Addendum 01.pdf

ADDENDUM

PROJECT NUMBER 549-22-800 (2090.03)

PROJECT NAME Replace Windows Building 2J

ADDENDUM NUMBER 01

DATE February 2, 2026

SUBJECT Pre-Bid RFI Responses

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS ARE HEREBY MADE A PART OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

SEAL:

GENERAL: This addendum provides drawing and specification clarfications in response to pre-bid requests for information.

PROJECT MANUAL:

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Remove the following Specification Sections:

a. 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services TBD.

b. 08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows.

c. 08 56 53 TBD Blast Resistant Windows.

d. 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes.

e. 09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing

f. Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-

W1, RES-W2).

2. Remove ‘TBD’ from 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets.

3. Remove ’TBD‘ from 01 45 35 Special Inspections.

4. Add the following Specificattion Sections:

a. 07 27 27 Self-Adhered Air Barrier.

b. 08 71 00 Door Hardware.

B. 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

1. Add this Section in its‘ entirety.

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

ARCHITECTURAL

A. 08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

1. Part 2.3: Remove paragraphs A, B, & C; Add new paragraph ‘A’.

B. 08 44 13 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

1. Part 2.1: Remove paragraph ‘A’.

2. Part 2.3.H.: Add Item 5, PSRDM Requirements.

C. 08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

1. Part 2.3 PRODUCTS – GENERAL: Remove this part in its’ entirety.

2. Part 2.5: Add new paragraph ‘D.1’.

D. 08 51 13.11 SIDE HINGED ALUMINUM WINDOWS

1. Remove this Section in its‘ entirety.

E. 08 63 00 METAL-FRAMED SKYLIGHTS

1. Add this Section in its’ entirety.

TOTAL: 67 Pages 8 ½ x 11

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 01

VA 549-22-800 Replace Windows Building 2J

Dallas VA Medical Center Dallas, Texas

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 27 27 Self-Adhered Air Barrier

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

1 02/02/2026

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) – NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL – NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISIONS 30 THROUGH 33 – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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SECTION 01 45 35

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This guide specification will be applicable to existing building rehabilitations/renovations. All observed deficiencies will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer. The registered design professional performing these observations will be a representative of the Designer of Record (DOR) for the building being constructed.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

1. ASCE 7 - (2010; Errata 2011; Supp 2 2013) Minimum Design Loads for

Buildings and Other Structures

C. International Code Council (ICC)

2. ICC IBC - (2015) International Building Code

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Perform Special Inspections in accordance with the Statement of Special

Inspections, Schedule of Special Inspections and Chapter 17 of ICC IBC.

The Statement of Special Inspections and Schedule of Special Inspections are included as an attachment to this specification. Special Inspections are to be performed by an independent third party and are intended to ensure that the work of the prime contractor is in accordance with the

Contract Documents and applicable building codes. Special inspections do not take the place of the three phases of control inspections performed by the Contractor's QC Manager or any testing and inspections required by other sections of the specifications.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Continuous Special Inspections – The constant monitoring of specific tasks by a special inspector. These inspections must be carried out continuously over the duration of the particular tasks.

B. Periodic Special Inspections – Special Inspections by the special inspector who is intermittently present where the work to be inspected

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has been or is being performed. Specific time interval on a specific

Special Inspection should be indicated on the Schedule of Special

Inspections.

C. Perform – Perform these Special Inspections tasks for each welded joint or member.

D. Observe – Observe these Special Inspections items on a random daily basis. Operations need not be delayed pending these inspections.

E. Special Inspector (SI) – A qualified person retained by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring

Special Inspections. The SI must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor.

F. Associate Special Inspector (ASI) – A qualified person who assists the

SI in performing Special Inspections but must perform inspection under the direct supervision of the SI and cannot perform inspections without the SI on site.

G. Third Party – A third party inspector must not be company employee of the Contractor or any Sub-Contractor performing the work to be inspected.

H. Special Inspector of Record (SIOR) – SIOR must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor and is required for the following project conditions:

1. Nominal design wind speed in excess o f49 m/sec 100 mph; and assigned to Risk Category III, IV, or V.

2. Nominal design wind speed in excess of 49 mm/sec 100mph; and with a height greater than 23m 75ft.

3. In addition to these conditions, the DOR is encouraged to consider using an SIOR on large magnitude or critical projects where this additional level of quality control is affordable.

