Food Service Equipment RFP.pdf

FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PROJECT: Clare Gladwin RESD – Culinary Arts Kitchen; Clare Michigan, Michigan

Sealed proposals for food service equipment package will be received at:

JRA Food Service Consultants, LLC 3113 West River Rd.

Muskegon, MI 49445

Until: Wednesday – December 20, 2023 @ or before 2:00 P.M.

Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. Bids received after that time will not be opened. All interested parties are invited to attend.

The base bid will be a Stipulated Sum, subject to adjustment for changes during construction, for the Work as set forth in the bidding documents.

Bidding documents are available from JRA Food Service Consultants, LLC. 3113 EW. River Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49445 (1-616-454-4433).

The bid forms will be furnished by the Architect or Consultant and shall be delivered for a public opening in a sealed envelope marked "Bid Package - Food Service Equipment Proposal and Name of Project" and shall bear the name, address and phone number of bidder. All proposals shall be signed and witnessed as required.

Electronic proposals will be considered, email to jimr@jrafoodservicedesign.com and/or courtneyp@jrafoodservicedesign.com

The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all of the bids or any parts thereof, or waive any informalities in presentation and opening. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days from the date of opening.

BID BOND: A bidders surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) made payable to the Owner shall be required. It may be retained as liquidated damages by the owner, if the undersigned fails to execute the contract in conformity with the contract documents and furnish bonds as specified within ten (10) days after notification of award of contract to the bidder.

All bonds shall be issued by a Corporate Surety licensed to do business in the state. Performance bonds, payment bonds, and insurance will also be required as per the General Conditions. Security filed with the Owner will be immediately returned to any bidder whose bid is rejected.

TAXES AND CONTRIBUTIONS: It is understood that the bid prices stated shall include all applicable Federal, State or any other Governmental Division taxes and assessments. Also, all contributions for any unemployment compensation, liability insurances, health and welfare, old age benefits, etc. now or hereafter effective during the term of the contract are included, and the Owner shall not be liable for any additional charges therefor. This is not a taxable project.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE: This is not a prevailing wage project. All laborers employed on the site shall receive at least the prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the United States Department of Labor for this area.

GUARANTEE: All equipment shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year after final acceptance by Owner, and all service, parts and labor within that period shall be rendered without charge to the Owner.

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AGREEMENT TO FORMS: Successful bidder may be required to sign AIA Document latest edition, "Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor and Owner Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum."

Contractors submitting proposals shall be understood to accept the terms and conditions contained and expressed in the contract, General Conditions of Contract, Plans and Specifications, and the Instructions to Bidders as forming the basis for their proposals and contract. Bidders shall also comply with applicable statutes, labor rates, non- discrimination clause, regulations, etc. as required by the Owner. An experience and qualifications questionnaire may be required of a bidder before his bid is accepted.

The documents, when executed, shall be deemed to include the entire agreement between the parties thereto, and contractors shall not claim any modification thereof resulting from any representation or promise made at any time by any agent or employee of the owner or by any other person. This contract may be assigned to a general contractor.

TIME OF STARTING AND COMPLETION: Deliver materials and set in position with utmost speed consistent with good workmanship in accordance with a schedule and progress of the building construction in the Summer months of 2024. If there is a nonperformance of the required work, the contractor’s attention is specifically called to the Articles in AIA Form of the General Conditions of the Contract regarding the Owner's right to terminate the contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Contractor and its subcontractors and vendors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of the Contract with respect to hiring because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the Contract as provided in the College Fair Employment Practice Agreement.

SIGNATURES: All bids, notifications, claims and statements must be signed and witnessed as follows:

A. CORPORATIONS - Signatures shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the resolutions of the Board of Directors authorizing the individual signing to bind the corporation.

B. PARTNERSHIPS - Signature of one partner shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the Power of Attorney authorizing the individual to bind all partners. If all partners sign, no authorization is required.

C. INDIVIDUAL - No authorization is required.

PAYMENTS: Contractor may deliver thirty (30) days before the completion of construction, if he so desires, any piece of equipment contingent on space being available. If F.S.E.C. obtains written permission from Owner, eighty percent (80%) payment for the item may be obtained, provided it is properly stored and insured. F.S.E.C. shall make arrangements with the Owner or G.C. to deliver, unload, store all equipment and shall all responsibility for safeguarding his equipment until it is accepted by the Owner.

Payment amounting to ninety percent (90%) of the equipment will be made upon completion of delivery and final setting in place of all equipment.

The final ten percent (10%) will be made sixty (60) days or sooner after the complete acceptance of the entire installation.

Mail statements to the office of the Construction Manager and Owner for approval and issuance of payment certificates. If any deposits are required by the F.S.E.C., it shall be listed in a separate letter and attached to the bid proposal.

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FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT BID PROPOSAL FORM

Date:

Project:

Name of Bidder:

To:

The undersigned, having familiarized themselves with local conditions affecting the cost of the work and having examined the site and all Food Service Equipment contract documents including all architectural drawings, General and Item Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form, etc., on file at the office of JRA Food Service Consultants, LLC, Food Service Consultant, 3113 W. River Rd., Muskegon, Michigan 49445 and all other contract documents, all of which constitute part of the contract, hereby propose to furnish all equipment, labor, materials, equipment, taxes, and services necessary for and reasonably incidental to the proper completion of the contract in a workmanlike manner for the sum of:

__________________________________________________Dollars($__________________)

The said amount constituting the base bid.

