Specs_Lick Fork Lake Facility.docx

USDA Forest Service Lick Fork Lake – ARRA Facility Maintenance Long Cane Ranger District Sumter National Forest

February 2010

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 - Summary of Work

A. General

The intent of this contract is to provide the specified maintenance and improvements to Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract provisions of this contract. Work shall include but not be limited to the following:

Asphalt Trail Construction; cut and fill to grade trails and parking lots using onsite material

· Expand parking loop at boat ramp with new asphalt surfacing, parking striping and wheel stops

· Demolish existing paved foot trails and parking bollards

· Provide and install parking wheel stops for the parking lots as well as the signage designated for the new handicapped accessible parking area

· Install new concrete picnic tables and grills, ADA compliant.

· Re-roof existing facilities, indicated in the drawings, with new metal roofing.

· Plant landscaping trees and provide for erosion control through seeding, mulching and silt fence placement.

01050 - Field Engineering

A. The locations of all proposed new work relative to existing features are indicated on the construction drawings.

01060 - Regulatory Requirements

A. The Contractor shall obtain all local and state permits that may be required for this project.

01300 - Submittals

A. Submittals as required in individual sections shall be submitted to the CO by the Contractor.

B. Construction Schedule - A proposed schedule of work for the project construction shall be submitted to the CO for approval before starting construction.

C. Estimated Cost Breakdown - Contractor shall submit to the CO a detailed listing of his estimated costs for constructing the project including labor and materials. The listing shall be submitted prior to beginning construction.

D. The Contractor shall be required to furnish submittals on items he intends to use other than the brand names listed in the specifications. Design modifications to accommodate these items will be the responsibility of the Contractor and no additional compensation shall be allowed for those modifications. Submittals shall be made within fifteen (15) days prior to commencing any work that relates to the respective submittal. Submittals shall include the following:

1. Product name and model number

2. Manufacturer

3. Product description

4. Technical data

5. Warranty

01510 - Temporary Utilities

A. Electricity - No electricity is available in the immediate vicinity of the site. The Contractor shall provide for any temporary power service needed. If generators are used, they shall be removed from the site at the end of each work day.

B. Water - Potable water is not available at the site.

C. Sanitary - Sanitary facilities are not available at the site.

01533 - Barricades

A. Contractor shall furnish and erect all fencing and/or barricades required to separate areas of construction from public access. Contractor shall submit a plan to CO for approval showing the location and materials of all barricades. All barricades shall be maintained until the completion of the project.

01635 - Protection of Adjacent Areas

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting from damage all adjacent areas and existing improvements around or near the project site. All damage to areas caused by construction activities or equipment shall be immediately reported to the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing all damaged areas as directed by the COR.

01710 - Clean Up

A. The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction areas, including storage areas used by the Contractor, free from accumulations of waste material or rubbish on a daily basis and, prior to the completion of the work, remove any rubbish and all tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government from these premises.

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02070 - Selective Demolition

A. General

1. This section covers the selective demolition as shown on the drawings.

B. Products

1. None

C. Execution

1. All material designated to be removed shall be disposed of off the project site and government land.

2. Contractor shall provide all fill material necessary for backfilling demolition items. Compaction of the backfill shall be to the density of the adjacent soil and extend to the original ground level. Contractor may use excess excavated material for backfilling as approved by the COR.

3. Material to be salvaged shall be protected from damage and delivered to areas designated on the drawings or as directed by the COR.

02110 - Clearing

A. General

1. Work included in this section covers clearing, grubbing, and removal of all vegetation within the construction areas as shown on the site plan or specified herein.

2. Trees larger than four inches in diameter shall not be removed without prior approval of the COR. Trees designated to remain will be flagged or otherwise identified by the COR.

3. Trees that are designated to remain but interfere with proposed structures or improvements shall not be removed without prior approval of the COR.