I. Contracting Officer – The Government official having overall authority for administrative contracting actions. Certain contracting actions may be delegated to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

J. Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) Manager – An individual retained by the prime contractor and qualified in accordance with the Section 01 45

00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL having the overall responsibility for the contractor's QC organization.

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K. Designer of Record (DOR) – A registered design professional is contracted by the Government as an A/E responsible for the overall design and review of submittal documents prepared by others. The DOR is registered or licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws in state in which the design professional works. The

DOR is also referred to as the Engineer of Record (EOR) in design code documents.

L. Statement of Special Inspections (SSI) – A document developed by the

DOR identifying the material, systems, components and work required to have Special Inspections.

M. Special Inspection reports shall be submitted under this Specification section and follow the [Special Inspection]: [Applicable Specification section or description] naming convention. Submit the following:

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals;

2. SIOR Letter of Acceptance;

3. Special Inspections Project Manual;

4. Special Inspections Agency's Written Practices

5. NDT Procedures and Equipment’ Calibration Records;

6. SD-06 Test Reports;

7. Special Inspections

8. Daily Reports;

9. Special Inspections; Biweekly Reports;

10. SD-07 Certificates;

11. Fabrication Plant

12. Steel Truss Plant;

13. Wood Truss Plant;

14. AC472 Accreditation;

15. Steel Joist Institute Membership;

16. Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) Certified Plant;

17. Certificate of Compliance;

18. Special Inspector of Record Qualifications;

19. Special Inspector Qualifications;

20. Qualification Records for NDT technicians;

21. SD-11 Closeout Submittals;

22. Interim Final Report of Special Inspections;

23. Comprehensive Final Report of Special Inspections;

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N. Special Inspector Qualifications: Submit qualifications for each SI, ASI, and the SIOR from the following certifying associations:

Associated Air Balance Council (AABC); American Concrete Institute

(ACI); Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI); American

Welding Society (AWS); Factory Mutual (FM); International Code Council

(ICC); Nondestructive Testing (NDT); National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); Precast/Prestressed

Concrete Institute (PCI); Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI); Underwriters

Laboratories (UL). Qualifications should be in accordance with the following minimums; PM or SRE can restrict qualifications to the higher standards shown if multiple options are shown for a role based on complexity of project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Area Special Inspector Associated Special

Inspector

SIOR

Exterior

Insulation and

Finish Systems

(EIFS)

AWCI EIFS Inspector

Certificate, or

Exterior Design

Institute

Certificate, or

Registered

Professional Engineer with related experience

Engineer-In-Training with one year of related experience

Fire-Resistant

Penetrations and Joints

Passed the UL

Firestop Exam with one year of related experience, or Passed the FM Firestop Exam with one year of related experience, or Registered

Professional Engineer with related experience

Engineer-In-Training related experience.

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Area Special Inspector Associated Special

Inspector

SIOR

Smoke Control AABC Technician

Certification with one year of related experience, or

Registered

Professional Engineer with related experience

Engineer-In-Training related experience.

SIOR Registered

Professional

Engineer

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FABRICATORS SPECIAL INSPECTION

A. Special Inspections of fabricator's work performed in the fabricator's shop is required to be inspected in accordance with the Statement of

Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections unless the fabricator is certified by the approved agency to perform such work without Special Inspections. Submit the applicable certification(s) from the following list to the Contracting Officer for information to allow work performed in the fabricator's shop to not be subjected to

Special Inspections.

B. The following certifications meet the requirements for fabricator approval in accordance with paragraph 1704.2.5.2 of IBC:

1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Certified

Fabrication Plant, Category STD.

C. At the completion of fabrication, submit a certificate of compliance, to be included with the comprehensive final report of Special

Inspections, stating that the materials supplied and work performed by the fabricator are in accordance the construction documents.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 RESPONSIBILIES MATRIX

Inspector Responsibility Condition

SIOR a. Supervise all Special Inspectors required by the contract documents and the IBC.

b. Submit a SIOR Letter of Acceptance to the Contracting Officer attesting to acceptance of the duties of SIOR, signed and sealed by the

SIOR.

c. Verify the qualifications of all of the Special Inspectors.

d. Verify the qualifications of fabricators.

