Special Specs.docx

AG-82B1-S-10-0468

CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST

KELLY FORKS W.C. HOUSING

SECTION 000050 - MODULAR BARRACKS UNIT

GENERAL

0. SUMMARY

0. This item shall consist of the supply and installation (base bid) of (3) three complete, turn-key 3-bedroom, approximately 1144-square foot modular barracks labeled “A,” “B,” and “C” on the site plan for the Clearwater National Forest at Kelly Forks Work Center. The project shall include:

· Demolition and removal of (3) three existing trailers, snow roofs, and appurtenances at the site

· Demolition of (3) three existing propane tank systems

· Clearing site of existing trees, shrubs, and utilities

· Capping of existing utilities to be abandoned in place

· Excavation and backfill

· Construction of concrete foundations, housing units, utilities, parking, and signs

· Installation of fixtures, appliances, and furniture.

B. The project shall be constructed by the successful bidder per the supplied drawings in accordance with these specifications. Each barracks unit shall include:

· New permanent concrete building foundation

· Wood framed porch with wood/polyethylene composite deck and railings

· LPG tank and gravel pad

· Compacted gravel sidewalks and parking

· Site grading and drainage

· Service lines to existing water, electrical, and sewer utilities

· LP gas lines to LPG tanks

· Electrical wiring and fixtures

· Propane fixtures and appliances

· Wooden shutters for windows

E. The buildings shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the Codes referenced in paragraph 1.3 below.

F. The Government shall inspect the offsite construction of the modular units at approximately 50% and 90% completion. The 50% inspection shall occur prior to enclosing interior and exterior walls. The Contractor shall give the CO at least two weeks’ notice prior to scheduling the inspection. The CO shall provide a written inspection report to the Contractor within one week of the inspection.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

0. The quantity to be measured shall be "Lump Sum Quantity" (LSQ) as shown on the Schedule of Items for (3) three "Modular Barracks Units," complete, installed, accepted, and ready for use. Payment shall be at the contract unit price as shown on the Schedule of Items. The measurement for "Modular Barracks Unit" shall include all interior and site work items.

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

0. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

2009 International Building Code (IBC) 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or 2004 IECC, Supplement Edition.

2009 International Urban-Wildlife Interface Code (IU-WIC) 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2004 Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines (2004 ADA/ABAG) 2009 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1.5 RELATED WORK

0. The work shall be in accordance with the following subsidiary specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

1.6 SITE ACCESS

A. The site has limited access on a gravel road. All roads within the complex at Kelly Forks are gravel and are as shown on the site plan. The site should be accessible from June 1 through October 15.

2 PRODUCTS AND EXECUTION

2.1 GENERAL - The barracks units shall be configured in accordance with the following specifications:

A. The general rooms and arrangement shall be determined from the supplied drawings. Overall square footage of each unit shall be approximately 1144 square feet. Contractor shall provide buildings that will fit within this allowed area. The main entrance of each building shall be oriented towards the common roadway shown on the site plan. The barracks shall comply with the 2009 International Building Code for a R-3 occupancy, Congregate Living Facility.

B. All appliances, fixtures, furniture, and component parts or details not specifically covered by these specifications shall be standard or better quality for commercial building use unless otherwise noted.

A. The buildings shall be designed to meet ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy and to save 30 percent energy use above the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2004 Supplement Edition minimum performance requirements or as close to this that is life-cycle cost effective. Compliance shall be demonstrated by providing (1) one written hardcopy of a detailed report from software such as Energy Star Target Finder to the CO for approval prior to construction. The design shall obtain a minimum of a 75 percent rating from Energy Star Target Finder. All energy related requirements identified throughout this specification are intended to be mandatory and shall include the following:

· Building envelope including construction assemblies for walls, ceiling/roof, floor, foundations, windows, and doors.

· Each building shall have an electrical meter.

· Building commissioning for electrical and propane systems and appliances. The Contractor shall submit a written report to the CO detailing the commissioning process and results.

