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Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Ranger District TOC Notice 629185 Hochatown Work Center Building PAGE 1 of 57

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TASK ORDER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TO: PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

DATE: 4/19/2013

RFP NO.: 629185

PROJECT TITLE: Hochatown Work Center Building, Oklahoma Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest

PROJECT SUMMARY: The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision and expertise necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully construct a work center building at the Hochatown Administration Site in accordance with attached and referenced specifications and plans.

This project is solicited subject to availability of funds (FAR 52.232-18).

PROJECT LOCATION: The site is located on Hwy 259A South in Hochatown, Oklahoma. Project is located within McCurtain County, Oklahoma.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The Government’s estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.

BONDS AND GUARANTEE: An offer guarantee in the amount of 20% of the offered price is required.

In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Both a Payment and a Performance Bond are required for awards in excess of $150,000. Bonds are due no later than 15 days after award.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

SECTION B- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

See Attached Schedule

SECTION F- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek--Construction Schedule.

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

All work shall be performed during the time period of one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset, Monday through Friday, unless time changes are approved by the COR.

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SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Wage Determination: General Decision Number: OK130071 (OK71) applies to this procurement and can be accessed through this link: http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/OK71.dvb?v=1.

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS: Attached supplemental specifications and plans are part of this project and are part of the contract documents.

Schedule of Items 5 Pages Specifications 38 Pages Drawings 11 Pages

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220. The small business size standard is $33.5 million.

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered are, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade: 6.6%

Goals for female participation for each trade: 6.9%

As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Oklahoma, McCurtain, Hochatown.

FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). Alternate I (Feb 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

(c) The day of the site visit, participants will meet at the Hochatown Office, Route 4, Box 2900, Broken Bow, OK 74728, and will travel to the site following the assembly.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Offers in complete form are due to the contracting office no later than 3:00 p.m.

local time, Monday, May 20, 2013. Offerors must submit their offers in complete form to Gemaa Pelch, at the following mailing address:

U.S. Postal Service Mailing Address (EXCEPT FOR EXPRESS MAIL OR COURIER DELIVERY):

USDA-FS, ATTN: Gemaa Pelch, 100 W Capitol ST, STE 1141, Jackson, MS 39269

Express Mail/Courier Delivery Address:

USDA-FS, ATTN: Gemaa Pelch, 200 S Lamar ST, Suite 500-N, Jackson, MS 39201

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SECTION M-- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

AWARD OF CONTRACT: Award will be made to the contractor offering the overall lowest price among the successful offerors within this category of solicitation number AG-447U-S-13-0008 Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) for Construction subject to contractor availability.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENT(S):

I/we _________________________________have received and considered the following Amendment(s) in the submitted proposal for this project. (TOC contractor shall fill in signature above using same person as signing the Proposal Form and shall initial each applicable Amendment space below.)

None(______) #1(______) #2(______) #3(______) #4(______) #5(______)

CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE & DATE: ____________________________________

NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN:

(Type or Print)

HOCHATOWN WORK CENTER – BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE: Provide all material, labor, and equipment to construct the work center building shell, including all exterior windows, doors, insulation and roughing-in of all mechanical and plumbing lines.

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT NOTE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1 LS

05 10 00 Steel Building 1 LS 1

08 10 00 Doors & Frames (Exterior only) 2 EA 2

08 34 19 Garage Doors (12’x14’) 2 EA

08 34 19 Garage Doors (12’x10’) 1 EA

08 50 00 Windows 9 EA

22 11 16 Plumbing Piping (Rough-in only) 1 LS 3

23 54 00 Furnace Piping (Rough-in only) 1 LS 3

31 22 00 Site Grading 1 LS

TOTAL – BASE

1. Includes metal building framing, exterior walls and roof, wall & ceiling insulation.

2. Includes associated hardware in Section 08 71 00 and painting in Section 09 91 00.

3. Includes “rough-in” plumbing piping only.

OPTION 1: Provide all material, labor, and equipment to install electrical service conductor, Electrical Panel A, exterior and bay area lighting (fixtures L2, L6 & L7), unit heater, and garage openers, with associated circuitry.

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT NOTE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

08 34 19 Garage Doors (Openers, only) 3 EA

23 54 00 Furnace 1 LS

26 27 00 Low Voltage Distribution Equipment

1 LS 1

26 27 00 Lighting 1 LS 2

TOTAL – OPTION 1

1. Includes all circuits/circuitry associated with specified lighting in Option 1, unit heater, garage openers, Panel A, and service conductor from 400A panel to building.

2. Includes only Light Fixtures L2, L6 & L7 as shown on plans.

OPTION 2: Provide all material, labor, and equipment to construct and finish office and restroom, including ceiling, walls, flooring, electrical circuits, lighting, HVAC & finish plumbing.

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT NOTE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 1 LS 1

08 10 00 Doors & Frames 2 EA 2

09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies 1 LS

09 30 00 Tile Flooring 1 LS

09 51 00 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 1 LS

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 1 LS

09 91 00 Painting 1 LS

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 1 LS

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 1 LS

23 00 00 HVAC Equipment 1 LS

26 27 00 Low Voltage Distribution Equipment

1 LS 3

26 50 00 Lighting 1 LS 4

TOTAL – OPTION 2

1. Includes plywood wall on the exterior of the office and restroom walls facing the vehicle bay. See

Section B on Sheet A2 of plans.