Applicable when SIOR is required

SIOR e. Submit Special Inspections agency's written practices for the monitoring and control of the agency's operations to include the following:

1. The agency's procedures for the selection and administration of inspection personnel, describing the training, experience and examination requirements for qualifications and certification of inspection personnel.

2. The agency's inspection procedures, including general inspection, material controls, and visual welding inspection.

f. Submit qualification records for nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians designated for the project. Submit NDT procedures and equipment calibration records for NDT to be performed and equipment to be used for the project.

Applicable when SIOR is required and when the structural design is required to follow

AISC341 for seismic design of steel structures

SIOR g. Prepare a Special Inspections Project Manual, which will cover the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of the following individuals during Special Inspections: SIOR, SI, General Contractor, Subcontractors, QC

Manager, and DOR.

2. Organizational chart and/or communication plan, indicating lines of communication

3. Contractor's internal plan for scheduling inspections. Address items such as timeliness of inspection requests, who to contact for inspection requests, and availability of alternate inspectors. Contractor's internal plan for scheduling inspections. Address items such as timeliness of inspection requests, who to contact for inspection

Applicable when SIOR is required

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Inspector Responsibility Condition requests, and availability of alternate inspectors.

4. Indicate the government reporting procedures.

5. Propose forms or templates to be used by SI and SIOR to document inspections.

6. Indicate procedures for tracking nonconforming work and verification that corrective work is complete.

7. Indicate how the SIOR and/or SI will participate in weekly QC meetings.

8. Indicate how Special Inspections of shop fabricated items will be handled when the fabricator's shop is not certified per paragraph FABRICATOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.

9. Include a section in the manual that covers each specific item requiring Special

Inspections that is indicated on the Schedule of Special Inspections. Provide names and qualifications of each special inspector who will be performing the Special Inspections for each specific item. Provide detail on how the Special Inspections are to be carried out for each item so that the expectations are clear for the General Contractor and the

Subcontractor performing the work. Make a copy of the Special Inspections Project

Manual available on the job site during construction. Submit a copy of the Special

Inspections Project Manual for approval.

h. Attend coordination and mutual understanding meeting where the information in the Special

Inspections Project Manual will be reviewed to verify that all parties have a clear understanding of the Special Inspections provisions and the individual duties and responsibilities of each party.

i. Maintain a 3- ring binder for the Special Inspector's daily and biweekly reports and the

Special Inspections Project Manual. This file must be located in a conspicuous place in the project trailer/office to allow review by the

Contracting Officer and the DOR.

j. Submit a copy of the Special Inspector's daily reports to the QC Manager.

k. Discrepancies that are observed during Special Inspections must be reported to the QC Manager for correction. If discrepancies are not corrected before the special inspector leaves

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Inspector Responsibility Condition the site the observed discrepancies must be documented in the daily report.

l. Submit a biweekly Special Inspections report until all work requiring Special Inspections is complete. A report is required for each biweekly period in which Special Inspections activity occurs, and must include the following:

1. A brief summary of the work performed during the reporting time frame.

2. Changes and/or discrepancies with the drawings, specifications, and mechanical or electrical component certification if they require seismic systems, that were observed during the reporting period.

3. Discrepancies which were resolved or corrected.

4. A list of nonconforming items requiring resolution.

5. All applicable test results including nondestructive testing reports.

QC Manager a. If there is no SIOR, QC Manager must Supervise all Special Inspectors required by the contract documents and the IBC; Verify the qualifications of all of the Special Inspectors; Verify the qualifications of fabricators; Maintain a 3-ring binder for the Special Inspector's daily and biweekly reports. This file must be located in a conspicuous place in the project trailer/office to allow review by the

Contracting Officer and the DOR.

Applicable when SIOR is not required

QC Manager b. Maintain a rework items list that includes discrepancies noted on the Special Inspectors daily report.

n/a

Special

Inspectors

a. Inspect all elements of the project for which the special inspector is qualified to inspect and are identified in the Schedule of Special

Inspections.

b. Attend preparatory phase meetings related to the Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) for which the special inspector is qualified to inspect.

n/a

Special

Inspectors

c. Submit Special Inspections agency's written practices for the monitoring and control of the agency's operations to include the following:

Applicable when SIOR is

NOT required and when the structural

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Inspector Responsibility Condition

1. The agency's procedures for the selection and administration of inspection personnel, describing the training, experience and examination requirements for qualifications and certification of inspection personnel.

