Attachment A Project Detail.pdf

Design / Build Services New Barracks Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center Muhlenberg County, KY

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DMA – WHFRTC – CONSTRUCT NEW BARRACKS

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The scope of this project includes all work required to design and construct a new 8,500 SF barracks located at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, KY. The work shall be performed in accordance with Request for Proposal documents.

Specially designed unaccompanied housing supporting the training site, built of permanent construction.

The facility includes the following items that are integral to the facility: barracks consisting of 20 individual rooms, access road and POV Parking. Each room shall include a private bathroom, closet, workspace, and sufficient space for personal belongings as authorized in the NG Pam 415-12 Table 5-3.

(270 SF Room plus 100 SF bathroom). Rooms shall be accessible from an interior space. The facility shall include common areas such as a lounge/day room (240SF) with kitchenette and laundry area (140

SF).

Comprehensive interior design services are requested. This facility will be designed to meet Industry Standards as well as all local, State, and Federal building codes and as per 42 U.S. Code 4154.

Construction will include all utility services, information systems, fire detection and alarm systems, roads, walks, curbs, gutters, storm drainage, parking areas and site improvements. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 50 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Code (UFC 1-200-02).

Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Antiterrorism measures in accordance with the DoD Minimum Antiterrorism for building standards will be provided.

The Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall provide complete Civil, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design and construction services for an approximately 8,500 SF Senior NCO/Officer Transient UPH facility, including all associated systems, equipment, controls, testing, commissioning, and documentation.

1.1 CODES AND STANDARDS: The DB Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, including but not limited to:

a. UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code

b. UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements

c. UFC 3-201-02, Civil Engineering

d. UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

e. Kentucky Building Code, Current Edition

f. Kentucky State Plumbing Law (815 KAR Chapter 20)

g. Kentucky Division of Water

h. Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

i. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Standards for asphalt pavement

j. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for protected species

k. City of Greenville Utilities Commission for Site Sanitary

l. Muhlenberg County Water District 1

m. NFPA 70 (NEC)

n. NFPA 72

o. NFPA 101

p. ASHRAE 90.1 (UFC-referenced edition)

q. ASHRAE 62.1

r. ASHRAE 55

2.0 CONTRACT COST CEILING LIMITATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The design and construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The total contract award shall not exceed Three Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars ($3,996,000.00) for this contract. Offerors are notified that they are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. However, the Government will not be able make an award if the dollar amount set for this project is exceeded.

3.0 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Upon successful award of contract, contractors will be subject to vehicle search and must have a valid photo ID. Vehicle Operators must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. A list of authorized personnel will be submitted by the Contractor to the security office on a routine basis. All persons entering the site unescorted will require a background check and vetting by DMA.

4.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

It is KYNG’s objective that these structures will have a 25-year useful design life before a possible renovation requirement and a 50-year building replacement life. Therefore, the design and construction should provide an appropriate level of quality to ensure the continued use of the facility over that time period with the application of reasonable preventative maintenance and repairs that would be industry-acceptable to a major civilian sector project Owner. The site infrastructure will have at least a 50-year life expectancy with industry-accepted maintenance and repair cycles.The project site should be developed for safety and to convey a sense of unity or connectivity with adjacent buildings and with the installation as a whole.

5.0 PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL: The requirements in this section augment those provided in the referenced Standard Corps of Engineer Standard Drawings and other codes, regulations and materials previously identified in this solicitation.

5.2 APPROVED DEVIATIONS: Deviations from standard designs or those specified in this section shall be submitted for approval prior to construction. Deviations based on code requirements or more stringent design considerations are acceptable in most instances.

5.3 SITE / CIVIL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Design-Build Contractor Responsibilities: The Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall provide complete site design and civil engineering and construction services for the site development associated with the new approximately 8,500 SF Senior NCO/Officer Transient UPH facility, associated parking and vehicular use areas, pedestrian circulation and site improvements and site restoration. Include site testing for Earthwork, Site Concrete and Site Asphalt pavements. Also include all applicable permitting for site sanitary distribution, site water distribution, site stormwater management and land disturbance.

5.3.2 Site Work includes:

a. Site planning to determine final optimal location of the proposed building and vehicular and pedestrian improvements.

b. Site clearing as needed to prepare the site for new construction.

c. Site grading, including any required preparation of building pad and pavements.

d. Storm drainage to convey stormwater away from the new facility.

e. Site sanitary service to the new building.

f. Site water service to the new building for domestic and fire protection service.

g. Vehicular Use Areas including entrance drive and parking lot for 20 personal vehicles.

h. Pedestrian walkways to circulate from parking areas to and around the building, including for emergency egress.

i. Site restoration including sodding, hydroseeding and replacement of any trees.

5.3.3 Land Disturbance and Stormwater management: Shall comply with the requirements of the

Kentucky Division of Water and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and any necessary permitting required therein.

5.3.4 Site and Tree Clearing Shall: comply with the requirements of the Kentucky Department of

Fish and Wildlife for protected species.

5.3.5 High Performance and Sustainable Building (HPSB) Compliance: The DB Contractor shall design and construct the facility to comply with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal

Buildings, as required by UFC 1-200-02.

5.3.6 Coordination with Installation Utilities: The DB Contractor shall coordinate all utility connections (electric, water, sewer, communications) with WHFRTC installation authorities. Refer to civil / site narrative for additional requirements.

