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Construction Specifications for Big QA Lab U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Task Force VIPR

LEASE NO. DACW175250000100

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS for Big 3 Quality Assurance Laboratory

A. General Guidance

1. The Lessor hereby agrees to provide labor and materials to accomplish the following alterations. P.O.C

Jerome Morgan, phone #:904-318-4121, email: jerome.g.morgan@usace.army.mil. IMPORTANT:

NOTHING IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL PROHIBIT THE SUBSTITUTION, WITH

PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COE, OF AN EQUIVALENT PRODUCT, SERVICE OR FINISH.

2. The Lessor will be responsible to provide all utility meters, fire extinguishers, exit signs, sprinker system, and safety devices required by applicable code(s) and or law(s).

3. Relocate/modify HVAC ducts, diffusers/registers, and thermostat to accommodate new layout.

Thermostat should be located in the rear area.

4. Provide and install dropped ceiling grid and tiles at no cost to the Government.

5. The Lessor will be responsible for post-construction clean-up and touch-up paint as needed.

6. The Lessor will be responsible for permitting, constructing, operating, and maintaining the facility in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Any changes on the build out of this space should be addressed directly to the COE representative. Prior to award of a lease for space alterations, dimensioned, architectural drawings of the existing space (as-builts) shall be provided by the Lessor.

These drawings will show at a minimum, wall, door, window placement and finish schedules. After the award of the lease, the COE will develop the interior design and space layout. The Lessor will be responsible for the design development of the electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication layouts as per the final interior layout. The COE will have the opportunity to review the design intent drawings (DID) at least two times prior to final acceptance of the build-out layout; the layout reviews shall occur at a minimum of 35% and maximum of 95%. Final design shall be submitted for review and acceptance. Note: A reduction of these drawings to a 8 ½ x 11 format along with construction specifications shall become an exhibit of the lease and will serve as a basis to resolve any issues of variance which may arise.

7. Codes and Standards: The facility must comply with all Federal, State and local construction standards, building codes and applicable laws. Any variance from these guidelines must have prior approval by the authority having jurisdiction. Where conflicts between standards arise, the build-out of the must comply with the most stringent requirements.

8. Only Energy Star labeled components and natural resource conserving/recyclable products shall be installed.

9.. Lessor shall provide a Design and a Construction Schedule to the COE for review and approval.

B. Mechanical

1. Utilities: Utility and mechanical service facilities, if located within the leased space, shall be enclosed.

Exposed ducts, piping and/or conduit runs are not permitted outside the utility rooms. This enclosed room may NOT, under any circumstances, be co-used for other purposes.

2. General: The Lessor shall be responsible for meeting the applicable code requirements, including but not limited to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and local codes and ordinances.

3. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

a. The HVAC system design shall conform to applicable temperature standards and operating practices.

If existing, the present HVAC system shall be balanced to accommodate the floor plan and operational needs of each military service. If not otherwise stipulated, the HVAC equipment shall

Page | 2 be capable of maintaining a minimum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the heating season and a maximum of 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the cooling season regardless of outside temperature. Areas that may be affected by solar radiation, either excessive heat gain/loss, shall be accounted for by the Lessor within the design of the HVAC system. Note: every effort shall be made to design, within the constraints of the existing HVAC system, individual temperature controlled thermostats to each military office. The contractor will coordinate with the COE on the determination of acceptable thermostat(s). A digital, 7-day programmable, code-protected thermostat is preferred.

b. Ventilation to the leased space shall be provided in the most energy efficient and cost-effective manner. It will meet or exceed all applicable building code standards for air-exchange rates and distribution.

c. Ductwork:

• New ductwork – Galvanized metal ductwork with outside insulation in compliance with Sheet

Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) is preferred for new ductwork; however other types of ductwork can be considered.

• Any ductwork to be reused and/or to remain in place shall be cleaned, tested, and demonstrated to be clean in accordance with the standards set forth by NADCA. All cleaning shall be performed using cleaning products approved by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this specific purpose.

