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SECTION 010120 - DESIGN AFTER AWARD

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SECTIONS IN THE BASE CONTRACT FOR CONTRACT CLAUSES AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT REGARDING THIS DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT.

GENERAL

The Contractor shall schedule the number and composition of the design submittal phases and include that information in the progress charts. Design submittals are required at the Concept (10%), Schematic Design (30 -35%), Design Development (50-65%), Construction Documents (95%) and Issued for Construction (100%) or the back check stages. The requirements of each design stage are listed hereinafter.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

NIST Program of Requirements for Central Utility Plant Facility (CUP POR) NIST Program of Requirements for Central Utility Plant Facility Appendices (CUP POR App) For projects at the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus, the Guidelines for OFPM Contractors and A/E Firms Performing Site Investigations and Fieldwork (including construction) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology also apply to this Section.

DESIGNER OF RECORD

Design disciplines shall be accounted for by registered Designers of Record (DOR). DOR shall be responsible for ensuring integrity of their design and design integration in construction submittals and extensions to design developed by others, such as the constructor, subcontractors or suppliers. DOR shall review and approve construction submittals and extensions of design, in accordance with the procedures, described in Division 01 Specification Section 013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The DOR shall stamp, sign, and date final design drawings under their responsible discipline.

SEQUENCE OF DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION

Fast track construction start is permitted by this contract. Determination of fast track will be made for each delivery order on a case-by-case basis. Fast tracking is defined for the purposes of the contract to be the preparation and execution of specified construction in advance of final approved and accepted design documents. Fast tracking shall be allowed but not guaranteed for each task order subject to conditions and requirements of the contract. Fast tracking requests shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and must contain a complete description of work scope, extent of progression, and applicable approved design submittals. Regulatory permits shall be approved with applicable construction documents that are sealed by the designer of record and the Job Specific Safety Plans approved by the government for the requested work.

The CO shall issue a written Notice to Proceed for the requested fast track portion of construction. Fast track construction shall be performed solely at the risk of the contractor and corrective and/or modification to fast track construction installed prior to final approved design documents shall be at no cost to the government.

QUANTITY OF DESIGN SUBMITTALS

The documents that the Contractor shall submit to the Government for each submittal are listed and generally described hereinafter. Unless otherwise indicated, the Contractor shall submit electronic soft copies of each item required at each Review Submittal stage. Drawings for interim review submittals shall be full size.

At the Design Complete Submittal and at each individual delivery order when required, the Contractor shall submit, at a minimum:

Two complete full size hardcopy sets of drawings Two complete half size hardcopy sets of drawings Soft copies of drawings both PDF and native Revit, CAD, and shape files Two sets of the bound specifications Soft copies of specifications both PDF and Microsoft Word Two bound sets of Basis of Design narrative Soft copy of Basis of Design narrative in both PDF and Microsoft Word.

DELIVERY OF DESIGN SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall coordinate delivery of design submittals with the COR. The contractor shall deliver the quantities of items of each submittal to the addressees on the attached Review Distribution List. Each design submittal shall have a transmittal letter accompanying it indicating the date, design percentage, type of submittal, list of items submitted, transmittal number and point of contact with telephone number.

COORDINATION

Design Interviews:

After the issuance of any delivery order, the Contractor shall visit the delivery order site(s) and conduct extensive interviews and problem-solving discussions with the individual users and NIST personnel to acquire necessary design information, review user operations, and to discuss user needs.

The Contractor shall document criteria and requirements obtained and determine the functional, architectural, civil, site, security, mechanical, spatial, electrical, communications, and furniture and furnishings requirements of the building and site.

The design scope shall be finalized as a direct result of these interviews.

Written Records:

As directed by the Government, prepare a written record of each design site visit, meeting, or conference, either virtual or personal, and furnish within five working days copies to the CO, COR, and each participant involved.

The written record shall include subject, names of participants, outline of discussion, and recommendation or conclusions. Number each written record for the particular project under design in consecutive order.

Design Needs List: Throughout the life of this contract the Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR a biweekly "needs" list for design related items. This list shall itemize design data required by the Contractor to advance the design in a timely manner. Each list shall include a sequence number, description of action item, name of the individual or agency responsible for satisfying the action item and remarks. Once a request for information is initiated, that item shall remain on the list until the requested information has been furnished or otherwise resolved.

Design Conferences:

Pre-Work: As part of the Pre-work Conference conducted after contract award, key representatives of the Government and the Contractor will review the design submission and review procedures specified herein, discuss the preliminary design schedule and provisions for phased completion of the Design-Build (D-B) documents with construction activities as appropriate, meet with NIST Design Review personnel and key stakeholders. Contractor shall prepare an agenda to include any other appropriate pre-design discussion.

