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U N IO N C OU N T Y, N OR T H C A R OL I N A

D E P A R TM E N T O F P U B L I C WO R K

Invitation for Bid No. 2026-042

Government Center Exterior Envelope Repair

ADDENDUM No. 01

ISSUE DATE: October 08, 2026

Responding Offerors on this project are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be made a part of the above named IFB document.

The following items add to, modify, and/or clarify the IFB documents and shall have the full force and effect of the original Documents. This Addendum shall be acknowledged by the Offeror in the IFB document.

DOCUMENT 00 91 13 - ADDENDA

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ADDENDUM NO. 01

Government Center Exterior Envelope Repair Union County, Owner

Project No.: 2026-042 Contract Document Date: May 08, 2026 Issue to: Bidders Addendum Date: October 08, 2026

A. NOTICE TO BIDDER

1.1 This Addendum is issued pursuant to the Conditions of the Contract and is hereby made part of the Contract Documents. The addendum serves to clarify, revise, and supersede information in the

Project Manual, the Drawings, and previously issued Addenda. The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the appropriate space on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification. A list of attachments, if any, is part of this document.

1.2 The date for receipt of bids for this project is unchanged by this Addendum. Sealed Bids for the Government Center Exterior Envelope Repair will be received by Union County

Procurement and Contract Management, 610 Patton Avenue, Monroe, North Carolina 28110 until 10:00 AM local time on October 19, 2026, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. Late bids will not be accepted.

B. QUESTION AND ANSWER SECTION

1. I've noticed a discrepancy in the stated duration time of this project. ITB Section 1.8 states

"Bidders... shall complete work within 90 calendar days," but the actual bid form states 240-day duration. Which one is accurate here?

Answer:

The correct answer is 240 days. Section 00 11 16 has been updated.

C. MODIFICATIONS TO DRAWINGS

1.4 None.

D. MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Update to Section 00 01 10 “Table of Content” to include Section 00 91 13 “Addenda”.

1.5.2 Update to Section 00 41 13 “Bid form stipulated sum” - addition of estimated quantities for all unit-price and alternate items.

1.5.3 Update to Section 01 11 00 “Summary of Work”, section 1.5, sub-section A to reflect the (5) unit prices.

1.5.4 Update to Section 00 11 16 “Invitation to Bid”, section 1.5 updated to indicate 240 day duration.

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E. ATTACHMENTS

1.6.1 Sign-in Sheet from Pre-Bid meeting.

1.6.2 Annual Tie-back Safety Anchor Inspection

1.6.3 Ground protection plan

1.6.4 Appendix - Asbestos report

END OF ADDENDUM

DOCUMENT 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROJECT MANUAL – 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 Cover Page 00 01 01 Project Title Page

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawings

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid

00 21 00 Instructions to Bidders 00 25 00 Pre-bid Meetings

00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum

00 43 13 Bid Security Form 00 43 28 Tax Rebate Form

00 45 19 Non-Collusion Affidavit 00 45 36 Equal Opportunity Employment Affidavit

00 52 00 Agreement Form

00 55 00 Notice to Proceed 00 61 00 Bond Forms

00 62 00 Certificate of Insurance 00 72 00 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

00 91 13 Addenda

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 23 00 Alternates

01 26 00 Contract Modifications Procedures 01 29 00 Payment Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 73 00 Execution 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 78 39 Project Record Documents 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training

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DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 74 00 Repair Mortars

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 31 Masonry Tuckpointing

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 16 Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 81 00 Insulated Glass Units

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 Painting and Coating 09 97 00 Cementitious coating

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 14 26 Facility Storm Drains

APPENDIX - ASBESTOS REPORT

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT 00 11 16 – INVITATION TO BID

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1.

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this document.

