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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2026 Post Frame Garage Installation

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Index of Technical Specifications

Specification Number / Title……………………………………………………………..Page Number

General-01: General……………………………………………………………………….…………..TS-2

Building-01: Post Frame Garage…………………………………………………………….………TS-15

Bollard-01: Bollard…………………………………………………………………………….………TS-18

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SPECIFICATION GENERAL-01: GENERAL

1.01 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The intent of this contract is to complete the improvements of the Post Frame Garage

Installation project at the Pennsauken Police Department’s Administration Building in the Township of Pennsauken. The Pennsauken Police Department’s Administration Building is located at 2400 Bethel Avenue Pennsauken, NJ 08109.

B. The intent of this contract is to install a new Post Frame Garage with Carport and associated site improvements as shown on the contract documents and listed in these specifications, with the work to be complete in all respects and ready for use by the Owner.

C. The intent and meaning of the contract documents require that the Contractor, under the terms of his contract, shall take such action as necessary and/or required to provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, facilities and appurtenances thereto, which are indicated or reasonably implied by each drawing and each section of the specifications, all of which are collectively necessary and required for the execution of the work.

D. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the project location at the time and date indicated in the bid advertisement. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

1.02 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. The most current version of the following reference standards shall govern unless otherwise specified in the contract documents:

a. New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Roadway Construction, Traffic Control, and Bridge Construction Details

b. New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Electrical Details

B. The most current version of the following reference specifications shall govern unless otherwise specified in the contract documents:

a. New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Furnish all material, labor, and equipment necessary for demolition, excavation, grading, and sediment/erosion control of site as detailed in the contract documents.

B. Furnish all material, labor, and equipment necessary for concrete apron and sidewalk improvements on site as detailed in the contract documents.

C. Furnish all material, labor and equipment necessary for installation of a Post Frame

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Garage with Carport as detailed in the contract documents.

D. Furnish and install landscaping such as but not limited to sod, seeding, topsoil, fertilizer, etc. and appurtenances to complete site restoration.

a. Contractor is responsible for complete site restoration, clean up, and trash removal.

1.04 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK AND SCHEDULE

A. The contractor shall provide executed contract agreements and submittals within twenty

(20) business days of the Notice of Award.

B. A pre-construction meeting shall be held within twenty (20) business days after the effective date of the contract. The purpose of the pre-construction meeting will be to:

a. Acquaint the Owner and/or his designated representative with the contractor as well as representatives of other parties authorized to perform work within the site of the project;

b. Familiarize the contractor with the administrative requirements and procedures;

c. Review the work and the requirements contained in the contract documents;

d. Clarify any inconsistencies found in the contract documents or any particular concerns of the contractor regarding interpretation of the contract documents.

e. No work of this contract shall be performed prior to the pre-construction meeting.

C. The contractor shall commence the work of this contract within thirty (30) business days after the effective date of the contract, which shall constitute the Notice to Proceed. The work shall continue uninterrupted until completion of all work required by the contract documents. Time of completion of this contract is sixty (60) business days.

1.05 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. All contract documents prepared and furnished by Pennsauken Township or its designated agent are the property of Pennsauken Township. The contract documents are provided to the contractor solely for use on this project and no other project.

B. The contract documents referenced include the bid proposal, bid specifications, official contract, construction drawings, referenced standards and any other documentation constituting the official contract documents.

C. All work must conform to the approved and current editions of all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, codes and specifications having jurisdiction.

D. The contract documents are intended solely as an outline for construction. All assumptions derived from review of the contract documents are completely the responsibility of the party making the assumptions.

E. The contractor is responsible to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents. All proposed field changes must be approved in writing by the engineer of

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record.

F. The contractor is responsible for contracting with a third party inspection agency for all required special inspections or progress inspections, unless otherwise specified by Pennsauken Township or its designated agent.

G. The owner reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities during construction, without any claims to be made by the contractor.

H. The contractor must verify all field conditions and notify the engineer of record in writing of any and all discrepancies or conflicts.

I. The contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods of construction, including but not limited to construction methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, or safety precautions. Pennsauken Township and the engineer of record are not responsible for the construction work or the acts or omissions of the contractor, sub-contractor, or any other persons performing any work, or failure of anyone to complete the work in accordance with applicable codes and specifications and accepted industry standards.

J. The contractor is responsible for securing all applicable permits and approvals prior to commencement of any work. Fees will be waived for any permits required by Pennsauken Township.

K. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, appurtenances, equipment, and services necessary and required to complete the scope of work as indicated in the contract documents.

L. The contractor must provide the necessary enclosures, barriers, scaffolding, ladders, temporary supports/braces, etc. as required to protect the health and safety of the general public, contractor's employees, and adjacent property.

M. The contractor is solely responsible for maintaining a safe work site environment that complies with the occupational safety and health regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor.

N. The contractor is solely responsible for designating an individual responsible for construction site safety during the course of the project pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.21(e) of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and GFB 1926.32(f) OSHA Competent Person.

O. Materials, methods of construction, and quality of workmanship must meet or exceed all applicable industry standards.

P. The contractor must protect at all times the general public, adjacent properties, and all utility infrastructure. It is at the contractor's expense to repair or replace any facilities damaged as a result of construction activities.

Q. The contractor shall make appropriate arrangements with the utility companies to provide for services necessary to complete the work. The contractor shall comply with all

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protection requirements for the existing utilities.

R. All areas disturbed during construction activities must be restored to the original conditions that existed prior to the start of construction activities, unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.

S. All fill material must be placed in maximum eight (8) inch lifts and thoroughly compacted.

T. If baselines are provided on the construction drawings, it is the contractor's responsibility to locate the baseline in the field.

U. All specifications must be in accordance with the latest version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.

V. Sawcutting will not be paid out under a separate item. It is the contractor's responsibility to include the cost in the various pay items of the contract documents.

W. The joint material required for all concrete work will not be quantified or paid out under a separate item. It is the contractor's responsibility to account for the quantity and include the cost in the various pay items of the contract documents.

X. The contractor is responsible for maintenance of all existing curb and sidewalk not shown to be removed. It is the contractor's responsibility to repair or replace all curb or sidewalk damaged by construction activities at no cost to the owner.

Y. Where concrete curb or sidewalk replacements are indicated in the construction drawings, the limits of replacement are at existing construction joints.

Z. At all new curb installations, two (2) foot full depth pavement restoration is required. It is the contractor's responsibility to include the cost for this full-depth pavement restoration in the various pay items of the contract documents.

AA. All unused excavated materials from the project site are to be disposed at an approved facility. Unused excavated material must not be stored on site and must be removed at the end of each day. It is the contractor's responsibility to include the cost in the various pay items of the contract documents.

BB. The contractor must obtain and pay for a county road opening permit for all work within county right-of-way. The contractor must obtain and pay for a highway occupancy permit for all work within state right-of-way. All costs associated with permit acquisition must be included in the various items of the proposal.

CC. The contractor must ensure positive drainage along all roadways to be resurfaced, reconstructed, or otherwise improved.

DD. The contractor must ensure positive drainage in front of all ADA-compliant curb ramps.

EE. At the end of each day, the contractor is responsible for ensuring the construction site is

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sediment free in a clean broom swept condition. All construction activities must employ means and methods that minimize airborne dust and prevent spread of sediment.

FF. No open trenches are permitted at the end of each day. All trenches must be backfilled without delay. Any open trenches during construction activities must be kept to a minimum with due attention given to the protection of the general public.

GG. All traffic control measures must be in accordance with the latest versions of the Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Roadway Construction, Traffic Control, and Bridge Construction Details.

HH. Five (5) full business days prior to construction, the contractor must notify Pennsauken Police Department's Traffic Safety Officer for any work impacting the public right-of-way.

II. Payments for resetting, repairing, replacing, or extending existing roof drains or sump pump drains, as needed, are included in the item "3 Inch Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe, If & Where Directed."

JJ. A minimum two (2) feet of paving must be removed around the perimeter of all manhole and inlet castings to ensure a minimum two (2) inches of surface course is provided around them. Payment for this work is included in the item "Hot Mix Asphalt 9.5m64 Surface Course, 2" Thick".

KK. At all limits of paving, the contractor must sawcut, tack coat and seal to match the existing pavement. It is the contractor's responsibility to include the cost in the various pay items of the contract documents.

LL. All tree removals must be completed in accordance with Pennsauken Township Code Chapter 289, Article II.

MM. Various above and below ground utility infrastructure may be encountered during construction activities. All utility infrastructure must be reset or relocated as needed during the course of construction activities. It is the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate with the utility owners and include the cost of utility modifications in the various pay items of the contract documents.

