5. All submittals will be reviewed for functional and aesthetic relationships.
However, no further functional decisions are anticipated after the Design Development
phase.
6. Provide computations and sizing calculations for electrical, mechanical (HVAC,
plumbing, and steam), sanitary, and structural designs. For computerized calculations,
submit complete and clear documentation of computer programs, interpretation of
input/output, and description of program procedures.
7. Provide individually packaged drawings for each submission to each unit
specified in the "Distribution of A/E Materials" section. Submit the Medical Center's and
the Regional Fire, Safety Engineer's and IDQ/AE material directly. These addresses
can be obtained from the VA's Project Manager.
8. Submit a complete set of final approved drawings, incorporating all revisions,
within 30 days after completion of the Schematics and Design Development stages.
9. A value engineering review will be performed at each review stage by the VA's
technical reviewer, a value engineering consultant, or a construction manager.
B. A/E RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contract documents shall meet or exceed the requirements of this document.
2. The A/E is responsible for producing a complete set of drawings, 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, VA National CAD Standards
Application Guide. The AE is responsible for obtaining the NCS.
3. 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
VA.
4. A qualified fire protection engineer shall be retained by the A/E for the following
projects:
A. Any new building or building addition having an area exceeding 1860 gross
square meters (20,000 gross square feet) or greater;
B. Renovation or alteration projects costing million or more, or any such
project, regardless of cost, where the VA Project Manager determines that the
complexity of the project warrants the services of a fire protection engineer; and
C. Fire safety improvement projects.
5. A/E shall adhere to the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume B
General
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