05._IDIQ__1_Project_Specifications.pdf

HURON O & M SERVICE CENTER

RENOVATION OF CONCRETE AND INSULATION

GARAGE/STORAGE BUILDING NO. 3

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

UPPER GREAT PLAINS REGION

Solicitation No. DE-SOL-0009769 Spec. No. 16WC117443-701

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

HURON O & M SERVICE CENTER

CONCRETE REPAIRS & BUILDING INSULATION

GARAGE AND STORAGE BUILDING (BUILDING NO. 3)

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1. Removing and disposing of the existing 40 feet by 140 feet reinforced-concrete apron

2. Providing a new 40 feet by 140 feet reinforced-concrete apron

3. Miscellaneous sitework including drainage changes

4. Excavation of an area of approximately 168 feet by 93 feet by 1.5 feet northeast

5. Providing an epoxy floor coating

6. Insulate the walls and roof

7. Provide an interior white liner fabric vapor barrier

8. Provide 8 feet high plywood interior wall

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and preparatory work”

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION:

2. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME:

3. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM:

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

1. SUBMITTAL TIME:

2. SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS:

F. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

G. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

H. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

I. BURIED UTILITIES:

J. SUBMITTALS:

1. GENERAL:

2. APPROVAL TIME:

3. TRANSMITTAL:

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

A. GENERAL:

1. The Contractor shall coordinate with Western Area Power Administration prior to the removal of the reinforced-concrete apron

2. The Contractor shall furnish all material and labor required to completely remove the existing concrete apron

3. Provide gravel fill under the new reinforced-concrete apron

4. Perform seeding at all areas

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Removing and disposing of the reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage and Storage Building”

2. Bidding Schedule item “Miscellaneous Sitework”

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

A. GENERAL:

1. Material:

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Providing new reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage and Storage Building”

2. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items for the following:

DIVISION 11 – BUILDING

A. GENERAL:

1. All work associated with the epoxy concrete floor coating

2. Some of the bays have oil spilled on the concrete floor

3. Steel racks in between bays shall remain in place and no epoxy coating

4. Provide batt insulation with white fabric liner vapor barrier

5. As part of work connected with insulating

6. Provide metal framing (minimum of 16 gauge) as needed to install the insulation

7. All work associated with the insulation work

8. Prior to insulation installation, seal any openings in the exterior walls

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Providing epoxy concrete floor coating to Garage/Storage Building No.

3’s interior concrete floor”

2. Bidding Schedule item “Building Insulation”

C. MATERIALS:

1. SEALANTS:

2. WALL INSULATION :

3. ROOF INSULATION:

4. PLYWOOD:

5. SEALANTS:

6. SUBMITTALS:

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

Construct and complete Renovation of the Concrete and Insulation at the Garage/Storage Building No. 3, at the Huron O & M Service Center, in the Upper Great Plains Region (UGP) project in accordance with the Construction Contract (Standard Form 1442); the Contract Clauses; Western Construction Standards, including: Standard 1 - General Requirements (September 2013); Standard 2 - Sitework (September 2013); Standard 3 - Concrete (September 2013); Standard 4 - Substation Metalwork and Transmission Line Lattice Structures (September 2013); Standard 5 – Transmission Line Steel Pole Structures (September 2013); Standard 6 – Light Duty Steel Pole Structures (September 2013); Standard 7 – Wood Poles (September 2013); Standard 8 – Glued Laminated Structures (September 2009); Standard 9 – Substations: Electrical Service Building (September 2013); Standard 10 – Transmission Line: Electrical (September 2013); Standard 11 – Service Building (September 2013); Standard 12 – Painting (September 2013); Standard 13 - Environmental Quality Protection (September 2013); Standard 14 - Communication Facilities (September 2013); Standard 15 - Drawings (September 2013); Standard Drawings; and these Project Specifications and Drawings.

All Western Standards are incorporated by reference.

If a conflict occurs between the project specifications and the construction standards, the project specifications shall govern. The project specifications and the drawings are used to take exceptions or provide additions to the standard specifications. Some paragraphs in the standard specifications will not apply to this job.

The standards and standard drawings are available at:

https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx

Western project specifications and standards are explained in Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.1.1 “Standards and Project Specifications.”

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Paragraphs “Description of Bidding Schedule Items” in Division – 1, 2, 3, and 11 describe the work to be performed.

The work is located at the Garage and Storage Building (Building No. 3) in the Huron O & M Service Center in the Upper Great Plains (UGP) region as shown on drawing HU 0019.

