construction technology to the Design-Build (DB) Team. The RFP Documents
shall show sufficient detail to clearly convey the design concept, applicable
criteria, standards, specifications, and guarantee requirements for successful
bid by a DB Team, but allow flexibility in accomplishing the desired end
product. The DB Team shall develop construction documents based on the
RFP Documents (drawings and specifications), perform construction, and
provide as-built documentation.
B. RFP A/E RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The RFP A/E shall produce the RFP Documents, including drawings and
specifications, in accordance with professional architectural/engineering
practices, the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the Statement of
Work (SOW), and, where identified, VA criteria. Where VA standards and
criteria are specified, each A/E discipline shall receive a copy of their respective
VA design manual, National CAD Standard Details, and Design and
Construction Procedures and VHA National CAD Application Guide. The AE is
responsible for obtaining the NCS.
2. The RFP A/E shall also provide any additional design criteria necessary for
project development (supporting calculations, equipment guide list, Design and
Construction Procedures, design manuals, signage design, etc.), so that the DB
Team can provide construction drawings and specifications;
3. The RFP A/E, in consultation with VA Project Team, shall determine design
choices based on incorporating commercial and/or VA standards into the RFP
Documents. However, the VA MOA, the approved space program, and SOW
will identify design concept for preparing the RFP Documents;
4. During development of RFP Documents, the RFP A/E shall work with the
VA project team to develop:
a. Project Definition including:
1) Project Scope/Design Philosophy;
2) Performance Specifications;
3) Design Development Drawings (Level 2 only);
4) Interior Finish Package; and
5) Exterior Enclosure Package.
Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume E
May 2006
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