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Addendum No. 1

Scouting America

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Contract No. 26-01

HUB Shower House

September 30, 2026

All prospective Bidders on the construction work shown and specified for Contract No. 26-01 HUB Shower

House shall read and take notice of this Addendum No. 1 to the bidding documents and shall make appropriate provisions in their respective bids for the following:

Specifications:

1. Specification Number 061713 Laminated Veneer Lumber as attached to this Addenda should be added to the contract specifications.

2. Please note there is no specification number 321000 Paving and Surfacing. All references to specification 321000 Paving and Surfacing should be eliminated from the Table of

Contents.

All other provisions of these Specifications and other Contract Documents shall remain unchanged and in full effect and virtue. This Addendum shall be Addendum No. 1, attached to and shall become part of the

Bid Proposal for the above-mentioned Contract.

End of Addendum No. 1

Redcon Engineering

104 Broadway Street

Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106

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SECTION 061713

LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: This Section specifies laminated veneer lumber (LVL) headers, beams and studs.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM D5456 Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite

Lumber Products.

2. ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and

Materials.

B. Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC):

1. CCMC Report Number 13310-R.

C. Forest Stewardship Council A.C. (FSC):

1. STD-40-003 Standard for Multi-site Certification of Chain of Custody

Operations.

2. STD-40-004 V2.0 FSC Standard for Chain of Custody Certification.

3. STD-40-005 V2.1 Standard for Company Evaluation of FSC Controlled Wood.

D. ICC Evaluation Service Inc. (ICC-ES):

1. ICC-ES Report Number ESR-1210.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate work of this Section with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to avoid construction delays. Comply with Section [01 31 00 - Project

Management and Coordination].

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract.

B. Product Data: Submit for specified products as follows:

1. Manufacturer’s product data, including descriptions of component materials, dimensions of specified products, design properties, allowable spans and

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construction details.

2. Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

3. Catalog pages illustrating products to be incorporated into project.

4. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

1.5 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Contract. Specifier Note: Specify submittals intended to document manufacturer installation, storage and other instructions.

B. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Submit manufacturer’s installation instructions.

C. Source Quality Control: Submit documentation verifying that components and materials specified in this Section are from single manufacturer.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact. Unload material in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Storage and Handling Requirements: Handle and store materials in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Protect from exposure to harmful environmental conditions.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER

A. Manufacturer: Roseburg Forest Products, Boise Cascade Versa-Lam, or equal

B. Description:

1. Sustainability Characteristics:

a. Comply with the following FSC Standards:

1) STD-40-003.

2) STD-40-004 V2.0.

3) STD-40-005 V2.1.

2. Compatibility:

a. Ensure components and materials are compatible with specified accessories and adjacent materials.

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C. Design Criteria:

1. Product Basis of Design: Versa-Lam (Grade 2.1E 3100).

2. Characteristics:

a. Bending Strength (Fb): Minimum 3,100 psi (for 2.1E grade).

b. Modulus of Elasticity (E): Apparent E = 2.0 x 10^6 psi.

c. Thickness: Match standard dimensions (1-3/4 inch nominal, multiple plies field-fastened as scheduled on drawings).

d. Depth and Length: Sized per structural drawings and verified using manufacturer sizing tools like BC Calc.

e. Adhesives: Moisture-resistant structural adhesive conforming to ASTM

D2559.

D. Materials:

1. Laminated Veneer Lumber: To ASTM D5456.

a. Laminated Veneer Lumber Studs: To ASTM E119.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners: Galvanized steel, sized to suit application.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:

a. Simpson Strong-Tie.

b. USP Structural Connectors.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Verify that conditions of substrates previously installed under other sections or contracts are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions prior to installation.

1. Inform Owner of unacceptable conditions immediately upon discovery.

2. Proceed with installation only after unacceptable conditions have been remedied and after receipt of written approval from Owner.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate installation of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) headers, beams and studs.

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B. Coordinate laminated veneer lumber (LVL) headers, beams and studs work with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to avoid construction delays.

C. Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for installation.

D. Install members plumb, level and as indicated.

E. Fasten members to supporting framing as recommended by the LVL manufacturer and the hanger manufacturer.

F. Provide temporary bracing to hold members in position until permanently secured.

G. Cut holes in members only as allowed by the manufacturer.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Upon completion and verification of performance of installation, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools and equipment in accordance.

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