2. Includes associated hardware in Section 08 71 00 and painting in Section 09 91 00.

3. Includes painting of all gypsum board and plywood walls with associated trim.

4. Includes all circuits/circuitry associated with specified lighting in Option 2, HVAC equipment, water heater, and all wall outlets in office, restroom, and shown on plywood wall in vehicle bay referred to in Note 1.

5. Includes only Light Fixtures L1, L4 & L5 as shown on plans.

OPTION 3: : Provide all material, labor, and equipment to install fire cache interior walls, vehicle bay interior wall panels, cabinet/sink in vehicle bay and all electrical circuits in fire cache & vehicle bay.

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT NOTE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

05 10 00 Steel Building 1 LS 1

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 1 LS 2

06 41 13 Wood Cabinets (w/ sink) 1 LS 3

08 10 00 Doors & Frames 1 EA 4

09 91 00 Painting 1 LS 5

26 27 00 Low Voltage Distribution Equipment

1 LS 6

26 50 00 Lighting 1 LS 7

TOTAL – OPTION 3

1. Includes only the interior metal wall panels on building. See Sections A & B on Sheet A2 of plans.

2. Includes framing of interior walls and plywood sheeting of Fire Cache storage room.

3. Includes cabinets & sink with fixtures as shown on Section D on Sheet A2 of plans.

4. Includes associated hardware in Section 08 71 00 and painting in Section 09 91 00.

5. Includes painting of all wood framed fire cache walls and trim.

6. Includes all circuits/circuitry associated with specified lighting in Option 3, all wall outlets in vehicle bay, fire cache, and exterior weatherproof outlets.

7. Includes only Light Fixtures L3 as shown on plans in Fire Cache storage room.

OPTION 4: Provide all material, labor, and equipment to install mezzanine & caged partition area, including lighting.

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT NOTE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

05 50 00 Metal Fabrication 1 LS 1

05 58 16 Metal Enclosures 1 LS 2

26 27 00 Low Voltage Distribution Equipment

1 LS 3

26 50 00 Lighting 1 LS 4

TOTAL – OPTION 4

1. Includes only the mezzanine, stairway and railing.

2. Includes only the caged partition area with sliding door.

3. Includes all circuits/circuitry associated with specified lighting in Option 4.

4. Includes only Light Fixtures L3 as shown on plans in caged partition area.

OFFER SUMMARY

ITEM DESCRIPTION

TOTAL

BASE

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

OPTION 4

TOTAL OFFER

SPECIFICATIONS

HOCHATOWN WORK CENTER

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST

OKLAHOMA RANGER DISTRICTS

HOCHATOWN, OKLAHOMA

01/13 gwg

SPECIFICATION INDEX

01 10 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

01 31 13 - PROJECT COORDINATION

01 33 00 - SUBMITTALS

01 45 00- QUALITY CONTROL

01 77 00 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

03 30 00 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

05 10 00 – STEEL BUILDING

05 50 00 – METAL FABRICATION

05 58 16 – METAL ENCLOSURES

06 10 00 – ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 41 13 – WOOD-VENEER FACED CABINETS

08 10 00 – DOORS & FRAMES

08 34 19 – COMMERCIAL STEEL DOORS

08 50 00 – WINDOWS

08 71 00 – FINISH HARDWARE

09 21 16 – GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 30 00 – TILE FLOORING

09 51 00 – ACCOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 16 – RESILLIANT SHEET FLOORING

09 91 00 - PAINTING

10 28 00 – TOILET ACCESSORIES

22 11 16 – PLUMBING PIPING

22 40 00 – PLUMBING FIXTURES

23 00 00 – HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 54 00 - FURNACES

26 27 00 – LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

26 50 00 - LIGHTING

31 22 00 – SITE GRADING

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Work in this Contract includes the construction of a 36’ x 68’ steel building at the district office site in Hochatown, Oklahoma. Work includes excavation and construction of a concrete slab foundation, construction of a steel building with garages, storage and office space, and all associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.

B. The specifications describe a steel building manufactured by SBI Metal Buildings of Hot

Springs. However, other manufacturers are acceptable provided the major requirements of these specifications are met.

C. The dimensions of the building may vary slightly to conform to the manufacturer’s standard provided that the total area is no less than 5% of the design building.

D. FOUNDATION: The foundation shown on the drawings is the minimum foundation allowed for the building. The Contractor shall add spread footings if necessary to support concentrated loads under major structural members in accordance with the building manufacturer’s requirements.

E. As-Built Drawings:

The Contractor shall maintain a set of as-built drawings indicating specific locations of buried utilities and all deviations from the plans. These plans will be on the project at all times when work is in process and will be available for inspection by the COR. At the end of the project, the "as builts" will submitted to the COR.

01 31 13 – PROJECT COORDINATION

The site will be in use during this contract. The contractor shall perform work so that the facility and employees are not adversely affected. The contractor may perform work between 0700 and 1700 on weekdays. Contractor may not work on Federal Holidays or weekends without approval from the COR.

01 33 00 - SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor shall be required to furnish submittals on items he intends to use. Submittals shall be made within fifteen (15) days prior to commencing any work that relates to a respective submittal. Approvals are not automatic. Incomplete information on the proposed items will result in rejection.

