2-J.2 Performance Specification- Estelle Unit.pdf

August | 2026

ESTELLE INFIRMARY PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATION

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

W.J. “Jim” Estelle Unit

Huntsville, TX

IW268671 Exhibit J.2

PROJECT MANUAL

40-BED MODULAR INFIRMARY BUILDING

TEXAS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Project Delivery: Delegated Design / Modular Construction

Facility Type: Correctional Infirmary / Institutional Health Care

Capacity: 40 Inpatient Beds

Location: 264 FM 3478

Huntsville, Texas 77320-3320

Owner: Texas Department of Correctional Justice

Facility: W. J. “Jim” Estelle Unit

MWR No.: 03225012

Date: August 26, 2026

SCOPE OF WORK: Install a permanent 40-bed infirmary building within a secure correctional facility to include required delegated design work for a fully functional inpatient correctional health-care facility. Geotechnical report and a suggested lay-out sketch is provided.

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ARE TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE

FOLLOWING:

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 — Summary of Work

01 14 00 — Work Restrictions

01 25 00 — Substitution Procedures

01 31 00 — Project Management and Coordination

01 32 00 — Construction Progress Documentation

01 33 00 — Submittal Procedures

01 35 13 — Special Project Procedures

01 35 16 — Alteration Project Procedures

01 40 00 — Quality Requirements

01 42 00 — References

01 43 00 — Quality Assurance

01 45 00 — Quality Control

01 50 00 — Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 60 00 — Product Requirements

01 73 00 — Execution

01 74 19 — Construction Waste Management

01 77 00 — Closeout Procedures

01 78 00 — Closeout Submittals

01 79 00 — Demonstration and Training

01 91 13 — General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 — Demolition

02 82 00 — Asbestos Remediation, if applicable

02 83 00 — Lead Remediation, if applicable

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 10 00 — Concrete Forming and Accessories

03 20 00 — Concrete Reinforcing

03 30 00 — Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 35 00 — Concrete Finishing

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 — Unit Masonry

04 22 00 — Concrete Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 — Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 — Steel Decking

05 40 00 — Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 — Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 — Metal Stairs

05 52 00 — Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 — Rough Carpentry

06 16 00 — Sheathing

06 40 00 — Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 — Sheet Waterproofing

07 21 00 — Thermal Insulation

07 26 00 — Vapor Retarders

07 27 00 — Air Barriers

07 41 13 — Metal Roof Panels

07 42 13 — Metal Wall Panels

07 54 19 — PVC Roofing

07 62 00 — Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 84 00 — Firestopping

07 90 00 — Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 — Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 16 — Flush Wood Doors

08 31 13 — Access Doors and Panels

08 33 13 — Security Doors

08 41 13 — Aluminum-Framed Entrances

08 44 13 — Glazed Aluminum Curtain Wall

08 51 13 — Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 — Door Hardware

08 80 00 — Glazing

08 88 00 — Security Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 21 16 — Gypsum Board Assemblies

09 22 16 — Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 51 13 — Acoustical Panel Ceilings

09 65 00 — Resilient Flooring

09 68 00 — Carpeting

09 72 00 — Wall Coverings

09 91 00 — Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 — Signage

10 21 13 — Toilet Compartments

10 26 00 — Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 — Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 00 — Fire Protection Specialties

10 51 13 — Metal Lockers

10 56 13 — Metal Storage Shelving

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 70 00 — Medical Equipment

11 90 00 — Correctional Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 — Window Shades

12 32 00 — Manufactured Casework

12 35 53 — Laboratory Casework

12 48 00 — Entrance Floor Mats

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 — Metal Building Systems

13 48 00 — Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control

13 49 00 — Security Systems, Physical

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 20 00 — Elevators, if required

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 00 — Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

21 13 13 — Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

21 30 00 — Fire Pumps, if required

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 00 — Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 11 16 — Domestic Water Piping

22 13 16 — Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

22 14 13 — Facility Storm Drainage

22 33 00 — Electric Domestic Water Heaters

22 40 00 — Plumbing Fixtures

22 62 00 — Vacuum Systems, if required

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 00 — Common Work Results for HVAC

23 07 00 — HVAC Insulation

23 09 00 — Instrumentation and Control

23 31 00 — HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 33 00 — Air Duct Accessories

23 34 00 — HVAC Fans

23 37 00 — Air Outlets and Inlets

23 73 00 — Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units

23 81 00 — Decentralized HVAC Equipment

23 82 00 — Convection Heating and Cooling Units

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 00 — Building Automation System

