A/E STATEMENT OF WORK Project 608-21-210 Radiology Ultrasound Suite 1.0 INTRODUCTION: This project will design a new Ultrasound Suite within the Radiology department. The location for this new suite is the existing MRI suite in the Basement Level of Building 1 that is scheduled to be re-located to a new space. The area for this project is approximately 1,200 sf of existing space that will be gutted and renovated. 2.0 SCOPE: The scope of this project consists of Architectural and Engineer (A/E) services required to complete the project, as outlined in Supplements A, B , and C below. The period of performance for the design is 184 calendar days and shall begin upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the Contracting Officer. 3.0 REFERENCES: The following link has guides and specifications that may be referenced in parts of the attached documents that have not been included as part of the solicitation: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ The A/E shall thoroughly review the information at the link above and follow all guidance applicable to this project. Supplement A, Page 1 SUPPLEMENT A A/E SCOPE OF WORK DESIGN TASK The objective of this project is to provide a complete design for Project 608-21-210 Radiology Ultrasound Suite Background Information: The existing MRI suite is nearing the end of its useful life and is scheduled to be re- located to new space within the basement footprint of the new Urgent Care addition. Access to the new MRI suite will be through the existing Ultrasound Room E31. With the elimination of the Ultrasound Room E31, there is a need to replace the lost ultrasound space and an opportunity to create a well planned efficient ultrasound suite in place of the existing MRI suite. This project includes approximately 1,200 sf to be gutted and renovated for the new ultrasound suite. The existing 1,200 sf to be renovated are on the Basement Level of Building 1 at the east end of the Radiology department. The space is currently occupied by the MRI which is currently scheduled to move into new space in September 2022. The Program for Design will consist of two Ultrasound rooms (connected to a shared toilet room), one office, work space for three staff, some sub-waiting, and some storage. The Program for Design should serve as the starting point for programming discussions, but should be adjusted as needed to meet the needs of the project. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET The construction budget is $1,000,000. The intent of the design shall be a project that can be built without changes or change orders, within budget, and function as intended. During the conceptual design stage, the Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall perform a cost estimate and confirm that the established construction budget is achievable for the scope of the project. The design shall not exceed the construction budget at any stage of design past the conceptual design stage. Any design submission that exceeds the construction budget will be rejected. The A/E is responsible for correcting and resubmitting all rejected design submissions before moving on to the next submission, at no added cost to the VA. No extensions to the period of performance will be granted for resubmission of rejected design submissions. If, at any time, the A/E suspects that the project cannot be designed within the established construction budget, they shall notify the contracting officer and contracting officer s representative (COR) in writing immediately. The A/E shall incorporate deduct alternates totaling at least 10% of the construction estimate into the project. Deduct alternates shall not be used to bring the projected project costs within construction funding. DUTIES OF THE A/E The A/E shall provide complete investigative and design services needed to provide a fully coordinated, functionally integrated, and operational design and subsequent project. The work shall include: Preliminary meetings and site survey investigations to define the necessary elements of the project scope of work. A preliminary meeting shall be devoted to discussion with clinical staff on mapping the desired workflow for the new clinic. This includes presentation of preliminary layout plans with proposed alternatives to the User Group. A detailed analysis of the various options available, covering design constraints, access requirements and all applicable codes and standards; A full field investigation of all areas affected by this design. Site investigations shall measure, photograph, and document the conditions of areas to be renovated and/or impacted. This information shall be physically reviewed in the field with the COR and clearly conveyed in the construction documents. Preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and phasing schedules, as called for in this scope of work and within the established construction budget; Development of scopes of work and specifications for independent testing as required to confirm the quality of the installation of the construction work of this project for inclusion in the construction contract documents. The construction contractor shall be required to pay for the required testing, but the testing firm shall report the results directly to the VA. The estimated costs for testing shall be included in the A/E s construction cost estimate. Design Review Meetings: Professional architects, engineers, and related design disciplines familiar with the work shall be provided to attend the VA design reviews at the VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH. The A/E shall provide minutes of each review meeting to the Contracting Officer for review within 3 business days following the review meeting. Construction Period Administration (CPA) Services, including: Review and approval of construction submittals covering products that have been listed within the contract documents, including cut sheets, manufacturer s data/performance sheets, samples, shop drawings, schedules, and phasing plans; Recommendations associated with acceptance or rejection of alternate materials and products; Responses to Request for Information (RFI); Cost/time/impact estimates and recommendations relevant to design errors or omissions; Participation by conference call in weekly project review meetings with the contractor. Active participation in construction coordination, including: Providing the REVIT building model to all sub-contractors to use for the coordination of their trade during the construction phase of the project. Managing the REVIT model and setting the order of precedence for trade coordination. Providing resolutions to coordination issues. Utilizing the coordination option in REVIT to show all hits that occur in the model. 