21-25RESOLUTION NO. 21-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 19-11; APPROVING
A COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURES AGREEMENT, AS ATTACHED
IN EXHIBIT A, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER (THE "CITY")
AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT")
THAT PROVIDES FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE LOCAL IDENTIFICATION MARKER AFFIXED TO THE US 19
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS AT HARN BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE
COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURES AGREEMENT, AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS TRANSACTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the important role of branding and wayfinding
signage on major roads to civic pride, placemaking, and supporting tourism; and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2016, MERJE, a nationally recognized firm with
extensive community wayfinding experience, was awarded a contract to develop a
wayfinding and signage master plan for the US 19 Corridor, to implement one of the
strategies identified in the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan (2012); and
WHEREAS, the US 19 Corridor Wayfinding & Signage Plan ("Wayfinding Plan"),
prepared by MERJE and presented to City Council on October 6, 2016, identified two
primary city gateways on US 19 and included the installation of City Gateway signage on
two pedestrian bridges — Duke Energy Bridge and a proposed bridge north of Harn
Boulevard — as priority projects; and
WHEREAS, US 19 as the primary north -south corridor in the City is owned and
operated by FDOT on behalf of the state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a pedestrian overpass of US 19 at Ham Boulevard
provides the opportunity to affix a Local Identification Marker (the "Sign") to the overpass
structure consistent with the Wayfinding Plan; and
WHEREAS, in order to affix a City of Clearwater Sign to the pedestrian overpass
in the right-of-way, FDOT requires the City to enter into a Community Aesthetic Feature
Agreement ("CAFA") that provides for the design, installation and maintenance of
the Sign; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the CAFA, the City will perform any future
maintenance including cleaning and replacement of damaged or deteriorating materials
to the Sign at the City's cost; and
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WHEREAS, under the terms of the CAFA, the City must pay for the costs of
removal of the Sign and restoration of the right-of-way ("Removal and Restoration") upon
the expiration or earlier termination of the CAFA; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has determined that $15,000.00 is an amount
sufficient to cover the costs to FDOT pursuant to the CAFA; and
WHEREAS, FDOT has requested that the City sign and deliver to FDOT the CAFA
and adopt a Resolution approving the same; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, City Council passed and adopted Resolution No.
19-11, approving a CAFA for the signage on the pedestrian overpass of US 19 at Harn
Boulevard, which was subsequently transmitted to FDOT; and
WHEREAS, FDOT identified and requested modifications to the CAFA which have
been addressed; and
WHEREAS, the final design intent drawings are attached to the CAFA, replacing
the previously provided sketch of the signage; and
WHEREAS, these revised documents requested by FDOT are signed and
contained within as part of this resolution; now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City approves the Community Aesthetic Features Agreement, as
attached in Exhibit "A," which replaces the previously approved Agreement, accepting the
rights and responsibilities provided for in the Agreement and authorizing appropriate City
officials to take all necessary action as may be necessary or appropriate to perform all
obligations and commitments of the City of Clearwater in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreement.
Section 2. Resolution 19-11 is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety with
this Resolution.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution and the
signed CAFA to the Secretary for District Seven of FDOT no later than fourteen (14) days
after the Resolution and agreement are signed.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this -6 day of aL-4-1,-4 , 2021.
William B. Home, II Frank V. Hibbard
City Manager
Approved as to form:
Matthew J. Mytych, sq.
Assistant City Attorney
Mayor
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
COMMUNITY FEATURES AESTHETIC AGREEMENT
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURE AGREEMENT
State Road/Local Road SR55/US19 Section No. 15150000 CAFA No.
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This Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this day of
between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation ("Department") and The City of Clearwater
("Agency"). The Department and the Agency are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as a "Party" and collectively as
the "Parties."
RECITALS
A. The Agency has requested permission from the Department to install a [CHOOSE ONE: ['Public Art, ®Local
Identification Marker] community aesthetic feature on that certain right-of-way owned by the Department which is
located on State Road/Local Road
SR55/US19 Bridge # 159023 at MP17.282 in Pinellas County, Florida ("Project").
B. The Department agrees that transportation facilities enhanced by community aesthetic features can benefit the
public, result in positive economic development, and increase tourism both locally and throughout Florida.
