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ISSUED FOR BID

ISSUED FOR BID

HARRIS COUNTY

FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

SPECIFICATIONS

July 28, 2025 Harris County Flood Control District 01110 - 1/2 Summary of Work Project I.D. # Z100-00-00-X358

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Contract consists of Purchase Orders that will be issued to the Contract for execution. Purchase Orders will include providing Material and Tools meeting requirements as listed in Specification 03371: Engineered Ductal Mortar - Material and Tools. Purchase Orders will include providing the Material and Tools (NO INSTALLATION) for delivery by vendor for unloading by Harris County Flood Control District staff and equipment at either location below:

Michael Talbott Service Center South Service Center 10700 Vine Crest 5301 Almeda Genoa Rd Houston, TX 77086 Houston, TX 77048

B. The intent of these Purchase Orders is to provide material and tools for conducting priority concrete repair with Engineered Ductal Mortar by HCFCD in-house crews.

Purchase Orders will be issued under this Contract as needed to complete work orders.

C. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) makes no guarantees on the amount of

Material and Tools associated with each Purchase Order. HCFCD reserves the right to adjust quantities as necessary in accordance with the Contract.

D. The Supplier shall provide the listed Materials and Tools within a three (3) week notice by written order (email) of the product(s) and amount(s) required.

1.3 DISTRICT FURNISHED ITEMS

A. The Harris County Flood Control District 2020 Standard Specifications Book is available for download from the HCFCD website, www.hcfcd.org.

1.4 GENERAL NOTES

A. Elephant Armor and Elephant Armor Delay (or approved equal) called for shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured and paid for by the pound (LB).

B. Vetrofluid and Elephant Armor Primer (or approved equal) called for shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured and paid for by the gallon (GAL).

C. 3 Gallon Pump Up Sprayer Replacement Parts called for shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured by the replacement parts kit and paid for by each (EA).

D. Dual Paddle Replacements called for shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured and paid for by the pair (PAIR).

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Harris County Flood Control District 01110 - 2/2 Summary of Work Project I.D. # Z100-00-00-X358

E. 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Roller Depth Gauges called for shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured by the package of 6 pcs.

and paid for by each (EA).

F. The Tools called for in Specification 03371: Engineered Ductal Mortar – Materials and Tools, Section 2 – Material and Tools shall be paid for under the appropriate corresponding unit item and shall be measured and paid for by each (EA).

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SECTION 03371

ENGINEERED DUCTAL MORTAR - MATERIALS AND TOOLS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This contract is to provide materials and tools only. There is no installation of this material or use of the tools for installation.

B. The following items described in PART 2 – MATERIALS AND TOOLS are needed for obtaining and installing Engineered Ductal Mortar (EDM).

The proprietary name is Elephant Armor by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. See PART 2 – MATERIALS AND TOOLS for the individual item descriptions.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment are as noted on the Unit Price Schedule.

PART 2 – MATERIALS AND TOOLS are the descriptions of the individual pay items in the Unit Price Schedule.

B. Refer to Section 01270 – Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Materials and Tools shall be delivered to the site in a sound, undamaged condition and kept free of moisture, dirt, and debris.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to Section 01330 – Submittal Procedures.

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B. Provide manufacturer’s specifications and certification that the products meet or exceed the standards referenced in PART 2 – MATERIALS AND

TOOLS.

PART 2 – MATERIALS AND TOOLS

2.1 Engineered Ductal Mortar: Elephant Armor, DOT Industrial Grade

(GST523B) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements (Material Properties at 75°F).

A. Compressive Strength (ASTM C109)

a. 4hrs. 4,000 psi

b. 1 day 5,500 psi

c. 7 days 6,500 psi

d. 28 days 7,000 psi

B. Tensile Strength (ASTM C496) 28 days 600 psi C. Bond Strength (ASTM C 882) 28-day avg 2,500 psi D. Flexural Performance (ASTM C 1609) 28 days 1,600 psi E. Modulus of Elasticity (ASTM C 469)

a. 7 days 1,800 psi

b. 28 days 2,700 psi

F. Shrinkage (ASTM C 928 & ASTM C 157)

a. 28 days stored in Water 0.019%

b. 28 days stored in Air 0.036%

G. Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration (ASTM C 1202) 321.52 Charged Passed (coulombs)

H. Set Times (ASTM C 191)

a. Initial Set approx. 50 minutes

b. Final Set approx. 70 minutes

I. Water-Soluble Chloride (ASTM C 1218) – 50 days 0.01391% J. Acid-Soluble Chloride (ASTM C 1152) – 50 days 0.03087% K. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (AASHTO T-336)

a. 7 days 775 in/in/°F

b. 28 days 4.968 X 10-6 in/in/°F

2.2 ADDITIONAL CURING: Vetrofluid (EB5) by EcoBeton-USA or approved equal, for additional curing application for new concrete, concrete repairs with

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EDM or for application to reinforce existing concrete and shall conform to the following requirements:

A. Ecobeton Vetrofluid is a modified sodium silicate, also known as “water glass”. It is a blend of catalyzed selected silicates in solution.