Design Review/Finalize: After award of the contract, the Contractor shall visit the site and conduct extensive interviews, and problem-solving discussions with the individual users and other NIST personnel to acquire necessary site information, review user operations, and discuss user needs. For scheduling purposes, allow 60 days for the interview period of necessary personnel. The Contractor shall document discussions. The design shall be finalized as direct result of these meetings.

Design Review Conferences: Review conferences will be held on campus for each design for each submittal. The Contractor shall bring the personnel that developed the design submittal to the review conference. The conferences will take place the week after the review is complete.

GOVERNMENT REVIEW COMMENTS

Within 28 days after Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit a complete design schedule with submittals and review times indicated in calendar days. Generally, the Contractor shall update this schedule monthly. However, the contractor shall provide the government a minimum advance notice of 14 calendar days of changed submittal dates. Upon receipt of a submittal, the Government shall do a cursory check of quality and quantity. If a design submittal is lacking, it will be returned for correction and resubmission. The review time will begin when the corrected submittal is received. If an otherwise satisfactory design submittal is over one day late in accordance with the latest design schedule, the Government review period may be extended up to seven days.

After satisfactory submittal receipt, the Government will be allowed 28 days to review and comment on each of the Concept (10%), Schematic Design (30 - 35%), Design Development (50 - 65%) design submittal and 28 days to review and comment on the Construction Documents (95%) design submittal and any back check submittal(s), except as noted in the individual delivery orders. For each design review submittal, Government comments from the various design sections and from other concerned stakeholders involved in the review process will be made utilizing NIST’s review template.

Reviews will be for conformance with the contract. The Contractor shall respond to comments in advance of the next scheduled submittal. The response shall identify action taken with citation of location within the relevant document. Generalized statements of intention such as "will comply" or "will revise the specification" are not acceptable.

If the Contractor disagrees technically with a comment and does not intend to comply with the comment, the Contractor must clearly outline, with ample justification, the reasons for noncompliance within five days after close of the review period in order that the comment can be resolved. If the Contractor believes the action required by a comment exceeds the requirements of this contract, he shall "flag" the comment as being outside design scope. Further, the contractor shall notify the Government in writing immediately.

Review conferences will be held for each design submittal, as required by the individual delivery order. The Contractor shall bring the personnel that developed the design submittal to the review conference. These conferences will take place the week after review completion of each submittal.

During the design review process, comments will be made on the design submittals that result in changes to the drawings and specifications. The Government will pay no additional compensation to the Contractor for the incorporation of comments. Review comments are considered part of the design/build process.

DESIGN ANALYSIS

Media and Format Present the design analysis on 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch paper except that larger sheets may be used when required for graphs or other special calculation forms. All sheets shall be in reproducible form. The material may be typewritten, hand lettered, handwritten, or a combination thereof, provided it is legible. Side margins shall be 1-inch minimum to permit side binding and head-to-head printing. Bottom margins shall be 1-1/4-inches, with page numbers centered 1 inch from the bottom. The design analysis may be presented on in an electronic media format, PDF as printed softcopy and native files (DOCX, XLSX, etc.), as required by the individual delivery order.

Organization Assign the several parts and sheets of the design analysis a sequential binding number and bind them under a cover indicating the name of the facility and project number, if applicable.

The title page shall carry the designation of the submittal being made. The complete design analysis presented for final review with the final drawings and specifications shall carry the designation "FINAL DESIGN ANALYSIS" on the title page.

Design Calculations Design calculations are a part of the design analysis. When they are voluminous, bind them separately from the narrative part of the design analysis. Present the design calculations in a clean and legible form incorporating a title page and index for each volume. Furnish a table of contents, which shall be an index of the indices, when there is more than one volume. Identify the source of loading conditions, supplementary sketches, graphs, formulas, and references.

Explain assumptions and conclusions. Calculation sheets shall carry the names or initials of the computer and the checker and the dates of calculations and checking. No portion of the calculations shall be computed and checked by the same person. Failure to provide the required data in a legible form shall cause the submittal to be rejected and will require resubmission at no additional cost to the Government.

Computerized Design Analysis The design analysis shall include descriptions of the computer programs used and copies of the input data and output summaries. When the computer output is large, it may be divided into volumes at logical division points. Precede each set of computer outputs by an index and by a description of the computation performed. If several sets of computations are submitted, a general table of contents in addition to the individual indices shall accompany them. Preparation of the description that must accompany each set of outputs shall include the following:

Explain the design method, including assumptions, theories, and formulas. Include applicable diagrams, adequately identified.

