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This w ill be a Requirements Contract for JAPAN AND OKINAWA BLEACHER INSPECTION, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSTALLATION.

Pursuant to the FAR 36.204 notif ication requirement: the magnitude of projects (task orders) against the resultant contract is anyw here betw een less than $25,000 and $800,000.

This w ill be a trade-off source selection procurement in accordance w ith FAR 15.

A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit w ill be held at 9:00 A.M. on 07 April 2010 at Yokota Middle School.

Please see Section L herein for instructions on the Submittal Requirements that need to be included in the offeror's proposal package.

The offeror must submit a Price Proposal w ith a detailed price breakdow n for the Seed Project.

JENNIFER KNUTSON DSN 644-5874

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

31-Mar-2010

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed byGSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______1 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________3 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________26 Apr 2010 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

DODDS-P/DDESS-G - PROCUREMENT DIVISION

MS. JENNIFER KNUTSON

UNIT 35007

APO AP 96376-5007

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CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

09:00 AM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: DSN 644-5874 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

ADDENDUM

Contract Title: Bleacher Inspection, Removal, Disposal, Installation, Repair and Maintenance for Mainland Japan and Okinawa

Contract Type: DoDEA-Pacific intends to award two Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract.

Pursuant to FAR 52.216-21 Requirements clause included herein, “The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.”

Accordingly, there is no requirement for a guaranteed minimum order under this contract.

The Government reserves the right to award more than one (1) contract against this solicitation.

Planned Period of Performance:

Base Period: 10 May 2010 – 9 May 2011 Option Year 1: 10 May 2011 – 9 May 2012 Option Year 2: 10 May 2012 – 9 May 2013 Option Year 3: 10 May 2013 – 9 May 2014 Option Year 4: 10 May 2014 – 9 May 2015

Invoicing Instructions. Payment will be made by DFAS-Japan. Invoicing procedures will be specified in individual task orders.

Tax Exemption Status. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), including the DoDEA-Pacific, and the schools, facilities and offices comprising of DoDEA-Pacific, are activities of the United States Federal Government. As such, DoDEA-Pacific, like all other US federal government agencies and organizations, are precluded from being taxed by reason of the Supreme Court Decision in McCullough v. Maryland, 17 USC 316 (1817). In addition, various US States have codified this immunity by appropriate statutes.

Although DoDEA-Pacific are exempt from taxation, the following information is provided in case the public requires verification of DoDEA’s tax-exempt status: DoDEA Federal Tax ID is #26-2331642.

Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Jennifer Knutson DoDEA-Pacific Procurement Division Unit 35007

APO AP 96376-5007

Commercial Phone: 81-611-744-5874 DSN Phone: 644-5874 E-Mail: jennifer.knutson@pac.dodea.edu

Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted by email to Jennifer Knutson NLT 0900 Japan Standard Time on Monday, 19 April 2010.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0001 11 Each Annual Inspection - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ESTIMATED

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0002 500,000 Dollars, U.S.

Repair/Maintenance - Japan

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0003 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

Bleachers - Japan

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

Installation - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall perform Installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0005 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

Removal/Disposal - Japan

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0006 15 Each Annual Inspection - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0007 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

Repair/Maintenance - Okinawa

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0008 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

Bleachers - Okinawa

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0009 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

Installation - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall perform installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0010 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

Removal/Disposal - Okinawa

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1001 11 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1002 500,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Japan

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1003 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Japan

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

1004 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall perform Installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1005 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Japan

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1006 15 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1007 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Okinawa

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1008 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Okinawa

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1009 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall perform installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1010 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Okinawa

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2001 11 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2002 500,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Japan

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2003 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Japan

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

2004 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall perform Installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2005 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Japan

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2006 15 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2007 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Okinawa

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2008 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Okinawa

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2009 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall perform installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2010 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Okinawa

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3001 11 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3002 500,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Japan

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3003 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Japan

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

3004 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall perform Installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3005 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Japan

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3006 15 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3007 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Okinawa

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3008 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Okinawa

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3009 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall perform installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