AS EQUALS: The contractor shall submit three sets of the manufacturer's description of all

"or equals" proposed in lieu of name brands specified. This material must contain sufficient information to determine whether or not the proposed materials are equal to the specified.

This description shall include:

1. Product name and model number

2. Manufacturer

3. Product description

4. Technical data

5. Warranty

The material proposed for use must be approved in writing by the Project Engineer (COR) prior to being delivered to the job. Material not approved for use will be rejected and not incorporated into the work until written approval is obtained

01 45 00 - QUALITY CONTROL

It is the Government's intent that expert and experienced workers perform the work described in this contract. The Contractor shall provide workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the work in an expert and competent manor even if this requires bringing in outside help such as factory representatives, subcontractors, or consultants.

01 77 00 – CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. The contractor shall provide all operation manuals and warranty information for the equipment provided.

B. The contractor shall remove all construction debris as well as impacted vegetation from the site.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 03 33 00

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. SECTION INCLUDES the excavation and placement of all concrete footers, slab and sidewalks.

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

1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

2. ACI 306 - Recommended Practice for Winter Concrete

3. ACI 305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concrete

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. REINFORCING

1. Reinforcing steel shall comply with ASTM A615, intermediate grade 40, unless otherwise specified on the Drawings.

2. Reinforcing mesh shall comply with ASTM A185 and shall be gauge and mesh indicated on the Drawings.

B. CONCRETE

1. Aggregate shall conform to the requirements of Federal Specification SS-A-281, Classes 1 and 2, and shall be well graded from fine to coarse within designated limits.

Where an exposed aggregate finish is specified, the largest aggregate shall be 3/8".

2. Portland, Cement, shall comply with ASTM C150, Type 1.

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.

6. Concrete Mix Design

a. All concrete shall have a minimum "compressive strength" of 3500 psi at 28 days.

b. Concrete shall be air-entrained and shall contain not less than 3% and not more than 6% entrained air determined by test procedure ASTM C-138.

c. The design of the concrete mixture shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. CONCRETE INSTALLATION

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

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

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

4. No concrete with a temperature above 90 o F shall be placed.

5. Mechanical vibrators shall be used for consolidation of concrete.

6. Concrete shall be consolidated within 15 minutes after placement.

B. FINISHING

1. All finishes shall be made without use of cement or other dusting materials.

2. Concrete shall be screeded to proper grade, bull floated, and allowed to set up to the proper hardness before proceeding with finishing. "Bleed" water shall be allowed to evaporate or removed from the surface and not incorporated into the finished product.

Floating and troweling shall be used as necessary to attain the specified finish. Knee boards shall be used when necessary to prevent damaging the new concrete.

3. At all exposed formed surfaces, removed 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.

4. All finishes shall be as shown on the drawings.

C. CURING

1. Concrete shall be protected against rapid drying and kept moist for seven days by covering with 6 mil polyethylene with edges sealed, or by spraying with non-staining Type 1-D or Type 2 liquid membrane curing compounds. Concrete surfaces that are to receive floor coverings shall be cured with the polyethylene method and not sprayed with curing compound.

SECTION 05 10 00

STEEL BUILDINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. SECTION INCLUDES construction of a 36’ by 68’ steel building. This building shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of the International Building Code.

B. The proposed building is designed around the specifications for the SBI Metal Buildings &

Components, Hot Springs, Arkansas (501-262-0600). Other manufacturers’ buildings may be used provided the minimum specifications are met and the proposed building is equivalent to the specified building in strength, functionality, quality of finishes, longevity, and maintenance requirements.

C. The building plans shall be stamped by a registered Professional Engineer.

D. LOADING DESIGN:

1. Roof Live Load (psf): 20

2. Seismic Zone: C

3. Roof Snow Load: 7

4. Ground Snow Load: 10

5. Wind Speed (mph): 90

A. WALL SYSTEMS:

1. WALLS:

a. Exterior panels: Panels shall be PBR, 26 gauge

(1) Finish: Color shall be SP40 standard selection from SBI Buildings, chosen by COR.

(2) Panel shall be one piece from base to building eave.

(3) The upper end of panel shall be fabricated with a mitered cut to match corrugations of roof panel and square cut for all other roof panels.

(4) The bottom end of the panel shall be straight cut.

(5) Trim material shall be of the same finish as the wall system panel.

(6) Panel design shall be in accordance with AISI "Specifications for the Design of Light-

Gage, Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members” and in accordance with sound engineering methods and practices.

b. Interior panels: Panels shall be 28 gauge liner panels

(1) Finish: Color shall be white

2. FASTENERS:

a. Panel-to-structural connections shall be made in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

b. Fastener locations shall be as shown on erection drawing.

c. All exposed fasteners shall be either prepainted to match wall color or shall be covered with plastic color caps to match wall color.

3. DOORS:

a. Standard accessory locations shall be as shown on erection drawings as furnished by manufacturer. Hollow metal doors are field located (cut from full length panels). Overhead and slide doors include factory cut header panels.

b. The 3’-0” hinged door shall incorporate a mortise lock and cylinder that will accept a standard Yale cylinder.