5.4 SITE PLANNING

5.4.1 The DB contractor shall coordinate with DECA and DMA representatives to select the optimum site for the building, parking and circulation that meets the program criteria while minimizing site disturbance as much as reasonably possible.

5.4.2 Building and parking site shall seek to limit tree clearing as much as feasible.

5.4.3 Building and parking site shall minimize disturbance to existing drainage flow on site and any disturbance to existing storm drainage patterns shall be appropriately mitigated with new storm conveyance.

5.4.4 Building location, vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall not negatively impact any existing adjacent buildings and improvements and shall provide logical connections to existing facilities.

5.4.5 Building location and orientation shall consider the impact of solar orientation on mechanical systems initial and life cycle costs.

5.5 SITE CLEARING

5.5.1 Erosion Control:

a. The site shall be protected with Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) measures to prevent erosion and run-off of sediment and other debris during construction until the site is permanently stabilized. EPSC measures shall comply with the Kentucky Energy and

Environment Cabinet’s Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Manual, current edition.

b. EPSC measures may include silt fencing, storm inlet protection, temporary storm diversion ditches, temporary sediment basins as needed to control site run-off.

c. EPSC measures shall be maintained throughout the construction period.

d. When the site has achieved permanent stabilization through established buildings, pavements and turf, the EPSC measures shall be removed.

5.5.2 Tree clearing:

a. Tree clearing shall be in compliance with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife requirements for protected species, including but not limited to the Indiana Brown Bat.

b. Tree clearing shall be done only as necessary to construct the project elements. Any trees not required to be cleared shall be protected throughout construction by tree protection fencing.

c. Disposal site available on WHFRTC.

5.5.3 Topsoil: Existing lawn areas shall be stripped and stored on site for reuse in new lawn areas.

Topsoil stockpile shall be protected with silt fence throughout the construction period.

5.5.4 Existing site improvements within the site limits of disturbance:

a. Items indicated to be removed shall be removed and disposed of legally off site unless indicated to be salvaged and returned to Owner or to be maintained in place. Borrow and spoils site available at WHFRTC.

b. Any existing site improvement not indicated for removal shall be protected throughout construction and any damage to said items shall be repaired or replaced in like or better condition.

5.6 SITE GRADING

5.6.1 Geotechnical Report:

a. A Geotechnical Report shall be provided by the Owner to inform the design for building structures and site pavements and improvements.

b. Site Grading activities shall reasonably conform to the recommendations of the Geotechnical

Report.

5.6.2 Site Survey: A site survey shall be provided by the Owner to inform the design of site grades and utilities.

5.6.4 Site Grading:

a. Site grading shall respect existing grading and drainage patterns on site and shall minimize disturbance to existing, established drainage patterns.

b. Site grading shall direct storm water away from the building and shall provide positive drainage away from buildings and pavements (new and existing).

c. The DB Contractor shall be responsible for submitting for all required permits for land disturbance greater than 1 acre through KY Division of Water (DOW), including NOI and

NOT, and KY Energy and Environment Cabinet.

5.6.5 Building Pad Requirements:

a. The building pad preparation shall follow the recommendations of the Geotechnical Report .

b. The building pad shall follow all applicable requirements of the Kentucky Building Code for

Special Inspections.

c. Building pad subgrade compaction shall meet 98% with moisture content no more than 2% over optimum.

d. The Owner shall procure Special Inspections (SPIN) for oversight of building pad as required by Kentucky Building Code, the DB Contractor shall coordinate with SPIN Contractor.

5.6.6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Pavements Requirements:

a. Vehicular use areas (parking and drive areas), subgrade preparation shall follow the recommendations of the Geotechnical Report .

b. The Owner shall procure site inspections to oversee preparation of subgrade at vehicular use areas, the DB Contractor shall coordinate with the site inspections contractor.

c. Subgrade compaction shall meet 95% with moisture content no more than 2% over optimum.

d. Vehicular pavements shall not exceed 5% slope in any direction.

e. ADA parking spaces and aisles shall not exceed 2% slope in any direction.

f. Pedestrian pavements shall cross slope minimum 1% maximum 2% with maximum longitudinal slope less than 5%.

5.6.7 Lawn Areas:

a. Lawn areas shall not exceed 3:1 slope

b. Lawn areas shall be a minimum 2% slope.

5.7 STORM DRAINAGE

5.7.1 Existing site drainage:

a. Existing drainage patterns shall be maintained as much as reasonably possible.

b. Alterations in existing drainage patterns shall be resolved within the site limits to return drainage back to existing off site drainage patterns.

c. Storm water shall be designed to avoid negatively impact / increasing run-off downstream.

5.7.2 Building drainage:

a. All downspouts shall be directed underground to storm pipe conveyance.

b. Downspouts shall have downspout boots min. 24” above grade, with integral cleanouts.

5.7.3 Site drainage structures:

a. Storm inlet structures shall be precast or cast in place concrete with traffic rated frame and grate. Inlets in pedestrian area shall have ADA compliant grates.

b. Storm pipes shall be reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) in vehicular areas, minimum 12” diameter.

c. Storm pipes in lawn areas may be HDPE pipe, if at proper depth and bedded per manufacturer requirements.

d. Storm outlets shall be concrete, with minimum. 6’ long rip rap outlet channel to stabilize storm outfall.

