B.08.02.05__-_SOW_-_MOI_Barracks_Renovation_10_011010_6AUG19.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Europe District

APO AE 09049

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Statement of Work P2 Number: 462409

MOI Building Renovations Skopje, North Macedonia

Prepared by:

Design Section

Engineering Branch

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011010 Statement of Work MOI Building Renovations

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SECTION 011010

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS;

1 GENERAL

2 CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL (Not Applicable)

3 ARCHITECTURAL

4 STRUCTURAL

5 ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS

6 MECHANICAL

ATTACHMENTS

Att. # 1 Functional Layout Att. # 2 Dedication Plaque Att. # 3 Structural Calculation Guideline

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Request for Proposal (RFP) provides parameters for a design-build project for renovation work of the existing MOI building in Skopje, North Macedonia. The existing three-story masonry/concrete dormitory building with sloped roof must be renovated including exterior building improvements and interior renovations and space reconfigurations.

The first floor interior renovation is limited to the stairwell and mechanical/electrical rooms (rooms #110, 111, and 112) and new door construction from Corridor #113 to Male Toilet #109. Renovation and/or reconfiguration of the first floor classroom/training area (rooms #101-109, and 113) is not in the contract except of new door from Corridor #113 to Male Toilet #109. The two upper dormitory floors must be renovated completely to accommodate 56 PAX. Refer to the attached drawings for more information.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must deliver fully functional, turnkey type facilities (without furniture) as described in this document. The work includes - but is not limited to - design, demolition, fabrication, delivery, installation, construction, and site work. The facility and the installed equipment must be permanent construction.

The facility in this project must be complete and usable to meet codes and technical and functional requirements per this Statement of Work (SOW). The proposal price must include all design, calculations, approvals, certificates, fees, labor, material, equipment, direct overhead, indirect overhead, general and administrative expenses (G&A) and general conditions to complete this project as described in the SOW.

These design and product requirements are minimum requisites. Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.2.1 BASE ITEMS AND OPTIONAL ITEMS

This Statement of Work addresses the technical requirements necessary to complete all work associated with this project. For information and requirements regarding the allocation of pricing between elements of the work, refer to Specification Section 01 22 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES. The Schedule of Items identifies

06AUG2019 Page 3 of 40 the breakdown between the individual base items and optional items for all work identified in this Statement of Work, associated drawings, and attachments. All work as described in these documents is included in either the Base or Optional Items. Consider all items not specifically identified in the Optional Items as part of the Base Items.

1.3 FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND SPACE ADJACENCIES

Refer to the attached drawings for a depiction of the required functional areas and spatial adjacencies for the site and new facilities/structures.

Additional information and requirements can be found in Section 3.0 ARCHITECTURAL.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with “G” designation; submittals not having a “G” are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the “G” designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Pre-construction Submittals

Demolition Plan; G

Inspection Plan; G

SD-05 Design Data

65% Pre-Final Design; G, DO

95% Final Design; G, DO

100% Corrected Final Design; G, DO

SD-06 Test Reports

Test Results and Reports; FIO

1.4.1 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide a complete design package at each milestone, as described in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD. The milestones for this project are indicated above in Section 1.4 SUBMITTALS. The specific requirements of each milestone are described in each discipline-specific section of this Specification.

Submit all documents in electronic format (.pdf for text and calculations, .pdf and .dwg (AutoCAD, latest version) for drawings). See Specification 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for additional information.

1.4.2 TEST REPORTS

Provide all test results and reports identified in this SOW to the Government as a submittal in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Submittals will be considered for information only (FIO) submittals unless specifically identified as a submittal requiring government approval. Coordinate with the COR after award for the specific items to be included in the submittal register.

1.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and products used must be durable, heavy duty, industry standard. The equipment must be the manufacturer’s standard quality and must be compatible with

06AUG2019 Page 4 of 40 all other equipment and materials within the system or assembly. Equipment and materials must include all connections and accessories necessary to ensure operability and correct installation according to manufacturer’s requirements.

Provide a nameplate secured to each major piece of equipment. Each nameplate must have the manufacturer’s name, address, contact information, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number. The definition of a “major piece of equipment” is at the discretion of the COR.

1.5.1 LIFE-SPAN

Construction must have an expected life span of 25 years.

1.5.2 MAINTAINABILITY

Provide low maintenance materials and systems appropriate for the project climate and location.

1.5.3 OPERABILITY

Systems (including but not limited to architectural, electrical, communications, and mechanical systems) must be simple to operate and easy to maintain.

1.5.4 STANDARDIZATION

Provide standardized materials, products, equipment, and systems to minimize the requirements for replacement parts, storage facilities, and service requirements.

1.5.5 SOURCING

Use materials, products, equipment, and systems that can be replaced, repaired, maintained, and/or serviced locally.

1.6 DESIGN DIMENSIONS

The design must be developed using the metric system.

1.7 DESIGN CRITERIA

Project design, site facilities, utility systems and material standards must be in accordance with the latest editions of the Host Nation building codes. In the absence of Host Nation building codes, use the International Building Code (IBC) and codes, technical standards, and regulations referenced in this RFP.

