SITE, TOPOGRAPHIC, UTILITY, LANDSCAPE AND
SOIL SURVEYS
PART I. GENERAL
A. These surveys are the basis for making site design decisions. Obtain these surveys and determine the
survey limits which will include a sufficient area to cover the complete project.
B. The term "Engineer" herein shall mean the individual, firm, associates, or parties who contract with the
Government to provide the services, data, and information described in this document.
C. The Engineer shall:
1. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, services, and data necessary in making the survey in
accordance with the specifications and within the limits of the area indicated on the sketch (if
provided).
2. Affix his seal to all drawings and Part III, (Site, Topographic, Utility, and Landscape Survey
Check List). The survey drawing(s) submitted shall bear the following certification adjacent to the
Engineer's official seal:
"I hereby certify that all information indicated on this drawing was obtained or
verified by actual measurements in the field, and that every effort has been made to
furnish complete and accurate information."
3. Submit the completed mylar tracings, one sepia print of each, field notes, and the original and
one copy of completed Part III to the Contracting Officer within 60 calendar days from the date of the
notice to proceed.
PART ll: DRAWINGS
A. Draw the survey on 1069 mm x 762 mm (42" x 30") standard V.A. mylar sheets. On a second
1069 mm x 762 mm (42" x 30") mylar, superimpose the survey grid specified in Part II over the base survey
drawing.
B. Base vertical control on the permanent (not assumed) National Geodetic Survey (NGS) or VA Medical
Center Bench Mark. Note location, description, and datum.
C. Draw the survey at an engineering scale of 1:350 (1" = 30').
D. Provide the scale of drawing (including bar scale) and direction of true north.
E. Provide a legend consisting of suitable weighted or broken lines and symbols designating property lines,
buildings, utilities and other such features. Provide a legend of abbreviations.
F. Indicate contours by broken lines and located at 500 mm (2') intervals.
G. Where more than one continuous plan is required, identify adjoining ends by match lines and reference
notes.
November 1, 1996
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