The Contractor shall be required to compare the actual vs design performance data using the Energy Star Target Finder or similar software after one year occupancy of the building. Compliance shall be demonstrated by providing (1) one written hardcopy of a detailed report from Energy Star Target Finder to the CO (1) one year after the final acceptance of the building.

B. Housing units shall be designed with the following rooms as shown on proposed floor plan:

(2) two two-person, minimum 150-square foot bedrooms (including (2) two 8-square foot closets) and (1) one single occupancy bedroom of 101 square feet (including (1) one 8-square foot closet.) Each bedroom and closet shall be fully 2004 ADA/ABAG compliant. See drawings for required closet configuration. Required egress windows in bedrooms shall be kept to a minimum size for energy efficiency and shall be sliding windows with screens and locks.

(2) two bathrooms each consisting of 1-toilet, 1-lavatory, and 1-shower. (1) one bathroom shall be fully accessible in accordance with 2004 ADA/ABAG including a shower seat, grab bars, and an adjustable height shower spray unit. Lavatories may be located outside, but adjacent to, toilet/shower rooms. Bathrooms shall have one 18-inch by 30-inch minimum operable sliding window. Bathroom accessories shall include (1) one chrome plated, metal base dual-roll toilet paper dispenser, (1) one 2-towel bars, (1) one built-in soap dispenser (at lavatories), (1) one 2-towel hooks, (1) one 24-inch by 30-inch framed mirror, and (1) recessed medicine cabinet.

A common kitchen of approximately 150/SF to accommodate (1) one LP gas range/oven, (1) one double sink, (1) one LP gas refrigerator (approximately 17-cubic foot capacity ), (1) one LP gas upright freezer (approximately 17-cubic foot capacity), 20-linear feet of 24-inch deep countertops including the sink area (not including range/oven), and an approximately 6-foot by 18 inches deep eating counter mounted 30-inches above finished floor and located on the dining room side of the peninsula kitchen counter. The peninsula shall have base cabinets opening into the kitchen. Wall cabinets shall be provided above all countertops and at range hood, except over peninsula and refrigerators. The kitchen shall be open to utility area and dining/living room.

A minimum 42-square foot utility area adjacent to kitchen shall have hookups for (1) one washing machine; (1) one dryer; and, (1) one demand type, wall-hung, direct vented water heater on exterior wall. Above washing machine/dryer hookups install continuous 5-feet wide by 30-inch tall wall cabinets. In the room, provide a 2 feet long x 9” deep minimum shelf mounted at 36” above finished floor.

A 180-square foot living/dining room open to kitchen area.

Halls shall be a minimum of 48-inches wide and shall be equipped with storage shelves wherever possible. Shelves shall be as deep as possible. The lowest shelf of any group shall be a maximum of 18” above the finished floor and shall have a minimum of 5-shelves spaced 12-inches vertically apart.

C. The contractor shall submit (3) three copies of a professionally prepared 24” x 36” hardcopy preliminary design in Autocad 2008 consisting of site plan, floor plans, elevations, and details showing all the required features to the Contracting Officer for approval within (2) two weeks after the award of the contract. The Contracting Officer will review the documents and provide written approval or suggested corrections within (3) three weeks. Upon approval of the preliminary design, the Contractor shall submit (3) three full sets of professionally prepared drawings in Autocad 2008 as indicated below with design calculations and cut sheets to the Contracting Officer for approval to the Region 1, Director of Engineering within (4) four weeks after approval of the preliminary design.

The final construction documents shall include:

Proposed schedule for construction.

Complete site plan including drainage, utilities, parking, and building orientations.

Complete construction details and schedules for the units.

Foundation plan and details.

Framing plans and details for roof, floor, porches, and 30” x 30” crawlspace and attic entries. The perimeter frame of each modular shall be a heavy-duty I-beam designed to anticipate future relocation. Details shall include painted steel flashing for roof, siding, and openings.

Plans and details for all cabinets, countertops, toilet accessories, shelving, and closets.

Mechanical plans showing number and location of all vents, propane appliances, design capacities, and proposed heating equipment.

