Wilbur_Cross_High_School_Tennis_and_Pickleball_Courts_Replacement_Specifications.pdf

Wilbur Cross High School Tennis and Pickleball Courts Replacement

Special Provisions

City of New Haven

August 2025

Table of Contents

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

SECTION 116800 - PLAY FIELD EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 323113 - CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

APPENDIX A – CALIFORNIA SPORTS COATING SYSTEM

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

Basis of design for the resurfacing of the tennis and pickleball courts is per the included California Sports Surfaces specifications. Substitutions may be allowed per the determination and sole discretion of the City of New Haven. Substitutions to this system must be submitted through the OpenGov solicitation portal seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled solicitation submission deadline.

Project Timeline: The project shall be performed in the fall season of 2025. Construction schedule shall be provided by the contractor to the engineer. All construction activities shall be performed when the weather and temperatures are suitable per the manufacturer’s instructions, the DOT Form 819, and the Engineer.

The surface paint system is to conform to manufacturer specifications for application temperatures. This system may need to be installed in the spring of 2026 depending on construction timing.

Facility use: the site is an active and public area. Other than the work area of the tennis and pickleball courts, all access must be maintained throughout the course of construction.

The parking lot may be partially taken as a lay down area for material, supplies, and equipment provided the contractor fences in the area to the satisfaction of the engineer. All work must be kept clean and neat. Any construction activities must follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

SECTION 116800 - PLAY FIELD EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes sports nets and recreational equipment as follows:

1. Tennis/Pickleball post and net system.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Pickleball nets and posts shall conform to the requirements of the USA Pickleball

Association (USAPA) Official Rulebook.

B. Tennis nets and posts shall conform to the requirements of the Intercollegiate Tennis

Association (ITA) Rules of Tennis for doubles.

1.5 MATERIALS

A. All posts shall be constructed of minimum 7 ga. steel with polyester or PVC powder coated finish.

B. All nets shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials.

1.6 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

A. Concrete Materials and Properties: Comply with requirements in ACI 301 for normal-weight concrete with minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi (20.7 MPa), 3-inch (76-mm) slump, and 1-inch- (25-mm-) maximum-size aggregate.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.7 3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

1.8 3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, approved submittals and in proper relationship with adjacent construction. Examine and test for proper operation and performance.

Adjust until satisfactory results are obtained.

1.9 3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Final Completion.

END OF SECTION 116500

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

PART 2 - GENERAL

1.10 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.11 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Asphalt paving.

2. Paving geotextile.

3. Color surfacing.

1.12 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include technical data and tested physical and performance properties.

1. Paving geotextile.

2. Color coating.

B. Hot-Mix Asphalt Designs:

1. For each hot-mix asphalt design proposed for the Work.

1.13 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For paving-mix manufacturer.

B. Material certificate confirming Compacted Granular Fill complies with sieve requirements.

1.14 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A paving-mix manufacturer registered with and approved by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, environmental conditions, and other applicable requirements of the CTDOT Form 818 for asphalt paving work.

1. Measurement and payment provisions and safety program submittals included in standard specifications do not apply to this Section.

PART 3 -PRODUCTS

1.15 ASPHALT

A. Products used in asphalt mix shall conform with S0.375 CTDOT Form 819.

1.16 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

A. AASHTO M 288 paving fabric; woven polypropylene; resistant to chemical attack, rot, and mildew; and specifically designed for paving applications.

1.17 COLOR COATING

A. See California sports surfaces specifications and drawing details for color coating system.

Appendix A of these specifications.

PART 4 -EXECUTION

1.18 EXAMINATION

A. Verify site conditions with the Engineering.

1.19 PREPARATION

A. Protection: Provide protective materials, procedures, and worker training to prevent asphalt materials from spilling, coating, or building up on curbs, driveway aprons, manholes, and other surfaces adjacent to the Work.

1.20 PATCHING

A. Asphalt Pavement: Saw cut perimeter of patch and excavate existing pavement section to sound base. Excavate rectangular or trapezoidal patches, extending 12 inches (300

mm) into perimeter of adjacent sound pavement, unless otherwise indicated. Cut excavation faces vertically. Remove excavated material. Recompact existing unbound-aggregate base course to form new subgrade.

B. Tack Coat: Before placing patch material, apply tack coat uniformly to vertical asphalt surfaces abutting the patch. Apply at a rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gal./sq. yd. (0.2 to 0.7 L/sq. m).

1. Allow tack coat to cure undisturbed before applying hot-mix asphalt paving.

2. Avoid smearing or staining adjoining surfaces, appurtenances, and surroundings.

Remove spillages and clean affected surfaces.

C. Placing Single-Course Patch Material: Fill excavated pavement areas with hot-mix asphalt base mix for full thickness of patch and, while still hot, compact flush with adjacent surface.

1.21 INSTALLATION OF PAVING GEOTEXTILE

A. Apply tack coat uniformly to cover first lift of asphalt at a rate of 0.20 to 0.30 gal./sq. yd.

(0.8 to 1.2 L/sq. m).

B. Place paving geotextile promptly in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

Broom or roll geotextile smooth and free of wrinkles and folds. Overlap longitudinal joints 4 inches (100 mm) and transverse joints 6 inches (150 mm).

C. Protect paving geotextile from traffic and other damage, and place hot-mix asphalt overlay the same day.

1.22 PLACEMENT

A. Placement shall be in accordance with CTDOT form 819 section 4.06.

1.23 SURFACE TREATMENTS

A. Color coating shall be in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

END OF SECTION 321216

SECTION 323113 - CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.24 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.25 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Chain-link fences.

