ESBD_File_346534_Addendum 2 RFP # 240201 01-22-24.pdf

CAMERON COUNTY PURCHASING

1100 East Monroe St, Brownsville, Texas 78520

(956) 544-0871 Fax: (956) 550-7219

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1.- Please find response to request for clarifications and/or questions during the pre-proposal meeting on January 12, 2024.

Pease see response to request for clarifications by project Architects, “GMS” (Gomez, Mendez, Saenz) :

2.- Please include “Table of Contents” to RFP package as requested by participating general contractor.:

3.- Please replace original “Proposal Form” with the attached “Revised Proposal Form”:

Note:

This addendum shall become part of the RFP and all RESPONDERS/PARTICIPANTS shall be bound by its content. All aspects of the scope of work/services not covered herein shall remain the same.

Company Name__________________________________ Phone # ____________

Vendor Signature_________________________________ Date _______________

Must include and return with RFP package.

01/22/2024

January 22, 2024

CAMERON COUNTY OLMITO NATURE PARK – PHASE I

PROJECT # 2022-C2203031

GMS ARCHITECTS

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78526

(956) 546-0110

ADDENDUM NO. 2

A. PURPOSE AND INTENT

This addendum is issued for the purpose of modifying the plans and specifications for the Cameron County Olmito Nature Park – Phase I.

This addendum shall become part of the contract and all CONTRACTORS shall be bound by its content. All aspects of the specifications and drawings not covered herein shall remain the same.

The General Conditions and the Special Conditions of the specifications shall govern all parts of the work and apply in full force to this addendum.

B. SCOPE

I. CLARIFICATION:

• Sign-in Sheet from Site Visit on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

• Contract duration will be 240 Calendar Days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

• RFP Submission should include: (1) Original Proposal, (1) “Copy” of Proposal and (1) Electronic Copy – USB of proposal.

• Estimated Construction Budget is $3,000,000.00.

II. SPECIFICATIONS:

• New Bid Form – (Attached)

• List of Subcontractors Form o Delete Subcontractor Forms and replace with List of Subcontractors Form (Attached).

• Instructions for Submitting RFP’s – Part II Required Documentation o Tab 1 – Transmittal Cover: Delete RFP MAG Guarantee from submission.

o Tab 4 - RFP Bond: Bond requirement may be either in the form of a Bid Bond or Cashiers Check.

o Tab 7 – Time Frame: Delete this paragraph. Duration for Contract will be 240 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. Time extensions will be granted for weather delays.

• Insurance and Liability Requirements o Delete Insurance Limits on RFP Page 16 of 77 and replace with limits listed on the Special Insurance Conditions of the Agreement - (Attached).

II. PLANS:

• Civil Sheet 9 of 18 – Overview Map of Utilities o South Waterline originating at Graybill Avenue is not part of this project.

o South sanitary sewer line extension between MH #2 and MH #7 and MH #8 are not part of this project. The scope in Phase 1 ends at MH #2.

• Sheet A1.01: Site Plan Keyed Notes o #5 20’x40’ Pavilion – refer to Sheet A2.03 for information.

o #9 Picnic Shelter – refer to Sheet A2.04 for information

• Sheet S2.1 – 01 Foundation Plan o Change Hallway dimension from 8’-1 ½” to 8’-1”.

• Sheet S2.2 – 02 Foundation Plan - Composting Comfort Station o Rename to Small Comfort Station. Refer to Sheet A1.06, Keynote #6 for location.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 1 Pages INVITATION TO BID and ATTACHMENTS 76 Pages BID PROPOSAL FORM 2 Pages ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1 Pages FORM OF SEALED PROPOSAL BOND 2 Pages FORM OF PAYMENT BOND 3 Pages FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND 2 Page STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS 2 Page LIST OF CONTRACTORS 1 Page SPECIAL INSURANCE CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 1 Page RESOLUTION MINIMUM WAGE RATE REQUIREMENT 1 Page INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS 7 Pages GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 20 Pages STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT 2 Pages NOTICE OF AWARD 1 Page CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL 1 Page ATTORNEY’S REVIEW CERTIFICATION 1 Page PROJECT CLOSEOUT CHECKLIST 4 Pages GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT G230043 29 Pages