B. Products

1. None

C. Execution

1. Clearing and grubbing shall consist of clearing the designated area of all brush and other vegetation, rubbish, and other objectionable material, and shall include grubbing stumps larger than three inches in diameter and matted roots.

a. Trees shall be felled to not damage trees outside of the construction limits or trees that are to be saved.

b. Any tree designated to remain that is damaged by the Contractor shall be reported to the COR.

c. Trees that are damaged shall have the damaged area trimmed smooth and shaped in a V configuration with the V pointed down for drainage.

2. All brush stumps, roots, rotten wood, and other refuse from clearing and grubbing operation shall be disposed of off of government land unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

3. Contractor shall backfill all stump holes to the existing ground level and compact the material to the density of the adjacent soil. Excess excavated material may be used for backfilling as approved by the COR.

4. Contractor may trim existing trees with prior approval from the COR.

02210 - Site Grading

A. General

1. This item covers all required site grading, including footing excavation and backfilling as well as the final dressing of the site.

2. All work shall be done in accordance with details shown on the plans and herein specified.

B. Products

1. Existing soil removed from excavations.

2. Borrow material, as needed, furnished by the Contractor and approved by the CO.

3. Top soil shall be furnished by the Contractor and approved by the CO.

C. Execution

1. Excavation shall produce surfaces to the lines and grades shown on the drawing.

2. Backfill material shall be compacted to the same density as adjacent ground.

3. Existing gravel shall be removed and stockpiled during construction operations. After completion of the shelter, the gravel shall be replaced and compacted as shown on the drawings.

4. All excess excavated material shall be removed from government land.

02250 - Compaction Control and Testing

A. General

1. This section covers all compaction for earth fills.

B. Products

1. Material used for fills and backfills shall consist of crushed stone, ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches. No fines shall be allowed.

C. Execution

1. The ground on which the fill or backfill material is to be placed shall be firm, dry, unfrozen, and cleared of all debris.

02434 - Culverts

A. General

1. This section covers the furnishing and installing of the arch culvert which will support the road over Cedar Creek.

B. Products

1. Reinforced concrete pipe shall conform to AASHTO M 170 for the diameters shown on the drawings.

2. Riprap shall be hard, durable rock that is angular in shape, resistant to weathering, and graded in a range of 90 to 165 pounds.

C. Execution

1. Install culvert at location shown on the drawings.

2. Place backfill in horizontal layers that, when compacted do not exceed six inches in depth. Compact each layer to the density of the adjacent ground.

3. Install riprap as shown on the drawings.

02456 - Parking Wheel Stops

A. General

1. This section covers the furnishing and installing of parking wheel stops and all accessories and components.

B. Products

1. Wheel stops shall be concrete precast units to the size and dimensions as shown on the drawings

2. 1/2" rebar with oversize head (3/4" - 1" diameter flat head.

C. Execution

1. Install wheel stops as shown on the drawings and in accordance with the manufactures instructions.

02485 - Seeding

A. General

1. Grass seed shall be as follows:

Common Name % by Weight % Purity % Germination

Kty Bluegrass 30% 90% 90%

Cert. Fenwell Fescue 70% 95% 90%

2. Commercial fertilizer shall be complete fertilizer, 10-10-10, and shall conform to the applicable State fertilizer laws. Fertilizers shall be uniform in composition, dry and free flowing, and shall be delivered to the site in the original, unopened containers, each bearing the manufacturers guaranteed analysis. Any fertilizer which becomes caked or otherwise damaged, making it unsuitable for use will not be accepted.

3. Contractor shall furnish all necessary hose, equipment, attachments, and accessories for the adequate irrigation of seeded area as may be required to complete the work as specified.

4. Mulch shall consist of straw or hay that is free from noxious weeds, mold or other objectionable material.

C. Execution

1. Time of Seeding

a. Seeding operations shall be conducted from August through September or March through April. However, under no circumstances shall seeding take place when soil is excessively wet, frozen, or partially frozen.

b. Seeding outside of the above dates must be approved by the COR. Contractor shall submit a substitute seed that will grow outside the seeding dated as listed above and provide permanent ground cover.

c. If no suitable substitute seed is submitted, then all disturbed areas shall be heavily mulched to prevent erosion until the next seeding dates.