While this RFP references various source standards and specifications, all design documents must meet Host Nation codes and requirements. It is the designer's responsibility to demonstrate that the Host Nation standard is equal to the cited standard or specifications being supplanted. Apply the more restrictive standards when conflicts arise between the requirements of this RFP and any referenced or other applicable codes, standards or regulations. If equivalency cannot be met, use the more stringent requirement and quote both codes verbatim in correspondence to the COR. The designer is responsible to determine the required material and execution standards where specific standards are not indicated.

Provide an electronic copy of the local Host Nation standards and building codes in their original language as related to facility design and construction.

1.8 DESIGN CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

The Contractor and the entire design team are required to participate in a design review conference for each design submittal. The Contractor must bring the personnel that developed the design submittal to any review conference.

All design review conferences must be held via teleconference or be reviewed and comments resolved via email.

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The Contractor is responsible for taking meeting minutes during each design review conference and submitting to the COR for information and approval.

The Contractor is responsible for evaluating all Government comments prior to each design review conference. The Contractor is responsible for resolving all Government comments from each design phase. The Contractor must provide annotated responses to each design review comment with the subsequent design submittal packages. Construction may not begin until all Government comments from all design phases have been resolved.

1.9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.9.1 THIRD PARTY INSPECTION SERVICES

Furnish independent 3rd party inspection services to inspect the electrical and structural construction features of the project. The 3rd party must not be the same company responsible for the electrical or structural installation. This is in addition to the Contractor Site Personnel Requirements contained in 01 45 05 CONTRACTOR SITE PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS. All testing is at the expense of the Contractor. Submit a plan for third party services to the COR. The inspection plan must be approved by the COR prior to construction.

1.9.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3rd Party inspectors must submit professional reports directly to the COR, without coordination with the Contractor, within 48 hours of the actual inspection. The report must contain the following at a minimum: names of all persons present for activity, listing and approval of all related materials, description of observed activity, and 10 photos (minimum resolution: 1504x1000) of the observed activity.

1.9.1.2 THIRD PARTY ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS

The electrical inspector must be a certified Master electrician or licensed degreed Electrical Engineer and have a minimum of 10 years' experience, 5 years in the country where the project work is performed. Submit the inspector’s CV (Resume) to the COR for Government approval.

The following inspections must be conducted at a minimum: all outlets, off-cover inspection of all panels, verify that GFCI is present on all panels, municipal power connections, lightning protection installations, and generator installations.

Submit a plan and schedule to be part of the QC Plan or a separate submittal to be tracked via the submittal register, indicating the inspection plan and timing.

1.9.1.3 THIRD PARTY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS

The structural inspector must be a licensed graduate engineer with 10 years of experience, 5 years in the country where the project work is performed. Required experience includes, but is not limited to, inspecting concrete moment frame, concrete foundations, roof system and rebar and form work. Submit the inspector’s CV (Resume) to the COR for Government approval.

Submit an inspection plan and schedule of inspections to be part of the QC Plan or a separate submittal to be tracked via the submittal register, indicating the inspection plan and timing.

The following inspections must be conducted at a minimum: Bearing capacity of foundation soils, formwork and rebar of foundations, concrete placement of foundations. Formwork, rebar and concrete pour of moment frame. No concrete may be placed in forms without a preceding rebar inspection report and verification of functioning vibration equipment.

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The inspector must review concrete test results and sign off on strength approvals.

1.9.2 PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

1.9.2.1 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTAINMNET

Seal the project area with construction barriers and dust partitions in order to contain construction dust and debris and maintain a clean environment outside of the work area. In addition to protections within the work area, provide temporary protection for all finishes from the entrance of the facility to each area of work. Patch and repairing any damage caused during construction. Coordinate the locations of barriers with the COR prior to the start of work.

1.9.2.2 PROTECTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

Protect all existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment that remain within the work area. Coordinate with the COR and the User for any special protection measures required for sensitive equipment. The Contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing any damage caused during construction. Either the Contractor or the COR may request to conduct a preconstruction survey of furniture, fixtures, and equipment with both the Contractor and Government representative present.

1.9.2.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL

Employ demolition and construction methods that minimize the production of sound and vibration. Coordinate the schedule of especially loud or disruptive activities with the COR prior to the start of work.

1.9.2.4 PROTECTION OF EGRESS AND LIFE SAFETY

The Contractor must not take actions that hinder existing egress paths or disrupt operation of life safety systems without prior coordination with the COR and all applicable authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). The Contractor is responsible for supplying signage or other protective measures as required by the COR or AHJ prior to impeding the egress path or life safety system.

END OF SECTION

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2.0 CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL

There is no civil or geotechnical work in the project.

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3.0 ARCHITECTURAL

3.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide and perform architectural design and construction services to complete the described renovation work in an existing MOI facility in Skopje, North Macedonia.

The facility is an existing three-story masonry/concrete dormitory building with sloped roof. Interior renovation of rooms #101-109, and 113 is not required by this contract. Refer to Section 1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION for more information.

