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OMAHA DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT OMAHA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE MODIFIED

Chapter 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS MAY 2019 Chapter 2 SITE DESIGN JULY 2019 Chapter 3 ENGINEERING SURVEYS MAY 2019 Chapter 4 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS MAY 2019 Chapter 5 PAVEMENT, GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND OTHER CIVIL JULY 2019 Chapter 6 ENVIRONMENTAL JULY 2019 Chapter 7 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MAY 2019 Chapter 8 INTERIOR DESIGN APRIL 2019 Chapter 9 STRUCTURAL MAY 2019 Chapter 10 MECHANICAL APRIL 2019 Chapter 11 FIRE PROTECTION APRIL 2019 Chapter 12 ELECTRICAL JUL 2019 Chapter 12AT ELECTRICAL ATTACHMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 JUL 2019 Chapter 13 SAFETY AND HEALTH MAY 2019 Chapter 14 CHEMICAL AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL

MEASUREMENTS (Reserved For Future Use)

JUL 2019

Chapter 15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, COMPLIANCE AND

PERMITS

MAY 2019

Chapter 16 ADVANCED MODELING REQUIREMNTS AND TECHNIQUES MAY 2019 Chapter 16-1 AMENDMENT – MODIFICATION EXAMPLE MAY 2019 Chapter 17 DESIGN ANALYSIS MAY 2019 Chapter 18 SPECIFICATIONS MAY 2019 Chapter 19 CHECKING G-AE SUBMITTALS (SHOP DRAWINGS) MAY 2019 Chapter 20 COST ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS MAY 2019 Chapter 21 CONTRACT PAYMENT PROCEDURES MAY 2019 Chapter 22 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT MAY 2019 Chapter 22AT PROJECT ENERGY SUMMARY SECTION OF THE DESIGN

ANALYSIS (DA) - SAMPLE

MAY 2019

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1 OBJECTIVE OF GUIDE

2 DESIGN CRITERIA, REGULATIONS, MANUALS AND STANDARDS

2.1 CRITERIA ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

2.1.1 Highest Priority References

2.1.2 Moderate Priority References

2.1.3 Baseline Priority References

2.1.4 Enclosures with no Order of Precedence

3 DESIGN PHASES

4 ESTIMATES

5 SCOPE AND SCHEDULE OF CONTRACT SERVICES

6 REVIEW PROCEDURES

6.1 DRCHECKS AUTOMATED REVIEW SYSTEM

7 AUSTERITY IN DESIGN

8 USE OF COMPUTER-AIDED ANALYTICAL PROGRAMS

8.1 IDENTIFY PROGRAMS

8.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS

8.3 DATA FILES

8.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

9 SAFETY

10 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

11 ADVANCED MODELING (CAD/BIM/CIM/GIS)

12 UNITS OF MEASURE

12.1 METRIC

12.1.1 Hard Metric

12.1.2 Soft Metric

12.2 NEUTRAL MEASURES

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13 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

14 REAL ESTATE

15 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

16 ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS/FIELD VISITS

16.1 PROJECT FEATURES

16.2 FEATURE IDENTIFICATION

17 VALUE ENGINEERING

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1 OBJECTIVE OF GUIDE.

The objective of this guide is to instruct the designers on the standards, policies, and basic requirements to be used in the preparation of design analyses, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for construction projects assigned to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Omaha District (NWO). Most often, this guide will be referenced or appended to a statement of work on a contract for Architectural & Engineering (AE) services. While this guide may be referenced via other contracting mechanisms, it is written with the assumption that AE services are part of the referenced contract’s statement of work. The designer must be thoroughly familiar with the applicable contents of this guide and with the whole system of instructional guides to efficiently design a project for USACE - Omaha District.

2 DESIGN CRITERIA, REGULATIONS, MANUALS AND STANDARDS.

Design all facilities in accordance with this Guide; the USACE Manual entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", EM 385-1-1; US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards; UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) and associated references. The AE Statement of Services (AESOS) may contain or reference specific instructions, design phases, and/or project-specific requirements, which take precedence over this guide. Additional criteria references are provided under each discipline section of this Omaha District Design Guide (ODDG).

Utilize the most current edition of the code or criteria (with changes) available at the time of contract award – unless noted otherwise. Any deviations to this direction will be defined in the individual AESOS and supersede any baseline requirements defined herein.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

29 CFR 1910 US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and

Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines.

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements).

UFC 1-200-02 High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) Requirements.

UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

USACE – Omaha District

DR 385-1-1 Omaha District Safety and Occupational Health Program.

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2.1 CRITERIA ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

While effort is made to coordinate project requirements, criteria, and standards, conflicts may arise during the design process. Reconcile conflicts in compliance with the following priorities and as directed by authorized Government personnel. Identify conflicts to the Government and document resolution in the project design analysis.

