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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

BAND ROOM

CABINETRY

Tawas Area Schools August 17, 2018

District Contact:

Jeffrey Hutchison, Superintendent

(989) 984-2250

Questions/Communications to:

Daniel La Pan, AIA District Representative dan@rchendrick.com

TAWAS AREA SCHOOLS

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SCHOOL DISTRICT BANDROOM CABINETS

Proposals for the Tawas Area Schools Band Room Cabinet project will be received by the Tawas Area School District at the Office of the Superintendent, 245 W. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763 until Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Any proposal received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to seek service of a qualified professional contractor to provide Band Room cabinet services to the Tawas Area School District for the supply and installation of new Band Room cabinetry.

A pre-bid meeting is not planned although it is recommended that the site be visited to verify quantities and exact location of the project.

An original and one (1) copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Jeffrey Hutchison, Superintendent and marked Tawas Area Schools Band Room Cabinets. Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may obtain a set of documents from the RC Hendrick & Son web site at www.rchendrick.com, click on the plan room tab. Additional questions may be directed to Daniel La Pan with RC Hendrick @ dan@rchendrick.com.

The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The district further reserves the right to award the contract to that proposer whose proposal best complies with the project requirements. Proposers may not withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days for the date set for the opening thereof.

Jeffrey Hutchison Superintendent

Dated: 17 August 2018

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND GENERAL INFORAMATION

Tawas Area Schools is requesting responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP) to enter into a contract with Band Room cabinet supplier(s) to provide new Band Room storage cabinets to the Tawas Area School District.

A copy of this RFP can be obtained from the RC Hendrick website www.rchendric.com, go to the Plan Room tab and download the content. It is incumbent upon Respondents to check the website www.rchendrick.com for additional information and/or addendums. You can contact Daniel La Pan, AIA at dan@rchendrick.com the school districts representative on this project if you have any questions. Questions regarding the substance of the RFP or scope of services must be submitted via e-mail to Daniel La Pan. Oral comments are not official responses.

Responses are due prior to the deadline indicated and must be delivered or mailed to Tawas Area Schools, 245 W. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763. Late responses will not be accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

In this RFP the following definitions shall apply:

“District” means Tawas Area Schools;

“District Representative” has the meaning set out in section 1.5;

“Website” means www.rchendrick.com

“Closing Time” has the meaning set out in section 1.3;

“Contract” means a formal written contract between the District and a Preferred Proponent to undertake the Services, the preferred contract form of which is AIA Document A132-2009.

“Preferred Proponent” means the Proponent selected by the District to enter into negotiations for a Contract;

“Proponent” means an entity that submits a Proposal;

“RFP” means this Request for Proposals;

“Services” has the meaning of any and all construction and administration work necessary to complete this project;

“Site” means the place where the Services are to be performed.

1.3 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

Closing Time and Address for Proposal Delivery

Proposal must be received by the office of:

Office of the Superintendent

245 West M-55 Tawas City, MI 48763

Proposal Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM (Local Time).

Submissions by fax (or email) will not be accepted.

LATE PROPOSALS

Proposals received after the Closing Time will not be accepted or considered.

Delays caused by and delivery, courier or mail service(s) will not be grounds for an extension of the closing time.

1.4 INFORMATION MEETING

A pre-bid meeting is not planned although it is recommended that the site be visited to verify quantities and exact location of the project.

1.5 AMMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS

Proposals may be revised by written amendment, delivered to the location set out above, at any time before the closing time but not after. An amendment must be signed by an authorized signatory of the Proponent in the same manner as provided in the original proposals.

All inquiries related to this RFP shall be directed in writing, via e-mail to the person named below (the ‘District Representative”). Information obtained from any person or source other than the District Representative may not be relied upon.

District Representative:

Mr. Daniel La Pan, AIA Phone: 989.781.8116 E-mail: dan@rchendrick.com

Inquiries should be made no later than 3 days before Closing Time. The District reserves the right not to respond to inquiries made within 3 days of Closing Time.

Inquiries and responses will be recorded and posted on the Website. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to check the Website for Addendums prior to submitting their proposal.

Proponents finding discrepancies or omission in the Contract or FRP or having doubts as to the meaning or intent of any provision should immediately notify the District Representative. If the District determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the District Representative will issue an addendum in accordance with section 1.6. No oral conversation will affect or modify the terms of this RFP or may be relied upon by any Proponent.