1.2 Related Sections:

A. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids

B. 00 21 00 Instructions to Bidders

C. 00 25 00 Pre-Bid Meetings

D. 00 41 13 Bid Form – Stipulated Sum

E. 00 43 13 Bid Security Form

F. 00 45 19 Non-Collusion Affidavit

G. 00 45 36 E-Verify Affidavit

1.3 Project Identification:

1. Name: Government Center Exterior Envelope Repair

2. Location: Union County Government Center

Address: 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112

3. Designer: Gensler

Name: Taras Kes

Address: 101 South Tryon Street, Suite 2100, Charlotte, NC 28280

Phone Number: 704-338-0221

4. Owner: Union County, North Carolina

a. The Owner designates persona as its representative and a Point of Contact for this Bid.

Bidders shall restrict all contact and direct all questions regarding this Bid, including questions regarding terms and conditions, and technical specifications, to the Procurement Point of Contact listed below in writing (via email) no later than 10 days prior to the Bid Opening date.

b. Owner’s Point of Contact:

Kyle Hodge, Senior Procurement Specialist Union County Procurement and Contract Management Department 610 Patton Avenue Monroe, NC 28110 704.283.3519 kyle.hodge@unioncountync.gov

1.4 SUMMARY

A. Scope:

1. Replacement of floor drains & surrounding concrete topping slab. Masonry tuckpoint repairs at various brick veneer locations. Concrete spall repairs at various building locations. Guardrail post pocket repairs at selected locations. Sealant replacements at first floor elevated concrete deck joints. Window glass replacement at select locations.

B. Designer / Engineer Identification:

1. Project Designer: Gensler & SKA Consulting Engineers

2. Owner: Union County, North Carolina

C. The project will be constructed in one phase.

D. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following work:

1. October 19, 2026, at 10:00AM

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1.5 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated within the section 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bidders for Bid IFB 2026-042

1.6 BID SECURITY

A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after opening. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.7 DOCUMENTS

A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents. Complete sets of Bidding Documents can be obtained from the Issuing Office as described within the section 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bidders for Bid IFB 2026-042

1.8 Time of completion and liquidated damages

A. Bidders shall begin the Work on receipt of Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within

240 calendar days. Work is subject to liquidated damages of $ 500.00 per day.

1.9 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance and Payment Bond and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

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DOCUMENT 00 41 13 – BID FORM STIPULATED SUM

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BID INFORMATION

Name of Bidder:

Date:

Project Name: Government Center Exterior Envelope Repairs

Owner: Union County

Owner Project Number: IFB 2026-042

Designer: Gensler

Designer Project Number: 059.7122.000

CERTIFICATIONS OF BASE BID

The undersigned Bidder, hereby declares that he has carefully investigated the scope of work and having thoroughly familiarized himself with the Contract Documents relative hereto, and has read all special provisions furnished prior to the opening of the bids; that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed.

The bidder further declares that he and his sub-contractors have fully complied with NCGS 64, Article 2 in regards to E-Verification as required by N.C. General Statute 143-129(j). The bidder agrees to hold the proposed bid price for 90 days.

The bidder proposes and agrees if this proposal is accepted, to contract with Union County Government, in the form of contract specified, to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, machinery, tools, apparatus, transportation, services, fees, permits, etc., to complete the construction of Government Center Exterior Envelope Repairs all in accordance with the aforementioned Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of Union County Government, with definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the General Conditions and the Contract Documents for the lump sum of:

Provide 10% of the base bid price as an Owner contingency allowance and provide a Total Base Bid Price. Any funds not used from this allowance will be returned to the Owner by deduct change order.

A) BASE BID PRICE:

________________________________________________________Dollars ($__________________).

B) OWNERS CONTINGENCY:

________________________________________________________Dollars ($__________________).

C) TOTAL BASE BID PRICE WITH OWNER CONTINGENCY (A+B=C):

Dollars ($ ).

The above amount may be modified by the included Unit Prices and Alternates at the Owner’s sole discretion.

SUB-CONTRACTOR LIST:

The following shall execute subcontracts with the Bidder for the portion of the work indicated:

Specialty Work Sub-Contractor (Name & License No.):

License No.

