App A - In-Checking Modular Office Standard PD R-7948.docx

APPENDIX A

FOR

IN-CHECKING MODULAR OFFICES

AT

Tyndall AIR FORCE BASE, FL

BUILDING 266

CSN: ATY0B9

DATE: 1 June 2010

PREPARED BY:

Robert O. Burns

PROJECT ENGINEER

403 SCMS/GUEC

Shane Legge

REVIEWER

403 SCMS/GUEC

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

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SCOPE

This appendix establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for two In-Checking Modular Offices for the 325th Logistics Readiness Division, Building 266, at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) FL. The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix, the cover purchase description (PD), and Air Force (AF) Drawing ATY0B9-01. This appendix covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Applicable documents shall be in accordance with Section 2 of the Cover PD.

REQUIREMENTS

System description The Contractor shall provide two in-checking modular offices as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. The in-checking modular offices (simply referred to as a modular offices) will function as the central receiving, staging, and processing point for small and medium sized property. The modular offices shall be one-story, in-plant, modular offices integrated with the in-checking conveyors specified in Appendix B of the Cover PD. The modular offices will be used to process property received via the conveyors systems. The modular offices shall provide an environmentally controlled area to shelter and protect Government-furnished computer workstations and bar code reading stations.

Physical and Performance Characteristics Dimensions Each of the modular offices shall be a minimum 35 feet long by 28 feet wide by no greater than 10 feet high. The interior clear height of the modular offices shall be a minimum of 8 feet from the floor to the ceiling.

Structure The modular offices shall be a freestanding, pre-fabricated, pre-wired, modular structure. The walls shall consist of panels connected to posts for ease of assembly. All panel connections shall allow the wall panels to be connected to one another making the wall structure totally non-progressive to the extent that any panel can be easily removed and/or replaced without disturbing the adjacent wall panels or the ceiling support structure. The wall panels shall provide passage for the in-checking conveyors system ATY0B9-01. All construction materials shall be non-combustible.

Floor The modular offices shall use the existing concrete slab floor of the installation site. The floor of the modular offices shall be covered with a direct glue, fire retardant, minimum 20 ounce nylon roll or carpet tiles that complies ETL 07-4. A sample of standard carpet colors shall be provided with the shop drawings for selection by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

Base plates The base plates shall be anodized aluminum channel or angle extrusion, steel channels, or equivalent as approved by the COTR. The base plates shall support and secure the panels specified 3.2.7. The base plates shall be anchored to the floor in accordance with 3.5.2.3 of the Cover PD. The base plates shall be pre-cut and pre-mitered for ease of assembly and leveling. Any gap between the base plate and the floor shall be sealed by caulking with a non-shrinking material.

Base trim The base trim shall be rubber, vinyl, or equivalent as approved by the COTR. The base trim shall be attached to both the interior and exterior base perimeter of the modular offices to provide a finished appearance. The base trim shall be easily removable clip-on or screw-on type and have no exposed screws or fasteners.

Posts The posts shall be anodized aluminum extrusions alloy 6063-T5 or equivalent as approved by the COTR. The posts shall permit connection of wall panels to one another allowing for one-, two-, three-, or four-way panel junctions. The posts shall be the major structural elements and shall support loads up to 3,500 pounds each. The posts shall provide an aesthetic contrast/match to the panel facings. The posts shall act as channeled raceways for electrical and communication lines. All interior post extrusions shall be factory die-cut to provide openings for a full range of electrical and communication outlet options. All posts shall have a clear anodized finish coating for carefree maintenance.

Panels The panels shall be modular and interchangeable with a minimum thickness of three inches. Panel construction shall consist of an inner insulating core permanently laminated to an outer skin. Panels shall be installed square and level on all four sides. The panels shall be completely fabricated at the factory and ready for installation without additional on-site labor. Panels shall not be spliced together. The panels shall meet UL Class A fire-rating with a 0-25 flame spread.

Panel core The panels shall have an insulating polystyrene core with a minimum insulating factor of R-11. . The panels shall provide at least a 30 dB(A) sound reduction for the offices.

Panel surface The panel surface shall be a minimum of 3/8-inch thick tempered hardboard or minimum 5/8-inch thick gypsum board (type X). The panel surface shall be durable and impact resistant. The panel surface shall have a durable vinyl cover with a clear embossed sheet permanently laminated to the finish or equivalent as approved by the COTR. Interior finishes shall comply with Life Safety Code (LSC) 101, Chapter 10. A selection chart of standard interior and exterior finishes shall be provided with the shop drawings for selection by the COTR.