3010 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Okinawa

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4001 11 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4002 500,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Japan

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4003 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Japan

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

4004 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Japan

FFP

The contractor shall perform Installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4005 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Japan

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4006 15 Each OPTION Annual Inspection - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of current bleachers in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) herein. Offerors need to provide an all-inclusive price under this CLIN and all outyear CLINs (1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006) for all required annual inspections.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4007 300,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Repair/Maintenance - Okinawa

FFP

Contractor shall conduct repair/maintenance as required in accordance with SOW herein. Each repair requirement will be specified upon task order issuance.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4008 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Bleachers - Okinawa

FFP

Includes shipping/delivery; shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4009 200,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Installation - Okinawa

FFP

The contractor shall perform installation of new bleachers purchased under this contract in accordance with the SOW herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4010 100,000 Dollars, U.S.

OPTION Removal/Disposal - Okinawa

FFP

Shall be in accordance with SOW herein.

FOB: Destination

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PREPROPOSAL/SITE VISIT

A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit will be held for the Japan seed project as follows:

Pre-Proposal Conference – Wed, 7 Apr 10 @ 09:00 am at DSO Training Lab, Yokota HS, Bldg.

4156, Yokota Air Base.

Site Visit – Wed, 7 Apr 10 –@ approx 10:30 am at Yokota MS Gym, Bldg. 4155, Yokota Air Base.

A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit will be held for the Okinawa seed project as follows:

Pre-Proposal Conference – Fri, 9 Apr 10 @ 09:00 am at Bldg. 9495, next to Kadena HS, Kadena Air Base.

Site Visit – Fri, 9 Apr 10 –@ approx 10:30 am at Amelia Earhart IS Gym, Bldg. 9481, Kadena Air Base.

IMPORTANT: Please notify Jennifer Knutson by email at jennifer.knutson@pac.dodea.edu if:

1) You will be attending the site visit, and specify which location, and 2) If you need to be signed on to the military base. Emails must be received NLT Friday, 02 April 2010.

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL STATEMENT WORK FOR THE CONTRACT

Bleacher Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Installation

1.0 Scope of Work:

Contractors shall possess the certifications, knowledge, background, experience and capabilities to assess, design, obtain, deliver, install, repair and maintain bleacher seating systems found within Okinawa and Japan Districts.

A. The seating systems offered may include, but are not limited to telescopic indoor facility seating/bleachers, portable indoor/outdoor bleachers, and other related seating systems.

B. Services offered may include, but are not limited to annual inspection, maintenance, design, evaluation, repair, demolition, and removal/disposal.

C. Current bleacher information:

District School Bleacher Type Manufacture Length Rows Sections Okinawa Kadena HS Indoor Gym N/A 12.4 ft 10 10 Okinawa Kadena ES Indoor Gym N/A 15.9 Ft 5 6 Okinawa Bechtel ES Indoor Gym Hussey 54 ft 7 4

Okinawa Bechtel ES Outdoor

Aluminum N/A 28.3 ft 5 2

Okinawa Bechtel ES Outdoor

Aluminum N/A 16.2 ft 5 1 Okinawa Amelia Earhart Indoor Gym Game Time Inc. 13.6 ft 5 2

Okinawa Amelia Earhart Outdoor

Aluminum N/A 13.2 ft 3 4

Okinawa Amelia Earhart Outdoor

Aluminum N/A 10.8 3 5

Okinawa Kadena MS Outdoor

Aluminum Funiture Leisure 15 ft 3 3 Okinawa Kadena MS Indoor Gym Hussey 15.5 ft 7 4 Okinawa Ryukyu MS Indoor Gym Interkal 74 ft 12 3

Okinawa Ryukyu MS Outdoor

Aluminum N/A 28.3 ft 6 5 Okinawa Kubasaki HS Indoor Gym N/A 488 cm 9 6 Okinawa Kubasaki HS Indoor Gym N/A 488 cm 9 6 Okinawa Kubasaki HS Indoor Gym N/A 488 cm 9 4