NN. It is the responsibility of the contractor to contact NJ One Call prior to the start of construction. Call for markouts three (3) full business days in advance and begin excavation within 10 days. All contractors on site must have their own markout.

OO. All erosion control measures must be in accordance with DelAtlantic Conservation District standards prior to any earth disturbance activities. All erosion control measures must be maintained until end of construction activities.

PP. The contractor must maintain a spill kit on site during construction activities and employ spill mitigation measures promptly following a spill of fuel or other hazardous material.

QQ. The contractor must maintain access to all properties at all times during

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construction activities. If access to properties must be restricted, the contractor must provide proper notice and coordination with the impacted owners.

RR. The contractor must notify in writing property owners a minimum forty-eight (48) hours in advance of performing construction activities adjacent to property.

SS. At end of each day, all pedestrian and vehicle travel paths are to be restored.

TT. All traffic signs and striping must conform to the latest version of the Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

UU. Existing conditions are shown for graphical reference only. The contractor is responsible for verification of all dimensions, measurements, quantities, and existing conditions in the field prior to the start of any work.

VV. All materials and equipment held in storage by the contractor shall be protected from the weather, freezing, dust, vandalism, moisture, and/or flooding by suitable waterproof coverings or by placing in suitable storage buildings until ready for installation or until equipment is to be turned over to the Owner. Materials and equipment that are damaged or become inoperable will be rejected and must be restored or replaced at no additional cost to the Owner.

WW. The contractor shall effectively protect, at his own expense, his work, materials, and equipment for the duration of the construction period.

1.06 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

A. The contractor shall limit use of the premises for work and for storage of equipment as only required for this project.

1.07 COORDINATION WITH OWNER

A. All aspects of the project must be coordinated through the below listed contacts:

a. John Doyle, Municipal Engineer 856-665-1000 x 1500 JDoyle@Pennsauken.gov

b. Mike Killion, Captain, Pennsauken Police Department 856-488-0080 x 2406 mkillion@pennsaukenpolice.org

B. The contractor shall present an approximate schedule of construction at the pre-construction conference.

C. The contractor shall schedule his work and the work of his subcontractors to avoid conflicts, with other contractors and the Owner’s use of the premises.

1.08 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

mailto:JDoyle@Pennsauken.gov mailto:mkillion@pennsaukenpolice.org

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A. The Owner may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted or the investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such a bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein within the allotted contract time.

B. To demonstrate his qualifications for the project the bidder is required to furnish, among other items, the following information with his bid:

a. A detailed list of the plant and equipment which the bidder proposes to use, indicating which portions he already possesses, and, if requested in the Proposal, a detailed description of the method and program of work he proposes to follow.

The information contained in these papers is for the guidance of the Owner in awarding the Contract

b. A sworn statement giving a detailed list of contract work of the nature specified that he has been engaged upon in the past five (5) years (if in business for less than five (5) years, provide experience for those years in business) with information as to location, exact nature and extent of the work, cost of the projects, under whose jurisdiction the work was performed and references with whom to correspond.

c. Furnish a list of technically experienced employees in the various branches of the work bid upon, with a brief summary of their experience and qualifications and also the name of the proposed field superintendent.

1.09 NO PLEA OF IGNORANCE

A. No plea of ignorance of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist, or of conditions or difficulties that may be encountered in the execution of the work under this contract, as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations, will be accepted as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the Contractor to fulfill, in every detail, all of the requirements of the contract documents, or will be accepted as a basis for any claim whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time.

B. Each bid submitted shall implicitly represent on the part of the bidder that he is the only person or persons interested in said bid; that it is made without any connection with any person submitting another bid for the same contract; that the bid is in all respects fair and without collusion, fraud or mental reservation; that no official of the Owner, or any person in the employ of the said Owner is directly or indirectly interested in said bid or in the supplies or work to which it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof.

1.10 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

A. Construction layout shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be included in the various pay items of the contract documents.

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1.11 SUBMITTALS

A. Definitions:

a. Action Submittal: written and graphic information that requires Engineer’s responsive action.

b. Information Submittal: written information that does not require Engineer’s approval but may be rejected for not complying with project requirements.

B. Submittal Procedures: All submittals to be in digital “Portable Document Format” (PDF) unless otherwise indicated.

a. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

i. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

ii. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

1. Owner reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

b. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review will commence upon Owner’s acknowledgement of receipt of the submittal.

i. Initial Review: Allow seven (7) days for initial review of each submittal.

Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. Owner will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

ii. Concurrent Review: Where concurrent review of submittals by Engineer's consultants, Owner, or other parties is required, allow fourteen (14) days for initial review of each submittal.

iii. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

iv. Allow fourteen (14) days for processing each submittal.

v. No extension of the contract time will be authorized because of failure to provide submittals in advance.

c. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

i. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared the submittal.

ii. Indicate contractor’s review date and approval marking.

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iii. Provide space for owner’s review date and approval marking.

iv. Clearly mark, circle, highlight, or otherwise identify the relevant information in each submittal.

d. Deviations: Clearly mark, circle, highlight, or otherwise identify the deviations from the contract documents in each submittal.

e. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Owner will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor.

i. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by Engineer on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include the same label information as the related submittal.

ii. Include Contractor's certification stating that information submitted complies with requirements of the Contract Documents.

iii. Transmittal Form: Use AIA Document G810, CSI Form 12.1A, or approved equal.

f. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

g. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Owner in connection with construction.

C. Action Submittals

a. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

i. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

ii. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

iii. Include the following information, as applicable:

1. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

2. Manufacturer's product specifications.

3. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

4. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

5. Mill reports.

6. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

7. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

8. Notation of coordination requirements

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b. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

i. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from the same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with the product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected.

D. Information Submittals

a. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

i. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

ii. Description of supplies or work to be performed, in relation to the pay items of the contract.

iii. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

b. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of Engineers and owners, and other information specified.

c. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements.

d. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

e. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements.

f. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

E. Contractor’s Review

a. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Owner.

F. Owner’s Action

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a. Owner will not review submittals that do not bear the Contractor’s approval stamp.

b. Action Submittals: Owner will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Owner will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

i. “Approved”: When the Owner marks a submittal "Approved," the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of the Contract Documents. Final payment depends on that compliance.

ii. “Approved as Noted”: When the Owner marks a submittal "Approved as Noted," the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on the submittal and requirements of the Contract Documents. Final payment depends on that compliance.

iii. “Returned for Resubmittal”: When the Owner marks a submittal "Returned for Resubmittal," do not proceed with Work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity.

Revise or prepare a new submittal according to the notations; resubmit without delay. Repeat if necessary to obtain different action mark.

iv. “Action Not Required”: Where a submittal is for information or record purposes or special processing or other activity, the Owner will return the submittal marked “Action Not Required”.

c. Information Submittals: Owner will review each submittal.

i. If the submittal complies with the requirements of the contract documents, it will not be returned.

ii. If the submittal does not comply with the requirements of the contract documents, it will be marked “Returned for Resubmittal”. Revise or prepare a new submittal according to the notations; resubmit without delay.

1.12 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Substantial Completion

a. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection to determine the date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

i. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

ii. Prepare and submit Final Completion construction photographs.

iii. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, and similar elements.

iv. Complete final cleaning requirements.

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b. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Owner will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Owner will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Owner, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

i. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

ii. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

B. Final Completion: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

a. Preliminary Procedures:

i. Submit a final Application for Payment.

ii. Submit certified copy of Owner's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Owner. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

iii. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

iv. Submit such bonds as required by the contract documents.

b. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Owner will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Owner will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

i. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

C. List of Incomplete Items (Punch List)

a. Preparation: Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

b. Review: Owner will review list, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, add or delete items, and return it.

D. Project Record Documents

a. Provide one (1) hard copy and one (1) digital “Portable Document Format” (PDF) version of all record documents as required by the contract documents.

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E. Final Cleaning

a. Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

b. Concrete and paving work shall be free from graffiti.

c. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Owner's property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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SPECIFICATION BUILDING-01: POST AND FRAME GARAGE

1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Include Technical Specification General-01: General as part of this section.

B. Definition: Post and frame structures consist of primary members (posts, beams and single span trusses or ceiling joists and rafters) and secondary members (roof purlins, wall girts, bracing and sheathing) where all loads are transmitted from the sheathing and the secondary members to the primary members which transfer them to the ground through vertical posts bearing on footings embedded in the soil.

1.02 WORK TO BE DONE

A. Work to be done includes furnishing all material, labor, and equipment necessary for installation of a Post and Frame Garage with Carport as detailed in the drawings and this specification.

B. The drawings and specifications must be interpreted and are intended to complement each other. The contractor shall furnish and install all parts, which may be required by the drawings and omitted by the specifications, or vice versa, just as though required by both.