The principal components of the work include the following:

1. Removing and disposing of the existing 40 feet by 140 feet reinforced-concrete apron at the

Garage and Storage Building.

2. Providing a new 40 feet by 140 feet reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage and Storage Building.

3. Miscellaneous sitework including drainage changes at the Garage and Storage Building.

4. Excavation of an area of approximately 168 feet by 93 feet by 1.5 feet northeast of the Garage and Storage Building.

5. Providing an epoxy floor coating to the existing Garage and Storage Building interior concrete floor.

6. Insulate the walls and roof of the Garage and Storage Building.

https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx

7. Provide an interior white liner fabric vapor barrier for the walls and roof.

8. Provide 8 feet high plywood interior wall including metal framework to protect the new wall insulation and liner.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and preparatory work” includes the following:

a. Performing mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with Sections H and M of the contract clauses.

b. Providing a Construction Schedule and a Safety and Health Program.

c. Complying with Environmental Standards.

d. Complying with DOE Order 442.2 “Differing Professional Opinions for Technical Issues Involving Environment, Safety, and Health.”

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: See Section F, Clause 52.211-10.

2. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, Western will require 10 calendar days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

3. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: Prior to the start of field construction operations at the job site, submit a Safety and Health Program. Prior to beginning onsite construction, a preconstruction safety meeting shall be conducted with the Contractor’s supervisory personnel, any major subcontractors, and Western.

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

1. SUBMITTAL TIME: Submit a construction schedule to the COR within 10 calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed.

2. SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS:

a. Huron O&M Service Center’s concrete replacement and building’s new insulation work shall be performed simultaneously.

b. The Contractor shall not work more than 12 hours per day nor more than 60-hours in one continuous period without approval from the COR.

F. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Electric power up to a maximum of approximately 25 kVA for construction purposes will be available without cost. Source of supply is located in the receptacles throughout the Garage and Storage Building, and within the current distribution panels. The Contractor shall make arrangements and provide power for all necessary distribution circuits and other electrical equipment for distributing the power to the places of use. At contract completion, remove temporary electrical equipment and distribution lines. Power made available by Western will be delivered as single phase, 60 Hz, ac, at approximately 120-240 V. Negotiate with the COR for establishing electric power service. The Contractor may furnish power for his operations by other means.

G. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Furnish water for construction purposes. Make arrangements for obtaining the water and provide for conveying the water to the points of use.

H. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

Explosives shall not be used.

I. BURIED UTILITIES: Prior to excavation, examine the area and determine the location of buried utilities. Utilities shall be identified with a marker denoting the type of service.

J. SUBMITTALS:

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish submittals via email as specified in the Construction Standards and this Project Specification. Submittals via email shall be in standard PDF or Electronic CAD “*.dwg” (AutoCAD 2014) formats. All submittals shall include the Western specification number, Western project title, and Bidding Schedule Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and applicable division number. Multiple CLINs on a single submittal are not permitted. A cover transmittal letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be included with each email.

2. APPROVAL TIME: Approval time for submittals shall be in accordance with the “Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work” paragraph.

3. TRANSMITTAL: The Contractor shall transmit submittals to the Construction Engineer.

a. Construction Engineer:

Western Area Power Administration Construction Engineer ATTN: B5613.HU, Mandy Wipf 200 4th Street SW Huron, South Dakota 57350-2474 Email: wipf@wapa.gov mailto:wipf@wapa.gov

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

A. GENERAL:

1. The Contractor shall coordinate with Western Area Power Administration prior to the removal of the reinforced-concrete apron in order that Western personnel have time to remove any equipment needed by Western from the Garage/Storage Building No. 3.

2. The Contractor shall furnish all material and labor required to completely remove the existing concrete apron at the Garage/Storage Building. All concrete that is removed shall be transported off Government property. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for disposal of such material.

3. Provide gravel fill under the new reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage/Storage Building. The Bidding Schedule does not contain a separate item for base material. Include costs for gravel fill and other base fill in applicable Bidding Schedule items for work requiring base material. Existing gravel fill shall not be reused. Gravel fill shall be composed of hard, dense, durable rock; size ranges from 3/16 to 3/ 4 inches; and free from shale, clay, friable material, dust and debris. Gravel fill shall be compacted.

