Technical_Spec.pdf

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

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NAVIGATION SIGNAGE

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Shop Inspection

1.2.2 Navigation Signage

1.2.3 Wind Pressure Requirements

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.6 WARRANTY

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

2.2 TOLERANCES

2.3 SIGN MATERIALS

2.4 GRAPHICS FOR SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

2.4.1 Graphics

2.5 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

2.6 SHOP FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

2.6.1 Factory Workmanship

2.6.2 Dissimilar Materials

2.6.3 Shop Painting

2.7 COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Protection and Cleaning

3.2 SECURITY

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3. 3 Technical Representative

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NAVIGATION SIGNAGE

PART 1 GENERAL

The work covered by this contract consists of furnishing all equipment, materials, labor, and supplies required for fabricating signs for Kentucky Lock, Pickwick Lock, Wilson Lock, Wheeler Lock, Guntersville Lock, Nickajack Lock, Chickamauga lock, Watts Bar Lock, Fort Loudoun Lock, Melton Hill Lock.

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering all signs to location specify herein ready for installation. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies before begining any work.

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2015; Errata 1 2015; Errata 2 2016) Structural Welding Code - Steel

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A123/A123M (2015) Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM A653/A653M (2015; E 2016) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A924/A924M (2017a) Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Shop Inspection

The Government reserves the right to participate in an inspection of the Contractor's shop to assure compliance with the contract specifications.

The Contractor shall notify the Technical Representative prior to sign fabrication to schedule the shop inspection.

1.2.2 Navigation Signage

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All navigation signage must be provided by a single manufacturer.

Exterior signage must be of the design, detail, sizes, types, and message content shown on the drawings, must conform to the requirements specified. Submit navigation signage schedule in electronic media with spread sheet format. Spread sheet must include sign type, message and quantity. Signs must be complete with lettering, framing as detailed, related components and instruction for a complete installation.

1.2.3 Wind Pressure Requirements

Signage must be designed to withstand a wind pressure of 35 PSF. Submit design analysis and supporting calculations performed in support of specified signage.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following:

Shop Drawings

Delivery/Shipping Plan; G

Detail Drawings; G Provide complete detail drawings for all signs and components meeting the requirements of the attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Manual EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b Appendix B. Details shall include mounting brackets and attachments.

Product Data

Installation Letters of certification shall be provided for all aluminum panels.

Navigation Signage; G

Wind Pressure Requirements

Samples

Signage Samples; G Provide 6 inch by 6 inch samples of sign backing material, reflective material, and sign lettering representing all color codes.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

Signs, plaques, and dimensional letters must be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products. Items of equipment must essentially duplicate equipment that has been in satisfactory use at least 2 years prior to quote due date.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Package signs and components in accordance with the attached "U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Manual EP 310-1-6b Appendix B -

MATERIALS AND

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SPECIFICATIONS." Materials must be wrapped for shipment and storage, delivered to the jobsite in manufacturer's original packaging, and stored in a clean, dry area in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Notify the Technical Representative (Sovireak In, phone number:

615-736-7950) or Contracting Officer at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of delivery of the structures. Store material above ground on platforms, skids, or other supports. Protect material from dirt, oil, and other foreign matter. Drain material so that water is never in constant contact with the surface. Employ handling methods that do not result in damage to components during fabrication, assembly, loading, shipment, and unloading of components. Replace damaged material with new material or repair using a procedure approved by the Government. Protect completed assemblies/structures from the environment. Shipping of the structures is at the Contractor's expense. Deliver all structures to the address listed below. Coordinate delivery through the Technical Representative or Contracting Officer. Arrange structures on the delivery vehicles such that no damage occurs during shipping. Direct all slings and lifting lugs

up. Submit a Delivery/Shipping Plan showing orientation and locations of structures on the delivery vehicles prior to shipment for Government approval. Government can assist contractor to unload the signs with a 2.5 tons forklift. If the (2.5) tons forklift is not suffice to unload the signs, contractor is responsible for unloading.

Delivery addresses:

1. Kentucky Lock 265 Kentucky Lock Road Grand Riveres, KY 40245

2. Pickwick Landing Lock 850 Carolina Lane Counce, TN 38326

3. Wilson Lock 704 S. Wilson Dam Road Florence, AL 35630

4. General Joe Wheeler Lock

100 HWY 101

Rogersville, AL 35652

5. Guntersville Lock 3780 Guntersville Dam Road Grant, AL 35747

6. Nickajack Lock 3490 TVA Road Jasper, TN 37347

7. Chickamauga Lock 5400 Lake Resort Dr.

Chattanooga, TN 37415

8. Watts Bar Lock 185 Watts Bar Landing Lane Decatur, TN 37322

9. Fort Loudoun Lock

6699 HWY 321 S.

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Lenoir City, TN 3777210.

Melton Hill Lock

6699 HWY 321 S.

Lenoir City, TN 37772

1.6 WARRANTY

Manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a one year period must be provided.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

Signage fabrication shall comply with the requirements of the attached U.