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work, Allowances 01340 Submittals 01505 Temporary Facilities 01605 Products and Substitutions 01705 Project Closeout

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02060 Demolition 02110 Site Preparation 02200 Earthwork 02444 Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fencing 02514 Concrete Walks 02810 Irrigation 02825 Ornamental Fence and Gates 02900 Planting 02902 Vegetation Protection & Relocation 02930 Lawns

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03010 Concrete Work

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05500 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 - CARPENTRY

06100 Rough Carpentry 06200 Finish Carpentry 06400 Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 7 – MOISTURE PROTECTION

07200 Insulation 07410 Preformed Roofing and Siding 07460 Cement Siding and Panels 07600 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07900 Joint Sealers

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

08100 Steel Doors and Frames 08210 Wood Doors 08300 Special Doors 08343 Fiberglass Resin Molded Doors 08700 Hardware 08800 Glass and Glazing 08900 Fiberglass Resin Molded Windows

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09900 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10440 Specialty Signs 10520 Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets and Accessories 10800 Toilet Accessories

CIVIL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS – AMBIOTEC GROUP

01 32 33 – Construction Photos and Videos 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 55 26 – Traffic Control and Regulation 01 57 23 – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 02 41 00 – Demolition 03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place Concrete / Concrete for Utility Construction 31 06 20.16 - Backfill Mat'ls Schedule - Utility Backfill Materials 31 10 00 - Site Clearing - Preparation of Site 31 23 00 - Earthwork, Excavation, Fill, Grading 31 23 16.13 – Trench Safety Systems 31 23 16.16 - Excavation & Backfill for Minor Structures 31 23 19 - Dewatering - Control of Ground Water and Surface Water 31 23 33 - Trenching & Backfilling - Excavation and Backfill for Utilities 31 32 13.16 – Cement Stabilized Sand 31 32 13.19 - Lime Treatment for Subgrade 31 32 19.16 – Geotextile 31 34 19.13 – Geogrid Soil Reinforcement 32 01 00 – Pavement Repair and Resurfacing 32 11 23 – Aggregate Base Courses 32 11 23.1 – Caliche Type A Grade 2 32 12 16 - Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 - Concrete Pavement 32 16 00 – Concrete Curb and Gutter, Driveways, and Sidewalks 32 17 23.13 – Painted Pavement Markings 32 31 13 – Chain Link Fences and Gates 33 11 00 – Water Mains

33 12 13 – Water Tap and Service Line Installation 33 12 13.10 – Water Service Connections 33 12 16 – Water Utility Distribution Valves 33 12 16.13 – Tapping Sleeves and Valves 33 12 33 – Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes and Meter Vaults 33 13 00 – Disinfection of Water Lines 33 30 00 - Sanitary Sewerage Utilities - Sanitary Sewer Pipework 33 32 00 – Sanitary Sewer Lift Station 33 39 13 - Frames, Grates, Rings & Covers 40 05 16 – Gate Valves 00100 – Preparing Right-Of-Way 01562 – Tree & Plant Protection 02448 – Pipe and Casing Augering 02513 – Wet Connections 02520 – Fire Hydrants 02533 - Acceptance Testing for Sanitary Sewers

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS - GREEN RUBIANO & ASSOCIATES

Section 011100 – Tdi Windstorm Certication Delegation Responsibilty

Section 031000 – Concrete Forms Section 032000 – Concrete Reinforcement Section 033000 – Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 042200 – Concrete Masonry Units Section 050400 − Hot-Dip Galvanizing Section 051200 – Structural Steel Framing Section 067300 – Composite Decking Section 061760 – Wood Trusses Section 131200 – Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Section 316219 – Timber Piles Section 316329 – Drilled Piers

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS – ETHOS ENGINEERING

DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

220010 Plumbing Summary of Work 220517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 220518 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping 220519 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220548.13 Vibration Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation 221116 Domestic Water Piping 221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 223300 Electric, Domestic Water Heaters 224000 Plumbing Fixtures 224713 Drinking Fountains

