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DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE/SCOPE OF WORK/PROPOSAL
SUBMISSIONS

DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE
CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA
DESIGN-BUILD
William Walker Aquatic Center
RFP-DPR-XXXX-XXXXXXX
May 2026
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 General Project Description.................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Overview.................................................................................1-1
1.2 Project Scope of Work.......................................................................1-2
1.3 Project Design Phases........................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Preliminary Design Phase..............................................................1-3
1.3.2 Detailed Design Phase.................................................................1-4
1.3.3 Final Design Phase.....................................................................1-5
1.4 Drawing Formats and Requirements......................................................1-6
1.5 Submittal Requirements.....................................................................1-6
2.0 Site Utilities................................................................................2-1
3.0 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 General Site/Civil Design Criteria ........................................................3-1
3.1.1 Detailed Field Surveys ...............................................................3-1
3.1.2 Horizontal and Vertical Coordinate System .......................................3-1
3.1.3 Design Documentation...........................................................3-1
3.1.4 Demolition Plans..................................................................3-2
3.1.5 Outside Piping Plans, Profiles and Sections...................................3-3
3.1.6 Fire Protection Water System...................................................3-4
3.1.7 Traffic Maintenance and Signing Plans........................................3-4
3.1.8 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans...........................................3-5
3.1.9 Landscape Plans...................................................................3-5
3.2 General Architectural Design Criteria..................................................3-5
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3.2.1 Codes and Standards........................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Building Architectural Requirements.....................................................3-6
3.2.3 Life-Cycle Cost Effectiveness..........................................................3-11
3.2.4 Maintenance...........................................................................3-11
3.2.5 Accommodation for the Handicapped.............................................3-11
3.2.6 Exterior Walls.........................................................................3-11
3.2.7 Roofing.................................................................................3-12
3.2.8 Exterior Louvers......................................................................3-12
3.2.9 Balcony Walls & Handrails.........................................................3-12
3.2.10 Exterior Soffits........................................................................3-12
3.2.11 Exterior Painting and Coating.......................................................3-12
3.2.12 Exterior Joint Sealers.................................................................3-12
3.2.13 Sun Control Devices (Exterior).....................................................3-12
3.2.14 Screen Walls...........................................................................3-13
3.2.15 Exterior Windows.....................................................................3-13
3.2.16 Interior Windows.....................................................................3-13
3.2.17 Storefronts and Curtainwalls.........................................................3-13
3.2.18 Exterior Glazing.......................................................................3-13
3.2.19 Solid Doors............................................................................3-13
3.2.20 Overhead Coiling Doors.............................................................3-14
3.2.21 Interior and Exterior Stairs...........................................................3-14
3.2.22 Handrails, Guardrails and Accessories.............................................3-14
3.2.23 Specialties..............................................................................3-14
3.2.24 Aquatics Area..........................................................................3-14
3.2.25 Pool Deck Design.....................................................................3.20
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3.2.26 Pool Technical Requirements.......................................................3-21
3.2.27 Passenger Elevator....................................................................3-25
3.2.28 Public Address System...............................................................3-25
3.2.29 Access Control System...............................................................3-25
3.2.30 Video Surveillance System..........................................................3-25
3.2.31 Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (FF&E)......................................3-25
3.3 General Structural Design Criteria........................................................3-26
3.3.1 Purpose and Content...................................................................3-26
3.3.2 Applicable Codes, Standards and References..........................................3-26
3.3.3 Guidelines and Procedures................................................................3-26
3.3.4 Loads.........................................................................................3-27
3.3.5 Foundations.................................................................................3-27
3.3.6 Slab-on-Grade..............................................................................3-28
3.3.7 Floor Construction.........................................................................3-28
3.3.8 Roof Construction..........................................................................3-28