B. Penetrates concrete to a depth of 40 millimeters to reduce pores.

C. Does not contain any solvents, surfactants, alcohol and plasticizers.

D. Walkable, after application in a few hours E. Odorless and Non-Flammable F. Hardening Time: 3 – 8 days

2.3 BONDING AGENT / PRIMER: Elephant Armor Primer (GST524G) by Global

Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements:

A. The bonding agent shall be chemically consistent with the EDM as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

B. White in color and is a high solids, acrylic latex bonding agent.

C. ASTM C 1059-13 Type II (non-re-emulsifiable) Slurry Bond Coat D. VOC Compliant Nationwide – 0 g/l E. Clean up with soap and water

2.4 DELAY: Elephant Armor Delay (GST535G) by Global Sealer Technologies

International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements:

A. A mortar mix retarder and an additive for use with Elephant Armor to increase working time (approx. 10 – 15 minutes).

B. 100% Citric Acid, Clear to White Crystals

2.5 MIXING BUCKET, 70 Quart (min.): Mixing Bucket, 70 Quart (min.), (GST568) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements:

A. Polypropylene composition, B. Smooth interior without ridges or depressions on bottom or sides for mixing, and

C. Two handles provided on opposite sides for carrying.

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2.6 MIXING BUCKET CART: Mixing Bucket Cart by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements:

A. A 2-wheel hand cart to hold and contain the 70-quart Mixing Bucket

(filled weight approx. 100 lbs.) in a stable and upright position while mixing.

B. Capability to wheel loaded bucket to the placement location.

2.7 3 GAL. PUMP UP SPRAYER: 3 gal. Pump Up Sprayer by Global Sealer

Technologies International (GST) or approved equal shall conform to the

A. 30” reinforced hose B. Durable Poly Extension Fan Tip C. Heavy-Duty Metal Pump Rod

D. Safety Pressure Release Valve E. 5-Year Tank Warranty

2.8 3 GAL. PUMP UP SPRAYER REPLACEMENT PARTS: 3 gal. pump up sprayer replacement parts by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.9 ADJUSTABLE ROLLER FRAME (9 IN. to 18 IN.): Adjustable Roller Frame (9

in. to 18 in.), (GSTF1218) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

A. Compatible with Roller Depth Gauges, see 2.17 & 2.18

B. Compatible with Adjustable Extension Pole Handle, see 2.19

2.10 DUAL PADDLE MIXER: ColloMix Xo 55 Duo or approved equal shall conform to the following requirements:

A. Power Rating - 1450 Watts B. Weight 17.5 lbs.

C. Power supply - 110 V with 13’ cable length D. Rotation Speed / Load = 0 – 430 RPM E. Mixing Volume - 25 gal. capacity

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F. Electronic variable speed control

2.11 DUAL PADDLE REPLACEMENTS: Dual Paddle Replacements for Collomix

Xo 55 Duo or approved equal, see 2.10.

2.12 18 IN. SQUEEGEE TROWEL: 18 in. Squeegee Trowel (GST566) by Global

Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

A. Handle compatible with adjustable extension pole (4 ft. to 8 ft.), see 2.19.

2.13 9 IN. X 3/8 IN. LOOP TEXTURE ROLLER COVERS: 9 in. X 3/8 in. Loop

Texture Roller Covers, (GSTR9T) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.14 18 IN. X 3/8 IN. LOOP TEXTURE ROLER COVERS: 18 in. X 3/8 in. Loop

Texture Roller Covers, (GSTR18T) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.15 9 IN. X 3/8 IN. SMOOTH ROLLER COVERS: 9 in. X 3/8 in. Smooth Roller

Covers, (GSTR9S) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.16 18 IN. X 3/8 IN. SMOOTH ROLLER COVERS: 18 in. X 3/8 in. Smooth Roller

Covers, (GSTR18S) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.17 1/4 IN. ROLLER DEPTH GAUGES: 1/4 in. Roller Depth Gauges, (GSTRG14) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.18 1/2 IN. ROLLER DEPTH GAUGES: 1/2 in. Roller Depth Gauges, (GSTRG12) by Global Sealer Technologies International (GST) or approved equal.

2.19 ADJUSTABLE EXTENTION POLE HANDLE (4 FT. – 8 FT.): Adjustable

Extension Pole (4 ft. – 8 ft.) by Wooster or approved equal shall conform to the

A. Secure pole length with thumb lever in 6 in. increments, no twist lock, 5/6

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B. Metal threaded universal tip, C. Hexagonal Aluminum inner pole, and D. Fiberglass outer pole.

2.20 9 IN. PAINT ROLLER FRAME: 9 in. Paint Roller Frame shall conform to the

A. 5/16 Gauge Steel Construction, B. 5-wire roller cage, and C. Threaded end – compatible with standard extension poles, see 2.19.

PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS – NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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