b. When no VA Master Construction Specification exists for a "unit of work",
prepare the specification section consistent with VA Master Construction
Specifications format;
1) Use generic or non-proprietary specifications describing the minimal
acceptable product criteria level where no "Standard" exists to define quality and
workmanship levels;
2) Use applicable "Standards" to define quality and workmanship when
these publications exists. List complete designation and title of each publication
used in Part 1; follow format in VA Master Construction Specifications for
Applicable Publications;
3) 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;
4) Do not use trade names or manufacturers brand names, except as
previously noted; and
5) When a deviation is requested, define and specify the minimum
acceptable levels of essential criteria in descriptive, physical, functional, or
performance requirements.
17. STEAM DISTRIBUTION (OUTSIDE)
a. Submit 100 percent complete and coordinated drawings and calculations.
b. Submit steam distribution specifications in format provided in CD1,
paragraph 16, SPECIFICATIONS.
18. STEAM GENERATION
a. Submit 100 percent complete and coordinated drawings and calculations.
b. Submit verification that a check for changes in applicable emissions
regulations which may affect the design or operation of the steam plant has been
performed and any changes have been used in the final design. Submit verification
that this has been done.
c. Submit steam generation specifications in format provided in CD1,
paragraph 16, SPECIFICATIONS.
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume B
Construction Documents 1
May 2006
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