2.1.1 Highest Priority References

Highest Order of Precedence Items are overarching requirements defined by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and United States legal Codes (USCs) including:

1. The applicable DFARs, FARs, CFRs, USCs, and associated Orders of Precedence defined by these regulations.

2. Concerns associated with life safety and welfare in application of codes and criteria to which this contract is subject.

2.1.2 Moderate Priority References

Moderate Priority References are targeted clarifications, corrections, and/or revisions to the original contract.

Moderate Priority References supersede Baseline Priority References to the extent that they modify the baseline requirements - but are be superseded by Highest Priority References.

1. The project AESOS including specific requirements, standards, and criteria referenced.

2. Published DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) as applicable to the scope of the project, including specific criteria, versions, and references contained therein. See UFC 1-200-01 (DoD Building Code) for basic implementation, scoping, and applicability statements for the UFCs.

3. Other Government, service, and/or agency “baseline” criteria sets as defined by the project AESOS.

2.1.3 Baseline Priority References

1. Government criteria, references, and standards defined by this ODDG, as applicable to the project.

2. Industry criteria, references, and standards, as referenced and as applicable to the project.

2.1.4 Enclosures with no Order of Precedence

The following enclosures are provided as supporting material for the contractor to complete the project. These items are supplementary and additive in nature and must be integrated into the design in order to meet overarching project goals and requirements.

Construction Security Plans (CSPs).

Sustainability Third-Party Certification (TPC) checklists.

3 DESIGN PHASES.

Project scope, requirements, and criteria are described in the AESOS and associated requirements documents.

Design is usually accomplished in phases as outlined in paragraph 5 below, but see the project statement of services for project-specific design phases and deliverable requirements. Prepare the drawings, design analysis, 1-5 specifications, and cost estimate for each phase in accordance with instructions contained within the appropriate chapters of this guide and the AESOS.

4 ESTIMATES.

Follow the Cost Engineering Instructions in this guide and as amended by the AESOS. Prior to preparing an estimate, visit and/or contact Omaha District Cost Engineering Branch for clarification of the latest format.

5 SCOPE AND SCHEDULE OF CONTRACT SERVICES.

The specific design phase requirements for a project are defined in the AESOS. AE contracts with this District normally provide for one or more of the following design phases:

• Programming/Planning Phase and/or Design Kickoff/Charrette – up to 10% design complete.

• Concept Design Phase – 10 or 15% design complete.

• Schematic Design Phase – 15% thru 35% design complete, to include draft/final design-build (D-B) request for proposal (RFP) bridging documents.

• Design Development Phase – 35% thru 65% design complete.

• Construction Documents Phase – 65% thru 100% design complete.

• Ready to Advertise, Solicitation and Contract Award Phases – all efforts between 100% design complete and construction contract award.

AE services contracts may contain optional provisions, such as a value engineering review/participation, preparing color boards and furniture packages, checking of shop drawings, preparing as-built drawings, or providing engineering services during construction. Occasionally, AE contracts are for special services such as preparation of master planning studies or special reports. During the progress of the design, minor changes in basic design criteria, which are within the general scope of work, should be expected by the AE. Make necessary adjustments in work accordingly. Provide all documents required by a submittal at one time. The incremental submission of the required documents at any stage (i.e. concept, schematic designs, finals) is not acceptable, except when specifically authorized in writing. It is the designer's responsibility to complete competent, properly coordinated, and thoroughly checked design documents according to the agreed-upon contract schedules.

6 REVIEW PROCEDURES.

Design verification requires Government and stakeholder review to a degree commensurate with the complexity of the project. Submittals and reviews may be required at any of the various phases. Such review will not relieve the Architect-Engineer from performing all contract requirements, except as may be waived by written instruction. The AESOS will indicate the specific review format and methodology required. All data prepared by the AE will be reviewed by the Government for conformance with contract requirements; however, it is important that before submission the AE carefully review the design and carefully check and coordinate all elements thereof to insure that the design is clear, consistent and complete. The AE will comply with all comments noted, except as provided below, making the necessary corrections on the original drawings or data sheets. If, during the correction of data, a difference of opinion develops concerning the marked corrections, or if there are any additional changes found necessary by the AE, contact the USACE Project Manager via telephone and discuss these differences. In order to facilitate checking, if either (1) the AE has made changes other than those necessary to comply with contract comments or (2) following attempts to resolve differences, there are still District comments which are not complied with, the AE will annotate the "District Comments" in the manner prescribed hereafter. Such explanatory notes will fully explain the reasons for non-compliance. In the event that a comment was mutually agreed upon by the District to be withdrawn or partially changed, such annotation will indicate the telecon date and who at the District agreed to the non-compliance (i.e., Provide ceramic tile in lieu of stained concrete in Toilet 102, because . . . per telecon . . .

date . . . between Smith and Peters).

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6.1 DRCHECKS AUTOMATED REVIEW SYSTEM.

