C223--558-24-156 Install SPS AHU A/E Services

iated for the development of complete construction documents which include working drawings, specifications, reports, and construction period services. The A-E will be given written information; participate in project planning meetings, pre-proposal meeting, and pre-construction meeting as required; communicate with VA personnel via telephone or e-mail; and is expected to coordinate so that the final documents include all requirements in accordance with industry standard practices, VA standards, VA design manuals, and review comments. SCOPE OF WORK A/E part one services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes phasing recommendations, investigative surveys, reports, planning, design work, preparation of contract drawings and construction specifications, preparation of cost estimates at 15%, 35%, 65%, 95%, 100% design, final construction bid document, and provision of construction period services as necessary for all demolition, construction, inspection, testing and certification for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components for the project. A/E part two services of this design project (also known as Construction Period Services) includes responding to construction contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) during the solicitation and construction phases of the construction project, attendance at pre-bid, post-award and kick off construction project conferences, review of construction material submittals and shop drawings, approximately 2 site visit per month during construction (both scheduled and emergent) to ensure compliance with the design drawings and specifications, preparation of site visit reports, coordination with project commissioning requirements, review of any construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability, attendance and participation during the final acceptance inspection, preparation of the punch list, and preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contractor s as-built drawings. The A/E shall prepare a submittal log to be utilized by the VA during construction period services, maintain the RFI log, and provide meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction and design. The A/E shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the design project. The A/E shall further provide meeting minutes for all meetings held under this design project. Design shall be done in such a way that Sterile Processing Services (SPS) area will continue to meet Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and regulatory requirements, or a temporary Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall be part of design while a new unit is being placed. Designs for construction must produce a complete and usable facility or improvement when constructed. The A/E shall certify that their design (including all bid alternates/bid deducts) is independent of any future construction project. In addition, the A/E shall certify that it has produced a design that does not include cost of furniture and equipment. Furniture and equipment will be procured by the VA. The above paragraphs constitute a basic outline of the work to be accomplished and in no way comprises all the details for design of this project. The A/E shall initiate detailed inspection of the project site to determine the needs and conditions for the design of this project. Copies of facility record drawings will be made available to the highest rated A/E firm; the A/E will verify the validity of the record drawings prior to the start of design work and conduct site investigations as necessary throughout the design. DESIGN CRITERIA The VA Technical Information Library (TIL) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp is managed by the VA Office of Construction and Facility Management and is the master repository for all VA Numbered Standards for Construction to include design and construction specifications, procedures, standard details, Building Information Modeling/Computer-Aided Design (BIM/CAD) standards, equipment guides, space planning and design guides. The documents of the TIL shall be the minimum design criteria for all VA projects performed in the construction of new facilities and the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property. All design documents shall be developed in accordance with the VA TIL, including (but not limited to) the following listed Department of Veterans Affairs References: All Federal and local codes including: NFPA 101, 92B, 92, 96, 72, 13, 241, and 90a National Electric Code (NEC) Life Safety Codes Other applicable codes VA Numbered Standards for Construction: PG-18-1� Master Construction Specifications PG-18-3� Design and Construction Procedures PG-18-4� Standard Details and CAD Standards PG-18-5� Equipment Guide List H-18-8� Seismic Design Handbook PG-18-9� Space Planning Criteria, and VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (VA-SEPS) PG-18-10� Design Manuals (by discipline) PG-18-12� Design Guides PG-18-13� Barrier Free Design Standard PG-18-14� Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule Change Summary PG-18-15� Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions PG-18-17� Environmental Planning Guidance D-7545� Cultural Resource Management H-7545� Cultural Resource Management Procedures Office of Construction & Facilities Management - Architect/Engineer Information: National CAD Standard, VHA Application Guide VA BIM Standard v2.2 Drawing Deliverable Requirements (DDR) VA Standards Alert 017 Infrastructure Standards for Telecommunications Spaces and all standards, guides, and manuals incorporated by reference (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sAlert/sAlert017.pdf Design must adhere to the following energy requirements: All new construction shall be designed to achieve an energy consumption level that is at least 30% below the level achieved under ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, if life cycle cost effective. Use Appendix G of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 to document the energy savings. Should the 30% reduction in energy consumption prove not to be life cycle cost effective, then the A/E shall evaluate alternative designs at 5% successive decrements in order to identify the most energy-efficient design that is life cycle cost effective. The following parameters shall be used for performing the analysis: 20-year life-cycle period for system comparisons Use Public domain programs such as TRACE, E-CUBE, Carrier E20-II, etc. 7% Discount Factor Neither includes taxes, nor insurance while computing cost. Where conflicts exist between VA adopted codes and standards and the documents on the TIL, the A/E shall bring this to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure consistency department wide. DESIGN Provide design documents with working drawings, specifications, and cost estimate at 15%, 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% design and final stages. Design Deliverables: Part I 15% Design Report: Prior to the initiation of any detailed design, the A/E shall, in conjunction with representatives of the Engineering Department, review documentation, conduct department interviews and tour project areas. Next the A/E will develop at least three alternatives, which will be presented to t