Draft Grove Park DB Design Criteria_ SOW_1005.pdf

Design Criteria Package

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Recreation Center

DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE

CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA

DESIGN-BUILD

Grove Park Recreation Center

RFP-DPR-XXXX-XXXXXXX

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 General Project Description ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Project Scope of Work .............................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Project Design Phases ............................................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Preliminary Design Phase .................................................................................. 1-3

1.3.2 Detailed Design Phase ..................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.3 Final Design Phase ............................................................................................ 1-5

1.4 Drawing Formats and Requirements… ................................................................... 1-6

1.5 Submittal Requirements… ........................................................................................ 1-6

2.0 Site Utilities… ............................................................................................................ 2-1

3.0 Design Criteria .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 General Site/Civil Design Criteria .............................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Detailed Field Surveys ..................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 Horizontal and Vertical Coordinate System ................................................... 3-1

3.1.3 Design Documentation ................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.4 Demolition Plans… ......................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.5 Outside Piping Plans, Profiles and Sections… ............................................. 3-3

3.1.6 Fire Protection Water System… ................................................................... 3-4

3.1.7 Traffic Maintenance and Signing Plans… .................................................... 3-4

3.1.8 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans… ........................................................ 3-4

3.1.9 Landscape Plans… .......................................................................................... 3-5

3.2 General Architectural Design Criteria .................................................................. 3-5

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3.2.1 Codes and Standards… ....................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.2 Building Architectural Requirements… .............................................................. 3-6

3.2.3 Life-Cycle Cost Effectiveness ........................................................................ 3-10

3.2.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 3-11

3.2.5 Accommodation for the Handicapped… ....................................................... 3-11

3.2.6 Exterior Walls… ............................................................................................ 3-11

3.2.7 Roofing… ...................................................................................................... 3-11

3.2.8 Exterior Louvers… ........................................................................................ 3-12

3.2.9 Balcony Walls & Handrails… ....................................................................... 3-12

3.2.10 Exterior Soffits… ............................................................................................ 3-12

3.2.11 Exterior Painting and Coating… ..................................................................... 3-12

3.2.12 Exterior Joint Sealers… ................................................................................. 3-12

3.2.13 Sun Control Devices (Exterior)...................................................................... 3-12

3.2.14 Screen Walls… .............................................................................................. 3-12

3.2.15 Exterior Windows… ...................................................................................... 3-12

3.2.16 Interior Windows… ....................................................................................... 3-13

3.2.17 Storefronts and Curtainwalls… ....................................................................... 3-13

3.2.18 Exterior Glazing… .......................................................................................... 3-13

3.2.19 Solid Doors… ................................................................................................ 3-10

3.2.20 Overhead Coiling Doors… ............................................................................ 3-13

3.2.21 Interior and Exterior Stairs….......................................................................... 3-13

3.2.22 Handrails, Guardrails and Accessories… ...................................................... 3-13

3.2.23 Specialties… .................................................................................................. 3-14

3.2.24 Gymnasium Equipment… ............................................................................. 3-14

3.2.25 Passenger Elevator… ...................................................................................... 3-14

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3.2.26 Public Address System… .............................................................................. 3-14

3.2.27 Access Control System… .............................................................................. 3-14

3.2.28 Video Surveillance System… ........................................................................ 3-14

3.2.29 Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (FF&E)… ............................................. 3-14

3.3 General Structural Design Criteria ........................................................................ 3-15

3.3.1 Purpose and Content........................................................................................ 3-15

3.3.2 Applicable Codes, Standards and References… ................................................. 3-15

3.3.3 Guidelines and Procedures ................................................................................ 3-15

3.3.4 Loads… ........................................................................................................... 3-16

3.3.5 Foundations… ................................................................................................. 3-16

3.3.6 Slab-on-Grade… .............................................................................................. 3-17

3.3.7 Floor Construction .......................................................................................... 3-17

3.3.8 Roof Construction ............................................................................................ 3-17

3.4 General Building Mechanical Services Design Criteria ........................................... 3-17

3.4.1 General… ....................................................................................................... 3-17

3.4.2 HVAC… ........................................................................................................ 3-17

3.4.3 Plumbing ........................................................................................................ 3-26

3.5 General Electrical Design Criteria .......................................................................... 3-29

3.5.1 Electrical Design Standards… ........................................................................ 3-29

3.5.2 Design Criteria and Guidelines… .................................................................. 3-32

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Project Description

The City of Atlanta, Georgia is using the Design-Build delivery method for design, permitting and construction of the Grove Park Recreation Center Replacement, (Project). This Design

Criteria Package (DCP) presents specific minimum requirements related to the features to be provided by the Design/Builder selected for the Project. This DCP is an Exhibit to the

Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the City's Department of Procurement

(DOP).

