ESBD_366010_1719946437869_Modular Unit Guide Specification 1.22.24.docx

Central Texas Community Health Centers DBA CommUnityCare Relocatable Modular Building

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Central Texas Community Health Centers DBA CommUnityCare Modular Units Guide Specification

A. General – Modular Units (Units)

1. Design and Construction / Fabrication

1.1. Vendor shall be fully responsible for Unit’s design, fabrication, delivery and erection/installation. Vendor shall provide without limit all personnel, materials, tools and equipment, rigging, transportation and similar items.

1.2. Vendor shall provide the higher quality and greater quantity as appropriate to comply with the provisions herein over its design and construction standards, if at variance.

1.3. Vendor shall provide all design, engineering and certifications required for Units design, approval and occupancy.

1.4. Vendor shall prepare and provide shop drawings and approval drawings as applicable for Owner review to ensure functional compliance with Owner requirements. Provide Owner with copies of all final approved shop drawings and other submittals. Vendor shall also provide shop drawings for foundations layout and construction in preparation for delivery and erection/placement on site.

1.5. Vendor shall provide “as built” record documents for Owner use at completion of Units’ installation. Note – If no modifications to the prior approved fabrication / shop drawings are made during construction, this is NOT required.

1.6. Sitework preparation and construction, utilities connections, site features (sidewalks and/or ramps, tec.) shall be by others unless otherwise agreed.

2. Delivery and Installation

2.1. Vendor is solely responsible for inspection and assessment of site access, to include without limit, haul roads, local roads, road turn radii and grades, overhead clearances, staging area, vegetation conflicts (trees in particular), etc. Any temporary road or lane closure permits, temporary overhead utility outages, disconnects or shoring and similar are vendor responsibility.

2.2. Units shall endure without physical or aesthetic damage, all movement, handling and vibration resulting from delivery, placement and installation.

2.3. Vendor shall provide all temporary protection, facilities and utilities needed for its work at all locations.

2.4. Vendor shall be solely responsible for all cranes (sizing and capacity), rigging, hoisting, temporary shoring and similar items for its work and Units’ placement.

2.5. Any damage resulting from transportation, installation and erection shall be repaired, or removed and replaced at Owner’s sole direction.

2.6. Vendor shall clean-up and remove from site, all waste and debris generated by its on-site operations.

2.7. Vendor shall secure and provide all permits needed for Units’ delivery and installation.

3. Construction

3.1. Units’ shall be designed to all applicable, current Codes including local jurisdiction amendments, including for seismic and weather performance. All materials incorporated into Units shall be new unless otherwise specifically accepted by Owner.

3.2. Units’ construction shall be first quality, and uniform to highest prevailing industry standards.

3.3. Units shall be free of all hazardous materials and substances including without limit, asbestos, lead, PCBs, mold, etc. At Owner’s sole discretion, any materials that are or become wet resulting in materials potential deterioration (drywall, insulation, flooring, other), will be removed and replaced. Note – Gypsum board shall with ANY sulfur content shall NOT be used.

3.4. Units shall have minimum 9 foot finish interior ceiling height.

3.5. Emergency exit capacities and indication shall be appropriate for Units’ expected, highest use.

3.6. Units’ shall not have vinyl wall coverings or vapor barriers for surface treatments on interior side of exterior walls.

3.7. Install building envelope drainage plane systems, including flashing and overhang systems properly lapped and secured to control vapor transmission and ensure water drainage to exterior.

3.8. Units’ shall be structurally stable, plumb and square in all directions, with level floors. Floor deflection shall not exceed L/360 and be without “bounce”.

3.9. As needed and based on the foundation system (e.g., piers, slab on grade, other), structural floor substrate shall be pressure treated to resist insect infestation and deterioration due to moisture. All such pressure treated materials shall have lifetime warranty.

3.10. Vendor shall demonstrate that all devices, equipment, parts, appurtenances and similar are fully operational and performing correctly prior to final payment.

