ATTACHMENT 1.3 Lake Michigan Field Station (LMFS) Renovation Project Requirements.pdf

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Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), Lake Michigan Field Station (LMFS), Building 3 Repair Project
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1305M323RNRMA0030
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This document outlines requirements for the Lake Michigan Field Station (LMFS) Renovation Project. The contractor shall demolish existing structures, excavate to a depth of 7 feet, install compacted fill and a structural slab. Interior finishes include sealed concrete floors, fiberglass reinforced plastic panels, and acoustical ceiling tiles. Mechanical systems must meet energy efficiency standards and include HVAC, filtration, periodic exhaust, and fume hoods. Low voltage accommodations and an emergency power transfer switch are also required. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 1305M323RNRMA0030 from the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for repairs to Building 3 of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and LMFS.

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Attachment No. 03 Lake Michigan Field Station (LMFS) Renovation Project Requirements

1. Tasks & Requirements

1.1. Building Design Requirements

The contractor shall consider the following requirements for the specified design.

● Excavation and Fill: The removal of the existing shall be excavated to the depth of 7’-0” to allow for new compacted fill and a structural slab. Provide and install new compacted fill with suitable soils and stone per engineered design provided by the Contractor. All spoils shall be removed and disposed of, offsite, at an approved location with a manifest to document location, acceptance and re-purpose.

● Structural Slab: The new structural slab shall be provided to support the anticipated load defined by these requirements for the laboratory equipment, casework, etc.

shown as part of this RFP.

● FRP in Laboratories: Marlite Induro™ FRP with SaniSEAL™ Trim Technology or equal.

Incorporate compatible trim, sealants and adhesives, etc.

● Wood Doors: Provide and install solid core wood raised panel doors and frames throughout the interior of the building. All doors shall be a minimum of 36”wide.

Installation of two oversized doors or a double door configuration to accommodate the mechanical rooms, the Cryo Freezer and the Incubator are to be included as part of this Work. Cryo-freezer is 78” H, 47” W, 38” D; Incubators are 78” H, 35” W, 35 “ D.

● Hollow Metal Door/Frames: Entry and Vestibule doors with sidelights. Doors shall be fully insulated, flush, #16-gauge hollow steel at least 1-3/4 inches thick. Hardware to be heavy duty.

● Roofing System: Provide a corrugated metal roofing system, same gauge (thickness), same slope and in likeness and in kind as the existing roofing system.

● Ceiling Tile and Grid: All rooms to receive 2'x2' acoustical ceiling tiles in a suspended grid system except for field staging room, mezzanine area, mechanical, janitor, elevator machine, area over the environmental chambers. Area between ceil tile and gypsum board ceiling to be used as return air as applicable.

● Windows: Supply and install energy star rated vinyl windows equal to Ply Gem 1500 Series Single Hung Window, low E with argon, standard grille pattern: three over one, standard forced entry lock, lilt sash cleaning and beveled frame. Size on elevations are nominal 36 in. x 48 in.

● Door Hardware: Provide and install door hardware inclusive of lockset, closure withhold opens, door protection and butt hinges.

● Acoustic Treatment: Provide and install acoustic insulation in toilet room walls.

● Lighting: To be designed for appropriate illumination levels based on the functions performed. All lighting to be energy efficient (i.e. LED, et cetera).

● Heating, Venting & Air Conditioning:

o Per government mandate all equipment to be energy star rated.

o Rooms on a central HVAC unit:

▪ All renovated space requires comfort cooling in all areas including laboratory space, corridors, mechanical rooms, general storage, field staging, IT and any equipment rooms.

o Filtration Lab/Experimental Chambers

▪ Condensers over chambers to exhaust to the exterior.

o Rooms requiring periodic exhaust:

▪ Men and Women’s Restroom (toilet odors)

▪ Chemical Storage (specimen chemical odors)

▪ Fish Lab (fish odors)

▪ Flammable Storage Cabinet o Rooms with Fume hoods:

▪ Dark Room over acid cabinets

▪ Preserved Sample Laboratory o Room with Snorkel Hoods

▪ Preserved Sample Laboratory- Four (4) elephant trunk style snorkel hoods

● Eye Wash Stations: Provide two (2) eye wash stations inclusive of connections and service line.

