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Southern A&E, LLC

7951 Troon Circle

Austell, Georgia 30168

(770)-819-7777

Project Name: New Concessions and Field for Rossville M.S.

Project Number:

01-920-041

Client: Walker County School System

City/State: LaFayette, Georgia

Addendum Date: January 16, 2025

Proposal Date: January 23, 2025

TO REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BID DOCUMENTS

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ADDENDUM SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS INFORMATION

CONTAINED IN BID DOCUMENTS

GENERAL:

1. Hellas’ - Major Play Fusion has been accepted as a substitution submittal.

2. Turf Solutions Group has been accepted as a substitution submittal with Shaw’s Legion and Truhop turf.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS:

1. 329213b – Artificial Sports Combo Field

a. Delete this section and replace with the attached.

ATTACHMENTS:

Specifications: 329213b – Artificial Sports Combo Field

END OF ADDENDUM

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to install artificial grass as indicated on the plans and as specified herein; including components and accessories required for a complete installation.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 07 78 39 – Project Record Documents

B. Section 11 66 23 – Athletic Equipment

C. Section 33 41 00 – Storm Utility Drainage Piping

D. Section 33 46 00 - Subdrainage

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. FM Factory Mutual

1. P7825 - Approval Guide; Factory Mutual Research Corporation; current edition

B. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

1. D1907 - Standard Test Method for Denier

2. D5848 - Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

3. D1338 - Standard Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

4. D1682 - Standard Method of Test for Breaking Load and Elongation of Textile Fabrics

5. D5034 - Standard Test Method of Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

6. F1551 - Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability

C. Sports Association Rules:

1. Current National Federation of High School Rules (NFHS).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with Section 01 33 00, Submittals Procedures. Submit for approval prior to fabrication.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Indicate field layout; field marking plan and details for the specified sports; i.e., NFHS Baseball &

Softball; roll/seaming layout; methods of attachment, field openings and perimeter conditions.

2. Show installation methods and construction indicating field verified conditions, clearances, measurements, terminations, drainage.

3. Provide joint submission with related trades when requested by Architect.

C. Product Data:

1. Submit manufacturer's catalog cuts, material safety data sheets (MSDS), brochures, specifications;

preparation and installation instructions and recommendations; storage, handling requirements and recommendations.

2. Submit fiber manufacturer's name, type of fiber and composition of fiber.

3. Submit data in sufficient detail to indicate compliance with the contract documents.

4. Submit manufacturer's instructions for installation.

5. Submit manufacturer's instructions for maintenance for the proper care and preventative maintenance of the synthetic turf system, including painting and markings.

D. Samples: Due at time of Proposal:

1. Infield Samples:

a. Two (2) infilled sample boxes or containers (approx. 9” x 12”) of complete infield system, illustrating details (brand, model, height, infill, system name) of finished project.

b. Two (2) rag samples of turf with product label. (approx. 9” x 12”).

2. Outfield Samples:

a. Two (2) infilled sample boxes or containers (approx. 9” x 12”) of complete infield system, illustrating details (brand, model, height, infill, system name) of finished project.

b. Two (2) rag samples of turf with product label. (approx. 9” x 12”).

E. Product Certification:

1. Submit manufacturer’s certification that products and materials comply with requirements of the specifications.

2. Submit test results indicating compliance with Reference Standards.

F. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of seams, drains and other pertinent information in accordance with Project Record Documents.

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G. List of existing installations: Submit list including respective Owner’s representative and telephone number.

H. Warranties: Submit warranty and ensure that forms have been completed in Owner's name and registered with approved manufacturer.

I. Maintenance Guidelines.

J. GMAX testing upon completion.

K. Submit Bills of Lading/Material Delivery Receipts for synthetic turf infill materials. Bills of lading shall bear the name of the project/delivery address, quantity of materials delivered, source/location of origin of infill materials and/or manufacturer, and date of delivery.

L. Testing Certification: Submit certified copies of independent (third-party) laboratory reports on ASTM testing:

1. Pile Height, Face Weight & Total Fabric Weight, ASTM D5848.

2. Primary & Secondary Backing Weights, ASTM D5848.

3. Tuft Bind, ASTM D1335.

4. Grab Tear Strength, ASTM D1682 or D5034.

5. Water Permeability, ASTM F1551

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Experienced manufacturer with a minimum of 10 fields installed in the last 3 years of at least 65,000 square feet each. Installer Qualifications: Installer who is approved by the turf system manufacturer and who has installed at least 5 fields of the same type specified.