Japan Edgren HS Interkal Interkal 46' 3 1

Japan Edgren HS Outdoor

Aluminum Unknown 15' 5 4

Japan Edgren HS Outdoor

Aluminum Unknown 27' 1 1

Japan Edgren MS Indoor Gym Hussey 64' 4 1 Japan King HS Indoor Gym Hussey 69' 7 5 Japan Perry HS Indoor Gym Hussey 65' 8 3 Japan Yokosuka MS Indoor Gym Hussey 69' 11 3 Japan Yokota HS Indoor Gym Hussey 18' 7 10

Japan Yokota HS Outdoor

Aluminum BuiltRite 20' 5 1 Japan Yokota MS Indoor Gym Hussey 72' 10 3 Japan Zama HS Indoor Gym Kotobuki 182' 7 12

2.0 Key Personnel

2.1 Project Manager: The Project Manager (PM) and the alternate PM shall be capable of fluently reading, writing, speaking and understanding English. The Project Manager shall represent the contractor’s firm in all contractual, technical, safety and quality-related issues. The Government must be able to contact the Project Manager at all times during working hours; accordingly, the PM’s current email address and office and cell phone numbers must be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer.

2.2 Substitution of Key Personnel: The Project Manager is considered essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to removing, replacing, or diverting the individual specified in the contract as the Project Manager, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification, with a detailed resume of the proposed substitution, in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on this contract. No change in Key Personnel shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent and authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3.0 Annual Bleacher Inspection:

A. Perform annual inspections of all identified bleachers to determine NFPA 102 compliance and physical condition.

B. Provide a detailed written report for each bleacher indicating NFPA 102 non-compliance (specifically chapters 5 and 6), recommend equipment retrofits in accordance with manufacturers guidance and CPSC Publication 330 “Guidelines for Retrofitting Bleachers,” required repairs/maintenance, and parts or services required to bring the system up to manufacturer’s standards and specifications. This report shall include pictures, cite the specific non-compliance and note the location of any missing or damaged parts. The report shall be submitted to the District Contracting Officer Representative, School Principal, and Contracting Officer.

C. The inspection shall include but is not limited to the following; as applicable to bleacher type:

1. Physical on-site inspection performed by a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or individual that is certified by the bleacher manufacturer per NFPA 102 standards.

2. Inspect the general condition of the system to include decks, seat surfaces, and floors beneath (note any areas of corrosion).

3. Operate bleachers in both extension and retraction mode. Note the following:

a. Unusual or excessive noise.

b. Rows separating one stack at a time on extension.

c. Alignment of rows during operation.

d. Units extending and retracting fully.

4. Inspect for cracks or breaks in welds.

5. Inspect for misalignment or excessive wear.

6. Tighten all loose nuts and bolts.

7. Replace any missing nuts and bolts (replacement nuts and bolts must conform to bleacher manufacturer’s standards and recommendations).

8. Inspect for proper rear row anchoring.

9. Inspect wall attachment and anchoring.

10. Inspect for bent or damaged or missing row locks and stops.

11. Inspect understructure missing or damaged guide rods, guides, and stops.

12. Inspect lower track for obstructions.

13. Inspect for proper installation of end and aisle rails. (if applicable)

14. Inspect locations where power cords are drooping, show signs of damage or have been pinched by operation. Replace any broken cord clips and loop clamps.

15. Lubricate and adjust moving parts and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

4.0 Bleacher Repair and Maintenance:

The vendor shall develop a written proposal detailing the required parts and services required to bring the system up to manufacturer’s standards and in good working order. Parts repair or replacement may include but are not limited to:

A. Repair, replacement, or refinishing damaged lumber boards. Boards shall be cleaned, sanded, repaired and given a three coat finishing process.

B. Repair or replacement of electrical components and wiring. All electrical work shall conform to the National Electric Code.

C. Repair or replacement of understructure components. All repairs shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. All replacement parts shall be bleacher manufacturers recommended parts.

