AG-63PX-S-13-0025_Awning_Pre_Bid_Aug__21st_Questions__Answers.pdf

Questions

Grey Towers Awning Contract

Aug 21 2013

Color of awnings?

Green color awning to match Benjamin Moore HC 135

Painted orange strip to match Benjamin Moore #140

Sample is available for color matching @ post award meeting

Awning seams: thread or fabric welding?

Thread will be used the newest edition Tena Thread.

Gears size?

Gears should be sized for awning size and use. If there are more substantial gears on the market, than what was used 13 years ago. Please note the size upgrade in bid.

Galvanization?

All metal to be galvanized, metal that is threaded is to be treated with a brush on galvanization. Spears, if reused, will need to be sand blasted and galvanized.

Discontinued parts?

All part shall be new and match existing. If during the construction the spears cannot be located a decision will be made by the CO & COR about re use.

Rods and parts are painted gray do we match?

NO we want galvanized metal on all parts. The paint has not withstood the use and years of wear, so we are moving away from the gray color.

Construction Fence during project?

Contractor will provide green construction fence for construction zone. Fencing will be required if the Sleeping Porch Additive/Deductive is exercised a fence will need to be installed, with no harm to masonry or lead porch roof, to prevent falls.

The three hoods made of aluminum, how does it match galvanization?

Hood should be a brushed aluminum, to dull the color. Or another similar finish.