5.8 SITE SANITARY SERVICE

5.8.1 Sanitary requirements:

a. Site sanitary distribution pipe shall be at minimum SDR 35 PVC Type PSM sewer pipe per

ASTM D3034

b. Sanitary sewer exiting a single building to connect to existing sanitary sewer system shall have minimum 1% slope.

c. Sanitary cleanout shall be provided 5’ from building sanitary exit. Cleanout shall be traffic rated with min. 6” cast in place concrete collar.

d. Sanitary manholes and all sanitary sewer structures shall meet the requirements of the City of

Greenville Utilities Commission

e. All sanitary sewer trenches under vehicular pavement areas shall be backfilled with compacted DGA or lean concrete to pavement subgrade.

f. DB Contractor shall include all required design permitting to KY Division of Plumbing and / or KY Division of Water.

g. DB Contractor shall include all required testing of newly installed sanitary sewer systems.

5.9 SITE WATER SERVICE

5.9.1 Copper water pipe

a. Soft copper tube shall be ASMT 88, Type K water tube, annealed temper

b. Hard copper tube shall be ASMT 88, Type K, drawn temper

5.9.2 PVC water pipe: PVC site water distribution piping shall be at a minimum PVC (ASTM) pipe, SDR 26, 21, and 17 for Class 160-psi, 200-psi and 250-psi respectively.

5.9.3 Valves: All valves shall be cast iron, traffic rated top with minimum 6” cast in place concrete collar around valve.

5.9.4 Additional water service requirements

a. Water distribution and structures shall comply with requirements of WHFRTC on site water system as well as Muhlenberg County Water District 1.

b. All water distribution trenches under vehicular pavement areas shall be backfilled with compacted DGA or lean concrete to pavement subgrade.

c. DB Contractor shall include all required design permitting to KY Division of Plumbing and / or KY Division of Water.

d. DB Contractor shall include all required testing of newly installed water systems.

5.10 VEHICULAR USE AREAS

5.10.1 Vehicular systems:

a. Include entrance drive as required to connect existing drives to new parking area.

b. New parking lot shall include a minimum 20 parking spaces shall be included in the new parking area. These spaces shall be minimum 9’ x 18’, with 4” painted striping. Drive aisle shall be a minimum of 24’ wide for 90 degree parking spaces.

c. Of the minimum 20 parking spaces Kentucky Building Code requires a minimum of one (1) van accessible parking space, which shall be a minimum of 8’ x 18’ with an 8’ x 18’ access aisle on the driver’s side and all applicable signage and striping requirements. An ADA compliant curb ramp shall connect the access aisle to pedestrian circulation. If parking space counts exceed 25, an additional ADA parking space will be required by KBC.

d. The DMA may request additional ADA parking spaces to suit their needs; any additional parking spaces in this lot shall include a minimum 5’ x 18’ access aisle. Access aisles for additional spaces beyond the required van accessible space may be on either the driver or passenger sides.

e. Parking and circulation shall be compact and efficient. Dead end lots shall require a minimum 5’ deep x drive aisle width turnout at the end.

5.10.2 Pavement requirements

a. Entrance drives and parking areas shall be restrained by cast in place 4500 PSI concrete curb and gutter, 6” curb with 18” gutter pan.

b. Asphalt pavement shall include a minimum pavement section of 6” compacted DGA base, 3” asphalt base course and 1 ½” asphalt surface course.

c. Asphalt pavement base and surface courses shall be PG 64-22, Class III and shall comply with KYTC pavement standards and practices.

d. Slopes shall be as indicated under Earthwork.

5.11 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

5.11.1 Pedestrian systems: Pedestrian pavements shall connect to the proposed parking lot and any additional site features and buildings the DMA requires.

5.11.2 Pavement requirements

a. Pedestrian pavements shall be cast in place concrete, 4,500 PSI, 6.5% air entrainment and 4” slump with wire mesh reinforcement.

b. Pavement shall include expansion joints between concrete flatwork and all adjacent vertical walls and at maximum 40’ intervals. Tooled control joints shall be spaced equally at no more than 8’ o.c., with joints where pavements meet corners and turns.

c. Pavements shall be ADA compliant at ADA egress locations, as indicated under Earthwork.

d. The contractor shall provide two (2) exterior grade, powdercoated steel, 30 gallon waste receptacles with side opening, to be located at building entrances as directed by the DMA.

5.12 SITE RESTORATION

5.12.1 Lawn Area Subgrades and Preparation:

a. All lawn subgrade areas shall be scarified to break up compacted soils prior to placing topsoil and fine grading.

b. All lawn subgrade areas shall be free of deleterious material, including stone, greater than 1” in any direction.

c. A minimum of 2” of salvaged topsoil shall be placed and fine graded to within +/- 1” of grades indicated. Lawn area minimum and maximum slopes shall be as indicated under

Earthwork.

5.12.2 Seeding & Sodding

a. All lawn areas within 36” of pavements and building facades shall be sodded with a Turf

Type Tall Fescue blend of three varieties, non-netted sod.

b. All lawn areas beyond pavements shall be hydroseeded with a turf type tall fescue blend of three varieties, with hydraulic mulch. Seed and straw are not permitted.

5.13 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.13.1 Design-Build Contractor Responsibilities: The Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall provide complete architectural, interior design, and construction services for the new approximately 8,500 SF Senior NCO/Officer Transient UPH facility. Also include all applicable permitting for Life Safety and Building Construction.

