BPM#055442 Project Manual.docx

Project Manual:

Warrior Mountain Maintenance Shop Exterior Renovation Warrior Mountain WMA Ruby Road, Oldtown, Alleghany County, Maryland, 21555

Project # G-001-231-010

February 24, 2025

For the State for Maryland Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Construction Division Josh Kurtz, Department Secretary

State of Maryland Board of Public Works Wes Moore, Governor Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller Dereck E. Davis, Treasurer

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I. Detailed Specifications:

A. Scope B. Qualifications of the Contractor C. Site Visit D. Schedule of Work E. Standards and Codes F. Materials and Supplies G. Method of Work H. Warranty and Guarantee I. General Requirements

II. Alternates, Unit Prices, and Allowances A. Alternates B. Unit Prices C. Allowances D. Attachments

I. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE

1. This project consists of the Contractor providing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, etc. necessary to renovate the Warrior Mountain Maintenance Shop at Ruby Road, Oldtown, Alleghany County Maryland, 21555.

1. The proposed project shall include but is not limited to the following:

a. Remove approximately 2600 square feet of asphalt shingles, 66 lineal feet of ridge cap and approximately 210 lineal feet of aluminum drip edge.

b. Inspect the roof sheathing and replace deteriorated sheathing under Unit Price #1.

c. Re-nail all the existing roof sheathing.

d. Remove the existing flue block down below the roof line, reframe and install sheathing.

e. Install approximately 210 lineal feet of aluminum drip edge.

f. Install approximately 1,100 square feet of ice and water shield.

g. Install (2) 2” vent roof flange.

h. Install approximately 2600 square feet of underlayment and asphalt roof shingles.

i. Install 60 lineal feet of roll vent and approximately 66 lineal feet of cap shingles.

j. Remove approximately 66 lineal feet of aluminum gutter and approximately 11 lineal feet of aluminum downspouts.

k. Remove approximately 150 lineal feet of aluminum fascia and approximately 370 square feet of soffit and soffit channel.

l. Install approximately 370 square feet of vinyl soffit and approximately 150 lineal feet of aluminum fascia.

m. Install approximately 140 LF of aluminum gutter and 50 LF of downspout.

n. Repoint approximately 100 lineal feet of 5/8” cracked mortar joint on exterior CMU under Allowance #1.

o. Scrape the entire exterior of CMU Building, power wash and paint.

p. Paint (3) steel entrance doors/Jambs and all steel angles protecting the garage door entrances (2) coats.

NOTE: All quantities and sizes listed above are approximate. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain his or her own measurements for the project and bidding purpose.

3. Unit Prices:

a. Unit Price #1: -The removal and replacement of deteriorated /damaged plywood sheathing.

4. Allowances:

a. Allowance #1: -The removal of cracked and missing mortar joints and repointing these joints on the exterior.

NOTE: Unit Prices and allowances will be used to increase/decrease the final contract price based on actual quantities installed.

B. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

1. The Contractor shall be licensed in the State of Maryland as a General Contractor and in accordance with COMAR regulations to perform work associated with this contract.

2. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing construction work of a similar nature.

3. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit a list of similar projects that have been successfully completed.

C. SITE VISIT:

1. It is suggested the Contractor visit the job site and familiarize himself/herself with the conditions under which the work will be performed. No allowance will be made for errors on the Contractor’s part for failure to consider any conditions or circumstances existing at the site, which might affect the specified work.

2. Please notify the Facility Manager at Warrior Mountain Wildlife Management Area by calling (301) 478-2525, prior to any site visit other than the Prebid meeting.

D. LIMITS OF WORK:

1. The limits of work associated with the removal and replacement of existing asphalt shingles roofs, and the replacement of sheathing shall be as identified in the specifications, and as shown on the attachment or as marked in the field by the Project Engineer.

2. The contract shall be for a period of 60 calendar days.

E. SCHEDULE OF WORK:

1. The Contractor shall notify the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Project Engineer within seven days of receiving the signed Contract to schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting. DNR will identify the requirements for documentation, Administrative Submittals, progress meetings, Change Orders, completion, payment, and any special requirements of these specifications. Closures, safety barriers, staging areas, limits of work, and other controls and safety concerns shall be discussed and in agreement with Facility procedures.

