36C25819B0025-0002005.pdf

Attachment A:

Salient Specification

Salient Specifications – Attachment A

Cancer Center Directionals, 3-Form and Signage

VALLHCS – Loma Linda, California 605-16-3-6575-0421

1. Introduction

Various directional signage formats have been schematically designed by the VA Interior Designer with the intent to correct, enhance and provide a visual wayfinding tool which require formal graphic design services, custom construction details, fabrication and installation.

2. General Salient Specification

The following salient specifications best describes the various types of directional, ancillary frames and the customized signage system needed to complete the facility upgrade.

The overriding goals are three fold:

a. Provide accurate visual instructions for wayfinding within the Cancer Center.

b. Design a system, which provides total flexibility supporting the established building zone and room numbering system. Directionals must be able to be totally repositionable without the need for new inserts.

c. Provide a means for visual cues, landmarks that enhance wayfinding with images.

The VA Construction Facility Management Signage Design Guide shall be followed for all fonts, formatting and mounting details. The design of the system shall be custom to Loma Linda specifically and shall not be a stocked or commonly supplied established sign system.

It is the responsibility of the awarded vendor to prepare all details for presentation to the VA for all approvals via a signage schedule. A recommended schedule layout is provided in Attachment B.

All design ideas; concepts and finalized plans shall be detailed with specific construction detail notes, in color, for approval of the VA.

Initial fabrication shall be one directional to be a prototype to assure all elements function as designed prior to mass order production.

3. Warranty Requirements

This attachment shows specs for signage, and lockers and roller shades

All supplied signage, displays and accessories including workmanship and installation shall be warranted for one (1) year.

4. Finish Specifications

a. Primary material shall be a non-glare acrylic.

b. Secondary material shall be 3-Form – Mix Light Natural Parallel.

c. Acrylic shall be back painted, 2nd surface.

d. 3-Form shall be back painted, 2nd surface.

e. Attachment of changeable elements shall be magnetically attached.

f. A CNC router, computer controlled cutting machine will be required to provide precision and ornate cad designed elements.

g. Custom printed vinyl, 2nd surface applied.

h. Each floor to have an individual 2nd surface wayfinding associate unique paint color besides the standard flexible strip Dunn Edwards Tapering Light 2nd surface magnetic elements. Specific colors TBD.

i. Text shall be in a dark grey providing high contrast to the Dunn Edwards Tapering Light color.

5. Directional/Signage Types

Room Number Identification Signs: See diagram below

Primary Decision Intersection Directionals:

The font and line spacing requirements shall conform to the flexible custom 20’x 2” strip system for Loma Linda, which applies the VA Guide rules.

Minimal 20”w x 2”h magnetic applied strips to be included in bid. Strips may be combined and mounted on a single magnetic plate per location requirements. Stripes shall supplement the prime directionals. Strips shall not include the zone icons, only destination text. Arrow only stacked strips shall provide direction.

Magnetic plate shall be undercut to create a slight reveal when strips are applied. No finished frame.

Lobby Identification Signs:

All signs in the main front lobby shall be made from 3-Form –TBD and vinyl matching to existing paint, a yellow cream color. Text to be printed in dark grey.

Signs shall be mounted using hardware such as 1” x ½”dia locking stand-offs, top and bottom brushed aluminum channels and overhead architectural elemental cable system from ceiling, holding overhead panel securely with “U” shaped brackets. 3-Form provides ancillary hardware supporting acrylic substrate material.

Back substrate shall be the TBD with vinyl to run thru the middle of the panel from side edge to side edge. 3-Form to be exposed both top and bottom. Text shall be determined with the development of the signage schedule. Text shall be printed as an integral part of the 1st surface applied printed vinyl.

1 @ “Receptionist” overhead hanging sign: Approx. 48” w x 12” h 1 @ “Check –in Kiosk” overhead hanging sign: Approx. 48” w x 12”H 1 @ “Elevators with arrow” overhead hanging sign: Approx. 48” w. x 12” h

3 Form Panels with Standoffs

4 @ ½” thick panels “Varia Ecoresin. Waterstroke 48” x 96” installed with 2” standoffs.

LK1 Lockers, Metal

Salient Characteristics: To include minimum of the following specifications:

a. Variety of openings ranging from box to full height lockers (1 Tier, 2 Tier, 3 Tier, 4 Tier, 5 Tier and box openings)

b. Available in 12 – 18” depth and 12” wide

c. Hooks to be zinc plated forged steel, ball ends.

d. Ventilated doors

e. Multiple lock options including personal padlock hasps, integrated key or integrated combination lock

f. Individual locker identification (numbers, letters, or combination)

g. 16 gauge steel minimum construction

h. Leveling Glides that provide 1" adjustment range Options:

a. Interior shelf option for full height opening

b. Variety of powder coated finish colors

c. Factory assembled option

d. ADA Compliant lockers (recessed handles with multi- point latch) option

e. Additional accessories such as base enclosures, sloped top

f. Filer panel offered as needed LK2 Lockers, HPL

Salient Characteristics: To include minimum of the following specifications:

a. Variety of openings ranging from box to full height lockers (1 Tier, 2 Tier, 3 Tier, 4 Tier, 5 Tier, 2 door “Z” and box openings)

b. Available in 12 – 18” depth and 12” wide

c. Hooks to be zinc plated forged steel, ball ends.

d. Leveling Glides that provide 1" adjustment range

e. Multiple lock options including personal padlock hasps, integrated key or integrated combination lock

f. Individual locker identification (numbers, letters, or combination)

g. ¾” 45 lb. density particle board with HPL Options:

a. Interior shelf option for full height opening

b. Variety of laminate finish colors

c. Factory assembled option

d. ADA Compliant lockers (recessed handles with multi- point latch) option

e. Additional accessories such as base enclosures, sloped top

f. Filer panel offered as needed

Product Specifications

Motorized Roller Window Shades Cancer Center

VHALLMC – Loma Linda, California

Specifier Note: Custom layouts are to be designed to meet project requirements as per the architectural drawings (floor plans, elevations and reflected ceiling plans) attached in the solicitation.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DATA

A. Basis of Design Draper, Inc.

120V AC RTS Motorized Flex Shade Sheer weave 2500 1% Open, P13 Oyster/Beige

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Motorized, roll-up fabric interior window shades including motor operator, controls, and mounting hardware.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

B. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.