25 30 00 — Integrated Automation Control

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 — Common Work Results for Electrical

26 05 19 — Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors

26 05 26 — Grounding and Bonding

26 05 29 — Hangers and Supports

26 05 33 — Raceway and Boxes

26 05 53 — Identification

26 09 23 — Lighting Control Devices

26 24 16 — Panelboards

26 27 26 — Wiring Devices

26 28 16 — Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 32 13 — Engine Generators

26 36 00 — Transfer Switches

26 50 00 — Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 — Common Work Results for Communications

27 10 00 — Structured Cabling

27 15 00 — Communications Horizontal Cabling

27 41 16 — Audio-Video Systems

27 51 16 — Public Address Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 — Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 10 00 — Access Control

28 20 00 — Video Surveillance

28 23 00 — Video Management System

28 31 00 — Fire Detection and Alarm

28 40 00 — Electronic Security Systems

28 46 00 — Correctional Duress / Emergency Communication

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 — Site Clearing

31 20 00 — Earth Moving

31 23 16 — Excavation

31 23 17 — Trenching

31 25 00 — Erosion and Sedimentation Controls

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 11 00 — Water Utility Distribution

33 30 00 — Sanitary Sewerage Utilities

33 40 00 — Storm Drainage Utilities

33 51 00 — Natural Gas Distribution

33 70 00 — Electrical Utility Distribution

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 PROJECT INTENT

A. Provide a complete, permanent, 40-bed modular infirmary building for continuous operation within a secure Texas correctional facility.

B. The project shall be delivered as a coordinated delegated design modular facility.

C. The completed facility shall provide inpatient correctional health-care services, nursing observation, medical examination and treatment, medication administration, patient hygiene, staff support, emergency response, and secure inmate movement.

D. The Contractor shall provide a complete functioning facility whether or not an individual component is specifically shown.

E. Contractor to produce a set of DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS to be reviewed and approved by

Owner prior to fabrication.

F. Contractor to provide and maintain electronic connectivity to the existing main unit.

F. Contractor to provide and maintain Temporary Fencing around project area.

G. Earthwork in immediate area of building required to set the building.

1.2 DELEGATED DESIGN RESPONSIBILITY

A. Contractor shall provide all professional design services required for the project.

B. Design shall be performed under the responsible charge of appropriately licensed Texas professionals.

C. Contractor shall coordinate architectural, structural, civil, MEP, fire protection, medical, communications, security, and modular fabrication disciplines.

D. Conflicts between disciplines shall be resolved before fabrication.

1.3 MODULAR BUILDING

A. Building shall be permanently installed.

B. Modular construction shall comply with applicable Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings requirements.

C. Building shall not be considered a temporary trailer, mobile office, or temporary structure.

D. All modules shall be engineered for:

1. Transportation.

2. Lifting.

3. Temporary support.

4. Permanent installation.

5. Wind.

6. Seismic forces.

7. Thermal movement.

8. Differential movement.

9. Module-to-module connections.

1.4 PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Where this specification identifies a performance requirement but does not identify a specific product, Contractor shall select a product meeting or exceeding the requirement.

1.5 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish a complete 40-bed modular infirmary.

B. Work includes:

1. Site preparation as required to place building in identified location.

2. Foundations.

3. Modular building fabrication.

4. Transportation.

5. Erection.

6. Structural connections.

7. Exterior envelope.

8. Interior construction.

9. MEP systems.

10. Fire protection.

11. Fire alarm.

12. Security.

13. Communications.

14. Medical systems.

15. Site utilities.

16. Accessibility improvements.

17. Testing.

18. Commissioning.

19. Training.

20. Closeout.

1.6 FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM

The Basis-of-Design program shall include, at minimum:

PRELIMINARY SPACE PROGRAM

SPACE

QUANTIT

Y

APPRO

X. S.F.

EA. COMMENTS

Semi-Private Patient Room (double occupancy) 8 250

Rooms to be Accessible with access to accessible patient bath

Patient Bath connected to Semi-Private Room 8 85

Rooms to be Accessible with toilet, sink, and shower

Isolation Room 4 175 Each room to have Patient Toilet Module with Handwashing Sink

Ante-Room 2 85

Rooms to be Accessible with handwashing sink, counter, and storage for nursing supplies. One Ante-Room can serve two Isolation Rooms.