• The cleaning, testing, and demonstration of new and reused ductwork shall occur immediately prior to Government occupancy to avoid contamination from construction dust and other airborne particulates.

d. During working hours in periods of heating and cooling, ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the latest edition of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

e. Air filtration shall be provided and maintained with filters having a minimum efficiency rating as determined by the latest edition of ASHRAE Standard 52.2, Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Pre-filters shall have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) efficiency of 8. Final filters shall have a MERV efficiency of 13.

f. Restrooms shall be properly exhausted, with a minimum of 10 air changes per hour.

g. A dedicated Air Conditioning unit shall be installed in the IT server room; the unit shall be in service 24/7. The unit shall be capable of maintaining a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but not exceeding a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in order to avoid overheating of the IT equipment.

h. Test and Balancing (TAB) of the HVAC system shall be performed in the space prior to turnover to ensure adequate functioning of the system. The final report shall be provided for COE information prior to final acceptance of the space.

i. Air Quality test must be completed prior to occupancy of the space; results shall be shared with the COE prior to space acceptance.

C. Plumbing General: The Lessor shall be responsible for meeting the applicable code requirements, including but not limited to the International Plumbing Code, the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and local codes and ordinances.

1. Potable water shall be provided to the leased space. The Lessor shall verify the existing water supply meets all potable water standards. If deficient, the Lessor will be responsible for providing an acceptable, alternate water supply. The water heating system shall produce and maintain a hot water temperature of 105 degrees for restrooms and the janitorial mop service sink. If installed, natural gas water heater must be secured from public access.

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2. Provide connection to a backup potable water supply system; the backup water supply shall be connected to the space in a manner that provide immediate service to the facility in the event of a water outage.

2. Restrooms: At a minimum, two (2) restrooms shall be provided. Lessor will confirm number of restroom facilities required in accordance with the applicable codes based on the space occupancy.

Restrooms shall contain, at a minimum, the following plumbing fixtures and approximate square footage:

• Unisex: 60 sq. ft. 1 commercial water closet, 1 urinal, 1 sink, complementary partitions/urinal screens as required.

• Men's: 1 Toilet stall, 1 Urinal Stall, 1 sink

• Women's: 1 Toilet Stall, 1 Sink

Restroom Accessories: See para. G.5.

3. Drinking fountain-water cooler: On each floor of Government-occupied Space, the Lessor shall install a stainless-steel drinking fountain equal to Elkay LZ Series, LZSG8WSLK, filtered electric water cooler, with an attached EZH20 bottle filling station. within 200 feet of travel from any Government-occupied area on the floor. The water fountains shall incorporate filters to ensure the quality of the drinking water.

The fountains shall comply with Section F211 of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard. If a drinking fountain is unavailable on the floor of the Governments’ office an acceptable alternative will be determined by the Lessor and the COE. If approved by the COE, the Lessor shall install an electric water cooler. Location would be as specified on the floor plan.

4. Janitorial Closet: shall contain 1-floor mounted mop sink and service faucet with a hot and cold-water supply.

5. Additional Sinks: Provide and install additional sinks, as required (see minimum requirements for laboratory testing area), with hot and cold-water capabilityadditional sinks shall be installed at the break room and lactation room to accommodate the need of the specific space.

6. The space shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system in compliance with the applicable codes.

D. Electrical

General: The lessor shall be responsible for meeting the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and Standards of the National Electric Manufacture’s Association, Insulate Power Cable Engineers’ Association, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and local codes and ordinances. When codes conflict, the most stringent standard shall apply.

1. Distribution panels must be circuit breaker type with 10 percent expansion capability.

2. Provide connection to a backup power generator; the backup power generator shall be connected to the space in a manner that provides immediate service in the event of an outage; the generator must be capable to maintain the facility fully operational during the entire outage.

