Project Manual - MT Unis 507-508 Bath Mod (10-20-26).pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

October 20, 2026

KNOX COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS

MOON TOWERS UNITS 507/508

BATHROOM ACCOMMODATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

1. General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 thru 9

2. Concrete General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 thru 10

3. Cold-formed Metal Framing General Provisions

4. Rough Carpentry General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 thru 12

5. Finish Carpentry General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 thru 13

6. Joint Sealant General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 thru 15

7. Gypsum Board General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 thru 19

8. Tile Work General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 thru 20

9. Resilient Flooring General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 thru 22

10. Painting General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 thru 24

11. Toilet Accessories General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 thru 25

12. Plumbing General Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 thru 26

13. Pipe and Fittings General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 thru 28

14. Plumbing Fixtures General Provisions

APPENDIX A: DRAWING EXHIBITS

Work Scope; Index; Floor Plan; Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheet No. 1 Option A Floor Plans; Interior Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheet No. 2 Option B Floor Plans; Interior Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheet No. 3

APPENDIX B: HUD GENERAL CONDITIONS

General Contract Conditions for Small Construction/Development Contracts

APPENDIX C: WAGE REQUIREMENTS

Prevailing Wage Requirements General Wage Decision

APPENDIX D: FORMS

Certificate of Liability Insurance (Sample) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Affidavit of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Contractor’s Certification of Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Letter of Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 Form of Contractor’s Certificate and Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5 thru D-6

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Knox County Housing Authority will receive proposals until 2:00 p.m., local time, on November 18, 2026, for the following project:

MOON TOWERS UNITS 507/508

BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS

Knox County Housing Authority

Galesburg, Illinois

Proposals are desired for total construction for the modification of two dwelling unit bathrooms as described in the Specification and Drawing documents that will be available to contractors starting on October 21, 2026, by accessing Housing Agency Marketplace website at: https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/actions/login.html.

Electronic copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained by accessing the aforementioned website. This solicitation is listed under the following "Main Service Category" within the Housing Agency Marketplace:

"Construction and Rehabilitation Services".

Proposals shall be submitted to the office of the Owner via mail located at 216 W. Simmons Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401 or hand delivered on the bidder's letterhead on or before the date and time established above.

PRE-BID SITE VISIT/ACCESSIBILITY

By submitting a proposal, bidders confirm that they have visited the site to familiarize themselves with the scope of work and existing conditions.

Each bidder shall make a careful examination of the Plans and Specifications, visit the site of the proposed construction and become acquainted with all the conditions before submitting a proposal. Bidder will be held responsible for any and all errors in their proposal resulting from a failure to make such examination. No "Request for Extras" will be entertained as a result of the bidder failing to examine the Plans and Specifications and inspecting the sites. Any discrepancies between actual field conditions and work specified in the Contract Documents shall be brought to the written attention of the Architect prior to bidding. The Contractor shall be responsible to verify all conditions and dimensions and be responsible for this work conforming to existing conditions.

The units will be available for examination by bidders at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This will be the only time the interior of units will be available for examination. Bidders interested in attending the walk-thru should contact the Knox County Housing Authority prior to the walk-thru date to confirm attendance.

PROPOSAL FORM

Proposals shall be submitted using the attached proposal form on proposer's letterhead.

The Knox County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to award the contract to the lowest, responsible and most responsive offeror and to waive any formalities or irregularities in the proposals received. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the proposals without the consent of the Housing Authority. The Knox County Housing Authority reserves the right to award a contract in the best interest of the Housing Authority.

PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION

MOON TOWERS UNITS 507/508

BATHROOM ACCOMMODATIONS

Knox County Housing Authority Galesburg, Illinois

The Contractor is requested to submit a proposal for modification of two (2) dwelling unit bathrooms at Moon Towers, providing all labor, tools, equipment and material for a complete job.

OPTION A: Replace Shower and Flooring ............................................. $_________________

OPTION B: Full Conversion to HUD 504-Compliant Bathroom .............. $_________________

Project will be completed within ............................................................... __________ Days from Acceptance of Proposal

Acknowledge receipt of Addendum (Addenda) and Clarification(s).

The following addenda have been received and are hereby acknowledged, and their execution is included in the above proposal amount:

Addendum No. _____, Dated ____________ Addendum No. _____, Dated ____________

Clarification No. _____, Dated ____________ Clarification No. _____, Dated ____________

Company Name & Address: Signature of:_________________________________________ Bidder, if the bidder is an individual;

___________________________________ Partner, if the bidder is a partnership;

Officer, if the bidder is a corporation

Subscribed and sworn to before me this __________ day of ________________________, 20______

Notary

My Commission Expires:________________________, 20_______.

