JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
VA will install a rooftop mounted satellite system for the building. The Lessor shall provide a roof structure,
which accommodates VA's system, and shall coordinate with VA to provide the required structural
mounting devices. The roof shall be maintained in a watertight condition at all such mounting locations.
6.1.3
LATERAL FORCES:
6.1.3.1 VA CRITERIA:
VA Outpatient Clinic buildings are required to remain operational after an earthquake or other natural
disaster such as tornado or hurricane.
6.1.3.2 SEISMIC SAFETY:
All new facilities//, new additions, and existing buildings requiring major renovation and/or seismic
strengthening// shall be designed in accordance with VA Seismic Design Requirements H-18-8, December
2003.
6.1.4
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Regardless of local code requirements, Lessor shall obtain services of qualified, independent entities to
provide special inspection services during construction in accordance with Chapter 17 of the International
Building Code (IBC). Lessor shall provide copies of the inspectors' reports to the Contracting Officer as
evidence of compliance with Codes and the requirements of this solicitation. Reports shall be prepared in
accordance with IBC Section 1704.1.2 and shall include:
Editing Note: Edit the following to remove items not
applicable to the project.
Inspection of Fabricators (Section 1704.2)
Inspection of Steel Construction (Section 1704.3 and Table 1704.3)
Inspection of Concrete Construction (Section 1704.4 and table 1704.4)
Inspection of Masonry Construction (Section 1704.5 and Tables 1704.5.1 and 17-4.5.2)
Pile Foundations (Section 1704.8)
Pier Foundations (Section 1704.9)
Wall Panels and Veneers (Section 1704.10)
Sprayed Fire Resistant Materials (Section 1704.11)
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) (Section 1704.12)
Provide Quality Assurance Plan for Seismic Resistance per Section 1705
Provide Quality Assurance Plan for Wind requirements per Section 1706
Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance (Section 1707)
Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance (Section 1708)
Structural Observations (Section 1709)
6.1.5
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS:
Follow the Fire Protection Paragraphs in Section 4 of this solicitation for fireproofing requirements of
structural elements.
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