Omaha District utilizes an automated review comment tracking tool called DrChecks – a component of the ProjNet integrated design and construction review platform administered by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The DrChecks review system (https://www.projnet.org) connects AE firms, stakeholders, and USACE to a central database, making possible the electronic collection, evaluation, and tracking of design review comments and responses.

When used, the DrChecks review process is intended to expedite and archive the process described in the “Review Procedures” paragraph above. Include full reports of review comments and responses as part of subsequent design analysis submittals. Utilize the reporting functions of DrChecks to generate these reports. Coordinate with the USACE Project Manager.

7 AUSTERITY IN DESIGN.

Perform all design and construction consistent with principles of maximum economy. Such economy can only be gained by applying the greatest amount of architectural excellence in a way that is sensitive to the surrounding community, is consistent to the specific needs of the building's users, is aesthetically compatible with the local environment, is responsive to the issues of energy efficiency, and is harmonious with the highest principles of good design. Select materials and finishes to provide the best blend of visual appearance, maintainability, and low first cost. Where the designer has made choices which are called into question by the reviewers, it is Omaha District's policy not to require change to the design except where valid and specific reasons can be identified. Mere differences in design opinion are insufficient reasons to require the designer to change the aesthetic direction of his product.

8 USE OF COMPUTER-AIDED ANALYTICAL PROGRAMS.

Omaha District encourages the use of computer-aided analytical and design tools in whenever this will result in cost reductions and/or improved design. When used, comply with the following instructions. These instructions establish procedures to facilitate monitoring of such use to assure that designs consistent with conventional methods and USACE standards are attained, and that maximum benefits are realized from system integration and data feedback.

8.1 IDENTIFY PROGRAMS.

Furnish write-ups or identify programs, which the AE intends to use on major features of the work as part of the preliminary submittal. Include sufficient detail so that the general method of solution and problem limitations may be identified and test problem data may be assembled for trial runs by USACE, if desired. When programs not otherwise identified are implemented while the work is in progress, include enough input data and intermediate results to afford manual checks on the final results.

8.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.

When designs are accomplished by computer-aided analytical programs, the design analysis will include description of design methods, including assumptions, theories, and technical formulas employed. Copies of computer program input data and output listings will be presented, annotated in language understandable by personnel not familiar with the computer program systems, and accompanied by diagrams and notations of sufficient detail to facilitate manual checks of final results. Computer programs employed will be described so that the general methods of solution and program limitation are identified. Indicate location of the form of computer input data utilized in the design analysis.

8.3 DATA FILES.

Unless otherwise specified, data files used for final computations must be retained by the designer for the life of the construction contract. Provide these materials to USACE, without additional cost, at any time during said period, and with each electronic design submittal package.

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8.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

The District's approval of any computer program or acceptance of computed results does not relieve an AE of any responsibility for accuracy of data or technical validity of assumptions and formula used.

9 SAFETY.

Include the necessary features required to produce a facility in which safety has been incorporated so as to conform to the established safety codes and regulations. Give particular attention to such safety features as snow guards, windscreens, mechanical equipment guards, stairway head clearances, handrails, access hatches, ladder climbing devices, fixed ladders, and non-slip treads.

10 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) is an integrated approach to planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining facilities in an environmentally-sensitive manner. The main objectives of sustainable design are to avoid resource depletion of energy, water, and raw materials; prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and create built environments that are livable, comfortable, safe, and productive. The Department of Defense embraces SDD principles and has outlined its goals and requirements in UFC 1-200-02. See Chapter 22, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT and the AESOS for specific requirements.

11 ADVANCED MODELING (CAD/BIM/CIM/GIS).

Advanced modeling is a subset of geospatial to include Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Information Modeling (CIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Advanced modeling deliverables are models and drawings that form a digital representation of the project design, or part thereof, comprised of "Model Elements" with Facility and Site Data. Advanced modeling deliverables must be produced and formatted to comply with the minimum quality requirements defined below. See Chapter 16, ADVANCED MODELING REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNIQUES and the AESOS for specific requirements.

12 UNITS OF MEASURE.

Complete designs in either International Standard (SI) or English inch-pounds (I-P) units of measure, as indicated in the AESOS. Do not mix units of measure on a project. If a requirement is not specified in the AESOS, utilize I-P units of measure.

12.1 METRIC.

The metric units used are the International System of Units (SI) developed and maintained by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM): The name International System of Units and the International Abbreviation SI were adopted by the 11th CGPM in 1960. In some cases both metrics SI units and English Inch- Pound (I-P) units are included in a section of the specifications: The measurements used in any particular case have been determined by the circumstances involved. Specifications requiring metric measurements may contain requirements for equipment (e.g. printers, HVAC Systems) described in I-P units; in which case no metric substitution will be allowed. Specification requiring metric measurements may include references to related non-metric industry and/or government standards; in which case the requirements of the standard govern.

