CEMP-E
TI 800-03
1 July 1998
and economy. Describing the structural system in detail in the RFP technical specifications
makes the Government responsible for sharing potential Value Engineering savings with the
Design-Build contractor, should the Design-Build contractor propose a different structural
system. It also involves the Government in determining the structural system, which carries a
certain amount of responsibility for the structural design.
f. Identify location and weight of structurally hung equipment imposing loads.
g. Provide location of in-slab pits and trenches on floor plans. This information should
be obtained early in the design so that the locations can be confirmed to be in the proper
location.
h. Consider a requirement to design for future expansion--upward or lateral additions to
the facility.
i. Consider restrictions on framing systems. For example, will timber or light gage cold-
formed, stud-bearing walls and floor/roof systems be allowed?
j. Consider floor flatness, isolated floor areas, and special deflection criteria.
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