S06 Att Amend 0002 12 24 00 - WINDOW SHADES.pdf

Milwaukee VAMC 08-01-17

695-19-131 Renovate & Expand Dialysis Clinic 100% Construction Documents

Milwaukee, WI 53295 March 26, 2020

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SECTION 12 24 00

WINDOW SHADES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section includes cloth shades, vertical blinds and venetian blinds. Provide window shades complete, including brackets, fittings and hardware.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Color of shade cloth and color of exposed parts of venetian blinds, (including tapes and cords) : Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Lightproof Shades: Section 12 24 21, LIGHTPROOF SHADES.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer's Qualification: Submit evidence that the manufacture has a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing item of type specified, and that the blinds have performed satisfactorily on similar installations. Submit qualifications.

B. Submit qualifications for installers who are trained and approved by manufacturer for installation of units provided.

C. Electrical Requirements:

1. NFPA 70 Article 100.

2. Listed and labeled in accordance with UL 325.

3. Marked for intended use, and tested as a system.

4. Individual testing of components is not acceptable in lieu of system testing.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Samples:

1. Shade cloth, each type, 610 mm (24 inch) square, including cord and ring, showing color, finish and texture.

3. Venetian blind slats, 305 mm (12 inches) long, including cord and tape, showing color and finish.

C. Manufacturer's literature and data; showing details of construction and hardware for:

Cloth and window shades

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Venetian blinds

D. Shop Drawings: Provide fabrication and installation details for cloth shades, including shade cloth materials, their orientation to rollers, and their seam and batten locations.

E. Fire Testing: Submit report of flame spread and smoke developed during product material tests by independent testing laboratory.

F. Manufacturer’s warranty.

1.5 WARRANTY:

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of

Construction”.

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their window shades for a minimum of five (5) years from date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer’s warranty.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced to in the text by the basic designation only.

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

AA-V-00200B.............Venetian Blinds, Shade, Roller, Window, Roller, Slat, Cord, and Accessories

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

A240/A240M-14...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

B221-14.................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes

B221M-13................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)

G21-13..................Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric

Materials to Fungi

D. National Electric Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA):

ICS 6-93(R2006).........Industrial Control and Systems Closures

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14...................National Electrical Code (NEC)

701-15..................Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

F. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

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325-06(R2013)...........Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window

Operators and Systems

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VENETIAN BLINDS:

A. Fed. Spec. AA-V-00200B, Type II, 25 mm (1 inch slats) fabricated of aluminum. Pre-production sample is not required.

B. Manual Lift-Operator and Tilt-Operator Locations: Manufacturer’s standard.

2.5 MATERIALS:

A. Stainless Steel: ASTM A240/A240M.

B. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B221M (B221).

C. Cords for Venetian Blinds andCloth roller shades: or #10 stainless steel chain having not less than 80 kg (175 pounds) breaking strength.

2.6 FASTENINGS:

A. Zinc-coated or cadmium plated steel or stainless steel fastenings of length and type recommended by manufacturer. Except as otherwise specified, provide fastenings for installation with various structural materials as follows:

Type of Fastening Structural Material

Wood screw Wood

Tap screw Metal

Case-hardened, self-tapping screw in pre-drilled hole

Solid masonry, concrete

Screw or bolt in expansion shields

Solid masonry, concrete

Toggle bolts Hollow blocks, gypsum wallboard, plaster

2.7 FABRICATION:

A. Fabricate cloth shades andvenetian blinds to fit measurements of finished openings obtained at site.

B. Venetian Blinds: Provide venetian blinds with 25 mm (1 inch) width horizontal slats positioned within ladder tapes. Provide multiple blinds of same type in openings and divided at mullions.

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1. Provide head-rails that enclose operating mechanism on three sides and ends.

2. Provide enclosed bottom rails that prevent contact of tapes and sill at underside.

3. Finish concealed metal work of head-rails including concealed mechanism, with one (1) shop coat of paint. Do not paint parts that have non-rusting finish, or parts where motion of friction occurs.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. Measure openings before fabrication. Do not scale construction documents.