C. The Parties agree to the installation and maintenance of the Project, subject to the terms and conditions in this
Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon full execution of this Agreement ("Effective
Date") and continue through July 1, 2069 , which is determined as the lifespan of the Project, unless terminated at
an earlier date as provided in this Agreement. If the Agency does not complete the installation of the Project within
4 years, 3 mo. (1,550) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Department may immediately terminate this
Agreement. This Agreement may only be renewed for a term no longer than the original term of this Agreement upon a
writing executed by both Parties to this Agreement.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project is a [CHOOSE ONE: ['Public Art, ®Local Identification
Marker], as more fully described in the plans in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated in this Agreement.
3. FUNDING OF THE PROJECT. The Agency has agreed by resolution to approve the Project and to
fund all costs for the design, installation, and maintenance of the Project, and such resolution is attached and
incorporated in this Agreement as Exhibit "D". The Department shall not be responsible for any costs associated with the
Project. All improvements funded, constructed, and installed by the Agency shall remain the Agency's property.
However, this permissive use of the Department's right-of-way where the Project is located does not vest any property
right, title, or interest in or to the Agency for the Department's right-of-way.
4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND REQUIRED APPROVALS.
a. The Agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Project in accordance
with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, including the Department
standards and specifications. A professional engineer, registered in Florida, shall provide the certification
that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by
the Department and applicable Florida Building Code construction standards. The Agency shall submit
all plans or related construction documents, cost estimates, project schedule, and applicable third party
agreements to the Department for review and approval prior to installation of the Project. The Agency is
responsible for the preparation of all design plans for the Project, suitable for reproduction on 11 inch by
17 inch sheets, together with a complete set of specifications covering all construction requirements for
the Project. A copy of the design plans shall be provided to the Department's District Design Engineer,
located at c/o Chris Gregory 5211 Ulmerton Road, MS 7-1210, Clearwater, FL 33760
. The Department will review the plans for conformance to the Department's requirements and
feasibility. The Department review shall not be considered an adoption of the plans nor a substitution for
the engineer's responsibility for the plans. By review of the plans, the Department signifies only that such
plans and improvements satisfies the Department's requirements, and the Department expressly
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disclaims all other representations and warranties in connection with the plans, including, but not limited
to the integrity, suitability, or fitness for the intended purpose or whether the improvements are
constructed in accordance with the plans. The Department's review of the plans does not relieve the
Agency, its consultants or contractors of any professional or other liability for the plans. All changes
required by the Department shall be made by the Agency and final corrected plans shall be provided to
the Department within thirty (30) days.
b. The Agency shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and for
ensuring that all utility locations be accurately documented on the construction plans. All utility conflicts
shall be fully resolved directly with the applicable utility. Section 337.403, Florida Statutes, shall
determine whether the utility bears the costs of utility work. The Agency shall bear the costs of utility
work not required to be borne by the utility by Section 337.403, Florida Statutes.
c. The Agency shall be responsible for monitoring construction operations and the maintenance of traffic
("MOT") throughout the course of the Project in accordance with the latest edition of FDOT Standard
Specifications, Section 102. The Agency is responsible for the development of a MOT plan and making
any changes to that plan as necessary. The MOT plan shall be in accordance with the latest version of
FDOT Design Standards, Index 600 series. Any MOT plan developed by the Agency that deviates from
FDOT Design Standards must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. MOT plans will require
approval by the Department prior to implementation.
d. The Agency is responsible for obtaining all permits that may be required by any federal, state, or local
agency.
e. Prior to commencing the Project, the Agency shall request a Notice to Proceed from the Department's
Construction Project Manager, Julie Ostoski at (727) 575-8300 or from an
appointed designee.
f. The Agency is authorized, subject to the conditions in this Agreement, to enter Department's right-of-way
to install the Project (see attached Exhibit "B" Special Provisions). The Parties agree that this Agreement
creates a permissive use only. Neither the granting of permission to use Department's right-of-way nor
the placing of facilities upon Department's right-of-way shall operate to create or vest any property right in
or to the Agency. The Agency shall not acquire any right, title, interest, or estate in the Department's
right-of-way, of any nature or kind whatsoever, by virtue of the execution, operation, effect, or
performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Agency's use, occupancy or possession
of the Department's right-of-way.