02490 - LANDSCAPE WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. This work shall consist of furnishing and planting of plant material and miscellaneous landscape work as shown on the drawings.

PART 2 - MATERIALS

A. Plants - Plants shall be vigorous, healthy, and normal habit of growth, free of mechanical injury or injury from sun, wind, or cold, disease, insects, insect eggs, and larvae. Plants shall be nursery grown stock of the sizes and types listed on the drawings and in these specifications.

1. All plants will be subject to inspection before and after planting by the Forest Service. Any plants not meeting these specifications and/or found to be in an unhealthy or improperly maintained condition or that have been improperly planted or damaged will be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

2. Any plant substitution either in type, size, or container, must have prior approval and be listed by botanical name, size, and root container.

3. All plants are to have growers' labels and are to be left on the plant after planting.

B. Fertilizer - The fertilizer shall be tightly compressed, long lasting, slow-release fertilizer tablets weighing 21 grams, with an analysis of 20-10-5 as manufactured by Agriform (or equal). Place 2 tablets at each plant as shown on the drawings unless otherwise indicated. Fertilizer shall be in containers with the name and guaranteed analysis of contents clearly marked. Fertilizer, which has become wet or otherwise, damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted.

C. Bark Mulch - Bark mulch, when called for on the plans, shall be shredded fibrous mulch (bark mulch). Ninety percent of the bark components shall be 1/2-inch by 3-inches and smaller. The bark mulch shall be free of bark chips larger than 1-inch by 5-inches. Sap wood chips shall not comprise more than 1/3 of the bark mulch.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Care and Storage of Plants - All plants require proper and careful loading, transporting, unloading, storage and handling until they are planted to insure their healthy growth. Pick up the plants from the supplier as close to the time of planting as possible. All plants are to be planted in the season that they are picked up or delivered.

B. Preparation of Planting Area - Till soil to a minimum depth of 8 inches before planting trees, shrubs, or groundcovers, on all contiguous planting areas that are outlined and specifically shown on the plans. Remove and dispose of all undesirable materials (rocks, clumps of sod, wood chunks, etc.) off the site. Spread 2 inches of peat moss over these areas and till into the planting area to achieve a uniform distribution. Each area shall be approved for planting by the Contracting Officer.

C. Planting - Stake the location for each plant, as shown on the drawings, prior to planting and approval by the Contracting Officer. Notify the Contracting Officer not less than 48-hours prior to beginning planting operations. Plant as detailed on the drawings and in these specifications. Follow the planting, backfilling and fertilizer procedures as outlined and shown in the drawings. Cover the top of the backfilled planting hole and adjacent planting area (or just the planting circle in the case of individual plants) with 2-inches (settled measurement) of the specified bark mulch when shown or called for in the drawings.

D. Maintenance of Planting Areas - Maintain the planting areas and plants in a satisfactory condition, including watering, until final acceptance of the contract. Plant all plants a minimum of 30 days prior to final acceptance of the contract. The Contracting Officer shall accept only trees, shrubs, and groundcover which are alive, green, healthy and in good condition at the time of final acceptance of the contract. Replant plants not accepted at the locations shown on the drawings. Water and protect replanted stock for an additional 30 days before being considered for final acceptance.

E. Cleanup - Remove all debris caused by his operation prior to acceptance. Dispose of all materials off the site or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

02612 - Asphalt Paving

A. General

1. This section covers the construction of new asphalt pavement overlayment, paint striping and paint symbols for the new trail and parking loop. It shall also include the cutting and patching of the existing pavement as required to establish a sound and uniform base for the overlayment.

2. Contractor shall submit a job mix formula to the COR for approval.

B. Products

1. Tack Coat - Tack coat shall consist of asphalt cement or emulsified asphalt with an application rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gallons per square yard. Other than RS and CRS grades, the emulsified asphalt may be diluted with up to 50% water at the manufacturing plant.