C. Section 09 21 16 - Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies.

D. Section 09 51 23 - Acoustical Tile Ceilings.

E. Section 11 52 13 - Projection Screens.

F. Section 11 52 16 - Projectors.

G. Division 16 - Electrical: Electrical supply, conduit, and wiring for motorized window shades.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

B. NFPA 701-99 - Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films.

C. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Children & Schools.

D. US Green Building Council.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 33 26 - Source Quality Control Reporting:

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product specified, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Installation and maintenance instructions.

3. Styles, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components, profiles, features, finishes and operating instructions.

4. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

5. Mounting details and installation methods.

6. Typical wiring diagrams including integration of motor controllers with building management system, audiovisual and lighting control systems as applicable.

C. Shop Drawings: Plans, elevations, sections, product details, installation details, operational clearances, wiring diagrams and relationship to adjacent work.

D. Window Treatment Schedule: For all roller shades. Use same room designations as indicated on the Drawings, field verified window dimensions, quantities, type of shade, controls, fabric, and color, and include opening sizes and key to typical mounting details.

E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of shade components, unassembled, demonstrating compliance with specified requirements.

Shade fabric sample and aluminum finish sample as selected, representing actual product, color, and patterns. Mark face of material to indicate interior faces.

F. Maintenance Data: Methods for maintaining roller shades, precautions regarding cleaning materials and methods, instructions for operating hardware and controls.

G. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Obtain roller shades through one source from a single manufacturer with a minimum of twenty years’ experience in manufacturing products comparable to those specified in this section.

B. NFPA Flame-Test: Passes NFPA 701. Materials tested shall be identical to products proposed for use.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with labels intact.

B. Label containers and shades according to Window Shade Schedule.

C. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify sizes of roller shade units before fabrication. Indicate verified measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication and delivery with VA Interior Design to ensure no delay in progress of the Work.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Hardware and Shade Fabric: Draper's standard twenty-five year limited warranty.

B. Motors and Controls: Draper's standard five year limited warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADES

A. Type: Motorized vertical roll-up, fabric, window shade with motors, controls, mounting brackets, and other components necessary for complete installation; Motorized Flex Shade as manufactured by Draper, Inc.

1. Endcaps and fascia.

B. Shade Motor and Control System

1. Standard Motor: 110 VAC, single phase, 60 HZ, instantly reversible, lifetime lubricated, and equipped with internal thermal overload protector, electric brake, and pre-set accessible limit switches. Tubular motor concealed inside each shade roller tube.

a. Individual Control:

1) Wall Switch - Toggle three position wall switches.

C. Roller: Fabricated from extruded aluminum or steel. Diameter, wall thickness, and material selected by manufacturer to accommodate shade size. Provide with roller idler assembly of molded nylon and zinc-plated steel pin. Sliding pin to allow easy installation and removal of roller. Fabric connected to the roller tube with LSE (low surface energy) double sided adhesive specifically developed to attach coated textiles to metal. Adhesive attachment to eliminate horizontal impressions in fabric.

D. Endcaps: Stamped steel with universal design suitable for mounting to ceiling, wall, and jamb. Provide size compatible with roller size.

E. Endcap covers to match fascia/headbox finish.

F. Brackets: 1/8 inch thick stamped steel, black powder coat, idler height adjuster, field adjustable to wall or ceiling mount.

1. Mounted to wall.

G. Coupling system: Couplings to join motorized shade rollers to allow operation by single motor. Flex Shade Coupling System as manufactured by Draper, Inc. Provide endcaps to receive couplers and support multiple shades.

H. Shade slat:

1. 1-5/8 inch (41 mm) hem bar encased in heat-seamed hem.

I. Fascia: L shaped aluminum extrusion to conceal shade roller and hardware.

1. Attachment: Snaps onto end caps without requiring exposed fasteners of any kind.

Fascia can be mounted continuously across two or more shade bands.

a. Shape: Square Fascia Panel.

2. Finish: Clear anodized.

2.2 FABRIC

A. Light-Filtering Fabrics

1. Sheer Weave Series SW2500 by Phifer: VOC Emissions: GREENGUARD Children & Schools -certified as a low emitting fabric. Manufacturer to supply GREENGUARD Children & Schools certificate. 500 denier fiberglass, vinyl coated and woven into a 2 x 2 basket weave. Fire rating: NFPA 701. Bacterial and Fungal Resistance: ÅSTM G 21 and ÅSTM G 22. Series SW2500, 1 percent open, .024 inches thick.

B. Color and pattern: See above under 1.1 PROJECT DATA.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate requirements for power supply conduit, and wiring required for window shade motors and controls.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install roller shades level, plumb, square, and true. Allow proper clearances for window operation hardware.

C. Install the following items to conceal roller and operating mechanism. Do not use exposed fasteners.

1. Fascia’s.

2. Endcaps.

3.4 TESTING AND DEMONSTRATION

A. Test motorized window shades to verify that controls, limit switches, interface to other building systems, and other operating components are functional. Correct deficiencies.

B. Demonstrate operation of shades to Owner's designated representatives.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

3.6 SCHEDULES

A. Refer to Drawings for shade types and locations.

END OF SECTION