Accepted by:

Derek Antoine, Executive Director Date Knox County Housing Authority

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SPECIFICATIONS

MOON TOWERS UNITS 507/508 October 20, 2026

BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS

Knox County Housing Authority Galesburg, Illinois

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Summary of Work: The Project includes furnishing all labor and materials to complete all work as shown and described in Appendix A and as herein specified. Complete all work in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, building codes, government regulations, and commonly accepted trade scope and practices.

General Conditions:

General Conditions of the Contract for Small Construction, HUD-5370-EZ (1/2014) are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents. Refer to Appendix B.

Contractor's Insurance: Before commencing work the Contractor and each subcontractor shall provide a certificate of insurance showing the following insurance in force (See Appendix E; Form D-1).

All insurance policies carried by the Contractor shall be Occurrence Form policies.

All such policies and insurance shall name the Owner and Architect as additional insureds as pertains to work performed at this project and certificates endorsing the same shall be forwarded to each party. Certificate of Insurance form shall be the latest edition of Acord Form 25 or Acord Form 25-S. Contractor's insurance shall be primary and non-contributory and Contractor's policies and certificates of insurance shall include such language. Contractor will require all subcontractors to provide certificates of insurance evidencing the same coverage and limits of liability required of the Contractor.

Subrogation Clause: A waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner must be included on all of the Contractor's policies. These policies shall not be invalidated should the insured waive in writing, prior to a loss, any and all such rights of recovery against any party for any loss occurring to the property described herein.

The types and amounts of insurance to be provided for by the Contractor shall be adequate for this project.

However, the following are minimums unless agreed to in writing by the Owner:

Workers' Compensation Insurance:

The Contractor shall provide workers' compensation and occupational disease insurance including employer's liability. Such policy shall specifically include coverage in the state in which the work is to be performed. The employer's liability limit shall be a minimum of:

Bodily Injury by Accident $100,000 Each Accident Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000 Policy Limit Bodily Injury by Disease $100,000 Each Employee

The Worker's Compensation policy shall contain the following endorsement, unless specifically prohibited by compensation insurance authorities having jurisdiction:

"Whereas, Contractor may undertake to perform work for the Owner; and whereas, said Owner may exercise some degree of jurisdiction or control over the employees of Contractor engaged in such work, it is agreed that, subject to the conditions and limitations of this policy, said Owner is named as an additional insured employer under this policy, but only as respects employees of Contractor

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General Liability Insurance:

The Contractor shall maintain a commercial general liability form of insurance with minimum limits (or higher limits if required by the umbrella liability carrier to satisfy underlying requirements) of:

$2,000,000 General Aggregate (Per Project Aggregate Endorsement) $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

General Liability Insurance to include the Owner as additional insured, including products/ completed operations, on a primary / non-contributory basis. Additional insured coverage to be provided under CG2010 11/85 or an equivalent endorsement.

Commercial General Liability Insurance shall include:

1) Coverage for Contractor's Operations.

2) No exclusion for work performed by subcontractors.

3) Contractual Liability Coverage at least as broad as coverage provided under ISO CG001

12/07.

4) Coverage for explosion, collapse and underground hazards.

Products/completed operations coverage shall be maintained for at least three (3) years following the issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion. A Certificate of Insurance shall be provided to the Owner each year as proof of continuation of coverage. During the aforementioned period, should the Contractor's coverage terms and conditions change, the Contractor must notify the Owner prior to any such change. Information concerning reduction of coverage on account of revised limits or claims paid under the general aggregate, or both, shall be furnished by the Contractor with reasonable promptness to the Owner.

Automobile Liability Insurance:

Contractors shall maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 (Combined Single Limit) BI/PD each accident. The automobile liability insurance must include coverage for all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles.

Umbrella Liability Insurance:

An umbrella policy shall be furnished in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. Umbrella Liability Insurance to include Owner as additional insured with same coverage and conditions as the underlying general liability additional issued coverage.

Aircraft Liability Insurance:

If any aircraft is to be used by the Contractor in connection with this contract either as a conveyance to or from the location of the job site or for use in the course of construction, liability insurance in amounts acceptable to the Owner shall be obtained by the Contractor and this liability coverage shall be shown on the insurance certificate.

Builder's Risk/Property Insurance:

Property/Builder's Risk Insurance: The Contractor and its subcontractors are not required to have a Builder's Risk Insurance referred on HUD Form 5370-EZ, "General Contract Conditions for Small Construction Development Contracts", Clause 6, but shall either maintain an "insurance floater" as part of general liability insurance coverage which shall include, but not be limited to perils of fire, lightning, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, false work and damages by construction

-4-activities to material and equipment stored on site until substantial completion by the Owner, water damage from bursting pipes, and theft of building materials from the job site upon the modernization/renovation which is the subject of this contract. Coverage shall extend to materials stored off site and in route to the site, purchased solely for named project.