1.1.1 Overview

This DCP presents the minimum requirements for design, permitting and construction of the new Recreation Center. The DCP contains Project-specific requirements including minimum design criteria for individual unit operations and processes; general technical requirements for engineering disciplines and architectural requirements; and start-up, training, and commission requirements. Although minimum requirements are established in this DCP, the Design/Builder shall be fully responsible for final design, construction and performance of the Project.

1.2 Project Scope of Work

The successful Design/Builder will design and construct the Project in accordance with the requirements of this RFP, the Design Criteria and technical requirements and all other

Exhibits and Appendices and any Addenda to this RFP, including all documents, included therein, site survey, specifications, and other information references in and/or included therein, all of which materials are incorporated into this RFP by reference.

The specific areas of Work for this Project include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Conduct Community Engagement meetings to review conceptual design prior to completion of the Preliminary Design Phase.

2. Complete detailed design of this Project in accordance with the Design

Criteria;

3. Pre-construction engineering, planning, coordination and permitting;

4. Site Inspection and Engineering;

5. Demolition, site preparation, and existing utility relocation;

6. Procurement of all design, engineering, and construction Work and materials;

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7. Design Management;

8. Project Management;

9. Subcontractor staging, management; and coordination;

10. Materials staging and management;

11. Site access management and scheduling;

12. Independent special testing and inspection(s);

13. Procurement and management of all subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers;

14. Cost estimation, scheduling, and controls in accordance with City Policy and Procedures regarding Project Controls and reporting;

15. Detailed Design Phase

16. Construction of the Project;

17. Quality assurance and quality control, including inspection and testing; and

18. Turnover of facilities and systems, including warranties, operation instruction, and training.

1. Project Design Phases

It is the City's intentions to support schedule efficiencies throughout the Project. The following design phase reviews are not intended to prohibit activities which could be concurrently executed; rather, are established to identify opportunities for City to observe progress and conformance to criteria established herein. Where possible, the

Design/Builder should identify opportunities to gain schedule efficiencies in their project approach. The Design/Builder is permitted to submit specific discipline design drawings for City review to expedite the Project schedule. Any early submittal documents proposed shall be defined by the Design/Builder. The minimum project design phases will include:

2. Preliminary Design Phase

3. Detailed Design Phase

4. Final Design Phase

1.2.2 Preliminary Design Phase

The following deliverables will be developed by the Design/Builder during the preliminary design phase:

+ List of applicable permits and status of permitting processes;

+ Preliminary Drawings

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• Preliminary Drawings including demolition plans, site civil plans, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical drawings;

+ Specification Table of Contents and major equipment specifications;

+ Subsurface investigation requirements and/or findings;

+ Geotechnical services and survey work as required;

+ Materials of construction tables, showing locations and materials proposed, for equipment, piping, pipe supports, hardware, structural materials and any other services subject to corrosion;

+ Construction traffic management plan;

+ Description of safety elements included in the facilities;

+ Sustainable Design Plan, substantiating the measures used to design and build the facilities using sustainable design principles;

+ Erosion and sediment control plans and applicable documentation (NOI, etc.)

1.2.3 Detailed Design Phase

During the detailed design phase (between 50%-60% complete), the Basis of Design is refined and all major design decisions are made by the Design/Builder and reviewed by the City. It is anticipated that the Design/Builder will include regular Project progress meetings to foster dialog and communicate Project information.

In general, the Design/Builder team will be expected to finalize all major design decisions.

The following are typical deliverables developed during the Detailed Design Phase:

+ Architectural door, window, finish and hardware schedules and details;

+ Landscape details and planting materials lists;

+ Updated drawing and specifications lists;

+ Updated site, grading, drainage, landscaping and electrical site plans;

+ Updated process and support facility general arrangement plans;

+ Site sections and details;

+ Updated electrical single-line drawings;

+ Building and structure foundation plans, floor plans and sections; Concrete mix design(s);

+ Updated architectural plans and elevations (including landscape plans and

• details, at least one full building section, and a representative wall and plan);

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+ Updated mechanical systems plans, sections and details;

+ Equipment performance testing plans.

Concepts developed and reviewed during the Detailed Design Phase are considered fixed.

1.4.3 Final Design Phase

At the final design phase, all major decisions have been made and the work of previous phases is considered fixed.

The 100 percent design is a complete construction ready package with sufficient copies for files and Design/Builder use for execution of the Project. In general, during this phase, the Design/Builder shall be expected to prepare final construction drawings and specifications for review and address any outstanding comments from the City, regulatory agencies or other pertinent entities.

The following are typical deliverables developed during this Phase:

+ Final plans, sections and details for civil, architectural, landscaping, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical Drawings;

+ Final technical specifications for all work disciplines;

+ Landscaping and planting lists;

• Architectural door, window, finish and hardware schedules and details;

+ Final electrical single-line drawings;

+ Final electrical panel schedules;

+ O&M plans.