B. Venetian Blinds: Support blinds in level position by brackets and intermediate supports that -permit easy removal and replacement of units without damage to blind, or adjacent surfaces. Provide at least two (2) fasteners for each bracket or other support.

1. Install blinds between jambs on window openings with steel trim.

Mount brackets on trim reveal, flush with face of trim and secure with steel screws.

2. Install blinds between jambs on window openings with wood trim.

Mount brackets on trim or on wood plaster-mold set against plaster or other wall finish, and secure in place.

3. Mount brackets and intermediate supports of lobby blinds on face of trim members, and secure with stainless steel standard tap or thread-forming machine screws, or by cadmium-plated molley or toggle bolts. Penetrate screws and bolts through, and lock behind steel sub-frame.

4. Where blinds abut glass partitions of vestibules, extend head rails to trim at head of partition frame with slats sufficiently long to clear transom bars.

5. Furnish one (1) brush of an approved type for every 50 blinds provided, suitable for cleaning blinds.

3.2 ADJUSTING:

A. Adjust and shades to operate smoothly, free from binding or malfunction throughout entire operational range.

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3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION:

A. Clean shade surfaces after installation, according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure that shades are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial

Completion.

C. Replace damaged shades that cannot be repaired, in a manner approved by

COR before time of Substantial Completion.

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Blind and Shade Selection Criteria:

Please note that the VA’s preference is to use Bay View Shade and Blind here in Milwaukee. They have been providing our VA campus blinds and shades for over 30 years. They are very familiar with our facility standards and finishes.

Contact Person at Bay View Shade and Blind;

Matt Malinger

Design Consultant

Bay View Shade & Blind

Milwaukee 414-545-1153

Menomonee Falls 262-253-1133

Direct 262-352-5807 www.bayviewshade.com

1. Aluminum, Horizontal Blinds

- Springs Window Fashions or Equal

- Blinds must be commercial grade aluminum .008 gauge

- 1” Slats

- Blinds must be able to be cleaned with commercial-grade cleaning products

- All mounting hardware to be metal

- Standard finish to be Snowcap White or equal

- Material must be appropriate for a Hospital/ Medical Facility

- Continuous pull cord/ chain system to be secured at left or right-hand side of window

- Sleek, light blocking headrail to match color of blind. No separate valance is required.

- Clutch wand tilt

- Crash proof cord lock and bottom rail bumpers to prevent sill damage

- Tighter ladder spacing to provide greater light blocking

- Bounce back slats to help prevent breakage if slats are pulled apart while closed

- A motorized system is not required

- Manufacturer warranty to be a minimum of 1 year, which also covers manufacturer defects.

2. Roller Shades

- Commercial Grade Roller Shades

- Inherently anti-static, flame and bacteria retardant, fade and stain resistant

- Material must be appropriate for a Hospital/ Medical Facility

- VA Standard color is #503 Off White

- Shades must be able to be cleaned with commercial-grade cleaning products

- All mounting hardware is commercial strength and zinc plated steel or equal

- Side Control Operation

- Heavy-duty chain drive, pulley operating system

- Cords to be stainless steel or a poly core beaded chain

- Chain tensioner to be compliant with WCMA safety standards A100.1- 2010

- Components must be free from adjustments or lubrication for trouble-free operation

- Must have aluminum roller tube or equal with internal ribs to provide additional strength

- Must include a stop to prevent the shade from over rolling

- Heavy-duty steel tube bearing plug

- Sealed hem bottom bar

- Heavy-duty, steel mounting brackets

- Color coordinated Aluminum Cassette System to encase the shade roller and hardware http://www.bayviewshade.com/

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- A motorized system is not required

- Manufacturer warranty to be a minimum of 1 year, which also covers manufacturer defects.

3. Comfort Sun Shades

- Commercial Grade Sun Shades. Note: Bay View manufacturers their own sun shades.