Open Bay Infirmary 20 Beds 600

Toilet/ Shower 4 85

Rooms to be Accessible and located for access from Open Bay Infirmaries. To include toilet, sink, and shower

Clean Utility Room 2 60

Located for access to patient beds. To have counter space and handwashing sink

Soiled Utility Room 2 60

Located for access to patient beds. To have counter space and handwashing sink

Medication Room 1 90 Centrally located with visual supervision from staff

Housekeeping Room 2 40 Each to have mop sink and space for cleaning supplies

Nursing Station 6 40 Located for access and vision to all patient beds. Nursing Stations should be spread throughout for patient monitoring

Nourishment Stations 2 20

Handwashing and area for refrigerator and nourishment items. Should be located for easy access to patients.

Nursing Supply Alcoves 6 20

Spaced for access to patient beds.

Four Alcoves to have handwashing sinks

Treatment Room 1 145

Equipment Storage 1 80

Staff Toilet 1 70

Electrical Room 1 or More 95

Mechanical Room 1 or More 255

Water Heater Room 1 60 Can be included in Mechanical Room if space allows

Sallyport as needed 70 At all exterior building entries

Final room count and room sizes shall be established during design development and approved by Owner/TDCJ.

1.7 PATIENT ROOM CONFIGURATION

A. The Contractor shall provide a room configuration capable of supporting 40 inpatient beds.

B. Double-occupancy rooms shall be used wherever required by the Owner/TDCJ program.

D. Each patient room shall accommodate:

1. Patient bed.

2. Staff access to both sides of bed where clinically required.

3. Medical equipment.

4. Wheelchair access.

5. Patient storage.

6. Staff observation.

7. Required electrical outlets.

8. Required data connections.

9. Required medical systems.

10. Patient toilet/shower where programmed.

1.8 ISOLATION

Provide a minimum of four rooms as isolation rooms.

Isolation rooms shall have:

• Controlled pressure relationship.

• Dedicated exhaust where required.

• Pressure monitoring.

• Visual indication.

• Appropriate ventilation.

• Sealed construction.

• Cleanable finishes.

SECTION 01 14 00 – WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 SECURE FACILITY

A. Construction will occur within or adjacent to an operating correctional facility.

B. Contractor shall comply with all Owner/TDCJ security requirements.

C. Workers shall be subject to facility access procedures.

D. Contractor shall not photograph, record, map, or otherwise document restricted security systems except as specifically authorized.

E. Tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, deliveries, and personnel shall be controlled.

F. Contractor to provide and maintain Temporary Fencing around project area.

1.2 WORK HOURS

Work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, but may be changed after

Award and upon approval of Warden.

1.3 DELIVERIES

All deliveries shall be received by Contractor and coordinated with the Owner.

Contractor shall submit a detailed module delivery and erection plan to Owner for review and approval prior to scheduling delivery.

SECTION 01 31 00 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 MODULAR COORDINATION

Provide a module matrix identifying:

• Module number.

• Dimensions.

• Weight.

• Center of gravity.

• Shipping configuration.

• Structural connections.

• Utility connections.

• Fire-rated joints.

• Waterproofing joints.

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Provide submittals for all major systems.

Minimum submittals include:

• Product data.

• Shop drawings.

• Modular fabrication drawings.

• Structural calculations.

• Foundation calculations.

• HVAC calculations.

• Energy calculations.

• Plumbing calculations.

• Electrical load calculations.

• Fire protection calculations.

• Fire alarm drawings.

• Security drawings.

• Accessibility review.

• Finish samples.

• Door hardware.

• Medical equipment coordination.

• Factory QA/QC documentation.

SECTION 01 40 00 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 QUALITY STANDARD

Construction shall meet institutional health-care and correctional-facility standards.

Residential-grade products are prohibited unless specifically approved.

1.2 MOCKUPS

Provide mockups where requested for:

• Patient room.

• Toilet/shower.

• Door and hardware.

• Wall finish.

• Flooring.

• Modular exterior joint.

• Security window.

SECTION 01 45 00 – QUALITY CONTROL

Provide an independent quality-control process covering:

• Factory fabrication.

• Module connections.

• MEP installation.

• Firestopping.

• Envelope.

• Security.

• Accessibility.

• Finish quality.

SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

Provide:

• Temporary utilities.

• Temporary fencing.

• Weather protection.

• Dust control.

• Noise control.

• Fire protection.

• Temporary drainage.

• Worker facilities.

• Security controls.

Construction shall not interfere with existing correctional operations.

SECTION 01 60 00 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1.1 INSTITUTIONAL GRADE

Products shall be suitable for:

• 24-hour operation.