B. Source Limitations for Artificial Sports Turf: Obtain all components for the artificial sports turf system from single source.

C. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Passes surface burning test as determined by testing identical products according to ASTM D 2859 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

D. Preinstallation Conference: General Contractor or Construction Manager shall conduct a pre- installation conference at Project site to review installation procedures, coordination with other work, and installation schedule.

E. Installer: Company shall specialize in performing the work of this section. The Contractor shall provide competent workmen skilled in this specific type of synthetic grass installation.

1. The designated Supervisory Personnel on the project shall be certified, in writing by the turf manufacturer, as competent in the installation of the turf system.

2. Installer shall be certified by the manufacturer and licensed.

3. The installer supervisor shall have a minimum of 5 years experience as either a construction manager or a supervisor of synthetic turf installations

F. Pre-Installation Conference: Conduct conference at project site at time to be determined by Architect. Review methods and procedures related to installation including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspect and discuss existing conditions and preparatory work performed under other contracts.

2. In addition to the Contractor and the installer, arrange for the attendance of installers affected by the

Work, The Owner’s representative, and the Architect.

G. The Contractor shall verify special conditions required for the installation of the system.

H. The Contractor shall notify the Architect of any discrepancies.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with Section 01 60 00, Product Requirements.

B. Prevent contact with materials that may cause dysfunction.

C. Deliver and store components with labels intact and legible.

D. Store materials/components in a safe place, under cover, and elevated above grade.

E. Protect from damage during delivery, storage, handling and installation. Protect from damage by other trades.

F. Inspect all delivered materials and products to ensure they are undamaged and in good condition.

G. Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate the Work with installation of work of related trades as the Work proceeds.

B. Sequence the Work in order to prevent deterioration of installed system.

1.8 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE

A. See Section 01780 - Closeout Submittals, For Additional Warranty Requirements.

B. The Contractor shall provide a warranty to the Owner that covers defects in materials and workmanship of the turf for a period of eight (8) years from the date of substantial completion. The slide zones around first, second, SAE ARTIFICIAL SPORTS FIELD BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 32 9213b 3 third base of the infield shall be under warranty for 2 years where the high traffic areas such as the batters/catchers’ boxes and pitcher’s mound landing strip shall be under warranty for 1 year. A diagram shall be provided by the manufacturer as part of the warranty for clarity. The turf manufacturer or their representative shall inspect the installation and that the work conforms to the manufacturer's requirements.

The manufacturer's warranty shall include general wear and any damage caused as a result of UV degradation.

The warranty shall specifically exclude vandalism and acts of God beyond the control of the Owner or the manufacturer. The warranty shall be fully third-party insured; pre-paid for the entire term and be non-prorated.

The Contractor shall provide a warranty to the Owner that covers defects in the installation workmanship, and further warrant that the installation was completed in accordance with both the manufacturer's requirements and any written directives of the manufacturer's representative. Prior to final payment for the synthetic turf, the

Contractor shall submit to the Owner notification in writing that the field is officially added to the annual policy coverage, guaranteeing the warranty to the Owner. The insurance policy must be underwritten by an

“AM Best” A rated carrier and must reflect the following values:

• Pre-Paid 8-year insured warranty from a single source.

• Maximum per claim coverage amount of $33,000,000.

• Minimum of thirty-three million dollars ($33,000,000) annual.

• Must cover full 100% replacement value of total square footage installed, minimum of $7.00 per sq ft. (in case of complete product failure, which will include removal and disposal of the existing surface)

• Provide a sample copy of insured, non-prorated warranty and insurance policy information.

• Policy cannot include any form of deductible to be paid by the Owner.

1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Contractor shall train the Owner's facility maintenance staff in the use of the included maintenance equipment.

