Schematics Guidance.docx

Guidance: Checklist Item A.5. Schematics Schematics are required regardless of the type of work being conducted and should give Program Staff a better understanding of the affected areas during construction or renovations.

Schematics can be 8x11 drawings showing the area of work or design concept for new construction or bed replacement. Schematics are to be submitted prior to the submission of 35% design drawings (DD) and 100% construction drawings (CD), which are submitted later in the lifecycle of the grant application.

Below are examples of just a few non-traditional renovation and safety types of work.

Mold remediation project – schematics should include where the mold problem is concentrated; what facility and areas within the facility are affected; documentation of mold problem; A/E firm’s assessment; plans of affected areas with clear notations of how the remediation will be implemented.

EMR project – schematics should include applicable contractor deliverables; system and business requirements documentation; process flows; technical documentation; project timelines

Generator project – schematics should include location of generator; boiler, switchgear, warehouse supply information if available; feasibility study if available.

For more information on VA guidelines relating to design, please visit https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide.asp and explore information that may be relevant to your scope of work. Remember to reference Drawings Submittal after your initial application is submitted in Grants.gov and you are preparing to submit 35% DD and/or 100% CD.