Drawings up to 1:200 will use millimeters (mm) and include a note that all units are millimeters (mm) unless otherwise indicated. Numbers up to five places are acceptable, e.g., 96000. Drawings over 1:200 (site and location drawings for example) will be in meters (m) and include a note that all units are in meters (m) unless otherwise indicated. Centimeters (cm) must not be used either on drawings or in written or printed

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12.1.1 Hard Metric.

A hard metric measurement is indicated by an SI value with no expressed correlation to an I-P value (e.g. 38 mm).

Hard metric measurements are often used for field data such as distance from one point to another or distance above the floor. Products are considered to be hard metric when they are manufactured to metric dimensions or have industry recognized metric designation.

12.1.2 Soft Metric.

A soft metric measurement is indicated by an SI value which is a mathematical approximation of the I-P value shown in parentheses (e.g. 38.1 mm (1-1/2 inches)). Soft metric measurements are used for measurements pertaining to products. Test values, and other situations where the I-P units are the standard for manufacture, verification, or other controlling factor. The I-P value must govern while the metric measurement is provided for information.

12.2 NEUTRAL MEASURES.

A neutral measurement is indicated by an identifier, which has no expressed relation to either an SI or I-P value (e.g.

American Wire Gage (AWG) which indicates thickness but in itself is neither SI nor I-P).

13 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION.

Refer any inquiries regarding a specific project to USACE – Omaha District, Public Affairs Office, for a path forward. Do not publicize nor release in any manner information or data in regard to projects which are being worked on or negotiated with Omaha District. Do not discuss - prior to public release by USACE – Omaha District -a project, any future program, or any planning with anyone not directly concerned with the design of the project.

14 REAL ESTATE.

The designer will at all times zealously guard against discussing real estate concerns with property owners. Any real estate matters of a controversial or merely of an informative nature should be directed to the USACE PM by either the property owner or the AE for solution and/or answer.

15 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.

Classified information obtained from the Government will be treated in accordance with DD Form 254 and regulations specified in the contract concerning the protection of classified material. Return all such data to Omaha District upon completion of design and prior to finalization of contract.

16 ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS/FIELD VISITS.

16.1 PROJECT FEATURES.

Many projects contain features, which must be built exactly as designed. Any changes to accommodate field conditions can result in the feature not adequately performing its required function. Any such changes should only be made at the direction of the designers, and may necessitate a visit to the construction site by the designer during critical construction periods. Use site visits to inspect the project features to verify how field conditions compare with expected conditions, to observe conditions not fully covered in the design, and to assist field personnel in interpreting plans and specifications. The time and number of these field visits are dependent upon the project, and requirements will be defined in the AESOS.

16.2 FEATURE IDENTIFICATION.

Clearly identify critical features of work in the design documents that are of critical importance. Edit the

1-9 specifications to require the construction contractor to submit for review and approval by the designer, sufficient submittals to assure that the critical requirements have been adequately addressed prior to physical construction. In addition, prepare Engineering Considerations and Instructions (ECIs) for those elements of the design that must be built as designed or that require designer approval for changes to accommodate field conditions. See Chapter 17 DESIGN ANALYSIS for additional information.

17 VALUE ENGINEERING

The Omaha District Value Engineering program is responsible for complying with Army Regulations on Value Engineering. Each project with a Programmed Amount (PA) of $2 million or more is required to have Value Engineering oversight. This oversight is carried out by the District Value Officer in coordination with the Project Manager. A determination of Value Engineering level of effort is to take place at the outset of the project design effort and Value Engineering activities are to take place No Later Than the 35 percent design stage (Schematic Design Phase) of a project.

Value Engineering levels of effort are defined by the Chief, Office of the Value Engineer, by way of policy letters distributed throughout the USACE Enterprise. The level of effort for an individual project can be as much as a multi-week, multi-disciplinary Value Engineering study conducted by a Certified Value Specialist (CVS), to a five-day (40 hours), multi-disciplinary Value Engineering study conducted by a CVS, to as little as a Low Opportunity Value Management Plan (VMP) that documents the scope of the project and why additional Value Engineering efforts outside of the determination of Low Opportunity for Value Engineering benefit is unnecessary.

As with any USACE policy guidance, changes can and do occur from time to time and projects should always comply with the current USACE guidance regardless of what is contained in the ODDG. Consult with the District Value Officer to ensure that current guidance is being followed.