2. The agency's inspection procedures, including general inspection, material controls, and visual welding inspection.

d. Submit qualification records for nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians designated for the project.

e. Submit NDT procedures and equipment calibration records for NDT to be performed and equipment to be used for the project.] design is required to follow AISC

341 for seismic design of steel structures

Special

Inspectors

f. Submit a copy of the daily reports to the QC Manager.

g. Discrepancies that are observed during Special Inspections must be reported to the QC Manager for correction. If discrepancies are not corrected before the special inspector leaves the site the observed discrepancies must be documented in the daily report.

h. Submit a biweekly Special Inspection Report until all inspections are complete. A report is required for each biweekly period in which

Special Inspections activity occurs, and must include the following:

1. A brief summary of the work performed during the reporting time frame

2. Changes and/or discrepancies with the drawings, specifications, and mechanical or electrical component certification if they require seismic systems that were observed during the reporting period.

3. Discrepancies which were resolved or corrected.

4. A list of nonconforming items requiring resolution.

5. All applicable test result including nondestructive testing reports.

j. At the completion of the project submit a comprehensive final report of Special

Inspections that documents the Special

Inspections completed for the project and corrections of all discrepancies noted in the daily reports. The comprehensive final report of

Special Inspections must be signed, dated and

Applicable not required

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Inspector Responsibility Condition indicate the certification of the special inspector qualifying them to conduct the inspection.

Special

Inspectors

k. Submit daily reports to the SIOR Applicable required

3.2 DEFECTIVE WORK

Check work as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or materials must in no way prevent later rejection if defective work or materials are discovered, nor obligate the Government to accept such work.

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SECTION 08 41 13

ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

SUMMARY

Section Includes:

1. Aluminum-framed entrances and storefronts.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Glass and Glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

Hardware: Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

American Architectural Manufacturers Associations (AAMA):

2603-15.................Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum

Extrusions and Panels

2604-13.................Performance Requirements and Test Procedures or

High Performance Organic Coatings on

Architectural Extrusions and Panels

2605-13.................Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on

Aluminum Extrusions and Panels

American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.2/D1.2M-14...........Structural Welding Code - Aluminum

ASTM International (ASTM):

A240/A240M-20...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

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

B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

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

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

D1187/D1187M-97(2018)...Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as Protective

Coatings for Metal

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E283/E283M-19...........Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified

Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

E330/E330M-14...........Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform

Static Air Pressure Difference

E331-00(2016)...........Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain

Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure

Difference

E1886-19................Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missiles and Exposes to Cyclic Pressure

Differentials

E1996-17................Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

F468-16.................Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for

General Use

F593-17.................Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and

Studs

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC):

500-14(E1A0)............Determining Fenestration Product Condensation

Resistance Values

Department of Veterans Affairs(VA):

1. VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual October 1, 2020

PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Conduct preinstallation meeting at project site minimum 30 days before beginning Work of this section.

1. Required Participants:

Contracting Officer's Representative.

Contractor.

Installer.

Manufacturer's field representative.

Other installers responsible for adjacent and intersecting work.

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2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days before meeting.

Installation schedule.

Installation sequence.

Preparatory work.

Protection before, during, and after installation.

Installation.

Terminations.

Transitions and connections to other work.

Other items affecting successful completion.

3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record decisions affecting installation.

SUBMITTALS

Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

Submittal Drawings: Minimum 1 to 2 (half size) scale.

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

2. Show anchorage and reinforcement.

3. Show interface and relationship to adjacent work, including thermal, air, and water barrier continuity.

Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Doors, each type.

3. Entrance and Storefront construction.

4. Installation instructions.

5. Warranty.

Samples:

1. Door Corner Section: Minimum 450 mm x 450 mm (18 x 18 inches) for each specified door type, showing head rail and hinge stile, door closer reinforcement, internal reinforcement and insulation in flush panel door.

2. Aluminum Anodized Finish: wo sample extrusions minimum 150 mm

(6 inches) long for each specified color in sets of three showing maximum color range.

Test reports: Certify products comply with specifications.

Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Certify anodized finish thickness.

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Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

2. Installer with project experience list.

3. Welders and welding procedures.

Delegated Design Drawings and Calculations: Signed and sealed by responsible design professional.