1. Electrical Distribution: Each electrical circuit shall be 20 amp rated or greater as defined by the

National Electrical Code (NEC). All outlets shall be Quadplex unless otherwise specified, spaced a maximum of 8-feet apart and shall be installed in offices, test rooms and foyers. Installation to be at industry standard height unless otherwise specified. Installation at desk top or counter top level (as required) will be as specifically referenced on the floor plans. As a minimum, all spaces shall include two (2) duplex outlets that allow for flexible use of the space, unless otherwise specified. Note: Each individual service’s storage room will have quadplex outlets spaced at 6-foot intervals with one as a dedicated outlet. Janitorial closet outlet, mounted 42” AFF; location as shown on floor plan.

Electrical faceplate for all outlets shall be: standard white.

a. IT Rooms will have quadplex outlets spaced per plan with one as a dedicated outlet with isolated ground.

b. Workstations shall include a minimum of two (2) duplex outlets per workstation, which shall be coordinated with the selected system furniture manufacturer.

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c. Each private office shall be provided with a minimum of two (2) duplex outlets located in different walls to ensure flexible usage of the space. Coordination with the furniture selected by COE is required.

d. Include sufficient power outlets to accommodate the requirements for appliances as specified under “Exhibit “X” Minimum Requirements”.

2. Interior Lighting: Light fixtures shall be capable of producing and maintaining a uniform lighting level of a minimum of 50 foot-candles of illumination at working surface height in all office spaces. All other non-working areas will have a minimum of 30 foot-candles of illumination at floor level.

• Energy Efficient LED: Lighting provided by the Lessor/contractor in all office areas, hallways, storage room and conference room will be prismatic lens, either 2x4 or 2x2 energy efficient, recessed LED light fixtures, and utilize cool white lamps with 4000k to 5000k color rendering index (CRI). In lavatories and rooms requiring smaller scaled fixtures, similar 2x2 energy efficient, recessed LED fixtures will be provided. Lighting is to be provided at no cost to the Government. Note: If existing light fixtures differ from those specified, the Lessor will consult with the COE on their acceptability

• Multi-Use/Conference Rooms must include dimmer lighting capability, in addition to the lighting required in the previous item of this section.

3. Exterior Lighting

• The Lessor will ensure building entrances and designated government parking areas use energy efficient lighting with a minimum illumination of 3 foot-candles/square foot at ground level.

• Rear Exit, if applicable: If not already present, an exterior security light shall be installed by the

Lessor. Light fixture should provide 10 foot candle illumination with a color rendering index of 3000k to 5000k, with ‘dusk-to-dawn’ light sensor and manual override.

4. Switches: Shall be standard, commercial grade.

5. Emergency Lighting: Shall be installed with extended, maintenance-free, sealed batteries on walls or ceilings to maintain illumination throughout the means of egress. A minimum of one emergency light per military service will be provided. The unit(s) will be hardwired to maintain an adequate charge on battery pack; be UL listed and shall be neutral in color.

6. Electronic Access Control System: Electrical work is required for a standalone Electronic Access Control System (EACS). The EACS shall be a standalone system that does not access or utilize the government IT network. The EACS shall include:

• Video Intercom System – A video intercom system will be installed at all primary and secondary entry points. The video intercom system must support independent contact with a minimum of (8) address/office points. The video intercom system must support a minimum of one (1) Master Desk Station and seven (7) independent desk stations.

• Entry Control System - Card Reader/Keypad entry units will be installed at all primary and secondary entry points. Card readers must be DoD Common Access Card (CAC) compatible. Electric door strikes will be used in all cases, unless site door style requirements (all glass doors/jamb) prevent installation; in which case an electro-magnetic door lock with at least 1200 lbs. of holding force may be installed. The entire entry control system will include a minimum backup power capability of 24 hours.

• Miscellaneous EACS requirements – Primary power, signage, egress/exit hardware, etc. will be installed in accordance with local building and safety codes.