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CHAPTER 2

SITE DESIGN

1 GENERAL

1.1 EXAMPLE DRAWINGS

2 DESIGN CRITERIA

2.1 SITE LAYOUT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN

2.1.1 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

2.1.2 Military Installation Guidance

2.1.3 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

2.1.4 Accessibility Standards

2.1.5 American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA)

2.1.6 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

2.1.7 State and Local Agencies

2.1.8 Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering

Agency (SDDCTEA)

2.2 ELECTRONIC COPIES OF DESIGN CRITERIA

2.3 GENERIC DETAILS

3 DESIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 PROGRAMMING CHARRETTE DESIGN

3.2 PRE-DESIGN

3.2.1 Programming (up to 10% Design) and Design Kickoff

3.2.2 Design Charrette

3.3 CONCEPT DESIGN/DESIGN CHARRETTE - 10% OR 15% PHASES

3.3.1 Drawings

3.3.2 Design Analysis

3.3.3 Project Definition Design Review Conference

3.4 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE – 15% THRU 35% DESIGN PHASES, TO INCLUDE

DRAFT/FINAL RFP BRIDGING DOCUMENTS

3.4.1 Drawings

3.4.2 Design Analysis

3.4.3 Review Conference

3.5 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE – 35% THRU 65% PHASES

3.5.1 Drawings

3.5.2 Drawings

3.5.3 Design Analysis

3.5.4 Preliminary Design Review Conference

3.6 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE – 65% THRU 100% PHASES

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3.6.1 Vicinity Map and Location Plan

3.6.2 Specifications

3.6.3 Design Analysis

3.6.4 Final Design Review Conference

4 DRAWING COMPOSITION

4.1 PREPARATION

4.2 COMBINING PLANS

4.3 NOT-IN-CONTRACT

5 SITE STUDY

5.1 SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

5.1.1 On-site

5.1.2 Off-site

5.2 FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

5.3 SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS

6 SITE LAYOUT GUIDANCE

6.1 BUILDING LOCATION

6.2 SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

6.3 PARKING

6.3.1 Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV) Parking

6.3.2 Joint Use Parking

6.3.3 Size and Layout of Facilities

6.3.4 Criteria for Quantity of Parking

6.3.5 Government Vehicles (GOV) Vehicle Parking

6.4 DUMPSTER PAD

7 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDANCE

8 LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM GUIDANCE

9 PETROLEUM FUEL FACILITIES

10 LESSONS LEARNED

11 COMMON DEFICIENCIES

12 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS (ECI) TO FIELD

PERSONNEL

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CHAPTER 2

SITE DESIGN

1 GENERAL.

The instructions in this chapter provide guidance for the design criteria to be used for site and landscape design of a construction project. Excellence in design is a primary goal for all construction projects.

Reaching this goal is largely determined by site and landscape design and requires a commitment to quality that is sensitive to both the environment and needs of the facility users. Attention should be given to functional requirements, an aesthetic solution compatible with the surrounding area, life-cycle cost, energy conservation and reducing maintenance. Recognize that quality design does not imply added expense, and can provide savings in operating, maintenance and construction costs.

1.1 EXAMPLE DRAWINGS.

Example drawings furnished separately provide the level of drawing presentation expected for final design of this project.

2 DESIGN CRITERIA.

Design in accordance with the instructions contained in this Chapter and in other applicable chapters of the Omaha District Design Guide. Use applicable criteria from the following list in the design of this project.

Utilize the most current edition of the code or criteria (with changes) available at the time of contract award

– unless noted otherwise:

2.1 SITE LAYOUT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN.

2.1.1 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

UFC 3-201-01 Civil Engineering.

UFC 3-201-02 Landscape Architecture

UFC 3-210-10 Low Impact Development.

UFC 3-260-01 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design.

UFC 3-460-01 Petroleum Fuel Facilities.

UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

2.1.2 Military Installation Guidance.

Installation Design Guide. (IDG) (if available)

Facilities Excellence Guide. (FEG) (if available)

Post Agronomist/Landscape Specialist for Seed Mixes, Rates and Fertilizer.

2.1.3 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets

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Guide for Transportation Landscape and Environmental Design

Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities

Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities

2.1.4 Accessibility Standards.

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines.

2.1.5 American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA).

ANSI/ANLA Z60.1 American Standard for Nursery Stock

2.1.6 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for: Seed Mixes, Rates and Fertilizers

2.1.7 State and Local Agencies.

University Agronomists and County Agricultural Extension Services for: Seed Mixes, Rates, and Fertilizers

2.1.8 Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA).

SDDCTEA Pamphlet 5-17 Better Military Traffic Engineering

2.2 ELECTRONIC COPIES OF DESIGN CRITERIA.

Most Army criteria is available electronically available at: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

2.3 GENERIC DETAILS.

Omaha District generic landscape details are available upon request.

3 DESIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 PROGRAMMING CHARRETTE DESIGN.

Conduct a- programming charrette at the installation, with representatives from the installation, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The programming charrette is a meeting to gather information for, and prepare programming documents. The programming charrette must be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer, or representative thereof. The designer must provide a rough Site Plan showing the project site and approximate location of the new site work for inclusion with the programming documents.

3.2 PRE-DESIGN.

3.2.1 Programming (up to 10% Design) and Design Kickoff.

A Criteria Review Conference may be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer. The conference will typically be held at the installation, with representatives of the installation, their command

2-5 headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for the Architect-Engineer to gather project information and requirements. Perform a site visit, and gather base mapping, utility and other pertinent site data during the conference. Site information and requirements compiled during the meeting must be included in the meeting minutes that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the Conference.