D. Repair or replacement of self storing end or aisle rails. Repaired or replacement of rails shall conform to NFPA 102.

E. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with OSHA safety standards and any other federal or installation requirement.

F. All repairs shall have a warranty of 1 year.

5.0 Bleachers and Installation:

5.1 General

A. Vendor shall provide, deliver and install telescopic gym seating systems. Existing systems to be replaced with new systems shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. The following specifications and related information are intended to provide the offeror a general overview of what Japan and Okinawa District is seeking.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 9 finishes sections for adequate floor & wall construction for operation of Telescoping Gym Seats. Flooring shall be level and rear wall plumb within 1/8” [3mm] in 8’-0 [2438mm]. Maximum bleacher force on the floor, of a 25’-6” [7772 mm] section, shall be a static point load of less than 300 psi [2.068 N/mm2].

2. Division 16 Electrical sections for electrical wiring and connections for electrically operated Telescoping Gym Seats.

5.1.2 References

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. NFPA 102 Standard for Assembly Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures.

B. American Welding society (AWS):

1. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.

2. AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel.

C. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC):

1. AISC - Design of Hot Rolled Steel Structural Members.

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

E. American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI):

1. AISI - Design Cold Formed Steel Structural Members.

F. Aluminum Association (AA):

1. AA - Aluminum Structures, Construction Manual Series.

G. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM - Standard Specification for Properties of Materials.

H. National Forest Products Association (NFoPA):

1. NFoPA - National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

I. Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB):

1. SPIB - Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine.

J. National Bureau of Standards/Products Standard (NBS/PS):

1. PS1 - Construction and Industrial Plywood.

K. Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

1. ADA - Standards for Accessible Design.

5.1.3 Manufacturer’s System Engineering Description

A. Structural Performance: Engineer, fabricate and install telescopic gym seating systems to the following structural loads without exceeding allowable design working stresses of materials involved, including anchors and connections. Apply each load to produce maximum stress in each respective component of each gym seat unit.

1. Design Loads: Comply with the latest version of NFPA 102 for design loads.

B. Manufacturer's System Design Criteria:

1. Gymnasium seat assembly; Design to support and resist, in addition to its own weight, the following forces:

a. Live load of 120 lbs per linear foot [162.69 N/m] on seats and decking

b. Uniformly distributed live load of not less than 100 lbs per sq. ft. [135.58N/m] of gross horizontal projection.

c. Parallel sway load of 24 lbs. [32.53 N/m] per linear foot of row combined with (b.)

above

d. Perpendicular sway load of 10 lbs. [13.56 N-m] per linear foot of row combined with

(b.) above

2. Hand Railings, Posts and Supports: Engineered to withstand the following forces applied separately:

a. Concentrated load of 200 lbs. [90.72 kg] applied at any point and in any direction.

b. Uniform load of 50 lbs. per foot [.344 N/mm2] applied in any direction.

3. Guard Railings, Post and Supports: Engineered to withstand the following forces applied separately:

a. Concentrated load of 200 lbs. [90.72 kg] applied at any point and in any direction along top rail.

b. Uniform load of 50 lbs. per foot [.344 N/mm2] applied horizontally at top rail and a simultaneous uniform load of 100 lbs. per foot [.689 N/mm2] applied vertically downward.

4. Member Sizes and Connections: Design criteria (current edition) of the following shall be the basis for calculation of member sizes and connections:

a. AISC: Manual of Steel Construction

b. AISI: Specification for Design of Cold Formed Steel

Structural Members

c. AA: Specification for Aluminum Structures

d. NFOPA: National Design Guide for Wood Construction.

5.1.4 Submittals

A. Project Data: Manufacturer's product data for each system proposed. Include the following:

1. Deviations: List of deviations from these project specifications, if any.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate Telescoping Gym Seat assembly layout. Show seat heights, row spacing and rise, aisle widths and locations, assembly dimensions, anchorage to supporting structure, material types and finishes.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Indicate electrical wiring and connections (if required).