Extensive coordination is required between the architectural work and the civil, geotechnical, structural, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical requirements of this project.

3.1.1 DESIGN

Provide a design and construction package that uses the space allocations, functional adjacencies, design details, and features given or referenced in this RFP. The design must incorporate all referenced codes and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for creating additional details as required to complete a full design. All details must conform to the requirements of this RFP and are subject to the approval of the COR. A functional layout has been attached for reference. The schematic plans are provided for diagrammatic purposes only and do not necessarily represent an approved floor plan or design. The Contractor is responsible for providing a design that meets all requirements of the User and the codes and criteria referenced in this Statement or Work.

3.1.2 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide all architectural submittals after contract award in accordance with Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD and Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Prepare and submit the documents listed below at the submittals indicated.

3.1.2.2 65% DESIGN SUBMISSION

Include the following drawings and reports as applicable to the project:

a. Code Summary – Provide a tabular code compliance summary indicating Host Nation and/or IBC life safety requirements for all new facilities;

b. Life Safety Plans – Provide plans depicting smoke/fire resistance ratings, egress routes, dead-end corridors, exits, and other aspects of life safety pertaining to the design;

c. Demolition Plans – Provide existing floor plans, indicating all demolition required;

d. Demolition Elevations – Provide existing building elevations, indicating all demolition required;

e. Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans, indicating room names, areas, and basic dimensions, scale 1:50;

f. Ceiling Plans – Provide reflected ceiling plans for all rooms, indicating ceiling materials and fixtures, scale 1:50;

g. Building Elevations – Provide all building elevations indicating all exterior materials;

h. Roof Plan – Provide a plan of all roof areas, indicating direction of slope and method of drainage;

i. Building Section – Indicate heights of critical building elements;

j. Wall Section - Provide a typical interior and exterior wall section for each building – describe wall materials;

k. Interior Elevations – Provide interior elevations of all bathrooms and built-in casework and kitchenettes, indicate critical heights of surfaces and plumbing fixtures and describe all materials and finishes;

l. Preliminary Design Analysis – Provide a narrative explaining the design and indicating how the design and materials meet the requirements of this SOW;

and

m. Specifications – Provide detailed explanations of requirements for all

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3.1.2.3 95% DESIGN SUBMISSION

The 95% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents essentially ready for construction by the D/B Contractor. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include the following drawings and reports as applicable to the project:

a. All documents from the 65% submittal updated to incorporate 65% review comments;

b. Wall Sections – Provide sufficient wall section(s) to indicate all materials and different conditions;

c. Section and Plan Details – Provide details of critical building intersections;

d. Window and Door Schedule – Provide a schedule of all windows and doors, indicating sizes, hardware, and operation;

e. Stair Section and Details;

f. Finish Schedule – Indicate all proposed finishes;

g. Final Design Analysis – Provide a finalized narrative describing all work to be performed on the project and how it meets the functional and code requirements of the project. Provide product specific manufacturer information (brochures, technical information, cut sheets) for all materials and products to be provided/installed; and

h. Final Specifications – Provide line items and detailed descriptions of all work to be performed.

3.1.2.4 100% DESIGN SUBMISSION

The 100% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents ready for construction by the D/B Contractor. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include all drawings, specifications and calculations from the 95% Submittal updated to incorporate all previous review comments.

3.2 TECHNICAL CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

Design and construct the project in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 1.7 DESIGN CRITERIA.

3.2.1 LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Design must meet all Host Nation and local Fire Suppression System codes and requirements.

All structures to be provided must have exits and means of egress that comply with current Host Nation codes and standards, or in accordance with US codes and standards.

In the absence of Host Nation codes and standards, for individual concerns of Life Safety the Contractor must follow appropriate US codes and standards, including the International Building Code (IBC).

3.2.2 HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Handicapped accessibility requirements do not apply.

3.3 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

Provide the functional areas described below. The total net functional area of the facility must be approximately 980 square meters. The Contractor is responsible for measuring all rooms and verifying all room sizes. All areas provided are approximations.

3.3.1 FIRST FLOOR

Provide renovations in the following functional areas:

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Room # Room Name Function Approximate

Size (m2) 110 Mech/Elec Mechanical and electrical utility space 10 111 Mech/Elec Mechanical and electrical utility space 30 112 Stair Interior circulation and egress 24

- Exterior Stair Exterior circulation and egress -

Provide new door from Corridor #113 to Male Toilet #109.

Total net first floor renovations are approximately 64 m2.

