S02 Attachment 1 Basis of Design.pdf

BASIS OF DESIGN

BUILDING 80 UPGRADE (COVID-19)

VA New Mexico Health Care System

Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center 1501 San Pedro Dr SE

Albuquerque, NM 87108

Project No. 5 0 1 - 2 2 - 1 0 1

Architect - Engineer MA Architects, Inc.

385 Van Ness Ave., Suite 110 Torrance, CA 90501

Phone: 424.302.5271

VA New Mexico Health Care System Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center

1501 San Pedro Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108

ISSUE FOR BID – 03.29.2024

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA NEW MEXICO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

PROJECT No.: 501-22-101

Building 80 Upgrade (COVID-19)

BASIS OF DESIGN

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Upgrade of various rooms and systems to meet the current VANMHCS need for physical therapy and hospice patients. Design to include reconfiguration of existing Great Room and Bathing Suite to modify usages; addition of large-scale permanent oxygen tank to meet the current patient needs and the modification of the existing Oxygen

Storage room to manage the additional supply; finalization of installation of ‘Wanderguard’ and ‘Get-Well’ systems to activate their usage within the facility; modification of existing trash enclosure to accommodate new oxygen tank and design of new (relocated) trash enclosure; modification of existing curb to accommodate oxygen delivery truck radius; new parking spaces and restriping of the existing parking lot for Building 18; and to complete the landscaping and irrigation from the original design that was not installed.

APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS

The following are the applicable codes and standards that are referenced to evaluate this project:

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

Standard Application Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical

Information Library (TIL) (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

• 2015 International Building Code (IBC) (Only when specifically referenced in VA Design Documents, see notes below)

• 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

• 2019 NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

• 2018 NFPA National Fire Codes with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NFPA

• Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

• 2019 VA Seismic Design Requirements, H-18-8

• 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70)

• 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

• 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

• ASME Code for Pressure Piping

• 2015 Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) including VA supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

• Energy policy Act of 2005 (EPAct)

• 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-

PROJECT DATA

Climate Zone 4B

Building 80 (Existing):

Construction Type: II (sprinklered)

No. Stories: 1

Building Occupancy: Mixed Occupancy with non-separated uses

PRIMARY: GROUP I-2, HEALTHCARE OCCUPANCY PER

NFPA 101, 6.1.5.1

SECONDARY: GROUP A-2, GROUP B, GROUP S-2

(Existing) Great Room B103 to (New) Patient Conference Room B103A and PT

Storage/ Workstations B103B:

A wall will be added to bi-sect the existing room into the two new uses.

We will match all existing finishes and utilize as many of the existing mechanical and electrical fixtures as possible.

Area of Work: 498 sf

(Existing) Bathing Suite A147 and Restroom A147A to (New) Clean Storage

147 and 147A:

A new faceplate will be installed over the existing piping on the North wall of Room A147. The existing patient lift system in A147 to be demolished and salvaged to the VA. Remaining plumbing fixtures, finishes and casework will remain the same (wet-tiled areas).

Area of Work: 157 sf

(Existing) Oxygen Storage A129:

This room currently accommodates non-permanent oxygen tanks that are held in place with seismic strapping (to be demolished). All feeds will need to be re-connected to accommodate new 700 gallon oxygen tank. The tank will be located on the South-West side of the building behind the trash enclosure. Oxygen will then be directed through piping that will enter through the West of the building to the Oxygen Storage Room A129. The refill station will need to be located near Veteran’s Hospital Loop, as the supplier will need to fill the tank via semi-truck.

Area of Work: 41 sf

Total Area of Work: 1,027 sf TOTAL

Work throughout Building 80 for the following: (misc. sf)

‘WanderGuard’ System – will need IT department coordination

‘Get-Well’ System – will need IT department coordination

Building 80 Trash Enclosure modification:

Modify existing trash enclosure to accommodate new oxygen tank, to have new by-pass doors; new trash enclosure to match existing, to re-use existing enclosure doors. Curb to be demolished along south drive and re-aligned to accommodate oxygen delivery truck turning radius. Seven (7) new parking spaces with a new pedestrian sidewalk and the restriping of the existing parking lot to better accommodate employees of Building 18.

Building 80 Landscaping and Irrigation:

New Landscaping and Irrigation to infill existing graveled areas that were not originally landscaped as intended.

Area of Work: 58,125 sf (approx.)

LANDSCAPING

The landscaping surrounding the VA CLC (Bldg. 8) will largely follow the previously-approved Phase 1 landscape, for continuity. The overall intent is to beautify the site, create a more pleasant atmosphere to promote health and wellbeing, screen undesirable views, and augment the physical security design.