Specialty Work Sub-Contractor (Name & License No.):

License No.

UNIT PRICES: (Prices shall include installation)

UNIT PRICE 01:

Repair Type ‘FD’ Floor drain installation. Unit of measure: Each (EA). Qty: 6 EA

Dollars ($ )

UNIT PRICE 02:

Repair Type ‘TP’ Tuckpoint mortar joints. Unit of measure: Linear Foot (LF). Qty: 2,300 LF

UNIT PRICE 03:

Repair Type ‘SP’ Partial-depth spall repair. Unit of measure: Square Foot (CF). Qty: 12 CF

________________________________________________ Dollars ($__________________)

UNIT PRICE 04:

Repair Type ‘GR’ Guardrail post repair. Unit of measure: Each (EA). Qty: 21 EA

UNIT PRICE 05:

Repair Type ‘JS’ Joint sealant replacement. Unit of measure: Linear Foot (LF). Qty: 1,300 LF

ALTERNATES: (Prices shall include installation)

ALTERNATE 01:

Repair Type ‘BR’ Brick replacement. Unit of measure: Each (EA). Qty: 5 EA

ALTERNATE 02:

Repair Type ‘GL’ Insulated Glass Unit replacement. Unit of measure: Each (EA). Qty: 18 EA

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ALTERNATE 03:

Repair Type ‘CL’ Curtain wall cleaning. Unit of measure: Each (EA). Qty: 1 EA

TIME OF COMPLETION

The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work of the Contract Documents on a date specified in a written Notice to Proceed to be issues by Owner and shall fully complete the Work within 240 calendar days

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

The undersigned further agrees, stipulates, and fixes as Liquidated Damages if delayed, but not as a penalty, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per calendar day that the undersigned together with the undersigned’s surety shall pay the Owner for each calendar day or part thereof that expires after the date specified for the substantial completion of the work and until the Work is Substantially complete. By bidding, the undersigned hereby agrees to be responsible for liquidated damages.

BID SECURITY:

Accompanying this proposal is a bid security five percent (5%) of the Total Bid Price Sum in accordance with Instructions to Bidders in the form of (check one):

⬜ Bid Bond (AIA Document A310-2010), or

⬜ Cash, or

⬜ Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check.

RECIEPT OF ADDENDA:

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda which will be considered as part of the contract Documents:

Addendum No. Dated Addendum No. Dated

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE:

The undersigned further states that it is a duly licensed contractor for the proposed work in the State of North

Carolina, and that all fees, permits, etc. pursuant to submitting this proposal have been paid in full.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND REPRESENTATIONS:

If notice of acceptance of this bid is given to the undersigned within 90 days after the date of opening of bids, or any time thereafter before this bid is withdrawn, the undersigned will execute and deliver an Agreement in the prescribed form promptly after is has been presented to him for signature. Certificates of Insurance and Performance and Payment bonds shall be furnished to the Owner at the execution of this agreement and as required by North Carolina General Statutes.

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Upon request of the Owner, the undersigned bidder agrees to submit evidence in affidavit form of applicable experience, adequate financial resources, work in hand capacity, adequate organization, and acceptable past performance. Submittal will be in the form of AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement.

Bidder’s qualifications information shall be considered confidential.

The undersigned bidder certifies the neither he/she, nor any official, agent or employee has entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action which is in restraint of free competitive bidding in conjunction with this bid. The person signing this bid form represents that he/she has full authority and representative capacity to execute this Bid Form in the capacity indicated below.

The undersigned agrees that in the case of failure on his part to execute the said contract and the bond within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of contract, the certified check, cash or bid bond accompanying this bid shall be paid into the funs of the Owner’s account set aside for the Project, as liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise, the certified check, cash or bid bond accompanying the Proposal shall be returned to the undersigned.

The undersigned bidder agrees that they are expected to act as Project Expediter and coordinate work of all other contractors.