B. ROOF SYSTEMS:

a. Panels shall be PBR, 26 gauge

b. Finish: Color shall be acrylic coated galvalume.

c. Gable/Eave trim color shall be SB40 standard selection from SBI Buildings, chosen by COR.

d. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's drawings.

e. Ridge panel when required shall be one-piece, factory curved to match the roof slope.

f. Panel shall be designed in accordance with AISI "Specifications for the Design of Light-Gage, Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members" and in accordance with sound engineering methods and practices.

g. FASTENERS:

(1) All connections of roof system panel-to-structural members shall be made using manufacturer’s required fasteners and written installation instructions.

(2) Fastener location and quantity shall be as shown on erection drawings

h. TRANSLUCENT PANELS:

(1) A minimum of 100 square feet of translucent roof panels shall be used in place of the opaque panels to provide interior lighting. These panels will be located over the vehicle bay, fire cache, and mezzanine. They shall not be located over the restrooms or office space.

C. INSULATION:

1. WALLS & ROOF: Insulation and interior surfaces shall be vinyl reinforced reflective insulation (3 inch) installed between the structural members and the outside skin.

D. STRUCTURAL SYSTEM:

1. The design of the structural system shall be a clear or multi-span rigid frame with tapered or straight columns and roof beams; with a gable roof.

2. All components and parts shall be clearly marked and erection drawings shall be supplied for identification and assembly of the parts.

3. All drawings shall carry the stamp of a registered professional engineer.

4. Field modification of parts shall be in accordance with the best standard procedures, require the approval of the manufacturer, and shall be the responsibility of the building erector.

5. FOUNDATION:

a. Anchor bolt diameter and pattern shall be as specified by building manufacturer’s standard anchor bolt layout drawings.

6. STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN:

a. All structural mill sections or welded-up plate sections shall be designed in accordance with the 1989 AISC “Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings,” and all cold-formed steel structural members shall be designed in accordance with the 1986 AISI “Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.”

b. The structural system will be designed in accordance with Arkansas State Building Codes.

7. PRIMARY FRAMING

a. Rigid Frames shall consist of welded-up plate section columns and roof beams complete with necessary splice plates for bolted field assembly.

b. All base plates, cap plates, compression splice plates and stiffener plates shall be factory welded into place and have the connection holes shop fabricated.

c. Columns and roof beams shall be fabricated complete with holes in webs and flanges for the attachment of secondary structural members and bracing except for field work as noted on manufacturer’s erection drawings.

d. Endwall Structures shall be cold-formed channel members designed in accordance with the 1986 AISI Specification or welded-up plate sections designed in accordance with the 1989 AISC Specification.

e. Secondary Structural Members shall be designed by the building manufacturer as part of the completer structural system and shall be shown on the erection drawings. All structural members shall be designed in accordance with the specified State code and these specifications.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Contractor shall perform the erection of the building in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions.

05 50 00

METAL FABRICATION

A. SECTION INCLUDES construction of a 20’ x 12’ Mezzanine with stairway and railing.

B. REFERENCES:

1. Structural design shall meet or exceed requirements of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Manual of Steel Construction-Allowable Stress Design.

2. All OSHA regulations shall be met or exceeded with the design.

3. Structural beams shall be hot rolled wide flange and meet ASTM Specifications A36.

C. LOADING DESIGN:

1. Design live load: 125 psf

2. Design dead load: 10 psf

B. MEZZANINE shall be by Panel-Built, Inc.; 906 Beasley St., Blairsville, GA 30512; 800-636-3873

1. Shall be prefabricated by Manufacturer

2. Shall be free-standing and shall not use building walls or columns for vertical support.

3. Manufacturer shall supply drawings by a qualified designer and stamped by a Professional

Engineer showing location of each component for approval.

C. DESIGN

1. Structure shall be designed to withstand horizontal forces as required for the seismic zone at the site of installation.

2. Stairs and landings shall be designed for a live load of 100 psf.

D. STRUCTURE

1. Railings

a. Railing shall be a minimum of 1-1/2”x11 ga. Square tube

b. Kick plate shall be minimum of 4” high & 14 ga. Steel.

2. Columns

a. Column size shall be standard 5”x5”x3/16” tubular steel.

b. Base plates shall be standard 12”x12”x5/8” and anchored with a mimimum of four (4) ½” diameter anchor bolts.

3. Structural Steel, Support Members and Bar Joists

a. All field connections shall be bolted.

4. Stairs

a. Shall be of a bolt together construction

A. Contractor shall perform the erection of the mezzanine in accordance with manufacturer’s written

05 58 16

METAL ENCLOSURES

A. SECTION INCLUDES construction of a 20’ x 8’5” single wall, welded wire security partition with 4’ sliding gate.

1. Structural design shall meet or exceed requirements of the American Institute of Steel

Construction (AISC), Manual of Steel Construction-Allowable Stress Design.

2. Welded wire mesh shall meet ASTM F2919.

A. PARTITION shall be by Cisco-Eagle; Little Rock, AR; 888-877-3861

1. Shall be free-standing and shall not use building walls or columns for vertical support.

B. PANELS

1. Shall be constructed of 10 gauge steel wire, woven into a 2”x1” rectangular mesh and securely welded to frame.

2. Panels four (4) to seven (7) feet wide shall have one 1/4”x3/4” stiffener welded to the frame

C. FRAME

1. Shall be 1-1/4”x1-1/4”x1/8” steel angle frame.

2. Frames shall have slotted holes for mounting to posts and adjacent panels.

D. POSTS

a. Posts shall be 2”x2”x14 gauge steel tubing.

b. Base plates of 2”x7”x1/4” steel flat with 7/16” round holes for floor anchoring.