Proposed propane lighting layout for housing units A & B only.

Plumbing plans, showing all waste, drain, and vent piping; water piping and sizes; building winterization drainage in crawlspace; make, model, specifications, location, and size of demand water heater; and, connections to existing water and sewer mains.

Roof plan showing materials and the location of all roof penetrations.

One full set of reports demonstrating a minimum of 30 percent energy savings if life-cycle cost effective over International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2004 Supplement Edition compliance.

Electrical plans showing all panel and lighting schedules, location of interior and exterior lighting fixtures, appliances, crawlspace lighting, circuitry, GFI’s, alarms, and specifications.

Finish grading plan that shows grading and drainage around building; propane drain outlets; equipment pads and sidewalks; and, 30” x 12” gravel drip areas around units.

Fire protection sprinkler plan showing device locations, piping sizes, model numbers, size of mains from existing water system required to serve buildings, and specifications as well as the location of (2) two fire extinguishers per building.

The drawings shall be stamped by either the project design Engineer or Architect licensed in the State of Idaho depending on sheet discipline. The Contractor shall also submit the written approval of the fire protection sprinkler design by the Idaho State Fire Marshall.

Furniture plan labeling number, manufacturers, sizes, and layout.

Shop drawings for exterior wood window shutters.

Cutsheets for all equipment, furniture, and appliances.

Earthwork balance calculations.

The Contracting Officer will review the documents and provide written approval or reasons for rejection within (3) three weeks. Upon final approval of the construction documents by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit (2) two electronic copies on CD (in DWG file format), (4) four sets of the final working drawings on 22-lb bond, and any corrections to the other written documents.

All interior wall finishes shall be “light orange peel” textured, semi-gloss painted 5/8” type-x gypsum board with 2 ½” rubber base. Ceiling finish shall be ½” minimum textured type-x gypsum board finished with semi-gloss paint. Wall finishes in bathrooms shall be Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic paneling (FRP) over ½” fiber cement board and the exposed wall shall be “light orange peel” textured, semi-gloss painted over 1/2” fiber cement board.

1-hour rated fire partitions between bedrooms and other spaces in R-3 occupancies is required by IBC Section 419, Paragraph 419.2.

Exterior siding shingles and trim shall be factory finished cement fiber board and receive a minimum of (2) two finish coats of manufacturer’s recommended paint.

Ferrous metals shall have a factory painted finish.

D. Colors:

Exterior colors shall be as follows:

Interior colors shall be as follows:

Contractor shall submit proposed color samples prior to construction. Selections will be made by the Contracting Officer.

Each housing unit shall be fully accessible except for (1) one bathroom. Each unit shall have accessible bedrooms with accessible closets (i.e. made accessible with adjustable shelf and clothes rod), (1) one accessible bathroom, (2) two accessible entries, and accessible kitchen and laundry room appliances.

All interior doors shall be flush, oak veneer, solid core, a minimum of 1 ¾” x 3’-0” x 6’-8”, except that door to non-accessible bathroom may be 1 ¾” x 2’-8” x 6’-8”. All veneered doors shall be finished with a light oak stain and minimum (2) two coats of satin polyurethane varnish. All door hardware shall be Grade 1 with a stainless steel finish. All locksets and latchsets shall have levered handles. Hinges shall be heavy duty stainless steel. Doors, frames, and hardware to bedrooms shall be 20-minute fire rated. Bedroom door hardware shall include entrance locksets with a privacy type deadbolt, closers, wall stop, and smoke seal that tightly seals the doorway. Bathroom doors shall have bathroom type privacy locksets. Closet doors shall have lever passage latch sets with padlock eyes installed 6 inches clear above the latchsets.

Exterior doors shall be Karpen Steel, 1 ¾” x 3’-0” x 6’-8”, 14 ga. insulated steel frame, 16 ga. galvanized metal face with polystyrene core, half-glazed, and have Grade 1 entrance locksets and deadbolts. Hardware shall include complete vinyl weatherstripping, wall stop, automatic door closer, aluminum threshold set in silicone sealant, and automatic door bottoms for a tight seal. Outward opening exterior doors shall have non-removable hinge pins. Exterior entry locks on all units shall be keyed alike.

