122400-Window Shades.pdf
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This solicitation notice is for a construction contract to renovate patient rooms, administrative spaces, and common areas in Unit 1C of the Community Living Center at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The work includes demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, fire protection, and interior finishes, with a period of performance of 365 calendar days from notice to proceed. The contract value is estimated between $2 million and $5 million. This opportunity is only available to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with at least 15% of costs required to be paid to employees of the prime contractor or other SDVOSBs. Interested parties should register to receive notifications including the full solicitation and any amendments, which will be issued as a request for proposals with a 90-day acceptance period and bonds required. The North American Industry Classification System code assigned is 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction.
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Renovate CLC Unit 1C
VA 580-18-122
Michael E. DeBakey VAMC – Houston, TX RFI Response
3/25/2021
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SECTION 12 24 00
WINDOW SHADES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
Cloth shades are specified in this section. Window shades shall be furnished complete, including brackets, fittings and hardware.
1.2 QUALITY CONTROL
Manufacturer's Qualification: Window Shade manufacturer shall provide evidence that the manufacture of shades is a major product, and that the shades have performed satisfactorily on similar installations.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Samples:
1. Shade cloth, each type, 600 mm (24 inch) square, including cord and ring, showing color, finish and texture.
C. Manufacturer's literature and data; showing details of construction and hardware for:
Cloth and window shades
1.4 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. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A167-99(R2009)..........Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel
Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
B221/B221M-08...........Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
D635-10.................Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of
Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a
Horizontal Position
D648-07.................Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under
Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
D1784-08................Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Shade Cloth: translucent.
B. Staples (For Cloth Window Shades): Nonferrous metal or zinc-coated steel.
C. Stainless Steel: ASTM A167
D. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B221/B221M.
2.2 FASTENINGS
Zinc-coated or cadmium plated metal, aluminum or stainless steel fastenings of proper length and type. Except as otherwise specified, fastenings for use with various structural materials shall be as follows:
Type of Fastening Structural Material
Wood screw Wood
Tap screw Metal
Case-hardened, self-tapping screw
Sheet Metal
Screw or bolt in expansion shields
Solid masonry
Toggle bolts Hollow blocks, wallboard and plaster
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate cloth shades to fit measurements of finished openings obtained at site.
B. Cloth Window Shades: Rolling type, constructed of shade cloth mounted on rollers. Shade cloth shall have plain sides, and with hem at bottom to accommodate wood slat. Separate shades are required for each individual sash within opening. Length of shades shall exceed height of window approximately 300 mm (12 inches) measured from head to sill, in addition to material required to make-up hem:
1. Provide rollers with spindles, nylon bearings, tempered steel springs, and all other related accessories required for positive action. Provide rollers of diameter recommended by shade manufacturer. Staple shade cloth to wood rollers to prevent
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2. Wood slats shall be smooth, tapered, and inserted in the bottom hem of the shade cloth.
3. Eyelets shall have clear openings large enough to accommodate cords.
Edges of eyelets shall not cut into cloth when set.
4. Cords shall be of sufficient length to permit shades to be drawn to bottom of opening with ends looped and held with cord rings. Attach cords to hems through metal eyelets in center of slats in bottom hems.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Cloth Window Shades: Mount window shades on end of face brackets, set on metal gussets, or casing of windows as required. Provide extension face brackets where necessary at mullions. In existing buildings, provide brackets similar to those on existing windows.
1. Locate rollers in level position as high as practicable at heads of windows to prevent infiltration of light over rollers.
2. Where extension brackets are necessary, on mullions or elsewhere, for alignment of shades, provide metal lugs, and rigidly anchor lugs and brackets.
3. Place brackets and rollers so that shades will not interfere with window and screen hardware.
4. Mount shades at wire mesh window guards on head rails of hinged frame.
5. Mount shades at detention, or protection screens on head rail (room side) of hinged frame, with face brackets located approximately 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) from outside edges.
6. Shade installation methods not specifically described, are subject to approval of COR.
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