Windows Windows shall be installed in panels as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. Windows shall be of the picture-window type sliding-window type. The window glass shall be a minimum 3/16-inch thick clear, tempered safety glass premounted in an aluminum frame. Windows shall be a nominal 40 inches in height and extend across the full width of its supporting panel. The window sill height shall be no less than 35 inches and no greater than 42 inches from the floor. The windows, except for picture-window types, shall be able to slide upwards (single hung) or sideways (sliding) to let air into the modular offices. The sliding-window or single-hung-window types shall have locks lockable from the inside of the modular offices.

In-checking conveyors interface Panels shall be modified to provide passageways for the in-checking conveyors system in accordance with AF Drawing ATY0B9-01 and Appendix B of the Cover PD. The modified panels shall be completely framed with aluminum to provide a clear opening of a minimum of 51 plus or minus 1 inches high from top to bottom. The gap between the bottom of the panel opening and the frame of the conveyors shall not be greater than 1/2-inch. There shall be a gap of 5 plus or minus 1 inches on both sides of the panel opening and conveyors frame to allow packages that are wider than the conveyors to pass through. All openings shall permit unobstructed passage of property moving along the conveyors path. A transparent plastic strip door shall be affixed to the top of each opening spanning the full length and width of the opening. The strip door shall allow property to be conveyed through the door while minimizing heat or conditioned air transfer between the interior and exterior environment of the modular offices.

Panel caps Anodized aluminum panel caps or manufacturer's standard panel caps incorporating a vertical fascia shall be installed securely on the top perimeter of the wall panels. The panel caps shall provide a neat appearance where the wall panels and roof deck come together.

Doors Each modular office shall have two personnel doorways installed in accordance with AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. All doors shall be prehung at the factory and assembled into panels or equivalent as approved by the COTR to ensure easy installation and proper fit. Doors shall be a nominal 36 inches wide by 80 inches high and have a minimum thickness of 1-1/2 inches. The interior and exterior finish of the doors shall match the exterior finish of the wall panels or have the same finish on both sides as approved by the COTR to provide an aesthetic contrast to the wall panels. Door edges shall be protected with an anodized aluminum edge molding. Door jambs shall have a door threshold and a vinyl or felt gasket around the entire opening. Doors shall swing in the direction indicated on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the egress side whenever the modular offices are occupied. All doors shall be equipped with a key-in-knob lockset. Locks shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. The locksets on each modular office shall be keyed alike; but differently from the other modular office. The upper half of all doors shall have a minimum 3/16-inch thick clear tempered safety glass picture-window type window. All doors shall meet UL Class A Fire Rating with a 0-25 flame spread and a minimum 30 dB(A) sound reduction for the offices.

Roof deck The roof deck shall be pre-painted roll-formed ribbed steel interlocking panels. The roof deck panels shall have a minimum 22-gauge wall thickness. Panels shall be designed to achieve optimum structural efficiency. The roof deck shall span the full length and width of the modular offices. Rubber seals shall be inserted in the roof flutes to contain heated or conditioned air. The roof deck shall support the mechanical equipment required for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Ceiling The ceiling shall be suspended from the roof deck and supported by the wall perimeter or in accordance with the manufacturer's standard installation procedures. The suspended ceiling shall consist of white enameled T-bar ceiling grid hung from wires, white vinyl-faced fiberglass or mineral fiber tiles with a random-fissured finish, and light fixtures as specified in 3.3.1. The ceiling panels shall be 2 feet wide by 4 feet long by minimum 5/8-inch thick lay-in acoustical panels or equivalent as approved by the COTR. The ceiling structure shall meet UL Class A Fire Rating with 0-25 flame spread. A six-inch fiberglass, unfaced, batt insulation with at least an R-19 insulating factor, meeting the requirements UFC 3-600-01, Section 2-7, shall be installed above the ceiling panels. The T-bar ceiling grid shall provide support for the light fixtures and shall be supported at each corner of each light fixture.