DIVISION 23: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

230010 Summary of Mechanical Work 230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping 230518 Escutcheons for HVAC Piping 230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230548.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230713 Duct Insulation 230719 HVAC Piping Insulation 232300 Refrigerant Piping 233113 Metal Ducts 233300 Air Duct Accessories 233423 HVAC Power Ventilators 233713 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles 238126 Split - System Air – Conditioners

DIVISION 26: ELECTRICAL

260010 Summary of Electrical Work 260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems 260800 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 260936 Lighting Controls 262416 Panelboards 262726 Wiring Devices 262813 Fuses 262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 265116 Interior Lighting 265219 Emergency and Exit Lighting 265613 Lighting Poles and Standards 265621 Exterior Lighting 267240 Intrusion Detection 268050 Hand Dryers

RFP PROPOSAL FORM

(GENERAL CONTRACT)

Project: Cameron County Olmito Nature Park Phase 1

RFP Number #: 240201

Place: Cameron County Purchasing Department, 1100 E. Monroe Street 3rd Floor, Attention: Mr. Roberto C. Luna, Jr., CTCD, CTCM - Purchasing Agent

Due Date: January 24, 2024

Time: Before 3:00 p.m.

1. Pursuant to and in compliance with the Invitation to Bid and the proposed Contract Documents, prepared by Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. relating to the above referenced project, the undersigned, having become thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions of the proposed Contract Documents and with local conditions affecting the performance and costs of the work at the place where the work is to be completed, and having fully inspected the site in all particulars, hereby proposes and agrees to fully perform the work within the time stated and in strict accordance with the proposed Contract Documents, and addenda, thereto, including furnishing of any and all labor and materials for all roofing, for the following sum of money:

A: PROPOSAL:

All labor, materials, services and equipment, necessary for completion of the work shown on the drawings and described in the specifications.

____________________________________________DOLLARS ($ ).

B. ALTERNATES: N/A

C. UNIT PRICES:

The Undersigned acknowledges by initials _____ that the Unit Prices listed below and are included in the Base Proposal amount.

The Undersigned further agrees that in case of authorized variations of quantities from those shown or specified, the following Unit Prices will be used in adjusting the Contract Sum.

Add or Subtract

A. Extend or Reduce fishing pier or observation pier 5’-0” wide access walkway by 10’-0” in length. Price to include all framing and two (2) wood piles. Refer to Sheets S2.5 and S2.6 for information.

______________________________________________ Dollars ($___________________)

B. Extend or Reduce 10’-0” wide decomposed granite walkway with curbing by 10’-0” in length.

______________________________________________ Dollars ($___________________)

C. Extend or Reduce 5’-0” wide concrete sidewalk by 10’-0” in length.

______________________________________________ Dollars ($___________________)

D. Landscape and Irrigation Pricing Breakdown. (Attached).

2. If awarded this Contract the undersigned will execute a satisfactory Construction Contract, Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond and proof of insurance coverage, with the

Owner for the entire work as per the Contract Documents within 5 days after notice of award. It is agreed that this proposal is subjected to the Owner's acceptance for a period of Thirty (30) days from the above date.

3. Contract time will be 240 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. Time extension will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

4. Enclosed is a Certified Check or Bidders Bond in the amount of $ compliance with the specification requirements. (5% of the highest amount bid).

The above check or Bidders Bond is to become the property of the Owner in the event the Construction

Contract (when offered by the Owner) and the bonds and proof of insurance coverage are not executed within the time set forth above.

5. The undersigned agrees to the following:

A. To furnish all materials as shown and specified in the plans and specifications.

B. To start work 5 days after notice of award of contract.

C.To work ___________ working days per week.

6. The full amount of all allowances as specified in the General Requirements, Division 1, of the specifications, in the Base Proposal price shown.

7. Receipt is acknowledged of the following addenda:

No.

No.

Dated

Dated

No.

No.

Dated

Dated

8. Bidder agrees that the Owner has the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities.

Respectfully submitted, By:

Signature

Title

Business Address

(Seal - if Bidder is a corporation)

Cameron County - Olmito Park Complex

Proposal Form Initial ________

Note: Responders shall refer to plans, details, and materials schedules in drawings for exact proposal item description and specifications. Any discrepancies in quantities or specification requirements must be submitted in writing to SSP prior to bid opening date.