• Heavy traffic.

• Frequent cleaning.

• Impact.

• Vandalism.

• Correctional use.

1.2 SPARE PARTS

Provide initial spare parts for critical equipment.

SECTION 01 77 00 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

Acceptance shall require:

• Successful inspections.

• Successful testing.

• Commissioning.

• Security acceptance.

• Fire marshal acceptance.

• Accessibility verification.

• Owner/TDCJ acceptance.

• Training.

• O&M manuals.

• As-built documentation.

SECTION 01 91 13 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Commission all major building systems.

Commissioning shall include:

• HVAC.

• Electrical.

• Emergency power.

• Plumbing.

• Fire alarm.

• Fire protection.

• Security.

• Access control.

• Communications.

• Medical systems.

• BAS.

• Building envelope.

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 41 00 – DEMOLITION

Where existing construction is affected:

A. Protect existing correctional security systems.

B. Maintain required facility operations.

C. Coordinate shutdowns with Owner.

D. Secure all abandoned penetrations.

E. Remove abandoned utilities to prevent concealed spaces.

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 00 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

1.1 FOUNDATIONS

Provide engineered foundations appropriate to:

• Geotechnical conditions.

• Building loads.

• Wind.

• Seismic forces.

• Modular reactions.

• Uplift.

• Transportation/erection tolerances.

DIVISION 05 – METALS

SECTION 05 12 00 – STRUCTURAL STEEL

Structural system shall be designed for permanent institutional use.

Provide corrosion protection appropriate to site conditions.

All module connections shall be engineered and detailed.

SECTION 05 50 00 – METAL FABRICATIONS

Provide:

• Equipment supports.

• Guardrails.

• Handrails.

• Bollards.

• Ladders.

• Access platforms.

• Structural backing.

• Security supports.

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 21 00 – THERMAL INSULATION

Provide insulation sufficient to meet the applicable energy code and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.

Eliminate thermal bridges to the extent practical.

SECTION 07 27 00 – AIR BARRIERS

Provide a continuous air barrier.

Seal:

• Module joints.

• Penetrations.

• Electrical boxes.

• Mechanical penetrations.

• Plumbing penetrations.

• Windows.

• Doors.

• Roof penetrations.

SECTION 07 84 00 – FIRESTOPPING

Provide tested/listed firestop systems at all required penetrations.

Firestopping shall maintain the required fire-resistance rating.

SECTION 07 90 00 – JOINT SEALANTS

Provide medical-grade or institutional-grade sealants appropriate to each application.

Wet areas shall use mildew-resistant sealants.

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

SECTION 08 11 13 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

Doors shall be institutional/correctional grade.

Provide reinforced doors and frames for:

• High traffic.

• Security hardware.

• Door closers.

• Access control.

• Impact.

SECTION 08 33 13 – SECURITY DOORS

Security doors shall be specifically designed for correctional use.

Provide:

• Heavy-duty construction.

• Tamper-resistant hardware.

• Reinforced frames.

• Security glazing where required.

• Door position monitoring.

• Access control compatibility.

SECTION 08 71 00 – DOOR HARDWARE

Hardware shall be selected based on:

• Correctional security.

• Fire/life safety.

• Accessibility.

• Durability.

• Access control.

Provide institutional/correctional-grade hardware in inmate-accessible areas.

SECTION 08 80 00 – GLAZING

Provide safety glazing throughout.

Patient/inmate-accessible glazing shall be security-rated where required.

SECTION 08 88 00 – SECURITY GLAZING

Provide laminated or other approved security glazing systems where required by TDCJ.

Glazing shall resist:

• Impact.

• Tampering.

• Unauthorized removal.

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

SECTION 09 21 16 – GYPSUM BOARD

Provide abuse-resistant gypsum board in high-traffic and inmate-accessible areas.

Seal all penetrations.

Avoid inaccessible cavities where practical.

SECTION 09 65 00 – RESILIENT FLOORING

Provide commercial/institutional resilient flooring.

Minimum characteristics:

• Heavy-duty.

• Slip resistant.

• Moisture resistant.

• Cleanable.

• Disinfectant resistant.

• Welded seams where sheet flooring is used.

Provide integral coved base in clinical/wet areas where appropriate.

SECTION 09 91 00 – PAINTING

Provide high-performance coatings.

Clinical spaces shall receive coatings resistant to repeated cleaning and disinfection.