1.6 ADDENDA

If the District determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the District Representative will post a written addendum on the Website at www.rchendrick.com and upon posting will be deemed to form a part of this RFP.

No Amendment of any kind to the RFP is effective unless it is posted in a formal written addendum on the Website. Upon submitting a Proposal, Proponents will be deemed to have received notice of all addenda that are posted on the Website.

1.7 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE

Proponents will be deemed to have carefully examined the RFP, including any attached schedules, the Contract and the Site (as applicable) prior to preparing and submitting a Proposal with respect to any and all facts which may influence a Proposal.

1.8 STATUS INQUIRIES

All inquiries related to the status of this RFP, including whether or not a Contract has been awarded, should be directed to the District Representative.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM AND CONTENTS

2.1 PACKAGE

Proposals shall be in a sealed package, marked on the outside with the Proponent’s name and title of the Project.

2.2 FORM OF PROPOSAL

Proponents are to complete the form of Proposal attached as Schedule A.

2.3 SIGNATURE

The legal name of the person or firm submitting the Proposal should be inserted in Schedule A. The Proposal should be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the Proponent and include the following:

A. If the Proponent is a corporation then the full name of the corporation should be included, together with the names of authorized signatories. The Proposal should be executed by all of the authorized signatories or by one or more of them provided that a copy of the corporate resolution authorizing those persons to execute the Proposal on behalf of the corporation is submitted;

B. If the Proponent is a partnership or joint venture then the name of the partnership or joint venture and the name of each partner or joint venturer should be included and each partner or joint venturer should sign personally (or, if one or more person(s) have signing authority for the partnership or joint venture, the partnership or joint venture should provide evidence to the satisfaction of the District that the person(s) signing have signing authority for the partnership or joint venture). If a partner or joint venture is a corporation then such corporation should sign as indicated in subsection (A) above; or;

C. If the Proponent is an individual, including a sole proprietorship, the name of the individual should be included.

2.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The District may, at its discretion, request clarifications or additional information form a Proponent with respect to any Proposal, and may make such requests to only selected Proponents. The District may consider such clarifications or additional information in evaluating a Proposal.

2.5 NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT AND AWARD

If the District selects a Preferred Proponent or Proponents, then it may:

A. Enter into a Contract with the Preferred Proponent(s); or B. Enter into discussions with the Preferred Proponent(s) to clarify any outstanding issues and attempt to finalize the terms of the Contract(s), including financial terms. If discussions are successful, the District and the Preferred Proponent(s) will finalize the Contract(s); or

C. If at any time the District reasonably forms the opinion that a mutually acceptable agreement is not likely to be reached within a reasonable time, give the preferred Proponent(s) written notice to terminate discussions, in which event the District may then either open discussions with another Proponent or terminate this RFP and retain or obtain the Services in some other manner.

The District is under no obligation to accept any Proposal submitted. The District reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Proposals, or to accept any Proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the District, or cancel the competition at any time without award. Thereafter, the District may issue a new Invitation/Request, sole source or do nothing.

All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the proposal shall be wholly absorbed by the contractor. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted with this proposal will become the property of the Hale Area Schools unless otherwise requested by the contractor at the time of submission.

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.1 NO DISTRICT OBLIGATION

This RFP is not a tender and does not commit the District in any way to select a Preferred Proponent, or to proceed to negotiations for a Contract, or to award any Contract, and the District reserves the complete right to at any time reject all Proposals, and to terminate this RFP process.

3.2 NO CONTRACT

By submitting a Proposal and participation in the process as outlined in this RFP, Proponents expressly agree that no contract of any kind is formed under, or arises from, this RFP prior to the signing of a formal written Contract.

3.3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Proponents shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships that they may have with the District. If requested by the District, Proponents should provide all pertinent information regarding ownership of there company within forty-eight (48) hours of the District’s request.

3.4 SOLICITATION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS

Proponents and their agents will not contact any Board Member of the District or staff with respect to this RFP at any time prior to the award of a contract or the termination of the is RFP, and the District may reject the proposal of any Proponent that makes any such contact.

3.5 CONFIDENTIALITY

All submissions become the property of the District and will not be returned to the Proponent. The District will hold all submissions in confidence unless otherwise require by law.

4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4.1 Services will include the supply and installation of new bandroom cabinets as indicated on the documents.

4.2 Contractors will be responsible for any and all damage due to construction. Any damage caused by the contractor must be repaired within ten (10) working days at the expense of the contractor. If damage occurs, the contractor will be liable for such damages.