4. ADA Compliance

All areas and building elements must comply with current ADA requirements. Includes without limit:

4.1. Doors width, swing and hardware.

4.2. Corridor width and turn-around dimensions.

4.3. Toilet rooms shall have needed grab bars, fully secured to in-wall blocking and reinforcement as needed.

4.4. Clearances to/from and beneath devices and appurtenances; reach heights.

4.5. All fixtures and equipment shall be ADA compliant.

5. Site Coordination and Design

5.1. Site design, grading, utilities, vehicular entrance, parking and other site features by others.

5.2. Crane pad for Units placement can be parking subbase, but vendor is solely responsible for assessment and determining bearing capacity, and providing all dunnage, temporary stabilization and similar to ensure crane safety and stability.

5.3. Vendor shall coordinate utility connection locations including without limit, electrical, communications (voice and data), water, sewer, storm sewer/downspouts.

5.4. Vendor shall provide all plenum connections and/or materials if not installed and secured to Units in fabrication.

5.5. Vendor shall provide Units’ required foundation information to include without limit, physical dimensions, spacing, sizing, load and bearing capacity, connection information, anchorage, etc. Vendor shall coordinate and cooperate with Owner’s design and engineering team/s, and shall review progress and final site design documents and information for conformance to Units’ requirements. Vendor shall provide any and all embeds and lay out dimensions to be installed by others, if any.

5.6. Vendor shall clearly identify and define control dimensions and tolerances for Units’ construction, and to which site layout and construction will be performed, and upon which Units will be placed.

B. Design and Construction Requirements

1. Concrete

1.1. Concrete work shall be provided by others.

1.2. Vendor shall provide and otherwise advise as to foundation design and materials as needed. If installation is to be slab on grade, Vendor shall specify floor flatness and levelness tolerances. For above grade installation/s, Vendor shall specify and detail foundation piers, wall and similar elements’ spacing, bearing capacity, and level tolerances. Final installation elevation for piers, walls and similar is expected to be established by high strength, non-shrink grout (by others).

1.3. Provide all embeds for installation by others. Provide in timely manner to prevent delay in foundation construction and to allow adequate curing prior to Units placement.

2. Masonry

2.1. Masonry work shall be provided by others.

2.2. Where required for full or partial exterior masonry enclosure or veneer masonry, Units shall have appropriate exterior sheathing, vapor barrier, flashing, reveals and structure. Masonry anchors shall be provided and installed by others; Units shall be prepared for attachments. Where and if thin set or thin veneer, prefabricated panels are to be used, Vendor shall provide appropriate backing and reinforcement to support attachment.

3. Metals

3.1. All metals exposed to weather shall be galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent corrosion and rust. Exposed, non-painted aluminum shall be clear coated for both UV and corrosion resistance.

3.2. All metals and embeds that may be in contact with concrete shall be nonferrous and otherwise protected from galvanic action, corrosion and deterioration. Aluminum shall NOT be used where in contact with concrete.

3.3. All metals in ground contact shall be galvanized or coated or treated with asphaltic paint/material.

3.4. All decorative metals to remain exposed at completion shall be protected during fabrication and installation. All touch up shall be in same quality as original finish, and ‘invisible’.

3.5. Appropriate prime costs shall be used on all galvanized surfaces to receive finish coat.

4. Wood, Plastic and Composites

4.1. All structural framing exposed to environmental conditions shall be pressure treated.

4.2. Flooring shall be sized and/or spaced to limit deflection to L/360. Reinforce or double joists as required to prevent sag in floors at support of interior or exterior walls.

4.3. All wood framing shall be kiln dried to 19% maximum moisture content at time of grading, Grade 1 or 2.

4.4. Provide wood blocking for support of all cabinets, handrails and grab bars, and similar items.

4.5. Wall sheathing shall be APA rated plywood sheathing or Oriented Strand Board (OSB) panels.

4.6. Use tongue and groove plywood subflooring, minimum thickness of 5/8”; ¾” preferred.

4.7. All wall and base cabinets to be fabricated to AWI Custom Grade, minimum.

4.7.1. Plastic laminate cabinets shall be faced on all sides. Non-exposed (top and bottom, and cabinet backs, drawer interiors, etc.) may be faced with backer laminate. All exposed faces – front, sides and interior) shall be faced with approved laminate color. Submit laminate colors and product information for Owner approval.

4.7.2. Cabinets to be flush overlay style.

4.7.3. All side and front panels and shelves shall be ¾” thickness, medium density fiberboard. Moisture resistance shall meet ASTM D-1037 standard.

4.7.4. All hardware shall be commercial grade, soft close doors and drawers. Provide door bumpers and magnetic catches as appropriate.