3.3.2 SECOND FLOOR

Renovate/reconfigure the second floor to provide the following functional areas:

Room # Room Name Function Approximate

Size (m2) 201 Bedroom (20 PAX) Open sleeping room for 20 persons 80 202 Hall Horizontal circulation 8 203 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

204 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 205 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 15 206 Storage Private storage 2.33 207 Storage Private storage 2.33 208 Hall Horizontal circulation 6 209 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

210 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 211 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 14 212 Storage Private storage 2.33 213 Storage Private storage 2.33 214 Hall Horizontal circulation 6 215 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

216 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 217 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 14 218 Storage Private storage 2.33 219 Storage Private storage 2.33 220 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 16 221 Storage Private storage 2 222 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

223 Storage Private storage 2 224 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 16 225 Storage Storage 12 226 Laundry Shared laundry facility 12 227 Bathroom Shared male bathroom with three (3) toilets, three (3) showers, four (4) sinks, and three (3) urinals

228 Janitor Storage for cleaning equipment with one

(1) mop sink

229 Kitchen/Break Break room with kitchenette 30

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230 Stair Interior circulation and egress 24 231 Corridor Interior circulation and egress 76 232 Corridor Interior circulation and egress 4

- Exterior Stair Exterior circulation and egress -

The net second floor renovations are approximately 458 m2.

3.3.3 THIRD FLOOR

Renovate/reconfigure the third floor to provide the following functional areas:

Room # Room Name Function Approximate

Size (m2) 301 Bedroom (20 PAX) Open sleeping room for 20 persons 80 302 Hall Horizontal circulation 8 303 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

304 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 305 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 15 306 Storage Private storage 2.33 307 Storage Private storage 2.33 308 Hall Horizontal circulation 6 309 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

310 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 311 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 14 312 Storage Private storage 2.33 313 Storage Private storage 2.33 314 Hall Horizontal circulation 6 315 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

316 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 18 317 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 14 318 Storage Private storage 2.33 319 Storage Private storage 2.33 320 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 16 321 Storage Private storage 2 322 Bathroom Toilet and shower room serving 2 bedrooms with one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower

323 Storage Private storage 2 324 Bedroom (1 PAX) Private sleeping room for 1 person 16 325 Storage Storage 12 326 Laundry Shared laundry facility 12 327 Bathroom Shared male bathroom with three (3) toilets, three (3) showers, four (4) sinks, and three (3) urinals

328 Janitor Storage for cleaning equipment with one

(1) mop sink

329 Kitchen/Break Break room with kitchenette 30 330 Stair Interior circulation and egress 24 331 Corridor Interior circulation and egress 76 332 Corridor Interior circulation and egress 4

- Exterior Stair Exterior circulation and egress -

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The net second floor renovations are approximately 458 m2.

3.4 DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor is responsible for the following specific tasks required for the construction of this facility.

3.4.1 DEMOLITION

The Contractor is responsible for all required demolition as indicated in this scope.

3.4.1.1 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL

All demolished materials must be abated and disposed of in accordance with local laws, codes and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for all required testing before, during and after demolitions as well as for all required compliance with safety standards.

Submit a Demolition Plan to be part of the QC Plan or a separate submittal to be tracked via the submittal register, indicating the demolition, abatement, and disposal methods.

3.4.1.2 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

The existing roofing is to be assumed to contain asbestos.

The Contractor is responsible to conduct additional surveys of the site and determine if hazardous materials exist. If hazardous materials are found to exist, immediately notify the COR, and provide the COR with the results of the relevant sampling and testing. Provide the hazardous material report to the COR no later than 30 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for information and approval.

3.4.2 BUILDING SYSTEM AND MATERIALS

The intent of this RFP is to allow the Contractor the maximum flexibility to design and construct this facility in an economical manner without sacrificing good engineering practices, quality materials and systems. The Government requires low or no maintenance finish materials to the greatest extent possible. Building materials as described herein for roofing, walls, ceilings, doors, windows and floors are minimum requirements and may require revision based on code compliance and criteria.

Design the architectural elements of this facility to withstand all site-specific environmental conditions such as wide seasonal temperature swings, local wind, rain, snow and earthquake conditions. All architectural features must be appropriately braced for anticipated seismic activity. The Contractor may propose alternate building materials to meet the facility’s requirements, but final selection of materials is subject to the approval of the COR. Consider economics not only in the initial acquisition, but also in the future maintenance of the materials, when selecting materials and building systems to be incorporated into the project. When requested, the Contractor must provide documentation demonstrating that a chosen alternative material is life cycle cost effective.

3.4.2.1 FIRE PROTECTION RATINGS OF INTERIOR FINISHES

All interior finishes must conform to Host Nation fire protection standards/requirements or equivalent US standards/requirements.

3.4.2.2 ACOUSTICAL DESIGN

Doors, walls, floors, and ceilings must meet the minimum sound protection per Host Nation requirements.

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3.4.2.3 THERMAL INSULATION

Provide thermal insulation in accordance with Host Nation and local requirements.

3.4.2.4 CORROSION PREVENTION

All exterior materials and finishes must be appropriate for continuous exterior exposure. All materials susceptible to UV degradation must contain UV inhibitors.

Provide corrosion resistant coatings on all materials susceptible to corrosion.

Coatings must applied in the factory prior to delivery to the maximum extent practicable. Physically separate dissimilar metals with non-conductive hardware.

Do not install aluminum in direct contact with concrete. Treat all exterior wood with preservatives where it is contact with concrete. Cover all exterior wood with metal flashing or exterior grade paint. Do not install wood in contact with soil.

