Salient_Characteristics-_Revised.docx

Salient Characteristics CST TEMPORARY FABRIC COVERED STRUCTURE WITH POWER/DATA SUPPLY AT DC ARMORY FOR CFMO August 18, 2017 Commercial Availability Certification:

I have evaluated the commercial marketplace and determined that all of the salient characteristics documented below are available in products/services offered in the commercial marketplace.

Availability for manufacturing, shipping, handling, and installing a fabric covered structure, so as to provide a complete turnkey product ready for use and fully functional with the following characteristics, but not limited to:

· Finish interior dimensions need to be 42’ length, 40’ width, and 20’ height. (see layout)

· Provide 18 oz. cover white flame retardant PVC vinyl fabric with polyester scrim that is a flame retardant fabric per NFP 70, UVA treated and 100% waterproofing in accordance with UFC 3-600-01.

· Provide frame members with 18” bi-beam galvanized tubular steel truss design at 8’ truss spacing in accordance with UFC 3-301-01.

· Provide all connections via plate to plate junction with A-325 structural bolts in accordance with UFC 3-301-01 and Industry Standards.

· Provide a foundation support system that will secure the temp fabric covered structure and accommodate snow, wind, ponding and drift loads, but not limited to, in accordance with UFC 3-301-01 and Industry Standards.

· Provide two (2) Main access fabric panel vehicle doors, 34’ wide x14’ high operated manually, to be located at each side over the 40’ width. (see layout)

· Provide two (2) (3’x7’) aluminum man doors with frames to be located at each side over the 42’ length with hardware and anchors.

· Provide LED light kit to include four (4) interior lights, with a Reloc connectors light system, LED high bay fixtures, switches, and a 100 ampere electrical panel to accommodate the circuits required for the power, to be located within the structure in accordance with UFC 3-530-01.

· Provide a ventilation kit system, to include a 24” exhaust fan with frame and a 24” louvered vents with frame in accordance with UFC 3-410-01.

· Provide HVAC (10 ton to be verified) system with (24kW to be verified) strip heater including all wiring, hardware, and duct work in accordance with UFC 3-410-01.

· Provide heater kit including four (4) (30kW to be verified) fan forced heaters suspended from ceiling in accordance with UFC 3-410-01.

· Survey the DC Armory reservation, to determine the locations where the electrical and data sources are available and can be routed, to supply the requirements of the temporary fabric covered structure in accordance with UFC 3-580-01 & UFC 3-501-01. In the interim, provide temporary electrical power and data (i.e. generator) until the permanent electrical power and data sources are determined, routed and terminated with in the temporary fabric cover structure.

· Provide eight (8) VAC 15 ampere electrical outlets; and two (2) 50A twist lock power, 125V/250V, 3 pole, 4 wire, each one with its one breaker; each one with power feed of 120/240V 1PH 50A or 120/208V 3PH 50A; and four wire connection (L1, L2, N, G) (see layout) in accordance with UFC 3-520-01. Also, provide an electrical panel to accommodate the circuits required for the power within the structure.

· Provide a temporary site drainage system that will divert all surface water away from the perimeter of the fabric covered structure in accordance with UFC 3-201-01.

· Provide upon acceptable completion, one year warranty/guarantee on all workmanship and materials.

Conceptual layout for the proposed temp fabric structure below image1.jpeg