The firm signing this bid and registered under that name is legally qualified to perform all work included in the scope of the contract as determined by the State of North Carolina, in granting the registration.

PROPOSAL SIGNATURE:

Respectfully submitted this day of , 20 .

(Name of firm or corporation making bid)

By:

Signature and Typed Name

Title:

Address of Bidder:

Bidders N.C. Contractor License No.

Type of License:

Limitations:

Attest:

By:

Title:

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DOCUMENT 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, access, and services necessary to complete the following repairs.

All repairs will be in accordance with applicable requirements of the North Carolina Building Code, latest edition.

1.2 LOCATION OF SITE

A. The Union County Government Center is located at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina.

1.3 BASE BID

A. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform the following work:

1. Repair Type ‘FD’: Disconnect and remove selected existing plaza floor drains and a section of the surrounding topping slab at the first-floor elevated deck. Modify concrete structural slab to receive new drain. Furnish and install new bilevel floor drain and connect to existing storm water drain pipeline. Clean and prepare surrounding concrete structural slab and existing waterproofing membrane and apply new liquid-applied waterproofing coating system to tie-in new drain to existing waterproofing membrane. Install and cure new concrete topping slab, providing slope to drain.

2. Repair Type ‘TP’: Tuckpoint (Repoint) selected deteriorated mortar joints between existing bricks.

General locations for tuckpointing are shown on drawings.

3. Repair Type ‘SP’: Perform partial depth, concrete spall repairs at localized horizontal, vertical, and overhead concrete in locations shown on drawings. After mortar cures, prepare surfaces and apply cementitious Portland-cement coating to patches and onto the surrounding coated concrete surfaces to cover patches and to protect, blend and provide uniform appearance.

4. Repair Type ‘GP’: Selectively remove localized section of concrete around existing steel guardrail post, where posts penetrate into concrete (pockets). Clean and coat existing guardrail post. Mix and install epoxy mortar within ‘pocket,’ providing sloped surface to direct water away from post. Apply cove bead of sealant at base of guardrail post.

5. Repair Type ‘JS’: Selectively remove existing sealants at first-floor elevated concrete plaza deck. Clean and prepare surfaces and install new backer rod and joint sealants.

1.4 ALTERNATE ITEMS

A. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform the following work.

1. Repair Type ‘BR’: Remove selected existing cracked or damaged brick masonry units. Furnish and install new brick masonry to match existing.

2. Repair Type ‘GL’: Remove and dispose selected existing glazing (insulated glass) units at locations shown on drawings. Field measure, furnish and install new replacement glazing units and other accessories into existing aluminum frames for complete installation. New glazing shall match existing glazing.

3. Repair Type ‘CL’: Clean existing curtain wall window system, including glazing (insulated glass) units and anodized aluminum window frames. Remove existing corrosion and unsound anodized coating from the window frames. Apply new primer and polyurethane sealer/coating system to entire aluminum curtainwall frame system. Prior to initiating this repair, Contractor shall perform mockup(s) in localized area(s) to demonstrate complete repair. Obtain Owner’s approval of mockup prior to proceeding with full repair.

1.5 UNIT RATE ITEMS

A. Landscaping costs to remove and replace shrubs to allow installation of scaffolding/access at base of perimeter walls - include (5) unit price.

1.6 PERMITS

A. Contractor will obtain and pay for all necessary permits for work described in specifications and drawings to meet all requirements of City of Monroe, Union County and North Carolina.

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1.7 COORDINATION ISSUES

A. Contractor will coordinate his schedule of work and work activities with Owner and Owner’s representatives. These schedules will be updated at coordination meetings at site.

1.8 STAGING AREA AND FIELD OFFICE

A. Temporary Field Office: Contractor may provide and maintain a suitable temporary field office onsite as located by Owner for his own use and to be available to Owner and Engineer during normal working hours.

A storage and staging area will be designated in pre-bid meeting.

B. Material Storage: Construction materials may be stored on construction site (in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations). Storage will be in staging area designated in pre-bid meeting unless otherwise approved by Owner in writing.