E. Electrical, Telephone, Data for Systems Furniture:

• The Lessor shall provide separate data, telephone, and electric junction boxes for the base feed connections to Government provided modular or systems furniture, when such feeds are supplied via wall outlets or floor penetrations. When overhead feeds are used, junction boxes shall be installed for electrical connections and raceways shall be provided for data and telephone. Three category 6 cables shall be provided for each work station and two category 6 cables shall be provided for each output device such as printers, plotters and fax machine. The Lessor shall provide all electrical service wiring and connections to the furniture at designated junction points; final junction points shall be coordinated with the systems furniture selected by COE.

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• The Lessor shall be responsible for the cost of purchasing data and telecommunications cable. Said cable shall be installed and connected to systems furniture by the Lessor/contractor with the assistance and/or advice of the Government or computer vendor. The Lessor shall provide wall mounted data and telephone junction boxes, which shall include rings and pull strings to facilitate the installation of the data and telecommunications cable. Ceiling drops may be acceptable for modular work stations on a case-by-case basis. When cable consists of multiple runs, the Lessor shall provide ladder-type or other acceptable cable trays to prevent cable coming into contact with suspended ceilings or sprinkler piping. Cable trays shall form a loop around the perimeter of the Space such that they are within a 30-foot horizontal distance of any single drop. Said cable trays shall provide access to both telecommunications data closets and telephone closets. The Lessor shall furnish and install suitably sized junction boxes near the “feeding points” of the furniture panels. All “feeding points” shall be shown on Government approved design intent drawings. The Lessor shall temporarily cap off the wiring in the junction boxes until the furniture is installed. The Lessor shall make all connections in the power panel and shall keep the circuit breakers off.

The Lessor shall identify each circuit with the breaker number and shall identify the computer hardware to be connected to it. The Lessor shall identify each breaker at the panel and identify the devices that it serves.

E. Communications

1. Telephone Equipment: The telephone demarcation point provided by the Lessor must be secured from public access. If required, mitigation to secure the demarcation point shall be coordinated with the COE. The telephone system shall be capable of supplying the required phone service to the office and be so installed as to provide easy activation by COE’s provider(s). The Lessor shall coordinate with the COE’s representative on the number of required phone lines. Additionally, within storage room, the Lessor will install a 3/4”, wall mounted, fire-retardant treated plywood backboard, (known herein as the specific military service’s “communication” or “commo” board); the board to be 4’-0”W x 6’-0”H, 24- 36 inches above finished floor (AFF), painted with fire-resistant paint and finished to match, as close as possible, adjacent walls. The commo board will have 36 inch front clearance to facilitate access and have 2 shelves (12”x12”) mounted approximately 5’-0” AFF. A dedicated quadplex outlet (see para.

D.1.) and commo board shall be same wall installed with isolated copper grounding plate connected to a green #6 ground wire which will be attached either to the building ground or grounding rod in accordance with local standards. Note: An equivalent standard for isolated electrical ground installation is acceptable.

2. Telecommunications:

• Telecommunication and data outlets shall be installed adjacent to electrical outlets in all offices, and general work areas. Unless referenced differently, these outlet boxes shall be double-ganged;

with a standard white blank cover plate.

• Conduit: The Lessor shall install, 1” conduit with a minimum of two (2) pull strings, sufficient in size to handle office’s needs for telephone and high-speed internet access, as follows:

(a) From the communication providers established contact point outside of the leased space to a demarcation point within the leased space, and

(b) From each of the telecommunication outlet boxes to the IT Room or stubbed up above the ceiling to facilitate cable installation from the nearest raceway.

(c) The lessor shall ensure the wiring for computers and telephone are to include: CAT-6 wiring with RJ-45 jacks for data (computer/printer) and VoIP telephone lines. Coordinate with selected furniture.

• It is the Lessor’s responsibility to install all cabling and ancillary equipment necessary for all required TV, data and telecommunications equipment, including cable, wiring and wall jacks to respective office areas. It is the COE’s responsibility to procure service.

