II.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 SUBMISSIONS
A. GENERAL: Specific submission requirements by discipline shall define the
level of effort to identify and resolve basic design issues.
B. RFP DOCUMENTS: The VA Project Manager will determine whether the RFP
Documents are to be completed to Level 1 or Level 2 Submission requirements:
1. Level 1 consists of single line drawings (equivalent to schematics) and/or a
narrative for each discipline. Level 1 Submission consists of the development
of the architectural and engineering progress documents for the room and
space layouts and the development of various engineering systems associated
with the project;
2. Level 2 Submission consists of further development and expansion of the
architectural and engineering solutions in the Level 1 Submission. The VA
Project Manager must approve deviations from the Level 1 Submission prior to
proceeding;
3. Follow VA Design Manuals, National CAD Standard Details, Facilities
Procedures, and Master Specifications as appropriate and directed by VA
Project Manager for the specific project;
4. Provide a design narrative/analysis for each technical discipline (e.g.
architectural, mechanical, fire protection, etc.) which describes the intent of
each discipline; and
5. Indicate requirements for testing, balancing, and adjusting the electrical,
plumbing, and HVAC systems.
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May 2006
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