Included in the above total is sales tax of:_________________________________

_________________________________________________Dollars($__________________)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA

The following addenda have been received, are hereby acknowledged, and their execution is included in the above proposal amount.

Addendum No. Dated:

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FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT BID PROPOSAL FORM

Accompanying this proposal are the following which shall be supplied by the bidder:

A certified check, bank draft, cashier's check, or bidder's bond (cross out all but one) in the amount of:_________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________Dollars($_______________) payable to the Owner, which is agreed, shall be retained as liquidated damages by the owner, if the undersigned fails to execute the contract in conformity with the form of contract incorporated in the contract documents and furnish bonds as specified within ten (10) working days after notification of the award of contract to the undersigned.

An itemized proposal form shall be furnished by the bidder on their letterhead showing individual prices for each piece of equipment including labor and freight, manufacturer, quantity, and taxes as applicable for each individual item.

Any voluntary alternates or substitutions shall be separately submitted as per the General Specifications in addition to the base bid. No substitutions are acceptable in the base bid.

FEES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK:

The following fees will be used for any additional work performed by the contractor upon authorization by Owner:

Overhead and profit on equipment, materials, freight, labor, etc. Total Cost Plus _______________ %

In submitting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids or to waive irregularities and that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after opening thereof.

Respectfully submitted, Signed______________________________________________ Title____________________________

Company___________________________________________________________ (If a corporation, affix corporate seal)

Address______________________________________________________Phone_________________

City_______________________________State_____________ZIP_____________

Accepted By:______________________________ Title_____________________Date______________

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SECTION 11 4000 - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All Drawings, General and Supplementary Conditions, Division 1, Specifications, and related contract documents apply to this section and the requirements may exceed those shown in this section. The Food Service Engineering Consultants on this project are JRA Food Service Consultants, LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan (616-454-4433) and is responsible to the Architect and Owner for ascertaining that the Food Service Equipment Contractor complies with all the requirements of this section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. As listed in this division, the Food Service Equipment Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, work, equipment, transportation, accessories, taxes, etc. for a complete and continuous installation in accordance with the requirements of these plans and specifications and related documents.

B. The FSEC shall familiarize themselves with local conditions affecting the cost of the work and examine the site and all Food Service Equipment contract documents including Architectural drawings, and contract documents, all of which constitute the responsibility of the FSEC.

1.03 SUBSTITUTIONS AND VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES:

A. The first manufacturer of equipment listed in the item specifications is intended to be the basis of the base bid. All other manufacturers must conform to the specifications, size, accessories, materials, capacity, etc.

B. A proposed substitution on any specified equipment must be submitted to the Consultant 10 days in advance of the bid date and must include all manufacturers shop drawings and data sheets on the proposed equipment. The supplier shall pay any additional costs incurred for changes, engineering services, utilities, construction, etc. that may be incurred by said substitutions.

1.04 INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS:

A. Prior to receipt of bids, all questions, clarification, and changes in the documents shall be executed by addendum. After award of contract, all changes shall be performed by bulletin.

B. FSEC shall submit an itemized price breakdown to the Consultant on their letterhead for each piece of equipment including labor, freight, manufacturer, quantity, taxes, etc. as applicable.

C. Any deletions of equipment by the Owner and/or Consultant prior to approval and/or release of the shop drawings, brochures, etc. shall be credited to the Owner at the itemized price as listed in the itemized price breakdown and include all equipment costs, freight, labor, taxes etc. Pricing shall not be credited at the amount listed on the Schedule of Values.

D. Any additions to equipment by the Owner and/or Consultant that result in cost increases after approval and/or release of shop drawings, brochures, etc. shall be immediately noted by the FSEC and a written request with prices for a bulletin shall be issued by the FSEC to the Consultant.

E. The General Specifications are applicable to items listed in the item specifications.

1.05 ABBREVIATIONS

A. The following abbreviations are used herein unless otherwise noted on the plans or item specifications.

A Amps AFF Above Finish Floor BTC Branch To Connection CFM Cubic Feet of Air Per Minute C.P. Chrome Plated CW Cold Water - 25 PSI DCO Duplex Convenience Outlet - 20 amp DFA Drop From Above E.C. Electrical Trades FL DR Floor Drain - Wade W1104 FFD Funnel Floor Drain - Wade 1104-EF4 FL SK Floor Sink - 12" - Wade W9144-15 FPM Feet Per Minute FSEC Food Service Equipment Contractor F.S.C. Food Service Consultant G Natural Gas - 7" water column GP General Purpose G.S. General Specifications G.C. General Trades HVAC Heating Ventilation HVAC Trades HP Horsepower HW Hot Water - 140 degree - 25 PSI J.B. Junction Box KW Kilowatt N.S.R. No Service Required N.I.C. Not in FSEC contract P.C. Plumbing Trades S.O.M. Standard of Manufacturer s.s. Stainless Steel SS Steam Supply - 25 PSI SR Steam Return V Volts VIF Verify in field W Waste Outlet W.G. Water Gauge - Static Pressure

1.06 CONFORMITY

A. All equipment furnished under these specifications shall be newly manufactured and installed in strict conformity with all codes, regulations and requirements of the State Board of Health, the National Sanitation Foundation Standards, or any state or local agency.