2. The Contractor shall forward Administrative Submittals to the DNR Project Engineer, and receive written approval of said submittals, prior to mobilizing or ordering materials. Administrative Submittals shall include, if applicable, permits, certifications, resumes, project schedule, licenses, schedule of values, subcontractor information, and safety procedures.

3. DNR will issue a Notice to Proceed document commencing the contract time. The work shall be performed and completed within 60 calendar days of the start date on the Notice to Proceed document.

4. The Contractor shall provide product data, shop drawings, manufacturer’s installation instructions, samples, etc. as requested by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Project Engineer. Work associated with submittals shall not commence prior to approval.

5. Work shall be scheduled through and approved by the Facility Manager. The Contractor shall perform all work Monday through Friday during the normal working hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 PM, unless approved by the (DNR Project Engineer in writing).

6. The Contractor shall coordinate construction operations to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the project. Work shall proceed from the Contractor’s proposed start date until completion without interruption. The Contractor shall immediately notify the State of any anticipated delays.

7. Project progress meetings to be scheduled biweekly or monthly, as required by DNR, throughout the duration of the project. The Contractor shall provide updates on work activities, project schedule, submittals, quality control, safety, and security, etc.

8. When the Contractor believes the work completed satisfies the contract requirements, and can be occupied, and/or is usable for its intended purpose, the Contractor shall notify DNR by letter to request a Substantial Completion Inspection. DNR shall then determine if the project is substantially complete, and the warranty period begins.

9. The Contractor shall provide a written warranty specific to the project in addition to any manufacturer’s warranties. Warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, facility training, keys, attic stock, final inspection reports, as-built drawings, and any other item listed in the subsequent sections shall be submitted by the Contractor at Substantial Completion.

F. STANDARDS AND CODES:

1. All work shall be performed in a top-quality workmanship manner in accordance with the standards of each trade.

2. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and MOSHA (Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations regarding construction safety and health standards throughout the duration of this project.

3. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable code requirements and by the standards as defined by the Maryland Code Administration “Maryland Building Performance Standards” (MBPS), and the latest editions of the:

- Standard for chimney, fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel burning appliances (NFPA 211) and any local amendments or modifications to the Standards made local jurisdiction which may be applicable to the work.

G. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

1. General:

a. All materials shall be specified or approved equally by the DNR Project Engineer. In the event the Contractor would like to substitute materials other than those that have been specified, the Contractor shall submit to the Procurement Officer all pertinent data to determine the or-equal status. This submission shall be forwarded a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the bid opening. Should the item be accepted “as equal”, an addendum stating such shall be posted to the bid documents.

b. All materials shall be new and where applicable shall be delivered to the job site with labels intact and legible. Damaged materials will not be accepted by the State.

c. Materials shall be stored in a safe area out of the way of traffic. The on-site storage location shall be approved by the DNR Project Engineer. All materials shall be stored up off the ground surface and should be protected from the weather with a waterproof covering. Any special storage instruction required by the material manufacture shall be performed by the Contractor as specified herein.

d. Any materials or supplies, which have not been specifically mentioned, but are necessary for the complete, safe, and satisfactory completion of the project, shall be provided by the Contractor as specified herein.

e. No work shall be covered up or hidden from the view before it has been examined and approved. Any unsatisfactory work shall be removed and corrected immediately.

f. Provide product data submittals for all devices, equipment materials, and fasteners as requested by the DNR Project Engineer. The equipment to be provided shall be the standard commercial-grade product of the manufacturer. Where two or more units or portions of are required, these units shall be products of a single manufacturer.

