In general, decisions made as a result of the first study will not be reconsidered in the second
study unless significant new information is available. Furthermore, design changes implemented
as a result of the studies will generally be considered within the bounds of the normal design
process. Exceptions to this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
baseline prospectus
Translate the approved prospectus line items into Uniformat Level II to be used as a basis
of comparison and control throughout the project lifecycle.
design concept
For major capital construction and certain other projects, a VE study will be included as a
requirement for the concept design submissions. GSA contracts with the VE consultant
directly, rather than through the A-E, but the A-E participates in and reviews VE proposals
to address project feasibility and adherence to design programming requirements. The
A-E's cost estimator must be available to answer the VE consultant's questions concerning
the origin of A-E concept design estimate unit costs and interpretation of work-element
descriptions. Once GSA determines what VE consultant's recommendations are to be
used, the design A-E must incorporate these recommendations into design documents as
part of the scope of work.
For new construction projects, the first study at concept design is intended to review basic
design decisions that pertain to areas such as:
Siting and building orientation
Building form, shape, and massing
Layout
Proportion of occupiable area to gross area
Design criteria
Building systems selection options
Space program options
Building space/volume parameters
Vertical and horizontal circulation
Major mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP) considerations
Overall energy considerations
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