Door glazing shall be doubled insulated, tempered safety glass. Half glass shall have simulated divided lights and a maximum U-Value of .34.

The keying system shall be Medeco. All locksets and padlocks shall have removable cores. Entry doors shall be keyed alike for all housing units. Doors to each bedroom shall be separately keyed. The Contractor shall supply (10) ten keys for the locksets on each housing unit. Each closet door shall be supplied with (1) one Medeco brass padlock and (2) two keys.

Kitchen cabinets shall be provided in compliance with Specifications Section 064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork. Provide a minimum of 15-lineal feet of countertop with integral 4-inch backsplash, base cabinets, 30” wide accessible workspace, and 30 inch tall wall cabinets, plus 7 lineal feet of 18-inch minimum deep eating counter mounted 30-inches above finished floor on dining/living room side of peninsula base cabinets as shown in drawings. Provide wall cabinets above all base cabinets and range hoods except above refrigerators or peninsulas. Exposed wall above countertop backsplash and below wall cabinets, above sink backsplash, and behind range up to range hoods shall be finished with laminate.

All required railings shall be wood/polyethylene composite specifications Section 055210 Pipe and Tube Railings.

Porch floors at exterior doors shall be wood/polyethylene composite to match decking. Porch floors shall be installed to match the finished floor elevation of each barracks unit. The maximum elevation differential between landing and top of door threshold shall not exceed ½ inch.

All exterior entries shall be covered. The roofing shall be integral with the building roof in style, appearance, slope, materials, color, and meet requirements of paragraph 2.2 A below.

BARRACKS BUILDING-

Roofing shall be steel, 26 ga. standing seam or Ultra Seam meeting requirements of Specification Section 074113, with 6-feet wide ice dam membrane installed over roof sheathing at eaves and 3-foot wide ice dam membrane at ridges and gables. Roof pitch shall be 4 in 12, with all overhangs 24-inches minimum. All roof penetrations shall be made within 24-inches of the ridge of the roof and shall be painted to match roofing color. Attic louvers for ventilation shall be installed at each roof gable end. Soffits shall be continuously vented. Roof trusses shall be a heeled truss style to maximize energy efficiency and allow 7’-4” feet clear headroom minimum at porch. The Contractor shall ensure that the attic insulation does not block cross ventilation through the roof. Roof flashings shall match roofing color. Roofing, truss, sheathing, and flashing connections shall be stainless steel screws to facilitate dismantling of the roof for future relocation of the dorm units.

Siding and trim material shall be as follows:

Straight edge notched panel primed cement fiber siding shingles shall be 48” x 16” x ¼” planks installed with a 7-inch exposure. Shingles shall have a wood grain surface finish. Siding shingles shall have a 30 year transferable limited warranty.

Cement fiber siding shingles shall be applied over an 11-mil, non-woven, non-perforated polyolefin water resistive barrier. Barrier shall be 19.4 lb/1000 SF minimum weight. Barrier joints shall be sealed with manufacturer’s recommended seam tape. Torn barrier shall be replaced by the Contractor before installation of siding.

Primed cement fiber exterior building fascia board shall be 4.5” x 10’ x 1” with smooth finish. Primed cement fiber exterior door, window, and corner trim shall be 2.5” x 12’ x ¾” with wood grain finish. Trim and fascia shall have a 30 year transferable limited warranty.

Primed cement fiber vented soffit board shall be 24” x 8’ x ¼” with a smooth finish. Soffit board shall have a 30 year transferable limited warranty.

Primed cement fiber non-vented porch soffit shall be 24” x 8’ x ¼” with a smooth finish. Soffit board shall have a 30 year transferable limited warranty.

All exposed exterior vents (i.e. heater, foundation, attic, etc.) shall be factory painted to match surrounding materials.