5.14 ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

5.14.1 The DB contractor shall coordinate with DECA and DMA representatives to configure an optimum building layout and footprint to satisfy the constraints of the selected site and user-agency requirements. Appropriate space planning and allocation for each required space, its adjacency to other spaces, and materials shall conform to applicable building codes and standards.

5.14.2 Building configuration shall provide adequate emergency egress for all occupants.

5.14.3 Building configuration shall provide adequate accommodation for accessibility to occupants with visible and non-visible disabilities.

5.14.4 Building configuration shall accommodate the user agency’s required security systems and devices.

5.15 CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND SLABS ON GRADE

5.15.1 All structural elements for this construction shall be designed and specified by a professional structural engineer licensed in the governing jurisdiction.

5.15.2 DB contractor shall coordinate information from topographical and subsurface investigations with the civil and structural engineers to determine the appropriate foundation and structural systems.

5.15.3 DB contractor shall coordinate special inspections for work related to the foundation and structural systems including but not limited to excavations, installation of engineered fill, installation of vapor barriers, steel reinforcement, cast-in-place concrete, and steel reinforced masonry.

5.15.4 Contractor shall anticipate, at minimum, a system of shallow, spread concrete footers with concrete or fully grouted steel reinforced CMU stem walls. Footers shall bear on engineered fill and vapor barriers as determined by geotechnical engineers’ recommendations. Insulation at the foundation shall be provided as required by the energy code.

5.15.5 Interior concrete slabs on grade shall be constructed over engineered fill and vapor barriers.

Refer to the design and specifications of a licensed structural engineer for the configuration of steel reinforcement, and concrete materials.

5.16 MASONRY

5.16.1 All masonry used for structural purposes, stem walls, bearing walls, retaining walls over 48” in height, etc. shall be designed and specified by a professional structural engineer licensed in the governing jurisdiction.

5.16.2 Special inspections are required for work related to the construction of partially or fully grouted CMU bearing walls.

5.16.3 Masonry facades shall be constructed to mimic the appearance of those on other buildings at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) campus. The existing adjacent facades feature the following design: five (5) courses of nominal 8” x 8” split face CMU, then one (1) course of painted smooth-face nominal 8” x 8” CMU, then five (5) courses of split-face nominal 8” x 8”

CMU, and then one (1) soldier course of painted smooth-face nominal 16” x 8” CMU.

5.16.4 Wherein the design of site/civil amenities may require construction of low retaining walls, material selections and configurations shall be the responsibility of the DB contractor’s site / civil engineer.

5.16.5 Engineered Shop Drawings from fabricators and installers of load-bearing masonry assemblies shall be provided for review and approval prior to the commencement of the work.

5.17 METALS

5.17.1 Structural Steel Framing shall be designed and specified by a professional engineer licensed by the governing jurisdiction of this project. Components requiring engineering services include but are not limited to: load bearing columns, beams, joists, roof and floor trusses, floor decking assemblies, roof decking assemblies, metal stairs, load-bearing cold form stud framing, girts, purlins, lintels, etc.

5.17.2 Exterior Walls to be constructed as insulated metal stud cavity walls with masonry rainscreen.

The size, spacing, and gauge of the metal studs to be determined by the Design-Build Contractor’s selected architect or structural engineer. Refer to relevant sections for information related to insulation, weather barriers, cladding systems, and accessories.

5.17.3 Interior Partitions to be assembled with cold-formed metal stud framing. The size, spacing, and gauge of the metal studs must be determined by the Design-Build Contractor’s selected architect or structural engineer. Refer to relevant sections for information related to insulation, cladding systems, and accessories.

5.17.4 Design-build contractor to coordinate type and configuration of blocking for the installation of required fixtures, accessories, or devices.

5.17.5 Where required for life safety and accessibility, metal guardrails and handrails shall be provided in compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

5.17.6 If the design as developed by the design-build contractor requires metal stairs; the sizing, configuration, and finishing of the stairs shall comply with all applicable building codes and regulations.

5.17.7 Engineered Shop Drawings from fabricators constructing and/or installing load-bearing components and assemblies shall be provided for review and approval prior to commencement of the work.

5.18 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

5.18.1 The Design-Build Contractor’s selected Architect shall provide design and specification of all thermal and moisture protections materials and assemblies to ensure a weather-tight building envelope.

5.18.2 The new facility is intended to appear similar in style to existing buildings on the installation.

Therefore, the following items shall adhere to the established aesthetic of the adjacent buildings:

Roofing, Flashings, copings, gutters, downspouts, etc.

5.18.3 The roof of the new facility shall be of a similar slope, type, material, and color as the adjacent buildings. Neighboring roofs appear to be Dutch gables with green standing seam metal material.

Provide gutters, downspouts, snow guards, and other accessories in materials and finishes to match the roof selection.

5.18.4 Thermal insulation for this project shall be typed and specified to comply with all applicable energy codes and regulations. At exterior walls, provide fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation at stud cavities. Provide continuous insulation with rigid polyisocyanurate boards or spray applied closed-cell polyurethane foam. Attic spaces above ceilings may receive cellulosic blow-in insulation.

Provide rigid polyisocyanurate boards above the roof deck for continuous insulation at the roof. The exact types, styles, materials, and configurations to be determined by the design-build contractor’s selected architect.

5.18.5 At openings, sills, bearing conditions, eaves, or other joints between dissimilar components or materials at the exterior envelope, provide adequate weather barriers, flexible flashings, metal flashings, fasteners, accessories, and sealants necessary to ensure a weather-tight condition. The exact types, styles, materials, and configurations to be determined by the design-build contractor’s selected architect.