Construction Plans

This RFP is based on the Plans and Specifications for Cameron County Olmito Park Complex provided by

SSP Design.

A. LANDSCAPE SCHEDULE

COMMON NAME SIZE QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL

PALMS

TEXAS SABAL PALM

B/B

6-8’ TRUNK

TREES

COMA DEL SUR

B/B

2-3” CAL. 8’ H X 6’ W

TEXAS EBONY

B/B

2-3” CAL. 8’ H X 6’ W

CEDAR ELM (ROOTMAKER BAG)

24” RB

3-4” CAL. 10’ H X 8’ W

LIVE OAK (ROOTMAKER BAG)

24” RB

3-4” CAL. 12’ H X 8’ W

WILD OLIVE

B/B

2-3” CAL. 10’ H X 6’ W

TEXAS PERSIMMON

B/B

2-3” CAL.

WESTERN SOAPBERRY

B/B

2-3” CAL.

SHRUBS

MEXICAN POINCIANA

5 GAL

36” HT-BUSHY

PADRE ISLAND MIST FLOWER

1 GAL

12” HT-BUSHY

GROUNDCOVERS

FROG FRUIT QTS. 445

Note: Responders shall refer to plans, details, and materials schedules in drawings for exact proposal item description and specifications. Any discrepancies in quantities or specification requirements must be submitted in writing to SSP prior to bid opening date.

TEXAS LANTANA 1 GAL 370

ORANGE ZEXMENIA 1 GAL. 210

GRASS/LAWN

HYDRO- DOUGLAS KING SOUTH

TEXAS NATIVE MIX (25 LBS. PER

ACRE)

S.F.

71,600

Landscape Sub-total $

B. LANDSCAPE MATERIAL SCHEDULE

MATERIALS SIZE QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL

2” PREMIUM COMPOST * (AS PER DETAILS) C.Y. 20

8” SCREENED TOPSOIL (AS PER DETAILS) C.Y. 88

MULCH (HARDWOOD 2” MIN FOR ALL PLANTING

BEDS AND WATERING BASINS - TEXAS NATIVES

SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH)

BAGS (2 CF) 324

HERBICIDE (ALL PLANTING AREAS AS

SPECIFIED)

S.F. 3,600

FERTILIZER (ALL PLANT MATERIAL PER

DETAILS)

S.F. 3,600

PLANTING TABLETS (PER DETAILS / AS

SPECIFIED)

PRE-EMERGENT (ALL PLANTING BED AREAS AS

SPECIFIED)

S.F. 3,600

GUYING/STAKING (ALL TREES / PALMS

PER DETAILS)

EA --

CONCRETE EDGE (4 X 6” EXTRUDED COLORED

CONCRETE EDGING “TEXAS BUFF” PER

PLANS/DETAILS)

L.F. 300

DECO - 4" COMPACTED DECOMPOSED GRANITE

'FINES' 1/4" MINUS PER PLANS/DETAILS

EA 50,495

CONCRETE CURB - 6 x 10" COLORED CONCRETE

CURB (TEXAS BUFF) FOR DECOMPOSED

GRANITE AREAS AS PER PLANS/DETAILS

L.F. 10,875

Note: Responders shall refer to plans, details, and materials schedules in drawings for exact proposal item description and specifications. Any discrepancies in quantities or specification requirements must be submitted in writing to SSP prior to bid opening date.

C. IRRIGATION SCHEDULE

Company Name_____________________________

Name ____________________________________

Address ___________________________________

Telephone ( ) ____________________ Fax ( ) _______________________

E-mail ___________________________________

TREE RINGS - 36" DIA. 5" COMMERCIAL GRADE

ALUMINUM EDGE 'DREAMSCAPE' TREE RINGS

PER PLAN/DETAILS

EA. 26

TIMBER BENCH - 6' LENGTH TIMBER BENCH AS

PER PLANS/DETAILS

EA. 47

TRASH RECEPTACLES - WAUSAU TILE TRASH

RECEPTACLE SL100 W-21 WEATHERSTONE

BUFF PER PLANS/DETAILS

EA. 12

TREE PROTECTION FENCING AS PER

PLANS/DETAILS

LS. 1

MAINTENANCE (90 DAYS) L.S. 1

Landscape Materials Sub-total $

MATERIALS SIZE QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL

COMPLETE AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM L.S. 1

INCONTROL ‘MOONFORCE’ SERIES 5 H.P. PUMP L.S. 1

Irrigation Sub-total $

( A + B + C ) = TOTAL $_______________________

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT

SPECIAL INSURANCE CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT

The following minimum limits of insurance coverage will be required:

CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at his sole cost, at all times while performing work hereunder, the insurance coverage set forth below with companies satisfactory to the Company with full policy limits applying but not less than as stated. A Certificate evidencing the required insurance and specifically quitting the indemnification provision set forth in this agreement shall be delivered to the Company prior to commencement of the work and shall provide that any change restricting or reducing coverage or the cancellation of any policies under which certificates are issued shall not be valid as respects the Company's interest therein until the Company has received 30 days notice in writing of such change or cancellation.

(1) Workman's Compensation Insurance as required by laws and regulations applicable to and covering employees of CONTRACTOR engaged in the performance of the work under this agreement.

(2) Employer's Liability Insurance protecting CONTRACTOR against common law liability, in the absence of statutory liability, for employee bodily injury arising out of the master/servant relationship with a limit of not less than $100,000.

(3) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance including products/completed operation with limits of liability of not less than: Bodily Injury $500,000. each Person, $500,000.

each occurrence/aggregate; Property Damage $500,000. each occurrence/aggregate. OR

Combined Coverage limit $5,000,000.

(4) Automobile Liability Insurance including non-owned and hired vehicle coverage with limits of liability of not less than: Bodily Injury $250,000. each Person, $500,000. each occurrence; Property Damage $250,000. each occurrence.

(5) Excess Liability Insurance Comprehensive General Liability, Comprehensive

Automobile Liability and coverage afforded by the policies described above, with minimum limits of $500,000. excess of the specified limits.

(6) Builder's "All-Risk Insurance" protecting the respective interest of Company and

CONTRACTOR and its "Field Sub-contractors" covering loss or damage during the course of construction of the project described in this agreement and all property at the job site or in transit thereof which shall become a part of such project. Such insurance shall be maintained until such project is completed and accepted. This insurance shall be terminated with respect to portions of such project when such portions are completed and accepted.

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SECTION 08210 - WOOD DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to of this section.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Extent and location of each type of wood door is shown on drawings and in schedules.

Types of doors required include the following:

Prefinished standard and fire rated type wood doors with flush faces.

Louvers for wood doors, including furnishing and installation, are specified under this section. Louvers are to be furnished by mechanical contractor.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

NWMA Quality Marking: Mark each wood door with NWMA Wood Flush Door Certification Hallmark certifying compliance with applicable requirements of ANSI/NWMA I.S. 1 Series. For manufacturers not participating in NWMA Hallmark Program, a certification of compliance may be substituted for marking of individual doors.

REFERENCES:

Comply with the applicable requirements of the following standards unless otherwise indicated.

ANSI/AWMA I.S. 1, “Industry Standard for Wood Flush Doors" published by National Woodwork Manufacturers Associates (NWMA).

AWI Quality Standard: Section 1300 of "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standard" published by the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers (AWI).

Designations for grade and core construction under types of doors refer to this standard.

SUBMITTALS:

Product Data: Submit door manufacturer's product data, specifications and installation instructions for each type of wood door.

Include certifications as may be required to show compliance with specifications.

Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings indicating location and size of each door, elevation of each kind of door, details of construction, location and extent of hardware blocking, fire ratings, requirements for factory finishing and other pertinent data.

Samples: Submit samples for the following:

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Factory Finished Doors: Submit 8" x 11" samples showing fully completed factory finish on same veneer and edge construction that will be used on factory-finished doors.

Submit full range of samples from which selection can be made. Tinting stain may be required at architect’s option in order to match finish on existing doors to remain.

Specific Product Warranty: Submit written agreement in door manufacturer's standard form signed by Manufacturer, Installer and Contractor, agreeing to repair or replace defective doors which have warped (bow, cup or twist) or which show photographing of construction below in face veneers, or do not conform to tolerance limitations of NWMA.