2. Specifics: Roofing Material:

a. Roofing Shingles shall be GAF Timberline HDZ series, Lifetime LTD or approved equal. Color to be Hickory.

b. Ridge Cap shall be GAF Timberline HDZ series, match the shingle color.

c. Ice and Water Shield shall be GAF Storm Guard or approved equal.

d. Vent pipe boot / flashing shall be Mayco`s Lead High Boot, manufactured by Mayco or approved equal to fit the existing vent pipes.

e. Underlayment shall be GAF Deck-Armor or approved equal.

f. Fasteners shall be 1 ¼” plastic cap nails for underlayment, hand drive or Pneumatic are permitted. Fasteners for roof shingles shall be 1 ¼”, with 3/8” heads, hand drive or Pneumatic are permitted. “No Staples Shall be used.”

g. Drip edge shall be a “D” style Union Corrugating, wide face (1 ½”), brown in color as approved by the shingle manufacturer. The minimum width shall be 3” or approved equal.

h. Caulk for sealing where needed shall be Dap Dynaflex 230 or approved equal. Color shall match shingles.

i. Roof Sheathing shall be CDX plywood, sized accordingly to match the existing sheathing. Nails shall be 8d coated sinkers or 2 3/8” pneumatic or approved equal.

Note: All GAF materials shall be used to maintain the product warranty along with installation instructions. If other approved products equal to roofing products are used, they shall maintain the same standards to protect their product warranty.

3. Specifics: Mortar and Sand for Repointing

a. Mortar shall be Type S, Ameri mix or approved equal.

b. Sand shall be clean mortar type sand.

c. Water shall be clean and clear water.

4. Specifics: Soffit and Fascia:

a. Soffit shall be white, thickness of .040, vinyl, triple 4 with a center vent as manufactured by Mastic Pro-Tech Plus or approved equal.

b. Fasteners for the vinyl soffit shall be aluminum or stainless steel, with a minimum of a 5/16” head and a minimum of 1 ¼” in length, as manufactured by Maze Nails or approved equal.

c. Fascia shall be properly sized for existing fascia boards and shall be aluminum, white, smooth faced as manufactured by Alcoa or approved equal.

d. Fascia nails shall be 1 ¼” Stainless Steel as manufactured by Maze Nails or approved equal.

5. Specifics: Paint for CMU Block and Steel Doors/Jambs and Steel Angle:

a. Paint shall be Sherwin William Duration Acrylic Latex or approved equal for the CMU block walls. Color to be chosen by facilities manager from paint color samples provided by the contractor.

b. Paint for the steel doors/Jambs and the protective door wall angles shall be Sherwin Williams, Direct to Metal Alkyd Enamel or approved equal. The color shall be dark brown to match existing as close as possible.

6. Specifics: Aluminum Gutter and Downspouts:

a. The gutter shall be 1 piece continuous, aluminum, 6”, K Style, a minimum of.032 thickness, white in color with all necessary required accessories.

b. The gutter hangers shall be hidden hangers, high grade aluminum, with screw.

c. The down spouts shall be aluminum, 3”x 4”, white installed with hidden hangers and all necessary required accessories.

d. The downspout hidden hanger brackets shall be fastened to the CMU block using Tap cons, 3/16” x 1 ¾”.

H. METHOD OF WORK:

1. General:

a. All work shall be performed as called for in these written specifications.

b. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the various trades and suppliers to complete the project expeditiously and within the time limits of the contract.

c. All work shall be performed in the best and most professional manner by mechanics skilled in their respective trade.

d. Where applicable, all materials and supplies shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions as specified herein.

e. Throughout the project, the Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all work with the Park Manager to minimize disruption to daily operations.

f. The Contractor shall maintain the job site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner throughout the entire project.

g. The Contractor shall provide and maintain tarps for ground cover throughout the duration of the project around the buildings.

h. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris throughout the duration of the project.

i. Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall legally dispose of all excess materials, debris, etc., and leave the entire site in a broom swept condition.

j. Any work that has not been specifically mentioned but is reasonably implied and is necessary for the safe and satisfactory completion of the project, shall be performed by the Contractor as specified herein.

2. Specific: Roof Installation:

a. The contractor shall remove existing shingles, felt, drip edge, flashing, nails, etc. down to the existing bare roof sheathing, sweep the entire roof deck. The contractor shall remove any damaged or deteriorated roof sheathing as directed by DNR Project Engineer. Sheathing materials shall be compatible with existing sheathing. The contractor shall be compensated for this additional work under Unit Price #1.