- Light-filtering, sunscreen material to help with thermal conditions and sun glare.

- The material must allow ventilation and visibility through the window. (5%)

- The finish to be a plain or simple patterned, neutral-colored polyester mesh. VA to select.

- VA standard is Ambiance Cream with Gray Cassette Valances

- Inherently anti-static, flame and bacteria retardant, fade and stain resistant

- Material must be appropriate for a Hospital/ Medical Facility

- Shades must be able to be cleaned with commercial-grade cleaning products

- All mounting hardware is commercial strength and zinc plated steel or equal

- Side Control Operation

- Heavy-duty chain drive, pulley operating system

- Cords to be stainless steel or a poly core beaded chain

- Chain tensioner to be compliant with WCMA safety standards A100.1- 2010

- Components must be free from adjustments or lubrication for trouble-free operation

- Must have aluminum or equal strength, non-bendable, warp-free tube to provide long-lasting strength

- Must include a stop to prevent the shade from over rolling

- Sealed hem bottom bar

- Heavy-duty, steel mounting brackets

- Color coordinated Aluminum Cassette System to encase the shade roller and hardware

- A motorized system is not required

- Manufacturer warranty to be a minimum of 1 year, which also covers manufacturer defects.

4. Black-Out Shades

- Commercial Grade Roller Shades with Side-Track/ Channel System

- Fabric coated vinyl, carbon fiber filled black-out material or equal.

- Light, Off-White, colored shade material that still provides a black-out condition.

- Thickness of shade, black-out material- 3 or 4 ply thickness

- Side-tracks/ channels to be a powder coated, painted aluminum to match the shades.

- Matching aluminum headrail

- Shade material to be inherently anti-static, flame and bacteria retardant, fade and stain resistant

- Material must be appropriate for a Hospital/ Medical Facility

- Shades must be able to be cleaned with commercial-grade cleaning products

- All mounting hardware is commercial strength, aluminum or zinc plated steel

- Heavy-duty chain drive, pulley operating system

- Cords to be stainless steel or a poly core beaded chain

- Chain tensioner to be compliant with WCMA safety standards A100.1- 2010

- Components must be free from adjustments or lubrication for trouble-free operation

- Sealed hem bottom bar

- Heavy-duty, steel mounting brackets

- A motorized system is not required

- Manufacturer warranty to be a minimum of 1 year, which also covers manufacturer defects.

General Selection Criteria:

Period of Performance:

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The performance period for the use of the window coverings listed above will be a minimum of 1 year or longer, based on the standard warranty provided by the manufacturer. The performance period will be comprised of all window covering materials including; hardware, cords, tracks, wands, cord tilts, tubes and other associated items.

Service Performance:

- Parts to be guaranteed defect and service free for a minimum of 1 year or longer based on the manufacturer’s warranty.

- If a defect in workmanship or materials is discovered within the performance period, it will be replaced by the manufacturer at no charge to the VA.

- Replacement parts must be available by contacting Customer Service via phone or internet

- Customer Service- Warranty parts are required to be handled in a quick and seamless manner. The manufacturer must have local representation, to contact if parts or repair of any kind is required.

- Contractor to respond to the VA within 24 hours pertaining to all warranty and service phone calls and emails

- All parts and pieces shall be field replaceable when possible.

- All window coverings should be available on GSA. If not available on GSA, they must be designated as “Open Market” on the submitted bid pricing.

- The awarded vendor must receive all window coverings new, excellent condition. The vendor must inspect all window covering parts and pieces upon receipt and report any carrier damage immediately to ensure replacement product will be provided quickly.

- All claims must be filed for concealed or visible damage within 7 days of receipt.

Environmental Policy:

- The window covering manufacturer must have an Environmental Awareness Policy and take responsibility for the proper disposal of waste products

- Scrap products must be recycled to the fullest extent possible

- Water based adhesives and stains to be used on all products

- Where available, please provide Certifications regarding Sustainability/ Recycled Content

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