3.4.3 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORK

3.4.3.1 EXTERIOR WALL INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EIFS)

Install new exterior insulation finish system (EIFS) with new mineral wool thermal insulation, stucco and paint. Clean base material of all dirt, grease, screws and other metal particles and other residue. Remove existing stucco. Install exterior insulation system consisting of insulation boards, to include mineral lightweight plaster and fiberglass reinforcing net. Also install EIFS system on the building base and above-grade concrete stem walls. Thermal insulation must be continuous to a level below interior ground floor slab. Protect adjacent windows and doors including frame with polyethylene foil taped on to prevent stains and damages during the plastering work. Additionally dowel the boards. Provide all necessary caulking, expansion joints, thresholds, base - and corner rails, diagonal fiberglass-reinforcing fabric at the window and door corners and end flashing at eaves. Use products from a single system, by a single manufacturer, which are certified by the manufacturer to be suitable for the purpose. This also applies to the paint. Apply products in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The work must include all necessary sealing e.g. at windowsills. The thermal insulation thickness must be at least 100 mm. The U-value must meet local energy saving regulations but be not more than 0.40. Provide thermal insulation stripes at window and door reveals. Submit a sample of the insulation system along with the manufacturer's catalog data including installation instructions, typical details and product data for COR's acceptance.

3.4.3.2 EXTERIOR WALL BASE

Remove existing plaster from exterior wall base and above-grade stem walls (exterior walls below ground floor slab). Pressure steam clean exterior wall surfaces after plaster has been removed. Allow for drying of wall surface. Close cracks and holes in exterior walls above grade level. Provide new cement plaster on building base up to exterior wall surface described above. Paint/coat as described above except with special cement based coating which is water resistive and suited for building base application.

3.4.3.3 EXTERIOR DOORS

Replace all existing exterior doors and frames IAW functional requirements.

Provide new factory finished hollow metal exterior thermal break doors and frames.

Provide all necessary hardware for all doors including panic hardware locking mechanisms and fully mortised locksets. All door seams must be sealed. Exterior doors must include a commercially manufactured threshold with a vinyl or silicone rubber weather stripping insert in the face of the stop. Weather stripping must be held in an extruded non-ferrous metal housing. All doors must have heavy-duty closers. The Contractor must size closers in accordance with the specific door application and size, and with manufacturer's recommendations. All doors and frames must meet local energy saving regulations.

3.4.3.4 EXTERIOR WINDOWS

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Demolish all existing and provide new windows and frames IAW functional requirements, see attached floor plans. Provide new PVC windows and frames.

Windows must be 6-chamber PVC thermal break windows factory finished commercial grade with surround frame, tilt and turn. All windows must be 100% operable and they must meet life safety requirements. Accessories and hardware includes drip sills, hinges, lever handles and latch lock. Anchor and secure window frames on masonry walls as recommended by the manufacturer to meet the wind and seismic loads. Caulk all joints between window frames and building with sealant to provide a watertight installation and proper finish. All windows must have insulated double glazing and must meet host nation energy saving codes and regulations.

3.4.3.5 EXTERIOR WINDOW SILLS

Remove all existing window sills. Provide new window sills that match the thickness of new EIFS system for all windows. Install exterior, factory finished, powder coated aluminum window sills. The window sills must match the color of window frames. Caulk all joints (see exterior doors above) between window frames and building with sealant to provide a watertight installation and proper finish.

3.4.3.6 METAL ROOFING

Remove existing asbestos containing roofing to include roof lathing and entire roof structure. Provide new roof structure IAW structural requirements of this RFP. Provide new roof waterproofing foil, lathing, counter lathing, and new metal roofing for the entire roof. Provide snow guards on the roof over the entrances and perimeter pavement. Steel or aluminum roofing must be factory finished and must have minimum thickness of 0.60 mm. New roof must have a minimum slope of 33% (4:12). Install as required by the manufacturer. Metal roof must have 20 years warranty. Color to be accepted by COR.

3.4.3.7 ROOF GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS AND FLASHING

Provide new flashing, roof gutters, and downspouts. Provide new roof galvanized zinc alloy gutters, downspouts and roof flashing. Materials must be selected in regards to galvanic corrosion. Plastic or PVC gutters and downspouts or other roof accessories and materials will not be accepted.

3.4.3.8 ATTIC THERMAL INSULATION

Provide new vapor barrier and thermal insulation (160 mm, thermal conductivity group 040) on the top of the attic floor structure. Roof and wall insulation must be continuous to eliminate thermal breaks.

3.4.3.9 ATTIC ACCESS

Remove existing interior metal attic access ladder. Provide new access for roof attic from the floor underneath. Provide thermally insulated attic access hatch with sliding ladder.