State exactly the computation performed by the computer.

Provide necessary explanations of the computer printout format, symbols, and abbreviations.

Use adequate and consistent notation.

Provide sufficient information to permit manual checks of the results.

DRAWINGS

General Prepare drawings using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) so that they are well-arranged and present complete information.

The Contractor shall prepare the drawings with such clarity that the work could be constructed without additional assistance from the Contractor.

Drawings shall be complete. Unnecessary work such as duplicate views, notes and lettering, and repetition of details shall not be permitted.

Do not show standard details not applicable to the project and minimize unnecessary wasted space. Do not include details of standard products or items that are adequately covered by specifications on the drawings. Detail the drawings such that conformance with the contract can be checked and to the extent that shop drawings can be checked.

Do not use shop drawings as design drawings.

The Contractor shall use standard NIST title blocks and borders on drawings. An index of drawings shall be included with each submittal. The Government will furnish the Contractor drawing numbers for inclusion in the title blocks of the drawings.

CAD Drawings CAD drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of the NIST standard for CAD deliverables, or as directed by the CO.

SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Specifications The specifications for a project shall be edited and submitted graphic highlighted (via word processor or specification software) at the 65% and 95% Review submittal stage, or at a different stage if directed by the CO. Manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets will not be accepted as a substitute for the “products” portion of the specifications, nor any other part. Catalog cut sheets may be added to the Basis of Design Narrative, but not as a substitute for specifications.

Project specifications shall be furnished in CSI MasterFormat. Each specification volume shall include a cover page and table of contents and be furnished electronically acceptable to the COR.

The Cover page shall include:

Project title, activity and location Construction contract number and delivery order number Construction Contractor's name and address Design firm's name and address Names of design team members responsible for each Contractor prepared technical discipline of the project specification Name and signature of a principal of the design firm Line for the designated Government representative to sign and date for the Government.

Submittal Register The contractor shall develop the submittal requirements during the design phase of the contract by producing a Constructor Submittal Schedule, in accordance with Division 01 Specification Section 013200, Construction Progress Documentation, unless otherwise directed by the CO in coordination with the COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for listing required construction submittals necessary for to ensure compliance with the project requirements. The Register shall identify submittal items such as shop drawings, manufacturer’s literature, certificates of compliance, material samples, guarantees, test results, etc. that the Contractor shall submit for review and / or approval action during the life of the contract or delivery order. The DOR shall edit the submittal register and specifications to designate which submittals are for DOR approval or for DOR information only and indicate which submittals are for Government Information and/or Review Compliance. See Division 01 Specification Section 013300, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall maintain and update the submittal register during construction.

SURVEYING & MAPPING

Site Survey: A site survey is provided within the CUP POR and CUP POR App. If the Contractor requires additional site survey information, the Contractor shall provide the survey in accordance with the requirements listed below.

Site survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a registered land surveyor. The final survey shall be signed and sealed by that surveyor. Survey accuracy shall be third order for topographic surveys and second order for GPS control. The survey shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Map Accuracy Standard and FGCC Geometric Accuracy Standards and Specifications for using GPS Relative Positioning Techniques.

The survey shall be provided in CAD and/or ArcGIS in accordance with the Drawings requirements section above.

The survey shall be scaled at 1:500, with one-foot contour intervals. Contour lines shall be continuous 2-Dimensional polylines with X and Y coordinates along the same Z elevation. Contours shall be created by a TIN (triangular irregular network) of the surveyed point data utilizing land development software. The TIN shall be an accurate model of the existing site. One TIN shall be developed for the entire site. Major (five foot) and minor (one foot) contour intervals shall be placed on separate CAD layers. Contours shall be dashed, with different line weights differentiating the minor and major contours. Spot elevations shall be provided as necessary to clearly delineate the topography, including all high and low points.

Horizontal control shall be based on the NAD83 system. Vertical control shall be based on the NAVD88 system. Coordinate and/or elevation information shall be provided for traverse points, benchmarks, grid ticks, and grid reference points. Each drawing sheet shall include a north arrow and a drawing scale.

Major features affecting the topography shall be shown, including buildings, roads, channels, swales, and wetlands. The type of construction (brick, wood, metal, etc.) and finish floor elevations shall be indicated for all buildings and structures.

The survey shall show all existing utilities (aerial, surface, and subsurface). The type, size, top and invert elevations, direction of flow, and utility owner shall be indicated.

Underground utilities shall be located by Miss Utility. The surveyor shall perform test pits as necessary to verify the location and depth of underground utilities. The surveyor shall repair utilities to their original condition if damaged by the test pit excavation. Test pits shall be coordinated with the installation or municipality prior to any excavation.