3.2.2 Design Charrette.

A charrette may be performed to begin the Architect-Engineer’s design of the project. The charrette will be held at the installation, with representatives from the installation, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The charrette is a meeting to exchange design ideas and present requests and requirements. The Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer must coordinate with all of the representatives, striving to incorporate ideas, requests and requirements into the site design. Gather base mapping and utility and other pertinent site data during, or prior to the charrette.

Typically, the charrette will be performed during a four-to-five day period. Conduct a site visit on the first day of the charrette. Perform a Site Study of existing manmade, environmental, and natural conditions prior to initial site concepts to determine what existing site parameters like storm drainage limits and slopes, transportation patterns, soil types, wind direction, solar exposure etc. will affect the site and building design. See site study below under paragraph 5. Several schemes for the site layout shall be presented for consideration and comment by the attendees during the meeting. The Site Plan resulting from the attendees combined efforts, suitable for presentation to high-ranking officers on the base, must be presented during a formal out brief on the last day of the charrette. A copy of the Site Plan and a narrative of the site requirements must be included in the charrette document, or meeting minutes, that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the charrette.

3.3 CONCEPT DESIGN/DESIGN CHARRETTE - 10% OR 15% PHASES.

3.3.1 Drawings.

3.3.1.1 Vicinity Map and Location Plan.

The Vicinity Map is a small- scale drawing showing the location of the installation, area, or community in relationship to surrounding cities and roads, similar to a road map. Show the project’s location, the Contractor’s Access Route and Staging Area on the installation or within the area or community in the Location Plan.

3.3.1.2 Removal Plan.

Show the existing site before construction and the removals required by the construction of this project in the Removal Plan. Include the field survey (or designer’s developed CAD file when survey is not yet completed) to show all above and below ground utilities, buildings, roads, parking, walks, trees, turf, walls, storage tanks, foundations, athletic facilities and existing contours. Appropriately label and hatch all items known to require removal, relocation, or modification.

3.3.1.3 Site Plan.

Show the basic site layout and existing site features and structures to remain on the project site in the Site Plan. Label new fencing, pavements, and structures to indicate material types. Shoe key dimensions.

Ensure new work is clearly evident from existing features. Incorporate comments from the previous submittal, applicable regulations and restrictions for clearances and setbacks; i.e., anti-terrorism, airfield and explosive clearance zones, etc., as well as any specific orientation requests made by the User.

3.3.2 Design Analysis.

For general requirements see Chapter 17, DESIGN ANALYSIS. Include a summary of the basic information and conclusions presented in the previous submittal in the DA. Provide list of design criteria.

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Give the basis and reasons for design, i.e., goals, objectives and priorities. Clearly explain the recommended site development concept. Address energy conservation measures taken in the site design.

Document pollution prevention measures and other environmental considerations made during design.

3.3.3 Project Definition Design Review Conference.

A Review Conference must be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer, or a representative thereof. The conference will typically be held at the installation, with representatives of the installation, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The purpose of the conference is to discuss comments on the project definition design documents. Include approved comments in future submittals. Compile site information and requirements during the meeting and include in the meeting minutes that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the Conference.

3.4 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE – 15% THRU 35% DESIGN PHASES, TO INCLUDE

DRAFT/FINAL RFP BRIDGING DOCUMENTS.

3.4.1 Drawings.

3.4.1.1 Vicinity Map and Location Plan.

The Vicinity Map is a small- scale drawing showing the location of the installation, area, or community in relationship to surrounding cities and roads, similar to a road map. Show the project’s location, the Contractor’s Access Route and Staging Area on the installation or within the area or community on the Location Plan.

3.4.1.2 Removal Plan.

Show the existing site before construction and the removals required by the construction of this project in the Removal Plan. Include the field survey (or designer’s developed CAD file when survey is not yet completed) to show all above and below ground utilities, buildings, roads, parking, walks, trees, turf, walls, storage tanks, foundations, athletic facilities and existing contours in the Removal Plan. Appropriately label and hatch all items to be removed, relocated or modified.

3.4.1.3 Site Plan.

Show the site layout, site structures, special features, and existing site features and structures to remain on the project site in the Site Plan. The more intricate aspects of design have not been developed at this stage of the design. Label new fencing, pavements, and structures shall be labeled to indicate material types.

Key dimensions will be shown. New work will be clearly evident from existing features. Incorporate comments from the previous submittal, applicable regulations and restrictions for clearances and setbacks;

i.e., anti-terrorism, airfield and explosive clearance zones, etc., as well as any specific orientation requests made by the User.

3.4.2 Design Analysis.

For general requirements see Chapter 17, Design Analysis. Include a summary of the basic information and conclusions presented in the previous submittal in the DA. Provide list of design criteria. Give the basis and reasons for design, i.e., goals, objectives and priorities. Clearly explain the recommended site development. Address energy conservation measures taken in the site design. Document pollution prevention measures and other environmental considerations made during design. Give landscape design considerations with regard to site conditions, climate, soils, water, erosion, in selection of materials.