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Experience of manufacturer and copy of a telescopic load test to all loads described in 1.03 above, observed by a qualified independent testing laboratory, and certified by a registered professional structural engineer verifying the integrity of the manufacturer's geometry design and base structural assumptions.

D. Installer Qualifications: Installer qualifications indicating capability, experience, and official Certification Card issued by manufacturer of telescopic seating.

E. Engineer Qualifications: Certification by a professional engineer registered in the state of manufacturer that the equipment to be supplied meets or exceeds the design criteria of this specification.

F. Operating/Maintenance Manuals: Provide 2 copies of the operating and maintenance manuals in English. The manuals shall provide complete instructions on operating procedures, and recommended maintenance and inspection programs. The manuals shall be mailed (via U.S.

Priority Mail) to the following addresses:

DoDEA-Pacific Logistics Attn: Facilities Branch Unit 35007

APO AP 96376-5007

Mail 1 copy only for Japan School Bleachers:

DoDEA-Pacific Japan District Office ATTN Facilities Manager Ping Chan Unit 5072

APO AP 96328-5072

Mail 1 copy only for Okinawa School Bleachers to:

DoDEA-Pacific Okinawa District Office ATTN Facilities Manager Brian Hyden Unit 5166

APO AP 96368-5166

G. Warranty: Manufacturers standard warranty documents.

5.1.5 Quality Assurance

A. Seating Layout: Comply with current NFPA 102 Standard for Assembly seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, and specifically with Folding and Telescopic Seating, except where additional requirements are indicated or imposed by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Welding Standards & Qualification: Comply with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel and AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer who has a minimum of 20 years of experience manufacturing telescoping gym seats.

D. Installer Qualifications: Engage experienced Installer who has specialized in installation of telescoping gym seat types similar to types required for this project and who carries an official Certification Card issued by telescoping gym seat manufacturer.

5.1.6 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

A. Deliver Telescopic gym seats in manufacturers packaging clearly labeled with manufacturers name and content. All components shall be packaged in a manner to prevent damage during shipping. Protective wrappings shall be furnished where appropriate. Small parts such as hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws) will be bagged, marked and boxed.

B. The telescopic gym seating system shall be shipped in knocked down form with all components blocked and braced in a standard container suitable for overseas shipment.

C. Ensure that these bleachers are packaged separately from any other order. The contractor shall be responsible for all coordination, shipment and delivery of the bleacher system to the job site.

5.1.7 Project Conditions

A. Field Measurements: Coordinate actual dimensions of construction affecting telescoping bleachers installation by accurate field measurements before fabrication. Show recorded measurements on final shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements and fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delay of Work.

5.1.8 Warranty

A. Manufacturer's Product Warranty: Submit manufacturer's standard warranty for telescoping bleachers.

1. Parts and Materials Warranty Period: Manufacturers standard warranty from Date of Acceptance.

2. Installation Warranty Period: 1 year from Date of Acceptance.

5.2 Products

5.2.1 Gym Seat Details (Government will identify requirements)

A. Manufacturer: (To be determined)

1. Address:

2. Telephone:

3. Product:

a. Model: (to be determined) Telescopic Gym Seats, adjustable row spacing in two inch increments from 22 inches [559 mm] to 26 inches [660 mm].

b. Aisle Type: front steps, intermediate aisle steps.

c. Seat Type:

d. Rail Type: Self-storing end rail, store-in-place aisle hand rails.

1.) Rail color finish: Standard black

e. Operation: Manual or electrical power (as required)

1) Electrical Power System: Integral power with pendant control, limit switches.

4. Product Description/Criteria:

a. Bank Length:

b. Aisle Widths:

c. Number of Tiers:

d. Row Spacing(s):

e. Row Rise:

f. Open Dimension:

g. Closed Dimension:

h. Overall Unit Height:

i. Net Capacity:

5. Miscellaneous Product Accessories: seat number’s, row letters, scorer’s table, rear filler and end panels as required.

6. Handicap Seating Provisions: Provide first tier modular recoverable flexible use front rows, per requirements of (ADA) Americans with Disability Act located as indicated.