4. Perform seeding at all areas at all Contractor disturbed areas using a grass seed mix and rate recommended by the local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. Provide erosion control matting (blankets) on all seeded areas slopes greater than or equal to 2:1. Erosion control blankets shall be equal to Xcel Erosion Control Blanket CS-3, coconut/straw, as manufactured by Western Excelsior Corporation, Mancos, CO.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Removing and disposing of the reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage and Storage Building” includes the following:

a. Completely removing and disposing of 6 inches thick by 40 feet long by 140 feet wide reinforced-concrete apron as shown on drawing HU 3024.

b. Excavation involved with the removal of the concrete apron.

c. Borrow excavation and transportation.

d. Placing and compacting refill material where foundations are removed.

e. Protecting and replacing existing gravel surfacing.

f. Providing new gravel surfacing as necessary.

g. Protecting existing underground utilities.

h. Protecting existing storm drain line and manhole.

i. Dewatering as needed.

j. Providing a soil-applied herbicide where gravel surfacing is placed. The Contractor shall ensure that no herbicide runs off-site or is applied outside of Western’s property boundary.

If herbicide is applied by spraying, it shall be applied on windless days.

k. Removing and disposing of excess materials not suitable or needed for construction as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of waste material in an approved landfill.

2. Bidding Schedule item “Miscellaneous Sitework” includes the following:

a. Excavation of the area (approximately 168 feet by 93 feet by 1.5 feet deep) northeast of the

Garage/Storage Building as outlined on drawing HU 3026. The excavated material shall be disposed. (Note: Western will provide and install the new surfacing material composed of geotextile fabric and 6” of gravel)

b. The subgrade in the excavated area shall be sloped to drain to the existing French drain per drawing HU 3026.

c. Placing and compacting refill material where asphalt is removed.

d. Protecting and replacing existing gravel surfacing.

e. Protecting existing underground utilities.

f. Lowering the top of the existing manhole to match new Garage and Storage Building reinforced-concrete apron.

g. Dewatering as needed.

h. Providing a soil-applied herbicide where gravel surfacing is placed. The Contractor shall ensure that no herbicide runs off-site or is applied outside of Western’s property boundary.

If herbicide is applied by spraying, it shall be applied on windless days.

i. Removing and disposing of excess materials not suitable or needed for construction including asphalt as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of waste material in an approved landfill.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

1. Material:

a. Cement: Type IIA cement

b. Fly Ash: Shall be used in accordance with the “Use of Recovered Material and Biobased

Material Products” paragraph of Standard 13.

c. Compressive Strength: 4000 psi at 28 days for concrete foundations.

d. Water-Cement Ratio: Net water-cement ratio, exclusive of water adsorbed by the aggregates, shall not exceed 0.45 by weight.

e. Type A and D water-reducing and retarding admixtures may be used if approved by the

COR.

1. Bidding Schedule item “Providing new reinforced-concrete apron at the Garage and Storage Building”

a. Providing a new reinforced-concrete apron as shown on Drawing HU 3041.

b. Installing control joints in the concrete apron as indicated on Drawing HU 3041. The control joints shall be filled with joint sealant. Control joints shall be made by saw cutting at the joint location to a depth 1 inch. Joint sealant shall be applied in the joint between the existing concrete building foundation and the new concrete apron.

c. The joint sealant shall be a single component, self-leveling, polyurethane joint sealant and shall be equal to BASF (The Chemical Company) Sonolastic SL1.

d. Dowel bars. 5/8-inch diameter, 12 inches in length with spacing of 12 inches shall be installed in the concrete building foundation. The existing concrete foundation shall be drilled to install dowels. The dowel bars shall be slip dowels.

e. Exposed end of each dowel bar shall be coated with grease and fitted with an expansion cap to prevent bond before concrete is placed on the other side.

f. A woven geotextile shall be provided immediately beneath the gravel fill of the new reinforced-concrete apron. The geotextile shall be placed on an even subgrade free of objects that could puncture the fabric. Geotextile engineering fabric shall be “US 200” woven geotextile as manufactured by US Fabrics, Inc., 3904 Virginia Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227, or approved equal. The grab tensile strength (ASTM D-4632), puncture strength (ASTM D-4833), Mullen burst strength (ASTM D-3786), and trapezoidal tear (ASTM D- 4533) shall be 200 lHU, 90 lHU, 400 psi., and 75 lHU, respectively. The geotextile shall be installed as recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items for the following: Include these items in applicable Bidding Schedule items.

a. Earthwork, gravel backfill, formwork, reinforcement, dowels, material used in concrete, preformed joint filler and sealants, curing, finishing, joints, geotextile fabric, and other related work and material needed to complete the concrete construction.

b. Removing and disposing of excess materials not suitable or needed for construction as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of waste material in an approved landfill.

