J.
American Trucking Association (ATA)
K.
Brick Institute of American (BIA)
L.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
M.
Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
(FHWA)
N.
Highway Research Board (HRB)
O.
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
P.
National Crushed Stone Association (NCSA)
Q.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
R.
Portland Cement Association (PCA)
S.
The Asphalt Institute (TAI)
T.
Civil Engineering Handbooks
U.
County Agriculture Extension Agent, Soil Conservation Service,
Storm Water Control and other local services
V.
Data Book for Civil Engineers
W.
Site Engineering and Landscape Architectural Program Guides
X.
State Highway Department Standards and Specifications
Y.
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service
Z.
Metric Guide for Federal Construction
3.
BUILDING NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS:
3.1
VA has assigned the following building number(s):
BUILDING
NOMENCLATURE NUMBER
3.2
The VA will assign any additional building numbers during the
various reviews.
4.
PARKING ANALYSIS:
4.1
Replace any parking spaces that are demolished. Develop
sufficient new parking so that the total number of facility spaces
will be (insert number) at the completion of this project.
Provide (insert number) parking spaces for disabled people
(handicapped) of which (insert number) are van spaces. Locate
these parking spaces convenient to an entrance accessible by
physically disabled people.
4.2
Provide a parking tabulation on the contract drawings indicating
the total number of VA facility parking spaces, existing spaces
lost to construction, new standard spaces, and new standard and
van spaces for the disabled.
5.
METHODOLOGY NARRATIVE:
5.1
Provide a narrative with the schematic phase drawings identifying
the site design methodology. This narrative should incorporate
principles of "sustainable landscape design and management" by
considering:
A.
The characteristics of the site and soil,
B.
The intended effect and use of the developed area, and
C.
The selection of plants that need minimal water, increase
erosion control, and require less pesticides, fertilizers, and
maintenance.
5.2
Document an investigation of VA property and surrounding area.
Analyze the site in relation to surrounding land usage, affiliated
hospital(s), mass transit routes and other existing conditions.
Identify restrictions including aircraft flight patterns, zoning
ordinances, easements, and fire protection access. Identify
features of historical and archaeological significance. Identify
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