B. All equipment shall conform to the current standards and bear the seal of UL, NEMA, ASME, AGA, OSHA, NFPA, etc. where applicable and/or otherwise conform to the requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Wherever the requirements of the specifications and drawings are in excess of the regulations, the specifications and drawings shall govern. Whenever the regulations are in excess of the specifications and drawings, the regulations shall govern.

D. Wherever the requirements of the specifications are in excess of the drawings, the specifications shall govern. Wherever the requirements of the drawings are in excess of the specifications, the drawings shall govern.

1.07 PERMITS - LICENSES - PHONE CALLS

A. Provide to the proper authorities all notices required by law, obtain all refrigeration permits, licenses, etc., and pay any legal fees necessary for the due and faithful performance of the work, and which may arise incidental to the fulfilling of the foodservice documents. The Owner shall pay for any health department plan review or license fees.

B. Permits shall be provided as required. Refer to the Construction Managers scope of work.

C. Accept all collect phone calls relating to food service equipment that pertain to the project until warranty has expired on the equipment.

1.08 SUBMITTAL OF BUYOUT BROCHURES AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawing and brochure requirements may also be listed in the general requirements or other areas of the documents. Provide submittals as per those requirements or as listed below

- whichever is greater.

B. All shop drawings, rough-in drawings, equipment brochures, etc. shall be submitted at one time within 20 days of the notice to proceed. Said items are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans and specifications for the entire project. All drawings which are submitted for distribution shall be clear and concise and have the following notes printed on each and every sheet:

Name of the F.S.E.C.

Name and location of the project.

Name of the Architect.

Name of the Consultant.

Name of the General Contractor.

Drawing number.

Date of drawing and revisions.

The following statement: The (name of F.S.E.C.) is solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of these drawings and specifications, and we approve them for construction purposes. Signed: (Officer, Partner, etc.)

C. All submitted data shall be reviewed for general compliance only and does not alleviate the

F.S.E.C. from providing equipment as per the intent of the plans and specifications.

D. Owner shall not be responsible for any equipment ordered or prior to receipt of

Consultant approved brochures or shop drawings.

E. If applicable, the F.S.E.C. shall visit site to verify requirements of existing or relocated equipment prior to submittals.

1.09 BUYOUT BROCHURES:

A. As soon as possible, prepare a buy-out equipment brochure in PDF format with copies of manufacturer's specification sheet or literature on each item, along with a list of the model, manufacturer, quantity, connections required, accessories, etc. for each item and component or accessories. Material on all items shall be assembled in order and no consideration will be given to partial lists submitted from time to time.

1.10 ROUGH-IN DRAWING AND MECHANICAL DATA:

A. As soon as possible, submit an electronic drawing in PDF format at 1/4” scale to locate accurately the utility connections for each item of equipment requiring water, gas, electrical, and drain. Listed on the drawings shall be dimensions to required utilities and located from a center line of a structural column or another positive reference point.

B. Upon final approval of data, distribute copies to all trades, Owner, Architect, health department, etc. as required.

C. Drawings shall be at 1/4" scale or larger and indicate each electrical and mechanical roughing-in required for all new and/or relocated or future or purveyor supplied (the Owner shall provide proper data on purveyor supplied equipment) food service equipment as listed in the plans or specifications. Include all electrical and convenience outlets, gas, water, steam, ventilation, drains, floor depressions, wall openings, weights, ceiling recess or access panels, sleeves, beverage lines, roof data, refrigeration, etc.

D. Furnish all necessary assistance to the various trades and be responsible for the proper location of sleeves and conduits through which the utility lines are to be drawn. A field inspection shall be made before the finished floors are laid to make any necessary relocations of the utility sleeves, rough-ins and conduits, and immediate written notice shall be provided if rough in problems have occurred.

1.11 SUBMITTALS OF SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. Completely detail and submit shop drawings (s.s. fabrication, fire protection, ventilation, plastic laminate fabrication, walk ins, sneeze guards, cafeteria serving counters, hoods,etc.) in electronic PDF format showing all items to be provided under this section of the specifications.

Drawings to be submitted for review at 1/2" per foot scale or larger. Upon final review of data, distribute copies to all trades, Owner, Architect, etc. as required.

B. The drawings shall show all elevations, sections, dimensions, mechanical and electrical requirements, related details of construction, installation and related work which require cutting, close fitting, etc. as required for installation.

C. Submit proper notifications in writing of any departures from the contract drawings or specifications which may be necessary to permit installation of the equipment. Fabrication should not be started until after final approvals are received and final field measurements are taken.

1.12 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. At time of demonstration, provide to the person in charge of the kitchen a minimum of three bound current copies of kitchen plans, roughing-in drawings, any and all warranties, instructions, parts lists, operating instructions for each piece of mechanical equipment, as built shop drawings, and "Buy-Out" brochures.

B. Manuals shall include a typewritten list in the front of the manual listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of local servicing agencies and manufacturer’s representatives for all equipment.

