(11) Provide a description of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems and equipment in accordance with latest ASHRAE Standards and
VA criteria. Investigate the availability of utilities (natural or propane gas, electricity,
steam, or hot water) for the HVAC equipment and provide description of their
status. Indicate the tentative locations of HVAC equipment, including any outdoor
equipment.
(12) Asbestos Assessment: Where the project scope includes building
renovation and known or suspected asbestos material is involved, a Professional
Industrial Hygienist shall prepare required information for all design submissions in
accordance with VA guidelines for asbestos abatement.
(13) Where buildings are involved, show location of mechanical and
electrical equipment rooms and closets on the floor plans.
(14) Develop the interior design narrative, submitted at Master Plan 3
review, adding the proposed materials and finishes for the structures. Provide the
furniture plan. Prepare a sample board illustrating the interior design scheme and
specific types of furniture selections.
d. Schematics 2 (see Article IV. SCHEMATICS) shall be submitted for the
Phase I development.
e. The A/E shall submit a construction cost estimate in compliance with the
Manual for Preparation of Estimates. This estimate should include but not be
limited to:
(1) Master Plan Cost Estimate Summary Sheet.
(2) Level "B" Summary Sheets: For Phase 1 (buildings and sitework).
(3) Level "A" Summary Sheets: For other phases (buildings and sitework).
(4) Supplement A to SF 252: For Phase 1 (gross building area take-off of
each occupiable building).
f. Note that a modified master plan and estimate will be required at the
Construction Document review for Phase 1 to reflect changes that may occur due to
development of Phase 1 contract drawings.
g. Submit a Blue-line of the Cemetery Pamphlet.
6. MASTER PLAN 5 [MP 5]
a. A review meeting will not be held. Submit final master plan set that
incorporates all VA comments from the review of Master Plan 4.
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume D
June 1999
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