1. Show location and magnitude of loads applied to building structural frame.

2. Identify deviations from details shown on drawings.

Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

2. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer authorized representative.

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

Welders and Welding Procedures Qualifications: AWS D1.2/D1.2M.

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

WARRANTY

Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

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Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant painted finish against material and manufacturing defects.

1. Warranty Period: 20 years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Delegated Design: Prepare submittal documents including design calculations and drawings signed and sealed by registered design professional, licensed in state where work is located.

1. Minor deviations to details shown on drawings to accommodate manufacturer’s standard products may be accepted by Contracting

Officer's Representative when deviations do not affect design concept and specified performance.

Design aluminum framed entrances and storefronts complying with specified performance:

1. Wind Load Resistance: ASCE/SEI 7; Design criteria as indicated on

Drawings when tested according to ASTM E330/E330M.

Maximum Deflection: 1/175 of span, maximum with minimum 1.65 safety factor.

2. Thermal Movement: Accommodate ambient temperature range of

67 degrees C (120 degrees Fahrenheit).

3. Windborne-Debris Impact Resistance: Pass ASTM E1886.

Openings within 9144 mm (30 feet) of Grade: ASTM E1996 large missile test.

Other Openings: ASTM 1996 small missile test.

4. Condensation Resistance: NFRC 500.

Fixed Framing: 45 CRF, minimum.

5. Water Resistance: ASTM E331; No uncontrolled penetration at380 Pa

(8 pounds/square foot), minimum, pressure differential.

6. Fixed Framing Air Infiltration Resistance: ASTM E283;

0.30 liter/second/square meter (0.06 cubic foot/minute/square foot), maximum at 300 Pa (6.24 pounds/square foot), minimum, pressure differential.

7. Entrance Doors Air Infiltration Resistance: ASTM E283; maximum allowable at 75 Pa (1.57 pounds/square foot), minimum, pressure differential.

Single Doors: 2.5 liter/second/square meter (0.5 cubic foot/minute/square foot).

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Paired Doors: 6 liter/second/square meter (1.2 cubic foot/minute/square foot).

MATERIALS

Aluminum:

1. Sheet Metal: ASTM B209M (ASTM B209), minimum 1.6 mm (0.063 inch) thick.

2. Extrusions: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221).

Framing: Minimum 3 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness.

Glazing Beads, Moldings, and Trim: Minimum 1.25 mm (0.050 inch) thick.

3. Alloy 6063 temper T5 for doors, door frames, fixed glass sidelights, storefronts and transoms.

4. Alloy 6061 temper T6 for guide tracks for sliding doors and other extruded structural members.

Color Anodized Aluminum: Provide aluminum alloy required to produce specified color.

Stainless Steel: ASTM A240/A240M; Type 302 or Type 304.

Thermal Break: Manufacturer standard low conductive material retarding heat flow in the framework, where insulating glass is scheduled.

PRODUCTS - GENERAL

Per PSRDM requirements, glazing must be restrained with a minimum ½” bite and a minimum 3/8” wide continuous bead of structural silicone adhesive attaching the inner lite of glass to the frame.

FRAMES

Framing Members: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken.

Stops: Provide integral fixed stops and glass rebates and snap-on removable stops.

Provide concealed screws, bolts and other fasteners.

Secure cover boxes to frames in back of lock strike cutouts.

FABRICATION

Form metal parts and fit and assemble joints, except joints designed to accommodate movement. Seal joints to resist air infiltration and water penetration.

Welding:

1. Make welds without distorting and discoloring exposed surfaces.

2. Clean and dress welds. Remove welding flux and weld spatter.

Prepare and reinforce doors and frames for hardware and accessories.

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1. Coordinate preparation with specified hardware. See Section

08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

FINISHES

Aluminum Anodized Finish: NAAMM AMP 500.

1. Color Anodized Finish: AA-C22A42 or AA-C22A44; Class I

Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mil) thick.

2. Color: Dark Bronze – VA to confirm.

STILE AND RAIL DOORS

Stiles and Rails: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken.

1. Thickness: 45 mm (1-3/4 inch).

2. Stiles and Head Rails: 90 mm (3-1/2 inches) wide.

3. Bottom Rails: 250 mm (10 inches) wide.

Single-Acting Doors:

1. Bevel: 3 mm (1/8 inch) at lock, hinge, and meeting stile edges.

2. Clearances: 2 mm (1/16 inch) at hinge stiles, 3 mm (1/8 inch) at lock stiles and top rails, and 5 mm (3/16 inch) at floors and thresholds.