Following the appropriate review and incorporation of comments, all drawings shall be sealed and signed by a State-registered professional architect/engineer of the appropriate discipline.

1.5 Drawing Formats and Requirements

Drawings shall be prepared using the following standards:

+ All Drawings shall be prepared on 22-inch by 34-inch paper. The City shall provide the Design/Builder with a standard title block that shall be used for all

Drawings.

+ Digital drawing files shall be submitted at the completion of design in AutoCAD

Release 2024 format. A unique file name shall be assigned to each Drawing. A

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1-5 consistent file naming format shall be used throughout the Project.

+ Signature blocks shall be included to show the name of primary individual producing Drawing, the primary designer, the primary reviewer, and the

Design/Builder Engineer approving the Drawing. All names in the signature block shall be the first initial and the complete last name.

+ Standard legends and abbreviations shall be used throughout the Project.

Standard legend sheets shall be prepared containing all symbols and abbreviations used on the Drawings.

+ Drawings shall include a sequential revision number to allow tracking of the

Drawings. Title block shall note Drawings issued for procurement or construction and any subsequent changes including final.

1.6 Submittal Requirements

+ All Design Submittals required under Applicable Laws to be sealed and signed shall be signed and sealed by the Design/Builder's Designer, who shall be a professional engineer or architect currently licensed in Georgia under

Applicable Laws.

+ Design submittals shall be delivered in bound sets, indexed, and clearly marked to indicate the date of issuance and stage of development.

+ Specification Requirements: All Specifications shall be consistent with

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and comply with the Master Format

2020 of 49 Divisions.

+ The City of Atlanta Division 01 Specifications shall be utilized for this project.

These documents are included as Exhibit A.

+ Design Submittals:

• Ten (10) hard copies and pdf copies of Drawings, Specifications, and other design submittals shall be provided for the preliminary, detailed and final design phases.

• Design/Builder shall submit documents during the design phase that shall be sufficiently complete to:

• Communicate to the City Representative the design intent.

• Demonstrate compliance with all requirements of the

Contract Documents. Clearly define the Design/Builder's requirements for procurement and construction.

+ As a minimum, the Design/Builder shall prepare and submit the following:

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• Final building plans, sections, elevations, and details.

• Site/Civil plans including finished grading.

• Mechanical plans, sections, and details.

• Electrical plans.

• Specifications.

• Electronic files of Drawings, Specifications, and test procedures. Each electronic file shall include an index of its contents.

+ In addition to the above submittals, Design/Builder shall submit updates to any documents submitted as part of its Proposal and incorporated into the Contract.

+ As part of each design submittal, review comments from previous Design

Submittal shall be submitted with actions taken to address comments clearly indicated.

+ If requested by the City or City Representative, Design/Builder shall submit an additional design submittal after submittal of Design documents and prior to submittal of Final Design Documents. Such submittal would consist of the latest version of Drawings and Specifications available at the time of request.

SECTION 2 DESIGN CRITERIA

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2.0 Site Utilities

The proposed area of the new Recreation Center is located on the top of the deconstructed footprint of the existing recreation center. The existing site has water, gas, electrical, communications, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines available for tie-ins. Design Builder shall be responsible for surveying the existing site to determine the locations and sizes of all existing utilities.

SECTION 3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 General Site/Civil Design Criteria

3.1.1 Detailed Field Surveys

Field surveying and existing topography will be the responsibility of the Design/Builder.

If any additional information is required, the Design/Builder shall be responsible for obtaining it.

The Design/Builder shall follow these guidelines:

+ All new field survey data shall be entered in the survey and mapping electronic database.

+ Each new survey shall be assigned a separate file designation so new data can be attached to original electronic files.

+ All final record drawings of utilities and facilities shall be provided after construction has been completed.

3.1.2 Horizontal and Vertical Coordinate System

All new construction on City facilities shall be tied to the Georgia State Plane

Coordinates System, North Zone (NAD 83 - 90). Vertical controls shall be referenced to

NAVD 1988. Permanent horizontal and vertical controls shall be identified and used in the construction phase.

3.1.3 Design Documentation

3.1.3.1 Site Drawing Organization

The site plans shall be organized as follows:

+ Drawings shall be parallel or perpendicular to the grid system.

+ Unless otherwise specified, the drawing scale for site plans shall be 1"=50' (or larger) with common match lines as required, with 1"=20" for individual sheets to short grade lines.

Site drawings for individual projects shall be organized as follows:

+ Existing conditions.

+ Demolition plans.

+ Finished grading/vertical control plans (Grading and drainage plans):

• Existing contours.