C. Field office and material storage will not be placed in locations that will cause a hazard to pedestrians, block site access of emergency vehicle traffic, or block access to vehicle traffic.

D. Contractor will not wash debris including repair mortar, mortar residue, coatings, etc. from tools and equipment into storm sewer system.

1.9 TEMPORARY WATER AND ELECTRICITY

A. Incidental water and available electricity for construction purposes will be provided by Owner at no cost and at locations as directed by Owner. All connections and extensions of these utilities and removal of such at end of project will be responsibility of Contractor to accommodate requirements of his project. Contractor will provide all other required utilities. Any electricity requirements for equipment other than power available at site will be provided by Contractor at no cost to Owner.

1.10 TEMPORARY TOILET FACILITIES

A. Owner's restrooms and other facilities will not be used by any personnel involved in work. Contractor will provide all sanitary conveniences and water for all construction personnel as required by public authorities having jurisdiction over such matters.

1.11 PARKING

A. Contractor will use parking areas designated by Owner for parking during construction. It will be Contractor's responsibility to police entire area and maintain it in a clean condition throughout project.

1.12 PROTECTION

A. Protection will consist (in general) of the following

1. All landscaping around building will be protected by Contractor. Owner will coordinate and be responsible for any required pruning of trees adjacent buildings. Contractor will replace landscaping damaged due to work and fine grade any lawn area, which is disturbed and will reseed after work is complete.

2. Contractor will protect all streets, parking areas, and walks, and will make all necessary repairs at his own expense. Any vehicle(s) that receives paint or material spillage resulting from Contractor’s work will be repaired to satisfaction of vehicle owner at sole and complete expense of Contractor.

3. Contractor will protect private roads, entrances, and walks. He will maintain them during course of work and will repair all damages to same at his own expense.

4. Contractor will protect all existing buildings and will repair all damages to buildings at its own expense.

1.13 SAFETY

A. Contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with work. Contractor will comply with all safety and other applicable requirements concerning all phases of this project including but not limited to all applicable regulations of OSHA and EPA. Contractor will handle all products with appropriate precautions and care as stated on Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) for each product.

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1.14 GUARD LIGHTS

A. Contractor will provide and maintain guard lights at all barricades, obstructions, roads, or sidewalks, and at all entrances and exits where his work affects the use of these areas.

1.15 CONTRACTOR'S SUPERVISION

A. Contractor will assign and maintain a single person as "project superintendent" on this project.

Superintendent will be multilingual, if necessary, to clearly communicate with Owner’s representatives, Engineer, and crew. Same superintendent will start project and see it to its final completion. Only a medical condition, employment termination, or Owner requirement will be acceptable cause for a change in superintendent.

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Annual Tie-back Safety Anchor Inspection

500 North Main Street

Monroe, North Carolina 28112

RSE Project No. 25-264 Report Date: December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025

Mr. Frank Stegall Facilities and Fleet Supervisor Zone 1 Union County Government 500 North Main Street | Suite 100 Monroe, North Carolina 28112 Telephone: (704) 305-4522

Subject: Annual Tie-back Safety Anchor Inspection Report

500 North Main Street Monroe North Carolina RSE Project No. 25-264

Dear Mr. Stegall, ReStruct Engineering (RSE) has performed a visual inspection of the tie-back safety anchors on the building located at 500 North Main Street in Monroe, North Carolina. The purpose of this inspection was to provide substantial compliance with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which require that the tie-back safety anchors be visually inspected by a competent person at an interval not to exceed 12 months. These services were authorized by you on December 15, 2025.

Project Background It is our understanding that Union County manages the subject building. The building is subject to OSHA Regulations - CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 29 Part 1910 “Occupational Safety and Health Standards” and CFR 29 Part 1926 “Safety and Health Regulations for Construction”. According to OSHA 1910.27(b)(i), tie-back safety anchors used for rope descent must be inspected annually by a qualified person.