The survey shall show all paved areas, including equipment pads. The type of pavement and the location of curb and gutter shall be shown.

The survey shall show the location, type, and size of individual trees, or, if applicable, the existing tree lines.

The minimum text size for notes, narrative, and tables shall be 12 point. All other text shall be at least 10 point.

Submit the survey in accordance with Division 01 Specification Section 013300, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for Government Compliance Review.

Existing Building Conditions Survey:

Limited existing record and as-built drawings are available. The Government will provide available Record Drawings (final AE design drawings) and As-Built Drawings to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall verify available drawings and survey the area(s) of work to supplement available information. Contractor conduct surveys shall be in accordance with the requirements listed below.

The Contractor shall accurately measure all spaces in the existing facility and determine the location of all partitions, ceilings, openings, doors, windows, structural elements, utilities, cranes, and permanently installed pieces of scientific equipment.

The survey shall include and accurately locate all ductwork, including size and elevation above the floor.

The survey shall include and accurately locate building piping, including size and elevation above the floor. The piping survey shall include the location of valves, cleanouts, traps and interceptors.

The survey shall include and accurately locate wiring, conduit, junction boxes, cable management systems, and lighting, including size and elevation above the floor. Coordinate with NIST COR regarding including information related to security systems.

The survey shall include and accurately locate scientific equipment not scheduled for relocation by NIST, including brackets, rails, mountings and connections to existing utilities.

The survey may utilize CAD documentation of the existing facility provided by NIST, but the existing CAD documentation shall not be considered accurate in lieu of survey information.

The survey will include non-destructive investigations. Removal of permanently installed construction shall not be required unless authorized by the COR. The survey will include accessible mechanical spaces, above ceiling conditions where access panels or removal of ceiling panels permits access, and accessible chases.

The survey in conjunction with available information shall be used to develop a three-dimensional Building Information Modeling (BIM) model of the entire facility to be used in design and in the development of phased construction. The BIM model shall include surveyed conditions, including utilities, and shall clearly indicate where lack of access results in uncertain conditions regarding the continuity of utility infrastructure.

Submit the survey in accordance with Division 01 Specification Section 013300, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for Government Compliance Review.

Hazardous materials survey: If the Government requires a Hazardous Material survey, the Contractor shall provide the survey in accordance with the requirements listed below.

The contractor shall perform a comprehensive survey of the facility to determine the presence of hazardous materials in accordance with ASTM E 1903-11, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process. The survey shall include but not limited to the following:

Asbestos Conduct an asbestos building materials survey. The survey must be performed by an asbestos inspector accredited under the Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to perform building inspections. The survey shall include:

Compiling a homogeneous materials list Collecting bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing building materials Sample analysis Contractor shall collect bulk samples in accordance with AHERA protocols. Collection of bulk samples requires the removal of small quantities of building materials. Contractor shall apply a temporary patch that may not match the original finish without written authorization from the COR.

Lead-Based Surveys:

Contractor shall conduct a lead-based survey of paint coatings and piping materials on the interior and exterior of the facility.

Mercury, PCBs and Other Hazardous Materials Inspect the structures for the presence of lamps and electrical equipment that may contain mercury (such as fluorescent tubes) or PCBs (such as hydraulics, transformers and/or ballasts). Inspect accessible equipment for markings indicating the PCB content. Note any other hazardous materials or unmarked containers present in the structures. Estimate the quantity and size of all items identified under this task and provide a cost estimate for their disposal.

DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Concept (10%) Submittal In addition to active participation in the design conferences specified in paragraph 1.6.D, the DOR shall provide a Concept (10%) submittal of design interview documents as described below. These drawings shall be based on interviews conducted by the Contractor with NIST customer(s), and user(s) as necessary to determine functional, spatial, and operational requirements. The purpose of this submittal is primarily to ensure that the Contractor is working towards a facility and site layout that will be acceptable to the Government.

The Government will review the drawings according to article 1.7, GOVERNMENT REVIEWS. The Contractor shall obtain Government acceptance prior to proceeding to the next design phase.

Design submittals, including any resubmittals, shall contain quantity and items described in article 1.4, QUANTITY OF DESIGN SUBMITTALS and interview documentation with any updates. Resubmittal shall include revised drawings and any related documentation resulting from the review of the submittal and any additional interviews necessary to finalize customer and user requirements. The design submittal shall contain as a minimum, the following:

Pre-Design Studies: The Contractor shall provide predesign studies in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

Site Layout Plan The Contractor shall provide a site layout plan showing the proposed layout of the building, roads, parking and other paved areas, retaining walls, etc. The plan shall be provided to scale. While a grading plan is not required at this stage, the submittal shall, as a minimum, demonstrate the intended drainage patterns and the requirements for major cut and fill or retaining structures. The intent of this submission will be to sufficiently demonstrate that the required functions of the site can be met within the site constraints given with a layout that is acceptable to the government. The submittal will include an explanation of objectives and factors influencing siting decisions and a general overview of major site features, such as building orientation, drainage patterns, parking provisions, traffic circulation and delivery access, provisions for the handicapped, security requirements, etc.