3.4.3.10 EXTERIOR EGRESS STAIRWELL

Provide new exterior galvanized steel egress stairs and stair landings. New galvanized steel handrails, fall protection guardrails, and foundations must be provided. Provide new reinforced concrete retaining walls and structural elements IAW structural section of this RFP. New exterior stairs require snow protection to be fully functional throughout the year without exit doors being blocked by snow or ice. Landings and treads must be designed to drain and/or shed water. Provide new sloped metal roof canopy over stairs. Provide canopy with gutters and downspouts with rain leaders/splash blocks to provide rainwater drainage away from the building. The new egress stairwell must be in compliance with host nation fire protection and life safety requirements.

3.4.3.11 CANOPIES

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Existing canopies over the main entrance and entrance to the mechanical room must be removed and replaced with new canopies. New canopies must be steel or aluminum frame construction, with safety glass panels or closed surface corrugated metal.

Provide gutters and downspouts for canopies.

3.4.3.12 REPAIR EXTERIOR ENTRY STEPS

Existing exterior landings, steps and integrated steel doormat in front of the main entrance and entrance to the mechanical room must be repaired/replaced.

Existing terrazzo must be refinished and new galvanized doormat provided.

3.4.3.13 EXTERIOR METAL

All new exterior metal must be painted. Clean and paint all new metal elements that have not received a factory applied finish in the field. All existing metal elements showing evidence of corrosion or having failing coatings must be cleaned and painted in the field. Scrape and clean all surfaces to remove rust and dirt before painting. Paint system must be one coat of rust inhibitive primer and two coats of finish for all surfaces that are not painted. Finish coat paint must be an alkyd base paint. Submit colors for review and approval by the COR.

3.4.4 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORK

Provide the following interior architectural systems. (NOTE: Interior renovation of the first floor rooms #101-109, and 113 are not in contract.)

3.4.4.1 INTERIOR WALLS

Provide new interior partition walls IAW functional requirements. Provide penetration openings (for example for ventilation, piping and cables) as required by other sections and drawings of this RFP. Fire stopping for penetrations must be provided as required by the host nation fire protection codes and requirements.

3.4.4.2 INTERIOR WALL PLASTER

Provide new plaster for all new solid CMU and masonry walls. Patch existing plaster in all rooms and areas. 30% of existing plaster is damaged and must be replaced.

3.4.4.3 INTERIOR WALL FINISHES - PAINT

Paint all interior walls - except the walls covered with ceramic tiles - with a minimum of two coats of latex enamel paint over compatible primer. Paint must be lead free, water resistive and open to vapor diffusion. All paint must be washable after drying. All paint colors must be approved by COR.

3.4.4.4 INTERIOR WALL FINISHES - CERAMIC TILE

Glazed ceramic wall tiles must be provided 2 meter high from finished floors in all toilets, bathrooms and kitchenettes. Tiles must be size 30x30 cm minimum. All walls in toilets and bathrooms must be protected coated with elastomeric waterproofing membrane half meter high above floors. Ceramic wall tiles must be provided on window sills in all rooms / areas to receive ceramic wall tiles. Tiles must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions with appropriate grout-filled joints. Color and pattern must be selected by COR.

3.4.4.5 INTERIOR WINDOW ACCESSORIES

Provide the following accessories on all windows.

3.4.4.5.1 INTERIOR WINDOW SILLS

Provide terrazzo interior window sills at all windows except walls with ceramic tiles.

3.4.4.5.2 WINDOW COVERINGS

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Provide a surface mounted curtain rod over all windows. Curtain rod must be steel or aluminum and be adequately sized to span the window without sagging once curtains have been installed.

3.4.4.6 INTERIOR DOORS

Provide new single wooden doors and steel frames for all rooms except electrical/mechanical rooms. Provide metal door with metal frames for electrical/mechanical rooms. All hardware must meet the fire rating assemblies for the doors and frames. Provide standard door 45mm thickness. All doors must have solid stainless steel kick-plates. Provide moisture resistant doors and door frames for all bathrooms and kitchenettes. Paint all interior doors and frames using one coat primer and two coats of a finish paint. Color must be approved by

COR.

3.4.4.7 DOOR HARDWARE

All hardware must be heavy-duty. Finish must be brushed chrome. All hardware must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions. Each door must have the following hardware as a minimum:

a. Three metal butt hinges;

b. One floor or wall mounted doorstopper, as appropriate;

c. Lever latch handles;

d. Door closer (where required by fire code or as stated elsewhere in this document);

e. Thresholds for all exterior doors; and

f. Solid kick plate (stainless steel fastened with stainless steel screws and

NOT glued).

All doors must have a mortise lockset. All locksets must be keyed to one master key system. Panic hardware and smoke tight fire rated doors in egress routes must be provided as required by the Host Nation life safety requirements.

3.4.4.8 HORIZONTAL WATERPROOFING AGAINST MOISTURE FROM OUTSIDE

Apply waterproofing on all ground floor slabs in the building. Apply liquid proof coating with fabric reinforcement corner strips in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Apply on floors before installing new screed. The Contractor must provide photographic documentation to the COR showing the application of the waterproofing material.

