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Robin E. Snyder
Senior Member
Username: robin

Post Number: 56
Registered: 08-2004
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 03:48 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I have been asked by a client to prepare a set of Bridge Documents, to be used by the Owner to procure Design-Build bids. I have never prepared this type of document. How would it differ from a standard set of specs. How, or if, does Division One apply or get modified?
Julie Brown
Advanced Member
Username: jkbrown

Post Number: 5
Registered: 06-2004
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 04:14 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Robin,
I would suggest that you give me a call.
I will share my experiences and knowledge of Briding Documents and Design-Build.
408-778-0633
Julie Brown
Jim Brittell
Senior Member
Username: jwbrittell

Post Number: 25
Registered: 08-2004
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 04:23 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Robin,

I'm an architect in the QA group for a University on the west coast. Virtually all of our new construction projects are done with design/build and most require bridging documents. The purpose of bridging documents is to illustrate the design intent and criteria for designing and building a facility. Typically the drawings are at the design development level but the specs are more like 80% CD level. The University prepares the Division 01 sections, and we include a detailed section on design criteria. Once the package is complete, it is issued to pre-qualified design/build teams. Contact me at jwbrittell@yahoo.com if you'd like more info.
Ronald L. Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, MAI
Senior Member
Username: specman

Post Number: 289
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 02:45 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Robin:

If it can wait, I'll be back in the office on Monday, you can call me then. I can explain what we did for GSA on the old Federal Court Building remodel in downtown Phoenix.
Wayne Yancey
Senior Member
Username: wyancey

Post Number: 149
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:27 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Bridging documents have been around for years under other names such as Preliminary Project Description or Outline specs or 80% CD level.
I have used all at one time as Jim described in his posting.

In HI, some projects started with the PPD followed by the Ouline Spec, concluding with the 3-Part sections.

Aloha
Wayne Yancey
Senior Member
Username: wyancey

Post Number: 150
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:31 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

To Downtown Julie Brown,

May I call you regarding your experience and knowledge of the "briding" documents.

Just kidding but I could not resist. No malice intended.

Wayne

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