IFalls LPOE Substitution Request Log 250821.pdf

Substitution Request Log Project: IFalls LPOE Project 8/21/2025

RFI# Substitution Request Submitted Response Closed Status

I would like to propose the following additions to the specifications in section 03 15 00 Concrete Accessories, part 2.4 Curing and Sealing Materials:

Part B. Evaporation Retarder: X-Tender by Tenon

Part E. Clear Waterborne, Membrane Curing, ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, 2.: Cure and Harden by Tenon

Part F. Clear, non-yellow, Waterborne, Membrane Cure & Seeal, ASTM C 1315, Type 1, Class A, 2: Cure and Seal WB 1315 by Tenon

The X-Tender, Cure and Harden & Cure and Seal WB 1315 are all part of our extensive line of Tenon brand Concrete Accessory products that are manufactured here in Minnesota.

I think you will find our products to be equal or better than the products you have specified in both quality and price.

I have attached the substitution form along with data sheets, SDS sheets and Lab Certification on each of the products listed.

7/15/25 These products are acceptable (S. Cotton, HGA) 7/31/25 Closed

We respectfully submit for your consideration a request to approve products as an accepted substitute on International Falls Land Port of Entry (22-564785); please find substitution request form attached.

With over 30 years of experience, Scranton Products is the industry leader in plastic (HDPE) bathroom partitions and lockers. Constructed from premium, American-made solid plastic, our products resist dents, scratches, corrosion, graffiti and mildew. More information regarding the benefits of our products as well as technical data sheets and MSDS forms for the appropriate product(s), confirming performance as specified, can be reviewed via the links below:

[product brochures attached to original email]

7/16/25 No HDPE bathroom partitions or lockers are specified.

Substitution is not approved. (M. Springer, SK) 7/31/25 Closed

Johns Manville (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been a building products solution provider for 164 years and we take pride in the systems and products that we offer to the market. Our pursuit of new solutions has led to many innovations, and we now offer the industry’s most complete portfolio of commercial insulation solutions available from one manufacturer.

Mineral Wool Blankets Johns Manville Mineral Wool batts are made of inorganic fibers derived from basalt, a volcanic rock and are enhanced with glass fibers. Our advanced manufacturing technology ensures consistent product quality, with high-fiber density and low shot content for excellent performance. JM acquired Industrial Insulation Group (IIG) in 2012. It is now operated as Johns Manville.

Proposed product: JM CladStone 45 Water & Fire Block Insulation

Johns Manville Specifier Services Our team is available to consult on materials and standards for every type of insulation application. Please consider adding Johns Manville to your firm master specifications for the insulation types indicated above to achieve the most competitive options for your owners.

7/28/25 JM CladStone 45 Water & Fire Block Insulation is an acceptable equal for INSUL WOOL-1. Substitution is approved. (M. Springer, SK)

7/31/25 Closed

I would like to request that Crossfix be included in the above-mentioned project. EJOT Crossfix is a 103-year-old manufacturer of exterior cladding systems that provides the best thermal performance in the industry. Solving Key Industry Challenges:

Thermal Performance Improvement – Crossfix significantly reduces thermal bridging compared to aluminum, enhancing the facade’s energy efficiency.

Installation Efficiency – The modular system streamlines the installation process, reducing labor costs and project timelines.

Corrosion Resistance – Stainless steel ensures long-term reliability, even in harsh environmental conditions.

