CEMP-E
TI 800-03
1 July 1998
Appendix D requires the offeror to provide
Codes used for design, complete design
the following information to the Government
loads, and material strengths. Special
as part of the response or proposal to the
structural requirements including specific
RFP for structural roof framing).
load conditions and deviations from the
national codes.
Preliminary foundation and framing plans
(includes typical foundations, floors, and
roof framing).
Outline specifications (describing all
structural elements and systems
including soil compaction for
foundations).
(2) Partial Criteria. Use appendix B plus E to prepare the RFP. Partial criteria
represent the middle ground. The Government prepares concept floor plans which indicate a
special mechanical and electrical equipment layout, overall dimensions, and desirable column
locations. Enlarged floor plans are provided, as required, to explain special design conditions.
Minimum requirements for mechanical and electrical equipment layouts including provisions for
testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning should be specified. Preliminary exterior
elevations and cross sections are required for special design requirements. A site plan is
required to indicate the building orientation and circulation to the building entrances. Appendix
F provides an example of an offeror's minimum required response to an RFP with partial
criteria.
(3) Full Criteria. Use appendix B plus G to prepare the RFP. Full criteria represent
a more prescriptive approach. The Government provides enlarged floor plans, fire protection
information, typical wall sections to indicate materials' usage, and structure. The following
would be included: Preliminary site plan, landscaping plan, exterior elevations, cross sections,
floor plans, finish schedule, door schedule, foundation, framing plan, and sections. The
criteria begin to resemble the traditional design of the design-bid-build approach. In many
cases, the full criteria approach may only apply to critical project elements or features. In other
cases, such as in "site-adapt" projects, the criteria may resemble a complete design. Appendix
H lists the offeror's minimum required response to an RFP with full criteria.
c. Some Design-Build projects have project criteria developed in the RFP that
essentially provide a complete design, with the minor details left to the D-B contractor. In this
case, it must be made clear in the RFP that to be technically acceptable, the Design-Build
contractor must provide the design and construction as indicated in the RFP. The award
process is based upon "best value" considering past performance, experience, and technical
capabilities of the construction contractor, as well as price. This can be an advantage when
the Government wants to obtain a specific design and/or select a highly-qualified contractor for
construction of specialized or critical facilities.
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