5-Specifications and Requirements - Tennis and Basketball PNC2132726Q1.docx

Specifications and Requirements Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing

Scope of Work: Work includes providing all materials, equipment, labor, installation, permits, and incidentals required to resurface and recolor four tennis courts and two basketball courts. All work shall be performed according to standard practices and American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) and United States Tennis Association (USTA) guidelines.

The work includes color coating surface removal, patching and/or filling of all cracks, flooding the surface with water to correct any area holding water per ASBA and USTA guidelines, ensuring a smooth playing surface. Work also includes the removal and replacement of existing tennis court nets and posts, application of acrylic court re-surfacer, application of new color coating surface, and painting lines in accordance with tennis and basketball court standards.

1. Quality Assurance

1.1 Contractor Qualifications

The work shall be performed by a firm regularly engaged in this type of work, with an established reputation in the surfacing of athletic courts as evidenced by a minimum of three references. References should contain owner, location, number of courts, and year surfaced, where bidder performed as the prime contractor. References shall be provided within three business days of request by County.

1.2 Surfacing Materials

All materials used shall be from a manufacturer regularly engaged in supplying court surfacing products which meet the product specifications herein.

The Contractor, thru the manufacturer, will provide written information to the owner that all products used for the surfacing are 100% acrylic latex systems (no vinyl or vinyl combination systems) and are free of asbestos fillers. This specification requires the provision of a complete surfacing system of specially formulated materials, each compatible with the other, to produce a high-quality all-weather surface.

Under no circumstances will a surfacing system comprised of several products produced or manufactured from different sources be considered.

2. Submittals

2.1 Product Data

Submit manufacturer’s latest published data for approval with color choices, within three business days of request by County.

3. Product Delivery Storage and Handling

3.1 Deliver materials to the job site properly labeled with manufacturer’s identification and batch code numbers.

3.2 All surfacing materials shall be non-flammable.

3.3 No materials shall be stored on site during the duration of the project.

4. Job Conditions

4.1 No installation of the surfacing materials or asphaltic base courses is to be conducted during rainfall or when rainfall is imminent.

4.2 Secure courts after each application of surfacing material.

5. Warranty

5.1 Provide manufacturer’s warranty against defects in the materials and workmanship for a minimum period of one year from date of completion.

6. Products and Materials

6.1 Standard of comparison materials and methods specified are those of California Products Corporation, or an approved equal product.

6.2 Patching Mix (Elite Patch Binder or approved equal); use in patching cracks, holes, depressions, “birdbaths” and other surface imperfections.

6.3 Acrylic Patch Crack Filler (Elite Acrylic Patch Crack Filler or approved equal); use in filling cracks

6.4 Acrylic Resurfacer (Elite Acrylic Resurfacer or approved equal); mix with approved silica sand and apply as a filler coat on new or existing asphalt surfaces and for pre-coating rough areas.

6.5 Acrylic Color Playing Surface (Elite Color Concentrate or approved equal); mix with approved silica sand and apply over acrylic resurfacer or textured acrylic color.

6.6 Textured Line Paint (Elite Textured Line Paint or approved equal); use as line or graphic marking on play surface.

7. Water

7.1 Water used for project shall be fresh and potable.

8. Execution

8.1 Weather Limitations

Do not install when rain is imminent or extremely high humidity prevents drying.

Do not install if the surface is wet or damp.

Do not apply unless surface and air temperatures are 50°F and rising.

Do not apply if surface temperature is more than 140°F.

8.2 Surface Preparation

Remove posts and nets as applicable. Patch post holes as necessary to conform to a level playing surface. Replace 8 tennis court poles as applicable. Replace 4 tennis court nets and all parts needed.

8.3 Surface areas with embedded dirt, or algae growth shall be pressure washed. Entire surface washing may be required. Surfaces shall be power washed using a deck power washing unit or Hydo-Jet-Blaster; wand washing will not be accepted. Surface, fencing, and athletic equipment shall be thoroughly rinsed following surface washing.

8.4 Cracks with vegetation shall be treated with herbicide. Cut out and patch root intrusions, as applicable. Ensure repairs conform to a level playing surface. Cracks shall be routed with a mechanical crack router. All loose material and old or foreign crack filler shall be completely removed.

8.5 Surface shall be flooded with water and any depressions holding enough water to cover a nickel shall be marked and corrected.

8.6 Apply acrylic patch binder mix to depressions and strike off with a straight edge. Before the product begins to dry, feather the edges using a trowel, putty knife, or similar method.

8.7 Repeat testing and acrylic patch binder applications as needed to eliminate or reduce depressions to within tolerance.

8.8 Sand and pre-coat as needed to ensure repairs are not visible following acrylic surface applications.

8.9 Strictly follow all manufacturer’s mixture guidelines, weather limitations, and installation instructions.

9. Acrylic Color Playing Surface

9.1 Complete a thorough inspection, remove any bumps or ridges in resurfacer coats, and clean surface of all loose dirt, leaves, or other debris.

9.2 If the surface is to receive multiple colors, apply chalk lines to distinguish the court area from the perimeter area. Follow ASBA and USTA guidelines for court dimensions.

9.3 Colors and their placement shall be determined by the owner, and shall be verified by the owner prior to color applications.

9.4 Textured acrylic color surface shall be applied in two applications with a rubber squeegee. No application should be made until the previous application is thoroughly dry.

9.5 Strictly follow manufactures guidelines, weather limitations, and installation instructions.

10. Line Painting

10.1 Lines shall be carefully laid out in accordance with ASBA and USTA guidelines.

10.2 Masking tape shall be applied and rolled to result in a two inch (2”) wide width unless otherwise stated.

10.3 Masked lines shall be primed with acrylic line primer to seal the void between the textured surface and masking tape edge.

10.4 One coat of textured white line paint shall be applied by brush or roller. NO SPRAY APPLICATIONS PERMITTED.

11. Protection

11.1 Erect temporary barriers to protect coatings during drying and curing.

11.2 Lock gates to prevent use by public until acceptance by the owner.

12. Clean up

12.1 Sites shall be cleared of all construction debris and all waste shall be properly disposed of offsite in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

12.2 Remove all barriers and locks.

13. Dimensions of Courts

13.1 Tennis 220 ft by 125 ft

Basketball 130 ft by 105 ft

14. Delivery and Time for Completion

14.1 Completion of services shall be within 60 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP will be issued after permit issuance.

14.2 Work may be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except County holidays. Work performed at other times shall be by special arrangement only and must be approved and coordinated with the Project Manager, Jesse Thomas at jesthomas@broward.org.

14.3 Project Location:

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