MEMA Specification_WIP_9202020~1.doc

Bid for Franklin Warehouse Rack System – BD-21-1013-RFS00-FACHQ-55906

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The Massachusetts Emergency management Agency is seeking quotes under OFf38 High Desity Contract for the following rack system.

PART 1 - GENERAL Procurement

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

Rolled Beam Pallet Rack Sections, Four Post Metal Shelving with Security Doors and Turnkey Installation of all new Product B. Related Work, Not Furnished: Clearance/Accessibility Verification.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards:

Applicable standards for fasteners used for assembly.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards:

Applicable standards for steel sheet materials used for fabrication.

C. American Institute Of Steel Construction (AISC) Standards:

Applicable standards for steel materials used for fabrication.

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Scope: MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS REQUESTING BIDS TO DESIGN, PROCURE, AND INSTALL THE SPECIFICED STORAGE EQUIPMENT AT THE NEW MEMA WAREHOUSE FACILITY LOCATED AT 20 FORGE ROAD, FRANKLIN MASSACHUSETTS 02038. MEMA WILL SELECT ONE SUPPLIER TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR THE PROJECT AS OUTLINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BIDDERS TO CURRENTLY BE ON MA STATE CONTRACT OFF38.

B. Product Description, Pallet Racking: The Pallet racking consists of Rolled Formed Beams and Double Teardrop 3”x3” Welded Upright Frames. Beams levels are adjustable on 2” vertical increments, and accommodate Waterfall design Wire Decking. These sections are primarily configured to store heavy, bulky items which represents the majority of the media.

C. Product Description, Four Post Shelving: The Boltless Four Post (or ‘L&T’) Shelving consists of welded uprights, with boltless steel shelf supports. Shelving is adjustable on 1-1/2” vertical increments and can accommodate a variety of accessories to help better organize smaller media. The Four Post shelving sections will be installed directly on castors underneath 10 designated pallet rack sections to provide picking stations for smaller media items. Please refer to drawings for specific picking locations.

D. Finishes:

Fabricated Metal Components and Assemblies: All components to be painted with an electrostatically applied Powder Coat paint. Traditional painted finishes are not acceptable.

Sizes can be described in paragraph below or in a SCHEDULE attached as the last page of the section.

E. Sizes:

PALLET RACK

Upright/Frame Height: 20’

Upright/Frame Depth: 48”

Upright/Fame Tubes: 3” x 3”

Teardrop Beam Width: 96” Clear Wire Decking Size: 46”W x 48”D (2 Pieces per level)

FOUR POST SHELVING

Upright/Frame Height: 76.25”H

Upright/Frame Depth: 12” and 20”D Solid Steel Shelf Width: 36” and 24” Clear

Castor Base: 3-5” High

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: Provide anchoring for all sections so that units are in compliance with local seismic zone.

B. Provide Stamped Drawings by a Licensed Engineer certifying compliance to all building and fire codes, including compliance with local seismic zone.

C. All Pallet Rack and Four Post Shelving sections to meet or exceed the Uniform Weight Load requirements in the ‘PRODUCTS’ Sections of this document.

1.5 SUBMITTALS – VEndor will submit

A. Cost Proposal: detailing the costs associated with this RFQ, all cost must be in accordance with OFF38 contracted pricing, must include all costs associated with this bid.

B. Written Poposal: detailing project and timeline for the completion of this project

C. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product literature and installation instructions for both Pallet Rack and Four Post Sections. Include data substantiating that products to be furnished comply with requirements of the product specifications

D. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication, assembly, and installation details including descriptions of procedures and diagrams. Show complete extent of installation layout including clearances, spacings, and relation to adjacent construction in plan, elevation, and sections.

Provide layout, dimensions, and identification of each unit corresponding to sequence of installation and erection procedures. Specifically include the following:

- Location, position and configuration of Pallet/Shelving Sections on all floors.

- Details of shelving, indicating method and configuration of position under pallet rack sections.

- Provide location and details of anchorage devices to be fastened to Pallet Base Plates E. Provide installation schedule and complete erection procedures to ensure proper installation.

F. Selection Samples: For initial selection of colors and textures, submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of actual product pieces, showing full range of colors and textures available.