Glass Rebates: Integral with stiles and rails.

Glazing Beads: Extruded aluminum, 1.3 mm (0.050 inch) thick. Integral with stiles and rails or applied type, snap-fit secured.

Stile and Rail Joints: Welded or interlocking dovetail joints between stiles and rails.

1. Clamp door together through top and bottom rails with 9 mm

(3/8 inch) primed steel tie rod extending into stiles, and having self-locking nut and washer at both ends.

2. Reinforce stiles and rails to prevent door distortion when tie rods are tightened.

3. Provide compensating spring-type washer under each nut for stress relief.

4. Construct joints to remain rigid and tight when door is operated.

Weather-stripping: Removable, woven pile type (silicone-treated) weather-stripping attached to aluminum or vinyl holder.

1. Make slots for applying weather-stripping integral with doors and door frame stops.

2. Apply continuous weather-stripping to heads, jambs, bottom, and meeting stiles of doors and frames so doors swing freely and close positively.

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ACCESSORIES

Dielectric Tape: Plastic, non-absorptive, with pressure sensitive adhesive; 0.18 to 0.25 mm (7 to 10 mils) thick.

Barrier Coating: ASTM D1187/D1187M.

Welding Materials: AWS D1.2/D1.2M, type to suit application.

Fasteners:

1. Aluminum: ASTM F468, Alloy 2024.

2. Stainless Steel: ASTM F593, Alloy Groups 1, 2 and 3.

Anchors: Aluminum or stainless steel; type to suit application.

Galvanizing Repair Paint: MPI No. 18.

Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

1. Coordinate floor closer installation recessed into concrete slabs.

2. Coordinate anchor installation built into masonry and concrete.

Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

Apply dielectric tape or barrier coating to aluminum surfaces in contact with dissimilar metals and cementitious materials to minimum

0.7 mm (30 mils) dry film thickness.

INSTALLATION - GENERAL

Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

Install aluminum framed entrances and storefronts plumb and true, in alignment and to lines shown on drawings.

Anchor frames to adjoining construction at heads, jambs and sills.

Provide concealed aluminum clips to connect adjoining frame sections.

Touch up damaged factory finishes.

1. Repair galvanized surfaces with galvanized repair paint.

2. Repair painted surfaces with touch up primer.

Tolerances:

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1. Variation from Plumb, Level, Warp, and Bow: Maximum 3 mm in 3 meters

(1/8 inch in 10 feet).

2. Variation from Plane: Maximum3 mm in 3.65 meters (1/8 inch in

12 feet); 6 mm (1/4 inch) over total length.

3. Variation from Alignment: Maximum 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) in-line offset and maximum3 mm (1/8 inch) corner offset.

4. Variation from Square: Maximum 3 mm (1/8 inch) diagonal measurement differential.

PROTECTION, CLEANING AND REPAIRING

Clean exposed aluminum and glass surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

Protect aluminum-framed entrances and storefronts from construction operations.

Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

Repair damage.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section specifies glazed aluminum curtain wall system.

1. Thermally isolated, pressure equalized on interior.

2. Type: Stick system to include following:

a. Glass, Glass Spandrel Panels.

b. Integral reinforcing.

c. Closures, trim, subsills and flashings.

d. Fasteners, anchors, and related reinforcement.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Structural Steel: Section 05 12 00, STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING.

B. Firestopping between Curtain Wall and Structure: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

1. Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET

METAL.

C. Joint Sealants: Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

D. Metal Framed Skylights: Section 08 63 00, METAL-FRAMED SKYLIGHTS.

E. Glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Qualifications:

1. Approval by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is required of products or service of proposed manufacturer, suppliers and installers, and will be based upon submission by Contractor of certification that:

a. Manufacturers Qualifications: Manufacturer with five (5) years continuous documented experience in design, fabrication, and installation of glazed aluminum curtain wall systems of similar type and for projects of equivalent size.

b. Installer: Manufacturer approved in writing who has continuously installed glazed aluminum curtain walls systems of similar type and for projects of equivalent size for previous five (5) years.

c. Manufacturer is to provide technical field representation at project site, as a minimum, at start of project, during middle, towards end of project, and during field testing of field mockup panel.