Key Features of Planting Plan

• Plant palette will be comprised of native and naturalized species, characterized by low water use and maintenance requirements

• Rear courtyard will create intimate spaces augmented by plant materials in aesthetically pleasing arrangements, to enhance the healing environment of the CLC.

• Planting beds will be configured to take advantage of site and building runoff to reduce need for potable irrigation water

Key Features of Irrigation Plan

• Irrigation system require new point of connection outside the building, tapping into an 8” “hard-water” service line, upstream from the building’s softened system

• Existing backflow prevention device installed in mechanical room will be removed and re-used outside, in a new hot-box enclosure

• Lawn areas will receive low-precipitation-rate stream rotor spray heads

• Plants and shrubs will be irrigated via a drip system for water conservation

Planting Plan Concept:

• The site landscaping will utilize plants that are drought tolerant as well as hardy throughout the year. Although most xeric plants are by nature small in stature, the site plan will also include some trees with a substantial shade canopies to provide relief for residents and their visitors. Incorporating shrubs with a fragrance and muted pastel flowers gives the patients in the space a sense of calm and healing.

• Planting beds were previously mulched with decorative gravels and cobble-sized stone. That mulch will be pushed aside, or removed and stockpiled, as necessary to accommodate new irrigation and plant installations, and replaced to its original configuration. Overall, the planting palette will serve to create a homogeneous space that connects the campus visually and gives residents a sense of comfort and healing.

Planting palette:

• Trees: Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis), Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii), Serviceberry (Amelachier grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’), Chinese Pistache Pistacia chinensis), Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii ‘Majestic Beauty’), Raywood Ash (Fraxinus oxycarpa), Shademaster Honeylocust (Gleditsia tracanthose inermis).

Shrubs: Fernbush (Chamaebateria millefolium), Tall Blue Rabbitbrush

(Chamisa), Turpentine Bush (Ericameria laricifolia), Pawnee Buttes

Sandcherry (Ericameria laricifolia), Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata), Crimson Pygmy Barberry (Berberis thunbergii), 3-Leaf Sumac

(Rhus trilobata), Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens).

STRUCTURAL

Existing and New Trash Enclosure

Structural design modifies the existing trash enclosure to accommodate the new Oxygen Storage tank by deleting existing bollards, cutting an opening in the existing CMU wall for a new man door required by code, and provides new by-pass sliding doors, pavement section, and curbing for ease of access be the oxygen delivery truck.

Design for a new trash enclosure will match the existing trash enclosure, to be located south of existing trailer building T-15D and will utilize the existing (re-located) trash enclosure doors.

MECHANICAL

Criteria Sources and References

The mechanical design will comply with all the requirements specified in the Upgrade Building 80 (COVID-19) NRM Project 501-22-101 New Mexico VA

Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) The list provided along with all codes and standards listed in the RFP, as well as applicable local, state and federal codes will be applied to the design and construction.

Design Conditions

Project location: Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Project elevation: 5309 ft.

Outside summer temperature: 96° F db/ 61° F wb

Outside Cooling Design Temperature Air-Cooled Heat Rejection: 105°F

Outside winter temperature: 13° F

Summer indoor temperature (unless otherwise indicated): 72° F

Winter indoor temperature (unless otherwise indicated): 68° F

HVAC - General

1. The HVAC portion of the work on this project is limited to the adjustments of the distribution duct work associated with reconfiguration of the existing living room to create private counseling and storage. The addition of two computer workstations to existing living room storage area and create a storage / work room.

2. Temperature Controls System: Will remain as is.

Air Distribution System

Air distribution ductwork and devices will be provided in accordance with the RFP, ASHRAE 70, SMACNA “HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and

Flexible". The device colors will be coordinated with the Architectural design. All concealed ductwork will be insulated.

All ductwork will be galvanized steel and all fittings will be constructed of rigid sheet metal. Non-metallic flexible duct run outs to air distribution devices will be insulated 5 ft maximum.

Volume Dampers

Volume dampers will be provided on all supply ducts branches to diffusers.

Dampers integral to registers or diffusers will not be used. Manual volume dampers will be locking type quadrant operators and two gauges heavier than the ductwork.

Fire Dampers

Fire dampers in supply ducts are not anticipated at this time.

Thermostats and Sensors

Room thermostats/sensors will remain as is.

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

Testing, adjusting, and balancing will be in accordance with the US

Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities

Management HVAC Design Guidelines.