NOTE: Tarps shall be used as ground coverings, always covering when shingle and roofing materials are being removed.

b. New Roof Sheathing shall be properly installed with 8d coated sinkers or 2 3/8” pneumatic nails. Re-nail loose sheathing and sweep the roof deck, drive in protruding nails. New roof sheathing shall match the thickness of the existing roof sheathing.

c. Cut back the existing plywood to the nearest truss where the flue was removed below the roof line. Frame in between the trusses for added support and install plywood, the same thickness as the existing.

NOTE: Building must be left in a dried condition at the end of every workday. There will be no exceptions.

d. Drip edges shall be installed on all applicable roof lines, eaves, & gables etc.

e. GAF Storm Guard shall be installed (6’) up on the garage door side’ (3’) up on the back side and (3’) on the gable rakes from top to bottom.

f. GAF Deck Armor underlayment shall be installed on the entire roof as per manufacturer specifications. Fasteners for installation shall be 1 ¼” plastic cap nails, hand drive or Pneumatic Cap are permitted for use.

g. Contractor shall use GAF starter strip shingles under first course.

of shingles. Shingles shall be installed per manufacturer specifications to keep the warranty valid with 1” protruding past the drip edge on the sidewalls and ¾” protruding past the drip edge on the gable rakes. Starter shingles shall be cut to keep the recommended pattern. Recommended nailing patterns shall be used so that nail heads are not exposed. 1 ¼” roofing nails shall be used for installation. (Staples shall not be used). Hand nailing and Pneumatic nailing will be permitted for installation.

h. The contractor shall install the pipe vent plumbing boot as per shingle manufacture’s specifications

i. Contractor shall use GAF Cobra Exhaust Vent at the peak, making sure that there is a 1” opening cut on each side of the peak the entire length that the vent is going to be installed on.

j. Ridge cap shingles shall be installed with minimum of 2” nails, using hand nailing method only.

3. Specifics: Soffit, and Fascia, Replacement:

a. Remove the existing aluminum gutter and downspout on the back side of the building.

b. Remove the existing soffit, fascia and accessories associated with the soffit, on the front and rear sidewalls only. Do not remove the break metal on the gable ends.

c. Install vinyl soffit, using the fasteners described above with all necessary required accessories. The soffit shall be cut not to exceed 1/8” less than its total length required.

d. Install the aluminum fascia using the fasteners described above. The fascia shall protrude up into the aluminum drip edge a minimum of ¾”. The nailing pattern for the fascia shall be no more than 24” apart.

4. Specifics: Mortar Joint Replacement:

a. Cut or grind out and repoint the cracked mortar joints. Mortar joints shall be cut out to ¾” in depth and the full distance in height. Joints must be clean, free of debris before repointing is done.

b. Mix (1) part Type S mortar to (2) parts masonry sand with clean water to a smooth, consistency that is capable of filling in the ground out mortar joints. Repoint joints and use a tooling iron that will give the same mortar joint appearance as the existing, as close as possible.

5. Specifics: CMU Prep and Painting:

a. Existing Paint on the entire exterior of the garage shall be scraped, removing all the loose excess paint.

b. All the exterior CMU shall be power washed, let dry and prepped for paint.

c. The entire exterior shall be given (2) coats of paint. Paint shall be installed by brush and roller.

6. Specifics: Gutter and Downspout:

a. Gutter shall be (1) piece continuous aluminum, installed with a positive fall towards the downspout.

b. Gutters shall have gutter hangers fastened every 2’ on center.

c. The downspout shall be installed in the same location that the existing one was removed from, with all necessary accessories required.

d. The downspout hangers shall be of the hidden kind. They shall be fastened to the CMU block using Tapcon screws. One hanger shall be installed 1’ below the last elbow at the top, one installed 1’ up from the bottom and one equally spaced between these brackets, for a total of (3).

8. Specifics: Steel door/Jambs and Door Protective Angles:

a. Remove rust and debris from doors and protective door angles.

b. Wipe down to remove dust.

c. Paint, giving (2) coats, allowing proper drying time between each coat as recommended by the paint manufacturer.