• Note: The Lessor shall inform the COE of any special telecommunication permitting requirements (i.e., low voltage permits, etc.,) which shall be a requirement to obtain a “Certificate of Occupancy,” prior to commencement of construction.Provide infrastructure from Wireless Access Points (WAP) location to patch panel in Computer Room Rack, including but not limited to CAT6 droip in the ceiling to support Wi-Fi throughout the space; COE will provide the equipment and location.

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• All CAT6 network drops must run and be connected to the IT Room. No cable run can exceed 100 meters. All cable runs must be tested to ANSI standards for the cable type and the test results supplied to USACE. Provide printed/PDF test results certifying 1000 Base-T compliance.

• The Government will be using VoIP at cubicles and offices.

• The Lessor shall provide all patch panels and backer board. For additional information refer to

Exhibit “C” Information Technology (IT) Requirements.

F. Safety and Fire Equipment

1. The Lessor shall be responsible for any required remediation of the fire protection system for fire code compliance in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and local regulations.

2. Exit signs shall be placed at doors and/or exit ways that open to areas exterior from each recruiting office. Signs shall be hardwired, UL listed, have 6 inch high lettering with backup batteries which shall provide at least 1-1/2 hours of power to light as per NFPA 101. Mounting: Must be capable of ceiling, wall or end mounting; either single or double faced as required. The sign must utilize long-life LED lamps and self-diagnostics.

3. Install, 10-lb. ABC dry-chemical fire extinguisher with semi-recessed protective cabinet (painted to match adjacent wall) within the office in the frequency and location required by NFPA and local building codes. Location of these units will be coordinated with the COE representative. Mounting height of protective cabinet should be 48 to 52 inches AFF (or as dictated by local building code regulations) with maximum distance of travel to fire extinguisher of 75 feet. Lessor must be in compliance with NFPA 10.

4. Smoke Detector-Alarm: The Lessor shall ensure the location and installation of all fire detection, alarm, suppression equipment and smoke detectors are in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations for coverage area and as required by NFPA and local building codes. At a minimum, two (2) hardwired, 120-volt smoke alarm with lithium battery backup and test function shall be installed. The alarm will be UL approved and capable of emitting an audible alarm of at least 85 dB at 10 feet. .

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G. Architectural Finishes-Fixtures-Supplies

1. Ceilings: A complete acoustical ceiling system (which includes grid and lay-in tiles, or other Building standard ceiling system as approved by COE) throughout the space and premises shall be installed. The acoustical ceiling system shall be furnished, installed and coordinated with TIs. Office ceilings shall be 9 feet or no more than 11 feet, from floor to lowest obstruction. Variations in height, no less than 8 feet, due to obstructions or existing infrastructure shall be documented and submitted for review to the COE.

Areas with raised flooring shall maintain these ceiling-height limitations above the finished raised flooring. Bulkheads and hanging or surface mounted light fixtures which impede traffic ways shall be avoided. Ceilings shall be uniform in color and appearance throughout the Space, with no obvious damaged to tiles or grid.

• The suspended ceiling system with acoustical tile panels shall be a 2’x2’ revealed pattern on an exposed 2’x4’ grid of 2’x4’ ceiling tile (tegular-revealed, sag and mold resistant) panels or an equivalent pre-approved by the COE. The ceiling panels and grid to be white. All panels shall have a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of not less than .65 in accordance with ASTM C-423.

Tiles or panels shall contain a minimum of 30% recycled content.

• Restrooms: Ceiling to be 5/8” gypsum wallboard, taped and sanded, with a non-textured, smooth finish.

2. Walls:

• Demising and mechanical room: Walls separating government leased space from adjacent tenants and interior walls enclosing mechanical facilities will be erected from floor to building understructure. It shall be constructed of 5/8”, Type “X” gypsum wallboard, taped and finished to level 4, applied over 3-5/8 inch metal studs, 16”o.c. In lieu of; Option #1: Steel chain link fence may be substituted for gypsum wallboard for wall sections above the finished ceiling line. Option #2: Open, 3-5/8”, 25ga. (minimum) studding, 6” o.c., reinforced horizontally @ 24”o.c. maybe used without chain link fence or drywall installation above finished ceiling line.