Coverage shall include items of labor and materials connected therewith whether in or within 100 feet of the structure insured, materials in place or to be used as part of the permanent construction, including surplus materials, protective fences, bridges, temporary structures, miscellaneous materials and supplies incidental to the work, and such scaffolding, staging, towers, forms, and equipment as are not owned or rented by the Contractor, the cost of which is included in the cost of the work.

The policy shall insure the Owner and shall also include the interest of the Contractor, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors during course of construction until completed and accepted by the Owner.

Coverage shall not be voided by partial occupancy until the work is completed and accepted by the Owner.

Loss, if any, is to be adjusted both with and payable to the Owner as trustee for the insured's as their interest may appear, except in such cases as may require payment of all or a portion of such insurance to be made to the mortgagee, as his interest may appear. The Contractor shall pay any deductibles.

Exclusions: The insurance does not cover any tools owned by mechanics or any tools, equipment, scaffolding, staging, towers, and forms owned or rented by the Contractor (the capital value of which is not included in the cost of the work) or Contractor's sheds or other structures that are erected for housing the workmen.

Proof of Carriage of Insurance:

Neither the Contractor nor any Sub-Contractors shall commence work under this contract until they have obtained all insurance required, as specified herein, and has filed two (2) certificates of insurance described herein (certificates required from Contractor and all Sub-Contractors), evidenced in the carriage of insurance and the requisite amounts placed with satisfactory carriers (Best Rating of A or better) licensed in the State where the work is to be performed, and countersigned by a resident in that State. The certificate should also show evidence of coverage for explosion, collapse, and underground liability, as well as Independent Contractor's liability.

Should any coverage approach expiration during the contract period, it shall be renewed prior to its expiration and certificates again filed with the Owner. Said certificates are to contain the following:

"It is hereby agreed the Owner will be notified thirty (30) days previous to the cancellation of any insurance, material alteration, and for election not to renew."

All insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect until the contract has been fully and completely performed.

All such policies and insurance shall name the Owner and Architect as an additional insured as pertains to work performed for this project and a copy of the additional insured endorsement must be attached to the Certificate of Insurance being provided to the Owner.

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Any failure on the part of the Owner to pursue or obtain the Certificate of Insurance required from the Contractor and/or failure of the Owner to point out any non-compliance of such certificates of insurance shall not constitute a waiver of any of the insurance requirements nor relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations or liabilities required under this Contract.

Owner's Insurance:

The Owner shall be responsible for and at their option may maintain such insurance that will protect them from their contingent liability to others for damages because of bodily injury and property damages which may arise from operations under any contracts that may be awarded as specified herein.

Field Measurements: Each Contractor or Subcontractor shall obtain their own lines and/or grades and be responsible for the same.

Adjustment to Building Conditions: Contractor must obtain written consent of the Owner for any changes.

Any change necessary to pass immoveable obstructions shall be made by the Contractor without additional cost.

Anchor Bolts, Sleeves, Etc.: Shall be set by Contractor requiring their use. Sleeves to be sealed by same as required by Local and State Codes.

Correlation, Intent and Interpretation: The Specifications, Drawings and directions furnished by the Owner are intended to cooperate and agree. The Drawings and Specifications shall be interpreted by the Owner according to spirit and intent of same, without any extra charge whatsoever. If any discrepancies or variations appear between any of the Drawings or Specifications, such discrepancies shall be interpreted by the Owner, who shall have the right to correct them as necessary for proper fulfillment of their intention. Specifications take preference over plans, detailed drawings take preference over general sections.

Anything shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications or vice versa, must be furnished by the Contractor without extra compensation. Furthermore, if any material or work is required which is absolutely necessary to carry out the full meaning and intent of the Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor hereby agrees to consider and allow for the same as fully as if they are so noted, and to perform the work without extra charge or claim for extra compensation for a complete installation and operation systems.

Drawings: Drawings are not to be scaled; written dimensions will govern in all cases. Field verify all dimensions and sizes. Field verify all scope of work required.

Colors: All colors (including prefinished material) will be as selected by the Owner or as designated on Drawings.

Substitutions: No substitutions will be allowed nor accepted for all specified items unless approved in writing by Owner prior to submission of proposals.

Codes: All work shall be done in complete accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

Submittals: Submittals shall consist of two (2) complete sets of shop drawings and two (2) complete copies of all literature with items to be used highlighted. One (1) copy will be returned. Submit product data of items furnished as a part of this contract and as noted on the Drawings. Electronic submittals are acceptable for items approved for such by the Owner.

Permits or Fees: Each Contractor shall obtain and pay the fees for all permits and inspections as required for their work by the governing bodies. Each Contractor shall arrange for all required inspections of work and submit documentation to the Owner that they have been done. The General Contractor shall obtain the Occupancy Permit.

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Project Hours: Contractor shall perform all on-site work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding official state holidays.

Parking: Parking arrangements shall be arranged with the Housing Authority prior to the initiation of work.

If deemed necessary, construction vehicles may be required to park off site.