B. Manufacturer shall provide written maintenance guidelines prior to or at training and per Closeout Procedures.

PART 2 - MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

A. Artificial grass system materials shall consist of the following:

1. Carpet made of polyethylene fibers tufted into a perforated backing.

2. Infill: Controlled mixture of graded sand and ambient rubber which partially covers the carpet.

3. Glue, thread, paint, seaming fabric and other materials used to install and mark the artificial grass .

B. The installed artificial grass slit-film shall have the following properties:

Standard Property Specification

Yarn Structure Slit-Film

ASTM D1577 Yarn Denier 10,800

ASTM D5823 Pile Height 2”

ASTM D5793 Stitch Gauge 3/8”

ASTM D5848 Pile Weight 42oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Primary Backing 7+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Secondary Backing 16+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Total Weight 65+oz/square yard

ASTM D1335 Tuft Bind (Without Infill) 8+ lbs

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Width) >200 lbs/force

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Length) >200 lbs/force

ASTM D4491 Carpet Permeability >40 inches/hour

Sand Infill Component 5.4lbs/square foot

Ambient Rubber Infill Component 1.5lbs/square foot

Total Product Weight 1059oz/square yard

Variation of +/- 5% on above listed properties is within normal manufacturing tolerances

C. Carpet Rolls shall be 15’ wide rolls.

D. Backing:

1. Primary backing shall be a double-layered polypropylene fabric.

2. Secondary backing shall consist of an application of porous, heat-activated urethane to permanently lock the fiber tufts in place.

3. Perforated (with punched holes), backed carpet are acceptable.

E. Infill materials shall be approved by the manufacturer.

1. Infill shall consist of a resilient layered granular system, comprising selected and graded sand and

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2. Artificial Grass products without ambient rubber and sand will not be acceptable.

F. The sand infill will comply within the following characteristics:

• Average Particle size between 20 and 30 mesh [calculated based on summing the midpoint of sieve pan fractions times the % retained on given screen fractions]

• Average Particle shape > 0.4 on the Krumbein scale

• Particle structure predominantly single grain

• Produce < 0.4%, -50M in API crush test at 80psig

G. Non-tufted or inlaid lines and markings shall be painted with paint approved by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

H. Glue and seaming fabric for inlaying lines and markings shall be as recommended by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

2.1 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS – BATTERS BOXES AND MOUND LANDING STRIP

A. Artificial grass system materials shall consist of the following:

1. Carpet made of polyethylene fibers tufted into a perforated backing.

2. Infill: Controlled mixture of graded sand and ambient rubber which partially cover the carpet.

3. Glue, thread, paint, seaming fabric and other materials used to install and mark the artificial grass .

B. The installed artificial grass slit-film shall have the following properties:

Standard Property Specification

Yarn Structure – A Slit-Film

ASTM D1907 Yarn Denier - A 10,800

Yarn Structure – B Thatch

Yarn Denier – B 5000

ASTM D5823 Pile Height 1.6”

ASTM D5793 Stitch Gauge 3/8”

ASTM D5848 Pile Weight 90oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Primary Backing 7+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Secondary Backing 20+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Total Weight 117+oz/square yard

ASTM D1335 Tuft Bind (Without Infill) 8+ lbs

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Width) 200 lbs/force

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Length) 200 lbs/force

ASTM F1551 Carpet Permeability >40 inches/hour

Sand Infill Component 5.4lbs/square foot

SBR Infill Component 1.5lbs/square foot

Total Product Weight 1110oz/square yard

Underlayment Rubber Pad 6mm

Variation of +/- 5% on above listed properties is within normal manufacturing tolerances

C. Carpet Rolls shall be 15’ wide rolls.

D. Backing:

1. Primary backing shall be a double-layered polypropylene fabric.

2. Secondary backing shall consist of an application of porous, heat-activated urethane to permanently lock the fiber tufts in place.

3. Perforated (with punched holes), backed carpet are acceptable.

E. Infill materials shall be approved by the manufacturer.

1. Infill shall consist of a resilient layered granular system, comprising selected and graded sand and ambient rubber.

2. Artificial Grass products without ambient rubber and sand will not be acceptable.

F. Non-tufted or inlaid lines and markings shall be painted with paint approved by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

G. Glue and seaming fabric for inlaying lines and markings shall be as recommended by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

2.2 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS – OUTFIELD OR GRASS AREA

A. Artificial grass system materials shall consist of the following:

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1. Carpet made of slit-film and monofilament polyethylene fibers tufted together into each individual stitch, into a perforated backing. Alternating row monofilament and slit-film carpet constructions are not permitted.