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• Finished grade contours and spot elevations.

• Storm drainage system, profiles and details

+ Erosion and sediment control plans.

+ Temporary facilities during construction:

+ Landscaping and Tree Protection plans.

3.1.3.2 Typical Construction Details

Typical construction details shall be developed for the site improvements.

3.1.3.3 Existing and New Geotechnical Data, Soil Borings, and Explorations

The Design/Builder shall be responsible for interpreting all geotechnical data and performing any additional studies to satisfy their requirements.

3.1.3.4 Site Utilization and Construction Staging Plan

Design/Builder's Work shall not create unnecessary blockage of traffic; shall not create a safety hazard; a n d shall not create a nuisance. City site location and facilities shall be as-is. Based upon its review of the available, site investigations, investigations and other inquiries made by Design-Builder, which the Design-Builder acknowledges to be sufficient for this purpose, the Design-Builder assumes the risk and understands the existing, "as-is" conditions of the s i t e , as such conditions may affect and impact the ability of the Design-Builder to comply with Applicable Laws in the provision of Work described under the Agreement. The Design-Builder agrees that any latent or patent defect, flaw, error, inoperability, inadequacy or other condition that exists as of the execution of this Agreement or that may be revealed during the Term of the Agreement shall not relieve Design-Builder from performing its obligations under this Agreement.

The Design/Builder prepares the site utilization plan. This drawing indicates authorized staging and laydown areas for the project. Examples of construction support activities shown on this drawing include access roads to the construction site; utilities such as power, water, sanitary, and telephone hookups; transportation logistics; and other common services required to support the construction activity.

A final site survey of the proposed site shall be provided to the Design/Builder Team with coordinates. If additional area is needed for staging, the Design/Builder firm shall identify how much additional area shall be needed. There may be other areas available adjacent to the site; however, additional area may be provided at the discretion of the

City.

3.1.4 Demolition Plans

The drawing scale for demolition plans shall be 1:100 or smaller. Demolition of facilities

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+ Verify existing facility information. Confirm that layout is correct, complete, and up to date.

+ Determine allowable methods of demolition.

+ Identify the limits of demolition requirements, and delineate areas of demolition (e.g., buildings, pavement, and utilities). A separate drawing is required for delineating buried structures and utilities located below surface structure or utilities.

+ Identify the disposition of salvageable materials and equipment.

+ Evaluate the condition of structure, site, and equipment remaining after demolition. The Design/Builder shall delineate areas for disposal or clearly define which materials are to be disposed of, those that shall be removed from the site and disposed of elsewhere, and those that shall be retained by the City, if applicable.

+ Identify buried structures and utilities that will be abandoned in place or plugged and tilled.

+ Indicate the extent of facilities that will be removed or remain, and the facilities that will be protected to maintain continued plant operations.

+ Determine environmental safety issues.

3.1.5 Outside Piping Plans, Profiles, and Sections

The drawing scale for outside piping (site utilities) plans shall be 1"=50'. The

Design/Builder must not show contours on this sheet. If additional detail is necessary, the Design/Builder shall use a scale of 1:10. Show the proposed storm drainage system on the grading plans only. The storm drainage system may be depicted in a shaded/ghosted manner to aid in the avoidance of utility conflicts, if applicable.

The outside piping (site utilities) plans, profiles, and sections shall clearly show the following:

+ All grade changes.

+ Coordinates for all manholes, stubs, branches, fittings and interfaces.

+ Invert elevations of all gravity lines and centerline elevations of all non-gravity lines.

+ Elevations of gravity and non-gravity l i n e s at buildings, structures, and interfaces.

+ Each line size, material type, system designation and direction of flow, where applicable.

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+ Buried piping and conduits to the outside face of the building or structure.

+ Pipe interfaces with existing utilities.

3.1.5.1 Storm Drainage Design and Analysis

Design Storm Runoff Determination. The Design/Builder shall comply with the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and applicable City Land

Development Regulations. Stormwater runoff "Qs" shall be determined by using the

Rational Method. The Design/Builder shall follow the Georgia Stormwater

Management Manual (latest edition) for runoff coefficients.

3.1.5.2 Rainfall Duration/Intensities

Design storm rainfall intensities shall be determined from the Rainfall Intensity-

Duration- Frequency Curves for Georgia (US Weather Bureau, latest edition). Times of concentration (T,) shall be considered for both overland and pipe flow in determining intensities for calculating design Qs.

3.1.5.3 Design Storm Events

The Design/Builder shall follow the Georgia Department of Watershed

Management Manual.

3.1.5.4 Sanitary Sewers Design and Analysis

Sanitary sewers shall be designed in accordance with the Georgia Department of Natural

Resources EPD criteria.

All gravity pipelines shall be at least 8 inches in diameter and have manholes to grade.