10 site visits, spread across the various design disciplines, as required and/or requested by the VA Contracting Officer and Project Engineer for inspection of ongoing construction, including final tests and inspections. A site inspection report shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and Project Engineer within three work days following all site visits during the construction period. The site inspection report shall include the purpose of the inspection, items reviewed, deficiencies observed, recommendations and additional actions required. Providing a punch list within 5 working days of being notified of construction substantial completion. The A/E shall keep a log of all punch list findings and conduct follow-on site visits to verify completion of the punch list. Verification that all devices (valves, circuits, equipment, etc.) have been properly labeled and/or tagged with charts and cards as noted in the specifications or per codes. Preparation of record documents (also known as as-built documents) in accordance with Supplement B, which the VA will retain permanently. Record documents shall be based on verification of as-built conditions from contractor-supplied marked up prints, issued SK s, RFI s, coordination drawings, shop drawings, photos, and site inspections. The A/E shall be responsible for assuring that record documents are accurate at the end of the construction of the project. Provide all necessary engineering and design services for architectural, interior design, mechanical (plumbing, fire protection and HVAC), electrical, structural, asbestos abatement, signage, and other specialty consultant elements within the limits of the project goals established to support Supplement B submissions. Each discipline shall document and investigate the relevant existing conditions, review the building available information, and verify all essential elements pertinent to their discipline. At each stage of design, the VA will provide review comments. The A/E shall provide a response/resolution to each comment within one week of the design review meeting. The VA and the A/E shall agree on the appropriate resolution of each comment before the design moves forward to the next stage. Any design document submission that has not fully addressed the comments from the previous submission, or which is clearly not coordinated between disciplines, may be rejected by the VA, at the VA s discretion. The A/E is responsible for correcting and resubmitting all rejected design submissions before moving on to the next submission, at no added cost to the VA. No extensions to the period of performance will be granted for resubmission of rejected design submissions. Design shall comply with the latest editions of all applicable VA guidelines (eg, Construction Standards, Design Guides, Master Specifications, Standard Details, Special Design Criteria); NFPA; Joint Commission; and federal, state and local codes pertinent to the project scope. Comply with all applicable VA Design Guides, available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide.asp. Comply with all applicable VA Design Manuals, available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asp. In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of: Depart of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, and occupancy requirements. The A/E shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer concerning conflicts with or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval of the Contracting Officer. The COR/Project Engineer does not have the authority to modify the contract. The required response time for all submittals, RFIs and VA requests, unless otherwise stated by the VA, shall be 14 calendar days. If the scope of the required action is extensive, the A/E shall notify the Contracting Officer and request additional time as soon as possible. The VA may occasionally request a faster turn-around time in order to avoid construction delays. The A/E is expected to make every reasonable effort to expedite items that may cause construction delays. Construction Document Requirements: Provide in accordance with Supplement B sets of both drawings (Revit and PDF) and specifications (MS Word and PDF). Provide a separate Adobe Acrobat PDF file for each drawing. Provide a complete set of drawings in a single Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Drawing size is 30 inches by 42 inches. Drawings shall be provided in Revit format. Specifications shall be compatible with MS Word 2010. File names shall be the drawing/specification number followed by the drawing/specification title, or as approved by the VA Project Engineer. Final specification sections shall be merged into a single pdf file to include separate full document pagination in the right-hand side of Footer without the loss of individual file Headers/Footers. Each specification section shall be bookmarked in Adobe Acrobat, with bookmark labels of the specification number and specification title (i.e. 010000 General Conditions). Renderings: Renderings shall be of professional quality and in adequate number to effectively convey the project. No less than 4 different renderings shall be prepared. Renderings shall show a sample of interior spaces such as the waiting area, lobby, check in/out areas, or a typical patient care room. Renderings shall be provided in electronic pdf format. The A/E shall provide an estimated period of performance with the final construction documents. The A/E shall employ the following professional personnel (at minimum) to perform the services required under this contract. The same person may fill two or more roles if appropriately qualified. No substitution will be made without the advance written approval of the Contracting Officer after they have reviewed the proposed replacement's experience and qualifications record submitted by the A/E with explanation of the necessity for the change. Professional Discipline Name Job Title Principle-in-Charge Project Manager Architectural Structural Civil Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection Hardware Specialist Estimating Interior Design Industrial Hygiene Physical Security DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS Facility Standard Items: The A/E shall incorporate items from the attached list of facility standard items (Attachment B) as applicable. Brand-name products must be specified as or equal and shall include the salient characteristics of products that would be considered equal. Contracting Requirements: Address all items in the attached Specification Checklist (Attachment C) at or before the 100% Construction Document submission. Particular attention shall be given to the transition between new construction and existing spaces. The construction documents shall contain detailed information and instruction