Library Specs.docx

This specification document pertains to blessing box (community library) units for the Centura Health District (CVHD) in Virginia. The project involves the procurement and distribution of eco-friendly community blessing boxes across five counties in the Central Virginia region: Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, and Lynchburg, with five units allocated to each county for a total of 25 units. Each blessing box is constructed from recycled eco-friendly plastic lumber composite materials and features dimensions of 11.25 inches deep by 18.25 inches wide by 14.25 inches tall at the front, sloping to 11 inches at the back, with an external footprint of 14.5 inches deep by 20.25 inches wide by 16.75 inches tall at front and 13.25 inches at the back. The units weigh 35 pounds each and include UV and harsh weather resistance properties.

Each blessing box unit comes equipped with a black rooftop and mounting system consisting of a 4-inch by 4-inch mounting post that is cut into two pieces, a 12.75-inch wide by 5-inch tall post topper, and six 2.5-inch by 1/4-inch lag screws for secure attachment. The specification document references supporting example pictures (image1.png and image2.png) to illustrate the design and installation details, providing bidders with visual reference materials for the proposed blessing box configuration and assembly requirements.