2. Swing gates.

1.26 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for the following:

a. Fence and gate posts, rails, and fittings.

b. Chain-link fabric, reinforcements, and attachments.

c. Gates and hardware.

1.27 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Product Certificates: For each type of chain-link fence and gate.

1.28 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify layout information for chain-link fences and gates shown on

Drawings in relation to property survey and existing structures. Verify dimensions by field measurements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

1.29 CHAIN-LINK FENCE FABRIC

A. General: Provide fabric in one-piece heights measured between top and bottom of outer edge of selvage knuckle or twist according to "CLFMI Product Manual".

B. Fabric Height: As indicated on Drawings.

C. Steel Wire for Fabric: 9 gauge.

D. Mesh Size: 1-3/4 inches.

E. Polymer-Coated Fabric: ASTM F668, Class 2a.

F. Color: Black.

1.30 FENCE FRAMEWORK

A. Posts and Rails: ASTM F1043 for framework, including rails, braces, and line; terminal;

and corner posts. Provide members with minimum dimensions and wall thickness according to ASTM F1043[ or ASTM F1083] based on the following:

B. Fence Height: As indicated on Drawings.

C. Post Size

1. For 10’ high fence: 3.5” diameter round post

2. For 6’ high fence: 2 3/8” diameter round post

3. For 4’ high fence: 1 7/8” diameter round post

D. Horizontal Framework Members: Top and bottom rails according to ASTM F1043.

1.31 SWING GATES

A. General: ASTM F900 for gate posts and swing gates.

1. Gate Leaf Width: 36 inches.

2. Framework Member Sizes and Strength: Based on gate fabric height 72 inches.

B. Pipe and Tubing:

1. Black vinyl rubber coated

2. Zinc-Coated Steel: ASTM F1043 and ASTM F1083

3. Aluminum: ASTM B429/B429M

4. Gate Posts, Frames, and Bracing: Round tubular steel or aluminum per ASTM

F900.

C. Frame Corner Construction: Welded or assembled with corner fittings.

D. Hardware:

1. Hinges: 180-degree outward or 360-degree inward and outward swing.

2. Latch: Permitting operation from both sides of gate.

1.32 FITTINGS

A. Provide fittings according to ASTM F626.

1.33 GROUT AND ANCHORING CEMENT

A. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Factory-packaged, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous grout complying with ASTM C1107/C1107M. Provide grout, recommended in writing by manufacturer, for exterior applications.

B. Anchoring Cement: Factory-packaged, nonshrink, nonstaining, hydraulic-controlled expansion cement formulation for mixing with water at Project site to create pourable anchoring, patching, and grouting compound. Provide formulation that is resistant to erosion from water exposure without needing protection by a sealer or waterproof coating, and that is recommended in writing by manufacturer for exterior applications.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.34 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for all conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

1.35 PREPARATION

A. Stake locations of fence lines, gates, and terminal posts. Do not exceed intervals of 500 feet (152 m) or line of sight between stakes. Indicate locations of utilities, lawn sprinkler system, underground structures, benchmarks, and property monuments.

1.36 CHAIN-LINK FENCE INSTALLATION

A. Install chain-link fencing according to ASTM F567.

B. Post Excavation: Drill or hand-excavate holes for posts to diameters and spacings indicated, in firm, undisturbed soil.

C. Post Setting: Set posts in concrete at indicated spacing into firm, undisturbed soil.

1. Verify that posts are set plumb, aligned, and at correct height and spacing, and hold in position during setting with concrete or mechanical devices.

2. Concrete Fill: Place concrete around posts to dimensions indicated and vibrate or tamp for consolidation. Protect aboveground portion of posts from concrete splatter.

a. Concealed Concrete: Place top of concrete below grade as indicated on

Drawings to allow covering with surface material.

D. Post Spacing: all posts to be set at 10’ on center.

E. Top Rail: Install according to ASTM F567, maintaining plumb position and alignment of fence posts. Run rail continuously through line post caps, bending to radius for curved runs and terminating into rail end attached to posts or post caps fabricated to receive rail at terminal posts. Provide expansion couplings as recommended in writing by fencing manufacturer.

F. Chain-Link Fabric: Apply fabric to inside of enclosing framework. Pull fabric taut and tie to posts, rails, and tension wires. Anchor to framework so fabric remains under tension after pulling force is released.

G. Tension or Stretcher Bars: Thread through fabric and secure to end, corner, pull, and gate posts, with tension bands spaced not more than 15 inches (380 mm) o.c.

H. Tie Wires: Use wire of proper length to firmly secure fabric to line posts and rails. Attach wire at one end to chain-link fabric, wrap wire around post a minimum of 180 degrees, and attach other end to chain-link fabric according to ASTM F626. Bend ends of wire to minimize hazard to individuals and clothing.

1. Maximum Spacing: Tie fabric to line posts at 12 inches (300 mm) o.c. and to braces at 24 inches (610 mm) o.c.

1.37 GATE INSTALLATION

A. Install gates according to manufacturer's written instructions, level, plumb, and secure for full opening without interference. Attach fabric as for fencing. Attach hardware using tamper-resistant or concealed means. Install ground-set items in concrete for anchorage.

Adjust hardware for smooth operation.

1.38 ADJUSTING

A. Gates: Adjust gates to operate smoothly, easily, and quietly, free of binding, warp, excessive deflection, distortion, nonalignment, misplacement, disruption, or malfunction, throughout entire operational range. Confirm that latches engage accurately and securely without forcing or binding.

B. Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.

END OF SECTION 323113

APPENDIX A – CALIFORNIA SPORTS COATING SYSTEM