DIVISION 11 – BUILDING

1. All work associated with the epoxy concrete floor coating of the interior Garage/Storage Building

No. 3’s concrete floor shall be coordinated with Western. Western will relocate existing materials, equipment, and vehicles from the individual bays as the work progresses. Only part of the bays shall be coated in order for Western to store some of the materials, equipment, and vehicles in other parts of the building.

2. Some of the bays have oil spilled on the concrete floor which shall require pretreatment before applying the epoxy coating.

3. Steel racks in between bays shall remain in place and no epoxy coating shall be applied in these areas.

4. Provide batt insulation with white fabric liner vapor barrier at all exterior walls and in the roof of the Garage and Storage Building as shown on the drawings. The girt and purlin spaces shall be filled completed with a minimum resistance value (R) of R25 (8 inches thick) for the exterior walls and roof. The insulation shall be equal to Simple Saver System as manufactured by Thermal Design, Inc. (Madison, NE 68748).

5. As part of work connected with insulating the metal building, electrical outlets, lighting fixtures, HVAC duct supports, ventilation fans, heaters, etc. (if applicable) may have to be temporarily disconnected and/or worked around. Shop drawings of the building are available from the COR on request.

6. Provide metal framing (minimum of 16 gauge) as needed to install the insulation around existing doors, translucent roof panels, and other equipment. Box out (metal) around the existing translucent roof panels at a depth to match the roof insulation. Provide new translucent roof panels matching the existing panels on the interior side of these metal frame boxes to provide an air space between the existing exterior translucent roof panels and the interior of the building.

Caulk around these new metal box frames. The existing electrical equipment on the southwest wall shall not be moved away from the exterior wall. Insulation with necessary metal framework shall be provided around this area.

7. All work associated with the insulation work for the Garage and Storage Building walls and roof shall be coordinated with Western. Western will relocate existing materials, equipment, and vehicles from the individual bays as the work progresses.

8. Prior to insulation installation, seal any openings in the exterior walls (holes in the metal building walls or spaces between the concrete and metal walls) with silicone sealant and/or foam backer material.

1. Bidding Schedule item “Providing epoxy concrete floor coating to Garage/Storage Building No. 3’s interior concrete floor” includes the following:

a. The epoxy coating shall be commercial grade, 100% solids, and have an anti-skid additive mixed into the coating to provide a rough, slip-resistant texture.

b. The thickness of the epoxy coating shall be a minimum of 10 mils dry.

c. The epoxy coating provided shall be equal to Epoxy-Coat with anti-skid additive aluminum oxide (Epoxy-Coat, 169 Northbound Gratiot Ave., Mount Clemens, MI 48043, 1-800-841- 5580).

d. The epoxy concrete floor coating shall be provided at locations shown on the drawing HUM

3024 with the exception of floor areas beneath bolted-down racks located in between the bays.

e. Color samples shall be submitted for approval.

f. Prepare the concrete surface according to the epoxy coating manufacturer’s recommendations for surface preparation. Repair any concrete surface prior to installation.

Any areas with oil spilled on the concrete slab shall be treated.

g. Disposal of any materials not needed after installation.

h. Replacing joint sealant around the edges of the interior concrete surface as needed.

i. The moving of any equipment in the building shall be coordinated with the COR.

j. The epoxy coating work shall be closely coordinate with the COR to avoid any impact to

Western operations.

2. Bidding Schedule item “Building Insulation” includes the following:

a. Providing wall insulation of the building.

b. Providing roof insulation of the building.

c. Providing 8 feet high plywood walls including supporting metal framework to protect the insulation and liner.

d. Providing any necessary metal framing around doors and the translucent metal roof panels.

e. Providing all accessories to install the insulation.

f. Temporarily disconnecting, reconnecting, and/or working around electrical outlets, lighting fixtures, ventilation fans, heater, etc. as part of the building insulation installation.

g. Relocating 2 fire extinguisher and signs to outside new plywood wall.

h. Relocating two electrical fan switches on the building’s south and north walls. The switches need to be moved out from the building’s exterior walls.

i. Sealing openings in the exterior wall including the area between the metal panels and concrete floor with silicone sealant and/or foam (closed cell) backer material.

j. The moving of any equipment in the building shall be coordinated with the COR.