According to our records, the safety anchors were previously load tested and certified in February 2020 by PM&A. Based on the load testing report and our observations, the existing rooftop safety equipment system consists of 24 points identified for use as tie-back safety anchors, labeled C1 through C24. Anchors labeled C1 through C24 consist of existing structural steel columns.

Observations RSE’s field representative visited the subject building on December 15, 2025, for the annual visual inspection of the rooftop safety equipment. Observations were performed from the main roof level of the subject building where certified tie-back safety anchors are present. Each of the tie-back safety anchors were visually inspected and photographed. The photographs will be retained for comparison in future annual inspections. The following observations were noted during our site visit:

• The tie-back safety anchors appear to be in good condition.

Conclusions Based on our observations and provided documents, the observed rooftop safety equipment appears to be in substantial compliance with applicable OSHA regulations. The observed rooftop safety equipment components appear to be in good overall condition and may be used as rooftop safety equipment tie-backs in concert with suspended staging or as anchorage points for personal fall arrest equipment.

RSE recommends that the rooftop safety equipment be inspected on an annual basis as required by OSHA regulations. The next annual inspection should be scheduled and performed by December 2026. The subject tie-back safety anchors should be load tested and certified again by February 2030.

Equipment Usage Recommendations RSE recommends the following based upon our observations and test results for the tie-back safety anchors:

• The existing safety equipment layout incorporates anchorage points located within 15 feet of an unprotected edge. Exterior maintenance vendors should be secured to another anchorage point when approaching equipment within 15 feet of an unprotected edge per OSHA regulations.

• We recommend that the vendors who perform façade access or work at unprotected edges secure their safety lifelines and equipment to the anchorage points that have been certified as required by OSHA regulations. Each employee must secure their safety line to a separate anchorage point.

• Rope descent systems employing counterweights, parapet wall clamps, cornice hooks, and other similar non-permanent anchorages should be secured to certified tie-back safety anchors as required by OSHA 1910.27(b)(2)(v).

• We recommend that any primary line, lifeline and tie-back line, shall be attached with minimal slack to an identified anchorage point in a straight line with no more than 15 degrees angulation, as recommended by International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA).

• We recommend that all primary and secondary lines be tied to separate tie-back safety anchors.

Never tie a primary and secondary line to the same tie-back safety anchor.

• This report should be submitted to the building exterior maintenance vendors for review prior to conducting activities that may require the use of rooftop safety equipment. Vendors should sign an acknowledgement letter stating that they have read, understand, and will comply with the recommendations provided herein.

• Other rooftop components including, but not limited to mechanical equipment, vent pipes, and exposed structural framing should not be used as an anchorage point until it has been load tested as required by OSHA regulations.

• Building exterior maintenance vendors should not construct horizontal lifeline systems between anchorage points unless designed by a registered professional engineer.

• The building exterior maintenance vendor utilizing temporary outrigger and davit system components is responsible for properly assembling and maintaining these components while using them.

• It is the responsibility of the building exterior maintenance vendors using the rooftop safety equipment to ensure that all lifelines are properly secured to the anchorage points.

• The compliant rooftop safety equipment should be visually inspected on an annual basis per OSHA regulations. Additionally, the existing rooftop safety equipment components must be load tested every ten years or after an accident as required by OSHA regulations and as recommended by the

IWCA.

• Our observations were limited to the roof areas containing compliant rooftop safety equipment and it was not the intent of this survey to locate every existing defect with the building or the safety equipment components. Defects may exist that were not observable at the time of our site visit or additional degradation may occur with time that was not evident, or had not yet occurred, at the time of our site visit.

Closure We appreciate the opportunity to provide this engineering service. We cannot account for further distress or deterioration that occurs following our site visit. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us.