7. Special Seating Graphics: Provide contrasting or matching seat top or seat base colors to create graphic pattern as indicated or required.

5.2.2 Materials

A. Lumber: ANSI/Voluntary Product 20, B & B Southern Pine

B. Plywood: ANSI/Voluntary Product PS1, APA A-C Exterior Grade.

C. Structural Steel Shapes, Plates and Bars: ASTM A 36.

D. Uncoated Steel Strip (Non-Structural Components): ASTM A569, Commercial Quality, Hot- Rolled Strip.

E. Uncoated Steel Strip (Structural Components): ASTM A570 Grade 33, 40, 45, or 50, Structural Quality, Hot-Rolled Strip.

F. Uncoated Steel Strip (Structural Components): ASTM A607 Grade 45 or 50, High-Strength, Low Alloy, Hot-Rolled Strip.

G. Galvanized Steel Strip: ASTM A653 Grade 40, zinc coated by the hot-dip process, structural quality.

H. Structural Tubing: ASTM A500 Grade B, cold-formed.

I. Polyethylene Plastic: ASTM D 1248, Type III, Class B; molded, color-pigmented, textured, impact-resistant, structural formulation; in color indicated or, if not otherwise indicated, as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors.

J. Fasteners: Vibration-proof, of size and material standard with manufacturer.

5.2.3 Understructure Fabrication

A. Frame System:

1. Wheels: Not less than 5" [127mm] diameter by 1 1/4" [32mm] with non-marring soft rubber face to protect wood and synthetic floor surfaces, with molded-in sintered iron oil-impregnated bushings to fit 3/8" [10mm] diameter axles secured with E-type snap rings.

2. Lower Track: Continuous Positive Intergliding System interlocks each adjacent CPI unit using an integral, continuous, anti-drift feature and through-bolted guide at front to prevent separation and misalignment. CPI units at end sections of powered banks and manual sections shall contain a low profile positive locking system to lock each row in open position and allow unlocking automatically. Provide adjustable stops to allow field adjustment of row spacings.

3. Slant Columns: High tensile steel, tubular shape.

4 Sway Bracing: High tensile steel members through-bolted to columns.

5. Deck Stabilizer: High tensile steel member through-bolted to nose and riser at three locations per section. Interlocks with adjacent stabilizer on upper tier using low-friction nylon roller to prevent separation and misalignment. Incorporates multiple stops to allow field adjustment of row spacings.

6. Deck Support: Securely captures front and rear edge of decking at rear edge of nose beam and lower edge of riser beam for entire length of section.

B. Deck System:

1. Section Lengths: Each bank shall contain sections not to exceed 25’-6” [7772mm] in length with a minimum of two supporting frames per row, each section.

2. Nose beam and Rear Riser beam: Nose beam shall be continuously roll-formed closed tubular shape of ASTM A653 grade 40, Riser beam shall be continuously roll-formed of ASTM A653 grade 40. Nose and Riser beam shall be designed with no steel edges exposed to spectator after product assembly.

3. Attachment: Through-bolted fore/aft to deck stabilizers, and frame cantilevers.

4. Decking: 5/8" [16mm], AC grade clear-top-coated tongue and groove Southern Yellow Pine; or BC grade polyethylene-top-coated tongue and groove Douglas Fir plywood; both of interior type with exterior glue, 5-ply, all plies with plugged crossbands, produced in accordance with National Bureau of Standards PS-1-97. Plywood shall be cut and installed with top, center and bottom ply grain-oriented from front of deck to rear of deck (nose beam to riser beam). Adjacent pieces shall be locked together with tongue and groove joint from front to rear of deck. Longest unsupported span: shall be no more than 21 ½” [546mm];

5. Deck End Overhang: Not to exceed frame support by more than 5'-7" [1702mm].

5.2.4 Seating Fabrication (Government will identify seat type required)

A. Plastic Seat System:

1. Seat Modules: 18" [457] long assembled, gas assisted injection-molded, high density, 100% recyclable HDPE (high density polyethylene) modules in monochromatic colors providing, dual textured scuff resistant 10" [254] or 12” [305] wide seat surface with ½” [13] minimum interlock on seat and face. Unit structural tested to 600 lbs occupant load.

