JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
6.2
ARCHITECTURAL:
6.2.1
DESIGN CONCEPT:
Before proceeding with the final construction documents, the Lessor shall present the exterior design for
review by the Contracting Officer. For this review, suitable illustration of the exterior is needed including
relationship to adjacent buildings and surroundings. Minimum submittal requirements are listed in Section
3 of this solicitation.
The review will consider the technical excellence and the appropriateness of the design in meeting VA
program needs and goals required by this SFO. The Lessor is advised that VA is dedicated to the concept
of Sustainable Design. In recognition of limitations of energy, water and other resources, as well as the
consequences of using them inefficiently, VA encourages the Lessor to incorporate the principles of
sustainable design in the design and construction of the outpatient clinic. The facility design should include
energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable energy sources whether in a new or
existing building. Sustainable elements may include (but are not limited to):
Active or passive solar energy
Building orientation and placement in site planning to optimize energy efficiency
Energy-efficient equipment
Indoor air quality
Minimal construction and operational waste
Minimal negative environmental impacts
Recycled materials
Resource efficient materials
Water conservation
Water harvesting
6.2.2
FOUNDATION:
6.2.2.1 BUILDING PERIMETER FOUNDATION DRAINAGE:
Subsoil (foundation) drainage provides a means of removing water that may percolate to the footing level
of a building foundation system. Establish the need for a subsoil drainage system by an analysis of the
climate, topography, soil character, water table, geological factors and the judgment of the designer.
Where topographical or other factors exist which would lead to uncertainty regarding the ability of natural
drainage to function and avoid damage by subsurface water, provide a subsoil drainage system.
Provide subsoil drains, when judged advantageous and where individually required, at building perimeter
wall footings adjacent to basement, crawl spaces, or pipe basements below grade.
Subsoil drains shall maintain a pitch as uniform as possible and shall drain to suitable outfall. Minimum
pitch shall be 1/2 of 1%.
Unless site conditions otherwise dictate, no subsoil drainage piping shall traverse a building area to reach
an outfall. Where a condition makes this imperative, use solid pipe with sealed joints to traverse a building
area.
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