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 14 00 – SIGNAGE

Provide:

• Room identification.

• Accessible signage.

• Life-safety signage.

• Equipment identification.

• Utility identification.

• Security signage.

• Directional signage.

Signage shall be coordinated with correctional security.

SECTION 10 26 00 – WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

Provide:

• Corner guards.

• Wall guards.

• Door protection.

• Cart protection.

Products shall be institutional grade.

SECTION 10 28 00 – TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

Accessories in patient/inmate areas shall be:

• Institutional grade.

• Tamper resistant.

• Securely mounted.

• Ligature-resistant where required.

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

SECTION 11 70 00 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Coordinate all Owner-furnished medical equipment.

Provide:

• Electrical.

• Data.

• Plumbing.

• Medical gas.

• Structural backing.

• Clearances.

• HVAC requirements.

Contractor shall obtain equipment rough-in requirements before fabrication.

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

SECTION 12 32 00 – MANUFACTURED CASEWORK

Clinical casework shall be:

• Institutional grade.

• Moisture resistant.

• Cleanable.

• Chemical resistant.

• Durable.

Patient-accessible casework shall comply with TDCJ security requirements.

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13 49 00 – SECURITY SYSTEMS, PHYSICAL

Provide integrated physical security measures, including:

• Security doors.

• Security glazing.

• Secure ceilings.

• Secure walls.

• Secure roof access.

• Secure utility penetrations.

• Secure equipment rooms.

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 13 13 – WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Provide complete automatic sprinkler protection as required by applicable code.

System shall include:

• Sprinkler piping.

• Sprinkler heads.

• Control valves.

• Tamper switches.

• Flow switches.

• Test connections.

• Drainage.

• Fire department connection.

• Hydraulic calculations.

Sprinkler components in inmate-accessible locations shall be coordinated with TDCJ security requirements.

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

Provide complete plumbing systems.

All piping shall be coordinated with modular construction.

Provide accessible service valves while preventing unauthorized inmate access.

SECTION 22 11 16 – DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

• Hot water.

• Cold water.

• Recirculation.

• Backflow protection.

• Isolation.

• Pressure control.

SECTION 22 13 16 – SANITARY WASTE AND VENT

Provide complete sanitary systems.

Conceal piping in inmate-accessible areas.

Provide cleanouts only in secure/service locations where practical.

SECTION 22 33 00 – DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

Provide commercial-grade water heating equipment sized for peak demand.

System shall provide continuous hot-water service.

Provide redundancy where required to maintain infirmary operation during equipment failure.

SECTION 22 40 00 – PLUMBING FIXTURES

Plumbing fixtures to be Owner Furnished- Contractor Installed.

Minimum Fixture Requirements

The Contractor shall calculate required fixture quantities based on:

• Applicable plumbing code.

• Occupant load.

• Patient population.

• Staff population.

• Accessibility requirements.

• TDCJ requirements.

Where more than one requirement applies, the more stringent requirement shall govern.

DIVISION 23 – HVAC

SECTION 23 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

Provide complete HVAC systems for 24-hour operation.

SECTION 23 09 00 – INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

Provide digital controls for:

• Temperature.

• Humidity.

• Equipment status.

• Alarms.

• Pressure relationships.

• Isolation rooms.

• Scheduling.

SECTION 23 31 00 – HVAC DUCTS

Provide sealed duct systems.

Ductwork shall be designed to minimize:

• Air leakage.

• Noise.

• Vibration.

• Contamination.

• Maintenance access through inmate areas.

SECTION 23 37 00 – AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

Select supply, return, and exhaust devices appropriate for correctional health-care use.

Inmate-accessible devices shall be tamper resistant and securely mounted.

SECTION 23 73 00 – AIR-HANDLING UNITS

AHUs shall be:

• Commercial/institutional grade.

• Energy efficient.

• Accessible for maintenance.

• Capable of continuous operation.

• Properly filtered.

Provide redundant capacity where necessary for critical spaces.

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

SECTION 25 10 00 – BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Provide BAS monitoring of:

• HVAC.

• Temperature.

• Humidity.

• Alarms.

• Equipment status.

• Isolation pressure.

• Major electrical/mechanical systems.

Security access to BAS shall be restricted.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

Provide a complete electrical system in accordance with NFPA 70 and applicable Texas requirements.

SECTION 26 24 16 – PANELBOARDS

Provide:

• Fully rated panelboards.

• Circuit directories.

• Spare spaces.

• Spare capacity.

• Secure access.