E. DOOR shall be 4’ wide slider

A. Contractor shall perform the erection of the mesh wire e in accordance with manufacturer’s written

B. All dimensions shall be field-verified prior to beginning work.

C. Door location shall be verified as to not to be blocked by structural steel of mezzanine or other objects prior to beginning work.

SECTION 06 10 00

ROUGH CARPENTRY

A. SECTION INCLUDES all wood framing and sheathing.

B. GRADING AND STANDARDS

1. Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Larch, Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, and Western Red Cedar shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Western Wood Products Association. All lumber shall be grade certified by the Association.

2. Southern Pine shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be grade-certified by the Association.

3. All plywood shall conform to PS-1-74 and to the latest standards of the American Plywood Association or Hardwood Plywood Institute. All plywood shall be certified by the appropriate grade grademark of the Association.

4. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

5. Pressure-treated lumber shall be CCA, ACQ, or MCQ and shall comply with applicable ASTM standard.

C. REFERENCES: 2009 International Building Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. LUMBER

1. FRAMING LUMBER shall be Douglas Fir #2; Hemlock #2; Southern Yellow Pine #2. All lumber shall be kiln dried, S4S unless otherwise specified.

2. Sill plates (where shown) shall be pressure treated SYP #2. Treatment shall be pressured treated and certified as being suitable for ground contact.

3. Beams shall be No. 1 Dense Southern Yellow Pine.

B. Rough Hardware: Furnish all items of rough hardware required to complete the work. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot-dipped galvanized, conforming to ASTM A 153.

A. FRAMING

1. Wall

a. Cut framing square on bearings, closely fitted and accurately set level and plumb to required lines and levels. Secure rigidly in place.

b. Anchor nailers, blocking, etc., to concrete at intervals that meet requirements of the

International Building Code. Make connections secure at all bearing points.

c. Install studs plumb, joists level, and rafters accurately to pitch and elevations.

d. Double up studs at corners, partition intersections, and all openings.

e. Provide wood headers at all openings in wood walls:

(a) Spans to 3'-6" 2-2"x4"

(b) Spans to 4'-6" 2-2"x6"

(c) Spans to 6'-0" 2-2"x8"

(d) Spans to 8'-0" 2-2"x10"

b. Cut in headers and bear on inner pair of doubled studs. Install double head plates and single sill plates in all stud walls.

c. Cover exposed sheathing with specified weather barrier immediately after installation.

SECTION 06 41 13

WOOD-VENEER FACED CABINETS

A. SECTION INCLUDES the furnishing and installation of a 60” wide group of base and top cabinets holding the sink in the vehicle bay area. ALL OTHER CABINETRY SHOWN IN VEHICLE BAY IS

NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT.

A. CABINETS shall be oak veneer, raised panel doors, color/stain to be chosen by COR

1. BASE

a. SINK BASE, SB24

b. BASE, B36, double door, double drawer

2. WALL

a. WALL, W1836, single door, quantity - 2

b. WALL, W3636, double door, quantity – 1

B. VANITY TOP shall be FORMICA, Etchings Collection

1. Finish shall be chosen by COR

A. Cabinet doors and vanity shall be installed per manufacturer’s written instructions.

SECTION 08 10 00

DOORS & FRAMES

A. SECTION INCLUDES installation of all doors & frames (excluding garage doors).

B. REFERENCES

1. ANSI A250.8 – Steel Door Institute guide specifications.

C. PROJECT CONDITIONS

1. Coordinate the work with door opening construction, door frame and door hardware installation.

A. DOORS shall be CECO “MEDALLION” Series vertically stiffened steel doors.

1. SCHEDULE – SEE DRAWINGS

2. 18 gage faces

3. 22 gage stiffeners

4. Shall meet ANSI A250.4 Performance Test

B. FRAMES shall be CECO standard metal frames

1. 16 gage steel frames

A. EXAMINATION

1. Verify existing conditions before starting work.

2. Verify that opening sizes and tolerances are acceptable.

3. Do not install doors in frame openings that are not plumb or are out-of-tolerance for size or alignment.

B. INSTALLATION

1. Install doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions requirements.

2. Machine cut for hardware.

3. Install doors and frames level and plumb.

C. ADJUSTING

1. Adjust doors for smooth and balanced door movement.

2. Adjust closers for full closure.

SECTION 08 34 19

COMMERCIAL STEEL DOORS

B. SECTION INCLUDES the furnishing and installation of one 12’ x 10’ and two 12’ x 14’ overhead doors and associated equipment.

C. DOORS 101A, 101B, & 101C shall be by DoorLink Manufacturing, Inc.; 816-474-3900; 4401 Series

Commercial Steel Door

1. Door Sections

a. 2” thick, galvanized steel

b. T&G meeting rails

2. Panels

a. 24 gauge

3. Insulation

a. Polystyrene insulation

b. R value = 6 or greater

4. Hardware

a. All hinges and brackets are galvanized steel

5. Finish

a. 1 mil paint system including 0.25 rust inhibiting primer and 0.75 mil top coat.