3.4 General Building Mechanical Services Design Criteria.................................3-28
3.4.1 General.................................................................................3-28
3.4.2 HVAC..................................................................................3-29
3.4.3 Plumbing...............................................................................3-37
3.5 General Electrical Design Criteria.........................................................3-39
3.5.1 Electrical Design Standards.........................................................3-40
3.5.2 Design Criteria and Guidelines......................................................3-43
4.0 Coordination..................................................................................4-1
4.1 Project Meetings..............................................................................4-1
4.2 Cooperation with Other Contractors and Forces.............................................4-1
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4.3 Working Drawings, Shop Drawings, Data on Material & Equipment, Samples and
Licenses........................................................................................4-1
4.3.1 General..................................................................................4-1
4.3.2 Submittal Review......................................................................4-2
4.3.3 Shop Drawings.........................................................................4-3
4.3.4 Working Drawings.....................................................................4-4
4.3.5 Record Agreement Drawings.........................................................4-4
4.3.6 Samples.................................................................................4-4
4.3.7 Operations and Maintenance Data...................................................4-5
4.4 Extended Shift, Weekend and Holiday Pay.............................................4-6
4.5 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.......................................4-6
4.5.1 Shop Drawings...........................................................................4-6
4.5.2 Mobilization............................................................................4-7
4.5.3 Proponent's Use of Premises.........................................................4-7
4.5.4 Temporary Utilities....................................................................4-7
4.6 Protection of Work and Property............................................................4-7
4.6.1 Barricades and Lights.................................................................4-8
4.6.2 Trees and Planting.....................................................................4-9
4.6.3 Finished Construction.................................................................4-9
4.6.4 Waterways..............................................................................4-9
4.6.5 Dewatering..............................................................................4-9
4.6.6 Temporary Controls....................................................................4-9
4.7 Existing Utilities..............................................................................4-12
4.7.1 Verification of the Location of the Existing Utilities...........................4-12
4.7.2 Work in Vicinity of Existing Utilities.............................................4-12
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4.7.3 Access to Utilities Facilities.........................................................4-13
4.8 Construction Schedule......................................................................4-13
4.8.1 Procedures..............................................................................4-13
4.8.2 Standards.................................................................................4-14
4.8.3 Acceptance..............................................................................4-16
4.8.4 Qualifications..........................................................................4-17
4.8.5 Submittal Requirements.............................................................4-17
4.8.6 Schedule Orientation Session.......................................................4-18
4.8.7 Schedule of Values Submittals......................................................4-18
4.8.8 Monthly Application for Payment..................................................4-21
4.8.9 Progress Meetings and Look-Ahead Schedules..................................4-21
4.8.10 CPM Construction Schedule Revisions...........................................4-22
4.8.11 Schedule Recovery....................................................................4-22
4.8.12 Time Impact Analysis Requirement................................................4-23
4.9 Material and Equipment....................................................................4-23
4.9.1 Submittals..............................................................................4-23
4.9.2 Preparation for Shipment............................................................4-24
4.9.3 Delivery and Inspection.............................................................4-24
4.9.4 Handling, Storage and Protection......................................................4-25
4.9.5 Substitute and "Or-Equal" Products................................................4-25
4.9.6 Materials...............................................................................4-26
4.9.7 Fabrication and Manufacture.......................................................4-27
4.9.8 Source Quality Control...............................................................4-27
4.10 Partnering Statement......................................................................4-27
4.11 City of Atlanta Project Sign..............................................................4-29
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Project Description
The City of Atlanta, Georgia is using the Design-Build delivery method for design, permitting
and construction of the William Walker Aquatic Center, (Project). This Design Criteria Package
(DCP) presents specific minimum requirements related to the features to be provided by
the Design/Builder selected for the Project. This DCP is an Exhibit to the Request for
Proposal (RFP) document issued by the City's Department of Procurement (DOP).