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d. Manufacturers Professional Engineer Qualifications: A

Professional Engineer who is legally qualified to practice in state where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of glazed aluminum curtain walls that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

e. Testing Laboratory: Contractor is to retain AAMA accredited commercial testing laboratory to perform tests specified. Submit information regarding testing laboratory’s facilities and qualifications of technical personnel to perform testing specified in this section.

f. Product Options: Information on construction documents establishes requirements for aesthetic effects and performance characteristics of glazed aluminum curtain wall system.

Aesthetic effects are indicated by dimensions, arrangements, alignment, and profiles of components and assemblies as they relate to sightlines, one another, and adjoining construction.

Performance characteristics are indicated by criteria subject to verification by one (1) or more methods including preconstruction testing, field testing, or in-service performance.

1) Do not modify intended aesthetic effects. If modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory data for review.

g. Qualification of Welders:

1) Welding is to be performed by certified welders qualified in accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M, using procedures, materials, and equipment of the type required for this work.

B. Mockup:

1. Construct, at job site, full size typical wall unit which incorporates horizontal and vertical joints, framing, window units, panels, glazing, sealants, and other accessories as detailed and specified. Mock-up wall unit location, size and design are to be as indicated on construction documents. Orient mockup to be facing full sun when constructed.

2. Performance Test

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a. Conduct performance test of mockup after approval of visual aspects has been obtained. Testing is to be performed on mockup according to requirements in “Field Quality Control”

Article.

b. Refer to Performance Requirements and Field Quality Control

Articles, this section, for testing requirements.

3. Approved Mock-up

a. After completion and approval of performance test results of job site mockup, as directed by COR, approved mock-up panel is to be used as minimum standard of comparison for entire curtain wall system.

C. Pre-Installation Conference

1. Prior to starting installation of glazed curtain wall system schedule conference with COR to demonstrate the following:

a. Clear understanding of construction documents.

b. Onsite inspection and acceptance of structural and pertinent structural details relating to curtain wall system.

c. Coordination of work of various trades involved. Conference is to be attended by Contractor; personnel directly responsible for installation of curtain wall system, flashing and sheet metal work, firestopping system and curtain wall manufacturer and their technical field representatives. Conflicts are to be resolved and confirmed in writing.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Product Data:

1. Manufacturer’s standard details and fabrication methods.

2. Data on finishing, components, and accessories.

3. Instructions: Submit descriptive literature, detail specifications, performance test data and instructions for installation, and adjustments.

4. Recommendations for maintenance and cleaning of exterior surfaces.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Show elevations of glazed curtain wall system at 1:48 (1/4 inch) scale, metal gages, details of construction, methods of anchorage, flashing and coping details, glazing details, firestopping

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assemblies at edge of slabs and details of installation. Show interfaces and relationships to work of other trades and continuity with adjacent thermal, weather, air and vapor barriers.

2. Submit for curtain wall system, accessories, and mock-up. Tentative approval of drawings is to be received before fabrication of mock-up. Final approval of drawings is to be deferred pending approval of mock-up and accessories.

3. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

a. Submit cleaning and maintenance instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Submit pairs of samples of each specified color and finish on

305 mm (12-inch) long section by width of each tubular, or extruded shape section or 305 mm by 305 mm (12-inch by 12-inch) wide sections of sheet shapes.

2. Submit corner section of framing members showing fasteners, panels, glazing methods, glazing materials, and weather-stripping. Submit one (1) sample minimum 305 mm by 305 mm (12 inches by 12 inches).

In lieu of submitting separate samples for corner section, intermediate section, and panel, one (1) composite sample incorporating all components and features listed may be submitted.

3. Where normal color variations are anticipated, include two (2) or more units of each sample indicating extreme limits of color variations.

E. Glass:

1. Specified in Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

F. Quality Assurance Submittals:

1. Design Data:

a. Submit structural and thermal calculations for complete wall assembly. Structural calculations and design shop drawings signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE).

2. Factory Test Reports:

a. Test Reports: Submit certified test reports, for each of following listed tests, from a qualified independent testing laboratory showing that glazed aluminum curtain wall system assembly has been tested in accordance with specified test procedures and complies with performance characteristics as indicated by manufacturer’s testing procedures. Submit factory

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tests required except that where a curtain wall system or component of similar type, size, and design as specified for this project has been previously tested within last year, under conditions specified herein, resulting test reports may be submitted in lieu of listed testing. Submit appropriate testing reports for specific tests indicated below:

1) Deflection and structural tests.