Architectural Floor Plan The Contractor shall provide floor plans drawn to scale that shows the proposed room locations. The plans shall clearly indicate each building room name and its assigned NIST Division or Group.

Test Fit Plans The Contractor shall provide test fit plans of all spaces including equipment and furniture locations.

Phasing Plans The Contractor shall provide phasing plans indicating the Contractor’s proposed strategy for phasing the work. The phasing shall endeavor to minimize disruption to existing occupancies to the maximum extent possible.

Separate plans shall be provided for each phase of the work, and shall include at a minimum the following:

The building areas that will be affected The scope of work intended for each area of the facility during the phase Indications of which affected areas will be occupied or unoccupied Anticipated cut off and capping points for existing utilities Temporary services anticipated as required to maintain utility service to occupied spaces affected by the work.

Schematic Design (30 - 35%) or Design Development (50 – 65%) Submittal: The review of this submittal is primarily to ensure that the contract documents and design analysis are proceeding in a timely manner and that the design criteria are being correctly interpreted. The design submittal shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

Site Development Design Analysis: A narrative description of siting requirements and design rationale for roads, streets, parking facilities, earthwork, utilities, and other related site aspects shall be provided. The design analysis shall address the following:

Orientation: Unless otherwise indicated in the delivery order, buildings shall be oriented to take advantage of passive solar heating and cooling where feasible. The orientation may deviate if detailed solar studies indicate an alternate orientation is more energy efficient; if the topography does not accommodate proper orientation and there are no viable alternate sites; or if a building to be heated by solar radiation requires an alternate orientation for maximum solar exposure. A full explanation of the building orientation shall be included in the design analysis.

Storm Drainage: Present the design computations of new storm drainage and an analysis of the existing storm drainage to which the new will be connected, as necessary to comply with local requirement regarding safe conveyance downstream.

Roof Drainage: The roof drainage system shall be designed in accordance with the National Plumbing Code. Collection of roof drain downspouts that discharge onto paved areas in an underground piping system is preferred in order to avoid icing problems for pedestrians in cold weather. The interior roof drainage system shall be coordinated with all other design disciplines to avoid conflicts with mechanical piping and ductwork, structural components, etc.

Sanitary Sewers: A description of existing and proposed sanitary sewer facilities and supporting design computations shall be provided.

Water Service: A description of existing and proposed water service for the proposed facility shall be provided. Adequacy of existing system and additions required to properly service and provide fire protection for the new facility shall be included.

Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management: A description of erosion and sediment control and storm water management requirements, design, and design rationale shall be provided in accordance with local and State requirements.

Drawings shall include:

Topographic and site survey plan.

Demolition Plan: Items to be removed, abandoned and relocated shall be clearly indicated with a legend. An asbestos and lead paint survey shall be conducted where demolition work is required.

Grading Plan: A grading plan shall be provided including:

Existing topography, including contours with sufficient spot elevations to establish existing ground surface in high and low areas. Existing buildings, roads, streets, parking areas, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water lines, gas lines, steam lines, etc., to remain shall be shown. The base line and benchmark information shall be identified.

New buildings, roads, parking facilities, etc. shall be shown.

New grading including the finish floor elevations for new buildings and other structures with contours and spot elevations in sufficient detail to develop the drainage pattern as well as earthwork quantities.

Locations of inlets, storm and sanitary manholes, water valve, electric manholes and other utility structures visible at grade on the plan shall be indicated. New utility lines serving the utilities shall not be shown on this plan.

Storm water management detention areas shall be shown if required.

Utilities Plans:

Existing and new utilities shall be shown, including but not limited to sanitary sewers, force mains, water lines, storm drainage, roof drains, gas lines, subdrainage, and foundation drains. Electrical and telephone lines may be shown on an electrical utility plan. New and existing buildings, roads, parking areas etc. shall be shown.

Contours and spot elevations shall not be shown. Plans are to be organized in accordance with local jurisdictional authority. The plans shall clearly present:

Existing and new sanitary sewers and force mains including manhole and cleanout locations. Size of sanitary sewers and force mains shall be shown.

Existing and new water distribution and service lines, including valve and fire hydrant locations. Sizes of service and distribution lines shall be shown.