G. Warranty: Submit a written warranty, executed by Contractor, Installer, and Manufacturer, agreeing to repair or replace units which fail in materials or workmanship within the specified warranty period. This warranty shall be in addition to and not a limitation of other rights the Owner may have against the Contractor under Contract Documents.

1. Submit documentation outlining the manufacturer’s servicing Area Contractor/ Dealer/ Distributor’s long-term commitment to the area, confirming that Area Contractor/ Dealer/ Distributor has the business plan, and financial strength to continue to service the high density storage system installation over its service life.

2. The entire Pallet Rack and Four Post shelving installation will be warranted against defects in material for a period of 5 years minimum and labor for 5 years minimum from date of acceptance by the Owner.

3. Lifetime warranty on all four post structural beam members of system.

4. Minimum of one preventative maintenance inspection per year during labor warranty H. Include data substantiating that products to be furnished comply with requirements of the contract documents.

I. Maintenance Data: Provide in form suitable for inclusion in maintenance manuals for Pallet Rack and Four-post shelving. Data shall include operating and maintenance instructions, parts inventory listing, purchase source listing, emergency instructions, and similar information.

Submit manufacturer's instructions for proper maintenance materials and procedures.

Submit manufacturer's printed instructions for maintenance of installed work, including methods and frequency recommended for maintaining optimum condition under anticipated use conditions. Include precautions against using materials and methods, which may be detrimental to finishes and performance.

J. Reference List: Provide a list of recently installed Pallet Rack and Four Post shelving to be visited by owner, architect, and contractor. Intent of list is to aid in verifying the suitability of manufacturer's products and comparison with materials and product specified in this section.

K. Provide written verification that bidder is currently on OFF38 MA STATE CONTRACT.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All product and components to be manufactured in the United States.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage an experienced manufacturer who is ISO 9001 certified for the design, production, installation and service of four-post shelving. Furnish certification attesting ISO 9001 quality system registration.

C. Manufacturer must have a dedicated Area Contractor/ Dealer/ Distributor actively servicing the New England region, with a proven track record of installing and servicing the manufacturers’ Shelving Systems. Area Contractor/ Dealer/ Distributor should employ full-time factory trained and certified service technicians, and maintain an inventory of service parts.

D. Chosen vendor to currently have products on Massachusetts State Contract #OFF38 E. Guaranteed maximum response time to service call of 24 hours required, and must be part of submittal. Qualification must include resume of certified installation supervisor. In addition, installing contractor must have a minimum of three certified installers with a home base within 2 hour travel time of the project site.

F. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who is a manufacturer's authorized representative for the specified products for installing Pallet Racking and Four-Post Shelving.

Minimum Qualifications: 10-year’s experience installing Pallet Rack and Four Post shelving of comparable size and complexity to specified project requirements.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for delivery, storage and handling requirements.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify quantities of Pallet Rack Sections and Four Post shelving units before fabrication. Indicate verified measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication and delivery to ensure no delay in progress of the Work.

B. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying the Work, establish dimensions and proceed with fabricating four-post shelving units without field measurements. Coordinate construction to ensure actual dimensions correspond to established dimensions.

Sequencing and Scheduling paragraph can be omitted unless project conditions dictate that and incremental installation sequence is warranted or necessary.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Sequence Pallet Rack and Four-Post Sections shelving to minimize possibility of damage and soiling during remainder of construction period.

B. Schedule installation of specified four-post shelving after finishing operations; including painting have been completed.

C. Provide components, which must be built in at a time, which causes no delays general progress of the Work.

D. Pre-installation Conference: Schedule and conduct conference on project site to review methods and procedures for installing Pallet Rack and Four Post Shelving units including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Review project conditions and levelness of flooring and other preparatory work performed under other contracts.

2. Review and verify structural loading limitations.

3. Review shop drawings and field dimensions

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PALLET RACK

A. PALLET RACK BASIS OF DESIGN: Roll Formed Welded Pallet Rack Sections manufactured by RiduRak. Provide only products complying with all specifications and requirements. All specifications are mandatory, and are developed based on specific site conditions and end user requirements. To ensure aesthetic continuity, only engage with manufacturers capable of fabricating all components necessary to assemble completed storage system/layout.

2.2 BASIC MATERIALS

A. General: Provide materials and quality of workmanship, which meets or exceeds established industry standards for products specified.