2. Asphalt Pavement - Asphalt pavement shall be Type I, Hot Bituminous Plant Mix in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requirements.

3. Marking Paint - Alkyd-resin type, ready-mixed complying with AASHTO M248, Type 1; color: White and Blue.

C. Execution

1. The existing pavement surfaces shall be approved by the COR before placing the prime/tack coats and bituminous mixture.

2. All holes, broken edges and defective areas in the existing pavement shall be removed and cleaned to a sound base, backfilled with bituminous material and compacted to the density of the surrounding material. All cracks in existing pavements shall be filled with a liquid bituminous material.

3. All cutting of the existing pavement shall be performed with a mechanical saw. Cuts shall be made perpendicular and/or parallel to the centerline. No cutting of pavement will be allowed after the new pavement and overlay have been constructed.

4. Trucks used for hauling bituminous mixtures shall have tight, clean, smooth metal beds that have been thinly coated with a material to prevent the mixture from adhering to the beds. Truck beds shall be drained prior to loading.

5. Bituminous pavers shall be self-contained, power-propelled units, provided with an adjustable activated-screed or strike-off assembly, heated if necessary, and capable of spreading and finishing courses of bituminous plant mix material in widths and thickness shown on the drawings.

6. Rollers shall be in accordance with the following:

a. Steel-wheel rollers, other than vibratory, shall be capable of exerting a force of not less than 250 pounds per inch of width of compression roll or rolls.

b. Pneumatic-tire rollers shall have smooth tread tires of equal size that will provide a uniform compacting pressure for the full width of the roller and capable of exerting a ground pressure of at least 80 psi.

7. The bituminous mixture or coatings shall not be placed when weather conditions prevent the proper handling or finishing, when underlying base course is frozen, when raining, when the average underlying surface temperatures are less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, or when the atmospheric temperature in the shade is less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. On areas where irregularities or unavoidable obstacles make the use of mechanical spreading and finishing equipment impracticable, the mixture may be placed and finished by hand tools.

9. Contact surfaces of curbing, steps, concrete walks or other structures shall be painted with a thin, uniform coating of bituminous tack coat prior to placing bituminous mixture against them.

10. Initial breakdown rolling shall be accomplished while the mix temperature exceeds 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Rolling shall be completed while mix temperature exceeds 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

11. Along forms, curbs, headers, walls and other places not accessible to the rollers, the mixture shall be thoroughly compacted with hot hand tampers, smoothing irons or mechanical tampers.

12. Placing of the bituminous mixture shall be continuous. Rollers shall not pass over the unprotected end of a freshly laid mixture. Transverse joints shall be formed by cutting back into the previous run to expose the full depth of the course. Heat shall be applied to contact surfaces of transverse joints just before any additional mixture is placed against the previously rolled material.

13. Material trimmed from the edges and any other discarded bituminous mixture shall be removed from the roadway and disposed of by the Contractor off of government land.

14. Sampling and Testing of Bituminous Mixture.

a. The following tests shall be performed by a State approved certified testing laboratory.

i. Gradation - in accordance with AASHTO T-30.

ii. Bituminous content - in accordance with AASHTO T-164.

iii. Compaction - in accordance with AASHTO T-230.

iv. Thickness - from core samples.

b. Tolerance allowed for gradation ± 0.5%.

c. Tolerance allowed for bitumen content ± 0.5%.

d. Compaction shall equal or exceed 92% of the relative maximum density of the job mix formula.

e. The top surface shall be tested by the Contractor in the presence of the COR with a 10-foot straightedge. The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straightedge shall not deviate at any point more than 3/8 inches.

f. The total compacted thickness of the mixture shall not vary more than 1/4 inches from the specified thickness. The compacted thickness shall not be consistently below or above the specified thickness.

g. The pavement width shall not vary more than ± 2 inches from the specified width and shall not be consistently narrower or wider than the specified width.

h. Frequency of testing shall be as follows:

i. Three core samples from parking area as designated by the COR.