9. Specifics: Debris Removal and Final Clean-up.

a. All Debris from this project shall become the property of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal of all debris off state property. All fees generated for said disposal shall be paid by the contractor. Rake the exterior of the ground and use a magnet to remove all nails from around the surrounding area.

b. Any disturbed areas shall receive topsoil, raked to match existing and adjacent contours, seeded, and mulched as to preexisting conditions.

I. WARRANTY & GUARANTEE:

1. The Contractor shall fully guarantee the work covered under this contract for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance against defects in materials and workmanship.

2. Any defects found within the two (2) year warranty period shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

3. The Contractor shall provide at the meeting for the substantial completion the Project Engineer and Facility Manager all manufacturer’s warranties for materials and systems used on this project and three sets of Close Out Documents. (1) Hard Copy for the facility and (2) Electronic copy for all parties.

a. Warranties, extended warranties, etc.

b. Operational and maintenance. Manuals required under the contract.

4. Acceptance by the Project Engineer and Facility Manager of any procedures, materials, workmanship, or final product shall not relieve the Contractor of his contractual requirements.

5. All work is subject to the inspection and approval of the DNR Project Engineer and the Facilities Manager.

J. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements at their own expense, coordinating with the Facility Manager and the DNR Project Engineer, for storage of materials and any construction yard that may be required to execute this project.

2. All work shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager and DNR Project Engineer at the work initiation meeting.

3. Deviation from the manufacturers’ instructions or this specification will not be acceptable.

4. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions and measures to protect all property from damage. The Contractor shall repair all damage caused by their operation to all public and private property.

5. Work shall be accomplished during the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless permission is given in writing by the facility manage to do otherwise.

6. The requirement to provide an on-site office as noted in the General Conditions on Page 29, Section 7.02, will not be required for this project.

7. The Contractor shall provide and install adequate signs, barricades, etc., to ensure a safe work area throughout the entire project as approved by the DNR Project Engineer and the Facilities Manager.

8. The Contractor shall plan to acquire any temporary utility service which may be required to perform this contract. This shall include portable toilet facilities. Any expenses incurred must be paid by the Contractor.

9. The Contractor shall adhere to OSHA-MOSHA regulations throughout the project to ensure the safety of his/her employees and the public.

10. The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner throughout the entire project. The Contractor shall take steps to prevent the accumulation of debris at the job site.

11. The Contractor shall provide and maintain tarps for ground cover throughout the duration of the demolition of the project.

12. Any work that has not been specifically mentioned but is reasonably implied and is necessary for the safe and satisfactory completion of the project, shall be performed by the contractor as specified herein.

13. All debris generated from this project shall become the property of the Contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal and disposal of all debris from State Property. All fees for said disposal shall be paid by the Contractor.

II. ALTERNATES, UNIT PRICES and ALLOWANCES

A. Alternates: None

B. Unit Prices:

1. Unit Price #1- Removal and Replacement of deteriorated/ damaged existing roof sheathing. The contractor shall insert a cost per Square Foot x an estimated 96 Square Foot = Total of Unit Price #1 to remove and replace roof sheathing as directed by the project engineer.

NOTE: All sheathing replacements shall be directed by Project Engineer.

NOTE: Unit Prices will be used to increase / decrease the final contract price based on actual quantities installed, in accordance with the instructions to Bidders for construction Projects (3.B.3)

C. Allowances:

1. Allowance: Removal and Repointing of Cracked Mortar Joints: The contractor shall insert a cost Allowance of $1,000.00 to cut out and repoint the cracked mortar joints, as directed by the Project Engineer, as described in these written specifications. No additional labor, profit, or overhead shall be allowed to the contractor for such allowances.

(Reference the Instructions to bidders for Construction and General Conditions of Construction Contracts, item8.03, Cash Allowances.)

NOTE: Allowances “ARE” included in the base price.

D. ATTACHMEMENTS:

1. The following items are attached and should be considered part of these written specifications as if specified herein.

Attachment #1----------------Existing Conditions Photograph:

Front Right Existing Conditions

Front Left Existing Conditions

Rear Existing Conditions

Existing Right-Side Conditions

Existing Front Soffit Conditions: Soffit Cut to Short.

Existing Left Side Conditions:

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