Manholes shall be located at all changes in direction. In straight stretches of pipe, the distance between manholes shall be no more than 400 feet for sewers 15 inches or less, and

500 feet for sewers 18 inches to 30 inches in size, except that distances up to 600 feet may be approved in cases where adequate cleaning equipment for such spacing is provided.

Smaller pressure lines shall have pressure cleanouts at grade. These cleanouts shall be spaced at appropriate intervals to allow access.

3.1.6 Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection shall meet the requirements established in the latest edition of the NFPA code and City standards.

3.1.7 Traffic Maintenance and Signing Plans

The Design/Builder shall follow GDOT requirements in the preparation of the traffic maintenance and traffic signing plans.

3.1.8 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

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The Design/Builder shall fulfill all requirements for soil erosion and sediment control according to Georgia EPD rule criteria and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation

Specifications. All soil erosion and sediment control measures used in the Project shall be detailed in a separate drawing.

3.1.9 Landscape Plans

The Design/Builder shall comply with the Department of Planning and Community

Development. On landscaping plans, indicate all proposed landforms, elevations, type of cover (i.e., trees, shrubs, and grasses), finished contours, roadways, sidewalks, and retaining walls. The Design/Builder shall indicate the limit of work. All unpaved areas shall include topsoil and grass. Trees and shrubs shall be limited.

If additional detail is necessary to clarify the landscaping layout adjacent to buildings and structures, the Design/Builder shall coordinate with the Department of Planning and

Community Development.

3.2 General Architectural Design Criteria

3.2.1 Codes and Standards

All architectural design must conform to all state, city, and local codes, laws, ordinances, and zoning regulations and design guidelines as provided for by the City, and as mentioned herein.

The pertinent codes for building design are:

+ 2018 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments

+ 2018 International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments

+ 2018 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments

+ 2018 International Fuel Gas Code with Georgia Amendments

+ 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia Supplements and Amendments

+ 2018 International Fire Code with Georgia Amendments

+ 2020 National Electrical Code (No Georgia Amendments)

The code data shall be located on the drawing with the first floor plan. The code data may be located elsewhere, provided a note is given on the first floor plan stating the location of the code data by drawing number.

3.2.1.1 Code Data

A code search shall be conducted for this Project, and the building code data shall be provided on the drawings. The code data shall be located on the drawing with the first

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Building Code Data:

The buildings shall be designed to meet the requirements of the International

Building Code with Georgia Amendments (latest edition) and the following additional criteria:

Occupancy Group Classification:

List as appropriate, list each separate occupancy group required by the program

Type of Construction: List as appropriate Building Height: List as appropriate Height Limitation:

Total Floor Area: As calculated, list floor area for each identified occupancy

Largest Floor Area: As calculated Area Limitation: List as appropriate Occupant Load: List number of total calculated occupants. Also list actual occupants as determined by program if appropriate

Fire Suppression System:

Fire Alarm System:

3.2.2 Building Architectural Requirements:

3.2.2.1 Visual Image Policies and Guidelines

Architectural Elements:

The architectural design standards shall provide design unity throughout the

Facility. The form or mass, shall be continuous, achieved through the use of scale, color, texture, material, and detail. The following design standards apply:

+ Design architectural elements with crisp, clean lines and reflect the scale proportions and contextual quality of existing buildings.

+ Use architectural building masses to screen the view of unenclosed service functions from public areas of the site.

+ The Design-Builder shall coordinate with Architectural-Landscaping requirements in this document.

Colors:

Exterior color shall provide continuity throughout the facility. Submit proposed color selections to City for review.

Materials:

These guidelines shall be followed for selecting materials:

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+ Use steel or concrete as the general material for structural elements.

+ Concrete colors shall be integral to the material itself.

+ Use corrosive-resistant metals in architectural details, such as doors and windows frames, railings, fixtures, and other components.

Interior Room Finishes:

The following information shall provide guidance for the selection of interior finishes. The final finishes shall be determined in accordance to the specific plant criteria.

+ To enhance brightness, interior surfaces shall be light-colored and reflective.

+ Provide a finish surface to all interior spaces; no surface area shall be left untreated, unless noted otherwise.

+ Use nonporous surfaces in wet areas.

+ Paint or seal exposed concrete surfaces as required.

+ Provide acoustical treatment in interior high-noise areas of buildings.

+ Final selection of interior finishes shall be subject to review by City.

3.2.2.2 Architectural-Site

Site coordination involves the following:

+ Develop the layout, circulation, and orientation for the Facility on the site.

+ Review the effects of grading and drainage on the structure, and coordinate the location of roof drainage.

+ Coordinate the location, elevation, and gradient of finish floor slabs, sidewalks, and entrance pads.