Forklift guardrails The forklift guardrails shall protect the modular offices against being bumped or damaged by at least a 4,000 pound capacity forklift. Guard rails shall not to impede the means of egress from the office. The guardrails shall be located as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. The guardrail shall not be attached in any way to the in-checking modular offices. The guardrail shall be attached to the floor with a minimum of 7/8-inch diameter by 4-1/2-inch long anchor bolts. Supports for the guardrail shall be all steel construction and shall not be spaced more than 10 feet apart. Guardrails shall be made of steel channel iron, I-beam, or equivalent as approved by the COTR. The top of the guardrail shall be a nominal 36 inches above ground level.

Fire suppression system The Contractor shall design and install a wet-pipe fire suppression system in the in-checking modular offices in accordance with NFPA 13 and applicable fire codes at Tyndall AFB FL. All appendices of NFPA 13 will be considered to be a part of the main body of the standard; all "shoulds" will be considered "shalls" in this project. Sprinkler size, spacing and location shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, and designed for occupancy classification Ordinary Hazard (Group 1) as defined in NFPA 13. Sprinkler heads and piping shall be located so not to be susceptible to damage or interfere with normal operations in the in-checking modular offices. The Contractor shall install the piping above the suspended ceiling with only the sprinkler heads protruding through the ceiling panels. The Contractor shall connect the fire suppression system to the existing system piping at the most economical point permitted by NFPA 13 criteria and approved by the COTR. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of five days prior notification to Civil Engineering Offices prior to connecting to existing system.

The Contractor shall perform a test on the existing system to determine flow and pressure characteristics and design a system compatible with the existing system.

To allow for future water supply degradation, a 5-psi safety margin shall be provided between the in-checking modular offices sprinkler system demand pressure and water supply pressure at the calculated combined roof-level and modular offices design flow rate. The proposed sprinkler design, with supporting hydraulic calculations, shall be approved by the COTR prior to initiation of any work on the fabrication or installation of the sprinkler system. Prior to impairing the existing system for connection of the mezzanine sprinkler system, the Contractor shall notify the Base Fire Department. The existing fire suppression system shall not be inoperative for any time longer than that required to make the required connections.

The fire suppression design and hydraulic calculations shall be sealed by a qualified registered Professional Engineer or a R.M.E. (NICET Level IV) technician.

fire extinguisher cabinet The Contractor shall provide one fire extinguisher cabinet in each modular office as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. Each cabinet shall have a nominal dimension of 8-1/2 inches deep x 12 inches wide x 27 inches high. The top of the cabinet shall be 48 to 50 inches above floor level.

eXIT sIGNS The Contractor shall provide an illuminated exit sign with battery backup meeting the requirements of LSC 101 above all exits.

Air conditioner panels Air conditioner (A/C) panels shall be located in accordance with AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. The A/C panels shall be of solid construction, but shall be modified at the site to accommodate Government furnished A/C units. The A/C panels shall have reinforced openings to support a minimum 150 pound A/C unit and shall be lined with aluminum trim. There shall be at least 60 inches between the floor and the bottom of the A/C opening.

Electrical characteristics Electrical service shall be provided as ATY0B9-01 and 3.4.2 of the Cover PD. The Government-furnished power source is located as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01.

Light fixtures All light fixtures shall be recessed in the ceiling. The lay-in light fixtures shall be 2 feet wide by 4 feet long. Light fixtures shall be energy efficient T-8 fluorescent lighting fixtures with a 160 watt capacity and equipped with diffuser lens and lamps. The appropriate quantity of light fixtures shall be located in the ceiling such that a minimum of 50 foot candles lighting at a height of 3 feet from the floor is evenly maintained throughout the modular offices.

Light switches A light switch shall be provided at each doorway. Light switches shall be located on the interior wall and opposite the door hinges. Light switches shall be conveniently placed for easy access. Light switches shall be located 52 inches plus or minus 2 inches in height from the floor. Light switches shall be provided with recessed cover plates. Light switches shall conform to the National Electric Code.

Electrical outlets Wall and power pole outlets shall be standard 110 volt AC duplex outlets. Wall outlets and power poles shall be located as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. Wall outlets shall be a nominal 12 inches in height from the floor. Each power pole shall be installed with a minimum of 10 feet of flex conduit available to allow easy relocation in the event equipment or operational constraints require changes to initial location. A 220 volt outlet shall be installed near the A/C panels at a height of at least sixty inches to interface with the A/C power cord.

Communication service Each in-checking modular office shall have four phone outlets and four communication outlets shall be installed as shown on AF Drawing ATY0B9-01. Each wall mounted phone outlet shall be connected with one 6-pair, 24-gauge cable. Each communication outlet shall be connected with two 6-pair, 24-gauge cable to support phone instruments and computer terminals. All work shall be done in accordance with AFM 88-15. Contractor shall obtain final approval for final connection to existing base communication system from the COTR.