Provide a minimum of 20 percent spare circuit capacity unless greater capacity is required.

SECTION 26 27 26 – WIRING DEVICES

Provide tamper-resistant/institutional-grade devices in inmate-accessible areas.

Provide dedicated circuits for:

• Medical equipment.

• HVAC.

• Refrigeration.

• IT.

• Security.

• Fire alarm.

• Emergency equipment.

SECTION 26 32 13 – ENGINE GENERATORS

Provide standby/emergency generator capacity as required by code and Owner/TDCJ operational requirements.

Generator shall support required emergency and legally required standby loads.

Provide:

• Automatic start.

• Automatic transfer.

• Fuel system.

• Weather enclosure.

• Security.

• Remote monitoring.

• Testing provisions.

SECTION 26 36 00 – TRANSFER SWITCHES

Provide automatic transfer switches for emergency loads.

Provide separation of emergency and normal distribution as required by code.

SECTION 26 50 00 – LIGHTING

Provide LED lighting.

Patient Areas

Lighting shall support:

• General illumination.

• Examination.

• Reading.

• Staff observation.

• Night operation.

Correctional Areas

Provide lighting compatible with security requirements.

Exterior

Provide security lighting at:

• Entrances.

• Service areas.

• Mechanical equipment.

• Circulation routes.

• Building perimeter as directed by TDCJ.

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 10 00 – STRUCTURED CABLING

Provide structured cabling infrastructure for:

• Data.

• Voice.

• Telemedicine.

• Security.

• BAS.

• Wireless access.

Provide dedicated IT/communications room.

SECTION 27 51 16 – PUBLIC ADDRESS

Provide public address infrastructure where required by Owner/TDCJ.

System shall interface with emergency notification where required.

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 10 00 – ACCESS CONTROL

Provide controlled access for:

• Staff entrance.

• Patient circulation.

• Medication areas.

• Medical storage.

• Mechanical/electrical rooms.

• IT/security rooms.

• Other restricted spaces.

System shall integrate with existing TDCJ systems where required.

SECTION 28 20 00 – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Provide CCTV infrastructure where required.

Camera locations shall be coordinated with:

• Security.

• Privacy.

• Patient care.

• TDCJ requirements.

No camera shall be located where prohibited by law or Owner policy.

SECTION 28 31 00 – FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

Provide addressable fire alarm system complying with NFPA 72.

Provide:

• Initiating devices.

• Notification appliances.

• Supervisory monitoring.

• Trouble monitoring.

• Fire pump monitoring where applicable.

• Sprinkler flow monitoring.

• Door/security interfaces where permitted.

SECTION 28 46 00 – CORRECTIONAL DURESS / EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

Provide emergency communication/duress systems as required by TDCJ.

Potential devices include:

• Staff duress stations.

• Patient emergency call.

• Code/emergency buttons.

• Intercom.

• Emergency communication devices.

All devices shall be secure and tamper resistant.

Provide and Maintain connectivity to the existing main unit.

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 20 00 – EARTH MOVING

Provide earthwork based on project-specific geotechnical recommendations. Utility trenches will only be required to the point of connection to provided utilities in immediate area of new building. Contractor to provide final connection.

• Excavation.

• Fill.

• Compaction.

• Subgrade preparation.

• Utility trenches.

• Foundation excavation.

SECTION 31 25 00 – EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

Provide all required erosion and sedimentation controls.

Comply with applicable TCEQ requirements and project permitting.

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

SECTION 33 11 00 – WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION

Provide complete water service connections(s) to point(s) indicated by site design provided py others. Service to be connected in the immediate vicinity of the building location.

Coordinate:

• Backflow prevention.

• Fire service.

• Domestic service.

• Isolation.

• Pressure requirements.

SECTION 33 30 00 – SANITARY SEWERAGE UTILITIES

Provide complete sanitary sewer connection(s) to point(s) indicated by site design provided by others. Service to be connected in the immediate vicinity of the building location.

Verify existing utility capacity before final design.

SECTION 33 40 00 – STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

Provide complete stormwater drainage.

• Building drainage shall discharge away from the modular structure and foundations.

SECTION 33 51 00 – NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

Provide complete natural gas connection(s) to point(s) indicated by site design provided by others. Service to be connected in the immediate vicinity of the building location.

Coordinate with entity providing natural gas connection point(s).

SECTION 33 70 00 – ELECTRICAL UTILITY DISTRIBUTION

Provide complete electrical utility connection(s) to point(s) indicated by site design provided by others. Service to be connected in the immediate vicinity of the building location.