4.3 It is expressly agreed and understood that the Contractor is, in all respects, an independent contractor as to work; however, in certain aspects, the Contractor is bound to follow the directions of the District Superintendent or appointed designee at the time of installation, and that the Contractor is in no respect an agent, servant or employee of the District.

4.4 The Contractor’s timeliness and delivery of quality products shall be monitored by the District Superintendent or appointed designee. If at any time the Contractor is performing less than satisfactory work, the Contractor, upon notification by the District Superintendent or appointed designee, shall do whatever is necessary to perform the work properly at no additional cost to the District. Failure to give such notification shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to perform the work at the time and in the manner specified.

5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The selected service provider shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District and its officers, agents, and employees for any and all claims, causes, or actions, and damages of every kind, for injury to or death of any person and damages to property arising out of or in connection with the work done by the Contractor under this contract, and including acts of omissions of the District or its officers, agents, or employees in connection with said contract.

5.2 The District will require proof of professional liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage, workers compensation insurance, general liability and automobile insurance with companies authorized to do business in Michigan, and in amounts satisfactory to the District.

5.3 The successful Contractor, within ten (10) days after the contract award, shall furnish the District with proof of insurance as stated in Attachment B.

5.4 The District and RC Hendrick shall be named as additional insured on all policies as directed in Attachment B. Should any insurance required by this contract lapse, the Contractor shall immediately cease any operations until authorized in writing by the District. If the lapse period extends fifteen (15) days, the contract shall automatically terminate and the Contractor shall be in breach of this contract.

6. AGREEMENT/EXCEPTIONS

6.1 Submission of a proposal indicates the Contractor agrees to the terms, conditions and other provisions contained in the RFP, unless the Contractor clearly and specifically presents in its proposal any exceptions to the terms, conditions, and other provisions contained in the RFP.

6.2 Exceptions presented in a proposal are not to be considered incorporated into the contract between the District and the selected Contractor unless and until the District agrees to accept such exceptions.

6.3 The selected Contractor must acknowledge and agree that the contract resulting from this RFP include the terms, conditions, and other provisions contained in the RFP, the proposal selected (including any exceptions accepted by the District) which is acceptable to the District and is not in conflict or contravention of the RFP, and any other documents mutually agreed upon by the District and selected Contractor.

6.4 No oral statements or any person shall modify or otherwise change or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the RFP or the resulting contract.

6.5 A formal contract will be negotiated after the selection of a contractor for the services identified in the scope of services by the District.

6.6 The contractor shall not assign the contract or any part thereof to any other person unless such assignment is first approve in writing by the District, it being understood that the contract shall not be assignable unless the proposed assignee is acceptable to the District. The request for assignment must include evidence that the proposed assignee qualifies under all requirements of the contract and must be addressed as defined in the contract for services.

7. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

One original plus one (copy) of the entire bid package must be submitted to the District as follows:

Band Room Cabinetry Tawas Area Schools Office of the Superintendent 245 West M-55 Tawas City, MI 48763

All proposals must be received prior to, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM.

Proposals may be mailed or dropped off at the Office of the Superintendent. Proposals must be received in the Superintendents Office for it to be considered in the RFP process.

SCHEDULE A

2018 BANDROOM CABINET PROJECT

BID FORM

TO: Jeffrey Hutchison, Superintendent Tawas Area Schools 245 West M-55 Tawas City, MI 48763

Having carefully reviewed the bidding documents described in the RFP and understanding the scope of work involved in the proposed Bid Category and those that interface with it, we hereby propose to furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, insurance and services required for the completion of all work required for the Bid Category indicated in accordance with the RFP.

BASE BID, BANDROOM CABINETRY W/ STORAGE DOORS IN CLASSROOM:

BIDDERS NAME:

ADDENDA:

And having Received and Examined the Following Addenda: (include date for acknowledgement)

Addendum Number______________, dated__________________________, 2017

Addendum Number______________, dated__________________________, 2017

ALTERNATES:

ALTERNATE #1: Provide pricing to add storage doors to the cabinets in the band equipment storage room.