+ Coordinate the location of yard hydrants with the layout of yard piping, and the location of outdoor wall hydrants with site water needs.

+ Review site lighting.

+ Review location of grade mounted HVAC equipment

+ Review fire truck circulation.

3.2.2.3 Architectural-Landscaping

+ Landscaping coordination involves these steps:

• Coordinate landscaping and irrigation with site grading and drainage.

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• Coordinate landscaping to prevent obstruction of door and window openings and consider the effects of heat and fumes from ventilation exhaust on the plantings.

• Coordinate landscaping to provide visual screening of items identified as objectionable.

3.2.2.4 Architectural-Structural

+ Verify concrete finishes and moisture proofing for walls and slabs;

coordinate location and type of construction, expansion, and control joints;

coordinate selection of form work and determine if it is compatible with the desired concrete finishes.

+ Establish railing material, type, and detail; determine if railing conforms to codes, accessibility and safety regulations.

+ Establish rise, run, material, and detail of all stairs; verify that the design conforms to codes, accessibility and safety regulations.

+ Coordinate clear room height requirements and ceiling finishes.

+ Coordinate size, detail, and location of all floor, wall, and roof openings.

+ Establish roof and floor slopes and floor-drain elevations for proper drainage;

verify need for sloping structure or topping material; Verify need for depressed slab areas.

+ Coordinate selection of roof framing system.

+ Review framing schemes for column locations and size, beam clearances, and their effects on the work of other disciplines.

+ Establish requirements for insulation, vapor retarders, damp proofing, and waterproofing.

+ Establish requirements for termite resistant construction.

3.2.2.5 Architectural-Mechanical

+ Coordinate "U"-factor requirements for walls, fenestration, floors and roof.

(U-factors must meet energy code requirements.)

+ Select, coordinate, and detail insulation materials.

+ Coordinate size, location, and types of wall louvers; coordinate required roof penetrations.

Coordinate and determine final size, location, and numbers of wall louvers.

Schedule louvers.

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+ Verify and coordinate plumbing fixture count, type, layout, and location per

Georgia Building Code. Determine and provide plumbing chases.

+ Verify the location of all floor and roof drains.

+ Coordinate size, detail, and location of all floor, wall, and roof openings.

+ Provide up-to-date background floor plans and building sections for use by the designers of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

+ Coordinate spatial requirements for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler systems in the floor plans.

+ Coordinate roof drainage gutter downspout locations with wall penetrations for HVAC and plumbing.

+ Review air diffuser and grille selection and placement for compatibility with ceiling system.

+ Coordinate NFPA requirements by room and area within each building and structure. Identify fire resistant construction on the plans, and coordinate fire suppression system requirements.

3.2.2.6 Architectural-Electrical

+ Review light fixture selection, and coordinate layout and compatibility with ceiling system and air diffusers and grilles.

+ Coordinate exterior, wall mounted, and special accent site lighting.

+ Provide up-to-date background floor plans for electrical designers' use.

+ Coordinate size, detail, and location of all but small conduit, floor, wall, and roof openings. Conduit shall not be routed in reinforced masonry cells.

+ Verify size, location, and access requirements for all motor control centers, panels, and A&C equipment; ensure that equipment shall fit through openings provided and at locations shown.

+ Coordinate NFPA requirements by room and area.

3.2.2.7 Architectural-Corrosion Control

+ Verify types of exposed metals and painted finishes to be used to resist corrosion. Each environment has its own requirements.

+ Coordinate special chemical resistant coatings for chemical storage.

3.2.2.8 Architectural Finishes

The design of the Rev. James Orange Recreation Center shall utilize architectural

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3.2.2.9 Interior Partitions

Provide aesthetically pleasing, functional durable finishes appropriate to the buildings function. Acoustic properties of materials as well as durability and ease of maintenance shall be considered during material selection. Maximize the use of sustainable materials.

Provide a wall and floor color design that includes a minimum of two different accent colors throughout the facility. Submit pattern drawings of the accent design with the interior design submittal.

Use CMU for all interior partitions and for mechanical and electrical rooms.

3.2.2.10 Louvers

Where used, louvers shall be heavy duty, drainable blade aluminum with factory-applied polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) enamel finish.

3.2.2.11 Ceilings

Ceilings shall be acoustical tile in suspended ceiling grid and where exposed, provide an acoustical treatment.

3.2.2.12 Windows

Use aluminum windows or curtainwall with factory finish. Fit exterior windows with tinted, insulated glazing to comply with Energy Code.

3.2.2.13 Flooring

Seal concrete flooring in all mechanical areas with clear sealer. All other areas to be medium builder’s grade broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, VCT or porcelain tiles. Provide rubber flooring in stretching and fitness areas. Provide 3rd grade (natural) Maple strip wood flooring in Gymnasium. Wall base shall be rubber.