2. Integrally molded end caps at aisle end locations for clean finished appearance.

3. Optional: Custom color graphic logo design application for end cap insert.

4. Integrally molded recess pockets to accept seat number and row letters.

5. Integrally molded rear closure panel at back of seat to allow for “continuous clean sweep” of debris at deck level and minimized visibility of structural ribbing.

6. Seat Attachment: Each plastic seat module shall be securely anchored by a 12 ga steel clamp bracket that provides a steel-to-steel, through bolted attachment to the front nose beam of the bleacher. Attachment eliminates fore / aft movement of the seat module on the nose beam.

7. Bold contoured design lines for maximum architectural appeal and application with modern or traditional facility spaces.

B. Wood seat system:

1. Seats and Front Riser: 4/4” nominal thickness kiln dried, end finger joined only and/or solid Southern Pine Grade “B & B” in conformity with the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) Grading Rules. Mixed lumber species, edge glued strips, or plugs are unacceptable.

2. Seats: Bench seat posture pitched to the rear for spectator comfort. Seats and front risers shall have full-radiused comfort shaped edges.

3. Seat Supports: Seat supports shall be through-bolted to seats, front risers, and noses and shall be provided in sufficient number to limit unsupported length of bench seat to 3’-0” [914mm].

5.2.5 Shop Finishes

A. Understructure: For rust resistance, steel understructure shall be finished on all surfaces with black "Dura-Coat” enamel. Understructure finish shall contain a silicone additive to improve scratch resistance of finish.

B. Wear Surfaces: Surface subject to normal wear by spectators shall have a finish that does not wear to show different color underneath:

1. Steel nosing and rear risers shall be pre-galvanized with a minimum spangle of G-60 zinc plating.

2. Decking shall have use-surfaces to receive both a sealer coat and wear-resistant high gloss clear urethane finish. Optional decking to have 0.030” laminated polyethylene wear surface.

3. Wood seats and fascia shall be triple sanded and receive a sealer coat for use with surfaces to receive a high gloss clear urethane finish.

C. Railings: Steel railings shall be finished with powder-coated semi - gloss black

6.2.6 Fastenings

A. Welds: Performed by welders certified by AWS standards for the process employed.

B. Structural Connections: Secured by structural bolts with prevailing torque lock nuts, free-spinning nuts in combination with lock washers, or riv-nuts in combination with lock washers.

5.2.7 Electrical Operation (as required)

A. Integral Power: Furnish and install a powered frame for each bank, an integral automatic electro-mechanical powered frame propulsion system, to open and close telescopic seating.

Integral Power and Control System shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) approved and listed.

1. Operation shall be with a removable pendant control unit which plugs into seating bank for operator management of stop, start, forward, and reverse control of the power operation.

2. Each Powered Frame unit shall consist of output shaft gear reducer with 6" [152 mm] diameter x 4" [102 mm] wide wheels covered with non-marring 1/2" [13 mm] thick composite rubber. Reducers shall be fitted with 3 phase induction motors which will provide an average operating speed of (46/25) f.p.m [.23/ .12 M/s].

3 Operating Loads: Each Powered Frame provides (220 / 550) lbs pull force [978 / 2446 N] which equals approximately (28 / 35) psi [.192 / .241 N/mm2] lateral force on the floor.

4. Limit Switches: Furnish and install both open and closed limit switches for the integral power system. The limit switches will automatically stop integral power operation when seating has reached the fully extended or closed position.

A. Power operation shall utilize a combination of contactors and limit switches to insure the wiring is not energized except during operation. Straight wired electric system is not allowed.

5. Motion Monitor: Provide flashing light with self-contained warning horn rated at 85 db at 10’ mounted under telescopic seating for audio and visual warning during integral power operation.

