ATTACHMENT C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .pdf
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- Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project
- Solicitation number
- BD-27-2102-CDO01-CDO01-131101
- Issued by
- Plymouth County, Massachusetts
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This is a Technical Specifications attachment for an Invitation for Bids (IFB #2026-FM01) issued by New Heights Charter School of Brockton, Massachusetts for the complete replacement of the existing gymnasium athletic flooring system. The project scope includes removal and lawful disposal of the existing floor, inspection and preparation of the concrete slab, moisture testing and mitigation where required, installation of a new commercial-grade athletic flooring system suitable for basketball, volleyball, physical education, and multi-purpose activities, court striping for both basketball and volleyball courts, installation of the school logo at center court, athletic floor finishing, final cleaning, manufacturer inspection, personnel training, and project closeout. The specifications require that bidders submit shop drawings within ten calendar days of contract award, including proposed floor layout, court striping design, logo placement, and installation details. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and manufacturer installation requirements, and the project must be installed by a manufacturer-authorized contractor with a minimum of five years of athletic flooring installation experience and three comparable projects completed within the past five years.
The technical specifications establish minimum standards for materials and performance, requiring new, defect-free products of current manufacture installed by qualified supervisory personnel. Bidders must demonstrate that proposed systems meet or exceed all specified requirements, with the Awarding Authority serving as the sole judge of equivalency. The contractor shall provide the manufacturer's standard written warranty plus a minimum one-year workmanship warranty commencing upon Final Acceptance, and must submit all closeout documentation including warranties, maintenance manuals, cleaning instructions, product literature, final inspection reports, and training documentation prior to final payment. Training for designated school personnel on routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, approved maintenance products, and warranty requirements is required prior to Final Acceptance, and the project is not considered complete until all work is finished, punch list items are corrected, final inspection is completed, and warranties and closeout documentation are accepted by the Procurement Officer and Technical Lead.
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New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: Julyl 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM-01 GYM Floor Replacement
ATTACHMENT C – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IFB #2027-FM01
Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project
New Heights Charter School of Brockton
1. STANDARD OF QUALITY
The products, materials, equipment, workmanship, and installation methods specified herein establish the minimum acceptable standards of quality, durability, performance, and functionality required by New Heights Charter School of Brockton. References to specific products, systems, manufacturers, or installation methods, where applicable, are intended solely to establish the minimum acceptable level of quality and performance required. Equivalent ("or equal") products and systems will be considered in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, provided the bidder demonstrates that the proposed system meets or exceeds all specified requirements.
The Awarding Authority shall be the sole judge of equivalency.
All materials furnished under this Contract shall be new, free from defects, and of current manufacture.
2. SCOPE OF TECHNICAL WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, permits, testing, tools, and services necessary to provide a complete turnkey replacement of the existing gymnasium athletic flooring system.
The Work shall include, but not be limited to:
● Perform all Work in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and the manufacturer's published installation requirements.
● Removal and lawful disposal of the existing athletic flooring system.
● Removal of adhesives, transitions, reducers, and accessories.
● Inspection of the existing concrete slab.
● Moisture testing.
● Moisture mitigation where required.
● Concrete slab preparation.
● Installation of a new athletic flooring system.
● Court striping.
● Installation of the School logo at center court.
● Athletic floor finishing.
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-PA01 | PA/Intercom System Installation Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
● Final cleaning.
● Manufacturer inspection (where applicable).
● Training of designated School personnel.
● Warranty.
● Project closeout.
3. MINIMUM MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Category Minimum Requirement
Flooring System Commercial-grade indoor athletic flooring system specifically designed for educational and competitive athletic facilities
Intended Use Basketball, Volleyball, Physical Education, Assemblies, and Multi-Purpose Activities
Existing Floor Complete demolition and lawful disposal
Existing Slab Inspect, repair, and prepare as necessary
Moisture Testing Required before installation
Moisture Mitigation
Manufacturer-approved system where testing indicates mitigation is required
Installation Installed by a manufacturer-authorized installer in accordance with published installation requirements
Court Striping Basketball and Volleyball courts with all required game markings
Center Court Graphic
School logo provided by the Awarding Authority
Accessories New transitions, thresholds, reducers, edge trims, vents, and related accessories where required
Finish Manufacturer-approved athletic floor finish
Warranty Manufacturer's standard warranty and minimum one (1) year workmanship warranty
Training Cleaning and maintenance training for designated School personnel
4. MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
The proposed athletic flooring manufacturer shall:
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
● Be regularly engaged in the manufacture of commercial athletic flooring systems.
● Maintain a demonstrated record of successful installations within educational, collegiate, municipal, or recreational facilities.
● Maintain technical support services within the United States.
● Publish installation procedures and maintenance recommendations.
● Provide written product warranty documentation.
5. INSTALLER REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall:
● Be authorized by the proposed flooring manufacturer.
● Demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of athletic flooring installation experience.
● Successfully complete at least three (3) comparable athletic flooring projects within the past five (5) years.
● Employ qualified supervisory personnel throughout the duration of the Project.
6. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
The Contractor shall inspect the existing concrete slab and perform all preparation necessary to receive the proposed flooring system.
Preparation may include:
● Grinding
● Crack repair
● Surface leveling
● Cleaning
● Moisture mitigation
● Other preparation required by the flooring manufacturer
Any identified deficiencies shall be reported immediately to the Awarding Authority before proceeding.
7. ATHLETIC FLOOR INSTALLATION
The flooring system shall be installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation requirements.
Installation shall include all components necessary to provide a complete athletic flooring system, including:
● Expansion provisions
● Anchoring systems
● Transition assemblies
● Edge details
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
● Floor ventilation components (where applicable)
● Finishing systems
8. MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The proposed athletic flooring system shall meet or exceed the following minimum performance requirements.
Performance Requirement
Minimum Requirement
Intended Use Commercial indoor athletic flooring system
Sports Basketball, Volleyball, Physical Education, Multi-Purpose Activities
Condition New materials only
Installation Manufacturer-authorized installation
Moisture Testing Required
Moisture Mitigation Required where recommended by the manufacturer
Surface Performance Suitable for institutional athletic use
Ball Response Appropriate for competitive basketball play
Surface Friction Safe athletic playing surface
Uniformity Smooth, level, and free from defects
Durability Designed for continuous institutional use
Finish Manufacturer-approved athletic finish
Court Striping Basketball and volleyball courts
Center Court Logo School logo supplied by the Awarding Authority
Warranty Manufacturer's standard warranty plus one (1) year installation warranty
Maintenance Manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures
Installer Manufacturer-authorized installer
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
9. COURT STRIPING AND GRAPHICS
The Contractor shall furnish and install complete athletic game markings including:
● Basketball court
● Volleyball court
● Boundary markings
● Safety markings
● Center court logo
● Other markings identified by the Awarding Authority
Final colors, dimensions, and layouts shall be approved prior to installation.
10. SHOP DRAWINGS
Within ten (10) calendar days following contract award, the Contractor shall submit shop drawings for review.
Shop drawings shall include:
● Proposed floor layout
● Court striping layout
● School logo placement
● Border details
● Color schedule
● Transition details
● Installation details
No installation shall begin until the Awarding Authority has reviewed and accepted the shop drawings.
11. QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Contractor shall continuously inspect the Work and correct any deficiencies.
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to inspect the Work at any stage of construction.
Defective materials or workmanship shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost.
12. CLEANING
Upon completion of the Work, the Contractor shall:
● Remove debris
● Remove dust
● Clean the flooring
● Clean adjacent areas
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
● Remove temporary protection
● Prepare the gymnasium for occupancy
13. TRAINING
Prior to Final Acceptance, the Contractor shall provide training to designated School personnel covering:
● Routine cleaning
● Preventive maintenance
● Approved maintenance products
● Warranty requirements
● Recommended maintenance schedule
14. WARRANTIES
The Contractor shall provide:
Manufacturer Warranty
The manufacturer's standard written warranty.
Installation Warranty
A minimum one (1) year workmanship warranty covering installation defects.
Warranty shall commence upon Final Acceptance.
15. CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS
Prior to Final Payment, the Contractor shall submit:
● Manufacturer Warranty
● Installer Warranty
● Maintenance Manual
● Cleaning Instructions
● Product Literature
● Final Inspection Report
● As-Built Court Layout
● Final Certified Payroll Reports
● Training Documentation
16. FINAL ACCEPTANCE
The Project shall not be considered complete until:
● All Work has been completed.
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Issued: July 03, 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) #2026-FM01 GYM Floor Replacement
● All punch list items have been corrected.
● Final inspection has been completed.
● Warranties have been submitted.
● Closeout documentation has been accepted.
● The Procurement Officer and Technical Lead have issued written Final Acceptance.
17. APPROVED EQUAL PRODUCTS
Whenever these specifications identify a product, system, or manufacturer by trade name, such reference establishes only the minimum acceptable standard of quality, appearance, durability, and performance.
Equivalent products shall be considered provided the bidder demonstrates that the proposed product meets or exceeds all specified requirements.
The Awarding Authority reserves the sole right to determine product equivalency.
18. PROPOSED SYSTEM INFORMATION (To Be Completed by Bidder)
Each bidder shall complete the following table and submit it with its Technical Proposal.
Category Proposed Manufacturer
Product / System
Warranty Comments
Athletic Flooring System
Moisture Mitigation System (if required)
Athletic Floor Finish
Court Striping Materials
Center Court Logo Application Method
Transition & Edge Materials
Installer Company
Manufacturer-Authorized Installer
Yes ☐ No ☐
New Heights Charter School – IFB #2026-FM01 | GYM Floor Replacement Issued by: Office of the Director of Operations | Dr. Delroy Dennis, MCPPO
| ATTACHMENT C – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| IFB #2027-FM01 |
| Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project |
| New Heights Charter School of Brockton |
| 9. COURT STRIPING AND GRAPHICS |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Installation Warranty |
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