural features, materials, and colors associated with the facility being designed. Submittal shall include a 22” X 34” and a 11” X 17” original or colored copy on photo paper that is matted and framed and also include an electronic copy in .jpg format. The rendering shall be done in a medium that best presents the type of materials, construction, and design. The color rendering shall be laid out to show the primary relationships of form, materials, and colors. A color rendering may be provided for each building designed in the project. The exterior and interior finish schedule shall be the primary reference for all materials and colors shown on the color rendering. The color rendering shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Task Order.

(e) The A-E shall provide digital “before” photos of the project site. The photos will be in .jpg format and saved on a CD-ROM. The number and particulars of photos required will be determined with each task order. Photos will normally be limited to renovation projects.

2. DESIGN CRITERIA:

a. The A-E shall prepare all design documents in conformance with the applicable portions of the latest editions of the following. Listed references may not be all inclusive, and it is the responsibility of the A-E to meet all government regulations:

(1) Air Force Engineering Technical Letters.

(2) Provisions for the physically handicapped will be included in accordance with the Americans with

Disability Act.

(3) International Building Code, Life Safety Code NFPA 101 (and other NFPA codes), and other current national codes, regulations, and specifications involving the architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines and associated crafts applicable to the design and construction of the project.

(4) National Electric Code.

(5) All seismic designs shall conform to the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program

(NEHRP) “Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures”

(6) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

(7) Design Compatibility Standards, Nellis Air Force Base

(8) USAF ACC Architectural and Interior Design Standards

(9) All other DoD and USAF documents deemed applicable by the Contracting Officer or CEPM for each project.

3. DESIGN SCHEDULE:

a. The A-E will be required to complete the design for each project and deliver the submittals to the

Contracting Officer in accordance with the following design schedule. The performance period for each phase, in calendar days, will be indicated in each Task Order. The number of copies of drawings and documents as well as deletions, additions, or changes to this schedule will be indicated with each Task Order:

(1) Concept Design Submittal - 10% complete (Government Option)

(a) The A-E shall include the following but is not limited to:

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(i) Floor Plan

(ii) Elevations

(iii) Exterior Elevation (to include a roof depiction)

(iv) Section through the facility

(v) Site Plan

(vi) List of each discipline used in the project

(vii) Equipment Issue (GFM)

(viii) Color Rendering (Government Option)

(ix) Design Analysis

(b) Government Review Period

(c) Review Conference

(2) Preliminary Design Submittal- 35% complete

(a) The A-E shall include the following but is not limited to:

(i) Include all comments and responses from the previous Review

(ii) Final Basic Plan

(iii) Detail to illustrate mechanical

(iv) Detail to illustrate structural

(v) Detail to illustrate architectural

(vi) Detail to illustrate electrical

(vii) Detail to illustrate fire protection

(viii) Detail to illustrate communications

(ix) Detail Paving/Grading/Drainage Plan

(x) Detail Sitework/Landscaping/Irrigation Plan

(xi) Haul Route and Contractor's Storage Site

(xii) Seismic Design

(xiii) Design Analysis

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(3) Intermediate Design Submittal - 65% complete (Government Option)

(a) The A-E shall include the following if applicable, but is not limited to:

(i) All comments and responses from the previous Review

(ii) Analysis for site consideration

(iii) Structural Calculations

(iv) Equipment Selection

(v) All drawings identified to be in the Final Submittal shall be included

(vi) Design Analysis

(4) Pre-Final Design Submittal - 90% complete

(i) All comments and responses from the previous Review

(ii) Drawings in sufficient detail for bidding and construction

(iii) Clarification in sufficient detail for bid and construction

(iv) Interior Design Scheme

(v) Color Board (Government Option)

(vi) Design Analysis

(vii) List of required submittals in Air Force Form 66 Material Submittal Schedule format

(5) Final Design Submittal 100% complete

(i) Complete set of construction document

(ii) Final Drawings: Full size and half size final design drawings with professional A-E seals affixed.

(iii) Final Specifications: Bound and unbound final specifications.

(iv) New Comments: Previous 90% Review comments and responses.

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(v) Other Documents: Other related engineering documents required by the delivery order.

(vi) Electronic files on CD-ROM: Drawings in AutoCAD 2005 and Adobe Acrobat PDF format. All other documents in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or other specified format and also in

Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

(c) Re-Submittal of Final Design (as required)

b. Following completion of each design phase, a review of the submittals will be performed by the Government.

The Government shall review and approve with or without comments, each schedule item prior to the A-E initiating work on the subsequent schedule item. A design review conference will be held after completion of submittal stage requiring a design review and technical comments will be provided to the A-E. The A-E shall be required to attend these conferences and take minutes and provide a copy within five (5) calendar days of the meeting to the Contracting

Officer, 99 CONS/LGCA. Design conferences shall include but are not limited to working sessions and presentations for each submittal at Nellis AFB. The technical comments shall be incorporated into the design before completion of the next design phase. The time and place of these conferences and presentations will be established by the Government.