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)UNITS

The contractor shall provide a self-contained, thermostatically adjustable Air conditioning (A/C) unit for each In-Checking Modular Office. The A/C unit shall comply with UFC 3-600-01, Section 2-11. The units shall be sufficiently sized so as to provide a comfortable working environment for the personnel assigned to the office areas. The unit shall be capable of maintaining a minimum 30 degree Fahrenheit difference between the outside and inside temperatures. A/C ducts shall be properly sized and located to minimize drafts on office personnel. Controls for the unit shall be mounted in an easily accessible location. The thermostat shall have a clear locked cover so that only authorized personnel can adjust the temperature setting. The contractor shall provide a means to properly handle the condensate removed during the conditioning process. The condensate shall not cause damage to property or pose a health hazard to warehouse personnel. The air conditioning unit shall be UL approved and energy star rated.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Inspections The system shall be inspected to verify that it meets all the requirements of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this appendix and the Cover PD. These inspections shall be completed as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

Test The following test shall be performed on the system as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

Certifications The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements have been met. All certifications shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List.

3.2.7.

3.2.11.

3.2.13.

All panels, doors and ceiling structures meet UL Class A Fire Rating with a 0-25 flame spread.

3.2.7.

3.2.11.

All panels and doors are sound reducing (up to 30 dB(A) drop over outside conditions).

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IN-CHECKING MODULAR OFFICES

Offeror:

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Appendix A, In-checking Modular Offices, 1 June 2010

This questionnaire shall be completed by the Offeror. All entries to this questionnaire shall be typed. The questionnaire will be used to determine the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and acceptability of the proposed equipment. Please attach product literature/cut sheets for all equipment detailed in this questionnaire and attach any exceptions to the Purchase Description Appendix or recommendations/design alternatives as detailed below.

Modular Offices Manufacturer:

Model Number:

Length: ________________ ft. ______________ in.

Width: _________________ ft. ______________ in.

Height: ________________ ft. ______________ in.

Lower Level Interior Clear Height:

_________________________ ft. _______________ in.

3.2.2.

Is the wall structure such that any panel can be easily removed and/or replaced without disturbing the adjacent wall panels or the ceiling support structure?

Are construction materials noncombustible?

Lower level: ___________________________________

3.2.6.

Are posts the major structural element capable of supporting loads up to 3,500 pounds each?

Are posts the channeled raceways for electrical and communication lines?

Are posts clear anodized finished?

Will the panels provide at least a 30 dB(A) sound reduction over outside conditions as specified?

Dimension(s): __________________________________

Are window locks provided?

3.2.9.

Are panels modified as shown on AF Drawing(s) ATY0B9-01 and framed in aluminum?

Are plastic strip door(s) provided?

Dimensions: ____________________________________

Will the doors provide at least a 30 dB(A) sound reduction over outside conditions as specified?

Are the following provided as specified:

Door threshold with gasket

Key-in-knob lockset

3.2.12.

Is the roof deck capable of supporting HVAC equipment?

Are rubber seals provided?

3.2.13.

Are Glass fiber, unfaced, batt insulation with at least an R-19 insulating factor provided?

3.2.14.

Are forklift guardrails provided?

3.2.15.

Is a fire suppression system provided?

3.2.17.

Are exit signs provided as required?

Minimum capacity: _______________________ pounds

3.3.1.

Are light fixtures provided as required?

3.3.2.

Are light switches provided as required?

3.3.3.

Wall and power pole outlets

220 volt a/c outlet(s)

3.3.4.

Are phone and communication outlets provided as required?

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EXCEPTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/DESIGN ALTERNATIVES

Attach any exceptions taken to the Purchase Description Appendix. Please outline those concerns in detail. Your exceptions will be reviewed to determine acceptability.

Are exceptions taken?

Number of pages attached: ____________________________________

Attach any recommendations or design alternatives you feel may enhance operation, maintainability, or reduce system cost. Your recommendations and design alternatives will be reviewed to determine acceptability.

Are recommendations/design alternatives attached?

Number of pages attached: ____________________________________

We have read the requirements of the Purchase Description Appendix and will comply with all paragraphs as written, with exceptions taken only to those items indicated on the attached exception sheet.

TYPED NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

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