Cleaning Up: The Contractor shall be responsible for removing temporary protections. Site must be kept clean and all refuse removed at the end of each day.

Signs: No construction signs will be allowed.

Occupational Safety and Health Act: Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, is the responsibility of the Contractor. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Communications Act.

Lifting Devices and Hoisting Facilities: Shall be provided by Contractor. Proper bracing and safety equipment is required.

Enclosed Walks, Barricades, Warnings, Etc.: Shall be provided and maintained by Contractor. The tenants, employees and consultants of the Owner shall be protected at all times from overhead work, excavations, and dangerous conditions.

Temporary Facilities:

Sanitation and Toilets: Contractor may use public restrooms at Moon Towers.

Telephone Service: Shall be provided by Contractor.

Temporary Light: Shall be provided by Contractor.

Storage Facilities: Shall be provided by Contractor. Location available on-site.

110v Power: Shall be provided by Contractor.

Water: Shall be provided by the Owner.

Sales Tax Statement: All Materials purchased by the Contractor and/or Subcontractor for construction, which becomes affixed to the realty, WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO STATE SALES TAX.

Warranties and Guarantees: The Contractor shall guarantee the quality of construction for a period of one year against defects in workmanship and materials. The Contractor will, at his own expense, make any and all repairs that may be necessary as a result of defects in workmanship and/or materials supplied by the Contractor. The guarantee period shall begin on the Date of Substantial Completion of the project as identified on "Statement of Substantial Completion - Request for Inspection," latest edition. The Contractor's guarantee for construction shall be submitted to the Owner on the Contractor's company letterhead.

Record Drawings: At the completion of the project, Contractor shall submit two (2) complete sets of "as-built" drawings, which highlight in red all changes which deviate from original contract documents.

Wage Reporting: For each week during the Contract period submit report on all wages paid to all workers (including subcontractors) on form WH-347 (Certified Payroll) to the Owner. Refer to Appendix D for Wage Decision.

With the Davis-Bacon Labor Standards, you are not required to use Payroll Form WH-347. The Contractor is welcome to use any other type of payroll, such as computerized formats, as long as it contains all of the information that is required on the WH-347.

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"Or Equal": Where the phrase "or equal", or "or equal as approved by the Owner" or "or Owner approved equal" occurs in the Contract Documents, do not assume that material, equipment or methods will be approved as equal by the Owner unless the item has been approved for this work in writing by the Owner.

If "equal" products are permitted by the Contract Documents, submit all relevant technical information necessary to evaluate said products versus the specified products to the Owner a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the bid due date.

Payments:

a. Upon 50% completion, Contractor may request partial payment. Payment shall be requested on AIA Form G702 and G703. Owner shall make payment within 45 days of receipt of request by Architect.

b. Final Payment: Payment will be paid thirty (30) days after the following:

1) Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall file a statement with affidavit attached, certifying that all work has been done in accordance with the terms of the contract and as described and set forth in the contract documents, to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that all claims for materials, labor and equipment, or any work performed by subcontractors, has been fully paid. This shall be known as an "Affidavit of Completion", (Refer to Appendix D; Form D-2).

2) Final inspection and acceptance of the work by the Owner.

3) Submit Close-Out Documents (refer to Appendix D) as follows: Contractor's Certificate of

Guarantee (D-3), Letter of Release (D-4), Form of Contractor's Certificate of Release (D-5, D-6) and Record Drawings.

Liquidated Damages: The Contractor is responsible for completing the project within the time established in the Construction Contract (accepted proposal), unless time extensions are authorized by the Owner and documented via executed Change Order. If the work is not completed by the Contract date, the Contractor shall be liable for liquidated damages resulting from such un-excused delays.

Liquidated damages shall be assessed at a rate not to exceed $150.00 per day for each day the Contract time exceeds that set forth in the Agreement. These liquidated damages are payable to the Owner on demand and the Owner may, at its option, be paid from any retainage owed to Contractor on the job, whether held in escrow or not, or retain the amount of such damages from any additional payments which Contractor is otherwise entitled to receive under this Agreement.

Liquidated damages shall reflect monetary losses by Owner as a result of the failure by Contractor to complete the work by the Contract date. The Owner will review the total amount of liquidated damages being assessed and will advise the Contractor as to his opinion whether the amount of damages established by the Owner is reasonable.

Contractor agrees that the maximum liquidated damages amount established herein is reasonable. Contractor further agrees that it will pay assessed liquidated damages to Owner upon request together with Owner's costs of collection, including but not limited to its attorney's fees and expenses.