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• Standard interior office partitions: Walls shall extend from finished floor to at least 4” above the suspended ceiling grid. Construction shall be of 3 5/8 inch metal studs 16” o.c. with 5/8” gypsum wallboard, taped and finished on both sides. See paint schedule for wall colors.

• Sound-proofing: Sound attenuating batts with a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 50, when tested in accordance with ASTM E-336, shall be inserted in all demising and internal walls such as storage/file rooms, break room and conference room walls. A Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 50 will be required for private offices. Additional soundproofing will be required for the Laboratory testing area. The recommended minimum STC should be 60+, or as needed to mitigate the sound of the testing laboratory to other tenants.

• Paint: All exposed interior walls shall be finished and painted with one coat primer and two coats of high quality interior, satin latex paint or egg shell. Color boards shall be submitted to the COE for approval. All interior finishes including paint, carpeting, tile, etc. shall coordinate.

3. Windows:

a. Exterior: Windows shall be weather tight and if operable, shall be equipped with lock assemblies.

Window unit(s) that cannot be secured must be replaced.

• Existing Laminated Glass: IMPORTANT: Lessor will confirm that all glass meets minimum performance requirements as set forth in the most current version of the United Facilities Criteria, (UFC) which the COE will provide to the Lessor or a nominal ¼-inch thick laminated glass pane fabricated from two pieces of nominal 1/8-inch thick glass bonded together with a minimum 0.030-inch thick polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer. If the window contains an insulating glass unit (IGU), then the innermost lite must be laminated glass noted above and the outer lite may be monolithic glass, whichever is more stringent. If the Lessor is unable to provide written confirmation that windows meet UFC standards, glass fragment retention film must be installed as indicated below.

• Glass fragment retention film: IMPORTANT: All exterior windows and glass doors shall have fragment retention film applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions by a certified installer. Film shall be attached to the interior frame using an anchoring system. The anchoring system may use a structural adhesive such as 3M Impact Protection Adhesive, DOW Corning 995 or Tremco Proglaze SSG or GE Silicones SSG4000 Ultraglaze or equal. If the silicone adhesive method is unacceptable to Lessor, then the anchoring system may use a flexible-mechanical, pre-molded profile strip with adhesive “legs” such as 3M Impact Protection Profile Attachment System, Pentagon Protection-Elite Flexible Anchoring System or equal. Under NO circumstances are standard caulk compounds to be utilized for adhesive attachment. Note: Structural silicone adhesive shall complement existing framing system and adhesive shall be applied only after the window has been masked with 1” blue “safe release tape” applied to both film and window frame to assure clean, gasket-like appearance when tape is removed.

Fragment retention film can be either optically clear or, if approved by Lessor, with light gray tint. Equivalent film that meets or exceeds 3M Scotchshield, Ultra Safety & Security Window Film, Ultra S600, Ultra S35, or Ultra Prestige S50 may be substituted with prior approval of COE.

• Blinds: Requirements for windows (and glass doors) see G.7.a. (below)

b. Interior:

• A 3’-0”H x 4’-0”W fixed, plate glass window set in metal frame shall be installed in interior walls ofhallways,) and conference rooms where applicable, at a height of 40” AFF. Note: Ganged windows along hallways are acceptable if appropriate. These windows shall meet all safety code requirements and be equipped with blinds that meet standards referenced. Windows shall be installed in all individual offices as indicated on floor plan.Window frames shall match interior door frames in color, style and material.

(See para. G.4.b. Interior Finish for guidance.)