5.18.6 Provide metal soffit panels at exterior eaves and overhangs. Panel sizes, types, venting, materials, and configurations to be determined by design-build contractor’s selected architect.

5.18.7 Firestopping shall be provided in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. The exact materials, products, and configurations shall be determined by the design-build contractor’s selected architect. Firestopping shall include but is not limited to: Applied Fireproofing, Penetration

Firestopping, and Joint Firestopping. The Contractor shall coordinate all disciplines to analyze hazards and locations of rated assemblies and materials prior to commencement of work.

5.18.8 Acoustical insulation and sound stopping is required to separate occupied spaces. Provide glass fiber or mineral batt insulation within the interior partitions. Set bottom tracks in a bed of acoustical sealants and configure appropriate acoustical joint sealants to ensure adequate STC ratings as indicated in applicable codes and regulations.

5.19 OPENINGS

5.19.1 General Requirements

a) Each opening shall be assessed and configured to provide the required fire-resistance ratings according to all applicable codes and regulations. Coordinate assemblies, details, materials, and devices to assure compliance with life safety and accessibility requirements.

b) Each opening shall be assessed and configured to provide adequate Sound Transmittance

Coefficient (STC) ratings. Confer with applicable codes and regulations for additional acoustical requirements such as speech transmission index (STI) et al.

c) This facility is within the established secured perimeter of the Wendell H Ford Regional

Training Center. Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Standards do not apply to the construction of this facility.

d) Glazing in all exterior openings shall comply with the requirements of the applicable energy conservation code.

e) All glazing shall be tempered unless otherwise required by applicable codes and regulations.

f) The types, styles, materials, and configurations of each opening shall be determined by the design-build contractor’s selected architect and comply with applicable codes and regulations, specifically as they related to life safety, accessibility, and performance requirements.

g) Coordinate design opening supports with contractor’s selected structural engineer.

5.19.2 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

a) Provide Hollow Metal doors with painted finished.

b) Provide welded hollow metal doors frames. Knock-down frames are not an acceptable substitute.

c) Where applicable, provide a minimum 8” bottom rail for side lites or borrowed lites to prevent damage to glass panels

d) Detailing of heads, jambs, and sills are the responsibility of the contractor’s selected architect.

Refer to related sections for guidance related to flashing and sealants.

e) All instances of exterior openings shall be thermally broken.

f) Coordinate and provide required frames preparation for selected hardware, power, and data.

5.19.3 Flush Wood Doors and Frames

a) Provide flush wood doors as solid core doors with stain grade wood veneer. Species and finish to be determined by contractor’s selected architect.

b) Provide welded hollow metal frames. Knock down frames are not an acceptable substitute.

c) Where applicable, provide a minimum 8” bottom rail for side lites or borrowed lites to prevent damage to glass panels

d) Detailing of heads, jambs, and sills are the responsibility of the contractor’s selected architect.

e) Coordinate and provide required frame preparation for selected hardware, power, and data.

5.19.4 Aluminum Windows

a) Provide aluminum windows prefinished with owner-selected color

b) Window units at exterior conditions to be thermally broken and fitted with insulated glass.

c) The design-build contractor and their selected design team shall determine the operability and functionality of window units with consideration of selected mechanical systems.

d) Detailing of heads, jambs, and sills is the responsibility of the contractor’s selected architect.

5.19.5 Other Openings

a) Fixed and operable mechanical louvers shall be sized and configured in coordination with the mechanical engineer’s requirements.

b) Access hatches shall be provided in compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

c) Any overhead sectional doors shall be configured such that the operator is wall-mounted.

5.20 FINISHES

5.20.1 The contractor’s selected architect is responsible for designing and specifying all architectural finishes for the project. Materials shall be of acceptable quality and durability to comply with user agency requirements. All finishes shall comply with codes and regulations governing performance criteria such as slip resistance, fire resistance, smoke spread, cleanability, etc.

5.20.2 It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate the appropriate substrates and conditions recommended by finish materials’ manufacturers prior to commencement of work.

5.20.3 Interior Partitions and Gypsum Board

a) Interior partitions which are not load bearing to be provided as non-structural metal stud framing. Sizing and configuration of the metal studs to be determined by the contractor’s design team. Components included but are not limited to: Metal framed bottom track, top deflection tracks, resilient channel as needed for acoustical separation.

b) Provide Gypsum wallboard at all applicable interior wall surfaces. Material thickness, type, and configurations determined by the required fire and/or acoustical ratings. Provide moisture resistant materials at all areas within eight feet of plumbing fixtures.

c) Fire rated gypsum wallboard shall extend to underside of structural deck.

d) Provide gypsum wallboard smoke stopping in attic/plenum spaces exceeding maximum allowable area

e) Provide gypsum ceiling board at all indicated hard ceilings per NG PAM 415-12

f) Provide firestopping as required to ensure continuity of required fire separations.

g) Tape and mud joints in gypsum panels as required by UL assemblies. Sand and finish for level 5 final finish.

5.20.4 Tiling utilized in kitchenettes, bathrooms, or other wet areas can be of various materials such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, or cement. Tiling materials shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations for use each use application and be installed with the appropriate setting beds, grout materials, and accessories to provide a clean and cleanable finish.