4.7.5. Base cabinets shall be 36” sink base, with sink offset to wall side.

4.7.6. Provide plastic laminate countertops on base cabinets. Countertop overhangs shall be consistent with a minimum of ½” and a maximum of 1-1/4” of cabinet face and/or finish end.

4.7.7. Wall cabinets to be 36” wide by 42” high with adjustable shelves. Align installation with base cabinet.

5. Thermal and Moisture Protection

5.1. Insulate interior and exterior walls with Thermal Batt Insulation meeting ASTM C665 for pre-formed fiberglass batts. Friction fit between wood or metal studs, and completely fill the stud cavity without gaps or voids. Do not use any insulation that is or had become wet prior to installation.

5.2. Provide minimum R13 batts in exterior walls. Provide faced batts in exterior walls; unfaced in all interior walls.

5.3. Unfaced acoustic fiberglass batt insulation may be used in interior walls in lieu of thermal batt insulation.

5.4. Provide weather barrier of exterior building walls and, if Units to be installed above grade, floors. Weather barrier shall be Tyvek Commercial Wrap or equivalent approved by Owner. Lap barrier a minimum of 2” in all directions as needed to provide an integral barrier.

5.5. Provide weather barrier flashing compatible with weather barrier system and approved by manufacturer. Apply flashing as needed at all penetrations through exterior walls and floor, and at all windows, doors, exhaust fans, and similar locations.

6. Openings

6.1. Door Frames

6.1.1. All interior and exterior door frames shall be standard steel frames of size and gauge to support doors. All exterior door frames shall be galvanized. Frames and accessories shall comply with ANSI A250 series.

6.1.2. Reinforce frames and prepare for all hardware.

6.1.3. Provide 3 door silencers on strike jambs of single doors.

6.1.4. Furnish frames shop primed for field applied finish coat.

6.1.5. Size frames and provide secure anchorage for installed exterior and interior wall surfaces.

6.1.6. Install frames square, plumb and without twist. Frames shall not exceed 0.063 inch variance for all alignments stated herein.

6.1.7. Prepare frames for electric strike where applicable.

6.2. Doors

6.2.1. All doors shall be 3.0’ x 7.0’ standard commercial grade doors.

6.2.2. All interior doors shall be solid core wood complying with ANSI 1.S.1 – A13 – Industry Standard for Architectural Wood Flush Doors.

6.2.3. Doors shall be Custom A Grade rated for heavy duty use.

6.2.4. Finish doors with manufacturer’s standard clear coating. Submit door color and finish for Owner approval before ordering.

6.2.5. Hang doors aligned and with equal spacing in door frame.

6.2.6. Prepare doors for electric strike operation as applicable.

6.3. Aluminum Sliding Service Window

6.3.1. Provide a heavy-duty, interior sliding window at reception/guard desk serving the waiting area.

6.3.2. Provide 4” width, extruded frame fabricated of T-6063 T5 aluminum. All aluminum shall be clear anodized finish.

6.3.3. Size frame to support ¼” thick, tempered clear glass panels; one panel shall be sliding. Glass panels shall comply with ASTM C1048 for heat treated glazing. Provide all glazing stops, gaskets and similar items needed for a complete installation and finish appearance.

6.4. Finish Hardware

6.4.1. All door hardware shall be commercial grade. Provide in finish 626.

6.4.2. Provide ADA compliant hardware, and emergency exit devices to meet applicable Codes and regulations.

6.4.3. All doors shall have a minimum of three (3) hinges, of 4.5 x 4.5 Non Rising Pin configuration.

6.4.4. Standard hardware shall be a passage lock hardware.

6.4.5. Toilets shall have privacy lock hardware.

6.4.6. Reception room door shall have electric strike with remote release activated from reception counter.

6.4.7. Exterior entrance door/s shall have deadbolt lock in addition to passage lock hardware.

6.4.8. All locks shall be commercial grade, keyed per Owner direction. Provide master key to Owner at Units installation completion.

7. Finishes

7.1. Interior Walls

7.1.1. All interior walls shall be 5/8” thick gypsum board complying with ASTM C1396. Minimum panel width shall be 48”.

7.1.2. Provide moisture resistant gypsum panels in all exam rooms, toilets and procedure areas.

7.1.3. Finish in accordance with Gypsum Association standard GA-214. Provide a level 4 finish.

7.1.4. Provide all trim features as needed. Includes without limit, J-bead, L bead and similar trim accessories.

7.1.5. Form and install control joints and/or expansion joints as needed. Provide at all door jambs and window frames. Provide on both sides, and extend full wall height to structure above.

