Attachment_1_-_Technical_Specifications_Deveselu_Primary.pdf

EUCOM Humanitarian Assistance Program

RENOVATION OF DEVESELU

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Olt County, Romania

ID-22039

July 2013

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1. TAXATION

This construction/renovation contract is exempt from VAT. The contractor is required to coordinate with the US Embassy and with competent Romanian authorities in order to obtain the VAT TAX EXEMPTION that applies to this contract. Contractor is required to make all necessary coordination and to allow for time for approval of the VAT Tax Exception.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1. Basic of Design

The work includes the complete renovation of the Primary School of Deveselu, as described and structured in these Performance Technical Specifications (PTS).

The intent of this PTS is to perform the necessary repairs, alterations, modifications and improvements to the existing facility in order to convert the existing building into a modern educational facility.

2.2. Legal and Technical Requirements

The project execution is based on the following principles:

- Strict compliance with American Contracting Regulations, including the requirements of the Department of Defense, the US Navy and Naval Facilities Engineering Command

(NAVFAC).

- Strict compliance with Romanian Technical, Legal and Administrative requirements, which are applicable for a renovation project, as described in this PTS.

- Compliance with the most stringent of US and Romanian safety regulations.

2.3. Construction Permit or Authorization

The contractor shall obtain formal written authorization from the competent Romanian authority to perform the works included in the scope of work of this project.

The contractor is required, as part of this contract, to prepare all documentation, designs, reports, information, drawings, and everything that may be necessary as required by Romanian regulations, in order to obtain this Permit or Authorization.

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Picture#02: Location of project site

Picture#01: Location of Deveselu District

2.4. Location of project

The project is located in Deveselu, within Olt County.

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Design and build (but not limited to) :

- Exterior repairs and improvements

- Repairs and improvements to the ground floor

(paragraphs 3)

Design and build (but not limited to) :

Interior repairs to second floor

(Paragraph 4)

BASE-BID OPTION-1 OPTION-2 OPTION-3

(but not limited to) :

Exterior fence section

(Paragraph 5)

(but not limited to) :

Replacement of all interior and exterior doors

(Paragraph 6)

2.5. Existing Conditions

To show existing conditions, several pictures are included in this PTS. These pictures were taken in November 2011 and in March and June 2013. The pictures do not guarantee the existing conditions of the building at the time to prepare the bid for the contract, and they are only a tool to describe the responsibilities of the contractor. The contractor is responsible to visit the sites in order to measure and quantify the required work, as well as to verify the existing conditions, prior to the submission of their proposal.

IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO VISIT THE JOB SITES IN ORDER TO

MEASURE AND TO QUANTIFY THE WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT AND TO VERIFY REAL

FIELD CONDITIONS. THIS PROJECT DOES NOT INCLUDE MEASUREMENTS OF QUANTITIES.

2.6. Structure of the Contract

The contract includes the complete renovation of the Primary School as detailed herein. The work is divided into Base-Bid, Option-1, Option-2 and Option-3. The Base-Bid is the minimum part of the project that will be awarded to a construction firm. The Option-1, -2, and -3 will be awarded (or not) depending upon availability of funds, as well as other factors. The contractor shall provide a separate price for the Base-Bid and for the 3 contract options, as required by the solicitation documents.

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THIS IS A DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT

Picture#03: Aerial view of the Primary School in Deveselu

3. Detailed Description of the Scope of Work (Base-Bid)

This is a design-build contract. This means that this PTS describes the scope of work and the required finished work. The contractor shall prepare all design documents necessary as per Romanian regulations and obtain the necessary approvals by the Contracting Officer and by the competent Romanian authorities before they can start work.

The Base-Bid is the minimum part of the contract that will be awarded to the selected construction company.

The scope of work of the Base-Bid includes, but it is not limited to the following elements:

- New Roof

- New thermal façade

- New entrance

- New sidewalks around the building

- Complete renovation of the ground floor

- New commemorative plaque

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3.1. Design and Construction of a New Roof

The existing roof sheets are made of metal sheets. No asbestos containing materials are expected to be found. If during the removal of the existing roof any asbestos containing material is found, or any material that could potentially contain asbestos, the contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer. The removal of any material potentially containing asbestos is not included in this contract. If any material which could potential contain asbestos is found, it will be handled and removed by the local authorities. However, it is included in this contract the potential coordination that may be necessary with the local authorities for this removal.

The Base-Bid of the contract includes the design and construction for the complete replacement of the roof, including its structure, gutters, downspouts and tiles. The new roofing system shall include the following elements:

- A. Preformed metal sheets.

- B. Asphalt sheet, to be used as vapor barrier, and to be installed as recommended by the manufacturer.

- C. Solid support for asphalt sheet. Material, sizes and thickness to be designed by the architect hired by the contractor.