5.20.5 Countertops within the facility can be of various materials, such as plastic laminate, solid surface, engineered-stone, quarried stone. Countertop materials shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations for each use application and be installed with the appropriate support, substrates, and accessories.

5.20.6 Pre-manufactured Plastic Laminate-Faced Cabinets

a) Provide cabinets at locations indicated in provided scope of work. Areas include, but are not limited to, kitchenettes, bathroom, and study areas.

b) The contractor’s selected design is responsible for the design, configuration, and specification of all cabinets, materials, and hardware.

c) Provisions shall be made to accommodate persons with disabilities in all common areas shared by occupants of the facility.

5.20.7 If indicated by the design team, provide suspended acoustical tile ceilings in 24” x 24” type and configuration. Provide bulkheads such that spans of acoustical ceilings have minimal corners or jogs. Ceilings to be compliant with NG PAM 415-12.

5.20.8 Flooring within the facility can be of various materials, such as luxury vinyl tile, ceramic tile, carpet tile, broadloom carpet, sealed concrete, etc. Flooring materials shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations for substrate type and condition, underlayments, slip resistance, durability, and cleanability. Provide flooring materials such that transitions between dissimilar materials are either flush conditions or otherwise comply with accessibility requirements.

5.20.9 Base Trim, Decorative Trim, and Moldings are the responsibility of the contractor’s selected architect. Provision of trim materials shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations for each use and application, for appropriate substrates and conditions, and method of attachment. The scope and configuration of the trim package is at the discretion of the user agency and their selected design-build contractor.

5.20.10 Painting and Coatings used within the facility shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations for use and application. The contractor’s selected architect is responsible for the design and specification of the paints, stains, and other coatings. Materials shall be appropriate for the surface to which they will be applied.

5.21 SPECIALTIES, EQUIPMENT, AND FURNISHINGS

5.21.1 Signage to be provided at the exterior to identify the facility. Signage to match type, material, and style of existing signage at adjacent facilities. Signage shall include but is not limited to, building identification, identification of accessible parking, identification of life safety access or devices.

5.21.2 Interior signage to identify rooms and spaces shall comply with accessibility requirements for mounting height, size, style, and design. Signage packages shall include but is not limited to, room identifications signage, emergency plans at the interior of each unit, egress signage, self-illuminated exit signage, signage to identify life safety equipment or devices, etc.

5.21.3 Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with wall-mounted, recessed, or semi-recessed stainless-steel accessories. The complement of toilet accessories shall be determined by the contractor’s selected architect. Accessories may include, toilet paper holder/dispenser, sanitary napkin dispenser and waste bin, toilet seat liner dispenser, coat/bag hook, towel bars, accessible grab bars, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, full length mirrors, vanity mirrors, in-shower/tub shelving, etc.

5.21.4 Toilet partitions or compartments shall be of phenolic core type and construction. The contractor’s selected architect to design and specify the configuration, materials, and hardware.

5.21.5 Wall and/or corner protection shall be provided at high-traffic areas to protection finishes from incidental impacts and other damage.

5.21.6 Fire extinguishers, fire protection cabinets, fire alarm access panels, and other fire protection related devices shall be provided in quantities, locations, and configurations to comply with all applicable codes and regulations. Provide these specialties in semi-recessed, or fully recessed versions to minimize projections into hallways and corridors.

5.21.7 The contractor shall coordinate with the user agency and contracting agency for requirements of owner-furnished equipment intended for occupant use. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to exercise or gymnasium equipment, kitchen appliances, food service equipment, laundry appliances, electronic devices such as televisions, etc. Furnishings will be purchased and installed under FF&E contract by owner.

5.21.8 The contractor’s selected designer shall provide information related to space planning and selections for facility furnishings. These furnishings are owner-furnished and owner installed.

Furnishings may include, but are not limited to beds and bedding, seating and desking for study areas, tables and seating for common areas, window treatments such as shades and blinds, floor mats, and exterior seating for shared outdoor areas.

6. MEP GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Design-Build Contractor Responsibilities The Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall provide complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design and construction services for an approximately 8,500 SF Senior NCO/Officer Transient UPH facility, including all associated systems, equipment, controls, testing, commissioning, and documentation.

6.2. Work includes:

6.2.1. 20 private sleeping rooms with private bathrooms

6.2.2. Lounge/day room

6.2.3. Laundry room

6.2.4. Circulation and support spaces

6.2.5. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems

6.2.6. Site utilities, stormwater, and POV parking

6.3. Codes and Standards The DB Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, including but not limited to:

6.3.1. UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements

6.3.2. ASHRAE 90.1 (UFC-referenced edition)

6.3.3. ASHRAE 62.1

6.3.4. ASHRAE 55

6.3.5. NFPA 70 (NEC)

6.3.6. NFPA 72

6.3.7. NFPA 101

6.3.8. Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Plumbing Code

6.3.9. DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings (UFC 4-010-01)

6.4. Climate Zone Design shall be based on ASHRAE Climate Zone 4A (Kentucky).

6.5. Energy Performance Requirement The facility shall be designed to achieve a minimum of

30% improvement over the ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G baseline building, as required by

UFC 1-200-02.

6.6. High Performance and Sustainable Building (HPSB) Compliance The DB Contractor shall design and construct the facility to comply with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable

Federal Buildings, as required by UFC 1-200-02.