1.1.1 Overview
This DCP presents the minimum requirements for design, permitting and construction of
the new Aquatic Center. The DCP contains Project-specific requirements including
minimum design criteria for individual unit operations and processes; general technical
requirements for engineering disciplines and architectural requirements; and start-up,
training, and commission requirements. Although minimum requirements are established
in this DCP, the Design/Builder shall be fully responsible for final design, construction and
performance of the Project.
1.2 Project Scope of Work
The successful Design/Builder will design and construct the Project in accordance with the
requirements of this RFP, the Design Criteria and technical requirements and all other
Exhibits and Appendices and any Addenda to this RFP, including all documents, included
therein, site survey, specifications, and other information references in and/or included
therein, all of which materials are incorporated into this RFP by reference.
The specific areas of Work for this Project include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Conduct Community Engagement meetings to review conceptual design prior
to completion of the Preliminary Design Phase.
2. Complete detailed design of this Project in accordance with the Design
Criteria;
3. Pre-construction engineering, planning, coordination and permitting;
4. Site Inspection and Engineering;
5. Demolition, site preparation, and existing utility relocation;
6. Procurement of all design, engineering, and construction Work and
materials;
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7. Design Management;
8. Project Management;
9. Subcontractor staging, management; and coordination;
10. Materials staging and management;
11. Site access management and scheduling;
12. Independent special testing and inspection(s);
13. Procurement and management of all subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers;
14. Cost estimation, scheduling, and controls in accordance with City Policy
and Procedures regarding Project Controls and reporting.
15.Detailed Design Phase
16.Construction of the Project;
17.Quality assurance and quality control, including inspection and testing; and
18.Turnover of facilities and systems, including warranties, operation
instruction, and training.
1. Project Design Phases
It is the City's intentions to support schedule efficiencies throughout the Project. The
following design phase reviews are not intended to prohibit activities which could be
concurrently executed; rather, are established to identify opportunities for City to observe
progress and conformance to criteria established herein. Where possible, the
Design/Builder should identify opportunities to gain schedule efficiencies in their project
approach. The Design/Builder is permitted to submit specific discipline design drawings
for City review to expedite the Project schedule. Any early submittal documents proposed
shall be defined by the Design/Builder. The minimum project design phases will include:
2. Preliminary Design Phase
3. Detailed Design Phase
4. Final Design Phase
1.2.2 Preliminary Design Phase
The following deliverables will be developed by the Design/Builder during the preliminary
design phase:
+ List of applicable permits and status of permitting processes;
+ Preliminary Drawings
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* Preliminary Drawings including demolition plans, site civil plans,
architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical
drawings;
+ Specification Table of Contents and major equipment specifications;
+ Subsurface investigation requirements and/or findings;
+ Geotechnical services and survey work as required;
+ Materials of construction tables, showing locations and materials proposed,
for equipment, piping, pipe supports, hardware, structural materials and any
other services subject to corrosion;
+ Construction traffic management plan;
+ Description of safety elements included in the facilities;
+ Sustainable Design Plan, substantiating the measures used to design and
build the facilities using sustainable design principles;
+ Erosion and sediment control plans and applicable documentation (NOI, etc.)
1.2.3 Detailed Design Phase
During the detailed design phase (between 50%-60% complete), the Basis of Design is
refined and all major design decisions are made by the Design/Builder and reviewed by
the City. It is anticipated that the Design/Builder will include regular Project progress
meetings to foster dialog and communicate Project information.
In general, the Design/Builder team will be expected to finalize all major design decisions.
The following are typical deliverables developed during the Detailed Design Phase:
+ Architectural door, window, finish and hardware schedules and details;
+ Landscape details and planting materials lists;
+ Updated drawing and specifications lists;
+ Updated site, grading, drainage, landscaping and electrical site plans;
+ Updated process and support facility general arrangement plans;
+ Site sections and details;
+ Updated electrical single-line drawings;
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+ Building and structure foundation plans, floor plans and sections; Concrete
mix design(s);
+ Updated architectural plans and elevations (including landscape plans and
*
details, at least one full building section, and a representative wall and plan);
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