JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
SECTION 7: INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, FINISHES, AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Editing Note: The following section requires careful
review and coordination with Schedule C Space
Program, Room Finishes, and Doors and Hardware
Schedule.
Coordinate casework, cabinets, counters, toilet and
shower accessories, lockers, and shelving with
Special Requirements Schedule B.
Coordinate doors, hardware, partitions, acoustical
treatments, flooring, paint and wall coverings,
specialties, and furnishings with unit pricing in
Schedule B-1
7.1 ARCHITECTURAL:
7.1.1
SPACE PLANNING AND FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT:
The Space Program (Schedule C) and conceptual floor plan (Part X) provided in this solicitation shall be
used as the basis for the space planning and functional layout of the facility. The final layout, design
development and construction documents shall be in accordance with Paragraphs 3.22 and 3.23 of this
solicitation. The completed building shall accommodate VA's space program and interior functional
requirements for the outpatient clinic. The net area for each room shall be shown on the drawings along
with the criteria SF.
Lessor shall provide accurate space layout drawings (floor plans) with offer and during design and
document phases in accordance with Paragraphs 3.19, 3.22 and 3.23. Plans shall include sufficient
information for the Government to compute the net area of each function (room) listed in the space
program; and to compute Building Gross Area and Net Usable Area in order to determine compliance with
solicitation requirements.
7.1.2
The Lessor shall work closely with VA to establish the room numbering system to be used for the facility.
7.1.3
CIRCULATION SYSTEMS:
The Space Program in Schedule C and the conceptual floor plan in this SFO define the basic elements of
the interior circulation systems and their relation to the functional plan. The Lessor is responsible for the
final design of horizontal and vertical circulation systems within the building during Design Development as
defined in Section 3 above. Lessor shall integrate the design of circulation systems with building
entrances, functional elements, wayfinding systems (refer to Paragraph 7.6.2 "Interior Design Criteria")
and signage (refer to Paragraph 7.12).
Circulation system components include entrances, lobbies, major corridors, vertical circulation, waiting
areas, and departmental corridors. Within this hierarchy, Departmental Corridors are defined as the
spaces necessary for circulation between rooms or functional areas within a single department (e.g., the
hall serving exam rooms in a Primary Care module). Major corridors serve multiple departments or
functional groupings, providing circulation to and from building entries and lobby.
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