Adjustments to the Contract: The Contractor may include equitable percentage of profit in his proposal for changes to the contract price. But in no case shall the profit requested exceed the following, unless the Contractor demonstrates entitlement to a higher percentage:

Indirect Cost Profit Commission

To Contractor on work performed by other than its own forces – 0% 0% 10%

To first tier subcontractor on work performed by its subcontractor – 0% 0% 10%

Indirect Cost Profit Commission

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To Contractor and/or the subcontractor for that portion of the work performed with their respective forces –

5% 10% 0%

Not more than four percentages will be allowed regardless of the number of tier subcontractors. The Contractor shall not be allowed a Commission on the profit received by first tier subcontractor.

Voluntary Alternates: Contractor is encouraged to submit voluntary alternates for procedures, materials or equipment that produce savings for the Owner. Each voluntary alternate is to be accompanied by necessary brochures, shop drawings, engineering, etc., for the Owner's use in evaluating such alternates. The Owner may award contracts taking into account any and all voluntary alternates received. Any voluntary alternate submitted may be used to the benefit of the Owner even though the Bidder submitting the alternate may not be awarded the contract.

2. CONCRETE GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: This section covers furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment required for all concrete repair and patching as shown on the Drawings, as specified herein and/or as required for a complete job.

Materials:

a. Concrete Patch: Meadow-Crete FNP by W.R. Meadows, Inc, or EMACO Nanocrete R2 manufactured by BASF Corp.

b. Water: All water used in concrete work shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of acids, alkali, organic matter or other substances that may be deleterious to the work or other materials.

Installation:

a. Surface Preparation:

1) All surfaces must be clean, sound, free of latence, standing water, dust, grease, and other surface contaminants.

2) Remove all loose materials by hand or mechanically with a chipping hammer, chisel, scabbler, sandblast, waterblast or similar methods.

3) Any exposed steel reinforcement must be cleaned to a white metal finish and primed with an anti-corrosive coating. Refer to manufacturer for approved anti-corrosive coating.

4) For proper adhesion, concrete shall have a fractured aggregate profile.

5) Patch areas shall have sawcut straight edges with a minimum depth of 1/8". Avoid feather edging of patch product.

b. Mixing and Placement: Mixing shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Placement shall be in accordance with standard procedures and recommendations of the manufacturer. All loose and/or contaminated material should be removed from area to be patched before placement of concrete patch.

c. Finishing and Curing: The patch surface shall be finished level and with texture and color to match adjacent concrete surfaces. Freshly placed concrete shall be protected from premature drying, excessively hot or cold temperatures and maintained in a moist condition at a relatively constant temperature for at least 72 hours after placement or longer if required for the hydration and proper hardening of the concrete.

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d. Cleaning: Clean all tools and equipment immediately with water. Adjacent floors and walls, etc., shall be lightly rinsed with clean water to remove any chalk and dilute any chemical residue deposited as a result of wall surface preparation.

Thoroughly clean work area and job site, and properly dispose of all debris and refuse.

3. COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: This section covers furnishing and installing all lightgauge metal framing shown on Drawings and as required for a complete job.

Materials:

a. Metal Studs: Shall be steel C studs, 20-ga. minimum, in 2-1/2" or 3-5/8" widths, as noted on the Drawings.

b. Furring Channel (Walls and Ceiling): Shall be 7/8" hat channel, 25-gauge with hemmed leg.

c. Framing Accessories:

1) Fabricate steel framing accessories of the same material and finish used for framing members, with a minimum yield strength of 33,000 psi for studs 0.0329" and lighter, minimum yield strength of 50,000 psi for studs 0.048" and greater.

a) Supplementary framing.

b) Bracing, bridging, and solid blocking.

c) Web stiffeners.

d) End clips.

e) Foundation clips.

f) Stud kickers, knee braces, and girts.

g) Reinforcement plates.

d. Anchors, Clips and Fasteners:

1) Steel Shapes and Clips: ASTM A36 (ASTM A36M), zinc coated by the hot dip process according to ASTM A123.

2) Expansion Anchors: Fabricated from corrosion resistant materials, with capability to sustain, without failure, and load equal to 5 times the design load, as determined by testing per ASTM E488 conducted by a qualified independent testing agency.

3) Mechanical Fasteners: Corrosion-resistant coated, self-drilling, self-threading steel drill screws. Low profile head beneath sheathing, manufacturer's standard elsewhere.

4) Welding Electrodes: Comply with AWS standards.

5) Deflection, Sliding, and Bridging Clips:

a) Steel: ASTM A653/A653M, SS Grade 50 (340), Class 1, 50 ksi (340 Mpa) minimum yield strength, 65 ksi (450 Mpa) minimum tensile strength, G-60 (Z180) hot dipped galvanized coating.

b) Provide clips with attached bushing and screw of the series, size and configuration as required by the structural design calculations.

e. Miscellaneous Metals:

1) Sealer Gaskets: Closed-cell neoprene foam, 1/4" thick, selected from manufacturer’s standard widths to match width of bottom track or rim track members.

4. ROUGH CARPENTRY GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: Rough carpentry includes carpentry work not specified as part of other sections and which is generally not exposed, except as otherwise indicated.