7.1.6. Apply acoustic sealant at the top and bottom of all interior walls (at gypsum wall panels) to meet acoustic design requirements.

7.2. Acoustic Panel Ceilings

7.2.1. Ceiling finish height shall be 9’.

7.2.2. Provide acoustic panel ceiling tile in all interior areas, suspended on a metal grid system. Provide L angles at all perimeter walls. Metal grid shall be manufacturer’s standard white finish.

7.2.3. Ceiling grid shall be independently supported. Comply with all applicable Codes and regulations as to light fixture, HVAC register and grille, and similar items support and installation.

7.3. Resilient Flooring

7.3.1. Provide commercial grade vinyl composition tile flooring. Flooring may be planks or 12” x 12” tile. Flooring shall be minimum1/8” thickness. In general, provide VCT flooring throughout the Unit.

7.3.2. Scribe flooring to all walls, counters and similar items to leave no gaps in appearance.

7.3.3. Provide rubber base, neatly cut and fit to all walls and exposed surfaces. Rubber base shall be 4” height.

7.3.4. Provide edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges and where flooring terminates.

7.3.5. Submit colors for Owner approval prior to ordering / installation.

7.4. Exposed Finishes

7.4.1. Paint all exposed surfaces, excluding only fire rating labels, prefinished surfaces and similar items. Paint may be roller or spray applied. Appropriately mask and protect all adjacent surfaces. All door frames shall be brush painted if not prefinished by manufacturer.

7.4.2. All interior walls shall be painted with (1) prime and (2) finish coats or more as needed to provide uniform appearance. Paint shall be commercial grade, latex or acrylic latex of major manufacturer. Color/s to be selected by Owner. Provide (1) accent color in each examination room. Provide all masking, blocking and cut-ins as needed to provide neat, uniform and aligned appearance.

7.4.3. Interior walls shall be matt finish; toilet walls shall be semi-gloss; all frames and other, non-prefinished metal surfaces shall be glow finish.

7.4.4. Provide corner guards at all exposed outside corners. Corner guards shall rigid, impact resistant plastic.

8. Specialties

8.1. Toilet Accessories

8.1.1. Provide commercial grade toilet accessories. Provide for each toilet room: grab bars to meet ADA requirements; toilet paper dispenser, hand towel dispenser, hand soap dispenser, framed mirror, and coat hook. All accessories shall be stainless steel. Provide products manufactured by Bobrick Washroom Equipment or equivalent.

8.2. Fire Extinguishers

Provide ABC rated fire extinguisher/s in recessed mounted cabinets to meet application building Codes.

8.3. Manual Operation Window Shades

Provide manually operated window shades with independent controls for each exterior facing window and/or window fitted door.

9. Plumbing

9.1. All plumbing systems shall be flushed, blown and/or pigged to provide clean piping with unobstructed flow.

9.2. All devices shall be properly valved to allow water shut off for repairs and/or replacement. Use ball valves for all shut offs.

9.3. Coordinate location and routing of piping to minimize piping runs, ells, and to protect slope. Provide for a single point of connection to domestic water feed and sanitary effluent. Final connections to water and sanitary by others.

9.4. Adequately support piping to prevent sags and potential blockages.

9.5. Provide water hammer arrestors as needed.

9.6. Where pipes pass through walls or ceilings exposed to view, seal all penetrations with caulk and provide escutcheons covering penetration openings.

9.7. Insulate all piping exposed to ambient temperatures, and in exterior walls or floor. Insulation shall be minimum 1” thickness unless thicker is required due to temperature exposure.

9.8. All valves, cleanouts and similar items shall be accessible. Provide flush mounted, flanged, access panels where necessary.

9.9. Piping shall be copper, Type L, hard-drawn complying with ASTM B88 or CPVC.

9.10. Hot water shall be provided by electric, high efficiency water heater sized to provide adequate flow, or on-demand electric water heater/s.

9.11. Domestic cold and hot water systems shall be thoroughly flushed, cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the latest standard of ANSI/AWWA C651. Owner shall arrange for water system testing and disinfection and flushing procedures shall be repeated until all systems pass.