1.13 SAMPLES

A. Submit all required samples for approval, if required, of all hardware, plastic laminate, paint, etc. before starting fabrication. Other samples shall be supplied as required.

1.14 MEASUREMENTS

A. Measurements required to size and place the food service equipment shall not be taken from drawings but shall be made at the structure from the actual spaces reserved therefore, and giving due consideration to any architectural, structural or mechanical discrepancies that may occur during construction of the building. Verify size of all of Owners equipment and small wares (dishes, trays, pans, etc.) and Purveyor supplied equipment (urns, soda systems, beverage dispensers, etc.), if applicable. Field dimensions shall be taken at the earliest opportunity so as not to delay deliveries.

B. Verify in field any and all measurements before doing any work on equipment that may be affected by the physical conditions and be responsible for the correction of same.

C. Inspect equipment for proper operation prior to relocation. Advise if equipment is defective or needs rework which is not included in the original contract and submit a written quotation for said work.

D. Coordinate Owners and/or Purveyor supplied equipment (coffee makers, beverage equipment, cash registers, soda equipment, etc.) as required for rough-in data, installation, etc.

E. Measurements for tight fitting equipment shall allow no more than 1/4" between wall and equipment that shall be trimmed and/or sealed as required.

1.15 WARRANTY

A. Provide a written warranty for all equipment against defects in workmanship and material for one (1) year from date of substantial completion and acceptance, excluding refrigeration units which shall carry an additional four-year warranty and a ten-year warranty on all walk-in panels. This shall cover any replacements and/or repair costs of such defective material, including transportation, labor, and materials for all equipment. This one-year free service, warranty and guarantee shall be available within 24 hours of notification on all equipment except refrigeration.

B. Provide one-year free service, warranty and guarantee within 12 hours of notification on walk- In refrigeration and units must be operational within 24 hours after service call.

C. This warranty is not intended to cover equipment which has been overly abused or items that have not had proper periodic maintenance (door gaskets, uncleaned refrigeration condensers, etc.) during the one-year period.

1.16 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, etc. as required to unload and store all equipment.

B. No equipment shall be delivered to the site unless it has been ascertained that storage space is available.

C. Make all arrangements to deliver, unload, and store all equipment and shall assume all responsibility for safeguarding the equipment until it is accepted by the Owner.

D. Unless noted in the item specifications, remove and store any existing and/or relocated equipment that is removed from the kitchen during the construction period.

PART 2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER'S STANDARDS

A. It is the intention of these specifications to provide a type of equipment conforming to manufacturer's standards and only minor variations in construction will be accepted, provided that these variations do not detract from the finished appearance, durability, general function or in any way affect general overall size, capacity, strength, etc. of equipment.

B. Manufacturer's catalog designation of material and/or fabricated equipment used in the following specifications are intended to illustrate and represent the standards which will be required by the owner. Equipment furnished must closely conform thereto in design, construction, capacity, and function to make and model called for. Where such catalog designations are given, the items shall be complete as described and shown in the catalog unless exceptions are in itemized specifications.

C. When more than one manufacturer is listed in the Item Specification, only one manufacturer shall be acceptable for items of a similar nature (fabrication, cooking equipment, refrigerators, shelving, carts, etc.) to insure uniformity of design, installation, service, etc.

2.02 FABRICATION STANDARDS

A. Unless noted under itemized specifications or on plans, the following specifications shall govern the construction of all fabricated and buyout equipment and installation and shall apply to the individual item as if it were written therein in its entirety.

2.03 FABRICATED EQUIPMENT

A. It is required that all custom fabricated items (counters, tables, sinks, dish tables, etc.)

described in the plans and specifications, other than by name and catalog number, be constructed of 300 series stainless steel and be manufactured by one fabricator. Metal- Masters Inc, Advance Tabco Co., Kevry Co., Professional Restaurant Services (PRS), LTI Co., John Boos, Pushard Co., Keystone Fabricators Co., and Titan Co. are approved fabricators and have demonstrated the possess the plant, personnel, and engineering facilities to properly design, detail, and manufacture high quality kitchen equipment.

B. All work in the above category shall be standard unit assembly, by one foodservice equipment manufacturer of uniform design, material and finish.

2.04 BACKSPLASHES

A. Where edges of the top are adjacent to walls, column, equipment or enclosures, they shall be turned up to provide a backsplash which shall be tight fitting (1/4" or less). Unless noted, all backsplashes shall be formed by turning up 10" and flanged back 2-1/2" at 45 degrees and down 1" and attach to wall with 6" by 2" s.s. "Z" clips on 3'-0" centers. Ends of backsplash shall be fitted with closure plates. Weld a full s.s. enclosure panel for exposed rear backsplash.

B. Tops adjacent to refrigerators, ovens or cabinets shall be turned up 4" with top edges feathered slightly to form a tight fit of 1/4" or less. Seal with mastic compound.

2.05 BOLTS, SCREWS AND RIVETS

A. All exposed surfaces of equipment shall be free of bolt, screw and rivet heads. Wherever bolts are used to fasten tops and trim to paneling, body of counters and similar equipment, such bolts shall be of an approved type and shall be corrosion resistant metal of the same alloy as the metal to which they are fastened with acorn type nuts to eliminate sharp edges.