6. Electrical: Seating Manufacturer shall provide all wiring within seating bank including pendant control.

a. The contractor shall verify existing power sources to ensure full compatibility with manufacturer’s recommended electrical motor. Motors, housing, and wiring shall be installed and grounded in complete accord with the National Electrical Code.

b. The contractor shall provide required power source with no greater than 4% voltage drop at the seatings’ junction box. The electrical contractor shall perform all required wiring and connections to include providing power from the buildings electrical panel to the bleacher power junction box as required.

5.2.8 Accessories (as required)

A. Hand Retractable Front Rows (HRFR): Provide first row modular recoverable seating units to be utilized by persons in wheelchairs and able-bodied persons. Each HRFR unit shall have an unlock handle for easy deployment if wheelchair or team seating access is needed. Unlock handle shall lock the bleacher seats into position when fully opened.

1. Provide a black full-surround steel skirting with no more than ¾” floor clearance for safety and improved aesthetics.

2. Provide a black injection molded end cap for the nose beam for safety and improved aesthetics.

3. Provide a mechanical positive lock when the HRFR system is in the open and used position.

4. HRFR units are designed to achieve multi-use front row seating to accommodate team seating, ADA requirements and facility specific requirements. HRFR units shall be available in modular units from 2 to 7 seats wide as well as full section widths.

B. Front Aisle Steps: Provide at each vertical aisle location front aisle step. Front steps shall engage with front row to prevent accidental separation or movement. Steps shall be fitted with four non-skid rubber feet each 1/2" [13 mm] in diameter. Blow molded end caps shall have full radius on all four edges. Quantity and location as indicated.

C. Non-Slip Tread: Provide at front edge of each aisle location an adhesive-backed abrasive non-slip tread surface.

D. Intermediate Aisle Steps: Intermediate aisle steps shall be of boxed fully enclosed type construction. Blow molded end caps shall have full radius on all four edges. Step shall have adhesive-backed abrasive non-slip tread surface. Quantity and location as indicated shall be indicated on drawings.

E. Intermediate Aisle Handrails: Provide single pedestal mount handrails 34” [864 mm] high with terminating mid rail. Handrails shall be attached to the socket and shall lift and rotate 90° for easy storage in socket. Aisle handrails that are detached from the socket for storage are unacceptable.

F. Self Storing End Rails: Provide steel self-storing 42" [1066 mm] high above seat, end rail with tubular supports and intermediate members designed with 4" [102 mm] sphere passage requirements.

G. Top row ball deflector curtain: Include on gym seat units six (6) rows or more of single stack configuration, top row footwell closure curtain, secured with Velcro to prevent lodging of basketballs and foreign objects.

H. End Closure Curtains: Provide closure curtains fabricated of vinyl-coated 14oz Polyester fabric on open ends of telescopic seating. Curtains to be permanently attached to wall or rear closure panel and secured to individual rows of seating. Curtain to open with seating unit into taught secure configuration and fold automatically as seating unit closes.

I. Poly Deck: Decking panel to be a 0.030” [1] thick high-density polyethylene overlay panel fabricated with a skid-resistant textured top surface permanently bonded to a Western Fir plywood substrate meeting the requirements of NBS PS-1-97. Panel thickness shall be 5/8” [16] with tongue and grooved edge joints and top polyethylene surface of textured gray color.

J. End Panels: Provide closure end panels for closed stack position at each exposed bank end.

End panels shall be constructed of 5/8” [16mm] southern pine plywood.

5.3 Execution

5.3.1 Examination

A. Verification of Conditions: Verify area to receive telescoping gym seats are free of impediments interfering with installation and condition of installation substrates are acceptable to receive telescoping gym seats in accordance with telescoping gym seats manufacturer's recommendations. Do not commence installation until conditions are satisfactory.

5.3.2 Installation

A. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Comply with telescoping gym seats manufacturer's recommendations for product installation requirements.

B. General: Manufacturer’s Certified Representative shall be present on site to supervise installation of the system and to certify installation was in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and final shop drawings. The contractor shall be responsible for airfare, ground transportation to and from the job site, lodging, meals, and any other travel-related expenses as required.