9.12. Sanitary piping may be cast iron or PVC, Schedule 40 or 80 as required by applicable Code.

9.13. All sinks shall be ASME 112.19.3 Stainless Steel, 18 Gauge, Type 302, self-rimming and undercoated. Provide P-trap and ADA rated, commercial grade faucets. Insulate lavatories as necessary to meet applicable ADA regulations and Codes.

9.14. All toilets and fixtures shall meet ADA regulations and Codes. All toilets shall be “comfort height”, ADA compliant, with elongated bowls.

9.15. Caulk and seal all connections and surface intersections – at walls, floor and similar.

10. Mechanical Systems

10.1. All ductwork shall be galvanized metal. NO fiberglass ductwork shall be used or installed.

10.2. Comply with SMACNA – HVAC Duct Construction Standard – Metal and flexible, most recent edition. Construct ductwork to NFPA 90A standards and in accordance with applicable mechanical Code.

10.3. Seal all ductwork with fire-resistive, water based indoor/outdoor U.V. resistant non-fibrous sealant for use on low, medium and high velocity duct seams.

10.4. Provide duct layout for supply, return and exhaust ducts indicating pressure classification and sizes in plan view. Size ductwork for required air flow but at maximum size to reduce air noise. Plenum return air systems are allowed unless otherwise indicated. Insulate ductwork to prevent condensation, heat gain, etc.33

10.5. Indicate hangars and supports, including methods for building attachment and vibration isolation.

10.6. Final connections to supply air registers and return air grilles may be via acoustic insulated flexible duct. Comply with UL 181, Class 1 providing acoustically transparent core, polyethylene liner locked to a helical wound spring wire, fiberglass insulation, and aluminized vapor barrier film. Flex duct shall NOT exceed more than 4 foot length and shall not be compressed or exceed a 90 degree total bend.

10.7. Ensure connection to HVAC terminals, equipment and diffusers and/or registers are tight, unimpeded and do not leak air.

10.8. Provide volume control dampers to allow system adjustment and balance. Air outlets and inlets may serve as dampers provided connections are secure and adjustments may be “locked” in position. Balance air flow after Unit installation and all other work (walls, doors, etc.) complete.

10.9. Clean duct system/s and force air at high pressure through duct to remove accumulated dust. Protect all equipment and furnishings with potential to be harmed by excessive dirt with temporary filters or bypass during cleaning.

10.10. As needed, clean ductwork with high power vacuum machines. Install access openings into ductwork for cleaning purposes as needed.

10.11. Toilet exhaust fans shall be rated for continuous operation, low Sones (1.0 or less) unless otherwise approved by Owner. Insulate all exhaust fan ducts, and provide backflow and insect protection.

10.12. All toilet rooms shall be air balanced for negative pressure.

11. Electrical

11.1. All work shall comply with ANSI/NFPA 70 – National Electric Code, current edition and applicable local regulations and amendments.

11.2. All products and work shall be commercial spec grade (CSB Series). Includes wall switches, outlets, receptacles, device plates (smooth nylon), etc. Test each receptacle device for proper polarity and ground.

11.2.1. Provide (1) duplex receptacle on each wall of all occupiable spaces.

11.2.2. In examination and procedure rooms, provide (1) outlet mounted at 4’-0” above finish floor on wall designated by Owner.

11.3. All room lighting controls shall have integral wall or ceiling mounted, line voltage, occupancy sensors.

11.4. Provide GFCI rated receptacles or connection to GFCI rated breakers where required by Code. Standard outlets shall be 20 Amp rated. Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation.

11.5. Provide weather resistant enclosure and cover plates where required by Code.

11.6. All wiring shall be copper, sized for circuit size and run length. Main ground lines and bus bar, if any, may be copper clad or aluminum.

11.7. All IT systems wiring shall be Cat 6E copper. Extend wiring from IT Closet and terminate with wall mounted 2 RJ45 connections for data connections. (each drop requires 2 RJ45 jacks)

11.8. HAVE IT FILL IN REQUIREMENTS FOR IT CLOSET. EXAMPLE: RACK SPECS, PATCH PANEL, TESTING REPORTING ETC.

11.9. Provide (2) data outlets in each room on designated walls.