Existing and new storm drainage system and roof drainage with inlets, manholes, and headwalls indicated. Size of storm drains shall be shown.

Existing and new steam and/or gas distribution and service lines including valves.

Utilities to be abandoned, relocated, or removed.

Layout Plan: Layout dimensions for new features shall be shown. Base lines used to lay out the new work shall be clearly identified. The use of coordinates for locating new features is acceptable, but base line layouts are preferable. Layout data may be shown on the Utilities Plan if feasible. If the project has numerous utilities, a separate layout plan shall be prepared for clarity.

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan: Temporary erosion and sediment control measures for the construction activity shall be shown.

Storm Water Management Plans: Proposed permanent treatment facility shall be shown with sufficient details and notes to comply with local jurisdictional authority.

Outline Specifications: Appropriate guide specifications shall be selected and listed for the aspects of the project.

Anticipated permit requirements for water and wastewater features shall be described.

Geotechnical The geotechnical report shall be a complete standalone document and shall be stamped and signed by a registered Professional Engineer (PE), specializing in geotechnical engineering consultation and having experience in the project's geographical region.

The report shall address all the geotechnical requirements and shall include descriptions/details of the following:

Project Location Project Description: The type of structures (number of stories, type of construction (steel, concrete, masonry), basement, slab-on-grade, pavement types, etc.

Site Description: Topography, grassed, paved, existing structures etc.

Site Investigation:

Subsurface investigation: The number and depth of drill holes, test pits, CPTs etc. The type of drilling method used (SPT, auger, wash boring, rock coring etc.). A subsurface exploration plan shall be included as an appendix showing the location of all borings, test pits, CPTs etc.

Final boring logs shall be included as an appendix to the report, and they shall also be shown on the contract drawings. Include soils profiles if available.

Laboratory Testing: The number and type of tests performed. Test results shall be provided as an appendix to the report.

Subsurface Conditions:

Regional geology: A description of the regional geology at the project site.

Soil stratigraphy: A discussion of the different soil types and layers encountered, consistency and Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blow counts specific to the project site.

Bedrock stratigraphy: A discussion of the different rock layers, types, quality, RQD, etc.

Groundwater: Discuss groundwater depths encountered and discuss impacts it will have during construction.

Foundation Design: Include applicable references used and assumptions made in the foundation analysis. Include design structural loads and allowable settlements. Provide allowable soil/rock bearing capacity, minimum and maximum footing sizes or type and sizes of deep foundation elements and magnitude of anticipated settlements. Calculations to support the foundation recommendations shall be included as an appendix.

Pavement Design: Include applicable references used and assumptions made. Provide information of the type of traffic (type and frequency of vehicle passes) anticipated on the pavements and the subgrade type and strength used in the analysis. Provide recommended final pavement sections and indicate what design method (strength, Frost reduced subgrade strength, Frost limited subgrade frost penetration method) it was based on. Discuss pavement subdrainage.

Earthwork: Discuss what soils are considered satisfactory and unsatisfactory for fill and backfill for buildings, paved areas and overlot areas. Indicate the compaction and moisture control requirements and by test methods it will be compared to Modified Proctor. Indicate if subgrade/soil stabilization will be required. If stabilization is required discuss the method of stabilization.

Include a discussion with supporting documentation on any other related geotechnical matter that is necessary as a part of this contract (i.e. slope stability, Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE walls, etc.).

Details: Include any foundation and pavement details that would enhance or clarify the design recommendations.

Landscape, Planting and Turfing The landscape planting design narrative shall describe the analysis of existing site conditions, including an indication of existing plant materials that are to remain on the site. The statement of concept shall indicate specific site problems related to proposed development and the rationale for proposed plant locations. The narrative shall also include a list of suggested types and sizes of plant materials which are to be used, based upon the designated functional and visual criteria. Native species shall be used for all planting materials.

The drawings shall be prepared in scale with the site layout and grading plans, and shall include reference coordinates, north arrows, graphic scales and appropriate legends. An overall planting layout shall be developed and enlarged detail plans of specific areas shall be provided as needed to clarify requirements. The proposed layout shall indicate shade trees, evergreen trees, flowering trees, shrub masses, etc. according to designated functional and visual criteria. A legend including sizes of plants recommended for each of the above categories shall be provided. The drawings and subsequent plans shall indicate existing and proposed buildings, paved areas, signs, lights, transformers, dumpster areas, storm drainage system, and other structures and utilities.