C. OPENERS (1) shall be a Lift Master commercial door operator.

1. Equipped with an emergency manual hoist

2. Three button control station

3. Reversing safety sensor

B. Overhead door and opener installation shall be shall be according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

SECTION 08 71 00

FINISH HARDWARE

A. SECTION INCLUDES all finish door hardware and related items.

B. Should specific items of hardware not specified be required for completion of the work, the contractor shall furnish such items of the type and quality for approval by engineer.

C. CYLINDERS: All locks provided under this specification shall accommodate the Forest Service's standard cylinder, Yale #1152. The Forest Service will provide the cylinders to the Contractor to install in the locksets. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that the locksets provided are compatible with the specified cylinder.

A. DOORS 102A & 104D

1. LOCKSETS: Sargent 8225-LW1B-10B [Mortise lock with lever, compatible with Yale cylinder to be provided by Forest Service, dull bronze finish)]

a. Latch bolt retracted by either trim.

b. Deadbolt operated from outside by key, inside by turn trim.

c. When deadbolt is projected, outside trim is automatically locked.

d. Operating inside trim automatically retracts latchbolt and deadbolt unlocks outside trim.

2. HINGES: Stanley FBB 191 five knuckle, full mortise hinges (1-1/2 pair per door), ball bearing, bronze

3. CLOSER: Sargent 351 Series, Powerglide

a. Finish: bronze

b. ADA compliant

c. heavy duty cast aluminum

4. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Threshold: Zero International #63B (cast aluminum, wheelchair accessible)

b. Weather stripping: Zero International #485

c. Sweep: Zero International #39

B. DOOR 102B

1. LOCKSET: Sargent 11 Line

a. Function: Passage

b. Finish: bronze

2. CLOSER: Sargent 351 Series, Powerglide

a. Finish: bronze

b. ADA compliant

c. heavy duty cast aluminum

3. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Threshold: Zero International #63B (cast aluminum, wheelchair accessible)

c. Sweep: Zero International

C. DOOR 103:

1. LOCKSET: Sargent 11 Line

a. Function: 65, Privacy/Bathrooms

b. Finish, bronze

2. CLOSER: Sargent 351 Series, Powerglide

a. Finish: bronze

b. ADA compliant

c. heavy duty cast aluminum

3. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Threshold: Zero International #63B (cast aluminum, wheelchair accessible)

c. Sweep: Zero International #39

D. DOOR 104

1. LOCKSET: Sargent 11 Line

a. Function: Storeroom/Closet

b. Finish: bronze

A. Secure approval of locations, keying, marking and methods of installation before proceeding with work.

B. Install finish hardware according to manufacturers' instruction.

C. Remove and replace hardware as necessary to prevent damage, soiling, and staining during painting operations.

D. Protect hardware finish by covering, masking, or other methods.

E. Adjust hardware to proper operational condition prior to completion of project.

SECTION 08 50 00

WINDOWS

A. SECTION INCLUDES installation of nine (9), 3’x4’ (3040) aluminum frame windows.

1. ASTM E2112 – Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights

2. ASTM E283 – Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior

Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

C. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

1. Accept windows on site in manufacturer's packaging. Inspect for damage.

2. Store windows in a fully enclosed space where they will be protected against damage from moisture, direct sunlight, surface contamination, and other causes.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. WINDOWS shall be 3040 windows manufactured for installation in steel buildings.

1. Self-flashing

2. Single-hung

3. Thermal break frame

4. 5/8” Insulated glass

5. Aluminum frame

6. Trim fins to match wall panels

A. Windows shall be installed per manufacturer’s written instructions.

SECTION 09 21 16

GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

A. SECTION INCLUDES installation of gypsum wallboard, joint treatment and finishing work in the office space and restroom.

B. REFERENCES

1. ASTM C 36 - Standard Specification for Gypsum Wallboard; 1995b.

2. ASTM C 475 - Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing

Gypsum Board; 1994.

3. ASTM C 514 - Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board; 1996.

4. ASTM C 840 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board; 1996.

5. GA-201 - Using Gypsum Board for Walls & Ceilings; Gypsum Association; 1990.

6. GA-216 - Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board; Gypsum Association; 1996.

A. MANUFACTURERS - GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEM

1. Gypsum board at walls and ceiling shall be gypsum board by Georgia Pacific or equal. Edge shall be tapered with round edge.

B. GYPSUM BOARD MATERIALS

1. Standard Gypsum Wallboard: ASTM C 36; sizes to minimize joints in place; ends square cut.

C. ACCESSORIES

1. Corner Beads: Galvanized steel.

2. Trim: ASTM C 840; Bead type as detailed.

3. Joint Materials: ASTM C 475 and as recommended by gypsum board manufacturer for project conditions.

4. Textured Finish Materials: Latex-based compound; plain.

5. Screws: ASTM C 1002; self-drilling type; cadmium-plated for exterior locations.

6. Nails: ASTM C 514.

A. EXAMINATION

1. Verify that project conditions are appropriate for work of this section to commence.

B. GYPSUM BOARD INSTALLATION

1. Comply with ASTM C 840. Install to minimize butt end joints, especially in highly visible locations.

2. Single-Layer Non-Rated: Install gypsum board in most economical direction, with ends and edges occurring over firm bearing.

3. Installation on Wood Framing: For rated assemblies, comply with requirements of listing authority. For non-rated assemblies, install as follows: Single-Layer Applications: Screw attachment.