1. All work in this Section shall be warranted by a FULL DOOR WARRANTY (from the date of installation) against defect in materials and workmanship, including the following:

a. Delamination in any degree.

b. Warp or twist of ¼” or more in any 3’6” x 7’0” section of a door.

c. Telegraphing of any part of core assembly through face to cause surface variation of 1/100” or more in a 3” span.

d. Any defect which may, in any way, impair or affect performance of the door for the purpose which it is intended. Replacement under this warranty shall include hanging, installation of hardware, and finishing.

2. Periods of warranty after date or installation:

a. Interior solid core and mineral core Life of original installation.

3. Doors must be stored, finished, hung and maintained per manufacturers recommendations set forth in their Full Door Warranty.

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

Protect wood doors during transit, storage and handling to prevent damage, soiling and deterioration. Comply with "On Site Care" recommendations of NWMA pamphlet "Care and Finishing of Wood Doors" and with manufacturer's instructions and otherwise indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:

VT Industries Champions Weyerhauser Company Buell Door Company

All other door manufacturers must receive prior approval before allowed as substitute.

MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS:

General: Provide wood doors complying with applicable requirements of NWMA I.S. 1 for kinds and types of doors indicated and as specified.

Face Panels: Manufacturer's standard 5 ply panels hot pressed, unless otherwise indicated.

Exposed Surfaces: Provide kind shown or scheduled and as further specified.

Provide same exposed surface material on both faces of each door, unless

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otherwise indicated.

Exposed edges shall be hardwood and compliment face veneer species.

GENERAL FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Transom and Side Panels: Wherever transom panels or side panels of wood are shown in same framing systems as wood doors, provide panels which match quality and appearance of associated wood doors, unless otherwise indicated. Fabricate matching panels with same construction, exposed surfaces and finish as specified for associated doors.

INTERIOR FLUSH WOOD DOORS:

Faces: Red oak, plain sliced or rotary cut, 2 end matched panels.

Grade: A.

Core Construction: SLC (structural composite lumber core).

Edges: Hardwood, Particle Core door will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Vision Lite Frames shall meet 20 minutes rating.

Provide 60 minute label doors in partitions shown on plans and as scheduled.

FACTORY FINISH:

1. Comply with referenced WDMA Section G-15, “Factory Finishing.”.

2. Pre-finish wood doors at factory.

3. Transparent Finish: Match finish indicated in WDMA Section G-17: WDMA System #6.

PRE-FITTING AND PREPARATION FOR HARDWARE:

Comply with tolerance requirements of NWMA for pre-fitting. Machine the wood doors where hardware requires cutting of doors. Comply with final hardware schedules and door frame shop drawings and with hardware templates and other essential information required to ensure proper fit of doors and hardware.

Take accurate field measurements of hardware mortises in metal frames to verify dimensions and alignment before proceeding with machining in factory.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

INSPECTION:

Installer must examine door frames, and verify that frames are correct type and have been installed as required for proper hanging of corresponding doors and notify Contractor in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely installation of wood doors. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to Installer.

INSTALLATION:

Condition doors to the average humidity of the installation areas prior to hanging.

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Hardware: For installation see Division 8 "Builders Hardware" section of these specifications.

Manufacturer's Instructions: Install wood doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as shown.

Job Fit Doors: Align doors to frame for proper fit and uniform clearance at each edge and machine for hardware. Seal cut surfaces after fitting and machining.

Clearance: For non fire doors provide clearances of 1/8" at jambs and heads; 1/8” at meeting stiles for pairs of doors; and 1/2" from bottom of door to top of decorative floor finish or covering. Where threshold is shown or scheduled, provide 1/4" clearance from bottom of door to top of threshold.

Job Site Finished Doors: See painting sections in Division 9 of these specifications for finishing requirements for finishing wood doors.

ADJUST AND CLEAN:

Operation: Re-hang or replace doors which do not swing or operate freely, as directed by Architect.

Finished Doors: Refinish or replace doors damaged during installation, as directed by Architect.

Protection and Completed Work: Advise Contractor of proper procedures required for protection of installed wood doors from damage or deterioration until acceptance of work.

END OF SECTION 08210