Exterior window shutters shall be made of ¾” A-A exterior grade plywood mounted on Stanley Hardware #477360 continuous steel hinges to the window trim. The shutters shall completely cover the window and trim. Shutters shall be bifold and have (2) two Stanley Hardware #227110 barrel bolts across the opening operable from the interior of window. Shutters shall be painted with (1) one coat of primer and (2) two coats of finish paint to match exterior trim. Each shutter shall be held open with a steel post mounted shutter dog screwed into wall studs.

Except for the accessible restroom, the lavatories shall be mounted in a full 4-foot wide cabinet, complete with plastic laminate countertop and 4-inch high back and side splash with drawers, shelves and cabinet doors. Accessible lavatory shall be mounted in a 4-foot wide countertop with 4-inch high back and side splash with an insulated shroud over the hot water supply and drain. Toilets shall be Kohler #K-3519, elongated bowl, 1.0 gallon or less per flush type with pressure assist flushometer tank. Tank lever shall be located on accessible side of tank. Toilet seat shall be Kohler, Lustra, #K-4652, commercial grade, elongated, solid plastic, antimicrobial finish with closed front. Hinges shall match seat and have stainless steel pintles. The toilet in the accessible bathroom shall have rear and side 1 ½” diameter stainless steel grab bars mounted on solid wood blocking.

Finished floors in bathrooms shall be commercial grade sheet vinyl resilient floor covering. Finished floors in bedrooms and public rooms shall be commercial grade vinyl tile. Flooring shall be per specification Section 096520 Sheet Vinyl Floor Coverings. Wall base shall be per specifications Section 096530 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories.

Shower surrounds shall be waterproof (acrylic.) Accessible shower shall be fully 2004 ADA/ABAG compliant, including grab bars, adjustable height shower spray unit, controls, seat, threshold, clearances, and shower curtain. Non-accessible showers shall be equipped with shower doors. All shower units shall be equipped with anti-scald type, lever-handled shower valves, soap dish, and integral shelf.

The barracks shall be insulated to the following minimum resistance ratings. These may be increased, as necessary, to meet energy performance requirements.

All operable windows shall be Hurd, aluminum clad, red oak wood, sliding style, with removable wood divided grills, fully weather-stripped, double-glazed, screened, complete with locking devices, low-E glazing, elevation adjusted argon filled, with a maximum U-Value of .34. Windows shall be rated for use in high wind areas. Aluminum cladding shall be cream colored to match window trim. Glazing in bathrooms shall be double-glazed obscure type. Windows located in bedrooms shall be sized and located for egress requirements per 2009 IBC. Provide 1-inch horizontal metal blinds for each window except bathroom windows per specifications Section 122113 Blinds.

Wall mounted 8-inch by 15-inch minimum, red LED exit signs shall be TES-EXL, centered above interior trim at each exterior door. Exit signs shall have battery backup and emergency lights.

Main exterior door shall have a lockable, full-view storm door with removable, insulated glazing; weatherstripping; and insect screen inserts. Storm door shall be Larson 274-FL.

APPLIANCES - The following appliances shall be furnished and installed. Color shall be white unless not available. See drawing schedule for appliance models that meet these specifications.

Furnish and install (1) one freestanding (may be a drop-in type unit) residential LP gas range/oven, with temperature-controlled self-cleaning bake oven with glass door, and (5) five burners in each housing unit. Matching, exterior vented, range hood shall be supplied for range/oven.

Range hood shall be fully vented to exterior, minimum 160 CFM capacity, with light. Color shall match range/oven. Range hood damper must be manually operable to be lockable in fully open and fully closed positions with a visual indicator and marked positions labeled “OPEN” and “CLOSED”. Run vent duct sized for gravity venting to gable wall of building and install fixed louver grill with insect screen at outlet.

Refrigerators/freezers shall be liquid propane operated; 17 cf minimum; complete with thermostat, interior light, and mounted on casters for easy movement.

Washers shall be 3.5 cf minimum; 27” maximum width; front loading; front controls; 950 rpm minimum; and have 4 temperature settings minimum. The HE washers shall be mounted on 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 1” Kellett Ke Shake Away Plus Pads to reduce vibration.