3.2.2.14 Architectural Coatings

Ensure that all exposed building surfaces, including all structural steel framing and decking, are properly coated. Suggested architectural coatings are listed below. The

Design/Builder shall provide additional coating systems as required.

3.2.3 Life-Cycle Cost Effectiveness

Materials shall be chosen on the basis of long-term performance, not short-term cost. The following factors shall be considered when selecting materials:

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+ Life expectancy

+ Suitability

+ Durability

+ Ease of maintenance

+ Compatibility with substrate materials

+ Effect on other disciplines

Each of these factors shall be rated to achieve the maximum life-cycle cost effectiveness.

3.2.4 Maintenance

This section provides information to decrease material variations and to enhance maintenance servicing. Common building features shall include:

+ Door hardware

+ Coating systems

+ Roofing systems

+ Luminaries

3.2.5 Accommodations for the Handicapped

The building and site shall provide full ADA accessibility for the staff and general public.

3.2.6 Exterior Walls

3.2.6.1 Materials

Costs shall be compared for unit masonry and metal panel wall construction for the building. Provide a cavity wall exterior wall systems composed of brick masonry veneer as

50% maximum of the Exterior Closure, or; Provide prefabricated metal panels as 50% of the Exterior Closure and the other 50% of the Exterior closure a glass and window wall system. Provide exterior wall back-up construction system of unit masonry or metal stud wall system with sheathing, continuous insulation, vapor retarder, water - resistive barrier and air barrier to meet or exceed requirements of project’s energy savings requirements as indicated by applicable ASHRAE 90.1 calculations called for in the Building Codes.

3.2.6.2 Parapets

Provide parapets for exterior wall construction, where required for low-sloped roofs.

3.2.7 Roofing

3.2.7.1 Materials

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Roofing materials shall be pre-finished standing seam metal on sloped roofs and TPO membrane. Roof decks shall be designed to shed water. All roofs must slope per minimum

Building Code standards. Roofing systems shall be watertight and compatible with facility function, construction and service conditions. The roof system shall be designed and attached to resist wind uplift pressures calculated in accordance with Building Codes.

3.2.7.2 Gutters and Downspouts

If not drained internally with roof drains and overflows, every roof shall have gutters, gutter guards and downspouts.

3.2.8 Exterior Louvers

Provide exterior louvers, where required, that match the finish of the windows and detailed to integrate with the architecture of the building, as appropriate to the design of the building.

3.2.9 Balcony Walls & Handrails

Balcony walls must match the exterior wall of the building. Provide complete masonry or non-corrosive metal railing systems. Railings must be ornamental to harmonize with the building.

3.2.10 Exterior Soffits

Provide metal exterior soffit or stucco systems.

3.2.11 Exterior Painting and Coatings

Provide field applied high performance exterior coatings for all items that are not prefinished and to prefinished items when required to provide a color other than a standard prefinished color.

3.2.12 Exterior Joint Sealants

Provide exterior application of joint sealants to seal joints and prepare for finish material construction.

3.2.13 Sun Control Devices (Exterior)

Provide fixed, horizontal type. Detail sun control devices to integrate with the architectural wall system.

3.2.14 Screen Walls

Provide screen walls where required to screen mechanical units, electrical substations, loading docks, and trash receptacles. Screen walls must be compatible with the building architecture. Design any rooftop mechanical screens to minimize roofing penetrations.

3.2.15 Exterior Windows

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Provide windows in the Senior Center, Muti-purpose Room, Computer Lab, Exercise/Dance Room and Lobby/Lounge areas to enhance the environment with natural daylighting. Exterior windows shall be prefinished aluminum.

3.2.16 Interior Windows

Provide interior windows in aluminum frames as applicable, to enhance the working and recreational environment, without comprising visual acuity and comfort.

3.2.17 Storefronts and Curtain Walls

Storefront and Curtain Walls shall be prefinished aluminum. System shall be a standard architectural type unit and mullion system, with mullions, horizontal rails or integral spandrel panels.

3.2.18 Exterior Glazing

Glazing must be tinted, tempering insulating units. Typical colors are gray, bronze, green or blue. Color selected shall be compatible with the exterior enclosure materials.

3.2.19 Solid Doors

Use steel hollow metal doors assemblies painted for dry non-corrosive areas other than a main storefront/curtainwall entrances including doors with hardware. For wet or corrosive areas and exterior, use aluminum or FRP. Provide vision panels, as appropriate, in every door unless directed otherwise by City. The Design/Builder shall coordinate the size and configuration of the window with the City within the constraints of the applicable code standards. Provide the services of a certified door hardware consultant to prepare the door hardware schedule.