Alternate Price #1:

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Bidder is cautioned to bid on the “Standards” specified. The following substitutions for the “Standards” specified are listed herein for consideration, and if accepted, the contract sum may be adjusted in accordance with the following:

______________________________________________Add / Deduct $___________________

CONTRACT:

The undersigned agrees that the above Base Bid Prices shall hold for 90 days and Alternate Prices for 120 days after receipt of proposals, to accept provisions of “Instructions to Bidders”

IRAN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT:

Pursuant to the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 P.A. 517, by submitting a bid, proposal or response, Respondent certifies, under civil penalty for false certification, that it is fully eligible to do so under law and that it is not an “Iran Linked Business,” as that term is defined in the Act.

SUBMITTED BY:

Firm Name:

Address:

Email Address:

Signed:

Typed Name:

Date: Title:

Phone: Fax:

If bidder is a Corporation, indicate State of Incorporation:

If a Partnership, give full names of all Partners:

Please submit (1) one original copy and (1) one copy of this proposal. Contractor should retain

(1) one copy for your records.

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

All bidders must complete the following familial disclosure from in compliance with MCL 380.1267 (Public Act 232 of 2004) and attach this information to the bid.

By the attached sworn and notarized statement we are disclosing the following familial relationship(s) that exist between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the board, intermediate school board, or board of directors or the superintendent of the school district, intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public school academy. The Owner shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Disclose any familial relationship and complete the form below in its entirety:

The following are familial relationships as described above (provide employee name, family contact name, family contact position, and familial relationship or NONE.)

Signature(s): Title: Name of Firm:

STATE OF MICHIGAN

SS COUNTY OF

On this day of ____________, 20____, before me a Notary Public in and for , Said county, personally appeared agent of the said firm

And acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as such agent.

Notary Public

SCHEDULE B

2018 BANDROOM CABINETRY PROJECT

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Worker’s Compensation: State of Michigan Statutory Limits

Employer’s Liability: $500,000 – each accident $500,000 – disease (each employee) $500,000 – disease (policy limit)

The limits for Commercial General Liability insurance including -coverage for Premises- Operations, Independent Contractors’ Protective, Products-Completed Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury and Broad Form Property Damage (including coverage for Explosion, Collapse, and Underground Hazards) shall be as follows:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

Each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

Fire Damage (any one fire) $100,000

Medical Expense (any one person) $5,000

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain during the entire period of construction, a Protective/Contractual Liability policy written in the name of the Owner and Architect with the following limits:

Bodily Injury $1,000,000 – each occurrence Property Damage $1,000,000 – each occurrence Property Damage $1,000,000 – aggregate

Notes;

Products-Completed Operations Insurance shall be maintained for a minimum period of one (1) year after final payment.

The Owner and Architect shall be listed as additional insured. The Owner shall be the certificate holder.

Automobile Liability insurance (owned, non-owned and hired vehicles) for bodily injury and property damage:

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Property Damage $1,000,000

Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage: UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Umbrella/Excess Insurance $2,000,000 – each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

ADVANTAGE

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STEVENS ADVANTAGE 5120 PERFORMING ARTS - MUSIC

SECTION - 12400

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Applicable provisions of General Conditions, Special Conditions, and General Requirements shall apply to this section as if repeated in full herein. Reference other Sections and Divisions for work in connection with this section.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Cabinets: Furnish Performing Arts - Music cabinetry and related components as specified herein. Refer to plans and equipment lists for details and requirements. Cabinetry shall include all fillers, scribes, finished ends, and finished backs for complete installation. Locks to be provided where shown on casework drawings or described in equipment lists.

1.03 RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. Blocking, Framing, and Reinforcements: In walls, ceilings, and floors for cabinetry anchorage and mountings. (Specified in carpentry section)

B. Vinyl Base Molding: (Specified in resilient flooring section)

1.04 QUALIFICATION

A. Performing Arts: Casework shall be Stevens Advantage 5120 Performing Arts - Music. Catalog numbers and specification details shall be based on product offerings of Stevens Industries, Inc., Teutopolis, Illinois.

Configuration, size, material options, offerings, and quality to be adhered to.

B. Approvals:

1. Casework of other manufacturers will be considered for approval, providing written request is received and approved at least ten (10) days prior to announced bid date and approved by addendum. Bidder shall state in writing any deviations from requirements and specifications. The casework shall conform to the configuration, arrangement, design, material quality, joinery, panel thickness, and surfacing of that specified and shown on drawings.

2. Manufacturers requesting approval shall submit samples with cut-aways showing cabinet construction, joinery, drawer and door construction, hardware, and materials, along with catalogs and specification, in order that accurate evaluations can be made. Manufacturers shall show full sized working samples.