- D. Thermal insulation. Minimum 15 centimeters thickness. Material to be selected by the architect hired by the contractor. Installation of the thermal insulation on the floor is not authorized.

- E. New treated wood secondary structure. Size, location and quantity to be designed by the architect hired by the contractor.

- F. Solid Support for Thermal Insulation. Material and sizes to be designed by the architect hired by the contractor.

- G. New primary Structure.

Picture#04: Typical roofing system

A. Preformed metal sheets

B. Asphalt sheet

D. Thermal insulation (min15cm)

E. New Treated Secondary Structure

C. Solid support for asphalt sheet

F. Solid support for thermal insulation

G. New Primary Structure to be treated

A B C D E F G

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For this reason, the contractor shall:

- Perform a design for the new roof. This design shall be properly certified as required by Romanian regulations. The design shall analyze the existing building conditions to hold the structure of a new roof, the impact of removing the existing roof structure, the uplift forces and the required phasing of the work. Once the design is completed, the contractor shall provide a copy of the Construction Permit to be provided by the corresponding competent Romanian authority, stating that they have reviewed the design and they authorize its construction.

- The slope of the new roof shall be the minimum of 30 degrees (57.73% slope).

- Design and provide a minimum of 7 windows on the new roof as shown in picture ?????>

Provide for ventilation of the roof and for esthetics of the building, but provide with metal screens to avoid birds from getting inside the roof when windows are opened.

- Provide an eave (or roof overhang) of similar dimensions as the existing one.

- Remove existing roof structure, gutters and downspouts. Scaffolding and fall protection systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of this contract.

- Remove existing masonry stacks from old stoves to be removed as part of this contract.

- Construction of a new reinforced concrete ring around the perimeter of the facility, supported by the existing walls and building structure. This shall be designed and built by the construction contractor as required by Romanian regulations in order to maximize structural stability of the new roof structure.

- Provide new roof structure (wood or metal). Any wood to be used shall be treated against fire and termites.

- Provide new preformed metal roofing panels. Metal panels shall be galvanized steel with a minimum thickness of 0.53 mm, and coated with Polyester, High Build Polyester or Matt Polyester (HBP/PE/MPE). All panels to be formed at the manufacturing plant. 5-7 kilograms per m². Color and pattern to be selected by School Director and local competent authority. Pattern to resemble ceramic tiles.

- Provide vapor barrier under the new roof system.

- Provide new thermal insulation (minimum R-30) under the metal sheets (not on the floor), properly supported by solid cover, consisting of minimum 15 cm thick thermal insulation.

The thermal insulation system can be substituted by a “sandwich” type roof panel, with minimum insulation thickness of 8 cm.

- Provide snow stops.

- Install a lighting protection for the roof in strict compliance with applicable Romanian

Electric Code. Provide a new grounding system (<5Ω).

- Remove, restore and reinstall existing loudspeaker system. Remove and reinstall any additional existing instruments or equipment located in the roof and affected by the scope of work of this project.

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- Provide new gutters and downspouts. Use non ferrous material, of cooper, PVC or PVC coated aluminum. Provide around the perimeter of the roof.

- Provide electrical lighting. Due to the limited and restricted use of this area, incandescent lighting system is authorized. Switch to be located on the roof, within 20 centimeters of the roof hatch.

- Provide a 10 year written warranty against any water infiltration or evidence of humidity in the ceilings of the building. Warranty letter shall be provided from the contractor to the Director of the School with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

- Remove as necessary the stacks/chimneys to provide the appearance of a completely new roof. Provide openings for ventilation, but provide screens to avoid birds from getting inside the roof.

The contractor shall phase the work as recommended by the architect/designer, in order to minimize potential additional damages to the inside of the building as a result of the roof replacement. The contractor is responsible to protect the inside of the building during the performance of roof work, and to repair any damage that may have been caused by the result of their work.

The licensed architect responsible for the design of the roof shall among other responsibilities:

- Sign any portion of the invoice that involves payment for any roof work, including an statement indicating that the roof work was performed as required by his/her design.

- Provide a final certificate at the completion of roof works certifying that all works were executed and completed as required by his/her design and as required by Romanian Code.

- Payment over 80% for the roof shall not processed until a copy of the final certificate and a copy of the warranty letter are not provided to the Contracting Officer.

The new roofing system shall include the elements listed in the sketch below:

Picture#05: Existing roof seen from the West

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Picture#08: Definition of eave

Picture#09: Roof from the East of the school. The roof of the new bathrooms is not part of the contract.

Picture#10: Condition of inside of the roof (all to be removed). Provide reinforced concrete ring in the perimeter of the building.

Picture#11: Existing conditions inside the roof.

Picture#12: Existing conditions inside the roof. The masonry stacks are to be removed as part of the stove

Picture#07: Definition of eave

The roof of the mechanical room is not part of the contract

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Picture#14: Typical windows required for roof ventilation.

Typical snow stops.

Picture#15: Typical required finish of the inside of the roof (if metal support structure is selected). Thermal insulation to be covered and supported by solid cover.

Picture#16: Definition of roof eave.

Picture#17: Typical sandwich type panel that can substitute the roofing insulation system.

Picture#18: Typical roof thermal insulation support installation

Picture#13: Old alarm loudspeaker to be restored and reinstalled.

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3.2. Extension of the boiler stacks

The contract does not include any work in the mechanical room. The project does not include any repairs to the walls, windows, roof, or in the interior of the mechanical room, with the exception of the extension of the boiler stacks.

It was noted that the stacks are lower than the roof and that the fumes coming out of the stacks are corroding and damaging the roof. For this reason, before the roof is replaced, the contractor shall provide the necessary alterations and modifications to extend the stacks, so that the highest section of the stacks are at least 50 cm higher than the highest structure of the new roof.

The work shall include any necessary modifications and alterations to the existing structure of the stacks in order to provide an effective and safe system, including its complete replacement, if this is the technical solution selected by the architect/engineer hired by the contractor.

Picture#19: Extend the boiler stacks as shown in the red blocks.

Picture#20: Extend the boiler stacks

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Picture#22: Typical installation of thermal facade

Picture#21: Typical installation of thermal facade

3.3. Thermal Facade

Contractor shall provide a new thermal façade system in all exterior walls of the facility with the exception of the mechanical room and new bathroom facilities.

The new thermal façade system shall include, but shall not be limited to:

- Repair any façade imperfection, by removing loose pieces of plaster and providing leveling mortar as needed. Correct any exposed reinforcing steel by epoxy based product, specifically designed for that purpose. Remove masonry structures attached to the façade that are no longer used. Remove paint as necessary to maximize the adhesion of the thermal insulation panels.

- Provide rigid thermal insulation panels, minimum of 8 cm thickness, properly attached to the existing repaired façade, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Follow Romania Fire Code. Insulation around windows and doors shall be fire proof material.

- Protective plaster. The contractor shall apply over the rigid thermal insulation a protective plaster, designed to resist impact. Minimum of 1 cm thickness. Apply in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

- Cover the lowest 1.8 meters of exterior wall with masonry wall, plastered and painted in coordination with the finishes of the new thermal façade. This is to maximize the physical resistance of the wall.

- Paint with 3 coats of paint rated for exterior use and recommended by the manufacturer of the thermal façade system. Provide pattern and color as approved by competent local authorities.

- Thermal façade finishes: The contractor’s architect shall provide several designs for the exterior appearance of the façade. The design shall consist of a maximum of combination of 3 colors, including the color of the lowest thicker section of wall covered by the masonry wall.

- Final certificate: Once the thermal façade is complete, the contractor shall provide a copy of a certificate from the manufacturer certifying that the thermal façade has been properly installed in accordance with their recommendations. Payment for thermal façade shall not be authorized until the contractor provides such certificate.

The contractor shall be responsible to reroute, remove and reinstall any of the accessories that are currently anchored or supported by the existing façade which are to remain, including electrical poles, road signs, building sign, electrical conduits, security cameras, water pipes, telephone cables, gas pipes, and any other installation that may exist on the façade to be provided with new thermal insulation and new finishes.

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Picture#24: Explanation of façade protection system

Picture#25: Typical façade colors

Picture#26: Typical façade colors

Picture#23: Typical protection of lowest section of thermal façade system. Should be 1.8 meters in our project.

Picture#27: Typical installations on the facade

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3.4. Existing Exterior Windows

All windows of the building were recently replaced. This contract does not include the procurement of new windows. However this contract includes the required work to make all the windows in the building look as if recently installed by our contract. This includes all areas of the school building under this contract, which includes all areas except the boiler room and the new bathrooms.

It is estimated that the contractor will have to remove and reinstall the existing windows, in order to provide them with the proper required finishes.

The contractor shall provide proper PVC sills inside and aluminum (or other approved material) sills outside. The contractor shall provide proper seal around these windows, so that the “yellow” sealant foam is not exposed at any location.

The contractor may have to remove and reinstall the entire windows to accomplish the work required by this contract, to make them have the appearance of new windows in a new façade of a new building.

Picture#28: Typical condition of interior of existing windows

Picture#29: Typical condition of exterior of existing

Picture#30: Proper interior finish of an existing PVC window

Picture#31: Proper exterior window sill using PVC covered aluminum

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3.5. Existing Exterior Doors

Similarly to the exterior windows, all exterior doors were recently replaced. This contract does not include their replacement, but they shall be removed, modified as necessary, and reinstalled, in order to provide the appearance of new doors installed under this contract.

3.6. Concrete Sidewalks

Contractor shall design and build concrete sidewalks around the perimeter of the building. This includes around the main school building, the mechanical room and the newly built bathrooms.

The work shall include, but shall not be limited to:

- Removal of existing sidewalk and concrete curbs (where existing)

- Excavating existing material/soil to reach the required depth

- Compacting existing soil

- Providing 10 centimeters of crushed aggregate

- Providing reinforced concrete sidewalk of 1 meter width and 12 centimeters thickness, with 2% slope draining away from the building, provided with proper joints. Finished elevation to be 10 centimeters higher than surrounding grade elevation.

- Sealing between the new concrete and the building façade.

Picture#31-b: Typical internal sill required for all existing

Picture#31-a: Typical required external sill for all existing windows

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Picture#32: Typical tiles to be used for the new steps.

3.7. Main Entrance (floor, ramp, stairway and canopy)

Contractor shall design and build new entrances to the facility. At the main entrance this includes, but it is not limited to the following items of work:

- Removal of the concrete canopy (as part of the façade work)

- Removing the entrance steps and landing platform

- Removing all floor surfaces from the paved road to the entrance door

- Providing new entrance steps and landing platform covered with non slippery gres ceramic tiles, rated for exterior use and for stairways. The entrance steps shall be provided with 2 types of tiles for horizontal and vertical surfaces.

- Providing a new ramp connecting the school with the paved road with maximum slope of 8%.

- Providing a new metal structure canopy (similar to the one in the picture below)

The works include the repair by replacement of the entrance steps and its landing area with a new one of similar dimensions, including providing a new entrance ramp with maximum slope of 8%. In order to build this, the contractor shall hire the services of an architect in coordination with the rest of the works in this project.

The works shall include providing new steps and landing area covered by new non-slippery ceramic gres tiles. The tiles for the steps shall be specifically designed to be used in stairways.

Use different pattern for vertical and horizontal pieces. The use of regular floor tiles for the steps is not authorized. See pictures below for requirements of typical tiles designed to be used in stairways. The finished elevation of the landing platform shall be the same as the elevation of the entrance lobby so that there is no tripping hazard and it can be used by people on wheelchairs.

On the landing platform the contractor shall provide a metal grid for cleaning the shoes.

The ramp shall be provided with the necessary railings. Railings shall be made of stainless steel.

Picture#33: Typical tiles to be used for new steps.

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Picture#34: Typical Stainless steel railings

Picture#36: Entrance area to be renovated

Picture#38: Concrete canopy to be removed

Picture#35:Typical Stainless steel railings

Picture#37: Entrance area to be renovated

Picture#39: Typical required new metal canopy.

Potential color for the new façade.

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Picture#40: Concrete canopy to be removed and replaced with new tiled surface covered with canopy

3.8. Secondary Entrance (floor, stairway and canopy)

The school has two additional entrances, one between the new bathrooms which is not to be modified by this contract (except adjusting the new doors to the new façade as required by paragraph 3.5) and other connecting with the East patio or playground.

In this last entrance, the contractor shall remove the existing steps and landing platform, and in coordination with the new sidewalk to be provided around the building, they shall provide a new landing platform and steps, with the same requirements as the landing platform and steps in the main entrance.

The contractor shall provide a new metal canopy similar to the one at the main entrance but of much smaller dimensions (approximately 2 m²)

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3.9. Renovation of the Ground Floor

The project includes the complete renovation of the ground floor, as detailed herein. The work will include the necessary alterations, improvements, modifications, repairs and all works necessary to provide the ground floor of the school with modern and safe educational facilities. See Annex 3 with sketch of ground floor with approximate internal dimensions.

Pictures #41 and #42 include the original internal distribution as provided by the school, with significant differences in the internal measurements taken by NAVFAC PM, which can be found in Annex 3.

3.9.1. Layout

The layout of the ground floor shall be modified as detailed herein. In summary, the layout shall remain the same, with the following changes:

- New Director’s office: Remove existing partition, close door.

- New storage under the stairways:

Picture#41: Ground floor

Picture#42: Second floor

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Picture#43: Director’s Office: Existing and Required layout

Picture#44: Kitchenette: Existing and Required layout

In first stairway: It is needed to replace the door and provide new masonry partitions over the second (highest) section of stairway.

This is to provide larger storage space and to reinforce the stairway structure.

In the second stairway: it is required to remove the metal partitions and provide a new masonry wall under both sections of stairways.

This is to provide ample storage area and to reinforce the stairway.

Provide a new door as required for the first stairway storage.

Provide aluminum doors, similar to the existing ones. Coordinate the design with the existing exterior door.

- New layout for the kitchenette. Currently this room has internal partitions. A new wall in line with the hallway walls is required. Currently there is a toilet in this room to be completely removed.

- Remove all internal heating stoves. Provide new masonry walls to cover the spaces left by the demolition.

- Chemistry classroom to be located where shown in picture#41 to be “Cabinet Fizica”. This implies installing one industrial type sink.

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Picture#49: Remove metal partitions and replace with masonry with new aluminum door

Picture#45: Teacher’s toilet in the room to become the kitchenette

Picture#47: Partition to be removed

Picture#46: Partition and sink in the room to become the kitchenette

Picture#48:Remove metal partitions and replace with masonry with new aluminum door

Picture#50: Replace door. No repairs are needed inside the storage room in this stairway.

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Picture#51: Provide new masonry wall under the stairways with access door (space for storage)

Picture#52: Provide new masonry wall under the stairways with access door (space for storage)

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Picture#54: Install new potable water cabinet where shown by the arrow

3.9.2. Water and Sewer

The school has 2 water supply points in the areas to be renovated: One in the hallway, provided with filters, and one in the room to become the kitchenette. The water/sewer system in the new bathrooms is not to be altered or modified by this contract.

The contract includes removing all water lines from the existing building (except new bathrooms) and providing new water HDPE pipelines to the new kitchenette, to the chemistry room to be located in the ground floor, and new location of the filtered water.

Filtered water cabinet: The work includes providing a new solid wood cabinet of similar dimensions as the existing one and moving it to a new location under the first stairway. All filtration system shall be removed from the existing cabinet and reinstalled in the new cabinet to be provided under this project. Stainless steel sink and water faucets can be reutilized, but installed in the new solid wood cabinet. Provide new cartridges for the filters.

Kitchen Water: Provide new waterlines to the new kitchenette from the main water connection point outside of the building. Provide hot and cold water. Provide an electric hot water heater in the new kitchenette area.

Chemistry Classroom: Provide new waterlines to the chemistry room from the water lines in the kitchenette. Provide hot and cold water.

Sewer: Provide new sewer lines to the closest manhole outside of the school building. Sewer lines shall be properly sloped with (minimum 1%) and shall be minimum 110 mm internal dimensions. Provide sewer from the potable water sink to be installed under the first stairway and from the kitchenette (sink and floor drain). Provide clean-out or siphons as necessary to allow easy maintenance of all sections of underground sewer lines.

General: All water, sewer and vent pipes shall be installed under the floors, recessed under the wall surfaces or under the drop ceiling. No water or sewer line shall be exposed to the view, but they shall be provided with the necessary access and hatches to allow for easy maintenance.

Provide vent pipes to the roof as required by Romanian regulations.

Picture#53: Reutilize all filtration equipment, sink and faucets and install in a new solid wood cabinet.

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Picture#55: New floor surfaces:

Green: Gres Ceramic

Red: Laminate Orange: Not included in the Base-Bid

3.9.3. Floors

All floors of the ground floor surfaces shall be provided with new (laminate or gres) surfaces as detailed in the drawing below. Once the project is finished, all floor surfaces of the ground floor shall be provided at the same grade elevation.

Laminate Flooring:

Provide AC6 grade (Heavy Commercial) laminate flooring where indicated in the drawing in red (all areas except the hallway and kitchenettes). Include matching wall base board from the same model as the laminate.

Laminate thickness shall be minimum of 11 millimeters, and installed over self leveling mortar grout, as recommended by the manufacturer. All manufacturer’s installation recommendations are requirements of this contract.

The contractor shall remove the existing flooring system as necessary, not limited to the floor surface, but also to the floor support system. New laminate flooring shall be installed over self leveling grout provided over new reinforced concrete surface.

Gres Porcelain Flooring:

Provide gres porcelain tiles where indicated in the drawing in green. Include matching wall base board from the same model as the tiles.

Grès Porcelain stoneware is a ceramic with a compact, hard, colored and non-porous body.

The word “grès” means that the ceramic body of the tile is extremely vitrified, that is to say compact, hence the exceptional great resistance. The result is a lean clay body, little refractory, fired in a kiln (at 1200-1400 C°) until it reaches a non-porous vitrification and a complete water-proofing.

The new ceramic tiles shall be high quality, provided with the following technical features:

- Water Absorption: Tested by ISO 10545 - 3 ≤ 0,5%

- Deep abrasion resistance: Tested by ISO 10545 – 6: Max 175 mm3

- Frost resistance: Tested by ISO 10545 – 12: Tiles must not produce noticeable alteration to surface

- Chemical resistance: Tested by ISO 10545 – 13: Tiles must not produce noticeable signs of chemical attack

- Friction coefficient (slipperiness): Tested by ASTM C 1028 ≥ 0,60

- Size: Minimum 45x45 cm

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Picture#57: Typical installation of floor tiles diagonally with respect to the walls

Picture#59: Typical laminate base boards

All floors shall be perfectly leveled, at the same height as the laminate flooring. In the kitchen, all floors shall be sloped towards the new floor drain to be provided as part of this contract.

The contractor shall completely remove the existing flooring surfaces, as necessary for the leveled installation of the new flooring surface, and shall follow the same steps as for the linoleum flooring in order to provide the finished surface to the right elevation. Tile installation shall be done following manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

The new porcelain gres tiles shall be minimum 45x45 centimeters, and the ceramic tiles shall be installed diagonally with respect to the walls.