regarding the transition spaces. Specifications: VA Master Construction Specifications, available at www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp, shall be the basis for the construction specifications. These specifications are written to cover a wide variety of project types and sizes. EACH SPEC MUST BE CAREFULLY EDITED FOR THIS PROJECT. The track changes tool in Microsoft Word shall be utilized when editing specifications so that VA reviewers can see the changes that have been made. Interior Design: All interior design services for the project area shall be included in the scope of this task order. Interior design services include recommending and coordinating all finishes, preparing story boards and color selections, and working with the VA interior designer making furniture selections to ensure that the furniture is well-coordinated with the project. Signage: All interior, and temporary signage shall be included in the design. Existing interior wayfinding signage shall be updated as required due to the project; this includes both temporary updates during construction and permanent updates at construction completion. Signage is to match that of the existing Medical Center. Emergency Power: The goal of the medical center is to be able to continue seeing all patients during a power outage. All patient care areas shall have adequate lighting and power to fully function during a power outage, including generator power for all computers and required equipment. HVAC equipment shall have generator power. Industrial Hygienist (IH): IH services shall include identification of, and abatement plans and specifications for, all hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, and mold. Type C Construction Administration Services shall include IH asbestos abatement monitoring and sampling. The proposal shall specify how many abatement monitoring days are included in the Type C services. Seismic: The design shall comply with VA Handbook H-18-8 Seismic Design Requirements, available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/seismic.pdf . Physical Security: Ensure that the design complies with the VA Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities, available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySecMC.pdf . Security systems shall be compatible with and integrated into the medical center s existing systems. If the Physical Security guidelines cannot be met, the A/E (and/or their consultant) shall provide alternatives to the guidelines and assist with any waivers that may be required for security measures that cannot be met. Sustainability: Ensure that the design complies with the sections of the VA Sustainable Design Manual applicable to Minor Construction Projects. This project shall utilize Option A, Internal Certification, as the method of validation of compliance required by section 2.4. Both the Sustainable Design Manual and the checklist required for validation of compliance are located at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sustain.asp. AVAILABLE DOCUMENTATION Documentation available from the VA includes: 2009 asbestos survey of the existing campus. 2011 electrical study of the existing campus. As-built drawings of the original 1950 Building 1 construction. As-built drawings of the 2010 MRI Project (608-09-107). The following specification sections for the project will be provided by the VA: 01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16 Project Schedules 01 35 26 Safety Requirements ATTACHMENTS Attachment B, Facility Standard Items Attachment C, Specification Checklist Attachment D, Historical Geotechnical Information Supplement B, Page 3 SUPPLEMENT B A/E SUBMISSIONS OF DESIGN REVIEW MATERIAL FIRST REVIEW (Conceptual Preliminary User Group Meetings & Field Surveys) 2 Sets of reduced size and PDF preliminary layout plans with proposed alternates 2 Sets of conceptual estimates with proposed alternates Renderings for the options presented. These renderings will be used to help VA staff visualize and select an option and won t be used for advertising the project, thus they do not need to be detailed or have high level finishing. SECOND REVIEW (30% Submittal Schematics) 1 Set of Revit & PDF schematic drawings in accordance with Supplement A 1 Sets of full size bound schematic layout plans/details 42 inches by 30 inches 2 Sets of half size bound schematic layout plans/details 1 Set of MS Word specification table of contents, listing the specifications expected to be included 1 Sets of hardcopy specification table of contents, listing the specifications expected to be included 1 Sets of schematic estimates 1 Set of hardcopy 3D colorized renderings 1 Set of PDF 3D colorized renderings THIRD REVIEW (60% Submittal DD Design Development) 1 Set of Revit & PDF design drawings Sets of full size bound design development layout plans/details 42 inches by 30 inches Sets of half size bound design development layout plans/details 1 Set of MS Word design specifications, edited using the track changes feature 1 Set of PDF showing the tracked changes 1 Set of hardcopy design specifications in a 3-ring binder, printed in final view, without showing the tracked changes 1 Set of design development estimates 1 Sets of design development phasing plans 1 Sets of DD project cost estimates FOURTH REVIEW (90% Submittal CD Construction Documents) 1 Set of Revit & PDF construction drawings 1 Sets of full size bound construction documents plans/details 42 inches by 30 inches 2 Sets of half size bound construction documents plans/details 1 Set of MS Word & Adobe PDF construction specifications 1 Set of PDF showing the tracked changes 1 Set of hardcopy specifications in a 3-ring binder, printed in final view, without showing the tracked changes 1 PDF set of construction documents estimates 1 PDF set of construction documents phasing schedules FIFTH REVIEW (100% Submittal Bid [Final] Documents) 1 Set of Revit & stamped (by registered architect or PE) PDF bid drawings 1 Set of approved full size bound bid drawings with PE stamps 1 PDF set of approved full size bound bid drawings with PE stamps 2 Set of approved half size bound bid plans/details with PE stamps 1 Sets of MS Word final specification sections 1 Set of Adobe PDF final specification sections merged with bookmarks 1 Set of final specifications paginated front to back in 3-ring binders. 