EJOT Crossfix offers engineering services for the attachment grid layout and the panel layout. [product brochures attached to original email]

7/29/25

This product may be acceptable with confirmation of the following items: compatibility with insulation depth of 6" in two 3" layers (joints off-set) without additional impaling pins required, compliance with Buy America Act. (M. Springer, SK)

7/31/25 Closed

Attached please find this Substitution Request for AAG- Advanced Architectural Grilleworks. AAG is a Woman Owned Small Business (SBA Certified) and fabricates grilles to spec in New York. Linear Bar Grilles are one of our specialties. The Linear Bar Grilles for International Falls Land Port of Entry will no doubt have lots of foot traffic...

durability and purpose-built grilles are our specialty. [product information included with original email)

7/29/25 No exception taken (B. Fuller, HGA) 7/31/25 Closed

Request substitution for the following products:

3.6 EXTERIOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATING SCHEDULE

A. Exposed Ferrous Steel Substrates: fluoropolymer coating, 15 year warranty.

Submit the following Diamond Vogel system for the specified substrate. The number of coats are the same as specified.

B. Exposed Galvanized-Steel Substrates:

Submit the following Diamond Vogel system for the specified substrate. The number of coats are the same as specified.

3.7 INTERIOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATING SCHEDULE

A. Exposed Ferrous and Galvanized Steel Substrates: non-fluoropolymer, 3-year warranty.

Submit the following Diamond Vogel system for the specified substrate. The number of coats are the same as specified.

3.8 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATING SCHEDULE FOR INTUMESCENT FIREPROOFING

A. Primer and Finish Coats for Steel to Receive Interior Intumescent Fireproofing:

Submit the following Diamond Vogel system for the specified substrate. The number of coats are the same as specified.

Primer: Carboline Carbozinc 859 Carboline Carboguard 890 VOC

Primer: Carboline Carboguard 890 VOC Finish: Carboline Carbothane 134 HG

Primer: Carboline Carboguard 890 VOC Finish: Carboline Carbocrylic 3359 DTMC Carboline Carbocrylic 3359 DTMC

Carboline Firefilm III

Finish: Carboline Carbocrylic 3359 DTMC Finish: Carboline Carbothane 134 HG Finish: Carboline Carboxane 950 VOC

Carboline Carbothane 134 HG Finish: Carboline Carboxane 950 VOC

Primer: Carboline Carbocaoat 150 Universal

7/31/25 The listed products are acceptable (M. Springer, SK) 7/31/25 Closed

I was looking at the International Falls Land Port of Entry project regarding hand dryers and found that the Dyson Airblade is listed as basis of design. We are requesting that the World Dryer VERDEdri be added as an equal for this project. [product details included in original email]

7/31/25 The proposed substitution does not meet visual characteristics of basis of design product and is not accepted. (M. Springer, SK)

8/4/25 Closed

Substitution Requests submitted for the following door hardware (additional information included in original email)

Rockwood Accessories & Plates Corbin Russwin Access 3 Cylinders & Keying Corbin Russwin ED4000/ED5000 Exit Devices Corbin Russwin ML2000 Mortise Locks Norton 6300 Series Operators Sargent KP Series Locksets Ceco Blast Resistant Opening Solutions Curries Forced Entry Resistant Opening Solutions Ceco Bullet Resistant Opening Solutions

8/5/25

Rockwood Accessories & Plates - APPROVED Corbin Russwin Access 3 Cylinders & Keying - NOT

APPROVED

Corbin Russwin ED4000/ED5000 Exit Devices - NOT

APPROVED

Corbin Russwin ML2000 Mortise Locks - NOT APPROVED Norton 6300 Series Operators - APPROVED Sargent KP Series Locksets - APPROVED Ceco Blast Resistant Opening Solutions - APPROVED Curries Forced Entry Resistant Opening Solutions -

APPROVED

Ceco Bullet Resistant Opening Solutions- APPROVED Contractor to ensure all proposed substitutions meet performance ratings required per spec. (M. Springer, SK)

8/6/25 Closed

9 I would like to request a substitution for the Vaproshield Revealshield SA (self-Adhered) air barrier Vapor permeable UV stable membrane. (additional information included in original email) 8/14/25

This product is not an acceptable product for most use cases on the project because it is vapor open with limited UV stability. We would consider this product as a substitution for <WEATHER-5> provided it is compatible with the adjacent products.

8/20/25 Closed