Respectfully Submitted, Brian M. Rivers, PE Principal

Appendix A – Tie-back Safety Anchor Plan Appendix B – Typical Tie-back Safety Anchor Photographs

Appendix A

Tie-back Safety Anchor Plan

500 NORTH MAIN STREET - SAFETY EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

SCALE: 1" = 20'-0"

GENERAL NOTES

1. TIE-BACK SAFETY ANCHORS LABELED C1 THROUGH C24 WERE LOAD TESTED IN FEBRUARY 2020. THE TIE-BACK SAFETY ANCHORS LABELED C1 THROUGH C24

SHOULD BE LOAD TESTED AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2030, AFTER AN ACCIDENT, OR FOLLOWING ROOF REPLACEMENT.

2. THE ROOFTOP SAFETY EQUIPMENT LOAD TESTED IN FEBRUARY 2020 SHOULD BE VISUALLY INSPECTED ANNUALLY AS REQUIRED BY OSHA REGULATIONS.

3. THE EXISTING SAFETY EQUIPMENT LAYOUT INCORPORATES ANCHORS POINTS LOCATED WITHIN 15 FEET OF AN UNPROTECTED EDGE. EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE VENDORS SHOULD BE SECURED TO ANOTHER ANCHORAGE POINT OR HORIZONTAL LIFELINE WHEN APPROACHING EQUIPMENT WITHIN 15 FEET OF AN

UNPROTECTED EDGE PER OSHA REGULATIONS.

4. PM&A RECOMMENDS THAT ANY PRIMARY LINE, LIFELINE, AND TIE-BACK LINE, SHALL BE ATTACHED WITH MINIMAL SLACK TO AN IDENTIFIED ANCHORAGE POINT IN

A STRAIGHT LINE WITH NO MORE THAN 15 DEGREES ANGULATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY IWCA.

5. PM&A RECOMMENDS THAT ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LINES BE TIED TO SEPARATE TIE-BACK SAFETY ANCHORS. NEVER TIE A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

LINE TO THE SAME TIE-BACK SAFETY ANCHOR.

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Appendix B

Tie-back Safety Anchor Photographs

PHOTOGRAPHS – RSE PROJECT NO. 25-264

Typical tie-back safety anchor Typical tie-back safety anchor

Overall view of roof level Overall view of roof level

Dwg.#

GROUND PROTECTION

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1/8" = 1'-0"

250046-S2003.DWG

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F E

G C

B A

20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"20'-0"

240'-0"

N

A

A

A

A

EXIST. BUILDING EGRESS OR PRIMARY

ACCESS WAY TO REMAIN OPEN AT ALL

TIMES DURING THE WORK.

EXIST. BUILDING ENTRANCE THAT CAN BE

TEMPORARILY CLOSED BY CONTRACTOR WHILE

OVERHEAD WORK IS BEING PERFORMED.

COORDINATE CLOSURE AND DURATION OF

CLOSURE IN ADVANCE WITH OWNER.

EXIST. MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE - PROVIDE

OVERHEAD PROTECTION TUNNEL.

A

A

GENERAL NOTES -

GROUND PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION:

1. THE BUILDING WILL REMAIN IN USE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC DURING

CONSTRUCTION.

2. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL SAFETY/PROTECTION

PLAN CLEARLY INDICATING MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED AT

EGRESS OR PRIMARY ACCESS WAYS WHEN OVERHEAD WORK IS BEING

PERFORMED.

3. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROVED PROTECTION

MEASURES AT EGRESS OR PRIMARY ACCESS WAYS WHICH SHALL

REMAIN OPEN AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE OF

PEDESTRIANS. PROTECTIONS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT

NECESSARILY LIMITED TO COVERED WALKWAYS (OVERHEAD

PROTECTION), RAILINGS, BARRICADES, BARRIERS, FENCING, AND

SIGNAGE.

4. PROTECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH

CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 33

"SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION".

EXIST. BUILDING EGRESS OR PRIMARY

ACCESS WAY TO REMAIN OPEN AT ALL

TIMES DURING THE WORK.

LEGEND:

EXIST. SIDEWALK

BLDG. ACCESS WAY.