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3.4.3 Review Conference.

A Review Conference shall be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer, or a representative thereof. The conference will typically be held at the installation, with representatives of the installation, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The purpose of the conference is to discuss comments on the early preliminary design documents. Include approved comments in future submittals. Include site information and requirements compiled during the meeting in the meeting minutes that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the Conference.

3.5 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE – 35% THRU 65% PHASES.

3.5.1 Drawings.

3.5.1.1 Vicinity Map and Location Plan.

The Vicinity Map is a small- scale drawing showing the location of the installation, area, or community in relationship to surrounding cities and roads, similar to a road map. The Location Plan shall show the project’s location, the Contractor’s Access Route and Staging Area on the installation or within the area or community.

3.5.1.2 Removal Plan.

Show the existing site before construction and the removals required by the construction of this project in the Removal Plan. Include the field survey (or designer’s developed CAD file when survey is not yet completed) to show all above and below ground utilities, buildings, roads, parking, walks, trees, turf, walls, storage tanks, foundations, athletic facilities and existing contours. Appropriately label and hatch all items to be removed, relocated or modified.

3.5.1.3 Site Plan.

Show the site layout, site structures, special features, and existing site features and structures to remain on the project site in the Preliminary Site Plan. The more intricate aspects of design are under development at this stage of the design. Label new fencing, pavements, and structures to indicate material types. Show key dimensions. Ensure new work is clearly evident from existing features. Incorporate comments from the previous submittal, applicable regulations and restrictions for clearances and setbacks; i.e., anti-terrorism, airfield and explosive clearance zones, etc., as well as any specific orientation requests made by the User.

3.5.2 Drawings.

Provide detailed drawings of site furnishings; accessories; handicapped parking and provisions; and specific construction techniques, applications, and finishes when graphical clarification is necessary for design interpretation or construction quality. Not all details are required with this submittal, but sufficient details to allow for customer and engineering comments on the design shall be provided.

3.5.3 Design Analysis.

For general requirements see Chapter 17, Design Analysis. Include a summary of the basic information and conclusions presented in the previous submittal in the DA. Provide list of design criteria. Give the basis and reasons for design, i.e., goals, objectives and priorities. Clearly explain the recommended site development. Address energy conservation measures taken in the site design. Document pollution prevention measures and other environmental considerations made during design.

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3.5.4 Preliminary Design Review Conference.

A Preliminary Design Review Conference shall be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer, or a representative thereof. The conference will typically be held at the base, with representatives of the base, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The purpose of the conference is to discuss comments on the preliminary design documents.

Approved comments will be included in future submittals. Site information and requirements compiled during the meeting shall be included in the meeting minutes that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the Conference.

3.6 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE – 65% THRU 100% PHASES.

The final design documents must include all information for bidding and construction of the project.

Specific requirements for plans, specifications and design analysis are as follows:

3.6.1 Vicinity Map and Location Plan.

Vicinity Map consists of a small scale drawing of the overall project area, similar to a road map. Location Plan consists of a small scale drawing showing the surrounding area, community or Government installation and the project site. A reproducible Standard Drawing base sheet or CAD file may be provided, if available, by the Omaha District for the designers use. The Location Plan shall show:

a. Contractor’s Access and Haul Routes. Show access and haul routes with any load limits.

Coordinate requirements with local engineering and construction offices.

b. Waste and Borrow Sites/Areas. Determine the waste and/or borrow sites for all non-HTRW materials for the project. Clearly identify waste and/or borrow areas on the Location Plan showing the material acceptable for borrow or waste. Areas selected must meet all existing regulations for pollution control and environmental quality as established by the city, county, state, and federal governmental agencies. Confirm the types of materials which may, or may not, be disposed of in waste areas.

c. Contractor-Furnished Trailer. Show on the Location Plan and the Site Plan, contractor furnished mobile home trailer for Government construction inspector’s use, if this temporary facility is required.

d. Contractor’s Staging Area and Parking. Show areas for contractor storage, temporary fencing, sheds, and parking for subcontractors and their employees. Coordinate requirements with the engineering and construction offices.

3.6.1.1 Removal Plan.

Show the existing site before construction and the removals required by construction of this project on the Removal Plan. Include the field survey to show all above and below ground utilities, buildings, roads, parking, walks, trees, turf, walls, storage tanks, foundations, athletic facilities and existing contours.

Removals required by all aspects of the design have been fully coordinated at final design and are shown on the Removal Plan. When, for reasons of clarity, a removal must be shown on a different plan, such as the Electrical Site Plan; reference said plan, by sheet number, on the Removal Plan. Appropriately label and hatch all items to be removed, relocated or modified. Clearly mark the extents or limits of removals.

3.6.1.2 Site Plan.

Incorporate approved comments from previous design submittal in the Final Design Site Plan. Fully dimension and label as necessary to field locate each item to be constructed. Show all existing physical features within and adjacent to the work site that will remain after the proposed construction has been

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3.6.1.3 Site Details.