2.06 CASTERS

A. Provide heavy duty casters with double ball bearing raceways, heavy gauge fork and races and have minimum capacity of 250 pounds per caster. Casters shall be provided with brakes.

Wheel shall be non-marking urethane.

2.07 CODES AND SANITATION

A. All food service equipment under this contract shall meet the requirements and bear the label of the National Sanitation Foundation. Specifications set forth are considered minimum and are to be superseded by any superior requirements in effect as of this date by the National Sanitation Foundation or the State Health Department. Any differences of opinion on sanitation shall be referred to the State Health Department for arbitration.

2.08 CORNERS

A. All corners shall be fully rounded and made integral and of the same sheet as the top and rolled edges. Radii of all rolled edges to be equal and rolled 2" diameter at least 180 degrees.

Filler pieces or soldering shall not be used in place of all welded, seamless construction.

2.09 CUTTING BOARDS

A. Provide Read Products or Mapletex Co. 1/2" minimum thick reversible boards as per plan as manufactured by Read Products Inc. when attached to grills or similar equipment, provide s.s.

mounting brackets.

2.10 DISHTABLES

A. Provide NSF approved series SC-DT dish tables with 14 gauge 304 s.s. coved corner construction as manufactured by Metal-masters Co. or equal with 10" backsplash as previously specified where adjacent to walls and remainder of tables to have 3" high roll rim and be mounted on 12 gauge under-channeling, 16 gauge s.s. cross rails and legs with s.s.

gussets and s.s. adjustable bullet feet and/or flange type feet. Tops shall be pitched to dishwasher to avoid standing water and undersides shall have sound deadening material and be attached to walls with s.s. "Z" clips.

B. Provide removable 18 gauge s.s. under-shelving which has 2" rolled up edges at rear and roll down edge at front and be supported on s.s. cross rails on all sides. Notch all corners to fit legs and piping. Under-shelving shall not interfere with booster heater or adjacent equipment.

C. Provide s.s. recessed drain trough with drainer in all soiled dish tables. Unit shall not interfere with dishwasher control panels or adjacent equipment.

D. Disposer cones and/or scrapping trough shall be integrally welded into top and also provide s.s. brackets for switch and holes in backsplash return for vacuum breaker. Trough shall be size and shape as per plan by 6" deep with coved corner construction and sloped to disposer.

Provide 20" long s.s. pan formed removable trough covers. Provide T&S Co. 2905 water inlet at shallow end of trough and every 3'-0" and at change in directions. Inlets shall be controlled by a 2600 mixing valve mounted on a s.s. bracket mounted under dish table and be interconnected to water line and solenoid so water flows thru inlets when disposer in operation.

E. Provide integral s.s. pass thru sill extending thru wall as per plans and specifications with flat side splashes and turn down front with closed ends. Provide 1" rear turndown at table at 30 degrees so sill is higher than dish table. Provide wood bracing on sill as required for support.

Verify requirements of roll up door by prior to installation of tables.

F. Provide raised roll rim in lieu of 3" high roll rim at front edge of soiled dish table when used as a pass thru dish deposit area.

2.11 DOORS:

A. SLIDING DOORS - Sliding doors shall be constructed of 16 gauge s.s. or material listed in the item specifications with roller bearing slides.

B. SINGLE PAN - Construction, 16 gauge s.s. with 3/4" thick sound deadening fiberglass between the two thicknesses of metal. Back panel to be 20 gauge steel. Door to operate on top hung ball bearing rollers. Bottom edge of doors to be square and fitted with a groove that rides over a s.s. pin at center point.

C. All doors shall be fitted with stops and locks. Handles shall be die stamped s.s. flush mounted.

D. HINGED DOORS - All hinged doors for cabinet bodies and enclosed bases shall be double pan construction. Doors shall be flush mounted and be fitted with s.s. piano type full length hinges. They shall be furnished with friction catch and s.s. recessed handles, locks, and two rubber button noise eliminators, one at each corner on handle side.

2.12 DRAWERS:

A. All drawer inserts shall be coved corner die stamped out of one piece of 18 gauge s.s. or plastic and shall set loosely in a channel frame so it can be lifted out for cleaning. Top edges are to be flanged out 1/2".

B. The supporting frame shall be welded steel channel with s.s. drawer face welded to frame so there will be no exposed screws or rivets on the face which shall extend 3/4" out at top and down 3/4" with 1/2" hemmed edge and radius corners to form drawer handle. Provide two rubber button shock stop noise eliminators one on each side of the drawer face at the top.

C. Provide heavy duty s.s. drawer slides with heavy duty s.s. ball bearing wheels. Slides and frame to be so designed as to allow full opening of drawer and to be reinforced to support 150 lbs. when fully extended.

D. Adjustable stops are to be provided for each drawer at the fully open position. Drawers on open base tables shall be enclosed in an 18 gauge housing of steel. Drawer guides are to be sloped to provide self-closing action.

E. All drawers shall be 20" by 20" by 5" deep.

2.13 ENCLOSED BASE CABINETS:

A. All enclosed bases or cabinet bodies shall be similar to Delfield Company or equal Mark VII series and constructed with 14 gauge s.s. tops and 18 gauge s.s. bodies and be enclosed on the ends and sides. The bases and bottom shelves shall be reinforced with channels and angle bracing and gussets as required. Additional angles and channel cross members shall be provided to reinforce shelves and support tops as required for counter top equipment (urn, ice dispensers, drink dispensers, etc.) as shown on plan.