2) Water penetration tests.

3) Air infiltration tests.

4) Delamination tests.

5) Thermal conductance tests.

G. Manufacturer's Certificates:

1. Submit Certificates of Compliance, with specification requirements, for the following:

a. Metal extrusions.

b. Metal accessories.

c. Statement(s) that aluminum has been given specified thickness of anodizing or organic coating finish.

d. Statement(s) indicating manufacturers and installers conform with qualifications as specified.

e. Submit list (minimum of five (5)) of equivalent project size installations for both manufacturer and installer.

H. Manufacturer’s Field Reports:

1. Submit field reports of manufacturer’s field representative observations of curtain wall installation indicating observations made during inspection at beginning of project, during middle of installation and at conclusion of project.

I. Welders: Submit welders qualifications as specified.

J. Testing Laboratory: Submit Testing Laboratory qualifications.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Refer to AAMA CW 10 for care and handling of architectural aluminum from shop to site.

B. Prior to packaging for shipment from factory, mark wall components to correspond with shop and erection drawings and their placement location and erection sequence.

C. Prior to shipment from factory, place knocked-down lineal curtain wall members in cardboard containers and cover finished surfaces of members

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with protective covering of adhesive paper, waterproof tape, or strippable plastic. Do not cover metal surfaces that will be in contact with sealants after installation.

D. Inspect materials delivered to site for damage; unload and store with ventilation, free from heavy dust, not subject to combustion products or sources of water, and to permit easy access for inspection and handling. Sealing and caulking compounds, including handling, is to be in accordance with requirements of Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Field Measurements: Where glazed aluminum curtain wall systems are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying Work.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

501.8-14 ...............Test Method for Determination of Resistance of

Human Impact of Window Systems Intended for Use in Psychiatric Applications

MCWM-1-89 ..............Metal Curtain Wall Manual

CW 10-12 ...............Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site

CW 11-85 ...............Design Windloads for Buildings and Boundary

Layer Wind Tunnel Testing

CW 13-85 ...............Structural Sealant Glazing Systems (A Design

Guide)

TIR A11-04 .............Maximum Allowable Deflection of Framing Systems for Building Cladding Components of Design Wind

Loads

501-05 .................Methods of Test for Exterior Walls

503-08 .................Field Testing of Metal Storefronts, Curtain walls and Sloped Glazing Systems

2605-13 ................High Performance Organic Coatings on

Architectural Extrusions and Panels

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C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

ASCE 7-10 ..............Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other

Structures

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A36/A36M-12 ............Structural Steel

A123/A123M-13 ..........Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

A193/A193M-14a .........Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting

Materials for High Temperature Service

A307-14 ................Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI

Tensile Strength

B209-14 ................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate

B209M-14 ...............Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate

(Metric)

B211-12 ................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Bar, Rod, Wire

B211M-12 ...............Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Bar, Rod, Wire

(Metric)

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

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

B316/B316M-10 ..........Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Rivet and Cold-

Heading, Wire, and Rods

C578-14a ...............Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C612-14 ................Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal

Insulation

C920-14a ...............Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C794-10 ................Standard Test Method for Adhesion-In-Peel of

Elastomeric Joint Sealants.

C1193-13 ...............Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

C1363-11 ...............Thermal Performance of Building Materials and

Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box

Apparatus

C1521-13 ...............Practice for Evaluating Adhesion of Installed

Weatherproofing

D1037-12 ...............Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fibers and Particle Panel Materials

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E84-14 .................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

E330/E330M-14 ..........Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air

Pressure Difference

E331-00(R2009) .........Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain

Walls, and Doors By Uniform Static Air Pressure

Difference

E413-10 ................Classification for Rating Sound Insulation

E783-02(R2010) .........Test Method for Field Measurement of Air

Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and

Doors

E1105-00(R2008) ........Field Determination of Water Penetration of

Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and

Doors By Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure

Differences

E. American Welding Society, Inc. (AWS):

D1.2/D.1.2M-06(R2014) ..Structural Welding Code-Aluminum

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

MIL-C-18480 ............(Rev.