Catalogs and specifications shall be submitted with written request, along with detailed list of compliance and deviations from these documents for approval. Samples may be impounded by owner and retained until completion of job for verification and compliance of specifications.

3. Manufacturer must be Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Premium Certified and provide evidence of prior background experience with this specialty cabinetry section.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Shall be submitted for approval after formal notification of award of contract. Drawings shall consist of floor plans indicating arrangement and relation to adjacent work and equipment and complete elevations of casework.

B. Color Samples: Shall be submitted for selection and coordination at time of shop drawing submittals.

Samples of actual materials and color shall be available as required.

SCHEDULE C

2018 BANDROOM CABINETRY

PROJECT

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C. Catalog Cuts: Additional catalog cuts, details, and samples as requested by architect for evaluation and coordination.

1.06 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protection: Protect casework and related materials during transit, delivery, storage, and handling to prevent damage, soiling, and deterioration.

B. Storage: Store casework and related materials at project site in installation and storage areas with similar ambient conditions as final installation. Storage areas must be kept dry, heated with low relative humidity, and away from construction work such as painting, wet work, grinding, and similar operations.

C. Site Conditions: In accordance with AWI’s Quality Standards Illustrated (current edition) and Stevens Industries, Inc.’s Site Conditions.

1.07 WARRANTY – refer to The Stevens Advantage Warranty

A. Casework manufacturer shall warrant for a period of three (3) years that its manufactured product is free from defects in materials and workmanship when properly installed and under normal use and conditions.

B. Accessory equipment shall be warranted by appropriate manufacturer’s guarantee to the limit of that manufacturer’s standard warranties.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SURFACE MATERIAL

A. Cabinet:

1. Finished ends, fronts, and finished backs shall be faced with vertical grade PF-28 (.028") (.7mm) High Pressure Laminate (HPL), tested under National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) LD3- 2005. Decorative laminate shall be thermoset to core using catalyzed Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) glue with minimum 80 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) pressure and average 180 degree F temperature.

(Lower pressure and cold curing glues not acceptable.)

2. Panels with exterior PF-28 surfaces shall have Cabinet Liner Surface (CLS) (.020") (.5mm) interior cabinet liner.

B. Interior: Semi-exposed surfaces shall be Stevens Advantage TF (Thermofused) laminate. Two (2) sided laminate shall become homogenous, thermofused to core face resulting in a unitized structure. Lamination shall be under precision controlled press cycle using high pressures of 350-400 PSI and thermosetting temperatures of 380-400 degrees F. Resin impregnated decorative faces shall be thermofused and chemically cross linked within laminate face and to core structure. Surface texture finishes to be formed against precision engraved chromed press plates. Stevens Advantage TF laminates shall be tested under NEMA LD3-2005 Vertical Grade GP-28 standards. Laminates shall be warranted for life against delamination.

C. Backs: Shall have a Pearl White finish.

2.02 CORE MATERIALS

A. Particleboard: Shall be high performance industrial grade core. Particleboard shall be 45# - 48# density

3-ply type formation conforming to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A208.1, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D1037-91A standards, and current applicable CARB (California Air Resources Board) standards.

B. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF): Core shall be minimum 48# density conforming to ANSI A208.1 MD-130 standards and current applicable CARB standards.

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2.03 EDGINGS

A. Door and Drawer Fronts: Edges shall have 3mm radius edge high impact extrusion banding.

B. Cabinet Edges: Cabinet sides, top, bottom, adjustable shelves, and other interior components shall have 3mm radius edge high impact extrusion banding.

C. Instrument Cabinet Shelf Edges: Shall have seamless wraparound one-piece front edge to shelf Scuff- Gard™ facing. Seamless nose shall have smooth rounded transition to shelf surfacing and flush machined to bottom shelf face.

D. Drawer Components: 3/4" sides shall be edged with (.020") flat edge extrusion. Automated hot melt adhesive application and trimming.

2.04 SELECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS

A. Exposed: Cabinet finished ends, fronts, and finished back laminates shall be selected from Wilsonart standard offering (standard price category). Cabinet body ends and solid doors can be matching or different (one combination per project). (Products with less offerings not acceptable.)

B. 3mm High Impact Edges: Shall be chosen from Stevens Advantage Select 2000 Edgebanding Color Selector (current version). Edgings shall include a range of 100 patterns and colors. Edgings can be matching to cabinet exterior face laminates and solid door laminates or contrasting (one combination per project). (Products with less offerings or applications not acceptable.)

C. Interior and Semi-Exposed Surfaces: Shall have Stevens Advantage Pearl White high performance TF laminate faces.

D. Backs: Shall have Pearl White finish.

E. Acousti-Grille Doors and Other Metal Components: Shall have Pearl powder coated finishes.

2.05 Hardware

A. Hinges: For solid laminate and Acousti-Grille doors shall be inset type 5-knuckle design. Hinges shall have interlaying leaves, constructed of (.090") thickness steel allowing 180° pivot swing. Hinges shall be (Grade 1) with hospital ground tips and non-removable pins. Grille and solid doors under 47" shall have two

(2) hinges per door. Doors exceeding 47" shall have four (4) hinges per door. Solid door 5-knuckle hinges shall be mounted with two (2) 5mm thread-in screw bolts each leaf with additional #8 screws: two (2) in cabinet leaf and three (3) in door leaf. Total nine (9) fasteners per hinge. (Mountings without 5mm thread-in screw bolt fasteners not acceptable.)

B. Instrument Storage:

1. Acousti-Grille Doors: Shall be available in individual compartment and also full height cabinet one-piece sizes. Wire Acousti-Grille doors shall be one-piece welded with full wrap 5/16" diameter steel frame. 5/16" cross framing reinforcements with 13/64" diameter vertical grille wires. Acousti-Grille doors shall have welded attached 5-knuckle hinges with cabinet mounting leaf using two (2) 5mm thread-in screw bolts and two (2) additional #8 screws each leaf.

2. Latching Mechanism: Shall be integral to solid doors and Acousti-Grille doors. Both door types shall have a lock hasp, label, and catch mechanism. This mechanism shall latch door shut automatically, without the need of manual cross slides or finger activated locking. Latch shall release with a simple grab action to release and open door. Additionally the mechanism shall integrate a hasp design for padlock use. Padlock loop shall pass through the hasp and latch providing a secure locked door.

Hasp design shall include a large label holder area suitable for slide-in labels, adhesive backed, and laminated engraved number systems. (Latch systems without auto-latch closing not acceptable.)

3. Acousti-Grille doors and hasp locking mechanisms shall have color coordinated Pearl powder coat finish.

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C. Door Catches: Shall be positive engaging heavy duty spring loaded roller type. Catches shall have nylon movements with large (17.5mm) rollers. Catches shall be mounted at door bottom. Full height one-piece doors shall have catch top and bottom. Catches shall include injection molded strike plate with integral engagement ridge and wide face door bumper.

D. Pulls: Shall be offered in easy grip 128mm (5" size). Pulls shall be available as selected from Stevens Advantage Bentwire 128 and Contour 128 styles as shown in Stevens Advantage Essentials offering.

Bentwire 128 shall be 8mm diameter wire formed with powder coated finishes. Contour 128 styles shall be injection molded in high impact Acetyl Butyl Styrene (ABS) Black, Pearl, or Grey solid colors. (Offerings of less size, styles, and selection shall not be acceptable.)

Add Option: Additional pull selections from Stevens Advantage Artisan Collection.

E. Scuff-Gard™: Shelving faces shall be standard in all units designated as instrument storage units.

Instrument storage cabinet shelving shall have one-piece wraparound Scuff-Gard™. Pearl White Scuff- Gard™ is a one-piece high impact thermoform easy-clean surface with alternating tread design, allowing air circulation between stored material and shelf. The molded leading front edge shall encapsulate the shelf edge with radius corners and be a machined flush bottom design.

F. Wire Shelving: Shall be welded wire type allowing air flow venting. Wire shelving shall have powder coated finish and shall be mounted to allow removal.

G. Hanger Bars: Shall be heavy chrome plated oval tubing mounted in adjustable end wall sockets.

H. Trays and Bins: High impact polystyrene or polyethylene formed trays and bins shall be provided where indicated by model numbers. Trays and bins shall be suspended on welded wire powder coated rack system. System includes side suspension rack uprights with top and bottom horizontal guideways to capture trays and bins and avoid inadvertent tip out.

I. Shelf Supports: Adjustable shelf supports shall be injection molded clear polycarbonate. Supports shall incorporate integral molded lock tabs to retain shelf from tipping or inadvertent lift out. Supports shall have 5mm diameter double pin engagement into precision bored cabinet vertical hole patterns. Adjustment shall be (32mm) 1 1/4" spacings. Supports shall have a compression ridge effecting force against shelf edge to maintain positive pin engagement. Supports shall have molded-in screw attachment feature. Static test load shall exceed 200# per clip.