Dyers shall be 5.8 cf minimum; vented; front controls; with 4 temperature settings; front loading; moisture sensor; interior light; 27” maximum width; and, come complete with a liquid propane conversion kit.

Microwaves shall be 1.4 cf minimum; 1100 watts; front controls; 6 cook settings, black cabinet.

STRUCTURAL

Each unit’s roof shall be designed for a roof snow load of 200-pounds per square foot (PSF) and wind load of 80 miles per hour (MPH), exposure C; shall conform to the 2009 International Building Code; and, meet all seismic requirements of this code. Allowable soil bearing is 1000 pounds per square foot (PSF) for uninvestigated soils.

For roof truss spacing over 16” o.c., the Contractor shall provide intermediate blocking for soffit boards.

The modular building shall be set on a permanent, engineered reinforced concrete foundation wall system with concrete footings 36 inches below finished grade. The foundation shall be designed so there will be 12” minimum between the bottom of the cement fiber siding shingles and finished grade. Design and construction of barracks foundation shall conform to the 2009 International Building Code and meet all seismic requirements of this code. The interior grade of the crawlspace shall be lined with 6 mil thick plastic moisture barrier.

(3) three 24” x 36” copies of engineered, stamped drawings and 8 ½” x 11” calculations for the building foundations, structural connections, roof structure, and floor framing shall be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer a minimum of two weeks prior to construction.

All reinforcement, concrete, and concrete placement shall be in accordance with Section 033000.

Foundation vents shall be 16” x 8” aluminum construction with three manually operated hinged louvers, factory painted brown, complete with aluminum screen.

The barracks building modulars shall not be placed on the building foundations until the foundations are inspected and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SITE WORK

All clearing, grubbing, excavation, backfilling, and finish grading shall comply with specifications Section 312000, Section 312100, and Section 321204. The Contractor shall clear vegetation within (10) ten feet of each unit.

See the Site Plan for orientation of the buildings and utility layout. Contractor shall be responsible for locating existing utilities prior to construction and verification of required utility connections for the housing units. Sidewalks shall provide an accessible route from the accessible entrances to the accessible parking space for each unit.

Provide continuous, minimum 30 inch wide x 12” deep gravel drip beds at all drip lines around units. The gravel drip beds shall extend from the face of each building foundation to beyond the drip line of roof eaves.

The Contractor shall install a 4” perforated pipe foundation drain around the foundation walls to daylight away from the buildings.

PLUMBING:

The designed site water supply system can deliver a 60 PSI static water supply pressure.

The existing water supply system terminates approximately 5 feet outside each building’s footprint.

Cold water lines shall be supplied to each water heater and water closet. Both hot and cold water shall be supplied to each sink, lavatory, shower, (2) two freeze-proof-type hose bibs for each unit, and washing machine. The hose bibb valves shall be installed in the crawl space where the water service enters the building so both the hot and cold water lines (excluding water heater) can gravity drain to this point. See Spec Section 221100 for details of the gravity drains. The existing water service mains are PVC C-900 and shall be connected to each unit with HDPE water lines. The building plumbing shall be plumbed with PEX. NO BUILDING SUPPLY PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EXTERIOR WALLS.

Water supply and Drain, Waste and Vent piping shall be designed and installed in conformance with the 2009 International Plumbing Code and State and local codes, whichever is more stringent. Sewer lines shall include all work from the existing main into each unit. Each unit will have at least (1) one cleanout.

Access to enclosed plumbing in walls shall be with pre-manufactured, pre-painted access doors.

Kitchen sinks shall be American Standard, Silhouette 33 and shall have a porcelain finish double sink with lever style faucet controls and integral sprayer. One bowl shall be approximately 6-inches deep. The sink shall be installed in countertop at 34” maximum height AFF with no cabinets below. Hot water supply and drain pipes shall be protected with an insulated shroud.

