3) Phasing analysis to determine impacts of project construction on maintaining
hospital routine, ingress/egress of pedestrians and traffic flows, transportation
sequencing of new conflicts, and areas of future construction;
4) Analysis of anticipated changes created by the proposed program; and
5) Existing (entire site) and proposed (this project) number of parking spaces,
accessible parking spaces; handicapped van driver parking spaces; and slope of
all ramps serving buildings in this project for Barrier Free Design compliance.
b. In consideration of the above data, provide several site development alternatives
based on the requirements in the Scope of Work for the project. Make contact with
local jurisdictions over issues that may affect off-site roads and utilities.
c. Show on the development concept, proposed structures, equipment at grade,
and the other scope requirements including site preparation and demolition. Show
expansion potential.
d. Indicate first floor elevations for each proposed structure and spot elevations at
critical locations; e.g., structure corners, entrances, intersections, critical floor and
grade elevations, etc.
e. A formal presentation of the above data may be required. The need for the
presentation and material to be included will be provided by the VA Project
Manager.
f. While alternatives are being developed, proceed with acquiring topographic,
utility, and landscape surveys. Submit your survey specifications to the VA Project
Manager for approval.
15. SPACE PLANNING
Provide a tabular Space-Accounting Summary Table with columns entitled
Departmental Function, H-7610 Requirements, Approved Space Program [Net Square
Meters [Feet (NSF)], Variance Between H-7610 and Approved Space Program,
Departmental Conversion Factor, Planned Departmental Gross Square Meters (Feet);
column totals; and a Total Project Net to Gross Factor.
16. SPECIFICATIONS
No submission is required.
17. STEAM DISTRIBUTION (OUTSIDE)
a. Provide a report with the following information as a minimum:
1) Estimated steam and condensate loads to be carried by the systems;
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