J. Locks: High security 6-tumbler dead bolt lock system shall be provided where noted by model number or indicated on drawings. Locks shall have diecast body with dead bolt engagement tang. (Cylinder locks with attached rotating cams not acceptable.) Locks shall have removable and interchangeable 6-tumbler core for secure field and customer re-keying options. Locks shall be master keyed and available key-alike or key-different. Each lock provided with a double bit key and face of lock stamped with key number.

K. Drawer Slides: Extension slides shall be bottom and side mounted epoxy powder coated steel slides.

Lateral stability is achieved through a formed captive slide profile, and slides shall glide on nylon rollers.

Slides shall have both in and out drawer stop with self close feature. Slides shall meet AWI 100# dynamic load rating, exceeding Grade 1 as tested SEFA 8.0 Section 6 and/or PL 6.5.1 drawer suspension systems under ANSI/BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association) A156.9.

L. Coat Hooks: Under mount and wall mount hooks shall be selected from Stevens Advantage Gallery Collection designs. Hooks shall be formed cold roll steel with ball end tips and welded in stamped steel base. Three (3) under mount designs (double, triple, wardrobe) and three (3) wall mount designs (single, double, schoolhouse). Styles shall be design coordinated with powder coated matte nickel finish.

Attachment with #10 screws. (Cast hooks susceptible to breakage, non-matching finishes or designs, and smaller screw mounting not acceptable.)

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2.06 COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION

Stevens Advantage Performing Arts - Music casework shall be an inset front design. Vertical cabinet ends and compartment dividers shall extend to the frontal plane of door face. Hinge hardware shall be inset cabinet mounted and door back mounted allowing a 180° pivot opening.

A. Cabinet Components: Shall be 3/4" thick members throughout. Cabinet ends and compartment verticals shall have 3mm high impact extrusion edges. Ends shall have back groove, and vertical components 3/4" thick shall be precision CNC drilled for accurate location of adjoining members. Horizontal members shall be permanently affixed into dowel joined location for maximum security of individual storage compartments.

(Exposed screw fastening, clip system, or removable shelf designs not acceptable.)

B. Tall Cabinets: Shall have two (2) internal (dowel into end) mounting frames behind cabinet back.

Additionally (dowel into end) toe kick frames shall be permanently mounted front and back. Entire unit to be case clamped and provided as a rigid one-piece assembly. (Units not providing rigid dowel pin design and with separate or attached bases not acceptable).

C. Door Fronts: Full or individual compartment solid doors shall be 3/4" thick. Fronts shall be edged with 3mm radius edge high impact extrusions. Automated hot melt adhesive application and trimming. Face laminates to be as those described in 2.01.A.

D. Cabinet Backs: Shall be in an integrated system of a 1/4" prefinished Pearl White MDF back captured in side and horizontal grooves. Unit back to be further integrated with attachment to 3/4" doweled-in mounting frames. Fixed backs are mechanically fastened into grooves and sealed with hot melt adhesive.

E. Adjustable Shelves: Shall be 3/4" thick. Shelves wider than 36" shall have steel channel stiffener bar for added strength. Shelving shall have end 4-point support for spans under 27". Spans above 27" shall have 5-point support with backs drilled to receive additional mid-span shelf support, reducing deflection under heavier loads.

F. Drawers: Four (4) sided full box design with separate attached front shall be provided. Drawer members shall be 3/4" thick with dowel pin construction at all four (4) corners. Drawer bottoms shall be 1/4" MDF trapped in groove four (4) edges as well as mechanically fastened. Entire drawer box to be Stevens Advantage TF laminated. (Drawers utilizing 1/2" members or with overlay applied bottoms, non-captured groove, or staple joint construction not acceptable.)

G. File Drawers: Shall be a four (4) sided box design with separate attached front. Drawer members shall be laminated and have dowel pin construction at all four (4) corners. Drawer bottoms shall be laminated 1/4" MDF core trapped in groove four (4) edges as well as mechanically fastened. File drawer sides shall include file hanging rails. Full extension ball bearing suspensions shall be BIFMA 120# load rated slides.

File drawers shall be Pearl White.

H. Folio Cabinets: Shall have adjustable dividers or shelves. 1/4" thick shelves shall be relocatable on 48mm (1 7/8" centers). Typical compartment openings shall be 1 5/8" high.