3.2.20 Overhead Coiling Doors

If required, use aluminum, non-insulated overhead coiling doors with a powder coated finish. The minimum clearance shall be 12 inches on each side of the door and 24 inches above the door. Bollards or angles shall be used to protect jambs and door tracks from vehicular damage.

3.2.21 Interior Stairs and Exterior Stairs

Interior stairs shall be constructed of steel with concrete filled pans precast-in-place concrete. All stairways must be a minimum of 3 feet 8 inches wide. Handrails may project no more than 3-1/2 inches into the stair width. Stair landings must be at least as wide as the stairway.

Exterior stairs shall be constructed of galvanized steel or cast-in-place concrete.

3.2.22 Handrails, Guardrails and Accessories

Handrails and guardrails shall be painted steel and comply with height and configuration requirements. Metal ladders and railings complying with OSHA requirements shall be

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3.2.23 Specialties

Provide standard commercial toilet accessories meeting ADA Accessibility requirements.

Provide solid-polymer toilet enclosures, entrances and urinal screens requirements meeting

ADA Accessibility.

Provide plastic storage bins meeting ADA Accessibility requirements.

3.2.24 Gymnasium Equipment

Provide six (6) telescoping basketball goals suspended from the gym ceiling structure above.

Provide standard interior system automatically operated, ADA Accessible and seating for

100 patrons.

Construct elevated running track with two (2) lane jogging track around the perimeter of the gymnasium.

3.2.25 Passenger Elevator

Provide a minimum of one hydraulic elevator sized to comply with the IBC medical stretcher requirements and also designed to vertically transport the largest movable equipment of furniture used on the project.

3.2.26 Public Address System

Provide a public address system with speakers in all common areas.

3.2.27 Access Control System

Provide an access control system utilizing credential devices to monitor and control personnel movement into the Facility. The ACS shall log and achieve all transactions.

3.2.28 Video Surveillance System

Provide an interior and exterior CCTV system for visual assessment and archiving of parking lot and all perimeter doors of the Facility. Features shall include interface with COA monitoring for control of camera call-up to video monitors and digital video archiving.

3.2.29 Fixture, Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)

The FF&E process must begin approximately with the 50% design submittal. The submittals must include fixtures, furnishings and equipment specifications in accordance with the

Activity requirements to produce an optimally functional Facility. Any Audio Visual (A/V) equipment required in the project shall be included and identified as a separate line item.

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Include an Allowance of 1.5% of the total construction cost for the FF&E package.

3.3 General Structural Design Criteria

3.3.1 Purpose and Content

This section describes the minimum structural engineering design criteria for the Rev.

James Orange Recreation Center. Included in the criteria are required design loads for buildings, miscellaneous structures, and components. Also included are analysis and design methodologies for various materials of construction including concrete (cast-in-place and precast), steel, masonry, aluminum, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Additionally included are minimum material properties and cast-in-place concrete properties and installation requirements.

In case of this document's overlap and conflict with governing codes and standards, the

Design/Builder will follow the more strict interpretation or directive. Similarly, where multiple reference standards are cited, the most stringent requirements shall govern.

3.3.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, and References

The design codes, standards and references listed below shall serve as the basis for design for building and non-building structures, including all lateral force resisting systems, components, and claddings:

+ International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition including Georgia Amendments local amendments (hereafter called "Building Code" or "Code")

+ ACI 318-11: Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

+ ACI 350-06: Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures and

Commentary ACI 350R-06.

+ ACI 350.4R-04: Design Considerations for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures.

+ ACI 350.3-06: Seismic Design of Liquid Containing Structures and Commentary ACI 350.3R-06ACI 530-11: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures.

+ ADM 1-10: Aluminum Association Design Manual Specification for Aluminum Structures, 2010 Edition.

+ AISC Manual of Steel Construction, 14th Edition.

+ ASCE 7-10: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Structures.

3.3.3 Guidelines and Procedures

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All structural engineering shall be done in accordance with this DC and applicable codes, specifications, and standards, as well as to reflect the judgment and experience of the responsible professional engineer. Designers will use the guidelines contained herein unless there is an overriding reason not to use them for particular components of the Project. In that event, documentation must be provided in the calculations or by separate memorandum and reviewed by the City.

3.3.4 Loads

3.3.4.1 General

Loads to be considered shall include both lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads are imposed by wind, seismic, soil and liquid pressures, and surcharge loads adjacent to walls.

Vertical loads include dead loads, live loads, snow load, suction and uplift loads imposed by wind, and uplift loads imposed by flood or groundwater. Equipment, large piping, and pipe thrust loads shall be accurately determined and incorporated into the structural design.

The following loads will be used for structural analysis of floor and roof systems in addition to any loading required by the building code:

+ Roof snow loads.

+ Roof dead loads.

+ Roof wind

+ Dead and Live Loads

For dead load,…