The Department shall have the right, but not the obligation, to perform independent assurance testing
during the course of construction and throughout the maintenance term of the Project. If the Department
determines that a condition exists which threatens the public's safety, the Department may, at its
discretion, cause the Project to cease and/or immediately have any potential hazards removed from its
right-of-way at the sole cost, expense, and effort of the Agency. Should the Agency fail to remove the
safety hazard within thirty (30) days, the Department may remove the safety hazard at the Agency's sole
cost, expense, and effort.
h. The Agency shall be responsible to ensure that construction of the Project is performed in accordance with
the approved construction documents, and that it will meet all applicable federal, state, and local standards
and that the work is performed in accord with the Terms and Conditions contained in Exhibit "C".
i. The Agency shall notify the Department a minimum of forty eight (48) hours before beginning the Project
within the Department's right-of-way. The Agency shall notify the Department should installation be
suspended for more than five (5) working days.
Upon completion of the Project, the Agency shall notify the Department in writing of the completion of the
installation of the Project. For all design work that originally required certification by a Professional
Engineer, the notification shall contain a Responsible Professional's Certification of Compliance, signed
and sealed by the responsible professional for the project, the form of which is attached to this
g.
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Agreement as Exhibit "E". The certification shall state that work has been completed in compliance with
the Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations are found from the approved plans,
the certification shall include a list of all deviations along with an explanation that justifies the reason to
accept each deviation. The Agency and its contractors shall remove their presence, including, but not
limited to, all of the Agency or its contractor's/ subcontractor's/ consultant's/ subconsultant's property,
machinery, and equipment from the Department's right-of-way and shall restore those portions of the
Department's right-of-way disturbed or otherwise altered by the Project to substantially the same
condition that existed immediately prior to the commencement of the Project, at Agency's sole cost and
expense.
k. If the Department determines that the Project is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, the Department shall deliver written notification to the Agency. The Agency shall have thirty
(30) days from the date of receipt of the Department's written notice to complete the Project and provide
the Department with written notice of the same ("Notice of Completion"). If the Agency fails to timely
deliver the Notice of Completion, or if it is determined that the Project is not properly completed after
receipt of the Notice of Completion, the Department may: 1) provide the Agency with written authorization
granting additional time as the Department deems appropriate to correct the deficiency(ies); or 2) correct
the deficiency(ies) at the Agency's sole cost and expense, without Department liability to the Agency for
any resulting loss or damage to property, including but not limited to machinery and equipment. If the
Department elects to correct the deficiency(ies), the Department shall provide the Agency with an invoice
for the costs incurred by the Department and the Agency shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) days of
the date of the invoice.
I. Upon completion of the Project, the Agency shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the
Project, including all costs. The maintenance schedule shall include initial defect, instantaneous damage
and deterioration components. The initial defect maintenance inspection should be conducted, and any
required repairs performed during the construction phase. The instantaneous damage maintenance
inspection should be conducted sixty (60) to ninety (90) days after placement and is intended to identity
short term damage that does not develop over longer time periods. The deterioration maintenance
inspection shall be conducted on regular, longer term intervals and is intended to identify defects and
damages that occur by naturally occurring chemical, physical or biological actions, repeated actions such
as those causing fatigues, normal or severe environmental influences, abuse or damage due to other
causes. Deterioration maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the following services:
Cleaning, painting, repair and maintenance, and replacement of damaged and/or deteriorating materials
m. The Agency shall, within thirty (30) days after expiration or termination of this Agreement, remove the
Project and restore the right-of-way to its original condition prior to the Project. The Agency shall secure
its obligation to remove the Project and restore the right-of-way by providing a removal and restoration
deposit, letter of credit, or performance bond in the amount of $ 15,000.00 . The removal and
restoration deposit, letter of credit, or bond shall be maintained by the Agency at all times during the term
of this Agreement and evidence of the deposit, letter of credit, or bond shall be submitted to the
Department on an annual basis. A waiver of the deposit, letter of credit, or bond requirement is permitted
with approval from the District Maintenance Engineer for those installations with estimated
restoration/removal costs less than or equal to $2000.00.