I. Instrument Storage Units: Having both width and depth dimensions larger than 30" shall be shipped factory assembled. Fastening methods shall allow field disassembly, permitting passage through restrictive corridors and doorways.

2.07 ADD COST OPTIONS FOR 5120 PERFORMING ARTS - MUSIC

Artisan Collection 128mm pulls in lieu of standard Essentials Collection.

Interior matching exterior laminate patterns or colors. Chosen from Stevens Advantage Select 2000 Laminate Color Selector (current version). Scuff-Gard™ and metal components standard Pearl finish.

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Special order Formica, Pionite, and Nevamar laminates for exterior and door front surfaces.

Tamper resistant thru-bolt hinge to door attachment.

Sound absorption interior back option available on open and Acousti-Grille door instrument storage units. (Corner, wheeled storage, and other non-compartmented units excluded.)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. The installer shall examine the job site and the conditions under which the work in this section is to be performed and notify the contractor in writing of any unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with work under this section until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the installer and in accordance with AWI's Quality Standards Illustrated (current edition) and Stevens Industries, Inc.'s Site Conditions.

B. Casework, countertops, and related materials to be conditioned to average prevailing humidity condition in installation areas prior to start of work.

C. Install casework and countertops with factory-trained supervision, authorized by manufacturer. Casework shall be installed plumb, level, true, and straight with no distortions (shim as required). Casework shall be securely attached to building structure with anchorage devices of appropriate type, size, and quantity to meet applicable codes, specifications, and safety conditions. Where casework and countertops abut other finished work, scribe and trim to accurate fit, and caulk as required.

D. Adjust casework and hardware so that doors and drawers operate smoothly without warp or bind. Lubricate operating hardware.

E. Repair, or remove and replace, defective work as directed upon completion of installation.

F. Advise project site superintendent of problems and precautions for protection of casework and countertops from damage by other trades until acceptance of the work by the owner.

G. Casework shall be provided with protection against soiling and deterioration during remainder of construction period.

END OF SECTION

ABS: Acetyl Butyl Styrene ANSI: American National Standards Institute ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials AWI: Architectural Woodwork Institute CLS: Cabinet Liner Surface BHMA: Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association BIFMA: The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association CARB: California Air Resources Board

CLS: Cabinet Liner Surface CNC: Computer Numerical Control HPL: High Pressure Laminate MDF: Medium Density Fiberboard NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association PSI: Pounds per Square Inch PVA: Polyvinyl Acetate SEFA: The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association TF: Thermofused

GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS

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3/4" Components: Rigid Construction with Doweled-In Fixed Shelves and Dividers for Maximum Strength and Security

Acousti-Grille Doors with 5-Knuckle Welded Hinges, Self Latching Hasp System, Heavy Gauge Frame and Length Wires with Powder Coated Finishes

Instrument Storage Unit Horizontal Shelves: Scuff-Gard™ Surfacing with Full Wrap One-Piece Nosing

3/4" Individual Solid Doors with 5-Knuckle Hinges and Self Latching Hasp System

Cabinet and Door Edges 3mm Radius Extrusions

Cabinet Components: Finished Ends and Fronts to be 3/4"-thick with (.028") HPL and CL Surfacing

4" Integral Toe Kick with Front and Back Members Doweled into Ends

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Acousti-Grille Doors with Welded Hinges and Thread-In Screw Bolt Attachment

Structural Frame Rails Doweled into Cabinet Ends

Scuff-Gard™ Surfacing on Instrument Storage Units

Fixed Back Captured in Groove, Mechanically Fastened and Hot Melt Glued

Option: Sound Absorption Interior Back Available on Open and Acousti-Grille Door Units

Rigid Structural Dowel Pin Construction Throughout

4" Integral Toe Kick with Front and Back Members Doweled into Ends

Standard Features:

Wilsonart standard laminates (.028") HPL extrusions Stevens Advantage Select 2000 edgebanding

5-knuckle hinges allowing 180° pivot swing components Pearl powder coated mechanism

Optional Features:

Essentials Collection selection (Stevens Advantage Select 2000 laminate patterns)

Nevamar laminates for exterior and door front surfaces door attachment option on open and Acousti-Grille door units

©2010 Stevens Industries, Inc.

Due to continuing product development, Stevens reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC.

704 West Main Street

Teutopolis, Illinois 62467

P: 217.540.3100 F: 217.540.3378 www.stevensadvantage.com

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