1 Set of PDF final estimates 1 PDF set of final phasing schedules 1 Set of PDF 3D colorized renderings, to be used for describing the project to VA staff, Veterans, and/or the public SIXTH REVIEW (Type C Services, Following construction award) 1 Set of PDF 3D colorized renderings, updated to reflect the project as awarded, taking into account any deduct alternates taken. SEVENTH REVIEW (Type C Services, Project Close Out Submittal As-Built Construction Documents) 1 Set of Revit stamped (by registered architect or PE) PDF As-Built drawings in accordance with Supplement A 1 PDF set of approved full size As-Built drawings with PE stamps ID Milestone Task Description Duration Schedule Date 1 Design Kick-Off Meeting 7 Days NTP + 7 2 Submit Conceptual Layout Schemes with Proposed Alternates 21 Days NTP + 28 3 User Group Mtg (Review Proposed Schemes) --- NTP + 28 4 Prepare 30% Schematic Design Submissions 35 Days 5 Submit 30% Schematic Design Package --- NTP +63 VA Engineering 30% Review 14 Days (Min) 6 User Group 30% Schematic Design Review Meeting --- NTP + 77 7 Prepare 60% DD Design Development Submissions 42 Days 8 Submit 60% DD Design Development Package --- NTP + 119 VA Engineering 60% Review 14 Days (Min) 9 User Group 60% DD Review Meeting --- NTP + 133 10 Prepare 100% Final for Review CD Construction Document Submissions 42 Days 11 Submit 100% Final for Review CD Construction Documents Package --- NTP + 175 VA Engineering 100% Review 14 Days (Min) 12 User Group 100% CD Review Meeting --- NTP + 189 13 Prepare 100% Bid Final Documents 14 Days 14 Submit Electronic Copy of 100% Bid Final Documents for VA Verification --- NTP + 203 VA verification that all comments have been incorporated 14 Days NTP + 217 15 Submit 100% Bid Final Documents with PE Stamps 7 Days NTP + 224 16 Bid Opening Date and/or Negotiate with Contractor --- TBD 17 Renderings updated per award 14 Days Construction Award + 14 SUPPLEMENT C A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINOR AND NRM CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MEDICAL CENTER PROJECTS Table of Contents GENERAL 1 INTRODUCTION 1 A/E RESPONSIBILITIES 2 SUBMISSION POLICY 2 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL 2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 3 CRITICAL PATH METHOD 3 SUBMISSIONS 4 SITE DEVELOPMENT 4 ARCHITECTURAL 6 FIRE PROTECTION 10 INTERIOR DESIGN 14 STRUCTURAL 16 PLUMBING 18 SANITARY 20 HVAC 22 ELECTRICAL 26 EQUIPMENT 29 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 30 SPACE PLANNING 32 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) 33 ESTIMATING 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 FINAL BID DOCUMENTS 36 DISTRIBUTION OF A/E MATERIAL 37 SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS 37 GENERAL NOTES 40 Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C Supplement C, Page i November 2008 Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C November 2008 Supplement C, Page 10 SUPPLEMENT C A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINOR AND NRM CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MEDICAL CENTER PROJECTS GENERAL INTRODUCTION This document contains information and minimal submission requirements for contract documents specified in the A/E contract. This document does not relieve the A/E firms of their professional responsibility to produce a correct, complete, and fully coordinated set of construction documents. Coordinate all activities with the VA Medical Center (VAMC). Hold informal meetings (upon mutual consent of the VA and the A/E) at the VAMC to discuss the design and related issues. Continue to expand contacts by telephone, rough sketch studies and other means of communication with the purpose of finalizing a general design approach to be followed. Final approved Schematic documents shall be the basis for the development of the Design Development phase. Likewise, final approved Design Development documents shall be the basis for the development of the Construction Documents phase. The VAMC must approve any changes from each set of documents before the A/E proceeds to the next phase. VA will review all submittals for functional and aesthetic relationships. However, no further functional decisions are anticipated after the Design Development phase. Provide a design narrative/analysis for each technical discipline (e.g., architectural, mechanical, fire protection, etc.) which describes the intent of each discipline with schematic submission. Provide computations and sizing calculations for electrical, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, and steam), sanitary, structural and fire protection designs. For computerized calculations, submit complete and clear documentation of computer programs, interpretation of input/output, and description of program procedures. A/E RESPONSIBILITIES: Contract documents shall meet or exceed the requirements of this document. The A/E is responsible for producing a complete set of drawings, design narrative/analysis, calculations, sample boards, and specifications in accordance with professional standard practices and VA criteria. Each A/E discipline shall receive a copy of their respective VA design manuals, standard details, construction standards, and VA National CAD Standard Application Guide. The AE is responsible for obtaining the NCS. A/E shall conduct coordination meetings between A/E technical disciplines before submitting material for each VA review and provide minutes of the meetings to VAMC. A/E shall provide a checklist of all submittals, certifications, tests, and inspections required per drawing and specification section. In addition, the A/E shall conduct interim fire protection installation inspections and witness final fire protection equipment testing. SUBMISSION POLICY: There is a Schematic* submission, a Design Development (DD**) submission, and a Construction Document (CD***) submission indicated in this guide. At each submission, the A/E shall date all material and present the designs on VA standard size drawings that are appropriately labeled, "SCHEMATIC SUBMISSION", DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMISSION , OR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMISSION , in large block letters above or beside the VA standard drawing title block. In each submission, the A/E shall incorporate the corrections, adjustments, and changes made by VA at the previous review. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC): In an effort to reduce construction change orders due to design errors and omissions, the Office of Facilities Management has initiated a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program. The A/E shall develop, execute, and demonstrate that the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous review and coordination effort. The requirements are as follows: Fee Proposal: Provide an outline of the actions that your firm will take during the design process along with an associated fee. Two Weeks after Receipt of the Notice To Proceed: Submit a detailed QA/QC Plan describing each step that will be taken during the development of the various phases of design. Each step should have an appropriate space where a senior member of the firm can initial and date when the action has been completed. 100% Submittal: Submit the completed QA/QC Plan along with the latest marked-up documents (plans, specifications, etc.) necessary to ensure that a thorough review and coordination have been completed. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: If additional services not identified in the A/E Scope of Work (i.e. asbestos surveys, water flow testing, or lead surveys), are necessary to be performed by consultants, submit criteria for the work to be performed to the VAMC Contracting Officer as soon as possible. Upon approval of the criteria, submit proposals and qualifications of at least three firms being considered for the work in accordance with the contract procedures (CP1) of the contract, together with a proposal from the recommended firm and a brief justification for its selection, for VA approval. A/E should submit survey information for the Schematic Review. CRITICAL PATH METHOD PHASING MEETINGS Prior to submission of Schematic material, the A/E shall meet with the VAMC s Project Manager to discuss and outline phasing requirements for the project. These phasing requirements shall describe the general sequence of the project work, estimated project duration, and what Government constraints will exist that will influence the Contractor's approach to the construction project. The A/E shall be responsible for incorporating the phasing requirements into the project documents. SUBMISSIONS B. ARCHITECTURAL: Submit or show the following: Architectural: Schematics* DD** CD*** Location of: Rooms1 ü ü ü Doors2 ü ü ü Corridor(s)3 ü ü ü Basic column grid/sizes ü ü ü Expansion and seismic joints ü ü ü Electrical closets ü ü ü Equipment rooms ü ü ü Signal and telephone closets ü ü ü Mechanical shafts and space ü ü ü Stair(s) (if utilized) ü ü Floor Plans/Drawings: All floors (new and renovated) ü ü ü Roof plan ü ü ü Reflected ceiling4 ü ü Equipment floor plans 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale5 ü ü Demolition plans6 ü ü Room names and numbers7 ü ü Program net/designed net8 ü ü ü Size and shape of all departmental functions and services9 ü ü ü Exterior building elevations10 ü ü ü Finish floor elevations11 ü ü ü Door locations, sizes, and swings ü ü Wall thickness and chase walls ü ü Handrail location/dimensions ü ü Fixed equipment ü ü Equipment elevations and details ü Plumbing fixtures ü ü Wheelchair accessible facilities ü ü Wall sections12 ü ü Fire and smoke rated partitions ü ü ü Lead-lined and radio-frequency-shielded partitions ü ü Fire extinguisher cabinets ü ü Spray-on fire proofing (see fire protection) Architectural: Schematics* DD** CD*** Construction details15 ü ü Drafting symbols, abbreviations, and general notes ü ü Door, window, and louver schedules ü Interior details, elevations, sections ü Finish schedule16 ü ü Graphics and signage17 ü Color rendering ü Specifications ü ü Lead abatement18 ü Lead abatement specification19 ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:100 (1/8 inch). A scale of 1:200 (1/16 inch) is acceptable for architectural floor layout if an entire floor cannot be shown on one sheet. Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. B. NOTES: Use lines between spaces to indicate the centerline of the partition (for schematics only). Indicate existing doors with a slash mark. Along the corridor, the line shall represent the corridor side of the partition. Indicate ceiling mounted equipment, lighting fixtures, air diffusers, registers, tracks, and other significant elements. Identify all equipment for each room. Indicate and coordinate all equipment with the Equipment Guide List (Program Guide 7610) and Activated Equipment List. Use VA standard symbols and notation to distinguish between contractor- furnished and installed (CC), VA-furnished contractor-installed (VC), VA- furnished and installed (VV), VA-furnished with construction funds [VC(CF) and VV(CF)], and relocated (R) equipment. Equipment floor plans are not required for the offices, consultation rooms, and waiting rooms within the above departments. Draw equipment details which are necessary for major decisions, though complete detailing is not required for this submittal. Indicate existing finish schedule and notes on plan. Label as required for schematic drawings. Coordinate new room numbering with medical center. Use the same names on drawings as those used in the space program. Provide area figures in fractional form, e.g., 400/390. Indicate space provided, but not called for in the space program, as: -/390. Label each service or activity listed in the Project Scope Data of the Design Program and indicate boundaries with a distinctive line. Include the activity code number (see Handbook 7610). Define the relationship of the finish ground floor to finish grade at major entrances and docks. Indicate construction including fire resistance rating, building materials and systems, and proposed sill and head heights of openings. Indicate both new and renovated areas on form provided by VA. Define building configuration. Draw sections at the same scale as floor plans, normally 1:50 (1/4 inch). If the building abuts an existing structure, indicate in the section how the new floor elevations align with existing. Indicate new building components and systems, such as window design, roofing system, special entryways, and any special architectural elements for the project. Complete detailing of miscellaneous items is not required for this submission. Indicate all building systems, materials, and future expansion, if applicable. Submit a drawing for all which is part of the construction contract. Provide square meters (feet) of lead paint and x-ray shielding to be removed. Format provided in SPECIFICATIONS. If there is no VA master specification, develop contract specification that is in compliance with regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency. C. FIRE PROTECTION: Submit the following: Fire Protection: Schematics* DD** CD*** Fire protection narrative:1 Fire and smoke separation ü Fire sprinkler/standpipe system ü Water supply available/max. demand ü Water flow testing results ü Fire alarm systems2 ü Existing to be modernized ü Base loop system for interface of new construction ü Size of air handling unit ü Exit paths from each zone ü Distances to stairs ü Occupancy of each area ü Exit calculations for each floor ü Smoke control features ü Floor Plans/Drawings:3 & 4 Sprinkler zones ü Fire alarm zones ü Smoke zones ü Building water supply ü Interior sprinkler supply lines ü Standpipes ü Fire extinguisher cabinets ü ü ü Fireproofing of structural members ü Sprinkler/standpipe riser supply piping ü ü Termination of sprinkler main and inspector test drains ü ü Sprinkler alarm valves ü ü Waterflow and tamper switches ü ü Sprinkler