14-Specifications and Requirements.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

SHADE COVER REPLACEMENTS

Scope of Work:

The scope of work set forth within this project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, services and incidentals required to furnish and install replacement fabric shade covers at eight Broward County Parks and Recreation locations, in accordance with the provided Technical Specifications Shade Fabrics for Shade Structures. Certain locations may require repairs to the existing structures and to the fastening mechanisms, or replacement of these mechanisms, as necessary.

All measurements provided are approximate. The Contractor is responsible for verifying and obtaining final field measurements at each location.

By submitting a response, Contractor confirms its submitted prices are inclusive of all costs and that it has verified and evaluated the existing conditions, access to and around the site, and all contract requirements to perform the work in a complete and satisfactory manner, for the eight (8) park locations listed below.:

1. EASTERLIN PARK:

1.1 Replace approximate 50’ diameter Hexagonal blue shade cover.

1.2 Site location: 1000 NW 38 St., Oakland Park, FL, 33309

Parks Manager: Theresa Johnson (954) 357-5194

2. MARKHAM PARK:

2.1 Replace approximate 30’ x 35’2” x 42’8” red sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 29’5” x 25’2” x 42’8” yellow sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 30’ x 35’2” x 42’8” blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 29’5” x 25’2” x 42’8” blue sail shade cover.

2.2 Site location: 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, FL, 33326 Senior Parks Manager: Shawn Davis (954) 357-5145

3. CB SMITH PARK:

3.1 Replace approximate 46’ diameter Hexagonal green shade cover.

3.2 Site location: 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028 Senior Parks Manager: Brian McLaughlin (954) 357-5181

4. VISTA VIEW PARK:

4.1 Replace approximate 40’ x 40’ x 42’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 33’ x 42’ x 53’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 32’ x 53’ x 51’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 37’ x 51’ x 41’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 36’ x 41’ x 49’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 37’ x 49’ x 53’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 38’ x 53’ x 44’ blue sail shade cover.

Replace approximate 25’ x 44’ x 40’ blue sail shade cover.

4.2 Site location: 4001 SW 142 Ave., Davie, FL, 33330

Parks Manager: Jessica DeChellis (954) 357-8810

5. FRANKLIN PARK:

5.1 Replace Octagonal royal blue shade cover with approximate perimeter edge of 20’ sides.

Replace Hexagonal royal blue shade cover with approximate perimeter edge of 21’ sides.

5.2 Site location: 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311 Senior Parks Manager: Val Wolberg (954) 357-8710

6. LAFAYETTE HART PARK:

6.1 Replace Square green shade cover with approximate perimeter edge of 18’ sides.

Replace three (3) Hexagonal green shade covers with approximate perimeter edge of 15’6” sides.

6.2 Site location: 2851 NW 8th Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

7. BRIAN PICCOLO PARK:

7.1 Repair/replace upper section of metal structure.

Reinstall County-owned existing shade cover on location at Brian Piccolo.

7.2 Site location: 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, FL, 33024

Senior Parks Manager: Will Regalado (954) 357-5153

8. ROOSEVELT GARDENS PARK:

8.1 Replace maroon/burgundy shade cover approximate 42’ x 37’. .

8.2 Site location: 2841 NW 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SHADE FABRIC FOR SHADE STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK:

A. Contractor shall furnish and install the fabricated, engineered shade structure fabric and comply with all related requirements as described below. The Contractor shall obtain permits if required by authorities having jurisdiction. This specification applies to shade sails, hexagonal, cantilevered and hipped shade structures.

B. Contractor’s offered unit pricing shall be all inclusive of the above and below requirements at no extra cost to County.

C. The fabric shall be removable. The fabric’s fastening device must be a quick release design that allows for quick and easy removal and installation without the need for special tools.

1.2 ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

A. Florida Building Code (FBC), latest edition with revisions including Broward County amendments and high velocity wind zone requirements.

B. 29 CFR / Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910 and 1926 safety standards, as applicable.

C. NFPA 701 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.

D. ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

E. ASTM A123, Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

F. ASTM A153, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

G. ASTM A385, Standard Practice for Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot- Dip)

H. ISO 1461, Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles - Specifications and Test Methods

I. Best construction and management practices.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Field Measurements: Contractor shall take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication whenever possible. Contractor shall ensure that sufficient time is allocated for field measurements within the project schedule to avoid delays in the progress of the work. Contractor shall verify all measurements and fittings prior to production and installation.

B. Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a company or contractor regularly engaged in installing the products specified in this section and experienced in similar work. The Manufacturer may require the installer to be certified or may require inspections by a Manufacturer’s representative.

C. Coordination: Contractor shall furnish inserts and anchorages which must be built into other work for installation of shade fabric and related work; coordinate delivery with other work to avoid delay.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Product Data: Contractor shall submit Manufacturer's detailed technical data for materials, fabrication, and installation, including catalog cuts of fabrics, anchors, hardware, fastenings, and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: Contractor shall submit, at a minimum, the following details with shop drawings to the County Project Manager for review and approval:

1. Name and location of Project.

2. Name of Manufacturer and model number.

3. Fabric name, Manufacturer and product criteria.

4. Installation details and notes.

5. Governing building codes and editions.

6. Sample warranty.

7. Maintenance instructions from the Manufacturer.

C. Samples: Contractor submit to County Project Manager the full range of color samples for the fabric. Pictures or scans will not be accepted.