B. All free corners of enclosed bases or cabinet bodies shall be rounded on a 5/8" radius and all corners against walls and other fixtures shall be square. In the case of fixtures fitting against or between walls, the bodies shall be set 1" from the wall line, but the tops will extend back to the wall line to permit space for rough-ins and adjustment to the wall irregularities. The ends of the cabinet bodies shall extend to the wall line and be sealed and/or trimmed as required.

C. These fixtures shall be constructed with 6" s.s. adjustable legs, unless set on masonry or steel bases as called for in the itemized specifications.

2.14 FIELD JOINTS:

A. All field joints shall be welded with rod of same basic composition as sheets or parts welded.

Welds shall be free of pits, cracks, cross graining or discolorations and shall be ground and polished to the original finish of the metal. No soldered or bolted joints shall be used unless noted in item specifications and shall be properly sealed and bolted.

2.15 GRINDING AND POLISHING:

A. All exposed welded joints shall be ground flush with the adjoining material and neatly finished to harmonize therewith. Services shall be free of depressions. Wherever sheared edges occur, they shall be free of burrs, projections and fins to eliminate all danger of cutting or laceration when the hand is drawn over such sheared edges. Where miters or bull nosed corners occur, they shall be neatly ground to a uniform condition, and in no case will overlapping material be acceptable. All exposed surfaces shall be satin finish except rim which shall be a highly polished and buffed finish. Satin finish shall be comparable to the commercial mill finish known as No. 4 for s.s. No cross graining on equipment is acceptable.

2.16 GUARDS

A. All machines shall be furnished fully enclosed with guards built in accordance with safety codes and regulations of State or Governmental agency having jurisdiction.

2.17 HOT FOOD WELLS:

A. Provide insulated food wells with coved corner s.s. interior and the electrical element attached to the underside of well. When units are specified with drains, the manufacturer shall provide a drain assembly with bushing and a universal joint as required to manifold and interconnect all wells with a master and individual valves and Drain handles shall be easily accessible from employee side of counter. All wells shall be inter-wired to master switch with indicator light.

Provide galvanized access panel below wells to protect wiring. Units shall be heated by 208/240 volt 1200 watt electric elements with thermostatic control with guard ring and pilot light or 3600 BTU gas burner with individual control and removable heavy steel radiant plate set above heating device.

2.18 INTERIOR SHELVES:

A. All interior shelves in cabinet bodies and enclosed bases shall be 18 gauge s.s. or as called for in the itemized specifications. Turn up on back and ends of shelf shall be 1-1/2" high and coved on 3/4" radius. The front edge shall be turned down 1-1/2" and back 1/2". All shelves shall be rigidly reinforced below to prevent sagging. Provide ferruled cutouts in shelves for drain lines, conduits, etc.

2.19 LEGS - FEET - FRAMES:

A. All legs and pipe stands for open base tables, dish tables, etc. shall be constructed of 16 gauge s.s. tubing unless noted, with cross rails and braces of the same materials. All joints between legs, under-shelves and cross braces are to be welded and ground smooth.

B. Cross rails must be supplied to reinforce each leg. Legs anchored to gussets at top only and without cross rails are not acceptable. Pipe stands and frames furnished on all pipe base fixtures shall have legs of 1-5/8" O.D. 16 gauge s.s. tubing, cross rails of 1" O.D. 16 gauge s.s.

tubing unless noted.

C. Top of stand shall be fitted into s.s. gussets welded to reinforcing structure on underside of the table top, spaced not over 3"-6" on centers.

D. All legs shall be fitted with adjustable s.s. bullet shaped feet with bottom of pipe legs to be finished off smoothly and overlap the stem to provide sanitary fitting and prevent the accumulation of grease or other debris at this joint. Provide s.s. flange type feet securely anchored for island style counters, sinks, etc.

E. All pipe legs or vertical members are to be set back from edge of table tops a sufficient distance to offset any interference with workers, walls, columns or other equipment.

F. Provide 6" adjustable legs with adjustable s.s. bullet foot for fabricated and/or buyout equipment with minimum capacity of 1500 pounds each.

2.20 MATERIALS AND STRUCTURAL SHAPES:

A. Angles, bars, channels, piping, pipe legs, etc. used shall be uniformly ductile in quality and free of hard spots, runs, checks, and other surface defects. Except as otherwise specified, all such sections shall be milled steel galvanized by the hot dip process, all free of runs and blisters, uncoated spots or patches. S.S. shall be 18-8 composition (302 alloy) standard with No. 4 finish and polished to 180 grit and welded as previously specified. Provide butyl sealant sound deadening between tops and all structural supports or as required.

2.21 NAME PLATES

A. Each item of equipment shall have a corrosion resistant metal name plate with model number, serial number, name and address of the manufacturer securely fastened to equipment in a non- conspicuous area. All mechanical and electrical controls, switches, disconnects, remote compressors, etc. shall be labelled with metal or engraved phenolic plastic signage.