PLUMBING

System Overview

The existing sewer and water service will be reused and no new sewer or water service is required for the renovation. All domestic water, hot water and sanitary sewer piping located in existing whirlpool therapy removed back to the main and capped.

Natural Gas

Natural gas: No new natural gas lines will be required.

O2 Bulk Storage System

A 3000-gallon liquid oxygen (O2) storage system was called for in the RFP.

Currently the usage is approximately 3L/day by 7 of the patients in the facility. With a total of 15 patient rooms all containing an oxygen jack and an estimated average of 3L/day per room a 650-gallon tank would last approximately 31days. This would require a monthly O2 delivery to the site. The tank would be of a vertical configuration and require a vaporizer for the O2 system. The piping from the tank/storage area to the facility would be run underground and tied into the existing distribution system supplying each room.

Plumbing Fixtures

No new plumbing fixtures will be required per the RFP. The plumbing fixtures associated with restroom A147A located adjacent to room A147 the existing whirlpool therapy and the lavatory associated with the whirlpool therapy room will be removed and returned to the owner.

ELECTRICAL

Criteria Sources and References

The electrical design complies with all VA standards and Bernalillo County, New Mexico and as modified and clarified by subsequent meetings. All codes and standards listed in the RFP, as well as applicable local, state

& federal codes apply to the design and construction.

General

A site visit was performed prior to starting the design to ensure all the existing electrical site conditions are considered in the electrical design. The existing electrical is adequate for the proposed new loads.

Electrical System

New duplex outlets shall be provided where shown. Power for the outlets will be obtained from the existing 208Y/120V panel in the Elec room.

Interior Lighting

Interior light fixtures in the renovated area will be LED type. All new lighting will have at least a ten-year warranty.

Interior Lighting Control

Vacancy and occupancy sensors will be used throughout for to meet current building energy codes. Dimming control will also allow the user to adjust as required for space.

DATA/Telephone Communications System

Data outlets will be located where shown on the construction documents.

Data cable will be homerun to the existing Comm Room, where equipment racks and patch panels are located. Cables will be terminated at the outlets. Cables will be provided with RJ-45 connectors for connection to the data equipment. All outlets will be modular RJ-45 with color coding to distinguish the systems.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

General Description

A site visit was performed prior to starting the design to ensure all the existing electrical site conditions are considered in the connection and activation of the previously installed Wanderguard System; and installation and connection of the Get-Well System. Installation through existing manholes to Building 11 will be required for the Get-Well System connection.

FIRE SAFETY

General Description

Fire Protection scope consists with the modification of the sprinkler heads for the wall layout changes in Room

Criteria References

NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems - 2019

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code - 2017.

NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code - 2019.

FIRE SYSTEM – ITEMS RELOCATED

General Requirements

A site visit was performed prior to starting the design to ensure all the existing patient care areas (Bedroom and Restroom) sprinkler locations were not obstructed by the Walking Lift System. In general, all of the

Patient Care Rooms and adjacent Restrooms appear to be within code compliance and not obstructed. The new Storage/Workroom within the Living

Room shall be protected with the existing wet-pipe sprinkler system in accordance with the listed design criteria and NFPA 13 requirements. It appears that the new wall will not require modifications to the sprinkler layout but the contractor shall confirm the distance from head to each wall is not exceeded and a slight positioning change may be required.

Occupancy Classification

The sprinkler system Light Hazard Classification shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Material & Equipment Requirements

All equipment, piping, etc., shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13 and shall be UL Listed and/or FM Approved for fire protection service; all system components shall be designed for a working pressure of not less than 175 psi.

Sprinkler Pipe

Sprinkler pipe shall be black steel pipe as permitted by NFPA 13. Schedule

40 pipe must be used for all piping two inches and less in diameter.

Schedule 10 piping for larger than 2”.

Sprinkler Spacing and Classification

Sprinklers shall be used in accordance with their listed spacing limitations. Temperature classification shall be ordinary or intermediate as required. Sprinklers in high heat areas or in close proximity to heaters shall have a temperature classification in accordance with NFPA

13.

Sprinkler Type

All sprinklers shall be quick response type as allowed per NFPA 13.

Pendant sprinklers shall be either recessed type. Pendant sprinklers shall have a polished chrome finish. Extended coverage heads are not permitted.

Seismic Protection of Sprinkler Piping

Ensure any modifications of sprinkler piping conform to NFPA 13 for seismic protection.

Identification of Piping

All exposed system piping shall be painted red. Provide pipe identification labeling throughout the system.