Coordinate with entity providing electrical connection point(s).

PROJECT-WIDE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. LIFE SAFETY

The facility shall comply with the applicable requirements of:

• International Building Code.

• NFPA 101.

• NFPA 70.

• NFPA 72.

• Applicable fire protection standards.

Where correctional security requirements conflict with egress requirements, the design shall be submitted to the AHJ and TDCJ for resolution before construction.

2. ACCESSIBILITY

The facility shall comply with:

• Texas Accessibility Standards.

• Applicable ADA requirements.

• Applicable federal accessibility requirements.

3. ENERGY

The building shall comply with the adopted:

• IECC.

• ASHRAE 90.1.

Where the project is required to demonstrate compliance by either path, Contractor shall provide the required calculations and documentation.

4. INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Ventilation shall comply with ASHRAE 62.1.

Provide sufficient outdoor air, filtration, exhaust, and pressure control to support the intended medical functions.

5. CORRECTIONAL SECURITY

Security shall be integrated into the building design.

The following shall be considered security-critical:

• Doors.

• Windows.

• Ceilings.

• Walls.

• Plumbing.

• Electrical devices.

• Mechanical devices.

• Access panels.

• Roof access.

• Equipment.

• Utility penetrations.

• Communication systems.

6. TDCJ REQUIREMENTS

The TDCJ Design Criteria Manual and Owner/TDCJ-specific requirements shall govern correctional design requirements not fully addressed by this specification.

Where TDCJ requirements exceed general building-code requirements, the TDCJ requirement shall govern to the extent permitted by law.

APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The project shall comply with the following standards identified by the Owner:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. ASHRAE 90.1 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

3. ASHRAE 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

4. International Building Code (IBC).

5. International Existing Building Code (IEBC), where applicable.

6. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

7. International Plumbing Code (IPC).

8. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

9. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.

10. NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

11. NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.

12. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

13. Applicable Texas Codes and Amendments.

14. Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).

15. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

16. TDCJ Design Criteria Manual.

17. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Additional standards shall apply where specifically required by the adopted codes, AHJ, Owner, TDCJ, or the particular system being provided.

CODE EDITION CONTROL

The Contractor shall prepare a project-specific Code Analysis identifying:

• Code edition.

• Texas amendments.

• Local amendments.

• Occupancy classification.

• Construction type.

• Allowable area.

• Allowable height.

• Occupant load.

• Means of egress.

• Fire-resistance ratings.

• Fire protection requirements.

• Accessibility requirements.

• Energy-code compliance path.

• Plumbing fixture calculations.

• Electrical requirements.

• Emergency power requirements.

• Fire alarm requirements.

• Sprinkler requirements.

• Special institutional/correctional requirements.

The final Code Analysis shall be submitted for Owner review before final construction documents are issued.

OCCUPANCY AND CODE ANALYSIS

The design team shall verify the final occupancy classification based upon the actual use of the facility.

The Contractor shall not assume that the entire building has a single occupancy classification without performing a formal code analysis.

The code analysis shall specifically address:

• Inpatient patient rooms.

• Treatment spaces.

• Offices.

• Staff areas.

• Storage.

• Mechanical spaces.

• Medication areas.

• Any assembly/activity spaces.

• Any hazardous rooms.

• Mixed occupancies.

• Incidental uses.

• Separation requirements.

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

Submit a dedicated Fire and Life Safety Plan identifying:

• Occupancy.

• Construction type.

• Fire areas.

• Occupant load.

• Egress capacity.

• Travel distances.

• Common path.

• Dead-end corridors.

• Exit access.

• Exits.

• Accessible means of egress.

• Fire barriers.

• Smoke barriers.

• Fire partitions.

• Rated doors.

• Sprinkler protection.

• Fire alarm.

• Emergency lighting.

• Exit signage.

MODULAR FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

Before fabrication, submit:

1. Module layout.

2. Module identification.

3. Module dimensions.

4. Module weights.

5. Transportation dimensions.

6. Lifting points.

7. Center-of-gravity information.

8. Foundation reactions.

9. Structural connections.

10. MEP connections.

11. Fire-rated module joints.

12. Weatherproof module joints.

13. Security joints.

14. Roof transitions.

15. Interior finish transitions.

No module shall be fabricated until the coordinated design has been approved.

PATIENT ROOM PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Each patient room shall provide:

• Appropriate bed clearance.

