JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
interior furnishings. Designs that narrow choices of procurement furnishings are inappropriate. A working
understanding of the limits of government sources is to be considered. This consideration will produce a
good environment for the furnishings.
Designs that use "life-time-of-the-building" materials in colors, patterns and designs that transcend time
are endorsed. Trendy colors and patterns are to be restricted to cycle replacement materials, such as
paint and wall coverings.
7.7 CEILINGS:
7.7.1
CEILINGS:
Except for specific areas requiring special treatment, all suspended acoustic tile ceilings shall be 2 foot x 2
foot lay-in panels in a standard 15/16-inch grid.
Editing Note: select heavy duty suspension system for
areas with high or very high seismicity.
Acoustical ceiling system components and installation shall comply with VA Master Construction
Specification 09510, Acoustical Ceilings. Ceiling suspension system shall be //intermediate-duty// //heavy-
duty// system. //Provide aluminum suspension system in kitchen.// Acoustical units shall be mineral fiber
units that provide a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of at least 0.55 and a ceiling attenuation class (CAC)
rating of at least 33. Provide units with manufacturer's standard white painted finish, except provide
membrane faced (mylar) units in //kitchen and other //locations scheduled for non-absorbent, scrubbable
finish. Ceiling units shall have a flame-spread of 25 or less and a smoke development rating of 50 or less
(ASTM E-84).
Minimum clear ceiling heights from finished floor to finished ceiling shall be as indicated in Schedule C.
7.7.2
CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS:
Provide cubicle curtain tracks in exam rooms for privacy. Cubicle curtain tracks shall be surface mounted
and shall comply with VA Master Construction Specification 10152, Hospital Cubicle Curtains and IV
Tracks. Tracks shall be provided by Lessor and included in rental rate. VA will supply and maintain fabric
cubicle curtains.
7.8 FLOORS, UNDERFLOOR & COVERING:
An estimate of base quantities of each type of flooring that should be included in the proposed rental rate
is indicated on Exhibit A of Schedule B-1. Adjustments will be made at the end of the project based on
actual measurement and payment will be made per the pre-negotiated unit cost for these items.
7.8.1
MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING AT INTERIOR FLOOR DRAINS:
Provide membrane waterproofing under floor finishes surrounding floor drains in areas subject to wet
conditions to prevent water and moisture from penetrating the underlying floor slabs and damaging the
finishes and contents of the rooms or spaces below. Attach the membrane waterproofing to the floor drain
by a clamp, extend outward from the floor drain under the entire area of the surrounding floor finish surface
or concrete topping which slopes toward the floor drain or which is subject to surface water, and carry up
abutting vertical surfaces at least 3".
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