2. Infill: Controlled mixture of graded sand and ambient rubber that partially covers the carpet.

3. Glue, thread, paint, seaming fabric and other materials used to install and mark the artificial grass slit-film/monofilament .

B. The installed artificial grass slit-film/monofilament shall have the following properties:

Standard Property Specification

Pile Yarn Type UV-resistant polyethylene

Yarn Structure – A Slit-Film

ASTM D1907 Yarn Denier - A 5,000

Yarn Structure – B Ridged Monofilament

Yarn Denier – B 14,500

ASTM D5823 Pile Height 2”

ASTM D5793 Stitch Gauge 3/4”

ASTM D5848 Pile Weight 39+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Primary Backing 7+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Secondary Backing 16+oz/square yard

ASTM D5848 Total Weight 62+oz/square yard

ASTM D1335 Tuft Bind (Without Infill) 8+lbs

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Width) >200 lbs/force

ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Length) >200 lbs/force

ASTM F1551 Carpet Permeability >40 inches/hour

Sand Infill Component 3.65lbs/square foot

Ambient Rubber Infill Component 2.6lbs/square foot

Total Product Weight 960oz/square yard

Variation of +/- 5% on above listed properties is within normal manufacturing tolerances

C. Carpet Rolls shall be 15’ wide rolls.

D. Backing:

1. Primary backing shall be a double-layered polypropylene fabric.

2. Secondary backing shall consist of an application of porous, heat-activated urethane to permanently lock the fiber tufts in place.

3. Perforated (with punched holes), backed carpet are acceptable.

E. Infill materials shall be approved by the manufacturer.

1. Infill shall consist of silica sand and ambient rubber.

2. Artificial Grass products without ambient rubber will not be acceptable.

F. Non-tufted or inlaid lines and markings shall be painted with paint approved by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

G. Glue and seaming fabric for inlaying lines and markings shall be as recommended by the synthetic turf manufacturer.

2.3 QUALITY CONTROL IN MANUFACTURING

A. The manufacturer shall own and operate its own manufacturing plant in North America. Both tufting of the field fibers into the backing materials and coating of the turf system must be done in-house by the turf manufacturer. Outsourcing of either is unacceptable.

B. The manufacturer shall have full-time certified in-house inspectors at their manufacturing plant that are experts with industry standards.

C. The manufacturer’s full-time in-house certified inspectors shall perform pre-tufting fiber testing on tensile strength, elongation, tenacity, denier, shrinkage, and twist i.e., turns per inch, upon receipt of fiber spools from fiber manufacturer.

D. Primary backing shall be inspected by the manufacturer’s full-time certified in-house inspectors before tufting begins.

E. The manufacturer’s full-time in-house certified inspectors shall verify “pick count”, yarn density in relation to the backing, to ensure the accurate amount of face yarn per square inch.

F. The manufacturer’s full-time, in-house, certified inspectors shall perform turf inspections at all levels of production including during the tufting process and at the final stages before the turf is loaded onto the truck

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G. The manufacturer shall have its own in-house laboratory where samples of turf are retained and analyzed, based on standard industry tests, performed by certified inspectors.

H. The manufacturer must have ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications demonstrating its manufacturing efficiency with regards to quality, environment and safety management systems.

2.4 QUALITY CONTROL IN FIBER MANUFACTURING

A. Synthetic turf fibers shall perform in a uniform manner. Linear Low Density Polyethylene Polymer ("LLDPE") and batch additives obtained from a reputable manufacturer are required. The master batch formula must include a UV stabilizer package added to its polymer base.

B. Adequate UV protection is essential to the long-term durability of any artificial grass fiber. Typically, stabilizer packages for polyethylene fibers have three components that protect the fibers from degradation: (1) primary antioxidants; (2) secondary antioxidants; and (3) UV stabilizers (i.e., hindered amine light stabilizers

("HALS")). HALS are a particularly important aspect of the stabilizer package. A typical HALS concentration is 10,000 ppm. More developed HALS molecules are methyl stabilized to prevent degradation.

C. The fiber must contain both a short-term and a long-term active ingredient for UV protection. Pigments shall be UV stable and heavy metal free.