District Maintenance Engineer, Date:
n. The Department reserves its right to cause the Agency to relocate or remove the Project, in the
Department's sole discretion, and at the Agency's sole cost.
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5. INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE.
a. The Agency agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts with contractors,
subcontractors, consultants, and subconsultants, who perform work in connection with this Agreement:
"The contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold
harmless the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and all of its officers, agents or employees
from all suits, actions, claims, demands, liability of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of, or
due to any negligent act or occurrence of omission or commission of the contractor/ subcontractor/
consultant/ subconsultant, its officers, agents or employees."
b. The Agency shall carry or cause its contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant to carry and
keep in force during the period of this Agreement a general liability insurance policy or policies with a
company or companies authorized to do business in Florida, affording public liability insurance with
combined bodily injury limits of at least $1,000,000 per person and $5,000,000 each occurrence, and
property damage insurance of at least $100,000 each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in
accordance with this Agreement. Additionally, the Agency or its contractor/ subcontractor/
consultant/subconsultant shall cause the Department to be an additional insured party on the policy or
policies, and shall provide the Department with certificates documenting that the required insurance
coverage is in place and effective. In addition to any other forms of insurance or bonds required under
the terms of the Agreement, when it includes construction within the limits of a railroad right-of-way, the
Agency must provide or cause its contractor to obtain the appropriate rail permits and provide insurance
coverage in accordance with Section 7-13 of the Department's current Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction, as amended.
c. The Agency shall also carry or cause its contractor/ subcontractor/ consultant/ subconsultant to carry and
keep in force Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida under the Worker's
Compensation Law.
6. NOTICES. All notices pertaining to this Agreement are in effect upon receipt by either Party, shall be in
writing, and shall be transmitted either by personal hand delivery; United States Post Office, return receipt requested; or,
overnight express mail delivery. E-mail and facsimile may be used if the notice is also transmitted by one of the
preceding forms of delivery. The addresses set forth below for the respective parties shall be the places where notices
shall be sent, unless prior written notice of change of address is given.
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 7 PROGRAM MANAGER
Chris Gregory, Pinellas Maintenance Unit Permits Administrator
5211 Ulmerton Road, MS 7-1210, Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone: (727) 575-8310
Fax:
City of Cleawater COUNTY [OR CITY], FLORIDA
Tara Kivett, Engineering Director
100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Email: tara.kivettamvclearwater.com
Phone: 727-562-4758
Fax:
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7. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. The Department may terminate this Agreement upon no less than
thirty (30) days notice in writing delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery.
The Agency waives any equitable claims or defenses in connection with termination of the Agreement by the Department
pursuant to this Paragraph 7.
8. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
a. This Agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida and will be construed, performed,
and enforced in all respects in strict conformity with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Any and all litigation arising under this Agreement shall be brought in a state court of appropriate
jurisdiction in Leon County, Florida, applying Florida law.
b. If any term or provision of the Agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of the
Agreement will remain in full force and effect and such term or provision will be deemed stricken.
c. The Agency shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Agency in conjunction with this
Agreement. Failure by the Agency to grant such public access shall be grounds for immediate unilateral
cancellation of this Agreement by the Department.
d. The Agency and the Department agree that the Agency, its employees, contractors, subcontractors,
consultants, and subconsultants are not agents of the Department as a result of this Agreement.
e. The Agency shall not cause any liens or encumbrances to attach to any portion of the Department's right-
of-way.
9. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME. The Agency affirms that it is aware of the provisions of Section
287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity,
may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work,
may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,
supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a
period of thirty six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The Agency agrees that it shall
not violate Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and further acknowledges and agrees that any conviction during the
term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement.
10. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. The Department will consider the employment of unauthorized aliens, by
any contractor or subcontractor, as described by Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act, cause for
termination of this Agreement.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee employed in the
performance of this Agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of age, ethnicity, race, religious belief,
disability, national origin, or sex. The Agency shall provide a harassment -free workplace, with any allegation of
harassment given priority attention and action by management. The Agency shall insert similar provisions in all contracts
and subcontracts for services by this Agreement.
12. DISCRIMINATORY VENDOR LIST. The Agency affirms that it is aware of the provisions of Section
287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not
submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a
public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real
property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant
under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. The Agency further agrees
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that it shall not violate Section 287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges and agrees that placement on the list
during the term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement.