C. MATERIALS:

1. SEALANTS:

a. The joint sealant used at the edges of the interior concrete slab shall be a single component, self-leveling, polyurethane joint sealant and shall be equal to BASF (The Chemical Company) Sonolastic SL1. Insure all joints meet the joint width and depth limitations of the joint sealant manufacturer. Contractor shall provide proper joint dimensions by installing backer rod as required. Apply joint sealant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

b. The joint sealant color shall closely match the existing concrete.

c. Silicone Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25; one component - low-modulus

- non sag - neutral cure silicone sealant; joint movement range of +100 percent to -50 percent; color to match adjacent areas when visible.

d. Sealants shall be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. WALL INSULATION :

a. Glass fiber batt insulation shall meet the requirements of ASTM C665, with flame spread rating of 25 or less and smoke development rating of 50 or less per ASTM E84.

b. Insulation shall be formaldehyde free and have a recycled material content of 25 percent minimum.

c. Vapor barrier fabric shall be opaque, woven, reinforced, high-density polyethylene yarns coated on both sides with a continuous white coating. The vapor barrier shall be manufactured with extrusion–welded seams fabricated in one piece, to fit not less than the full bay length by the width of the building. Wall bay minimum fabric size shall be not less than one entire wall bay or end wall column space from ceiling to floor. Perimeter edges of the vapor barrier fabric shall be trimmed and sealed to the adjoining steel or fabric with vapor barrier lap sealant. The liner fabric perm rating shall be 0.02 grains per hour per square foot based on ASTM E 96, Procedure B. The vapor barrier fabric sealant shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. The vapor barrier shall meet the requirements of ASTM C665, with flame spread rating of 25 or less and smoke development rating of 50 or less per ASTM E84.

d. Provide all needed fasteners and support strapping of the appropriate color. The steel straps shall have a 100 ksi minimum yield high tensile strength, galvanized, primed and then painted white with a clear coat primer on the unexposed side. Minimum size shall be 0.02 x 1 inch continuous length. The fasteners shall be as recommended by the manufacturer’s insulation system.

e. The wall insulation hangers shall be Fast-R preformed rigid hangers, 32 inch long galvanized steel strips with barbed arrows every 8 inches along its length.

f. Facing shall be resistant to puncture and tears; and cover width of insulation with 2 inch flanges on each side.

g. Insulation shall be flexible, resilient, odorless, and not contribute to corrosion of steel.

h. Provide a galvanized steel ¼-inch “L” channel at the wall floor. The minimum dimensions of the “L” channel shall be 1 ½ x 1 ½ inches. The “L” channel shall be attached to the concrete floor/foundation wall with appropriate concrete anchors. Silicon sealant shall be applied at the “L” channel to protect the insulation and vapor barrier from moisture.

i. The wall insulation shall be installed as recommended by the manufacturer’s insulation system.

j. Western personnel will detach and move existing plywood walls away from the exterior walls in order for the Contractor to install the insulation, with the exception of small wall area that has an attached electrical panel. For this area, the wall will remain in place, and the Contractor will install the insulation behind the plywood wall.

3. ROOF INSULATION:

a. Requirements of the wall insulation shall apply.

b. Apply insulation under the exposed metal roofing panels.

c. Insulation of required thickness and density shall be placed under the purlins, and supported by steel straps.

d. The vapor retarder shall be placed facing the nearest interior of the building.

e. The roof insulation shall be installed as recommended by the manufacturer’s insulation system.

4. PLYWOOD:

a. Provide 3/4” thick CDX plywood. Install plywood vertically. Galvanized 3/8” by 2” steel flat bar shall be installed vertically between the floor “L” channel and existing girts at a maximum spacing of 4’. The steel flat bar shall be installed at the seam between individual pieces of plywood.

b. Plywood shall be adequately fastened.

5. SEALANTS:

a. Provide waterproof silicone sealant recommended for use on concrete and metal surfaces.

b. Sealants shall be installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

6. SUBMITTALS:

a. Manufacturers’ product brochures.

b. Detailed drawings showing building insulation plans.

c. The joint sealant used at the edges of the interior concrete slab shall be a single component, self-leveling, polyurethane joint sealant and shall be equal to BASF (The Chemical Company) Sonolastic SL1. Insure all joints meet the joint width and depth limitations of the joint sealant manufacturer. Contractor shall provide proper joint dimensions by installing backer rod as required. Apply joint sealant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

d. The joint sealant color shall closely match the existing concrete.

e. Silicone Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25; one component - low-modulus

- non sag - neutral cure silicone sealant; joint movement range of +100 percent to -50 percent; color to match adjacent areas when visible.

f. Sealants shall be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions.