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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

Museum of Westward Expansion, St. Louis, Missouri

Museum Interpretive Exhibit Fabrication Contract

Supplementary Specifications

JEFF 199869B Museum Exhibits

July 15, 2016

09/01/2016: Amendment 0002 to Solicitation P16PS00660

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Contents:

Section Page

• Carpet Tiles 3 – 6

• Display Cases and Associated Dressings 7 – 9

• Custom Elements – Reconstruction and Models 10 – 11

• Custom Elements – Physical Interactives 12 – 13

• Graphic Layouts 14 – 17

• AV/IT Hardware 18 – 54

• Lighting Hardware 55 – 55

• Non-Structural Metal Framing 56 – 58

• Gypsum Board 59 – 61

• Paints and Coatings 62 – 67

• Sustainable Design Requirements 68 – 77

Museum of Westward Expansion Carpet Tiles

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Carpet Tiles

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Compliance with requirements of the NPS Standard Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications dated October 2012.

2. Requirements for the supply and installation of carpet tiles.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Have carpet installed by a firm of recognized standing acceptable to the carpet manufacturer, having no fewer than five (5) years proven experience with the installation of carpet tiles and having the necessary equipment and skilled staff.

B. Pre-installation Meeting and Manufacturer’s Review:

1. Prior to commencement of carpet installation conduct a meeting on site.

2. Purpose of the meeting is to review technical requirements of the Contract Documents and to examine the areas to receive the carpet tiles, to review proposed preparation, sequence, and installation procedures.

3. Have representatives of Contracting Officer, the Contractor, the product manufacturer, carpet installer and other affected parties present.

4. Arrange for frequent, periodic site visits by the carpet tile manufacturer’s representative while Work is in progress to verify installation procedures are acceptable to the manufacturer. Refer to following Article for “Manufacturer’s Field Reports”.

C. Sample Installations:

1. Install in an area designated at the Project, nominally 20' x 20' typical sample installation of each type of carpet, design pattern and application required. Modify sample installations as directed and as required to obtain acceptance.

2. Accepted sample installations shall represent the standard of quality required for the installation of the remainder of the carpet tiles.

3. When accepted, the sample installations may become parts of the completed Work.

D. Accessibility:

1. All transitions from carpet to other flooring material must comply with ABAAS and ADA standards for changes in flooring material and changes in height.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Installation Instructions:

1. Provide three (3) copies of the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions complete with diagrams, substrate testing procedures, lighting requirements. These instructions shall be made available prior to the pre-installation meeting.

B. Samples:

1. Provide samples as specified in section 14.6 of the NPS Standard Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications dated October 2012 supplemented as follows:

a. Submit four strike-off sample tiles, of each type, color and pattern of carpet required.

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b. Submit 12" long samples of each type of edge strip.

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C. Fabrication drawings:

1. Provide fabrication drawings as specified in section 13.6 of the NPS Standard Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications dated October 2012, Fabrication drawings, supplemented as follows:

a. Indicate the proposed layout of joints and patterns and location of edge strips. Distinguish between different colors and patterns. Distinguish between printed patterns and cut-in patterns.

Indicate direction of any linear carpet patterns.

D. Test data:

1. Submit test reports, performed by independent companies and using test methods acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for the following:

a. Fire hazard classification for flame spread and smoke developed.

b. Low or no VOC, provide Oddy test by independent company.

E. Manufacturer’s field reports:

1. Have manufacturer submit typewritten reports during first week of installation and not less than twice per month thereafter, verifying acceptability of Work of this section or stating details of unacceptable installations.

F. Maintenance data:

1. Submit manufacturer’s maintenance and cleaning instructions for incorporation into Operating and

Maintenance Manual. Instructions shall give specific warning of any maintenance or cleaning practice, or materials, which may damage or disfigure the carpet.

2. Carpet environmental cleaning conditions must not conflict with NPS museum environmental requirements.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with delivery, storage and handling requirements of section 28.2 of the NPS Standard Exhibit

Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications dated October 2012, supplemented as follows:

1. Carpet tiles delivered to the site shall be packaged, and identified for required areas of installation and for sequence information to facilitate color match, pattern match and direction and pile direction.

2. Allow carpet tiles and accessories to acclimatize for 24 hours in area of installation prior to commencing installation.

1.05 MAINTENANCE – EXTRA MATERIALS

A. In addition to quantities required for the Work, supply extra Products to be stored by the NPS as follows:

1. Two percent of each type of carpet tiles shall be from same production run as tiles installed.

B. Deliver the extra stock to the NPS when storage space becomes available. Place extra stock in designated storage area where directed by Contracting Officer.

1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Provide and maintain substrate and air temperatures and moisture/humidity levels before, during and after installation in accordance with carpet manufacturer’s requirements.

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1.07 WARRANTY

A. Warrant the Work of this section against product defects and workmanship defects for a period of five

(5) years from the date of Substantial Performance. Under the warranty, replace defective carpet tiles at no cost to the NPS and at times convenient to the NPS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Carpet Tile: See finishes list in drawing package.

B. Accessories:

1. Carpet adhesives and primers:

a. Non-release type acceptable to the carpet manufacturer, non-flammable and non-water soluble when dry, formulated to be environmentally friendly and free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), capable of withstanding daily spot cleaning and weekly deep cleaning by hot water extraction cleaning system.

b. Thresholds, moldings, transition strips and other accessories: Rubber of Finercraft or Johnsonite manufacture as recommended by carpet manufacturer and acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Refer to drawing (F) MWE 502 for details and profiles

2. Sub-floor filler: Premix latex and Portland cement requiring water only to produce cementitious paste.

3. Carpet protection: Non-staining, heavy duty, polyethylene film.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 WORKMANSHIP

A. Inspection

1. Examine carpet delivered to the site and confirm acceptability of Product before installing.

2. Examine substrate surfaces/areas and report defects before Work is commenced.

Commencement of Work shall be considered acceptance of Project conditions, material supplied, and surfaces to be carpeted.

B. Preparation

1. Surfaces to receive carpet shall be dry and clean. Examine concrete for evidence of excessive carbonation and dusting. Take measures to correct defects that could affect bond of adhesive.

2. Check moisture content of substrate utilizing hygrometer. Check alkalinity (Ph) of substrate using an alkalimeter or other approved means; if moisture in concrete exceeds manufacturer’s recommendation or Ph reading of 10 or higher is present inform Contracting Officer and request instructions before proceeding with installation.

3. If a curing compound, sealer or other coating has been used on the concrete ascertain their compatibility with the adhesive and sub-floor filler. If incompatible, remove them by approved methods.

4. Remove oil, grease, paint, and other material detrimental to bond of adhesive and carpet installation.

5. Prepare floor surfaces in accordance with CGSB 4-GP-156 and to carpet manufacturer’s requirements.

6. Grind ridges and high spots smooth and flush. Fill and level cracks, holes, gouges, irregularities and depressions with sub-floor filler to Provide a smooth and level substrate for carpet installation.

7. After cleaning and preparation, vacuum substrates prior to carpet installation.

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C. Installation – Carpet

1. Install carpet using direct glue-down method. Comply as a minimum with CGSB 4-GP-156, The Carpet and Rug Institute CRI 104, and manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Install carpet after other finishing trades have completed their Work.

3. Ensure that single and continuous areas are carpeted with material of the same dye batch.

4. Fit neatly around architectural, mechanical, electrical components, furniture, fitments, around perimeter of rooms into recesses, and around projections.

5. For large areas, commence installation near center of area and Work outwards.

6. Dry lay carpet initially to match patterns between adjacent widths. Rearrange widths to obtain the most desirable appearance acceptable to Contracting Officer.

7. Neatly scribe and cut carpet at cut-in patterns, borders and lines. Provide, as part of the installation Work of this section, templates for cut-in pattern repeats. Neatly cut and fit carpet at adjacent vertical surfaces and around appurtenances occurring in the floor.

8. Use correct type and notching of trowel. Spread carpet adhesive to full coverage over exposed substrate using a notched trowel having 1/8" wide x 1/8" deep notches 1/8" o.c unless other size is recommended by carpet manufacturer.

9. Keep adhesive trowel clean and file notches to maintain original size.

10. Spread adhesives and primers evenly over the entire surface in accordance with the carpet manufacturer’s and the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions.

11. Do not spread any more adhesive than can be covered with carpet before the initial set takes place. Install carpet within the time limits recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. If adhesive over-dries, remove it and apply new adhesive.

12. Provide completed installations free from conspicuous seams, ripples, air bubbles, burring and other defects, providing flat, even installations.

3.02 CLEANING

A. Remove surplus materials and clean carpet as each area is completed.

B. Allow adhesives to cure not less than 24 hours after installation, and then vacuum carpets clean.

Remove soiled spots and adhesive on carpet with carpet manufacturer’s recommended spot remover.

Remove loose pieces of face yarn with sharp scissors.

C. Clean and make good surfaces soiled or otherwise damaged in connection with the Work of this section. Replace finishes that cannot be satisfactorily cleaned.

3.03 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A. Prohibit traffic from carpet areas for at least 24 hours after installation, and until carpet protection is in place.

B. Ensure adhesive has completely cured before installing carpet protection.

C. Protect carpeted floors with carpet protection. Tape edges and joints of carpet protection to prevent shifting. Do not use tape that will damage or deface carpet and adjacent finishes. Just prior to the NPS’s take over, remove carpet protection and arrange inspection with the Contracting Officer.

D. Rectify any punch list items identified prior to handover.

E. Tiles to be off-gassed for 4 weeks prior to installation of artifacts.

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Museum of Westward Expansion Display Cases and Associated Dressings

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Display Cases and Associated Dressings

1 GENERAL

CASES ARE TO BE FABRICATED BY A PROPRIETARY SPECIALIST WITH A PROVEN RECORD

OF QUALITY MUSEUM PROJECTS.

.1 Performance .1 Showcases to provide a sturdy, secure environment free from dust, pests, pollution and heat. They must be easy to open, ideally by one person, so that the displays can be maintained and modified with ease.

.2 Fully enclosed with all interior / exterior joints sealed.

.3 Access to be provided to any enclosed dead space around or beneath cases to allow for periodic cleaning.

.4 Floor mounted cases to have adjustable feet, to allow for final leveling.

.5 Adjustable feet to be fixed to the floor, where additional stability or security is required.

.6 Gaskets to be held in place by a trim, not adhesive.

.7 Gaskets to provide a maximum of 0.25 air changes per 24 hours. Contractor to engage third party specialist to carrying out air exchange tests for approval. Contractor to submit test results for each case. Where a case does not meet the stated requirement contractor to rectify and re-test until specifications are met.

.8 Particle filters to be fitted to all vents.

.9 Cases designated as requiring active humidity control: Extend 2” copper pipe from above display case (provided by others) down to case ceiling.

.10 Silica gel / Art Sorb compartments must be easily accessible and only large enough to insert the number of cassettes necessary. It should be possible to recondition silica gel without entering the display space itself. The art sorb compartment beneath the display space should be sealed with an acrylic sealant to make the space air-tight and enable the buffering medium to function to maximum efficiency. The buffering material must be allowed to vent into the display space.

.11 Silica gel compartments to accommodate required number of cassettes at the rate of 0.5lbs per cubic feet of display space. Silica gel to be provided by the contractor.

.12 Scissor lift cases to have the facility for manual opening in the event of case failure or power outage.

.13 All scissor lift cases to lift high enough to clear tallest object on display in that case.

.14 All spaces shown in drawings for front wheelchair access shall provide an opening with minimum

27” height and minimum 30” width.

.2 Security:

.1 All case locks to be high security e.g. Abloy Sentry, or similar and suited, as directed by the

Contracting officer.

.2 Contractor to liaise with the Contracting Officer regarding specification of locks.

.3 Lightbox and silica drawers to be locked, using service locks. Kenstan Medeco or similar.

.3 Lighting – as specified on drawings .1 To be in a separate positively vented box at top or sides of the case, using silent fans.

.2 Transformer(s) to be located outside the case and lightbox.

.3 Glass partition to be located between lightbox and case.

.4 Access by separate lockable panel.

.5 All tabletop cases to incorporate fiber optic lighting with hockey stick heads or ¼" strip tubes to provide illumination to all the objects and graphic layouts.

.6 Full height display cases to incorporate an adjustable spotlights at 10" centers along the front and sides of the case, or as specified on drawings.

.7 Light attic to be positively ventilated using fans, vents and door surrounds to be light baffled.

.8 Light attic interiors to be painted out white.

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.9 Particle filters to be fitted to all vents.

.10 All lighting to be fully dimmable to enable adjustment down to 5ft candles within the case.

.4 Out-gassing (time before the installation of objects and working in cases by NPS staff) .1 Use only fabrics as specified in the finishes schedule .2 Use of adhesives completed, including spray mounting – four weeks.

.3 Rosco flat acrylic glaze and painting completed – two weeks.

.4 Contractor to maintain a record of when each case has been completed, when tests were carried out, and the results, and that it is available for installation of artifacts.

.5 Materials and finishes shall be submitted to the COR for laboratory testing by the NPS for outgassing of volatile compounds. A 6-week period is to be allowed in the contractor's schedule.

Section 18.4.A (2) & (3) of the NPS Exhibit Specifications states that

.5 Materials:

.1 Support framework to take a minimum load of 220 lbs., Contractor to check each case for specific loads.

.2 Wherever possible steel or alloy framework to be used.

.3 Thickness of glass or acrylic to be appropriate to panel size.

.4 Product Certificates to be provided for glass and glazing products, from manufacturer.

.5 Glass or acrylic to be held so that it does not bow.

.6 Glass to be laminated.

Laminated glass:

1. Two lites of glass bonded to a 1.60 mm minimum thickness clear, ionoplast interlayer as manufactured DuPont Glass Laminating Inc.

2. Laminated glass shall meet the minimum requirements of ASTM C1172.

3. Interlayer shall be compatible with all glazing sealants.

4. Offset of glass edges at heat-treated laminated glass assemblies to be limited to 3 mm.

5. Laminated safety glass assemblies shall meet the requirements for safety glazing of CPSC standard 16 CFR 1201, Category II.

6. Manufacturer shall warrant that the laminated glass will not develop edge separation or other defects which may affect the structural integrity of the glass assembly or otherwise compromise the requirements of the glass for a period of ten (10) years.

Glass Edges:

1. All exposed glass edges shall be ground and polished with brilliant edges of similar appearance to the front of the glass.

2. All butt glass edges shall be ground and swiped with chamfered arrases.

3. All other glass edges shall have a high-quality factory-cut edge.

4. All glass edges shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Shark teeth shall not penetrate more than half the glass thickness.

b. Serration hackle shall not penetrate more than 10 percent of the glass thickness.

c. Flare shall not exceed 1/16 inch as measured perpendicular to the glass surface at the edge.

d. Bevel shall not exceed 1/16 inch.

e. Flake chips shall not exceed 1/16 inch in length nor 1/4 inch in diameter.

f. Rough chips exceeding the dimensions listed in Item e above shall not be permitted.

Low-iron Glass: All glass lites shall be low-iron, water white glass.

1. Low-iron glass in a ¼” thickness shall have a minimum visible light transmission of 90 percent.

2. Acceptable products are:

a. Diamant as manufactured by Saint Gobain Glass.

b. Starphire as manufactured by PPG Industries.

c. Ultra White as manufactured by Guardian.

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.7 Ultra violet and infra-red filters on all glazing to cases.

.8 Sealant to be Silastic 3145 (clear) or 7091(black or grey). Or equivalent alcohol – curing silicone sealant. MSDS sheets to be provided for review and approval.

.9 Interior of case (excluding glass & metal) to receive three coats of Rosco flat acrylic glaze to manufacturer's instructions. MSDS sheets to be provided for review and approval.

.10 Carcass / lining to be fire retardant formaldehyde free MDF (e.g. ZF Medite) or equivalent.

.6 Case Dressing Materials .1 Mount Board / Overlay Panels Acrylic Perspex, glass, acid-free card or Foamex.

Formaldehyde-free MDF (e.g. ZF Medite II) if coated with either three coats of Rosco flat acrylic glaze or covered with Marvelseal 360 aluminum heat seal film, including edges, corners and backs.

.2 Adhesives Evostick Impact 2 or equivalent. MSDS sheets to be provided for review and approval.

.3 Paints To be no VOC, water based products.

.4 Fabrics Only as specified in finish schedule, to be stapled in place.

.5 Graphic substrates Foamex, resin-coated paper or all rag museum board only.

.6 All case products to be Oddy tested by NPS see main specifications.

.7 Cleaning .1 Ensure case interiors and exteriors are spotlessly clean prior to hand over. Cleaners must not contain

VOC’s or bleach.

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Museum of Westward Expansion Custom Elements – Reconstructions and Models

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Custom Elements – Reconstructions and Models

1 Reconstructions and Models General Outline Specification

.1 Materials .1 Propose materials to be used for all reconstructions and models.

.2 Interpret supplied reference to select materials, level of accuracy and period detail required.

.3 Verify scale and confirm overall dimensions are conducive with planned display case layout.

.4 Provide sketches, plans and method statements as necessary.

.5 Notify Contracting Officer in writing of any discrepancies.

.6 Provide Contracting Officer with samples of all materials and gain approval prior to manufacture.

.7 Models to be robust and built for heavy-duty use within the reach of all visitors, including disabled.

Refer to ADA requirements : Forward Reach Limit. Facing a wall, surface or element -- maximum reach height is 48 inches and minimum low forward reach height is 15 inches Clear floor space 48 inches deep and 30 inches wide.

Maximum Forward Reach over an Obstruction. The maximum depth of an obstruction with knee space below is 25 inches. When the obstruction is less than 20 inches deep, the maximum high forward reach is 48 inches. When the depth of the obstruction is greater than 20 inches and less than 25 inches the maximum high forward reach is 44 inches. A clear floor space 48 inches) long and 30 inches wide is provided.

.8 Use materials of established quality and observe manufacturers’ recommendations and data.

.9 Materials to be fire retardant or treated for spread of flame.

.10 Materials to be stable in varying temperatures.

.11 Production of silicon rubber molds from original sites where relevant.

.12 Generation of durable molds and casts from sample molds where applicable.

.13 Walls and structures that are meant to be solid shall be constructed to sound solid, not hollow when tapped with the knuckle.

.14 Surface finishes are to be selected to provide no signs of wear for at least 20 years of public use.

Sample submittals to be provided with evidence of sites where they have performed as required.

.2 Safety

.1 Ensure NPS site staff are properly inducted in use and maintenance of materials and equipment.

.2 Materials to be non-toxic. MSDS sheets to be provided for review and approval.

.3 Provide Health and Safety risk assessment.

.4 Generally structures to be suitable for prolonged, hands-on use by adults and children, taking into account the possibility of children climbing on structures and barriers.

.5 Surface finishes, such as laminates are not to be used where they are likely to be damaged in such a way that create jagged edges.

.6 All hands-on components must actually be stronger than they may appear to the user.

i.e. delicate reconstructed items must be made of robust materials.

.7 Appropriate height-access for wheelchair-users and young children, as required to comply with ADA and ABAAS requirements.

.8 Loose objects shall not be heavy, or sharp-edged, such that damage results to nearby surfaces or to the loose component itself. If small, spare components may be required to cover loss.

.10 Components must not be susceptible to “picking” by children’s fingers e.g. plastic trim, rubber grommets etc.

.11 Where appropriate, painted surfaces shall have fully radiused edges to minimize visible wear.

.12 All debris to be cleared away daily.

.3 Provision for maintenance access .1 Wherever maintenance access is required provision shall be made for easy access, requiring the minimum number of different keys or special tools e.g. no more than four screw inserts to secure any maintenance cover, and preferably just one or two screws or a single locking device. Locking

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.4 Sound-bleed

.1 No sound effects likely to produce an excessively harsh, or noisy general ambience are to be used. Sound levels to be balanced with ambient soundscapes and not to exceed 50dB. (all sound-effects and electronic sounds to be approved by the Contracting Officer).

Museum of Westward Expansion Custom Elements – Physical Interactives

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Custom Elements – Physical Interactives

1 Interactives General Outline Specification

.1 Safety and Accessibility .1 Generally safe for prolonged, hands-on use by adults and children, paying attention to the following risks, for example.

.2 Electrically safe.

.3 No sharp edges or corners.

.4 Taking into account the possibility of children climbing on structures and barriers.

.5 Not foreseeably likely to encourage dangerously inappropriate use by children.

.6 Surface finishes, such as laminates are not to be used where they are likely to be damaged in such a way that create jagged edges.

.7 As with children’s play equipment, clearances must be considered to avoid trapped fingers, hands, elbows, heads etc.

.8 Level of detail on tactile elements to be reviewed for accessibility.

.2 Mechanisms

.1 Generally suitable for prolonged, hands-on use by adults and children. To have a 20-year life span.

.2 Minimum number of moving parts. All hands-on components must actually be stronger than they appear to the user, not weaker.

.3 The correct method of use shall be apparent to the user from the layout and the supplementary graphic instructions.

.4 All push-buttons, levers, crank-handles etc. must combine minimum size with maximum strength:

if they are too large they will encourage users to apply more force than necessary, increasing wear and tear.

.5 Inappropriate “over-engineering” can introduce more problems than it solves.

.3 Heights .1 Appropriate height-access for wheelchair-users and young children, as required to comply with

ADA and ABAAS requirements.

.4 Loose Components

.1 Not heavy, or sharp-edged, such that damage results to nearby surfaces or to the loose component itself.

.5 Replenishable Components

.1 Developed so as not likely to tempt deliberate theft OR to be of low cost and easily replenished.

.2 Functioning of any exhibit must not be heavily dependent on loose components which are likely to go missing without easily being replenished at low cost.

.3 All constantly replenished components must be low-cost. Sources must be documented.

.4 Low cost to mean readily available “off the shelf” consumable items, not custom build products.

.5 Contractor to provide a stock of replenishable components for the first 6 months of being the museum being open to the public.

.6 All low cost consumable items to be identified during development and the annual costs these are to be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer, prior to fabrication.

.6 Provision for maintenance access

.1 Wherever maintenance access is required provision shall be made for easy access, requiring the minimum number of different keys or special tools e.g. no more than four screws to secure any maintenance cover, and preferably just one or two screws or a single locking device. Locking devices shall be standardized between exhibits.

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.7 Sound-bleed

.1 No sound effects likely to produce an excessively harsh, noisy general ambience (all sound-effects and electronic sounds to be agreed with the Contracting Officer).

.2 Surfaces padded where necessary to avoid loud mechanical noise or clatter, or rattling of loose components.

.7 Durable surface-finishes

.1 All surface finishes must be appropriate to the wear and tear to which they are likely to be subjected by children in a hands-on environment, to have a 20-year life span.

.2 There shall be no serious deterioration of surface finishes for at least one year of public use.

.3 Where appropriate, painted surfaces shall have fully radiused edges to minimize visible wear.

.4 Parts must not be susceptible to “picking” by children’s fingers e.g. plastic trim, rubber grommets etc.

.8 Maintenance manual

.1 This shall include full descriptions and sources of any spare parts likely to be necessary, recommended schedule and instructions for routine maintenance.

.9 Attic Stock

.1 Contractor to provide a spare set of all replacement parts or materials to cover a time period of two years from commissioning. Replacement parts covers any custom built items that may go missing or need replacing during the two-year time period. During development contractor to supply a list of replacement parts to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to fabrication. This does not include replenishable components.

Museum of Westward Expansion Graphic Layouts

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Graphic Layouts

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION

.1 Related documents .1 See graphic layout pricing form for specific requirement of each item.

.2 Submittals .1 See NPS Standard Exhibition Planning, Design and Fabrication Specifications for submittal procedures and requirements.

.3 Preparation of graphic layouts .1 Production Files will be supplied as government-furnished material.

.4 Delivery of Production Files .1 Production Files will be supplied on Mac formatted CD discs with marked up 11" x 17" color laser print copies. The artwork will have high-resolution scans incorporated ready for printing.

.5 Direct digital prints up to 24" x 96" size .1 Prints are to be 4-color process Durst Rho 160 or equivalent quality and will include 2 no. high-resolution scanned images approximately 15" x 15" on to 1/16" Sintra or similar.

.2 Allow for all digital prints on Sintra to be bonded with the appropriate adhesive to the wall panel structure or display case back on site.

.6 Direct digital prints over 24" x 96" size .1 Prints are to be 4-color process Durst Rho 160 or equivalent quality and will include for 3 no. high-resolution scanned images approximately 18" x 18" on to 1/16" Sintra or similar.

.2 Allow for all digital prints on Sintra to be fixed (or approved alternative) to the wall panel structure or display case back on site using 2" wide Velcro tape as a continuous strip no greater than 3/8" from the print edges.

.7 Duratrans .1 Duratrans are to be either 4-color process Lambda or a minimum of 600 dpi inkjets. These will require a matt seal lamination to the face and bonding to opal acrylic with optically clear adhesive.

.8 Digital prints on canvas or mesh .1 Will be single images with a title and or large format text printed in 4-color process at a minimum of

600 dpi on a plain digital cotton or mesh material and either edge stitched top and bottom with loops to accept poles for suspending. Allow for all fixings and installation.

.9 Screen-print on glass, clear acrylic or stretch fabric .1 Allow for producing film positives and screen-printing in 4 line colors in reverse.

.10 Fret-cut MDF or aluminum title letters .1 Text will be supplied on disc as outline to be laser fret-cut, spray painted Medite or powder coated aluminum and installed on 3/8" spacers.

.11 Stainless steel engraved .1 Artwork will be text and line images only to be engraved and inked in no more than three colors.

.12 Cut-through acrylic lightboxes .1 Acrylic headers will be manufactured in 1/8" acrylic using a maximum of three colors from outline artwork supplied on disc.

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.13 Computer cut vinyl .1 Computer cut vinyl text and line illustrations are to be produced from the 3M Scotch range (3M

Center, St. Paul, MN, 1-888-364-3577) or approved equal.

1. Arlon Graphics, LLC Headquarters:

200 Boysenberry Ln.

Placentia, CA 92870

USA

Toll Free: +1-800-854-0361 Phone: +1 714-985-6300 Fax: +1-800-329-2756

2. FLEXcon 1 FLEXcon Industrial Park Spencer, MA 01562-2642

USA

Phone: +1 508-885-8200 Fax: +1 508-885-8400

3. Achilles Manufacturing Plant & Headquarters 1407 80th St. SW Everett, WA 98203

USA

Phone: +1 425-353-7000 Fax: +1 425-347-5785

.14 Screen-printing on EPC coated steel or aluminum .1 Allow for film positives and screen-printing in up to 5 line colors, varnished and stove baked.

.15 Sintra graphic substrates .1 Graphics that are larger than standard material sizes are to be produced in sections as indicated on the artwork. The prints shall be wrap mounted and sealed with a matt lamination on all sides and fixed to the display structure with industrial strength sticky back pressure sensitive hook and hoop tape Velcro or approved equal.

Suppliers:

1. Velcro USA

406 Brown Avenue Manchester, NH 03103 Phone: (800) 225-0180 marketing@velcro.com

2. 3M – Models: fastene MP3526n/MP3527N

St Paul, MN

USA

Phone: +1-888-364-3577 mailto:marketing@velcro.com

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3. Vel-Tye L.L.C 5188 Cleeland St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

USA

Phone: +1 757-318-7240 support@veltye.com

4. Tesa

Silicon Valley Office BU E 800 W. el camino Real – Suite #180 Mountain View, CA 94040

Phone: +1 650-962-0888

.2 Hook and loop tape to be installed following manufacturer's instructions, to be the correct specification and width to secure the graphic in place.

.3 Hook and loop tape to be run contiguous with all graphic panel outer edges and at intervals to achieve a flat surface to the finish graphic.

Digital Print Suppliers:

1. Design Tex Fabrics Inc 130 S Bemiston Ave #102 St Louis, MO 63105

USA

Phone: +1 314-863-2228 Fax: +1 314-863-2999

2. Indox Services Inc

8508 Valcour Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123

Phone: +1 314-633-4800

3. Optima Graphics 1540 Fencorp Court Fenton, MO 63026

Phone: +1 636-349-3396

.16 Glass graphic substrates .1 Glass graphic panels to be a minimum of 3/8" laminated glass with ground and polished edges all round. Panels to be drilled around perimeter for anodized spacer wall fixings at maximum 24" centers, as per glazing recommendations.

.17 Bronze Anodized .1 Bronze anodized 1/8" steel or aluminum line engraved and inked in 2 colors.

.18 Flip-book pages .1 All pages are to be produced as color laser prints, Letter size.

.2 Encapsulated in 250 micron PVC with a 1" margin to the left hand side, punched with 3 no. ½" holes and steel eyeleted.

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.19 Quality control .1 All graphic media to be checked against printed copy of artwork, prior to packing .2 All graphic media to be clearly referenced with their locator number, and handing / positioning information.

.3 All graphic media to be checked for imperfections in print production, damage to the print or substrate, or poor quality adhesion and air bubbles.

.4 Graphics to be bubble wrapped and protect pieces fixed to corners.

Museum of Westward Expansion AV/IT Hardware

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AV/IT Hardware

1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 Drawings and overall provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Contract 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 This Section valid only when considered in total with all other AV System Contract Documents.

References are for the convenience of the reader and their inclusion in or omission from any Section in no way limits its scope or intent of any Contract Document.

1.3 This Section includes the following Audio Visual (AV) Systems:

• Heading West

• Museum of Westward Expansion

• Tram Lobby

2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

2.1 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract apply to work in this Section.

3 RELATED WORK BY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR UNDER CONTRACT 1

3.1 Power and electrical conduit for AV systems contract will be installed as part of base build works on Contract 1. The Contractor to report to the Contracting Officer any omissions.

3.2 Power and Data cables to be installed under Contract 1, The Contractor to pull in all specialist cables.

3.3 Furnish and install non-metallic conduit connections to AV system equipment racks to isolate equipment grounds from conduit ground.

3.4 Furnish and install system grounding as described in Contract 1.

3.5 ALL AV equipment is to be connected to the facility wide AVTP power installed under Contract

1.

4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

4.1 The work as described herein shall be furnished and installed by one firm alone. The Contractor shall furnish, install, assemble, set up, and test (hereinafter "provide") the following systems in accordance with the Contract Documents.

4.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for complete integration of the AV System, including modifications required by other disciplines and design modifications that may result from substitution of equipment other than specified herein.

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4.3 The Contractor will not make changes to the system design without first discussing with the design team and receiving approval from the Contracting Officer.

4.4 The work shall be provided complete and the system shall be fully operational. The AV System is shown on the drawings.

4.5 The specifications and drawings shall be read and used together. System features, which are mentioned in the one, are not necessarily shown in the other. In case of conflict between the drawings and specification, request clarification.

4.6 All AV / IT installations must be mounted in a manner to fully facilitate easy maintenance and access.

Adequate sized lockable access doors must be provided within the exhibit structures to enable servicing and replacement of equipment to take place.

Positive ventilation must be provided to meet or exceed the cooling requirements for all AV/IT equipment as stated in product specifications.

4.7 Museum of Westward Expansion – Heading West

The entrance to the exhibition will have three large custom produced rear projection screens set into the floor to give the impression they are freestanding: the projector for each screen will be mounted in a tower at the rear of each screen. The towers are to house loudspeakers and projectors, they are to be of a fully perforated construction to aid airflow and sound dispersion.

All projectected media in this area will be replayed by a 4-Channel Media server Type A, this will run in complete synchronisation with four 2-channel Type B media players replaying media to video wall displays, working to a common timeline with the abilty to make real time changes at any point on the timeline.

In addition to the projection, there are a number of monitor towers consisting of two 55” video wall displays Type A, mounted in portrait. Wide dispersion speakers Type D, will be integrated into the monitor housings to provide a general ambient soundscape within Heading West. Sub-bass speakers Type C will be located in each projection tower for low frequency support along with wide dispersion speakers Type E. Detailed specificaitons are given below.

Biding companies are asked to price an option for changing this area over to 4K video operation with a 4K 12,000 ANSI Lumne LASER projector and four channel media server capable of 4K uncompressed replay.

4.8 Museum of Westward Expansion – Colonial St Louis

Audio visually, the area is a mix of projected media; and media shown on LCD displays, both touch and non touch. In keeping with each exhibit subject area, the audio will be a soundscape; each soundscape will link into adjacent areas. The soundscape philosophy is a key point to this exhibition and produced to carry visitors from area to area and display to display.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media production company in completing this task.

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The Contractor will be required to faciliate the Media company in terms of enabling production equipment to be connected to the sound system for final mixing.

Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show control system will be required; with tasks running on a timeline to facilitate making the general programming easier to refine.

4.9 Museum of Westward Expansion – Jefferson’s Vision

The Contractor should note that there are some complex projections in this area. AV4-01 utilizes a projector type A with a prism lens; care will be required in properly locating this in relation to the screen. AV4-08 requries three of projector type B projecting directly onto each lectern/table.

A general soundscape will be employed in this area, with low level speakers for the central and tepee displays.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media prodcution company in completing this task.

The Contractor will be required to faciliate the Media company in terms of enabling production equipment to be connected to the sound system for final mixing.

Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show

4.10 Museum of Westward Expansion – Manifest Destiny

Following the logic already discussed above, the soundscape will be a key component along with some dramatic large screen projections. A stagecoach provides one of the major exhibits in this area.

The Contractor will be required to liaise with thematic contractor to ensure that three speakers are themed into this display, in a manner that does not impede the acoustic performance. There are two full-range 100W speakers Type B with low frequency enhancement from a sub-bass, speaker Type C.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media prodcution company in completing this task.

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Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show

4.11 Museum of Westward Expansion – Riverfront Era

A centrally located wagon dominates this area, speakers are to be thematically incorporated into the set works without drastically reducing their acoustic performance. These speakers will provide low level spot effects for the wagon exhibit.

There may be a requirement for lighting scenes to be “called” from IT 601 and 603. Test utilities are to be provided within the show control system to prove a working communication path. An agreed protocol will need to be provided to the exhibit media producer.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media prodcution company in completing this task.

The Contractor will be required to faciliate the Media company in terms of enabling production equipment to be connected to the sound system for final mixing.

Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show

4.12 Museum of Westward Expansion – New Frontiers

Careful attention will be required in locating the projector for AV-7-01 as this employs projector Type A fitted with a prism lens. It is essential that the projector position is properly calculated, set out and mounted when using this lens type.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media prodcution company in completing this task.

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Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show

4.13 Museum of Westward Expansion – Building the Arch

This display has a repeat of the portrait monitor tower used for showing life size characters in Heading West. Here single channel (1920 by 1080) solid state media players Type C are used for the dual screen AVs.

The intention is to avoid the usual conflict that can breakout between sound areas in an exhibition with sound bleed potentially becoming a problem, by instead providing an immersive experience. The Contractor should be ready to assist soundscape producers in getting the best possible result from the space and system.

The system is to be flexible and DANTE based, with each Digital Sound Processor (DSP) and Amplifier having a DANTE port. All final audio mixing and programming will be done on site, The Contractor is to allow sufficient programming time to assist the media prodcution company in completing this task.

The Contractor will be required to faciliate the Media company in terms of enabling production equipment to be connected to the sound system for final mixing.

PI-8-05 Saarinen’s Tour integrated with AV-8-11 T.2 and display case DC-8-03. The showcase contains a model that has a sound and lighting sequence triggerd by a push button. The push button will activate the sequence via a network input device, for example Adam 6060, which in turn is connected to the show control system. On detection of the button activation, the show control system will “call” the appropriate lighting scenes via network link to the lighting control system.

A stainless steel switch is to be used with a white LED illuminate perimter ring. The LED is to be illuminated, via show control, for the duration of the sequence to provide visual feeback that the sequence is running.

Lighting scenes may change, too, for added drama; therefore, sensitive programming of the show

4.14 Museum of Westward Expansion – Tram Lobby

As visitors enter the Tram Lobby they will have an opportunity to provide feedback on their visit at IT- 9-01. This display will be equipped with a touch-screen, however, to make information input an easier task, an industrial keyboard will also be provided. It is essential that this keyboard is kiosk standard and can take the abuse it will receive!

4.15 Museum of Westward Expansion – Universal Arch

This display is designed for visitors who are unable to go up the Arch, but who still wish to enjoy some of the experience at the top. AV-9-02 will present views from the top of the Arch in replica section, taking visitors through the seasons and daily cycles.

The four screens will be served by two Type B media players, with local audio and a network link back to the main AV network.

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4.16 Museum of Westward Expansion – Dream Wall

Visitors are not going to miss the Dream Wall! It will be visually stunning and act as the link between the two loading bays.

This is not a continuous video-wall as it will have some static panels integrated into the structure.

However, there are 62 displays all needing to be in sync and providing a dramatic display.

All Type A 4-Channel media servers are to be located behind the wall negating the need for the use of extenders. They are to work to a common navigable timeline in realtime.

The System Contractor will be required to install all cables, power and data from the each rack position. Building power will be terminated in a latched outlet at the equipment rack position. The Dream Wall eqipment racks have the same basic specifations as for the AVCR racks.

The servers will be distributed across five 20U equipment racks across the width of the Dream Wall, in the rear control area directly behind the wall. A network link will be required back to the main AVCR (TT-302) for main show control.

The Contractor will be required to ensure that the video wall is fully aligned both mechanically and electronically, including full color, contrast and brightness calibration.

A basic sound system will be provided and connected to the DANTE infrastructure. The audio will not be part of normal operation, but a provision for special events. The audio system exists for special events use that unlike the visitor show, may have audio.