system fire department connections ü ü Sprinkler design hazards per NFPA 13 ü ü Exit signs and emergency lighting ü ü Occupied areas not protected by automatic sprinklers ü ü Calculations ü ü ü Location of: Fire Protection: Schematics* DD** CD*** Fire alarm system ü ü Annunciator panels ü ü Pull stations ü ü Flow switches ü ü Audio-visual devices ü ü Smoke detectors ü ü Duct smoke detectors ü ü Smoke dampers ü ü Fire dampers ü ü Fire alarm risers5 ü ü Exit signs ü ü Emergency lighting ü ü Fire sprinklers ü ü Standpipes ü ü Fire hydrants ü ü Post indicator valves ü ü Sectional valves ü ü Fire extinguisher cabinets ü ü Electromagnetic door hold open devices ü ü Wall sections indicating fire resistive ratings ü ü Excavation plan signage ü ü Door and window schedule with fire rating or fire rated glazing ü Zoning of each fire alarm initiating device ü Details: Annunciator panel ü Interconnection of fire alarm system with: Smoke dampers ü HVAC system with smoke duct detectors ü Single line riser diagram for fire alarm system ü Height/configuration of storage racks and shelving ü Specifications ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:100 (1/8 inch). Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. C. NOTES: Indicate NFPA 220 and UBC fire resistive rating of the building, NFPA 101 occupancy type, and fire protection code analysis to access compliance with NFPA 101. Determine type, features, age, reliability, compliance with present day codes, capacity, zoning, supervision, control panel and power supplies, initiating devices and circuits, and auxiliary functions for existing fire alarm system. Indicate manufacturer, model number, voltage, and wiring style of existing alarm systems and devices. Provide recommendations for the proposed fire alarm work. Provide information to meet Joint Commission requirements; e.g. location of all fire rated barriers, smoke barriers, exit signs, fire extinguishers, manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and sprinkler flow switches. Show all interim life safety measures such as temporary systems Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and Smoke. At DD Submission, add room names, room numbers, door locations and swings, smoke and fire rated partitions, sprinkler/standpipe risers to floor plans. Identify psychiatric areas on drawings so areas for institutional type heads are identified. Add location of all valves (post indicator, sectional) and backflow preventer if provided. Show new equipment and/or the necessary changes involved if modification to the existing system is required. Include any recommendations where certain requirements of VA criteria might be waived, in order to allow the existing equipment to be reused. D. INTERIOR DESIGN: Submit the following: Interior Design: Schematics* DD** CD*** Written interior design concept1 ü Illustrate overall design solution2 ü Material and finish samples ü Sketches ü Design solution for interior spaces: Perspectives ü ü Plans ü ü Details ü ü Elevations ü ü Wayfinding ü ü Floor patterns ü ü Wall patterns ü ü Lighting ü ü Signage ü ü Handrails ü ü Bumper guards ü ü Specification section 09050 ü ü Finish schedule ü ü Sample boards for interior materials, products, and finishes ü ü Edited carpet and wallcovering specifications ü ü Specifications ü Keyed Finish plans ü Interior design details, elevations, and sections ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4inch). Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. D. NOTES: Provide a document of data collected in interior design programming. Include collection and analysis of data from the VAMC project coordinator and interior designer. Data includes, but is not limited to the following: existing interior and exterior design and materials, light, safety, patient profile, customer s vision or desired image, public vs. private spaces, complete signage package, goals of customer, relationship to existing facilities, future expansion/renovation plans, regional influences, etc. Discuss and illustrate the overall design solution for the primary areas of the project using marked-up floor plans, loose sketches, and material and finish samples. Use broad categories of materials, finishes, color palettes, patterns, textures, and scales. Separately group all major neutral background materials and finishes that will be used and discuss how they will be integrated with all other materials and finishes on the project. Include all primary and secondary corridors, typical patient and toilet rooms, lobbies, atriums, eating spaces, chapels, waiting rooms, and exam rooms. Show the relationship among departments and functions, and between public and private spaces. F. PLUMBING: Submit the following: Plumbing: Schematics* DD** CD*** Narrative: Existing plumbing systems to be used and necessary modifications ü ü ü New plumbing systems ü ü ü Floor Plans/Drawings: Room names ü ü ü Identify Existing plumbing fixtures w/VA numbering system ü ü ü New plumbing fixtures w/VA numbering system ü ü ü Existing equipment ü ü ü New equipment ü ü ü Plumbing piping ü ü ü Size of pipe ü ü Equipment schedule ü ü Fire & smoke partitions ü ü ü Demolition plans ü ü Riser diagrams ü Legend, notes, and details ü Location and size of sprinkler riser and standpipes (see fire protection) ü ü Calculations (equipment & piping) ü ü List of Required Contract Specifications ü Contract Specifications ü PLUMBING (cont.): * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4 inch). ** Submit minimum 1:150 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics phase. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch). SANITARY: Submit the following: Sanitary: Schematics* DD** CD*** Narrative: Existing sanitary systems: underground water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, & fuel gas with sources, disposal methods, storage pressures, condition, etc. ü ü New sanitary systems ü ü ü Utility Plans/Drawings showing existing and new sanitary systems: Size of pipes ü ü ü Invert elevations of sewers ü ü ü Locate/size Fire hydrants ü ü Sectional and post indicator valves ü ü Backflow preventer ü ü Profiles of sanitary & storm sewers ü Demolition Plans ü ü Legend, notes, and details ü Point of connection to sprinkler system ü ü ü Calculations ü ü List of specifications ü Contract Specifications ü G. SANITARY (cont.): * Submit utility drawings at same scale as provided for Site Development drawings. ** Submit utility drawings at same scale as provided for Site Development drawings, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from the schematics phase. *** Submit utility drawings at same scale as provided for Site Development drawings, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from the design development phase. Submit legend, notes, and details at a scale not less than 1:100 (1/8 inch). H. HVAC: Submit the following: HVAC: Schematics* DD** CD*** Description of HVAC systems ü Equipment for each functional space ü Life cycle cost analysis1 ü Tentative location/sizes: Mechanical equipment room ü Principal vertical shafts ü Block layout of equipment ü Louvers:2 Outside air ü ü ü Exhaust air ü ü ü Relief air ü ü ü Engineering calculations3 ü ü ü Selection of HVAC equipment ü ü Catalog cuts of equipment ü ü Room by room heating and cooling loads ü ü Zone by zone heating & cooling loads ü ü Building block heating & cooling loads ü ü Tabulation of steam consumption ü ü Coil entering and leaving conditions ü ü Fan motor heat gains ü ü Consumption of humidification loads ü ü Sound/acoustic analysis ü ü Room-by-room air balance charts4 ü ü Heating system: Total heating load ü ü Domestic hot water load ü ü Humidification load ü ü Equipment steam demand ü ü Zoning of heating system ü ü HVAC floor plan:6 Main supply, return and exhaust ductwork ü ü Volume dampers ü ü Fire and smoke partitions ü ü Fire and smoke dampers ü ü Smoke detectors ü ü Automatic control dampers ü ü HVAC: Schematics* DD** CD*** Air quantities for each room ü ü Air inlets/outlets ü ü Rises and drops in ductwork ü ü Expansion loops ü ü Anchors ü ü Vales ü ü Drip assemblies ü ü Balancing fittings ü ü Interconnection of HVAC equipment with fire protection equipment (see fire protection) ü ü Plan/section of mechanical equipment rooms ü ü Schematic flow and riser diagrams7 ü ü Schematic control diagrams8 ü ü HVAC demolition drawings ü ü Phasing plan ü ü Equipment schedule ü ü Seismic bracing ü ü VA symbols and abbreviation ü ü Selection of Pumps ü Fans ü Sizing and selection of Expansion tanks ü Steam to hot water convertor ü Heat exchangers Sound analysis ü Complete selection data ü Outside chilled water and condenser water distribution9 ü Standard detail drawings ü Automatic temperature control drawings10 ü HVAC specifications ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4 inch). Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. NOTES: Provide specific design recommendations and full back-up data. Include the heating and cooling capacities of each functional area and the block cooling and heating loads for each new and/or existing building. The locations of these louvers must not allow short circuiting of air from emergency generator exhaust or truck waiting and loading dock areas into air intake etc. Consider factors affecting louver location such as visibility, historical considerations, wind direction, nuisance and health hazard odors (from emergency generator or truck exhausts). Include room-by-room, peak zone-by-zone, and building block heating and cooling loads. Provide a tabulation of steam consumption based on data from all sources. Show correlation between each HVAC zone boundary and architectural floor area correlation between the architectural room numbers and abbreviated/coded room numbers used with computer input data sheets. Show supply, return, exhaust, make-up, and transfer quantities with intended pressure relationships, i.e. positive, negative, or zero with respect to adjoining spaces. Show ceiling clearances, at locations where ducts cross each other, by providing 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale local sections. Show all ductwork, and piping 150 mm (6 inch) and larger in double line. Show separate floor plans for air distribution and piping unless waived by VA. Show clearances required for access and maintenance with coil and tube pull. Show typical air handling systems and all hydronic systems with existing capacities and new estimated loads. Verify actual operating conditions and capacities of HVAC systems prior to design. Show control devices, such as, thermostats, humidistats, flow control valves, dampers, freezestats, operating and high limit sensors for all air systems and fluids, smoke dampers, duct detectors etc. Provide a written description of the sequence of operation on the floor plans. Detail the scope of work involved with the Central Engineering Center (ECC) and address if enough spare capacity is available or a new ECC is required. Show a point schedule for analog/digital input/output to be included in ECC. Show pipe sizes and insulation with plans, profile, sections, details, and all accessories, such as, anchors, expansion loops/joints, valves, manholes, capped and flanged connections, interface between the new and existing work (if any). Clearly indicate interferences (if any) with the existing utilities and/or landscape elements on outside piping layout drawings. Show rerouting any utilities, cuttings of roads, pavements, trees, etc., and the extent of new and demolition work. Outside utility drawings shall be based on the study of the latest site drawings, discussions with engineering personnel, and actual site inspection of the existing utility. Show all duct detectors, control valves/dampers static pressure sensors, differential pressure control assemblies, etc., whose actual physical location is critical for the intended sequence of operation on floor plans. ELECTRICAL: Submit the following: Electrical: Schematics* DD** CD*** Narratives: Design1 ü Life cycle analysis for electrical systems ü Location and size of: Electrical equipment2 ü Electric closets3 ü Telephone closets3 ü Signal closets3 ü Electrical distribution equipment Drawings showing: Telephone systems ü ü ü Signal inter-building systems ü ü ü Proposed electrical system4 ü ü ü Electric symbols ü ü ü Lighting fixture schedule ü ü ü Emergency Life Safety Equipment (see fire protection) Symbols, note, abbreviations ü ü List of specialty areas ü Method of short-circuit calculations ü Method of voltage drop and demand calculations ü Load calculations for normal & emergency use ü ü ü Drawings: Lighting layouts ü ü Power layouts ü ü Signal layouts ü ü Specialty area layouts ü ü Demolition plans ü ü Riser diagrams ü ü Branch circuit wiring (typ.) ü ü Location and size of: Primary distribution switchgear/switchboard ü ü Engine-generator sets ü ü Substation/padmounted transformer ü ü Electrical: Schematics* DD** CD*** Manholes ü ü Location of smoke dampers and duct smoke detectors ü Interconnection of electrical control equipment with HVAC equipment (see fire protection) ü Smoke partitions and fire alarm zones ü ü ü Fire alarm and signal riser diagrams (see fire protection) ü ü Calculations for emergency generator(s) ü ü Phasing scheme ü ü Electrical details ü Specifications ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4 inch). Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. NOTES: Include basic assumptions, points of interconnection, impact of new construction to existing electrical distribution system, current demand loading (high voltage switchgear and primary feeder), and projected load of new construction. Propose various feasible electrical systems for project and provide advantages/disadvantages. Include means and clearances for installation, maintenance, and removal/replacement of equipment. Include high voltage and low voltage switchgear, transformers and low voltage main and/or distribution panels, branch panels and methods of feeding 277/480 volt and 120/208 volt normal and emergency panels. EQUIPMENT: Submit the following: Equipment: Schematics* DD** CD*** Equipment (on architectural drawing) ü ü ü Activation Equipment List (Excel format) ü ü Specifications ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4 inch). Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: Submit the following: Asbestos Abatement: Schematics* DD** CD*** Asbestos abatement report including: Summary results of building records Summary results of station personnel interview determination of materials known to contain asbestos visual inspection of building to determine location and condition of asbestos sample strategy on the extent of asbestos present ü Name and location of qualified laboratory for sample analysis ü Asbestos abatement drawing ü Major Decontamination Areas showing: Limits of sealing off the location Quantities of asbestos material Arrangements for auxiliary rooms Engineering of negative air systems Path of asbestos to loading platform Location and connection to required utilities ü Minor Decontamination Areas showing: location, type, and length of pipe element to be abated by "Glove and Bag" approach Other abatement features ü Summary of:1 Square meter (feet) of floor space for abatement ü ü Total linear and square meter (feet) of asbestos to be abated ü ü Total cost of abatement2 ü ü Asbestos abatement drawings including: restoration of impacted building sub- systems integrated phasing on execution of abatement ü Specifications ü * Submit, as a minimum, a single line layout for at a scale not less than 1:50 (1/4 inch. Submit a complete double line layout of areas of critical importance, at a scale of 1:50 (1/4 inch) including equipment. ** Submit minimum 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, new and renovated, incorporating all of the revisions required by comments from schematics. *** Submit fully dimensioned, complete, and coordinated 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale floor plans, incorporating all revisions required by comments from the design development phase. K. NOTES: Provide a copy of the summary to the construction cost estimator for inclusion as a separate bid item in the project estimate. Include any cost for decontamination of equipment and fixtures. M. CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM): Submit the following: Critical Path Method (CPM)j: Schematics DD CD Phasing Narrative ü ü ü Phasing Plans (on reduced site plans) ü Phasing Diagram ü Phases (marked on full size drawing) ü Written list of systems1 ü ü ü Phasing Diagram (drawn on Phasing Plan)1 ü ü CPM Phasing Plans (full size contract drawings) ü ü NOTES: Include temporary system by phase, and separate by technical discipline. ESTIMATING: Submit the following: Estimating: Schematics DD CD Cost estimate in compliance with Manual for Preparation of Estimates (separate estimates for new construction and alteration work) ü ü ü Level "A" Summary Sheets for building ü ü Level "A" Summary Sheets for sitework ü ü Building gross area computation (alteration work) ü ü Project Data Sheet 1 ü Project Data Sheet 1 and 2 ü ü Asbestos abatement ü ü Detailed estimate take-off sheets ü Level "B" Summary Sheets for buildings ü Supplement A to SF 252 ü Detail Market Analysis ü SPECIFICATIONS Schematics DD CD Specifications (All Disciplines) 1, 2. & 3 4 & 5 Submit for all technical disciplines the original VA Master Specification section drafts marked-up. Clearly identify modifications, deletions and insertions. Assure the specification drafts have been edited and tailored in their application to represent accurate coordination between drawings and specifications. When no VA Master Construction Specification exists for a "unit of work", prepare the specification section consistent with VA Master Construction Specifications format. Use generic or non-proprietary specifications describing the minimal acceptable product criteria level where no "Standard" exists to define quality and workmanship levels. Use applicable "Standards" to define quality and workmanship when these publications exist. List complete designation and title of each publication used in Part 1; follow format in VA Master Construction Specifications for Applicable Publications. Do not use proprietary specifications or systems that restrict competition unless authorization in writing has been received from the VA Project Manager for such proprietary specification. See the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Part 14, and Part 36. Do not use trade names or manufacturers brand names, except as previously noted. When a deviation is requested, define and specify the minimum acceptable levels of essential criteria in descriptive, physical, functional, or performance requirements. Type specifications in final format and content including any desk copy changes made by the VAMC staff at the previous review. Submit a complete set of the typed specifications for review. Include one set of full size final drawings of all disciplines, fully coordinated. Return all draft specifications reviewed at DD review to aid the final bid document review. These draft specifications will later be returned to the A/E. FINAL BID DOCUMENTS Place the seal of the Registered Architect, Registered Landscape Architect, and Professional Engineer responsible for the design on the Construction Documents. DISTRIBUTION OF A/E MATERIAL SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS AS - Architectural Drawings (Numbered Only) HA - Asbestos Removal Drawings BI - Boring Log Drawings ES - Electrical Drawings FA - Fire Protection Drawings MH - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Drawings PL - Plumbing Drawings GS - Site Development and Environmental Drawings CU - Sanitary and Irrigation Drawings MU - Steam Distribution Drawings MP - Steam Generation Drawings SS - Structural Drawings GENERAL NOTES Bond prints shall be full-sized. Bind all drawings into sets in the order of their above classification symbol. All submitted specifications shall be marked-up VA Master Specifications, submitted in a 3-ring binder. Where no VA Master Specification is available, submit a developed specification. Submit all materials, packaged and clearly marked by discipline, to the VA s Contracting Officer. Material provided unbound will be returned to the A/E. All resubmission costs will be the responsibility of the A/E