13. ATTORNEY FEES. Each Party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs.
14. TRAVEL. There shall be no reimbursement for travel expenses under this Agreement.
15. PRESERVATION OF REMEDIES. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy
accruing to either Party upon breach or default by either Party under this Agreement, will impair any such right, power or
remedy of either party; nor will such delay or omission be construed as a waiver of any breach or default or any similar
breach or default.
16. MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be modified unless done so in a writing executed
by both Parties to this Agreement.
17. NON ASSIGNMENT. The Agency may not assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer its rights, duties,
or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Department. Any assignment, sublicense, or
transfer occurring without the required prior written approval of the Department will be null and void. The Department will
at all times be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this Agreement to another governmental
agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the Agency. In the event that the Department approves
transfer of the Agency's obligations, the Agency remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement.
18. BINDING AGREEMENT. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and assigns. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer any rights, privileges, benefits,
obligations, or remedies upon any other person or entity except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
19. INTERPRETATION. No term or provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted for or against any
party because that party or that party's legal representative drafted the provision.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the attached exhibits and documents made a
part by reference, embodies the entire agreement of the Parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or
obligations other than those contained in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all previous communication,
representation, or agreement, either verbal or written, between the Parties. No amendment will be effective unless
reduced to writing and signed by an authorized officer of the Agency and the authorized officer of the Department or
his/her delegate.
21. DUPLICATE ORIGINALS. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate originals.
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Section No. 15150000 CAFA No.
AGENCY
City of Clearwater
Engineering Department
By: 11G;(/iI(s- /./(e;44-44
Print Name: Tara Kivett. P.E.
Title: Engineering Director
As approved by the Council, Board, or
Commission on: See Attached Resolution #21-25
Attest See Attached Resolution #21-25
Legal Review:
See Attached Resolution #21-25
City or County Attorney
DEPARTMENT
State of Florida, Department of Transportation
By:
Print Name:
Title:
Date:
Legal Review:
Section No. 15150000 CAFA No.
EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
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As requested by the City of Clearwater, a local identification sign will be attached on the south side of the fence enclosure
to enhance the aesthetics into the Clearwater city limits. The aesthetics will consist of a symbol and the city's name,
"Clearwater" and the tag line "Bright and Beautiful - Bay to Beach", on the south facing side of the pedestrian bridge.
Refer to the attached design intent drawings of the proposed signage provided by the City of Clearwater. The signage will
be made of aluminum channel letters with 6" return and reflective vinyl. The fence enclosure will be designed to support
the extra loading of the aesthetics. The signage will be illuminated; a separate maintenance agreement will be established
for the upkeep of the lighting. The blue color used at the US 19 over SR 60 interchange for the steel girders will be used
for the prefabricated steel truss. See Section 3.1.4 of the FDOT Bridge Development Report (BDR) for more discussion
on coating and painting.
II. PROJECT PLANS
The Agency is authorized to install the Project in accordance with the attached plans prepared by Adam McLaughlin
P.E./R.L.A./Architect and dated 07/24/2018 . Any revisions to these plans must be approved by the Department in
writing.
Clearwater, FL
Pedestrian Bridge Gateway Sign
Ham Overpass
DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS
November 23, 2020
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ENVIRONMENTS S EXPERIENCES
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Suite 208
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Section 1 — SIGN SYSTEM STANDARDS
A. Graphic Standards
Artwork & Paint Specifications A.1
Section 2 — SIGNAGE DRAWINGS
B. Design Intent Drawings
BRIDGE.2 B.1
C. Construction Details
Typical Section Details C.1
Mounting Detail C.2
Lighting C.3
FDOT Drawings C.4
Section 3 — TECHNICAL SPECS (Appendix)
Section 4 — ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 I Sign Systems Standards
Graphic Standards
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LOGO ELEMENTS
171'
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL • BAY TO BEACH
PAINT COLORS
P PAINTS
NAMI
White
SPECIFICATION
Matthews Paint MP 11477
PROCESS
Surface applied, exterior sign paint and protective top coat:
MATTHEWS Acrylic Polyurethane with Clear Coat Satin finish.