2.3 MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS – Pallet Rack

A. Design:

1. Double tear drop Pallet Rack Sections consisting of welded frames, cross beams, wire decking, and welded base plates. Designed to be assembled without fasteners or clips. Front and back base plates shall be flush with outside faces of posts. Design shall permit individual shelf adjustment and/or removal anywhere along the entire height of uprights on 2” vertical increments without fasteners. The teardrop beam to column connection is designed to be compatible with other widely available teardrop systems.

B. Materials and Workmanship:

1. All units shall be free of burrs, sharp edges and projecting hardware with smooth, non-abrasive surfaces and edges.

2. After fabrication, components shall exhibit no dents, “oil canning”, buckling or other surface irregularities.

C. Uprights/Frames:

1. Roll Formed from steel roll to a hollow 3x3 ‘box’ shape. All starter and intermediate uprights to be the same construction. Uprights shall have double tear drop holes on outer upright face for the full length of the component, and also have square holes running up sides of vertical upright. Uprights to have full fillet welded base plates with offset anchoring, solid steel corners, and heavy duty diagonal, welded cross bracing. (Bolted uprights are unacceptable)

D. Cross Beams:

1. Roll Formed Beams capable of supporting 5000# uniform weight per level. Beams to be designed with automatic lock for increased safety as well as positive beam to column engagement. Beams to have 1-5/8” Step, and have a max vertical profile of 5”H E. Wire Decking:

1. Waterfall Style Wire Decking. (2) Pieces per beam level (46”W x 48”D). Capacity 2700# Uniform Load with 4 Support Channels. Designed for Rolled Beams with 1-5/8” Step, and made from 6 Ga Wire forming 2.5” x 4” Holes. Finish to be Gray powder coated (bare metal finishes are unacceptable) F. Shims and Anchors:

1. Provide proper amount of shims and anchors to accommodate local seismic zone codes.

G. Nominal Dimensions:

1. Standard section dimensions: 96 inches high x 48 inch depth sections used to meet project requirements.

2. Shelf Edge Vertical Profile: Approx. 5 inch.

3. Vertical Adjustment Increment: 2 inches

4. Width of all Uprights: 3 inches

5. Clearance Between Uprights: Nominal shelf width: (i.e 96” Clear)

6. Levelness of Completed Shelf Units: Maximum 1/8 inch between bottom shelf and canopy top, measured along the edge of any upright in any direction.

7. Number of Vertical Shelf Spaces: [3] Beam Levels with Wire Decking. Pallets will not be sitting on floor. [2] Beam Levels in 10 Designated Picking Locations.

8. Vertical Shelf-To-Shelf Spacing: 74” As indicated on the drawings

H. Load Carrying Capabilities:

1. Provide Pallet Rack Sections capable of supporting 5000# (uniform) pounds per level. Shelves shall exhibit no permanent deflection under fully loaded conditions.

I. Accessories:

1. Label Holder / Tags – Provide Hanging Plastic 3x5 Hanging Tags, that fasten to the wire decking. (1) Per shelf openings.

2. [16] Load Capacity Plaques/Stickers to be affixed to the end of each column. Plaques to show elevations, and capacity per section/opening.

3. [33] Column Guards

2.4 FINISHES

A. Colors: Selected from manufacturer’s standard available colors: Green Upright Frames, with Safety Orange Cross Beams.

B. Finish: Provide factory applied electrostatic powder coat paint. Traditionally painted surfaces not acceptable.

2.5 MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS four post shelving

A. FOUR POST SHELVING BASIS OF DESIGN: Welded Steel Shelving Sections on castor bases manufactured by Spacesaver Corporation. Provide only products complying with all specifications and requirements. All specifications are mandatory, and are developed based on specific site conditions and end user requirements. To ensure aesthetic continuity, only engage with manufacturers capable of fabricating all components necessary to assemble completed storage system/layout. Shelving systems that require bolts for construction are not acceptable/

2.6 BASIC MATERIALS

A. General: Provide materials and quality of workmanship, which meets or exceeds established industry standards for products specified. Use furniture grade sheet metal, wood panels, plastic laminate and fasteners for component fabrication unless indicated otherwise. Material thicknesses/gauges are manufacturer’s option unless indicated otherwise.