• Staff working clearance.

• Wheelchair accessibility.

• Medical equipment clearance.

• Patient storage.

• Required lighting.

• Required receptacles.

• Data.

• HVAC.

• Fire protection.

• Emergency communication where required.

• Secure door.

• Secure glazing where applicable.

• Required plumbing.

• Required medical systems.

Patient rooms shall be designed to permit staff to respond rapidly to medical emergencies.

NURSING STATION PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Provide a nursing station configured to support:

• Patient observation.

• Charting.

• Electronic medical records.

• Medication administration.

• Staff communication.

• Security communication.

• Emergency response.

• Storage.

• Telephone/data.

• Staff workstations.

The final location shall be coordinated with patient-room sightlines and security.

MEDICATION STORAGE

Medication storage shall be secured.

Provide:

• Lockable storage.

• Controlled access.

• Appropriate temperature control.

• Work counter.

• Sink where required.

• Hand hygiene.

• Electrical/data.

• Emergency power where required.

• Security monitoring where required.

CLEAN AND SOILED FUNCTIONS

Clean and soiled functions shall be physically separated.

Clean utility shall provide storage and work space for clean supplies.

Soiled utility shall provide:

• Clinical sink/hopper where required.

• Handwashing.

• Exhaust.

• Durable finishes.

• Secure waste handling.

• Appropriate drainage.

MEDICAL WASTE

Provide a secure medical waste holding area.

Area shall be:

• Inaccessible to inmates.

• Ventilated where required.

• Cleanable.

• Durable.

• Accessible to authorized service personnel.

• Separated from clean supplies.

INFECTION CONTROL PERFORMANCE

Clinical areas shall be designed to permit frequent cleaning and disinfection.

Avoid:

• Unsealed porous surfaces.

• Open joints.

• Exposed piping where avoidable.

• Inaccessible ledges.

• Unnecessary horizontal dust-collecting surfaces.

• Unsealed wall penetrations.

PATIENT HYGIENE

Provide patient toilet/shower facilities in accordance with the final approved clinical and correctional program.

All inmate-accessible plumbing fixtures shall be correctional/institutional grade.

Accessible patient facilities shall comply with TAS.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The facility shall support rapid response to:

• Medical emergencies.

• Fire emergencies.

• Security emergencies.

• Utility failures.

• HVAC failures.

• Power outages.

Provide appropriate emergency equipment storage locations.

EMERGENCY POWER PRIORITIES

Emergency/standby power priorities shall be established during design.

At minimum, evaluate:

1. Fire alarm.

2. Emergency lighting.

3. Egress illumination.

4. Security systems.

5. Access control.

6. Emergency communication.

7. Required medical equipment.

8. Critical HVAC.

9. Critical plumbing.

10. IT/communications.

11. Refrigeration for medications where applicable.

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall demonstrate that the completed building performs as intended.

Commissioning shall include documented testing of:

• HVAC.

• TAB.

• Isolation rooms.

• BAS.

• Electrical.

• Generator.

• Transfer switches.

• Lighting controls.

• Plumbing.

• Fire alarm.

• Sprinkler.

• Access control.

• CCTV.

• Duress.

• Communications.

• Medical systems.

• Building envelope.

OWNER TRAINING

Provide a minimum of:

• One comprehensive building systems training session.

• One HVAC/BAS training session.

• One electrical/emergency-power training session.

• One fire alarm/fire protection training session.

• One security systems training session.

• One plumbing/mechanical maintenance session.

Training shall include hands-on demonstrations.

CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

Before final acceptance provide:

• Certificate of occupancy/approval.

• TDLR/industrialized building documentation, as applicable.

• AHJ approvals.

• Fire marshal approval.

• TDCJ acceptance documentation.

• Accessibility verification.

• Testing reports.

• TAB report.

• Commissioning report.

• Security acceptance.

• Warranty certificates.

• O&M manuals.

• Spare parts.

• Training records.

• As-built drawings.

• Final equipment schedules.

• Final code analysis.

MINIMUM WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

Item Minimum Warranty

General workmanship 2 years

Building envelope 2 years

Roofing 20 years material warranty

HVAC equipment 5 years major components where available

Electrical equipment Manufacturer's standard

Plumbing equipment Manufacturer's standard

Security systems 2 years

Fire alarm equipment Manufacturer's standard

Modular structural system 2 years minimum

Waterproofing 2 years

Longer manufacturer warranties shall be provided when available.

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