Architectural

a) References used in the design shall be listed, including Government design documents and industry standards.

b) A design narrative shall provide a summary of rooms and functional spaces, their names, numbers, and area in square feet, adjacencies, and circulation. A statement of interior and exterior design concepts and the rationale behind major design decisions shall be provided. A building code analysis shall be included.

c) Design narrative shall include LEED checklist and certification strategy narrative indicating that LEED certification has been achieved by the design in coordination with other design disciplines.

d) Drawings shall include North arrows, graphic scales, dimensions, and appropriate legends. Drawings shall include at a minimum, demolition plans, floor plans, laboratory plans, laboratory equipment plans, roof plan, reflected ceiling plans, building elevations, building sections, wall sections and details, interior elevations of laboratory areas including equipment elevations, door schedule, partition types and details, finish schedule and details, storefront and window details, and other detail plans as required. Plans shall indicate space/room names and numbers, dimensions, column lines, and detail references.

e) Restrooms, interior elevations and other specialized areas shall be drawn to 1/4"=1’-0” scale, dimensioned, and shall show interior features.

f) Special interior design features such as fascia, soffits, lighting troughs, etc. shall be indicated with interior elevations. Building and wall sections shall indicate locations or conditions to be further detailed.

g) A finish schedule shall be provided indicating materials, finishes, textures, patterns, and colors.

h) Required equipment, including laboratory equipment, shall be shown on the drawings, including an equipment list.

i) Special graphics or informational displays to be provided shall be listed.

j) Schedules shall be provided for doors and windows. These schedules shall indicate sizes, types, and details for items shown on the floor plans. A wall/partition schedule of types, construction, fire ratings, etc. shall be provided and keyed to the plans.

k) Hardware sets shall be indicated using BHMA designations. Security locking systems shall also be indicated.

l) Fire protection plans and analysis shall be provided. Exit capacities, travel paths and distances, fire extinguisher locations, etc. shall be indicated on the plans.

m) Signage plans and elevations shall be provided indicating a comprehensive wayfinding system.

n) Outline specifications based on the appropriate guide specifications shall be provided for all aspects of the project.

Interior Design An Interior Design (ID) package shall be provided presenting the selection and sampling of applied finishes, including materials, colors, textures and patterns utilized in the building's interior architectural features. The ID shall be based on interviews conducted by the Contractor with the customer(s) and user(s) as necessary to ascertain finish preferences.

Finish samples shall be presented in an organized fashion, with similar rooms or areas receiving like finishes grouped into separate finish schemes. Each scheme shall have a written description of material, using the same material abbreviations and notes that appear on the Room Finish Schedule and Legend in the drawings. Samples shall indicate true pattern, color and texture. Photographs or colored photocopies of materials are not acceptable. Samples shall be large enough to indicate a complete repeat pattern for design. If paint manufacturers' color names and numbers are used for reference, the paint finish (i.e. gloss, semi-gloss, flat, etc.) shall be indicated.

Signage samples showing material finish and colors shall be provided. Signage emblems, striping, letters, numbers, and logos shall be indicated. The location and message for signage shall be indicated on a separate sheet. The interior designer shall consider visual appearance, organization, location, structural supports (if required), and relation to other base graphics.

Samples shall be firmly supported and anchored, with large or heavy samples secured with mechanical fasteners, Velcro, or double-sided foam tape. Rubber cement or glue shall not be used. The maximum page foldout width shall be 25 inches, with no foldouts on the top or bottom of the pages. Supplemental color boards may also be used for presentation purposes.

Three sets of the ID package shall be submitted in 8-1/2" x 11" format in binders. Each binder shall be identified on the spine and front cover by title, project number, percentage phase and submission date. The project title, location, architectural firm name, page number, and date shall be on the bottom of each page or module. The package shall be organized as follows:

Title page Table of contents Design objectives: A statement of design objectives explaining the interior design philosophy of the facility, including energy efficiency, safety, health, maintenance, image, and functional flexibility.

Interior floor plan Interior sample finish boards: Scheme A, Scheme B, Scheme C, etc.

Room finish schedule Signage Signage plan Structural Design Provide in the 30-35% submittal:

References used in the design, including Government design documents and industry standards.

The design criteria - defined and identified, to include, but not be limited to:

Seismic site class, design category, and seismic design factors;

Ultimate design wind speed, Vult (3-second), mph, and nominal design wind speed Vasd, as determined in accordance with current IBC requirements.

Gravity loads to be used in the structural design, defined and identified;

Snow load design criteria;

Equipment (MEP) operating loads/weights.

Proposed structural systems for each area or element and the material properties for the structural systems and elements.

Areas for vibration isolation and resistance shall be identified.

The method of providing lateral stability for the structural system to meet seismic and wind load requirements. Sufficient calculations to verify the adequacy of the method shall be provided.