2.7 MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS

A. Design:

1. Wedge-lock type consisting of uprights, shelves, and shelf supports, designed to be assembled without fasteners or clips. Shelves shall not have any holes on exposed surfaces. Front and back flanges shall be flush with outside faces of posts. Design shall permit individual shelf adjustment and/or removal anywhere along the entire height of uprights. Units to be mounted on integrated castor base to allow for reconfiguration, and cleaning. Bolted shelving systems are not acceptable.

B. Materials and Workmanship:

1. Fabricate units from Class 1, cold-rolled steel sheet with all bends sharp and true and no exposed “knife” edges.

a. All units shall be free of burrs, sharp edges and projecting hardware with smooth, non-abrasive surfaces and edges.

b. After fabrication, shelving shall exhibit no dents, “oil canning”, buckling or other surface irregularities.

C. Uprights:

1. Formed from steel sheet to a hollow “tee” shape for intermediate supports and formed angles for end supports. Uprights shall have keyhole slots on inner wall only. Provide with sheet steel panels full height and depth of end uprights. Provide intermediate “tee” uprights between adjacent units. ‘Closed’ uprights required, ‘Open’ uprights are unacceptable.

D. Shelves:

1. Form from sheet steel with flanges on all sides and return hem on front and back flanges. Ends shall be formed to clear inside of upright offset panels. Shelves shall be independently adjustable. Provide all shelves with slots for file dividers.

E. Canopy Tops:

1. Same construction as shelf units.

F. Shelf Supports:

1. Form from heavy gauge steel sheet with four solid steel shoulder rivets, two per ear, that interlock with inner wall of uprights.

G. Nominal Shelf Dimensions:

1. 24/36” wide x 80”H x 12/20”D sections used to meet project requirements.

2. Shelf Edge Vertical Profile: 3/4 inch maximum.

3. Vertical Adjustment Increment: 1-1/2 inches.

4. Width Of Intermediate Uprights: 2 inches.

5. Clearance Between Uprights: Nominal shelf section width minus 2 inches.

6. Levelness of Completed Shelf Units: Maximum 1/8 inch (3.2MM) between bottom shelf and canopy top, measured along the edge of any upright in any direction.

7. Number of Vertical Shelf Spaces: As indicated on the drawings 6.

8. Vertical Shelf-To-Shelf Spacing: As indicated on the drawings 11.25” Clear.

H. Load Carrying Capabilities:

1. Provide shelf units capable of supporting 40 pounds per lineal foot (18kg/305MM) with maximum deflection of L/140. Shelves shall exhibit no permanent deflection under fully loaded conditions.

I. Accessories:

1. Full Height Steel Backs: All Units

2. Integrated Castor Bases: All Units

3. Lockable, Full Height Steel Security (Double) Doors. Double Wall Steel Construction required. Project requires a total of (8) doors, 4 @ 24”W & 4 @ 36”W x 76.25”H

2.8 FABRICATION

A. General: Coordinate fabrication and delivery to ensure no delay in progress of the Work.

2.9 FINISHES

A. Colors: Selected from manufacturer’s standard available colors.

B. Paint Finish: Provide factory applied electrostatic powder coat paint. Meet or exceed specifications of the American Library Association.

Describe optional (additional cost) finish options below, or delete paragraph.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine shelving units scheduled to receive accessories [with Installer present] for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of specified accessory items.

B. Verify that intended installation locations of sorter unit units will not interfere with or block established required exit paths or similar means of egress once units are installed.

C. Proceed with accessory installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Follow manufacturer’s written instructions for installation of each type of accessory item specified.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Verify accessory unit alignment and plumb after installation. Correct if required following manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Remove components that are chipped, scratched, or otherwise damaged and which do not match adjoining work. Replace with new matching units, installed as specified and in manner to eliminate evidence of replacement.

3.4 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust all accessories to provide smoothly operating, visually acceptable installation.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Immediately upon completion of installation, clean components and surfaces. Remove surplus materials, rubbish and debris resulting from installation upon completion of work and leave areas of installation in neat, clean condition.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION/TRAINING

A. Schedule and conduct demonstration of installed accessory items and features with Owner's personnel.

B. Schedule and conduct maintenance training with Owner's maintenance personnel. Training session should include lecture and demonstration of all maintenance and repair procedures that end user personnel would normally perform.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect system against damage during remainder of construction period. Advise Owner of additional protection needed to ensure that system will be without damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion.

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