15. Traffic and Lane Markings

a. Cleaning: Sweep and clean surface to eliminate loose material and dust.

b. Striping: Use alkyd base traffic land marking paint, factory-mixed, quick- drying, and nonbleeding.

c. Do not apply traffic and lane marking paint until layout and placement have been verified with COR.

d. Apply paint with mechanical equipment to produce uniform straight edges. Apply at manufacturer's recommended rate to provide minimum 12 to 15 mils dry film thickness.

e. All lane and parking space markings and symbols shall be as shown on the drawings.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - Concrete Formwork

A. General

1. This section covers all formwork, expansion joints, and related accessories.

B. Products

1. Forms shall be wood, plywood, hardboard or metal and shall be approved by the COR. Formwork shall meet requirements of ACI 347.

2. Form oil shall be nonstaining type.

C. Execution

1. Forms shall be built tight, in proper alignment and adequate to resist the stresses of concrete placement without deformation.

2. Forms shall be constructed to produce the required concrete surface.

3. Expansion and contraction joints shall be formed as indicated on the drawings.

03200 - Concrete Reinforcement

A. General

1. This section covers all concrete reinforcement and its accessories.

2. The latest editions of the following specifications and code shall govern:

a. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

b. ASTM Designation A615

c. ASTM Designation A185

B. Products

1. Reinforcing steel shall comply with ASTM Designation A615, intermediate grade 40.

2. Reinforcing mesh shall comply with ASTM Designation A-185 and shall be gage and mesh as indicated.

C. Execution

1. Reinforcement bars and mesh shall conform to the sizes and spacings as shown.

2. Field bending and cutting will be permitted if performed in accordance with above listed code.

3. Reinforcement shall be free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, mill scale, and loose or thick rust when concrete is placed.

4. Woven wire mesh shall be hooked and/or supported during the placement of concrete slabs to insure proper embedment as detailed.

5. Anchorage and accessories shall be accurately placed as shown and held rigidly in position during placing of concrete.

6. Depth of cover, radius of bends, and deformations shall be in accordance with ACI-318.

03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

A. General

1. This section covers cast-in-place concrete, including curing and finishing of concrete.

2. The latest editions of the following specifications and recommended practices shall govern:

a. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

b. ACI 306 - Recommended Practice for Winter Concrete.

c. ACI 305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concrete.

B. Products

1. Aggregate shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-33, and shall be well graded from fine to coarse within designated limits.

2. Portland Cement shall comply with ASTM Designation C-150, Type 1. Supplier shall provide mill certification of compliance with specification.

3. Water shall be clean, fresh, and free from injurious amounts of minerals or foreign substances.

4. Additives, air entrainment agents shall comply with ASTM C-260.

5. Liquid curing membrane shall be Type 1-D or Type 2 in accordance with ASTM C-309.

6. Joint filler shall be 3/8 inches thick, cane fiber, bituminous saturated.

7. Concrete Mix Design

a. All concrete shall have a minimum "compressive strength" of 3000 psi at 28 days.

1. "Ready-Mixed Concrete" may be employed if the time interval between mixing at the plant and discharge into the form does not exceed 1-1/2 hours.

2. All concrete shall be placed within 1-1/2 hours from the time of mixing.

a. No concrete shall be placed after it has started its initial set.

b. No concrete with a temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit shall be placed.

3. Concrete shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid segregation of the mixture.

a. Concrete shall be spread in horizontal layers when practicable.

b. No concrete shall be freely dropped more than five feet.

c. Depositing a large quantity of concrete and flowing or working it along the forms will not be permitted.

4. Mechanical vibrators shall be used for consolidation of concrete. Concrete shall be consolidated within fifteen minutes after placement. If consolidation of concrete with mechanical vibrators is impractical, hand tamping, rodding, and spading will be permitted.

5. Concrete shall be placed and protected as specified for temperature conditions.

6. Concrete plant standards and truck mixer and agitator standards shall be as recommended by the National Ready Mix Association.

