JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Location of project;
Lease number;
Title of submission;
Name of A/E/interior design firm;
Dept. of Veterans Affairs name and logo;
Date of Submission; and
Number each board and relate it to the total number of boards on the project, e.g., 1 of 5.
7.6.1.2 PRODUCT SAMPLES:
Organize the finish and material samples on the boards by floor levels to clearly convey the design intent.
Place exterior materials on a separate board.
Apply an actual sample of all interior and exterior materials, finishes and paints specified on the project.
Assign a color and material code to all samples.
Securely adhere all samples with a strong adhesive and/or double sided foam tape.
7.6.1.3 SAMPLE BOARDS:
Use mat board, foam core or any other suitable lightweight material.
Wrap all sample boards with a heavy gauge acetate. Completely wrap each board with at least a three
inch overlap of acetate wrapped to the back of the board. Secure with tape on all sides.
Board Size should not exceed 30-inches by 40-inches.
Use a white board. Backer boards of other colors may be used for bordering. Do not use frames.
7.6.2
INTERIOR DESIGN CRITERIA:
7.6.2.1 GOAL:
To provide a supportive interior environment that is conducive to healing both the patients mind and body,
is respectful of the public monies, promotes staff performance, and expresses progressive high quality
design.
7.6.2.2 CONCEPT:
The design is to pivot from the facility's mission and its patient profile. This includes a working knowledge
of the profile and characteristics of the veteran as a patient population and the distinct profile of the users
of said facility and said project. The information that overall remains constant, is that VA patients are
long-term, high repeaters with multi-medical problems. Each user group will reveal the degree of need for
the design to address aging, physical and mental disabilities, abusiveness, loss of function and perception
ability.
7.6.2.3 FUNCTION:
Functional requirements dictate maintainable colors, textures, patterns, material selections, combination of
materials and installation techniques. Materials must be chosen for longevity and good appearance
retention.
7.6.2.4 WAYFINDING:
A "wayfinding" process needs to be designed into every project. Patients, visitors and staff need to know
where they are, what their destination is, how to get there and have the ability to return. Identification,
personalization of occupied spaces and orientation are all to be addressed in the design. Wayfinding is to
be thought of broadly as building elements, color, texture and pattern cues, as well as a coordinated set-up
for separate contacted signage and artwork.
7.6.2.5 GUIDELINES:
Design attention will be given to all spaces. Areas which could initiate the design may be the lobby or
administrative suite, but extensions of the same quality and variety is required for the corridors, staff areas,
and patient areas. The design must offer a distinctive and clear lead for the planning and selecting of
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