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MAY 2009SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OUTPATIENT CLINIC SFO NO. VA-101-XX-RP-XXXX[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]VA Barrier Free Design Guide PG18-13 is available from VA Technical Information Library athttp://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/barrfree.doc.The Offeror shall comply with the stricter of these standards for each requirement asdetermined by the Government. Offerors are cautioned that compliance with ADA doesnot assure compliance with PG-18-13. The following list includes some of the requirementsfrom the "Barrier Free Design Guide" that typically exceed ADA or local requirements. Themore stringent requirement shall be followed.VA Accessibility Standards from PG-18-13Paragraph4.1.1(5)(e)(i)Description of Requirement3% of total parking spaces shall be accessible4.3.4 5’-0" minimum width for accessible routes4.3.7 1:33 (3%) maximum slope for accessible routes, including parkingspaces1:50 minimum gradient for walk requiring rest areas6’-0" x 6’-0" minimum size of level platform at doors4.5.3 Carpet cushion or padding is not permitted4.6.3 5’-0" access aisle required both sides of accessible parking spaces4.7.3 4’-0" minimum width for curb ramps4.8 Requirements for ramps:1:20 maximum slope40-foot max length for slopes between 1:33 and 1:2435-foot max length for slopes to 1:204’-0" minimum clear width6’-0" x 6’-0" minimum landing where doors swing into landing4.9.4(5) 34" handrail height (not a range of heights)4.10 4’-0" minimum elevator door widthDouble set of handrails required: 3" x 3/8" with centerlines at 30" and42" above car floor8’-0" x 6’-0" minimum passenger elevator platform size4.13 2’-10" (34") minimum clear opening4.17 Toilet Stalls:5’6" x 6’-0" minimum accessible stall sizePart I: Basic Solicitation Requirements – Page 72 of 196Lessor __________ Gov’t. ____________________ of __________ Pages