An LP gas, through-wall vented, instantaneous hot water heater shall be provided in each unit. Water heaters shall have a minimum capacity to supply 3 GPM of 120 degree F water with a 50 degree F temperature rise. Locate water heater to minimize hot water line runs to lav/showers and kitchen sink/laundry. Water heater shall be sized to ensure adequate hot water when all showers are in use. The popoff pipe shall be copper line extending to 6” AFF.

Utility room shall have a floor drain between the washing machine and hot water heater popoff pipe.

MECHANICAL:

Heating units shall be sized for each room, using LPG fueled, through-wall direct-vent, closed combustion wall heaters. Heating units shall be sized for a winter exterior minimum temperature of minus 25 degrees F with a maintained indoor temperature of 68 degrees F. Each heater shall be controlled with remote thermostats mounted in each room.

Each bathroom shall have a mechanical ventilation system capable of providing 20 cfm continuous exhaust outside the building. Fans shall be a maximum of 2.0 sones.

Each propane dryer shall be provided with an independent exhaust system. The exhaust pipe shall be made of smooth galvanized steel and shall convey the products of combustion outside the building. Vertical exhaust systems shall be equipped with a cleanout. The exhaust pipe shall terminate with a backdraft damper.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate combustion, dilution, and make-up air for fuel-burning appliances in each unit as required by 2009 International Fuel Gas Code.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that each exhaust system is properly spaced from air intakes and windows in accordance with the 2009 International Mechanical Code.

In Units A & B, install (1) one double lamp high altitude orifice gas light in each public room (no gas lights are allowed in sleeping rooms and bathrooms) and (1) one single lamp exterior mantel type gas wall light at each covered entry. Provide a shop drawing showing locations, configurations, and model numbers of gas lights for Contracting Officer approval prior to construction. All interior gas light fixtures shall be from the same manufacturer and must be completely installed, tested, and operational prior to acceptance of work. Provide (24) twenty-four extra interior gas light mantels and (12) twelve exterior gas light mantels to CO upon completion of work. Mantels should be in manufacturer’s original shipping containers.

Propane gas (LPG) lines shall be installed underground from each unit to the new LPG tank and pad constructed in accordance with paragraph 2 below and drawings. The gas system shall be connected to the tank as shown on the plan. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate the installation of the gas line, tank pad, and tank with the propane gas supplier. The Contractor shall completely fill each propane tank prior to testing the propane systems. The price of the propane shall be included in the base and optional bid items.

The Contractor shall ensure that tanks are properly secured for seismic requirements to tank pads per all applicable codes. Gas lines shall be polyethylene (PE) gas piping with pre-manufactured steel risers by piping manufacturer at each end of piping run with regulators, 18-gauge detection wire in a minimum 36 inch deep piping trench with a minimum of 6-feet of detection wired coiled above ground at each end of lines, gas shutoffs at each building and tank for a complete gas supply system. All gas piping installed above ground shall be rigid black steel pipe and fittings. Gas line riser at each building shall be fully supported and attached to the building. Gas lines at tanks shall be fully supported with a 4x4 pressure treated post that extends to within 12-inches of the top of the gas riser.

A minimum 4” diameter PVC or ABS gravity drain shall be installed in each unit’s crawlspace to ensure that any LP gas that leaks will drain out of the building and dissipate outside the foundation wall. The outlet of these drains shall be located by the Contractor. Each crawlspace shall be graded to slope to the gravity drain. Both the inlet and outlet of the drain shall be covered with ¼” hardware cloth that is clamped with a stainless steel band to the end of the pipe. The area around the outlet of the pipe shall be finish graded so site runoff will not collect around it, be free of dirt, and concealed with rock a minimum of 3” in diameter. The drains shall be tested with water by the Contractor in the presence of the CO to ensure positive drainage. If the drains do not run, the Contractor shall replace them at no cost to the Government.

The exterior LP gas systems shall be inspected by the propane supplier. The supplier shall submit in writing to the CO a report confirming that the systems are acceptable and meet code.

Each unit shall have a complete fire protection sprinkler system in accordance with NPFA 13 and 13R.