1.5 WARRANTIES

A. Warranties shall remain valid and shall not be voided or limited due to the project’s proximity to saltwater location or within coastal environments.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Shade fabrics shall be constructed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) which meets or exceeds the following:

1. Structural and fire resistance: per current edition of Florida Building Code (FBC) Chapter 31, Section 3105, Awnings and Canopies.

2. Resistant to mold and mildew.

3. Minimum Weight: 9.60 ounces per square yard in accordance with ASTM D3776.

4. Stentered to reduce shrinkage and to maintain tension.

5. Yarn: 100% monofilament or monofilament and tape.

6. Knit: Raschel or lockstitch for protection against fraying and unraveling, especially at the rafters and supporting roof frame.

7. Fire Resistance: Per FBC, NFPA 701 Test Methods 1 or 2 and/or ASTM E 84 Class A.

8. Minimum Fabric Warranty: 10 years from date of substantial completion.

9. All installed fabric panels must be equivalent in color, opacity and weight and without any holes and tears.

10. Colors: At least five fabric colors, meeting the specified criteria, shall be available. The County Project Manager will finalize the color selection prior to the Contractor’s purchase.

11. Contractor shall furnish one of the approved High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) shade fabrics listed below. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify that the selected Manufacturer can provide fabric in the required color(s) and that all products offered comply with the project specifications.

a. 400® by Polyfab USA LLC

b. Commercial 95® 340 by GALE Pacific

c. Commercial Heavy 430 by GALE Pacific

d. Comtex® by Polyfab USA LLC

e. CoolNet™ by Shade Systems Inc.

f. Extrablock by ALNET

g. Monotec 370™ FR Series by Pro-Knit Industries

B. Contractor shall provide reinforcing at all framing joists, rafters and connections to prevent friction and tearing of the fabric; see Image A below.

Image A: Illustrates the required reinforcement of the structure.

C. Threading shall be made of either polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) which meets the following:

1. Threading shall be immune to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and designed for outdoor and/or marine usage.

2. Unless otherwise specified, Contractor shall provide and install one of the following approved products:

a) Gore Tenara® by W.L. Gore

b) SolarFix® by AY Tech LLC

c) Or Approved Equal

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Refer to fabric section for reinforcing requirements.

B. For hexagonal structures, the shade shall be comprised of six triangular shades, each of which is independent of the other and which can be removed and replaced rather than removing or replacing the entire shade. Each triangular shade shall be attached to the structure at three points.

2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING(S)

A. A pre-installation meeting(s) may be held to review site preparation, coordination of trades and components, scheduling, site availability, storage, work hours, utility coordination, safety compliance audit requirements, coastal package finish confirmation and other details.

B. The pre-installation meeting(s) may be conducted once the Purchase Order and/or Notice to Proceed has been issued. A Notice to Proceed will be issued for each location.

C. Contractor or County Project Manager may schedule a mutually agreed upon date and time and notify all required attendees.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING

A. If requested by the County Project Manager, Contractor shall provide flash drive or link to the Manufacturer’s website with videos on removal and reinstallation of the shade fabric.

B. Prior to payment request, Contractor shall provide Manufacturer’s manual on the operation, care and maintenance of the shade fabric.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Installation shall commence upon proper preparation of the shade structure.

B. Contractor shall ensure that all shade fabric components are included and that they are in proper condition.

3.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. The installation and final acceptance for all eight shade covers must be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. A Notice to Proceed will be issued for each location.

B. Contractor is responsible for scheduling the installation date and time with the Project Manager(s).

C. Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on holidays. Work performed at other times shall be by special arrangement only and must be approved by the County’s project Manager(s).

D. Contractor shall meet with County’s Project manager(s) within ten (10) business days of receipt of Purchase Order, prior to any installation, and conduct a complete walk through.

E. Delivery charges are to be included in the Contractor’s response.

F. When uploading the product, the Contractor shall pad the forklift forks and implement all necessary precautions to protect the shade materials. Chains shall not be used for moving shade materials; lifting straps shall be used instead.

G. Contractor shall inspect all components upon delivery and again prior to assembly to ensure that no components are damaged and that all components are received. Failure to complete inspections is not justification to extend the time for completion.

H. Contractor shall store products in a secure, covered location to protect them from the elements. Products shall be elevated above the ground and positioned to allow full air circulation on all sides to prevent puddling, mold, decay and insect infestation.

I. Contractor shall keep products in Manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

3.4 PREPARATION

A. Contractor shall ensure all surfaces are clean and free of debris prior to installation.

B. Contractor is responsible for preparing surfaces using the methods recommended by the Manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.5 INSTALLATION

A. Contractor shall comply with Manufacturer's recommended procedures and installation sequence as well as final, County and approved shop drawings (if available).

B. Contractor shall maintain protection of the products throughout the duration of the project.

C. Contractor shall repair or replace damaged products.

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