Proposed structural systems for each area or element and the material properties for the structural systems and elements.

Any special structural conditions or systems.

Outline specifications.

Provide in the 50-65% submittal:

All references used in the design, including Government design documents and industry standards.

The design criteria - defined and identified, to include, but not be limited to:

Seismic site class, design category, and seismic design factors;

Ultimate design wind speed, Vult (3-second), mph, and nominal design wind speed Vasd, as determined in accordance with current IBC requirements.

Gravity loads to be used in the structural design, defined and identified;

Snow load design criteria;

Equipment (MEP) operating loads/weights.

Proposed structural systems for each area or element and the material properties for the structural systems and elements.

Areas for vibration isolation and resistance shall be identified.

The method of providing lateral stability for the structural system to meet seismic and wind load requirements. Sufficient calculations to verify the adequacy of the method shall be provided.

Proposed structural systems for each area or element and the material properties for the structural systems and elements.

Any special structural conditions or systems.

Calculations, including computer analyses (which shall include loading diagrams, input, and output), for all principal roof, floor, and foundation members. Computer software used shall be widely accepted, commercially available programs. Sufficient documentation shall be provided to interpret input and output.

Calculations shall be furnished for structural members and elements.

The structural drawings shall be coordinated with all other design disciplines, including the radiation shielding design. The structural drawings shall contain that information required by current IBC requirements and, at a minimum, the following information:

The allowable soil bearing pressure; lateral soil pressures, if applicable; modulus of subgrade.

Material properties, including yield stresses of structural materials used.

The design roof and floor live loads used in the design of all new areas/wings and those areas of the existing facility affected or impacted by this project.

The locations of areas requiring special floor flatness, including criteria used.

The location of areas requiring vibration isolation and proposed isolation method.

The design parameters for wind design (Ultimate design wind speed Vult, nominal design wind speed; Vasd, nominal design wind speed); Risk Category, Wind Exposure, internal pressure coefficient; exterior components and cladding wind pressures to be used in the design of exterior components and cladding not specifically designed by the registered design professional or Structural Engineer of Record.

The design parameters for snow design (Pg, Pf, Ce, I, Ct).

The seismic Risk Category; Importance Factor, Ie; Mapped spectral response acceleration parameters, Ss and S1; Seismic site class, Design spectral response acceleration parameters, SDS and SD1; Seismic design category; Basic seismic force- resisting system(s); Design base shear(s); Seismic response coefficient(s), Cs; Response modification coefficient(s), R; and analysis procedure(s) used.

The structural drawings shall include plans, sections, details, and notes to clearly describe the work. Drawings showing roof and floor framing plans, including principal members, shall be provided. A foundation plan shall be furnished showing main footings and grade beams, where applicable, and footing elevations. Where beam, column, and footing schedules are used, schedules shall be provided with sufficient information to install. Typical sections shall be furnished for roof, floor, and foundation conditions. Structural sections shall be included for special conditions and spaces requiring special loading, high bays, pits, or crane supports. Typical bar bending diagrams shall be shown if applicable.

The structural drawings shall contain guidelines, notes, and/or requirements for minimum inspection and testing for each type of structural system or element to be performed for Quality Control.

The structural drawings shall contain guidelines, notes, and/or requirements for special inspections (Quality Assurance) for each type of structural system or element as required by the governing codes.

Outline specifications based on the appropriate guide specifications shall be provided.

Plumbing All references used in the design including Government design documents and industry standards.

Investigation of conditions and capacity of existing utilities to service the needs for domestic water, sanitary sewage, storm water, natural gas and compressed air required under the delivery order.

Justification and brief description of the types of plumbing fixtures, piping materials and equipment proposed for use shall be provided.

Detailed calculations for systems such as sizing of waste and water piping; water heaters and pumps.

Written explanation and technical backup information as to how the work shall contribute to the overall project goal for hot water generation using renewable solar energy.

Locations and general arrangement of plumbing fixtures, major equipment, and locations for connections to laboratory shall be indicated. Plans showing incoming and leaving building services. Location of radioactive and chemical waste, and waste recovery systems shall be included.

Plumbing drawings shall be coordinated with all other design disciplines. The drawings shall contain the plans and isometric riser diagrams of all areas including:

Potable water systems Non potable water Sanitary sewer Storm sewer Rainwater Harvesting systems Sanitary vent systems Deionized water systems Natural gas systems Include applicable symbols and abbreviations.

When included as part of the delivery order, include mechanical equipment room plans showing block layout of major pieces of equipment including but not limited to hot water generation equipment, hot water recirculation pumps, sump pumps, sewage pumps, radioactive waste tanks, graywater…