Should there appear to be discrepancies or question of intent, the contractor shall refer the matter to the owner’s representative for decision, and his/her interpretation shall be final, conclusive, and binding.

C. All necessary changes to the drawings to avoid any obstacles shall be made by the contractor with the approval of the owner’s representative.

D. All excavation, backfilling, base materials, concrete, structural components, wall coverings, electrical materials, and any or all other materials, labor, and equipment required for erection of a post and frame structure shall be included in this work.

E. The work shall be constructed and finished in every aspect in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner, to the full intent and meaning of the drawings and specifications. All parts necessary for the proper complete execution of the work, whether the same may be specifically mentioned or not, or indicated on the drawings, shall be done or furnished in a manner corresponding with the rest of the work as if the same were specifically herein described.

F. Architectural or Engineered drawings shall be included in this work.

a. Architectural or Engineered drawings shall be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or professional engineer in the State of New Jersey. Provide three (3) hard copy full size signed and sealed sets of drawings and one (1) digital “Portable Document Format” (PDF) version of the drawings.

b. Drawings shall detail all structural elements, wall coverings, foundation/footing requirements, slab requirements, and electrical layout in sufficient detail and to applicable code requirements so that permits can be secured from the local

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authority having jurisdiction.

i. Occupancy Group: S-2 (Low Hazard)

ii. Type of Construction: VB

c. Drawings are to be provided for the entire building inclusive of both Post Frame Garage and Post Frame Carport. Designer shall design building to be constructed in two (2) separate phases and provide a detailed sequence of construction should the Additive Alternate Bid for the Carport not be awarded.

i. Phase 1: Construction of 40’ length by 40’ width by 16’ internal height post and frame garage.

ii. Phase 2: Construction of 40’ length by 15’ width by 16’ internal height post and frame car port.

1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Furnish and install all material, labor, and equipment necessary for excavation and grading as detailed in the contract documents.

a. Excavation and Grading

i. Estimated Cut Quantity: 80 cubic yards

ii. Estimated Fill Quantity: 65 cubic yards

iii. If excavated material is suitable and not contaminated, contractor is to utilize excavated material for fill.

iv. If excavated material is suitable and not contaminated, contractor may dispose of excess excavated material at a Township owned property.

b. Proper compaction of all fill and base materials must be achieved. All fill and base materials shall be installed in eight (8”) inch maximum lifts.

B. Furnish and install all material, labor and equipment necessary for installation of a Post Frame Garage and Carport as detailed in the contract documents.

C. Furnish and install all material, labor, and equipment necessary for installation of interior concrete pad at Post Frame Garage and Carport.

a. Provide 4” thick fibermesh reinforced concrete (4,500 psi minimum) on 4” dense graded aggregate (DGA) base course. Fibermesh shall be Sika Fibermesh-150, or approved equal.

b. Provide 6-mil vapor barrier between DGA base course and concrete pad.

c. Sawcut expansion joints and provide joint sealer.

D. Furnish and install electrical wire, conduit, circuit breakers, receptacles, switches, lights, and all related materials and equipment necessary for installation of the electrical improvements identified in the contract documents.

1.04 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

B. ANSI/AITC A190.1 (2017) American National Standard: Standard for Wood Products— Structural Glued Laminated Timber

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C. ANSI/ASAE EP484.3 (2017) Diaphragm Design of Metal-Clad, Wood-Frame Rectangular Buildings

D. ANSI/ASAE EP486.3 (2017) Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design

E. ANSI/AWC NDS-2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction with 2018 Supplement

F. ASCE/SEI 7-16 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

G. ICC International Building Code (IBC) 2021 Edition

H. NFBA Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Building Design Guide (2018) I. NFBA Post-Frame Building Design Manual (2015)

J. TPI/WTCA Building Component Safety Information (BCSI-B1) (2015) Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses

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SPECIFICATION BOLLARD-01: BOLLARD

1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Include Technical Specification General-01: General as part of this section.

1.02 WORK TO BE DONE

A. Work to be done includes furnishing all material, labor, and equipment necessary for installation of bollards as detailed in the drawings and this specification.

B. Provide Uline Model Number H-6291F, or approved equal.

a. Provide bollard base cover.

b. Provide concrete installation kit with adhesive for anchor bolts.

i. Bollard to be installed after concrete apron has cured for seven (7) days minimum. Ensure bollard is level and plumb.