All colors and models of flooring to be selected by the School Director among ample selection provided by the contractor.

Picture#56: Typical laminate flooring, required for most areas of the school.

Picture#58: Typical grès base boards

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Picture#60: New wall surfaces:

Green: 1.5 m Washable paint / normal paint Red: 1.5 m Ceramic / normal paint

Blue: Ceramic

3.9.4. Walls

All walls shall be repaired and provided with new finished surfaces as detailed herein. All colors and patterns for tiles and paint shall be selected by the School Director among ample selection provided by the contractor.

Demolitions:

Once the work is finished, all wall surfaces shall be perfectly leveled. For this reason, it will be required to remove all plaster from the walls, and to provide a new leveling plaster.

Remove all wall coverings, including existing tiles, wood wainscots, and everything else that is on the walls.

Leveling:

Provide leveling grout as necessary to provide a perfectly leveled finished wall surface. Provide with synthetic fiber mesh to avoid the possibility of cracking.

Hallways:

Highlighted in red in the adjacent drawing. This areas shall be provided with ceramic tiles on the lowest 1.5 meters and with plastered and paint from 1.5 meters to the ceiling surface. Ceramic tiles shall with minimum dimension 20x30 cm.

Provide non-glazed ceramic tiles (for walls) with water resistant joints, glued onto the surface of the wall.

Provide with stainless steel corner guards embedded in the wall tiles. Provide combination of 3 colors and patterns, to be selected by beneficiary among ample selection to be provided by the contractor.

Kitchenette:

New wall tiles shall be ceramic, of minimum 20x30 cm and they shall cover all the vertical surfaces from the wall to the ceiling.

The new wall tiles shall be a combination of minimum 2 colors, and provided with stainless steel corner protection and friso (see picture below for definition of friso).

Other areas:

Highlighted in green in the adjacent drawing. Once the walls are perfectly leveled, cover the lowest 1.5 meters with 3 coats of washable paint and the rest (until the ceiling surface) with regular water based paint.

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Picture#61: Typical friso for the kitchenette

Picture#63: Potential finishes for the walls, windows and ceiling of the hallway

Picture#62: Typical stainless steel corner protection for tiled corners

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Picture#64: New ceiling surfaces:

Green: Repair and paint

Red: Drop ceiling

3.9.5. Ceilings

All ceilings shall be repaired. It was the original intent of the project to provide drop ceiling on all areas. However, due to the height of the windows, this would be very difficult to accomplish. For this reason, the project includes new drop ceiling on the hallway and repair and paint the existing ceiling surfaces on all other areas.

Drop/Suspended Ceiling:

Along the hallway, the contractor shall install 60x60 cm suspended ceiling over galvanized metal support. The suspended ceiling shall be installed as high as technically possible to allow for the installation of the recessed lighting fixtures and not to interfere with the window opening. The contractor shall estimate that it may be necessary to make adjustments in the height of the drop ceiling near the window openings.

Repaired Ceiling:

In the rest of the rooms, the work shall include the removal of removal of paint and loose plaster, removal of electrical installations, providing a leveling plaster and covering with 3 coats of paint. This includes the horizontal ceiling surfaces, as well as the beams on the ceilings.

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Picture#65: Typical drop ceiling required on the hallway

Picture#67: Hallway

Picture#66: Typical support for suspended ceiling on the hallway

Picture#68:Typical classroom ceiling with beams to be repaired

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3.9.6. Electrical Installation

The project includes the replacement of the entire electrical installation of the ground floor, in order to provide a new electrical installation in full compliance with Romanian electrical regulations.

This paragraph applies exclusively to the ground floor. However, the contractor shall provide a new electrical panel for the entire building. All loads in the second floor shall be connected with the new electrical panel to be provided as part of this project. However, the Base-Bib only includes the renovation of the electrical distribution of the ground floor. If only the Base-Bid is awarded, the construction contractor shall provide electrical connections for the second floor from the new panels to be provided as part of the Base-Bid.

In addition to all other applicable electrical requirements, all electrical equipment incorporated to the project shall be CE certified (provided with the CE stamp). The work includes, but is not limited to:

- Design of a new electrical installation for the ground floor and for the connection with the loads in the second floor and in the new bathrooms. Electrical installation of the bathrooms shall not be modified as part of this contract, but their electric circuits shall be connected to the new panels to be provided as part of our project.

- Removal of the existing electrical installation in the ground floor.

- Provide a new feeder (electrical circuit) from electrical utility company (if existing feeder does not have sufficient capacity for the new intended loads of the building). This new feeder shall be installed underground on PVC conduits, with the required manholes for maintenance and pulling the cables. The contractor is responsible to pay any fees resulting from the required coordination with the electrical utility company.