One in the Dark Room and one in the Preserved Sample Laboratory.

1.2. Interior Finishes and Detailing Requirements

● The performance objective for finishes within the space are expected to meet the minimum material standards (ASTM, OSHA, etc.) for laboratory space compliant with applicable codes and regulations.

● General Storage Areas o Flooring: Sealed Concrete o Walls: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) panels to 54” above the finished floor, painted o gypsum board above (water resistant gypsum board) o Ceiling: Exposed

● Mechanical Rooms o Flooring: Vinyl composition tile (VCT) o Walls: Painted gypsum board.

o Ceiling: Exposed

● Corridors o Flooring: Vinyl composition tile (VCT) o Walls: Painted gypsum board o Ceilings: Acoustical Tile

● Gender Neutral Bathroom o Flooring: Porcelain tile o Walls: Glazed porcelain tile o Ceiling: Water Resistant Acoustical Gypsum Board with a suspended ceiling o Sink/Cabinet:

▪ Faucet to be ADA single handle center set bathroom sink faucet -polished chrome. Acceptable manufacturers: Moen, Kohler, Delta or equal. All selections and colors to be selected by the government.

▪ Toilet Accessories: concealed mounting grab bars, framed mirror, surface mounted multi-roll toilet tissue dispenser, hands free paper towel dispenser, waste.

▪ Receptacle, wall-mounted foam soap dispenser, disposable toilet seat cover dispenser, feminine hygiene product dispenser and sanitary napkin receptacles

▪ Floor drain to be installed in each room.

● Kitchenette:

o Flooring: Vinyl composition tile (VCT) o Walls: Painted gypsum board o Ceilings: Acoustical Tile o Additional features:

▪ Millwork

▪ Cabinets above counters

▪ Stainless Steel Sink

▪ Solid Surface Countertop

▪ Water source for refrigerator, sink and coffee pot (direct feed).

▪ Power for microwave, coffee pot and refrigerator

● Dark Room o Flooring: SaniFlake (by SaniCrete) with integral cove base or equal.

o Walls: Painted gypsum board o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile o No Windows

● Preserved Sample Room o Flooring: SaniFlake (by SaniCrete) with integral cove base or equal.

o Walls: Painted gypsum board.

o FRP panels from above 4-inch phenolic backsplash to bottom of cabinets.

o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile o Additional features:

▪ Millwork

▪ Cabinets above counters

▪ Stainless steel prep sink

▪ Elephant trunk style hoods over four (4) workstations

(table/counter).

● Filtration Lab/Experimental Chambers x 2 (one large room) o Flooring: SaniFlake (by SaniCrete) with integral cove base or equal.

o Walls: Painted gypsum board.

o FRP panels from above 4-inch phenolic backsplash to bottom of cabinets.

o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile.

● Fish Lab o Flooring: SaniFlake (by SaniCrete) with integral cove base or equal.

o Walls: Painted gypsum board.

o FRP panels from above 4-inch phenolic backsplash to bottom of cabinets.

o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile

● Freezer Room o Flooring: Vinyl composition tile (VCT) o Walls: Painted Water Resistant Gyp. Bd.

o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile

● Chemical Storage o Flooring: SaniFlake (by SaniCrete) with integral cove base or equal.

o FRP: Fiberglass reinforced plastic panels to 54” above the finished floor.

o Walls: Painted gypsum above the FRP.

o Ceiling: Acoustical ceiling tile

1.3. Low Voltage Accommodations

● COM line – Provide one (1) 2” conduit raceway for NOAA to utilize.

● Security System: Provide 2” conduit raceways for NOAA to utilize for camera

(4) and card reader (4) locations.

1.4. Emergency Power Management System

● Generator Transfer Switch – Contractor to install Transfer Switch sized per attachment.

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