3.4.4.9 SCREED AND FLOOR SLABS

Remove all floors with wooden and ceramic tile floors down to the structural slabs. Provide impact resistant (Poly Urethane) thermal insulation with edge strips and floating cement screed. Provide new leveling screed where required. All rooms and areas at one floor must be at same finished floor level, independent of floor finish material provided. Minimum screed thickness must not be less than 45mm unless a special industry type screed is installed that, per manufacturer instructions, allows for lesser thickness.

3.4.4.10 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING

New non-slip ceramic tile flooring and baseboards must be provided for all toilets, bathrooms, and kitchenettes. Tiles must be size 30x30 cm minimum. Color and pattern must match existing tiles and must be accepted by COR. Ceramic tile flooring in wet rooms/areas must be protected coated with elastomeric waterproofing membrane on the concrete slabs and turn up half meter high above floor. Tiles must be provided with joints of 3mm. Joints must be filled with water resistive grout. Joints between wall and floor must NOT be filled with grout but with permanent elastic silicone. Color of grout and silicone must match and must be approved by COR.

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3.4.4.11 TERRAZZO TILE FLOORING

Repair and refinish existing terrazzo tile flooring and base tiles in existing corridors and stairwell.

3.4.4.12 EPOXY FLOOR COATING

Provide heavy duty, industry standard epoxy coating for all storages, laundry rooms and electrical/mechanical rooms. Finished floor surface must be absolutely level, smooth and even. Epoxy compound must be installed with primer and system specific leveling compound as required by manufacturer. Color must be as approved by the COR.

3.4.3.13 NON-SLIP PVC FLOORING

Provide new non-slip PVC flooring and baseboards for all bedrooms. Color and pattern must be accepted by COR.

3.4.4.14 SUSPENDED CEILINGS

Provide new suspended ceilings in all rooms and areas except stairwells. Provide and install all required components for a suspended acoustic tile ceiling system including mounting and supports of light fixtures. Provide moisture resistant ceilings for toilets, bathrooms, janitor closets, and kitchens.

3.4.4.15 STAIRWELL HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS

Demolish existing and provide new steel handrails and guardrails for interior stairwell in accordance with host nation life safety requirements.

3.4.4.16 BATHROOM AND TOILET ACCESSORIES

Provide bathroom and toilet accessories as described below. All bathroom and toilet accessories must be made from corrosion resistant materials and have corrosion resistant, concealed fasteners. All bathroom and toilet accessories made from the same material must be finished to match. For toilet and plumbing fixtures, see Section 6.0 MECHANICAL. Submit data sheets and color/finish for all bathroom and toilet accessories to the COR for review and approval.

3.4.4.16.1 MIRRORS

Provide glass mirrors with metal frames over each sink. Mirrors must have a minimum thickness of 4 mm. Size must be approximately 450 x 1000 mm (width x height). Mirrors must be securely fastened to the wall using concealed metal fasteners.

3.4.4.16.2 SOAP HOLDER

Provide one metal soap holder for each sink and shower. Soap holder must be surface mounted with mechanical fasteners.

3.4.4.16.3 TOILET PARTITIONS

Provide toilet partitions for minimum compartment width 90cm. Depth must be 1.2m for door opening outwards of the compartment / 1.5m for door opening into compartment. Toilet partitions must be durable, water resistive and easy to clean, smooth washable surface. Toilet partitions must have toilet compartment doors (min. with 60cm). All toilet partition walls and doors must be min. 2 m high.

Panel edges must be provided with U-shaped aluminum or stainless steel profiles and partition panels must be mounted min. 15 cm off the floor. Fastening of panel type partitions to walls must also be with U-shaped profiles as described above.

3.4.4.16.4 TOILET TISSUE DISPENSER

Provide one, two-roll metal toilet tissue dispenser at each toilet. Toilet tissue dispenser must be surface mounted with horizontal dispensing.

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3.4.4.16.5 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER

Paper toilet dispensers with capacity of 450 C-fold paper hand towels each must be provided in each bathroom and toilet, and must be surface mounted with horizontal dispensing.

3.4.4.16.6 TOWEL BAR

Provide two surface mounted metal towel bars in each bathroom between private bedrooms. Towel bars must be sized to fit two bath towels.

3.4.4.16.7 GARMENT HOOKS

Provide heavy duty, commercial grade, stainless steel double-hooks. Unless indicated otherwise, mount two garment hooks in each shared bathroom and on the inside of each toilet cubicle door. Provide one garment hook in each bedroom for each occupant. Provide two garment hooks at each shower.

3.4.4.16.8 WASTE RECEPTACLE

Provide steel waste receptacles in each bathroom and toilet room. Receptacles must be designed for surface mounting or free standing, painted, with reusable liner.

Capacity must be not less than 20 Liters.

3.4.4.16.9 SHOWER CURTAIN RODS

Provide stainless steel shower curtain rods at each shower in a private bath (refer to attached floor plans). Shower curtain rods must be wall mounted with concealed mechanical fasteners. Mount shower curtain rods 2.0 m above shower floor.

3.4.4.17 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES

Provide the following miscellaneous accessories in sizes and quantities as described below. Ensure all mounting surfaces have the appropriate structure for the weight and expected use of each accessory.