Provide detailed drawings of site furnishings; accessories; handicapped parking and provisions; and specific construction techniques, applications, and finishes when graphical clarification is necessary for design interpretation and construction quality.

3.6.1.4 Landscape Plan.

If landscaping is included in the project scope, prepare a Landscape Plan.

3.6.1.4.1 Plants.

Show all trees, shrubs, plant beds, landscape-related furnishings, landscape edging in the Landscape Plan.

Show beds or areas that are to receive decorative mulches. Include a plant materials list in the Plan.

Include botanical names; common names; the appropriate size in caliper, height or size of container, i.e., 3 meter (10 foot) high or 21 Liter (5-gallon) container; the method transplanting such as bare root, balled and burlapped, container grown; and special comments such as 1-year old seedlings, or "symmetrical form with branching at 2 meter (6 foot) height minimum". Also show any wetlands plantings or any other re-vegetation requirements necessary for the project.

3.6.1.4.2 Seeding and Sodding.

Show all unsurfaced ground areas disturbed by construction to be seeded, sodded on the Landscape Plan.

When a landscape design is not being provided with a project, unsurfaced ground areas to receive seeding, show sodding or erosion control on the Site Plan.

3.6.1.5 Landscape Details.

Provide details for installing the plants and constructing the plant beds, landscaping furnishings and accessories. Use the Omaha District Corps of Engineers standard landscape details available on the internet.. They may require software and unit measurement conversion. Verify the methods of planting meets the project site requirements and modify the generic landscape details as local practices dictate.

Provide all additional designs and details as necessary for furnishings and accessories not included in the standard details.

3.6.1.6 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

Coordinate this plan with Chapter 5, PAVEMENT, GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND OTHER CIVIL and Chapter 15, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMPLIANCE AND PERMITS for NPDES Permit Requirements. When this Plan is required, the show requirements for any berms and dikes, diversion ditches and swales, retention or sediment basins, silt fences, temporary seeding, biotechnical slope protection or other vegetative methods of control. Show all methods of controlling erosion and sediment control during and after construction. When this Plan is not required, temporary erosion and sediment controls is the responsibility of the construction contractor unless otherwise indicated.

3.6.1.7 Sprinkler Irrigation Plan.

Prepare a Lawn Irrigation Plan if lawn irrigation is included in the project scope. The plan is provided by the Contractor unless otherwise directed in the Scope of Services to the Contract. Irrigation plans must show all heads, sized lines, controllers, valves, and backflow preventers. Include calculations for the entire system showing the pressure drop from the water source to the last head for all irrigation sections.

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3.6.1.8 Irrigation System Details.

Provide details for all components of the system.

3.6.2 Specifications.

The specifications must be complete, accurate and fully coordinated with the plans and details. Prepare special sections to cover those subjects for which no UFGS guide specifications are available. For detailed explanation of the use of guide specifications, see Chapter 18: SPECIFICATIONS.

3.6.3 Design Analysis.

For general requirements see Chapter 17, DESIGN ANALYSIS, of the Omaha District Design Guide. The Design Analysis includes the basic information presented in the previous submittal, corrected to reflect changes.

3.6.4 Final Design Review Conference.

A Final Design Review Conference must be attended by the Architect-Engineer’s site/landscape designer, or a representative thereof. The conference will typically be held at the installation, with representatives of the installation, their command headquarters, the Corps of Engineers, and the Architect-Engineer firm being in attendance. The purpose of the conference is to discuss comments on the final design documents.

Approved comments will be incorporated into the advertised set of documents. Compile site information and requirements compiled during the meeting and include in the meeting minutes that are prepared by the Architect-Engineer upon completion of the Conference.

4 DRAWING COMPOSITION.

4.1 PREPARATION.

Prepare drawings of the project site by assembling a CAD file specifically for the purpose of plotting. The file must reference the survey file; removal plan, site layout file, as applicable; and a border file. Corps' CAD file naming conventions and drafting standards must be followed. Scales between 1:250 and 1:400 meters (1 inch = 20’ and 1 inch = 30’) are acceptable drawing scales for site drawings. Other drawing scales must be approved by the Omaha District. Develop a CAD survey file from other map sources if a field survey has not been completed at early design stages. These sources may be CAD files of installation master plans, as-built plans, or project files and drawings. Verify all information obtained from these sources. CAD files of actual field survey data must be used in the Final Design. Update all drawings to reflect the information provided by the field survey data.

4.2 COMBINING PLANS.

Some combinations of plans on a drawing sheet may be made when plans have relatively small amounts of data that can be legibly combined with another plan. The Location Plan and Vicinity Map may be combined on the cover sheet with the index, or placed on the same sheet as the Site Plan. The Site Plan and the Utilities Plan may be combined as one plan with the approval of the Omaha District, or they may appear as separate plans on the same sheet of drawings.