P1
P2
Clearwater Blue
To match Pantone® 3015 C
Surface applied, exterior sign paint and protective top coat:
MATTHEWS Acrylic Polyurethane with Clear Coat Satin finish.
P3
Silver
To match Matthews Paint
Surface applied, exterior sign paint and protective top coat:
MATTHEWS Acrylic Polyurethane with Clear Coat Satin finish.
SPECIFICATIONS
All artwork pictured on this page will be provided to the sign fabricator
by the designer and/or client. This artwork must be used for all sign
applications in this provided documentation. Do NOT substitute with any
The FABRICATOR must submit three 13) identical sets of each color specified
for approval prior to any painting. Sample paint swatches must be produced
on .080" aluminum sheet, approximately 3" x 8", Including primer and free
of defects. Sample material swatches should be the same approximate size.
Samples MUST have project and color specifications attached to back side.
The colors must look exactly the same every time they are used so that people
associate them with the Clearwater Wayfinding Program. All media, vinyl, paint,
and inks must be produced so that the colon match as specified on this page.
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Graphic Standards section.
The Specification Notation is found on the
same page as the drawings.
B I Design Intent Drawings
MN
II
miligromm
— Center Align Light Supports
on Vertical Struts
ts.
IllhkBRJGHT AND BEAUTIFUL• BAY TO BEACH
Center Align on Roadway
ELEVATIOA
gpipastris
70 Front View: BRIDGE.2
SCALE: 1/16' = 1'-0"
08'-13/4"
®o
Color logo graphic to be provided by City
GD -Return
0T-01/2"
50' 21/2"
5'-41/2"
2r-4"
Align bottom of bridge
®
Graphic Detail : BRIDGE.2
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIF[1L • BAY TO BEACH
1'-73/4" 2-61/2"
50' 21/2"
SPECIFICATIONS SIGN TYPE: BRIDGE.1 FUNCTION: City Gateway
1. CUT LETTERS / LOGO
MATERIAL Aluminum channel letters with
41/4" Return
Letters: Face white reflective vinyl, Returns
painted blue
Logo: Face screen -printed reflective vinyl,
Returns painted silver
EDGES: Smooth
COLOR: Custom, as noted
SURFACE PROCESS: Paint all exposed surfaces
with Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane, with clear
coat satin finish.
FASTENER: Mechanically L -clamped to
existing structure with hidden fasteners (Lock
Nut - tamper -proof). Mirrored 1/8" Aluminum
Channel Lettertorm on inside of structure to hide
fasteners.
3/8" Bolted connection Staggered along
Aluminum Channel Letters: 4" Spacing min.
See channel/ connection detail.
2. TAGUNE BAR
MATERIAL: Aluminum channel box wdh
41/4" Return
Background: Painted Blue, Returns painted blue
Letters: Router cut reflective v10y1, applied
EDGES: Smooth
COLOR: Custom, as noted
SURFACE PROCESS: Paint all exposed surfaces
with Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane, with clear
coat satin finish.
FASTENER: Mechanically L -clamped to
existing structure with hidden fasteners (Lock
Nut - tamper -proof). Mirrored 1/8" Aluminum
Channel Lettertorm on Inside of structure to hide
fasteners.
3/8" Bolted connection Staggered along
Aluminum Channel Letters: 4" Spacing min.
See channel/ connection detail.
S. UGHTING
PRODUCT: Holophane Sign -We LED 11. (FDOT
Standard Product)
FASTENER: Mechanically fastens to underside of
bridge. Follow FOOT Standards.
NOTES
1. Fabricator to verity the mounting conditions and provide a detail drawing for each mounting situation, prior to tabncation.
Fabricator must obtain approval from the Designer or Client for dacemem prior to fabrication.
2.M vinyl and palmed surfaces must receive a compatible anti -graffiti (and UM deer coat or vinyl over laminate.
