A.
Code Level A:
Major system.
Example: Mechanical Systems.
B.
Code Level B:
Level A further divided.
Example: Plumbing and
HVAC.
C.
Code Level C: Level B with subsections further divided.
Example: Plumbing divided into domestic water, stormwater,
sanitary waste and vent, fuel gas, fuel oil, and plumbing
fixtures.
D.
Code Level D: Level C with sub-subsections further divided.
Example: HVAC distribution divided into ductwork, HVAC piping
(Int), and AHU & Term. units.
3.3
For items which do not logically fit under any of the systems or
sub-systems on Attachment E, place a 99 in the code section of the
VA Form HO-18B under the level detail represented by the new item.
This will alert the VA estimator that a new or unusual item is
included in the estimate which is not stored in the computer data
bank.
4.
BUILDING SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS:
Attachment D.
5.
FORMS:
Forms provided in Attachment A.
5.1
Project Data Sheet No. 1: A two-page form used to supply
quantitative as well as qualitative information about the project.
A separate DATA SHEET No. 1 shall be supplied for alteration and
new for each building. Additional DATA SHEETS No. 1 summarizing
the entire project shall also be submitted.
5.2
Project Data Sheet No. 2: A one-page form used to supply current
labor rates for 12 selected building trades.
5.3
VA Form HO-18a, Trade Item Take-off Worksheet: The use of this
form is optional. It is intended to facilitate the take-off of
plans in trade sequence (16-element CSI format) and the subsequent
rearrangement into the 12-category Building System Form. They may
also be used for applying insurance and taxes to labor, sales
taxes to material and subcontractor markup as applicable. Another
system for quantity take-off is acceptable provided the end result
is an estimate arranged in the required format (s).
5.4
VA Form HO-18b, Estimate Worksheet: This form indicates the
division of cost between labor and material for each cost item,
and extends the level of estimate beyond Form HO-18c.
5.5
VA Form HO-18c, Cost Summary Sheet: A two-page form used to
summarize costs at the "B" level of detail.
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