6.7. Coordination with Installation Utilities The DB Contractor shall coordinate all utility connections (electric, water, sewer, communications) with WHFRTC installation authorities.

Refer to civil / site narrative for additional requirements.

7. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

7.1. The facility shall be 100% sprinklered in accordance with Kentucky Building Code and references. Provide dry type system or other freeze preventive method acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for sprinkler system where subject to freezing.

7.2. All sprinkler piping shall be concealed.

7.3. The D-B Contractor shall perform his own fire hydrant flow test, to be incorporated with the sprinkler system design.

8. PLUMBING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

8.1. General Plumbing Requirements

8.1.1. All penetrations through fire and/or smoke rated assemblies shall be appropriately fire/smoke stopped by a U.L. listed method acceptable to the AHJ.

8.1.2. All domestic water piping shall be copper. All domestic water piping shall be insulated in accordance with energy code.

8.2. Domestic Water Heating The baseline DHW system is central electric water heating with recirculation, as defined in Appendix X. System shall include:

8.2.1. Central electric water heater(s) sized for 20 private bathrooms and laundry.

8.2.2. Insulated recirculation loop with ECM pump.

8.3. Plumbing Fixtures

8.3.1. Provide accessible restrooms where required by Kentucky Building Code.

8.3.2. Toilets shall be tank typ, 1.6 gpf or better.

8.3.3. Lavatories shall be vitreous china with 0.5 gpm cast brass faucets.

8.3.4. Each private bathroom shall include a single user shower stall (bathtubs not required). Showerheads: 1.5 gpm.

8.3.5. Common area kitchen / lounge area shall be equipped with a two compartment kitchen sink and undercounter residential style dishwasher.

8.3.6. The building shall have a central laundry facility using residential type washers and dryers. Minimum 5 washers, 5 dryers.

8.4. Sanitary and Vent Systems

8.4.1. Design per Kentucky Plumbing Code

8.4.2. Provide cleanouts per code.

8.4.3. Provide venting per code and manufacturer requirements

8.4.4. All sanitary waste and vent piping shall be schedule 40, solid wall PVC with solvent welded joints and fittings.

9. MECHANICAL (HVAC) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

9.1. System Type:

9.1.1. The baseline HVAC system for this project is Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) with Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS). This baseline is defined in Appendix

X – Owner-Prepared Baseline LCCA Framework.

9.1.2. The desire is to mimic the appearance of similar residential buildings adjacent to the project site. The DB contractor shall work closely with the owner and OCAE to determine outdoor mechanical equipment locations that will not detract from the building aesthetic. Ground mounted equipment shall be concealed by a screened enclosure, sized sufficiently to not restrict airflows or service access.

9.2. VRF System Requirements

9.2.1. Heat pump VRF system with outdoor condensing units and indoor fan coil units.

9.2.2. Individual thermostat zone control for each sleeping room and major common spaces.

9.2.3. Refrigerant piping shall be installed per manufacturer requirements and ASHRAE 15.

All refrigerant piping shall be concealed in finished areas of building.

9.2.4. Provide condensate management for all indoor units.

9.3. DOAS Requirements

9.3.1. Provide 100% outdoor air ventilation per ASHRAE 62.1.

9.3.2. Minimum 60% sensible heat recovery effectiveness.

9.3.3. Provide humidity control suitable for transient barracks occupancy.

9.4. Controls

9.4.1. Provide an Automated Logic Corp Building Automation System (BAS) and integrate with the owner’s statewide ALC server.

9.4.2. All control points shall adhere to CEMCS points naming convention.

9.4.3. Provide temperature setbacks during unoccupied periods.

9.4.4. Provide trending and fault detection for major equipment.

9.4.5. Control sequences shall comply with ASHRAE 36 – High Performance Sequences of

Operation for HVAC Systems.

9.5. Testing and Balancing

9.5.1. The owner will engage a third party test and balance agency for this project. The D-B contractor will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating the TAB work. All

TAB work shall be completed and the accompanying report submitted / approved prior to the project’s Substantial Completion.

9.6. Mechanical Materials

9.6.1. All exposed exterior insulated piping (refrigerant piping, etc) shall be wrapped with a field applied weatherproof jacket equal to Polyguard Alumaguard.

9.6.2. All general-use ductwork shall be sheet metal construction and insulated in accordance with the current energy code.

9.6.3. All flexible ductwork shall be limited to a maximum length of five feet.

9.6.4.

10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

10.1. Power Service and Distribution

10.1.1. Provide new electrical service sized for the facility load. The electrical service shall be fed underground to the building service entrance equipment.

10.1.2. Provide panelboards with 20% spare capacity and 20% spare breakers.

10.1.3. Provide grounding and bonding per NEC and UFC 3-501-01.

10.2. Lighting

10.2.1. LED lighting throughout.

10.2.2. Lighting Power Density (LPD) shall not exceed ASHRAE 90.1 limits.

10.2.3. Provide new room lighting controls with occupancy sensors where required by the energy code. The lighting control system shall be stand alone for each room. Lighting controls networking or integration to building automation systems are not required.

10.2.4. Provide exterior façade and parking lot lighting for the new building.

10.2.5. Provide new LED exit signs and emergency egress lighting. All exit & egress light fixtures shall be equipped with 90-minute battery backup.