C. INSTALLATION OF TRIM AND ACCESSORIES

1. Corner Beads: Install at external corners, using longest practical lengths.

2. Edge Trim: Install at locations where gypsum board abuts dissimilar materials and as indicated.

D. JOINT TREATMENT

1. Tape, fill, and sand exposed joints, edges, and corners to produce smooth surface ready to receive finishes.

2. Feather coats of joint compound so that camber is maximum 1/32 inch.

3. Taping, filling, and sanding is not required at surfaces behind adhesive applied ceramic tile and fixed cabinetry.

E. TEXTURE FINISH

1. All gypsum board shall have a “knock-down” finish.

SECTION 09 30 00

TILE FLOORING

A. SECTION INCLUDES installation of all tile flooring and base in the restroom.

1. Breaking strength > 250lbf - ASTM C648

2. Chemical Resistance – Unaffected – ASTM C650

C. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions prior to beginning the work on the floor. All work on the floor shall be in accordance with these specifications.

A. FLOORING shall be CROSSVILLE. The type shall be chosen from the porcelain stone COLOR BLOX

MOSAIC series by the COR.

1. GROUT shall be by Custom Building Products, sanded grout

B. WALL BASE shall be Crossville Universal Cove Base, 6”

A. All steps in the floor installation shall be in accordance with floor manufacturer's written instructions.

SECTION 09 51 00

ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

A. SECTION INCLUDES installation of an acoustical panel ceiling and grid system in the office and restroom space.

B. REFERENCES:

1. ASTM E1264 – Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products

2. ASTM C367 - Test methods for strength properties of prefabricated architectural acoustical tile or lay-in ceiling panels.

3. ASTM C 635 - Standard specification for metal suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in ceilings

4. ASTM C 636 - Standard practice for installation of metal ceiling suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panel

C. EXTRA MATERIALS

1. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed, are packaged with protective covering for storage, and are identified with labels describing contents.

2. Acoustical Ceiling Units: Full-size units equal to 2.0 percent of amount installed.

A. ACOUSTICAL PANELS: Armstrong’s Contractor Series, Random Textured 933.

1. Color: White.

2. Light Reflectance Coefficient: Not less than LR 0.75.

3. Noise Reduction Coefficient: NRC 0.60.

4. Edge Detail: Square Lay-in.

5. Thickness: 5/8 inch

6. Size: 24 by 48 inches.

B. GRID SYSTEM: Armstrong’s Contractor Suspended Ceiling Installation System

1. The grid system shall be equipped to accommodate the specified light fixtures

C. WIRE HANGERS, BRACES, AND TIES:

1. Zinc-Coated Carbon-Steel Wire: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc coating, soft temper.

A. All ceiling systems shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications which shall be on site during the complete installation.

SECTION 09 65 16

RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

D. SECTION INCLUDES installation of all vinyl sheet flooring in the office space.

E. REFERENCES:

1. Vinyl sheet flooring backing shall meet ASTM F1303

2. Wall base shall meet ASTM F1861

F. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions prior to beginning the work on the floor. All work on the floor shall be in accordance with these specifications.

C. FLOORING shall be Armstrong vinyl sheet flooring. The type shall be chosen from the ABODE series by the COR. The contractor shall provide a minimum of four (4), 12 inch square samples based on preliminary selections by the COR from Armstrong’s official website at www.Armstrong.com

1. ADHESIVE shall be S-288 Flooring Adhesive

2. SEAM SEALER, SEAM CLEANER, EMBOSSING LEVELER AND SEAM COATING: shall be as recommended by the floor manufacturer.

D. RUBBER WALL BASE shall be Armstrong’s Color-Integrated rubber wall base

B. Cracks in concrete slab and other imperfections in the underlayment shall be leveled as specified by the floor manufacturer.

C. The conventional full spread method (non-releasable) of flooring adhesion shall be used.

D. All steps in the floor installation shall be in accordance with floor manufacturer's written instructions.

SECTION 09 91 00

PAINTING

A. SECTION INCLUDES all painting and related items. This includes all material and labor required to paint the following: all interior and exterior surfaces affected by this contract.

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. 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.

C. PROTECTION

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

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

A. PRIMER

1. Interior Primer shall be Harmony® Series Interior Latex Primer.

B. PAINT & STAIN

1. Paint Type #1 (gypsum board & interior plywood walls) shall be Sherwin Williams

Harmony® Series Interior Latex Egg-Shell Paint:

a. COLOR: The color shall be chosen by the COR. A color chart shall be provided to the COR a minimum of one week prior to beginning work. A sample of the color chosen will be provided to the Forest Service before commencing work.

2. Paint Type #2 (door, doors trim, window trim, and other trim where specified) shall be Sherwin Williams Harmony® Series Interior Latex Semi-Gloss Paint:

a. COLOR: The color shall be chosen by the COR. A color chart shall be provided to the COR a minimum of one week prior to beginning work. A sample of the color chosen will be provided to the Forest Service before commencing work.

A. Preparation of Surfaces

1. Prepare surfaces as necessary to receive painting as specified. Retouch shop coats and prime coats as necessary.

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

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

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

5. Meet requirements of other portions of Specifications for preparation of specific items.

B. Application

1. All interior painting will require one coat primer and two coats paint.

2. All exterior siding will require two coats stain (no primer).

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors stain and sharp with no overlapping.

