C--REMOVE FOUNTAIN

SCOPE: 1. The Architect/Engineer shall provide design services necessary to furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information for Project 553-10-129, Remove Fountain, at the VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. This project will investigate, evaluate, and provide necessary documentation to remove the fountain located in the atrium area of the hospital. 2. Milage range consideration - 200 miles. 3. Estimated Construction cost: $350,000 The intent is to remove all architectural features and the electrical and plumbing accessories back to the pump room on the lower level and to restore the tile flooring matching the adjacent flooring. 4. Coordinate all activities with the VA Medical Center (VAMC). Hold informal meetings (upon mutual consent of the VA and the A/E) at the VAMC to discuss the design and related issues. Continue to expand contacts by telephone, rough sketch studies and other means of communication with the purpose of finalizing a general design approach to be followed. 5. Final approved Schematic documents shall be the basis for the development of the Design Development phase. Likewise, final approved Design Development documents shall be the basis for the development of the Construction Documents phase. The VAMC must approve any changes from each set of documents before the A/E proceeds to the next phase. 6. VA will review all submittals for functional and aesthetic relationships. However, no further functional decisions are anticipated after the Design Development phase. 7. Provide computations and sizing calculations for electrical designs. For computerized calculations, submit complete and clear documentation of computer programs, interpretation of input/output, and description of program procedures. 8. Provide individually packaged drawings for each submission to each unit specified in the "Distribution of A/E Materials" section. 9. Submit a complete set of final approved drawings incorporating all revisions, after completion of the Schematics and Design Development stages. 10. Submit final drawings (Bid Documents) on CD to be used with the AutoCAD version at the VAMC. Submit instructions on the use of the CD along with a complete listing of all layers that are used. 11. The A/E shall submit documents as indicated below: ____ITEM______ DUE DATE 50% Submission 30 100% Submission 15 Final Submission 7