- Provide and install new electrical panels with required electrical protection for short circuits and indirect contacts (differential protection). Provide main electric panel as required by the electrical utility company, including the electric metering and protection.

- Provide new grounding system.

- Provide new cables for all loads. Cables shall be routed through approved electrical conduits to be recessed along the floors, walls and ceilings. No electrical conduits shall be exposed to the view or directly installed under the plaster without its corresponding conduit.

- Ceiling installation: In the ceilings that will not be provided with suspended ceiling system, the contractor shall try to utilize the existing conduits to the maximum extent possible.

Where not technically possible, the contractor shall use PVC channels to hide the cables from the view. This is also applicable to make connections with the electric loads of the second floor.

- Provide the required junction boxes for maintenance and pulling the cables recessed on the walls.

- Provide new switches and electrical receptacles. A minimum of 3 receptacles are required for each room. If a particular room currently has more than 3 receptacles, the contractor shall provide the same number that they currently have. In the “2 offices” the contractor shall install a total of 18 receptacles, evenly distributed along the walls of the room. In the

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Picture#70: Typical Electric PVC Channels.

Picture#69: Proposed lighting fixtures for the hallway. Need to be recessed in the suspended ceiling .

kitchenette, the contractor shall provide a minimum of 8 receptacles, as indicated by the School Director.

- Electric water heater: To be installed in the kitchenette and selected by the contractor.

- Interior Lighting: Provide lighting for all rooms. Lighting shall be fluorescent rapid start.

Lighting fixtures shall be recessed within the new suspended ceiling where there is one. The contractor shall use the services of a manufacturer or authorized supplier of lighting fixtures to design the type, quantity and location of the lighting fixtures in order to provide the lighting levels required by Romanian regulations.

- Exterior lighting: Provide LED technology lighting fixture under the new canopy of the main entrance. Lighting fixtures and all electrical installation to be rated for outdoor use. Minimum of 50 lux under all surface of the canopy. Remove the existing lighting fixtures attached to the exterior of the building and replace with new with the same lighting level, but using LED technology. See picture#27 for an example of this exterior lighting.

Existing security system: The school has a video surveillance system. As part of this contract, the contractor shall remove and reinstall the security system. All cables shall be recessed within the new wall and ceilings as the rest of the electrical installations.

The contractor shall remove and reinstall any existing electrical or communication system to remain (satellite TV signal, internet, telephone,…), but they shall be reinstalled within new conduits to be recessed on the walls within the renovated areas, and on new PVC conduits along the walls and ceilings in areas not to be renovated. If contract option-2 is awarded, all electrical installation for the entire building shall be recessed within the new repaired walls. All to be installed in compliance with latest Romanian electrical standards.

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Picture#74: Communication equipment to be removed and reinstalled after the renovation.

Picture#73: Existing monitor for security cameras

Picture#72:Electrical installation in the office, requiring larger number of receptacles.

Picture#71: Typical existing ceiling lighting fixtures for the classrooms to be replaced with new fluorescent rapid start.

Picture#75 : Typical office. Remove stove. Provide installation for the existing telephone, computer, printer and other existing electrical equipment.

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Picture#76:Typical new radiator

3.9.7. Internal Doors

The internal doors were recently replaced. For this reason, our contract shall not replace them with new. However, in order to provide a perfectly finished internal surfaces, the project includes:

- Removing the existing doors

- Adjusting or modifying the existing doors in order to fit with the new floor elevations.

- Repairing any defects (hinges, locks,…)

- Reinstalling the doors

- Providing new door trims as necessary to provide a perfectly finished door.

3.9.8. Heating System

The project includes the complete replacement of the heating system in the ground floor and the connection of the second floor with the new piping to be provided in the ground floor.

The existing boilers shall not be altered or modified as part of this project.

The project includes, but is not limited to:

- Design of the heating system, including the calculations for the sizes of the piping and radiators.

The contractor shall analyze the size, capacity and conditions of the existing boiler in order to design the new sizes and location of the new heating radiators, as well as the sizes of the heating piping.

- Remove all existing heating piping, radiators and accessories in the ground floor.

- Provide new thermally insulated heating piping throughout the building. Provide with valves to isolate individual rooms for maintenance. Connect new piping with heating piping manifold in the boiler room.

- New heating piping shall be recessed along the walls and floors, so that in the areas under the scope of work of our project, no heating piping could be exposed or seen.

- Design, provide and install new aluminum type radiators for each room.

- The piping and radiator sizing shall be designed by the contractor to provide a minimum temperature in each space of 22 degrees Celsius in worst winter conditions based on the size, capacity and condition of the existing boiler. Each radiator shall have an independent control valve.