4. Doors:

a. Exterior: All exterior doors shall be weather-tight, with Grade 1 hardware. If removable, all door hinge pins exposed to the outside exterior of the office premises will be secured to prevent manual

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• Main entrance: Doors shall be equipped with dead-bolt lock-set, automatic door closer, entry alert door chime system and video intercom system. (See para. D.6. and D.7). Door to include an anti-pry plate/latch bolt protector; finish to match existing building scheme. If existing, any double-door entrance will be eliminated either by a permanent one-door, lock down or by a complete replacement to a single-door entry system. Note: Reduction in exit width shall be in compliance with all building/fire code requirements. The Lessor will confirm and provide written confirmation that the existing glass in doors meets the minimum laminated glass requirements identified or else fragment retention film must be installed. If applicable, fragment retention film shall be installed on all exterior glass doors. Glass entry door(s) shall also have a translucent window film applied to provide a frosted-glass effect.

• Secondary exits: Doors shall be equipped with the following: an automatic door closer with a dead bolt panic bar assembly; Securitech, Model: #TEL200, TEL-KLT, TEL-EP1; entry alert door chime system (see para. D.6. entry bell), video intercom system, card readers (DoD Common Access Card (CAC) compatible) entry control system and a door view/peep hole with 180 degree viewing range ~ approximate installation height; 5’-0” AFF. Door viewer to have optics which will provide a sharp and clear view to the exterior side of the exit door.

• Before delivery and acceptance of the space, all previous existing exterior door-locks shall be re-keyed. The Lessor will be responsible for coordinating with the COE on the number of new keys required.

• See minimum requirements for additional door requirements for the Concrete Cylinder Cure Room.

b. Interior: The Lessor will coordinate with the COE to determine whether interior door standards of the office building will be acceptable. If unacceptable, the following standard will apply. Unless otherwise noted, all interior doors will be a solid-core, flat panel, pre-hung wood unit with metal door frame, vision panel (or side panel) and door stop. Hardware sets including a door lever profile similar or equal to Hager, style; ‘August,’ shall be Grade 2 or better with brushed, stainless-steel finish or finish to comply with existing standards.

• Size: All interior doors shall be a minimum thickness 1-3/4”, solid core, 36”x80.”

• Sound attenuating: A minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E-336 for storage/file rooms, and break room and walls. A Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 50 on doors will be required for private. Additional soundproofing will be required for the Laboratory testing area. The recommended minimum STC should be 60+, or as needed to mitigate the sound of the testing laboratory to other tenants.

• Finish: Doors and frames to have 2-coats latex paint of semi-gloss finish; color to match adjacent wall color - see paint schedules. Note: For exceptions see specific military service Attachment.

o Before delivery and acceptance of the space, all previous existing interior door-locks shall be re-keyed. The Lessor will be responsible for coordinating with the COE on the number of new keys required.

• The following hardware schedule shall apply:

INTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE

Hardware Grade No. 2 or better Solid Core Minimum Size Hardware Set Office Access X 36”X80” A Private Offices X 36”X80” B Storage Room X 36”X80” D Curing Room X 36”X80” B Mechanical Room (if applicable) X 36”X80” D Restroom (if applicable) X 36”X80” C

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A: Dead bolt lock with interior thumb latch B: Standard with key lock C: Thumb latch D. Standard key lock with dead bolt

5. Restroom(s): Shall contain the following:

1 Foam/liquid soap dispenser-stainless steel finish (SS) per sink in the restroom Water fixture shall be EPA Water Sense labeled 1 hand sanitizer dispenser per restroom Mirror (above sink) with shelf-(SS) 1 commercial grade, wall mounted, hand-dryer in the restroom 1 “touch-less” paper towel dispenser per restroom.

Floor drains shall be provided in each restroom space Cold and hot water supply is required Any additional ADA equipment or fixture required by code 1 Dual-roll, commercial type, toilet paper dispenser-(SS) per water closet in the restroom.