7. Finishing

a. All finishes shall be made without the use of cement or other dusting products.

b. Concrete shall be struck to proper grade, float troweled, and broom finished.

c. At all exposed, formed surfaces, remove all ties fill all form tie holes and imperfections; i.e., "honeycombing", with dry cement mortar, remove all lines, and then "sack" or finish to match adjacent surfaces.

8. Concrete shall be protected against rapid drying and kept moist for seven days by covering with liquid membrane curing compounds.

9. Testing

a. Concrete shall have a minimum 28 day breaking strength of 3000 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation C-39.

b. The COR on the project will make test cylinders from the concrete being incorporated in the project, and send them to a Forest Service approved laboratory for testing.

c. Slump testing will be performed by the COR in accordance with ASTM Standard Method C-143. Slump shall not exceed three inches for vibrated concrete or five inches for nonvibrated concrete.

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 - Rough Carpentry

A. General

1. This section includes all lumber, plywood and fasteners required for the construction of the shelter post replacements and parking bollard installations.

2. Grading and Standards

a. Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Larch, Ponderosa Pin, White Fir, and Western Red Cedar shall conform to the latest grading rules of the Western Wood Products Association. All lumber shall be grade certified by the Association.

b. Southern Pine shall conform to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau. All lumber shall be grade certified by the Association.

c. Millwork shall conform to the "Manual of Millwork" of the Architectural Woodwork Institute.

d. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 19%.

e. Pressure treated lumber shall be treated in accordance with the following:

i. Above Ground - 0.25 pcf CCA

ii. Ground Contact - 0.40 pcf CCA

B. Products

1. All structural framing lumber, timber, and columns shall be No. 1 grade, Southern Pine, S4S, pressure treated.

3. Fasteners: All nails, screws, bolts, buts, lag bolts, shall be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-153 or shall be Type 304 stainless steel.

4. Steel bolts shall be Grade A, ASTM A-307 with hex nuts and flat washers where required.

C. Execution

1. Set carpentry to required levels and lines with members plumb and true to line and cut and fitted.

2. Hammer or tool marks or marred surfaces and edges will not be acceptable on any exposed finished surfaces and, as evidence of inferior workmanship, shall be cause for the rejection of such work.

3. Prepare all woodwork installed by cleaning and sanding as required to receive finishes specified in Section 09900, Painting.

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL PROTECTION & MOISTURE CONTROL

07412 – PREFORMED METAL ROOFING

PART 1 GENERAL

A. This section covers all metal roofing and related items.

B. Related work described in other sections includes flashing and sheet metal work.

C. Surfaces to which roofing is to be applied shall be smooth, even, sound, clean and dry, and free of defects that would adversely affect the application of this work. Surfaces that do not meet the tolerances imposed within the sections governing their installation or which contain defects shall be repaired or replaced prior to installation of this work.

D. Deliver roofing materials to the job site in manufacturer’s original unopened packaging and store in accordance with their recommendations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

A. Roofing material shall be metal roofing panels, 29 guage minimum, model “5V Panels”as manufactured by Coastal Metals Service or equal. Color shall be “Brown”. Panels shall be full length of roof. No overlaps will be allowed. Ridge cap, fascia, gable trim and flashing shall be by Coastal Metal Service or equal. Distibutor for Coastal Metal Service 5V Panels is Best Distributing, 1-800-683-7157.

(Final color selections shall be made and approved by C.O.R. prior to ordering product.)

B. Underlayment shall be one layer of 30lb. asphalt saturated felt or two (2) layers of 15lb. felt with all edges lapped a minimum of 4”, installed perpendicular to roof slope.

C. Fasteners for matal roofing panels shall be 1” minimum screws as furnished by the metal roofing manufacturer. Screws shall be installed as recommended by the roofing manufacturer.

D. Flashing for skylight shall be 0.019” thick aluminum, fabricated for flashing purposes. Color shall match metal roofing.

E. Sealant shall be General Electric “Silpruf”, or equal, silicone sealant. Use in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.