ELECTRICAL

Each unit shall be provided with a complete and operable electric system, including service conduit, wiring, load center, grounding, service boxes, GFI’s, branch circuits, coverplates, and all devices called for in these specifications.

Electrical layout shall be 2008 National Electrical Code residential style with a minimum of 20-amp circuits feeding 10-devices maximum (outlets or luminaires). The panelboard shall be accurately labeled by the Contractor.

The kitchen shall have a minimum of 2 circuits that only feed kitchen counter top receptacles.

Each bathroom shall have its own circuit that feeds only the receptacles within that bathroom.

Luminaire information is found in Specification 265100.

Install at least (1) one switch-operated electric fixture in each room and at exterior entries and (2) two lights in each crawlspace. Provide shop drawings showing the locations, configurations, and model numbers of electric lights and devices for Contracting Officer approval. All electric lights shall be fluorescent, compact fluorescent, or LED fixtures and lamps.

Alarms Alarms shall all be interconnected and hardwired except for the propane detector.

Alarms shall be installed in accordance with 2004 ADA/ABAG requirements for visual and audible alarms in all bedrooms and common areas of each unit. Visual alarms shall be white xenon strobes.

Smoke alarms with battery backups shall be installed in each room and hallway of housing units in accordance with IRC.

CO alarms with battery backup shall be installed in the kitchen and hall just outside the bedrooms.

Propane alarm shall be installed in the hall near the kitchen.

12 DC Battery:

Sealed gel-cell type.

Sized for continuous sensor operation for 120 days minimum at 80% maximum draw down.

Battery terminals shall be wing-nut style.

Conductors shall be #12 AWG, THWN-THHN in raceway.

Install in a commercially available plastic battery box for terminal protection and acid spill retention.

Disconnect and 5 amp fusing required. Disconnect and fusing may be automotive in-line type locatable outside of the battery box and readily accessible without being subject to physical damage.

SIGNS

E. Permanent signs shall be provided and installed as follows:

Accessible parking spaces in accordance with the drawings Building number on each unit Signs shall meet the requirements of the 2004 ADA/ABAG

PARKING AND SIDEWALKS

A. Parking and sidewalks shall be compacted gravel. The parking and sidewalks shall be laid out so that no steps or ramps will be required to access the dorm units.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Provide (2) two bound hardcopy operations and maintenance manual upon completion of project. Each manual shall include (1) one copy of as-built drawings; (1) one CD in DWG; (1) one CD with all specifications; cutsheets and maintenance data for equipment installed, including operation and user’s guides; startup and winterization for water and propane systems; and, warrantees. These sections shall be separated with labeled, tabbed dividers. A maintenance chart shall be included listing all equipment and indicating maintenance required on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis for each piece of equipment installed. O&M Manual shall have a cover sheet with the project title, building name, date of project completion, and full name and address of the prime contractor and names and addresses for all sub-contractors/installers of equipment included in manual.

END OF SECTION 000050 JANUARY 2010

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-1

KELLY FORKS W.C. HOUSING

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site at Kelly Forks W.C.; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. It is anticipated that the work in this Contractor will require two separate mobilizations of personnel and equipment over two construction seasons.

Payment:

Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

C. PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

D. EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900 JANUARY 2010

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-1

KELLY FORKS W.C. HOUSING

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTALS

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

See other specification sections within this package for additional requirements on submittals.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

Coordinate transmittal of submittals so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

If an intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

Project name.

Date.

Name and address of Contractor.

Name of manufacturer.

Unique identifier, including revision number.

Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

Drawing number and detail references.

If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PRODUCTS

ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval) General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit each submittal as shown on Table in the numbers given in the specifications. CO will return written comments accepting or rejecting the submittal and indicating if the submittal needs to be resubmitted.

Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

Mark each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

Include the following information, as applicable:

Manufacturer's written recommendations.

Manufacturer's product specifications.

Manufacturer's installation instructions.

Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

Dimensions.

Identification of products.

Fabrication and installation drawings.

Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval) General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit each submittal as shown on Table in the numbers given in the specifications.

Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality Control."

Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013300-1