C. Cleaning

1. Touch up and restore finish where damaged.

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

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

SECTION 10 28 00

TOILET ACCESSORIES

A. SECTION INCLUDES

1. Accessories for toilet rooms.

2. Grab bars.

B. SUBMITTALS

1. See Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

2. Product Data: Provide data on accessories describing size, finish, details of function, attachment methods.

3. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures and conditions requiring special attention.

A. MANUFACTURERS

1. Toilet Accessories:

a. Bradley Corp.

b. Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc

c. Excel Dryer, Inc.

d. JBL Industries

B. FINISHES

1. Stainless Steel: No. 4 satin brushed finish, unless otherwise noted.

C. TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES

1. See Drawings for Toilet Room Accessories Schedule:

2. Grab Bars: Stainless steel, 1-1/4 inches outside diameter, minimum 0.05 inch wall thickness, nonslip grasping surface finish, concealed flange mounting; 1-1/2 inches clearance between wall and inside of grab bar.

A. PREPARATION

1. Deliver inserts and rough-in frames to site for timely installation.

2. Provide templates and rough-in measurements as required.

B. INSTALLATION

1. Install accessories in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

2. Install plumb and level, securely and rigidly anchored to substrate.

3. Mounting Heights and Locations: As required by accessibility regulations and as indicated on drawings.

SECTION 22 11 16

PLUMBING PIPING

A. SECTION INCLUDES the installation of all pipe, pipe fittings, valves, and connections for piping systems.

1. Sanitary sewer.

2. Domestic water.

3. Gas lines

B. MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION covered under this section shall comply with the following:

1. International Plumbing Code

2. Applicable State and Local Codes

A. SANITARY SEWER PIPING

1. PVC Pipe: ASTM D 2665.

a. Fittings: PVC.

b. Joints: Solvent welded, with ASTM D 2564 solvent cement.

2. Waste connections and traps for lavatories and sinks shall be chrome plated brass.

B. WATER & GAS PIPING, BURIED WITHIN 5 FEET OF BUILDING

1. Copper Pipe: hard drawn, meets ASTM B 42,

a. Fittings:

(1) cast copper alloy ASME B16.18

(2) wrought copper and bronze, meets ASME B16.22

b. Joints: alloy Sn95 solder, meets ASTM B 32

2. PE Pipe: Schedule 40, meets ASTM D 2239, or ASTM D 2447.

a. Fittings: PE, meets ASTM D 2609

b. Joints:

(1) PE, Heat fusion joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D 2657.

(2) Mechanical joints shall be installed per manufacturer’s instructions.

C. WATER PIPING, ABOVE GRADE

1. Copper Tube: Type K (A), Drawn (H), meets ASTM B 88 (ASTM B 88M),.

a. Fittings:

(1) cast copper alloy, meets ASME B16.18

(2) wrought copper and bronze, meets ASME B16.22,.

b. Joints: alloy Sn95 solder ,ASTM B 32

2. Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX), meets ASTM F876,

a. Fittings:

(1) brass, meets ASTM F877, ASTM F1960,

(2) engineered plastic, meets ASTM 1960, CAN/CSA B137.5

b. Manifolds: NIBCO, meets ANSO/NSF 61, ASTM F877

A. EXAMINATION: Verify that excavations are to required grade, dry, and not over-excavated.

B. PREPARATION

1. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. Bevel plain end ferrous pipe.

2. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly.

3. Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

C. INSTALLATION

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

2. Route piping in orderly manner and maintain gradient. Route parallel and perpendicular to walls.

3. Install piping to maintain headroom, conserve space, and not interfere with use of space.

4. Provide clearance in hangers and from structure and other equipment for installation of insulation and access to valves and fittings.

5. Install water piping to ASME B31.9.

6. PVC Pipe: Make solvent-welded joints in accordance with ASTM D 2855.

7. Pipe Hangers and Supports: Install in accordance with ASME B31.9.

D. ERECTION TOLERANCES

1. Drainage Piping: Establish invert elevations within 1/2 inch vertically of location indicated and slope to drain at minimum of 1/4 inch per foot slope.

E. DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM

1. Prior to starting work, verify system is complete, flushed and clean.

2. Inject disinfectant, free chlorine in liquid, powder, tablet or gas form, throughout system to obtain 50 to 80 mg/L residual.

3. Maintain disinfectant in system for 24 hours.

4. If final disinfectant residual tests less than 25 mg/L, repeat treatment.

5. Flush disinfectant from system until residual equal to that of incoming water or 1.0 mg/L.

F. SERVICE CONNECTIONS

1. Provide new sanitary sewer services. Before commencing work check invert elevations required for sewer connections, confirm inverts and ensure that these can be properly connected with slope for drainage and cover to avoid freezing.

2. Provide water service and connect to existing water supply.

G. SCHEDULES

1. Pipe Hanger Spacing:

a. Metal Piping:

(1) Pipe size: 1/2 inches to 1-1/4 inches:

(2) Maximum hanger spacing: 6.5 ft.

(3) Hanger rod diameter: 3/8 inches.

b. Plastic Piping:

(1) All Sizes:

(2) Maximum hanger spacing: 6 ft.

(3) Hanger rod diameter: 3/8 inch.

SECTION 22 40 00

PLUMBING FIXTURES

A. SECTION INCLUDES the installation of all plumbing fixtures.

B. MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION covered under this section shall comply with the following…