10.2.6. Room lighting illumination (foot candles) shall be in accordance with IESNA standards for each room type.

10.3. Life Safety Systems

10.3.1. Provide emergency egress lighting per NEC and NFPA 101.

10.3.2. Provide battery backups for all life safety systems – fire alarm, egress lighting, etc.

10.4. Low Voltage Systems

10.4.1. Provide fiber optic internet service to the building. The fiber optic network on the property is privately owned and managed by the owner. Extend fiber optic service from Building 300 with two (2) additional pair for Comcast. See 5.21.7.

10.4.2. Analog telephone and cable TV services to the building are not required.

10.4.3. Provide central, addressable fire alarm system per NFPA 72.

10.4.4. DMA confirms Key Access Only.

11. ENERGY MODELING AND LCCA REQUIREMENTS

11.1. Energy Modeling The DB Contractor shall provide a full whole-building energy model at:

11.1.1. 35% Design

11.1.2. 65% Design

11.1.3. 95% Design

11.1.4. Final Design

11.1.5. Model shall demonstrate compliance with the 30% improvement requirement.

11.2. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) The DB Contractor shall refine the LCCA at each design milestone and during construction if systems change. LCCA shall be performed per:

11.2.1. UFC 1-200-02

11.2.2. 10 CFR 436

11.2.3. NIST Handbook 135

11.2.4. BLCC or equivalent UFC-approved tool

11.3. Deviation Rules

11.3.1. No deviations that reduce energy efficiency are permitted.

11.3.2. Deviations that increase energy efficiency are permitted only with updated:

11.3.2.1. Energy model

11.3.2.2. LCCA

11.3.2.3. Optimization analysis

11.3.3. Reference to Appendix X All LCCA work shall follow the baseline systems, assumptions, and comparison structure defined in Appendix X – Owner-Prepared

Baseline LCCA Framework.

12. COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

12.1. Fundamental Commissioning Required for all MEP systems per UFC 1-200-02. The

DB contractor shall functionally test all MEP systems components and BAS controls.

13. SUBMITTALS

13.1. Design Submittals

13.2. 35% Design Package

13.3. 65% Design Package

13.4. 95% Design Package

13.5. Final Design Package

Each shall include:

• Updated energy model

• Updated LCCA

• Updated commissioning plan

• Updated MEP drawings and specifications

13.6 Construction Submittals

• Shop drawings

• Product data

• Controls sequences

• TAB plan

• Commissioning documentation

• As-built drawings

• O&M manuals

APPENDIX X – OWNER-PREPARED BASELINE LCCA FRAMEWORK

This RFP references Appendix X, which defines:

• Baseline HVAC, DHW, envelope, lighting, and controls

• LCCA assumptions (study period, discount rate, escalation rates, utility rates)

• Required comparison structure

• Required modeling inputs

• Required refinement schedule

• Required deviation rule

• The DB Contractor shall use Appendix X as the basis for all LCCA and energy modeling work.

X.1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

X.1.1. This Appendix establishes the baseline systems, assumptions, and required analysis framework for Life‑Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for this project, as required by UFC 1‑200‑02, Chapter 4 – Energy Optimization, Modeling, and LCCA.

X.1.2. Per UFC 1‑200‑02 §4‑2 (Design‑Build Projects), the Owner prepares the baseline LCCA framework for inclusion in the solicitation package. The Design‑Build (DB) Contractor shall refine and update the LCCA at each design milestone and during construction if system changes occur.

X.1.3. This Appendix is a contractual requirement. All DB Contractor LCCA work shall conform to the baseline systems and assumptions defined herein.

X.2. ENERGY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

X.2.1. The facility shall be designed to achieve a minimum of 30% improvement in energy performance relative to the ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G baseline building, as required by UFC

1‑200‑02.

X.2.2. Compliance shall be demonstrated through whole‑building energy modeling at each design milestone.

X.3. BASELINE SYSTEM DEFINITION

X.3.1. The following systems constitute the Owner‑defined baseline for energy modeling and

LCCA. The DB Contractor shall use these systems as the Baseline Alternative in all LCCA comparisons.

X.3.2. HVAC System – Baseline (VRF + DOAS)

X.3.2.1. System Description

3.2.1.1. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump system.

3.2.1.2. Outdoor VRF condensing units serving indoor fan coil units in each conditioned zone.

3.2.1.3. Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) providing:

3.2.1.4. Ventilation per ASHRAE 62.1

3.2.1.5. Minimum 60% heat recovery effectiveness

3.2.1.6. Humidity control suitable for transient barracks

3.2.1.7. Zonal control for each sleeping room and major common spaces.

3.2.1.8. BAS‑integrated controls (BACnet preferred)

X.3.2.2. Automated Logic Controls

3.2.2.1. Standard Army/ARNG baseline for small barracks.

3.2.2.2. Supports 30% energy‑performance target.

3.2.2.3. Aligns with UFC 1‑200‑02 expectations for high‑efficiency systems.

X.3.3. Domestic Hot Water (DHW) – Baseline

X.3.3.1. System Description

3.3.1.1. Central electric water heater(s) sized for 20 private bathrooms and laundry.

3.3.1.2. Insulated recirculation loop with ECM pump.

3.3.1.3. Low‑flow fixtures meeting UFC and EPAct requirements.

X.3.4. Building Envelope – Baseline

X.3.4.1. Performance Requirements (energy code Minimums)

3.4.1.1. Walls: U‑factor per 90.1 prescriptive table for Climate Zone 4A.

3.4.1.2. Roof: U‑factor per…