770
Ceiling Performance Specifications
771
INTRODUCTION
771.1
INTENT
771.1.1
These specifications provide the basis upon which the ceiling system to be
incorporated in the Veterans Administration Hospital Facility to be built at
(location) will be designed, evaluated, bid, developed, tested and installed.
771.1.2
Section 320 of the VA Design Manual, Hospital Building System, is an
integral part of these specifications.
771.1.3
There is no intent to imply that any particular material or design is desired
by the VA. Any detailed designs indicated in the Design Manual as
possible approaches to meeting the requirements are for guidance only.
Bidders are encouraged to apply their most advanced design concepts
and materials to the problem described.
771.1.4
Specific minimum criteria are established in critical areas of performance
where parameters can be quantified. Bidders are expected to exceed
these if appropriate to the nature of their products, and to provide a
performance level at least equal to normal industry standards in those
areas not directly covered.
771.2
BASE OF CONTRACT AWARD
Priced proposals will be accepted only from qualified bidders on the basis
of their approved designs. All such designs will be considered of
equivalent value for purposes of bidding. The successful bidder will be
selected on the basis of the lowest responsive lump sum bid submitted on
the Bid Form provided by the Office of Construction. Approval of design,
selection of the successful bidder, or award of a contract will not relieve
the Component Contractor from meeting the performance requirements
during the Development and Construction Phases.
771.3
GOVERNING REGULATIONS
All work and materials shall be in accordance with the following codes and
standards unless specifically required or authorized to the contrary by the
VA:
1. Federal Procurement Regulations
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