3.4.4.17.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Provide fire extinguishers as required by Host Nation code. Fire extinguishers must be of the ABC type, installed surface mounted wall cabinets. Label cabinets in the local language.

3.4.4.18 CASEWORK

Provide the following casework. Provide samples of all materials and colors to COR for approval.

3.4.4.18.1 BUILT-IN KITCHENETTES

Provide built-in kitchens in each Kitchen/Break room (room #229 and 329).

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to provide utilities for all required equipment. At a minimum, each kitchen must include the following:

a. Built-in base cabinets with drawers and adjustable shelves;

b. Countertops;

c. Built-in upper cabinets with adjustable shelves;

d. Self-rimming stainless steel sink with drain board;

e. One (1) microwave oven (capacity 30 liter, power output 900 W, energy rating

A+, color white);

f. Two (2) cooking plates;

g. One (1) refrigerator (140 liter capacity, energy rating A+, color white);

and

h. Kitchen hood (min. 60 cm wide).

3.4.4.18.2 BASE CABINETS

Provide base cabinets constructed from laminate-clad plywood. All built-in cabinet materials must be formaldehyde-free and resistant to chemicals (no negative change

06AUG2019 Page 19 of 40 of color). Configure base cabinets with one drawer over each door. Base cabinets must be a minimum of 600 mm deep. Except in base cabinets under sinks, provide two shelves in all base cabinets. Install false fronts in lieu of drawers at base cabinets under sinks. Construct all base cabinets with a toe base. Attach drawers to telescoping rails with ball bearing slides and silent stops that allow full drawer depth to be pulled from base cabinets. Provide doors with concealed hinges.

Provide drawer and door pulls constructed form a corrosion resistant metal. All pulls must be a minimum of 300 mm long. Provide filler panels as required. Anchor base cabinets to floor and wall.

3.4.4.18.3 COUNTERTOPS

Provide countertops constructed from solid surface polymer. Countertops must be minimum 40mm thick. Provide minimum 100 mm x 15 mm back and side splashes on all countertops adjacent to walls. Countertops must have a 20 mm overhang. Coordinate openings in countertops for sinks, refer to Section 6.0 MECHANICAL. Coordinate height of base cabinetry with thickness of countertops to provide 900 mm finished height at countertop.

3.4.4.18.4 UPPER CABINETS

Provide upper cabinets to match base cabinets. Provide double-door upper cabinets with opposing doors. Upper cabinets must be as wide as base cabinets. Upper cabinets must be minimum 800 mm tall and mounted to provide a minimum 455 mm clearance above counter. All hardware on upper cabinets must match base cabinets.

Provide each upper cabinet with two adjustable shelves. Anchor upper cabinets to walls.

3.4.4.19 EXPOSED PIPES

Paint all exposed ferrous piping. Paint system must be one coat of rust inhibitive primer and two coats of finish for all pipes that are not painted. Pipes that are already painted must be cleaned and painted with adequate coats to provide uniformity with newly painted surfaces. Finish coat paint must be an alkyd base paint. Submit data sheets and colors for all paints to the COR for review and approval.

3.4.5 SIGNAGE

3.4.5.1 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

Provide interior signage for each room as indicated below. Sign plate must be factory finish made from acrylic plastic with holes to fasten sign on walls with screws and expansion shield. Sign must be allowed for inserting changeable card stock paper of room number or room name. Mounting height of room sign must be 1.5 meter from floor. Sign color and letter must be selected by COR.

3.4.5.2 EXTERIOR DEDICATION PLAQUE

Provide a dedication plaque approximately 600 mm wide x 450 mm high fabricated from powder coated aluminum with permanent printed 18 mm high, “Arial“ font letters as indicated below. Adhesive applied images or text are not acceptable.

Provide the emblem of the United States European Command between two flag emblems, one flag of the United States of America and one of the Republic of North Macedonia. Plaque location and mounting height to be directed by COR.

The exterior dedication plaque must have text similar to the following in both English and the Host Nation language: “The Renovation of this building was accomplished as a partnership between the people of the United States of America and the people of the Republic of North Macedonia, with support from the United States European Command and the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy Republic of North Macedonia.” Provide the year of project completion below the text. Coordinate the final dedication plaque verbiage and graphics with the COR prior to procuring the sign.

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See attached dedication plaque template for reference.

3.4.6. FINAL CLEAN-UP

Clean all areas impacted by the work under this project. This includes all rooms where renovation work was completed and all circulation paths (corridors, vestibules, etc.) leading to work areas from building entrances. Follow the cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturers for all building material and equipment. Follow the application instructions provided by all cleaning agent manufacturers. Provide all devices and tools required for the performance of the work to include all necessary additional scaffolding and ladders. Remove all temporary protective coatings left in place during construction. Liquid cleaners must not contain any volatile organic content (VOC).

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4.0 STRUCTURAL

4.1 GENERAL

The Contractor must provide and perform structural engineering design and construction services as required to provide a complete, accessible, functional and usable project.