PART 3 EXECUTION

A. Install one (1) ply of felt (30lb.) or two (2) plies of 15lb. felt to structure in accordance with written instructions of metal roofing manufacturer. Install metal roof panels, trim, ridge cap, and flashing in accordance with written instructions of manufacturer.

B. Contractor shall cover uncompleted areas of the roof with plastic and secure in place during inclement weather or at the end of a workday if inclement weather is forecasted.

C. Seal flashing as necessary for a watertight seal around skylight and/or other roof penetrations.

07620 - FLASHING AND TRIM

PART 1 GENERAL

A. This section covers all sheet metal work and related items.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

A. Soffit vent EVA8M by Browning Metal Products Company.

B. Metal fascia shall be aluminum (0.019” thick). Color shall match roof panels.

C. Ridge vent shall of the same material and color as the roof panels.

PART 3 EXECUTION

A. Install drip edges, fascia, and ridge vent as shown on the drawings and in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09900 - Painting

A. General

1. This section includes all paint and related items.

2. Quality Assurance

a. All paints, enamels, varnishes, and stains shall be furnished in original unopened containers bearing a label to include the manufacturer's name, type of paint or stain, manufacturer's stock number, color, and instructions for application.

3. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

a. All materials required for painting, varnishing, and staining shall be delivered to the job site in original containers with labels intact and seals unbroken.

b. Store in a suitable location and comply with health and safety regulations.

c. All oily rags, waste, etc., and all flammable cleaning compounds shall be removed from the building every night to avoid fires.

d. Upon completion of work, all surplus material and debris from the paint work shall be removed from the job site.

4. Environmental Regulation

a. Comply with the manufacturer's recommendations as to the environmental conditions under which coating and coating systems can be applied.

b. Do not apply paint in areas where dust is being generated.

5. Protection

a. Cover or otherwise protect finished work of other trades and surfaces not being painted.

b. Copper, bronze, chromium plate, nickel, stainless steel, aluminum, and monel metal shall not be painted or finished unless otherwise specified.

B. Products

1. All paint shall be as manufactured by the Sherwin-Williams Company and Enterprise or equal. Contractor shall submit manufacturer's color chart to the COR for selection of the paint colors.

2. Shooting Table

3. Mixing

a. Apply paint of consistency recommended by manufacturer. Additional thinning permitted only with specific approval. Use factory mixed colors.

C. Execution

1. Preparation of Surfaces

a. Prepare surfaces as necessary, to receive painting as specified.

b. Fill and sand as necessary to provide a suitable surface for painting.

c. Clean surfaces to be painted. Spaces in which painting will be done shall be broom-cleaned and dust-free.

d. Remove soil, prints, stains, and adhered materials prior to beginning work.

2. Application

a. No painting shall be done in rainy, damp, or frosty weather or until the surface is thoroughly dry.

b. No paint shall be applied when the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or when the temperature is likely to be reached within 48 hours.

c. All paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations unless otherwise directed.

d. All coats shall be thoroughly dried before applying succeeding coats with sanding between coats where necessary. Comply with manufacturer's recommendation for drying time between succeeding coats.

e. Finish coats shall be smooth; free of brush marks, streaks, laps, or pile of paints; and skipped or missed areas. Finished metal surfaces shall be free of skips, voids, or pinholes in any coat.

f. Apply paint with suitable brushes, rollers, or spraying equipment. The rate of applications shall not exceed that as recommended by the paint manufacturers for the surface involved.

g. Keep brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment clean, dry, free from contaminants, and suitable for the finish required.

h. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors clean and sharp with no overlapping.

i. Refinish whole wall where portion of finish has been damaged or is not acceptable.

3. Cleaning

a. Touch up and restore finish where damaged.

b. Remove spilled, splashed, or splattered paint from all surfaces.

c. Do not mar surface finish of item being cleaned.

10425 - Signs

A. General

1. This section covers the handicapped parking signs for the parking lot.

B. Products

1. Handicapped parking signs shall be as shown on the drawings.

C. Execution

1. Install all signs and posts in accordance with manufacturer's instruction in locations designated on the drawings.