2.22 OVERSHELVES AND WALL SHELVES:

A. Provide 10" wide NSF 16 gauge s.s. over-shelves or wall shelves unless noted in the plans or item specifications. Provide wall mounted shelves with rear and sides to be turned up square 1" and front edge to have sanitary roll rim. Provide heavy gauge s.s. wall mounting brackets 6" from ends of shelf with maximum of 4'-0" on centers.

B. Provide all over-shelves with sanitary rolled edges and bull nose corners on all four sides unless equipment is mounted on shelf (microwave, toaster, dishes, etc.) and provide 1/2" turn up at rear for that portion of the over-shelf. Provide s.s. tubular support standards as required for shelf mounted equipment and with provisions for mounting to table or counter top.

C. Provide all wall backing and/or structural support as required for shelves to support 50 pounds per square foot and coordinate installation of same with trades.

2.23 PAINTING

A. All galvanized material and black steel shall be thoroughly cleansed of all oil and foreign matter and given two (2) coats of enamel paint as selected.

2.24 ROLLED RIMS AND EDGES

A. Standard roll rim shall be coved up 3" with 1/2" diameter roll at 180 degrees and bullnose corners.

B. Square edge shall be turned down 2" at 90 degrees with 3/4" tight hem at bottom.

C. Marine edge shall be turned up 1/2" on a 45 degree angle and turned down 2" with 3/4" tight hem at bottom.

D. Wherever table tops are used in connection with sinks, the top shall be fabricated with a 1/2" high raised roll rim spillage edge unless otherwise specified. Top to be integrally raised approximately 1/2" at all edges and then rolled down 2" at 210 degrees with bull nose corners.

2.25 REINFORCED STRUCTURES:

A. Counter, table, and cabinet framework shall be constructed of steel angles horizontally and channels vertically, made in sections to permit assembly on job with tops field welded. Vertical fronts and sides of cafeteria counters and similar enclosures are to be reinforced with channels on approximately 3'-0" centers to support the tray slide brackets.

B. Unless otherwise specified, angles or channel frames and similar cross bracing on not over

2'-0" centers to be provided under all counter and table tops to stiffen tops and furnish fastening supports for leg flanges.

2.26 SINKS:

A. Provide 14 gauge s.s. coved corner sink bowls integrally welded as per plan with welded seamless construction with scored bottom towards a die stamped drain outlet with a Fisher lever handle waste and connected overflow located 1" below drain board and shall not interfere with plumbing, adjacent walls, equipment, etc. Provide 14 gauge s.s. bracket for drain stem. All multiple compartment sinks shall be double walled construction. When sinks are built into enclosed base counters, provide access holes for lever waste handle stem.

2.27 TABLETOPS:

A. METAL - Metal table tops to be 34" high and be constructed of 14 gauge 302 s.s. with NSF roll rim construction and bull nose corners unless otherwise noted. All seams and coved corners shall be welded, ground smooth and polished. Provide ferruled access holes for cutouts for water lines, cords and plugs, etc. as required in table tops, counter tops, urn stands, etc. All open base tables shall be reinforced with 12 gauge angles or channels.

Provide welded cross angle or channel members shall be placed at each pair of legs with gussets, welded cross rails and feet as previously specified.

B. One angle runner, running lengthwise shall be provided on tops up to 30" wide; two provided on tops over 30" wide. All tops shall be reinforced so that there will be no noticeable deflection and all reinforcements shall be stud welded to the underside of the top. No rivets or bolts to be used through the top. Provide sound deadening material between tops and reinforcing members and underside of tops. Field joints are to be provided in the top where necessary.

C. RICHLITE – Read Products or Mapletex or plastic tops shall be NSF construction with 1" thick top with drop edge supported on 12 gauge framing and top reinforcement channels attached to legs as above. Provide 6" coved riser at rear and sides when specified. When drawers are specified below tops, 12 gauge reinforcement channels shall be provide for mounting of drawers or for tables with removable tops. If Read Products or Maple-Tex top tables are used as bake table, verify location and size of ingredient bins located below drawers to assure proper fit.

2.28 UNDERSHELVES:

A. The under-shelves on open base tables, dish tables, etc. shall be a solid removable 16 gauge s.s. shelf unless noted in the itemized specifications. Shelf is to be turned up at rear and down on all front and side (down on all island units) edges 1-1/2" with corners at legs cut out and mounted on the support stringers on all four sides. Provide ferruled access holes as required for drain lines, water lines, conduits, etc.

2.29 VENTILATION-HOODS-DUCTWORK

A. Unless otherwise stated in the item specifications, provide 300 series 18 gauge s.s hoods similar to Captive Air Co. or Duo Aire Co. or Accurex Co. and be manufactured in accordance with and bear the seal of NSF, UL, and NFPA 96. Hoods shall be mounted 6'-8" above finished floor and must overhang all equipment by a minimum of 6" at front (18" for drawer type broilers) and sides and be furnished with a full complement of s.s. UL filters, filter frame with grease cup, recessed LED lights inter-wired to junction box on top of hood and to switch on face of hood, duct collars, fire dampers, hangers, hemmed 18 gauge s.s. end panels, s.s.

closure panels from top of hood to ceiling, cutouts and trim for power distribution system or columns, etc. Provide insulated NFPA integral 3" stand-off behind hood when installed on non-rated wall. Walls for hood mounting shall be rated as required by code.