Commercial grade, stand alone, waste receptacle-(SS) Commercial grade, wall mounted, hand-dryer-(SS) Urinal screen and/or toilet partition panels-(SS) Sanitary napkin waste receptacle, wall mounted (Unisex, Women’s restroom)-(SS) Coat hooks: inside face of each water closet stall door and wall mounted adjacent to lavatories and/or where appropriate-(SS) Exhaust fan; 100cfm minimum or as required by code; sound level <2.0 sones GFI electrical outlet adjacent to mirror/sink

6. Flooring: General parameters: All floor areas will be of a common level, finished in a specified material and have a minimum live-load capacity of 50 pounds per square foot. Floor areas with porcelain tile will have grout sealed as required.

• Provide and install .08-inch thick vinyl floor tile. Tile options shall be presented with the finishes and color board/samples for COE approval.

• Provide and install 4-inch vinyl cove base, 1/8-inch thick, around all interior perimeters of the leased space. Color of cove base is to complement the vinyl tile and to be coordinated and approved by the COE.

• Restrooms: Ceramic tile is required for the restrooms.

• Transition Strips: Provide appropriate aluminum transition strips where different flooring materials meet.

7. Miscellaneous:

a. Blinds

• Exterior windows/doors: All windows and glass doors shall be equipped with blinds having non-corroding mechanisms and synthetic tapes. Each window shall have its own individual blind.

Blinds shall be Hunter Douglas Contract CD Series, Style: CD-80, Color: Brushed Aluminum #065, with 1” wide aluminum horizontal slat with beveled steel profile or approved equal. If window(s) cannot be equipped with blinds, either because of their unique shape and/or the inability to install the blind correctly, then with prior approval of the COE, a translucent window film with a frosted-glass effect shall be applied. 3M Fasara Interior Design Film, SH2EM LA Lausanne or similar is acceptable. If installed, this film will be applied directly onto the fragment retention film. Note: Existing, glass block requires no window covering. Note: Blinds that are installed on exterior doors must be secured at the bottom of the door with metal clips so as to eliminate swaying.

• Interior windows/doors: All windows are to be equipped with blinds to the standards referenced above. Note: blinds will not be installed in test room windows/glass doors. Note: Anchors or a

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e. Wood Blocking: Wood blocking shall be installed in all walls where TV, monitors or any other equipment needs to be wall mounted.

H. Signage

General: Lessor will coordinate with COE for the acceptable verbiage to be used on the building directory to identify the leased space and to review hallway signage options. Unless otherwise stipulated by Lessor, the following standard shall be followed:

1. Exterior signage: An exterior sign with the logo for the COE in building façade shall be required.

The minimum size shall be 24” high. Location and size shall be coordinated with COE.

2. Interior signage:

• Hallway door sign(s): Size not to exceed 6”x18” and be constructed of a satin black panel with surface-applied, silver, self-adhesive, vinyl lettering identifying the applicable use of the room.

Mounting height to be a minimum 84” AFF. Installation, either door or wall mounted, shall be coordinated with COE. For cubicles and office spaces lessor must provide a changeable message strip signs of the same construction as standard room signs to include a clear sleeve that will accept a paper or plastic insert identifying changeable text. The insert must be prepared typewritten message. Provide paper and software for creating text and symbols for computers identified by owner for Owner production of paper inserts after project completion. Furnish one suction device to assist in removing face sheet. All spaces, including cubicles shall have adequate signage, as well as other required signage for accessibility and emergency. COE will provide specs.

• Emergency egress maps shall also be included throughout the space as required by applicable codes.

• Rest room signs shall be provided and constructed of a durable material and affixed to the door of each restroom and will meet all ADA/ABAAS requirements for placement to include minimum mounting height, Braille lettering standards and sign graphics.

I. Parking: The Lessor will identify all designated government parking spaces and Commander parking space with COE designation

GENERAL NOTES:

• To minimize potential misunderstanding, it is highly recommended a Contractor-COE-Lessor on-site, kick-off meeting be scheduled before commencement of construction.

• It is requested the contractor notify the COE representative and Lessor at least five (5) working days prior to commencement of work on the site.