2.5 VENDORS/INSTALLERS

A. The following are approved vendors / installers for the synthetic turf. All other vendors/installers shall provide written documentation that their turf/infill product meets the performance requirements of this specification.

1. Deluxe Athletics

2. Precision Turf

3. Sports Turf Company, Inc.

4. Hellas

2.6 FIELD GROOMER & SWEEPER

A. Supply field groomer and sweeper as part of the work.

1. Field Groomer shall include a towing attachment compatible with a field utility vehicle.

2. Field Groomer shall be a GroomRight or equal.

3. Field Sweeper shall include a towing attachment compatible with a field utility vehicle.

4. Field Sweeper shall be a FieldSweep or equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that all sub-base leveling is complete prior to installation.

B. Installer shall examine the surface to receive the synthetic turf and accept the sub-base planarity in writing prior to the beginning of installation.

1. Acceptance is dependent upon the Owner’s test results indicating compaction and planarity are in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.

2. The surface shall be accepted by the installer as “clean” as installation commences and shall be maintained in that condition throughout the process.

C. Compaction of the aggregate base shall be 95%, in accordance with ASTM D1557 (Modified Proctor procedure); and the surface tolerance shall not exceed 0-1/4 inch over 10 feet and 0-½" from design grade.

D. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work.

E. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

F. Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prior to the beginning of installation, inspect the sub-base for tolerance to grade.

B. Sub-base acceptance shall be subject to receipt of test results (by others) for compaction and planarity that sub-base is in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.

C. Dimensions of the field and locations for markings shall be measured by a registered surveyor to verify conformity to the specifications and applicable standards. A record of the finished field as-built measurements shall be made.

D. When requested by Architect, installed sub-base shall be tested for porosity prior to the installation of the turf.

A subbase that drains poorly is an unacceptable substrate

3.3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. The installation shall be performed in full compliance with approved Shop Drawings.

B. Only trained technicians, skilled in the installation of athletic caliber synthetic turf systems working under the

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C. The designated Supervisory personnel on the project must be certified, in writing by the turf manufacturer, as competent in the installation of this material, including proper installation of the Infill mixture.

D. Designs, markings, layouts, and materials shall conform to all currently applicable National Collegiate Athletic

Association rules, NFHS rules, and/or other rules or standards that may apply to this type of synthetic grass installation. Designs, markings and layouts shall first be approved by the Architect or Owner in the form of final shop drawings. All markings will be in full compliance with final shop drawings.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. Install at location(s) indicated, to comply with final shop drawings, manufacturers’/installer’s instructions.

B. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to specified procedures. Any variance from these requirements shall be provided in writing, by the manufacturer’s on-site representative, and submitted to the Architect and/or Owner, verifying that the changes do not in any way affect the Warranty. Infill materials shall be approved by the manufacturer and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard procedures.

C. Carpet rolls shall be installed directly over the properly prepared aggregate base. Extreme care shall be taken to avoid disturbing the aggregate base, both in regard to compaction and planarity.

1. Repair and properly compact any disturbed areas of the aggregate base as recommended by manufacturer.

D. Infill Materials:

1. Infill materials shall be applied in numerous thin lifts. The turf shall be brushed as the mixture is applied. The infill material shall be installed to a depth determined by the manufacturer.

E. Non-tufted or inlaid lines and markings shall be painted in accordance with turf and paint manufacturers’ recommendations. The number of applications will be dependent upon installation and field conditions.

F. Synthetic turf shall be attached to the perimeter edge detail in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard procedures.

G. Upon completion of installation, the finished field shall be inspected by the installation crew and an installation supervisor.

3.5 FIELD MARKINGS

A. Any logos shall be inlaid according to artwork indicated on Drawings and in accordance with manufacturer’s standard palette of turf colors.

3.6 ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING

A. Do not permit traffic over unprotected surface.

B. Contractor shall provide the labor, supplies, and equipment as necessary for final cleaning of surfaces and installed items.

C. All usable remnants of new material shall become the property of the Owner.

D. The Contractor shall keep the area clean throughout the project and clear of debris.

E. Surfaces, recesses, enclosures, and related spaces shall be cleaned as necessary to leave the work area in a clean, immaculate condition ready for immediate occupancy and use by the Owner.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect installation throughout construction process until date of final completion.

END OF SECTION 32 92 13B

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