B. All exhaust fans shall be UL-762 rated vertical discharge fans with insulated curb, hinged base with grease collection device, mounted and inter-wired starter and disconnect, adjustable drive assembly and be sized for CFM as per plans with a sound classification of "average" and not to exceed 12 sones.

C. All makeup air units shall be sized for CFM as per plan. Unit shall be fully factory built with supply fan, filter section with bird screen, motorized inlet dampers, metal cabinet with weather proof epoxy coated finish in color as selected by Owner, 12" legs and rails, curb, vibration eliminators, factory wired control panel and disconnect with wiring harness and pigtails for interlock of exhaust fan and make-up air unit to switch panel on face of hood or remotely located. If required by code provide a pre-heat section (gas, electric, steam or hot water) which shall provide a minimum degree rise capability (as shown in item specifications and/or as required by local code) complete with full modulating controls, thermostat, etc. as required for a complete system. Provide all UL listed components.

D. All ductwork shall be constructed and installed as per SMACNA minimum gauges and requirements. Make-up air ductwork shall be insulated and of rigid metal construction. Flex duct will not be allowed. Provide welded 16 gauge black iron exhaust ductwork as per code requirements and conform to all building requirements and obstructions with all dimensions subject to verification in field. Provide all ductwork with cleanouts every 6'-0" of horizontal run (with pitch as per code) and at changes in direction, access panel, dampers, curbs, flashing, flanges, plenums, supports, insulation, etc. as required by code and to provide a watertight system. Fire rating shall be provided as noted on the food service plans and in the item specifications.

E. System is to be factory tested and balanced as required for proper operation with written report to Architect and Owner.

F. Roof openings, structural support, fire proofing, and final connections shall be provided as outline in the Construction manager scope of work.

G. If required by code, cooking exhaust hoods shall have an Ansul Co. R-102 or equal chemical fire protection system and will be listed separately in the specifications.

2.30 WALK INS AND REFRIGERATION

A. Provide NSF and UL approved walk ins as per the item specifications size and shape as per plan by 8'-6" high and furnished with prefabricated modular construction tongue and groove cam lock style panels for walls with coved vinyl screed, ceilings, and floors with 4" foamed in place UL-25 flame spread class No. 1 urethane insulation with a minimum "R" factor of 32 and a "K" factor of 0.121. Wall and ceiling panels shall have 0.040 stucco embossed aluminum or 20 gauge 304 s.s. finish and floor panels shall be 0.100 smooth aluminum or 18 gauge s.s.

with a rating of 700 pounds per square foot with non-skid floor strips. All panels shall have a ten-year guarantee and be installed with a watertight seal. Provide 4" s.s. high coved base molding at all exposed exterior and interior walls securely anchored and sealed as required.

Provide ceiling hangers and structural supports as required.

B. If floorless construction is required refer to the Construction Manager scope of work. Provide

4" urethane insulation and vapor barriers for sub floor and tile floor. Provide coved floor screeds below wall panels anchored to red wood vapor barriers which shall extend up thru and 1/8” above the level of the finished floor, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, etc. as per the manufacturers standard requirements. Supply and coordinate installation of walk-ins to assure proper fit of floor recesses, sizes, tile, insulation, grout, vapor barriers, drainage, etc.

C. Provide one surface mounted LED light fixture mounted above door for the first 50 square feet of floor space and one additional ceiling mounted fixture as shown on the plans. Lighting shall provide a minimum of 35 foot candles at 36" above floor. The light above door shall be inter-wired to switch and junction box, but all additional lights shall be installed and wired in field with conduit located outside the compartments.

D. Provide 36" by 78" in-fitting doors with magnetic gaskets, three C.P. cam lift hinges, s.s. front, 24" high interior aluminum tread plate kick plate, cylinder locks, and automatic door closer.

Doors shall be mounted in reinforced panel with FRP or s.s. door jambs with thermal break and thermostatically controlled heater strip, s.s. heavy gauge heated threshold, safety release, digital thermometer, and virgin plastic full width door curtains mounted 6" above door header.

Provide non heated relief air vents for cooler and inter-wired heated vents for all freezer compartments mounted above doors.

E. Provide removable closure trim with concealed fasteners of same appearance as walk-in exterior from box to all adjacent building walls and ceilings. Provide access panels and louvers as required for service.

F. Refrigeration systems shall be complete with items as specified or as required to provide a first class system. Should any dispute arise as to the quality of equipment or workmanship, the decision shall rest with the Consultant.

G. Hermetic or scroll compressors shall be mounted on anti-noise, anti-vibration blocks, and be factory mounted in welded angle iron frame and housing with support rails, metal curbs, timed defrost, factory installed control panel, pilot light, NEMA rated disconnects and starter, etc.

Compressors to be factory pre-connected for final water and electrical connections. Verify that proper ventilation of compressors is obtained.

H. Provide coil and/or compressor condensate drain lines as required and shown on the drawings. Provide drain lines terminating with trap over floor drain where shown. Drain lines to be neatly insulated with material similar to Armaflex. Any drain line run through a freezer compartment shall also have a heater coil neatly wrapped over the line, prewired and shall operate continuously.