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Products:

a. Lumber, General:

1) Factory mark each piece of lumber and plywood with type, grade, mill and grading agency, except omit marking from surfaces to be exposed with transparent finish or without finish.

2) Nominal sizes are indicated, except as shown by detail dimensions. Provide actual sizes as required by PS-20, for the moisture content specified for each use.

a) Provide dressed lumber, S4S, unless otherwise shown or specified.

b) Provide seasoned lumber with 19% maximum moisture content at time of dressing.

b. Miscellaneous Lumber:

1) Provide wood for support or attachment of other work including cant strips, bucks, nailers, blocking, furring, grounds, stripping, and similar members. Provide lumber of sizes indicated, worked into shapes shown, and as follows:

a) Moisture Content: 19% maximum for lumber items not specified to receive wood preservative treatment.

2) Grade: Construction grade light framing size lumber of any species or board size lumber as required. Provide construction grade boards (RIS or WCLB) or No. 2 boards (SPIB or

WWPA).

c. Miscellaneous Materials:

1) Fasteners and Anchorages: Provide size, type, material, and finish as indicated and as recommended by applicable standards, complying with applicable federal specifications for nails, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and anchoring devices. Provide metal hangers and framing anchors of the size and type recommended by the manufacturer for each use including recommending nails. Where rough carpentry work is exposed to weather, in ground contact or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners and anchorages with a hot dip zinc coating (ASTM A153).

Wood Treatment:

a. Preservative Treatment: Where lumber or plywood is indicated as "Pressure Treated” or "Treated" or is specified herein to be treated, comply with the applicable requirements of the American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA). Mark each treated item to comply with the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) Quality Mark requirements.

1) Pressure treat items with water borne preservatives complying with AWPA Standard C-2 for lumber and timbers and AWPA Standard C-9 for plywood. After treatment kiln dry to a maximum moisture content of 19%. Treat indicated items and the following:

a) Wood cants, nailers, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, gutters, conductor heads, flashing, vapor barriers, fascia, soffits, curbs, and waterproofing.

b) Wood sills, sleepers, blocking, furring, plates, nailers, stripping, and similar concealed members in contact with masonry or concrete.

c) Wood framing members less than 12" above grade.

b. Fire Retardant Treatment: Where lumber is indicated as “fire retardant”, “f.r. treated” or is specified herein to be fire retardant, it shall be pressure treated with fire retardant chemicals in accordance with AWPA Recommended Practice C20 (Lumber) and C27 (Plywood), "Structural Lumber Fire Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes."

1) Fire retardant treated lumber shall be labeled and tested by an approved testing agency.

2) The treated lumber shall have a flame spread rating of less than 25 with no evidence of significant progressive combustion when tested for 30 minutes duration according to ASTM E84.

3) After treatment, lumber shall be dried to a moisture content of 19% or less.

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4) Lumber to be fire retardant treated includes items denoted on Drawings and wood framings, studs, joists, plates, sills, and other items of interior wood framing required by state and local authorities.

c. Complete fabrication of treated items prior to treatment, wherever possible. If cut after treatment, coat cut surfaces with heavy brush coat of same chemical used for treatment. Observe each piece of lumber or plywood after drying and discard damaged or defective pieces.

Execution:

a. General:

1) Discard units of material with defects which might impair the quality of the work, and units which are too small to fabricate the work with minimum joints or the optimum joint arrangement.

2) Set carpentry work accurately to required levels and lines, with members plumb and true and accurately cut and fitted.

3) Securely attach carpentry work to substrates by anchoring and fastening as shown and as required by recognized standards. Countersink nailheads on exposed carpentry work and fill holes. Use common wire nails, except as otherwise indicated. Use finishing nails for finish work. Select fasteners of size that will not penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting of wood; predrill as required.

4) Apply field treatment complying with AWPA M4 to cut surfaces of preservative treated lumber and plywood.

b. Wood Grounds, Nailers, and Blocking:

1) Provide wherever shown and where required for screeding or attachment of other work.

Form to shapes as shown and cut as required for true line and level of work to be attached.

Coordinate location with other work involved.

2) Attach to substrates as required to support applied loading. Countersink bolts and nuts flush with surfaces, unless otherwise shown. Build into masonry during installation of masonry work. Where possible, anchor to formwork before concrete placement.

3) Provide permanent grounds of dressed, preservative treated, key beveled lumber not less than 1-1/2" wide; and of the thickness required to bring face of ground to exact thickness of finish material involved. Remove temporary grounds when no longer required.

c. Wood blocking, nailers, and grounds shall be provided as necessary to receive woodwork, lockers, cabinets, and other finish items.

d. Installation of Plywood (General): Comply with applicable recommendations contained in Form No.

E304, "APA Design/Construction Guide - Residential & Commercial," for types of plywood products and applications indicated.

5. FINISH CARPENTRY GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: This section covers furnishing and installing all finish carpentry, closet shelving, millwork and trim as shown on the Drawings and as required for the work specified.

Materials:

a. Interior Softwood Trim: All jambs, casing and trim shall be preprimed finger joint white pine or poplar -see Drawings for profile and paint. Non-finger joint wood trim is acceptable.

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b. Closet Shelving (Linen): Shall be 20" deep “Linen” coated wire shelving as manufactured by the ClosetMaid Corp. or Architect-approved equal. Color to be standard white. Include all miscellaneous fasteners, etc., as required for a complete installation. Provide shelves as indicated in the Drawings.

Workmanship:

a. Interior Finish Carpentry: In general, and as far as practicable, finish and assemble all interior or wood finish at mill. Fabricate all materials in approved manner. All mouldings shall be clearly cut and sharply defined and miters accurately made. Where nails and screws are necessary, they shall be concealed; cut off heads and plug where conditions require.

Woodwork, counters, etc., throughout shall be cleaned free from tool marks with all nails set and holes sandpapered smooth.

Install all frames and finish of every description plumb, level, straight and true with proper grounds and firmly secured to same. Fit and scribe all finish carpentry or other finished work in careful manner; do not injure surfaces. All nailing shall be blind-nailed wherever possible and so located and driven as not to be visible in finish. Refer to details.

b. Wire Closet Shelving: All such support brackets shall be securely attached to the studs within the wall or to solid blocking.

6. JOINT SEALANT GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: This section includes furnishing all labor and materials required to seal where wood, metal, masonry, and concrete meet. Do all other caulking necessary to complete the work as shown on the Drawings and/or as herein specified.

Materials:

1. General:

1) Where the term "Acceptable Standard" is used within this section, it refers to the manufacturer and product listed, which is specified as the type and quality required for this project.

2) Single Source Responsibility for Joint Sealer Materials: Obtain joint sealer materials from a single manufacturer for each different product required.

3) Compatibility: Provide joint sealers, joint fillers, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by sealant manufacturer based on testing and final experience.

4) All products to be used at the interior shall be low VOC.

b. Caulking Compounds (Acrylic Latex Sealant): Shall be used at interior in dry areas with little joint movement.

1) Latex rubber modified, acrylic emulsion polymer sealant compound; manufacturer's standard, one part, non-sag, mildew resistant, acrylic emulsion sealant complying with ASTM C834, formulated to be paintable and recommended for exposed applications on interior locations involving joint movement of not more than ±5%.

c. One-Part Elastomeric Sealant (Silicone): Shall be used at plumbing fixtures and where exposed to water at the interior.

1) One component elastomeric sealant, complying with ASTM C920, Class 25, Type NS (non-sag), unless Type S (self-leveling) recommended by manufacturer for the application shown.

2) One component mildew resistant silicone sealant.

3) One Component High Movement Joints (+100/-50): Where locations of high movement are indicated.

d. Fire-resistant caulking to be 3M Fire Barrier Sealant System or Architect-approved equal.

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e. Miscellaneous Materials:

1) Provide joint cleaner and joint primer sealer as recommended by the sealant or caulking compound manufacturer.

2) Sealant backer rod shall be compressible rod stock polyethylene foam, polyethylene jacketed polyurethane foam, butyl rubber foam, neoprene foam, or other material as recommended by the sealant manufacturer.

3) Primer: Provide type recommended by joint sealer manufacturer where required for adhesion of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from pre-construction joint sealer substrate tests and field tests.

4) Acoustical Sealant: Refer to Section GYPSUM BOARD GENERAL PROVISIONS.

5) Cleaners for Non-Porous Surfaces: Provide non-staining, chemical cleaners of type which are acceptable to manufacturers of sealants and sealant backing materials, which are not harmful to substrates and adjacent non-porous materials, and which do not leave oily residues or otherwise have a detrimental effect on sealant adhesion or in service performance.

6) Masking Tape: Provide non-staining, non-absorbent type compatible with joint sealants and to surfaces adjacent to joints.

Execution:

a. Examination: Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with installer present, for compliance with requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting joint sealant performance. Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

b. Preparation:

1) Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealers to comply with recommendations of joint sealer manufacturers and the following requirements:

a) Remove foreign material from joint substrates which could interfere with adhesion of joint sealer, including dust; paints, except for permanent, protective coatings tested and approved for sealant adhesion and compatibility by sealant manufacturer;

old joint sealers; oil; grease; waterproofing; water repellents; water; surface dirt; and frost.

b) Clean metal, glass, porcelain enamel, glazed surfaces of ceramic tile, and other non-porous surfaces by chemical cleaners or other means which are not harmful to substrates or leave residues capable of interfering with adhesion of joint sealers.

2) Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where indicated or where recommended by joint sealer manufacturer based on preconstruction joint sealer substrate tests or prior experience. Apply primer to comply with joint sealer manufacturer's recommendations. Confine primers to areas of joint sealer bond; do not allow spillage or migration onto adjoining surfaces.

3) Masking Tape: Use masking tape where required to prevent contact of sealant with adjoining surfaces which otherwise would be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods required to remove sealant smears. Remove tape immediately after tooling without disturbing joint seal.

c. Installation:

1) General: Comply with joint sealer manufacturer’s printed installation instructions applicable to products and applications indicated, except where more stringent requirements apply.

a) Interior joints which require caulking are to be caulked with the specified caulking compound, unless noted otherwise.

b) Joints to be filled shall be thoroughly dry and free from dust, dirt, oil, and grease at the time of application of caulks or sealants.

c) Masking: Metal shall be masked with masking tape, as well as other surfaces where its required to prevent the sealant smearing the adjacent surface. Upon completion of the caulking, remove the tape.

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2) Prime or seal the joint surfaces.

3) Install sealant backer rod of the proper size for the joint to be sealed at locations receiving sealants and as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

a) Do not split (longitudinally cut) backer rod, cut to length only.

b) Install expanding foam secondary sealant at 2" expansion joints in masonry as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

4) Employ only proven installation techniques.

5) Install sealants to depths shown or as recommended by manufacturer.

6) Do not allow sealants to spill or stain adjoining surfaces.

7) Remove spillage promptly without damage to the adjoining surfaces.

8) Tooling of Non-Sag Sealants: Immediately after sealant application and prior to time skinning or curing begins, tool sealants to form smooth, uniform beads of configuration indicated, to eliminate air pockets, and to ensure contact and adhesion of sealant with sides of joint.

Remove excess sealants from surfaces adjacent to joint. Do not use tooling agents which discolor sealants or adjacent surfaces or are not approved by sealant manufacturer.

a) Provide concave joint configuration per figure 5A in ASTM C1193, unless otherwise indicated.

9) Protect joint sealers during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances or from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so that they are without deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated joint sealers immediately, and the repaired areas shall be made indistinguishable from original work.

7. GYPSUM BOARD GENERAL PROVISIONS

Scope: This section covers providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for complete installation of gypsum board (GWB), gypsum sheathing, metal support systems, metal accessories, fasteners, and related items necessary as indicated.

a. Gypsum board types, sizes, and thicknesses indicated.

1) Unless indicated otherwise, soffits, and bulkheads which are indicated as GWB shall be 1/2" thick.

2) Unless noted otherwise, gypsum wall panels shall be 5/8" Type X and have fire resistant ratings as indicated.

b. Metal framing systems, including channels and studs for ceilings, walls, soffits, and bulkheads, except where framing is specified as part of other sections of the work.

c. Acoustical insulation unless specifically excluded.

d. Reinforcement, both metal and wood, within framing systems to support furnishings or equipment provided by other trades.

Materials:

a. Gypsum Board Panels: Shall be in thickness as noted on Drawings and in Specifications, and meet ASTM C36. Panels shall be 4' wide with tapered edges.

1) Use 5/8" Type "X" gypsum board for fire-rated wall systems. Refer to Drawings for specific locations.

2) Use Type “WR” water-resistant gypsum board at new bathroom walls.

3) Use 1/2" moisture-resistant cement board for all walls supporting tile finish or where specifically noted.

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b. Sound-Attenuation Blankets (Sound Batt Insulation): Unfaced mineral-fiber blanket insulation produced by combining mineral fibers of type described below with thermosetting resins to comply with ASTM C665 for Type 1 (blankets without facing membrane), unless noted otherwise.

1) Mineral-Fiber Type: Fibers manufactured from glass, slag wool, or rock wool.

a) Where used in fire-resistance rated assemblies, mineral fiber types shall correspond with requirements of tested assemblies.

c. Acoustical Sealant for Exposed and Concealed Joints: Manufacturer’s standard nonsag, paintable, nonstaining latex sealant complying with ASTM C834 and the following requirements:

1) Product is effective in reducing airborne sound transmission through perimeter joints and openings in building construction as demonstrated by testing representative assemblies according to ASTM E90.

Miscellaneous Materials:

a. Joint treatment materials and adhesives shall be as recommended by the gypsum board manufacturer. Joint tape shall be paper reinforcing tape, unless otherwise recommended by gypsum board manufacturer for use with setting type compound.

1) Setting Type Joint Compounds for Gypsum Board: Factory packaged, job mixed, chemical hardening powder products formulated for use indicated.

a) Where setting type joint compounds are indicated as a taping compound only or for taping and filling only, use formulation that is compatible with other joint compounds applied over it.

b) For prefilling gypsum board joints, use formulation recommended by gypsum board manufacturer.

2) Drying Type Joint Compounds for Gypsum Board: Factory packaged vinyl based products complying…