S. SPECIFICATIONS
Schematics
DD
CD
1, 2. & 3
4&5
Specifications (All Disciplines)
1. Comply with the requirements of the VA Manual for Preparation and
Issuance of Construction Solicitation and Contract Documents.
2. Submit for all technical disciplines the original VA Master Specification
section drafts marked-up with pencil showing the editing for the project. Clearly
identify modifications, deletions and insertions. Assure the specification drafts
have been edited and tailored in their application to represent accurate
coordination between drawings and specifications.
3. When no VA Master Construction Specification exists for a "unit of work",
prepare the specification section consistent with VA Master Construction
Specifications format.
a.
Use generic or non-proprietary specifications describing the minimal
acceptable product criteria level where no "Standard" exists to define quality
and workmanship levels.
b.
Use applicable "Standards" to define quality and workmanship when
these publications exist. List complete designation and title of each
publication used in Part 1; follow format in VA Master Construction
Specifications for Applicable Publications.
c.
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.
d.
Do not use trade names or manufacturers brand names, except as
previously noted.
e.
When a deviation is requested, define and specify the minimum
acceptable levels of essential criteria in descriptive, physical, functional, or
performance requirements.
4. Type specifications in final format and content including any desk copy
changes made by the VAMC staff at the previous review. Submit a complete set
of the typed specifications for review. Include one set of full size final drawings of
all disciplines, fully coordinated.
5. Return all draft specifications reviewed at DD review to aid the final bid
document review. These draft specifications will later be returned to the A/E.
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C
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May 2006
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