- Remove and provide a new circulating pump, expansion tank, valves, vents and everything necessary to have a perfectly operational system. Everything is to be replaced except the heating boilers. If any of the existing equipment in the mechanical room is in acceptable conditions and in compliance with current Romanian regulations, the contractor can reutilize, Renovation of Deveselu Primary School Olt County (Romania)

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Picture#78:Typical radiator to be replaced with a new one. Provide PVC window sill in all windows.

Picture#77:Typical heating piping to be removed and replaced with new to be installed within

(recessed) the new wall surfaces. No heating piping shall be exposed in the renovated areas after the project is complete.

but they will have to include this equipment and materials in the warranty of the contract, as it they had been procured and installed by them.

- Piping material shall be standard manufacturer’s product specifically designed to be used in hot water heating systems.

The contract includes the removal of the existing stoves throughout the facility. The contractor shall completely remove the stoves, and shall patch the walls, floors and ceilings. The contractor shall also remove the stacks from the roof. Once the project is completed, there shall be no evidence of the existing of the old stoves.

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Picture#80: Typical multi zone split type air conditioning system with 4 wall mounted units

Picture#79: New Heat Pumps:

Green: Refrigerated areas

Orange: Non refrigerated areas

3.9.9. Multi-Zone Inverter Technology Split Type Heating and Air Conditioning

The project includes providing air conditioning to the areas highlighted in green in the adjacent drawing.

Main source of heating shall be provided with the new radiators connected to the central heating system, nevertheless the air conditioning shall use heat pump technology, to provide heating and cooling. Heating by the use of electric resistance is not authorized.

The contractor shall hire the services of a specialized company or engineer to design the new air conditioning system. For estimating purposes, the contractor can estimate a system with the following technical parameters:

- Heat pump system using inverter technology or variable refrigerant flow. Capable of providing hot and cold air.

- With minimum visual impact to the façade of the building. It is not authorized to install one compressor (exterior unit) for each condenser (internal unit). The contractor shall provide one exterior unit for each 4 internal units.

- Individual temperature control in each room.

- Drainage from the condensate of each room to be connected with the exterior ground

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Picture#82: Typical artificial stone countertop with stainless steel sink with drying area as required by our contract.

Picture#81: Typical countertop of artificial stone with rounded edges. Typical kitchen furniture.

3.9.10. Kitchenette

As mentioned in the description of previous paragraphs, one of the rooms is to be converted into a kitchenette. For this reason, in addition to the previous details, the following shall be provided:

Kitchen countertop and furniture: Provide artificial stone continuous countertop where indicated in the sketches (approximately 4 linear meters). Formica or any other type of synthetic covering of wood or composite wood is not authorized. Provide kitchen furniture with solid wood specialized kitchen furniture under the countertop and a minimum of 1 m³ of wall hung kitchen furniture.

Coordinate the design with the Director of the School. Kitchen furniture to be provided below the countertop, with typical drawers and cabinets.

Kitchen sink: Provide one stainless steel sink with one area for drying. Sink and drying area to be recessed within the artificial stone countertop. Provide with hot and cold water. Provide one new electric water heater of minimum capacity 100 liters.

Water and drainage piping for kitchen sink: Recessed within the walls under the ceramic tiles, so that no water piping or drainage piping is exposed to the view.

Receptacles: Provide 8 receptacles, 4 of them on the wall over the artificial stone countertop.

Ventilation: Provide forced ventilation to the exterior of the building with capacity to replace the air volume of the kitchenette in 4 minutes.

Floor drain: Provide one new floor drain with integral p-trap to avoid bad smell.

3.9.11. Blackboards for the classrooms

In all the classrooms in the ground floor, the contractor shall remove the existing blackboards and provide new “white-type” blackboards. Provide of similar size as the existing ones to be removed.

Provide with erasable markers. Provide a minimum of 10 erasable markers per blackboard installed under this contract.

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Picture#82-c: Typical cabinets for chemistry room.

Provide 5 meters long and with 2 sinks.

Picture#82-b: Typical furniture with countertop for chemistry room. Provide with 2 sinks. 5 meter long

3.9.12. Sink and Cabinet for Chemistry Classroom

As described in paragraph 3.9.1, the classroom adjacent to the new kitchenette shall become the chemistry room. In addition to all requirements for all classrooms, the contractor shall design and provide one special cabinet with sink rated and designed by the manufacturer to be used in chemistry laboratories. The cabinet shall be provided with the following characteristics:

- Rated to be used in laboratories

- Countertop rated for laboratory use, and resistant to chemical products

- Minimum 5 linear meters

- Provided with storage cabinetry and drawers under the countertop

- Two large sinks rated for chemical products

3.10. Fire Alarm

This paragraph applies to the entire school building, including the bathrooms, boiler room and second floors.

This paragraph is only applicable if a Fire Alarm System is required in the school by the applicable Romanian Legislation. The contractor shall include it or not in their price proposal based on their necessary knowledge of Romanian Legislation.

Provide Fire Alarm system as required by Romanian Regulations for this type of educational facility.