S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Manual EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b. No modification of any kind shall be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer. All materials shall be new and of first quality. Materials shall meet or exceed the standards and specifications. Factory seconds shall not be accepted.

2.2 TOLERANCES

b. Shop tolerances shall not exceed plus or minus 1/16 inches. Tolerances include, but are not limited to, overall dimensions, alignment of mounting hardware and adherence to graphic formats.

2.3 SIGN MATERIALS

Required sign types and specifications, pursuant to the attached U. S Army Corps of Engineer EP 310 -1-6a and EP 310-1-6b Appendix B - MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS, are shown in the contract drawings. Signs shall be constructed with face sheet and framework as shown for each sign. Screws shall be commercial quality and of sizes shown.

All materials shall comply with the items provided in the attached Sign Materials and Manufacturers List (EP 310-1-6b Appendix E - REFERENCE MATERIAL), or approved equal. These products and materials have demonstrated capability to comply with standards and specifications as specified in the Sign Standards Manual.

2.4 GRAPHICS FOR SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

2.4.1 Graphics

Signage graphics must conform to the following:

a. All typesetting shall comply with standards for the use of Haas Helvetica Regular, Helvetica Medium, and Helvetica Bold, as described in Appendix D of the Sign Standards Manual. No modifications shall be permitted.

b. All computer-generated graphics shall comply with the specifications as described in Appendix Band D, including

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c. Computer-generated symbols digitized from artwork provided in the Sign Standards Manual must match one-to-one the original artwork when placed on samples cut from rubylith film. Digitized symbols should be kept on file by the Contractor for reproduction in any size required.

d. Formats and graphics for non-catalog, custom made signs shall be kept on file for a period of one year by the Contractor for future reproduction without any additional make-up cost.

2.5 ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

Contractor must provide panel to panel attachments, panel to sign post mounting hardware (brackets). The quatity of panels to sign post mounting hardware (brackets) is based on attaching the sign panels to the post;

post are spaced every two (2) feet center to center. Exposed anchor and fastener materials must be compatible with metal to which applied and must match in color and finish and must be non-rusting, non-corroding, and non-staining. Exposed fasteners must be tamper-proof.

2.6 SHOP FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

2.6.1 Factory Workmanship

Work must be assembled in the shop, as far as practical, ready for installation at the site. Work that cannot be shop assembled must be given a trial fit in the shop to ensure proper field assembly. Holes for bolts and screws must be drilled or punched. Drilling and punching must produce clean, true lines and surfaces. Welding to or on structural steel must be in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M . Welding must be continuous along the entire area of contact. Exposed welds must be ground smooth.

Exposed surfaces of work must have a smooth finish and exposed riveting must be flush. Fastenings must be concealed where practical. Items specified to be galvanized must be by hot-dip process after fabrication if practical. Galvanization must be in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM A653/A653M , as applicable. Other metallic coatings of steel sheet must be in accordance with ASTM A924/A924M . Joints exposed to the weather must be formed to exclude water. Drainage and weep holes must be included as required to prevent condensation buildup.

2.6.2 Dissimilar Materials

Where dissimilar metals are in contact, or where aluminum is in contact with concrete, mortar, masonry, wet or pressure-treated wood, or absorptive materials subject to wetting, the surfaces must be protected with a coat of asphalt varnish or a coat of zinc-molybdate primer to prevent galvanic or corrosive action.

2.6.3 Shop Painting

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Surfaces of miscellaneous metal work, except nonferrous metal, corrosion resisting steel, and zinc-coated work, must be given one coat of zinc-molybdate primer or an approved rust-resisting treatment and metallic primer in accordance with manufacturer's standard practice. Surfaces of items to be embedded in concrete must not be painted. Upon completion of work, damaged surfaces must be recoated.

2.7 COLOR, FINISH, AND CONTRAST

Colors and finish must be as indicated on the drawings and in accordance with the attached Sign Standards Manual (EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b).

Characters and symbols must contrast with their background - either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Signs must be constructed in accordance with the contract drawings and attached Sign Standards Manual (EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b and ready for assembly and installation including all attachment s. Submit detail drawings for approval. Detail drawings must show dimensions, details, and methods of mounting or anchoring; shape and thickness of materials;

and details of assemble.

3.1.1 Protection and Cleaning

The signs must be packaged to protect against damage during loaded, delivery and unloaded.

3.2 SECURITY

All contractors and all associated sub-contractors shall comply with applicable District and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall provide any/all requested information required for background checks, background investigations and/or to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by the District Security Office. Refer to the next paragraph for current background investigation requirements. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Background Investigation Requirements: Since this is a delivery and/or supply only, there are no investigation requirements. However, the Contractor(s) will be escorted at all times while inside the restricted area.

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3. 3 Technical Representative

Sovireak Ln Phone:(615) 736-7950 Sovireak.A.In@usace.army.mil