3. Hardware:All exposed hardware shag be tamper proof fasteners.
4. Contractor must provide shop drawings for all shuctral components, signed and sealed by a licensed engineer In the
Stem of the project
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
merue
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Cheater, PA 19380
T 484288.0648
'ww.merJedesIgn.00m
CLIENT / PROJECT
Clearwater, FL
Wayfinding end Slgnege System
PROJECT NO
SUBCONSULTANT
DATE
03/01/18
DRAWN BY:
LH
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ends not facaelnhcem. Contractor end rosy
w0 be rawaneiae for al bnemme and 0Memn,
of the job. Cmbeebr.be M felnlll=MA the alit
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REVISIONS
07/24/18
SHEET WILE
Sign Type BRIDGE.2
City Gateway
11/23/20
SHEET NO.
B.1
Construction Details
0
3"
6"
1•
•p
70 Section View: BRIDGE.2
SCALE: 1:4
Weld
3" Weld
—41/4r-
-31/4nn-
Weld
Weld
A
////////////////////////////h
Bolted connection
staggered along Aluminum
channel letters; see
Graphic Detail for spacing
Weld Internal Supports
at all U -bracket Locations
OSection View: BRIDGE.2
SCALE: 1:4
Existing Fencing
(Bracket #1) (Runs Length of Letters)
1/4" thk Aluminum "L" Bracket,
Weld + Mechanically fasten as required.
(Bracket #2)
1/4' thk Aluminum 'L" Bracket,
Weld + Mechanically fasten as required.
3" x 6" x 1/4" thk S/S spacer plate
2 Bolt Holes
9"OD- Steel TUBE
Unknown Thickness
(Bridge Structure)
Bridge Number: 159023
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction Details
Sign Type:
BRIDGE.2
NOTES:
1. rebMemr to verify the moaning andmbe and provide it debit drawing for nth mounting
station, prime fabricators Fabricator must obtain epprawl tom Ce Magna or Mara*
piaemem pike m fabrication.
2. AI vinyl ed printed euaaa moat rewire a competiae umyamd Xnd w1 Gear Met or
Ons over amt...
9. Memwse:M UMW eeramre abed be temper pmpf *Stews.
4. Contactor mat prwido rimp 9nen. f. M Meta componemt elated end meed far e
ae.ed.gine! In re 51010 Otte "rasa
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
merle
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester, PA 19380
T 484.288.0848
www.merledesign.com
DATE 04/27/18
DRAWN By: LH
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testaments crocked by IeY dea.en
CLIENT/PROJECT
Clearwater, FL
Wey0nding and Signage System
PROJECT NO.
REN51060 07/24/18
SHEETIITLE
BRIDOE.2
Section Details
11/23/20
SHEET N0.
C.1
Lightnig Assembly Per FDOT Standards
QTY - e
4 BRIDGE & PGL
10'-0' (WALKWAY)
5'-0"
51-0"
0 Mounting Detail: BRIDGE.2
SCALE: 1/2"=1'-0"
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BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE
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RAILING (STEEL) SIMILAR TO
INDEX 515-051 WITH
TYPE 1 INFILL (TYP.)
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DIM. X IS SET PER TRUSS
TYPE & MANUFACTURER
PREFABRICATED
STEEL TRUSS
Bridge Number: 159023
SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting = Lighting Details
Sign Type:
BRIDGE.2
NOTES:
1. Fabricator to verily me mounting conditions and provide a &titan dmdng far mcn mourning
dtuetlon, prior to tabdcado,. Fabricator must obtain approval Rom the Designer or gram for
placement prior to Itldcadon.
2. AS vinyl and primed sumac must maid a winged* amryr1Rl0 (and UN) dear wet or
Amp over laminate.
3. Hidden:NI exposed hardwire Mall be tamper proof ladders.
1. Contractor mud provde shop &ming, for dl addling components. signed ad sealed by a
loosed engined in rile Slate of the project
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
mere
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester, PA 19380
T 484.288.0848
www.merlede.Ign.com
0,1E 04/27/18
DRAWN BY: LH
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tomol afar and n not b corwmrdlm.
fametw ON verily and a respond,. for
dram .» ad conditions of N lab. Contractor
OW a rands, MIS ne ane ria andlaose
d presents. s orate mun Oe not led or any
comma son me amamew end camdme
dlo. on this me.p. shop dr., and
drags must a abmie. to ea orate tor
eppreW prior to proceeding Wmualtelo.
M cod Nun be proofread by client and leg&
mavan. 00000.40010040.000002
CLIENT/PROJECT
Clearwater, FI.
Wayfinding and Signage System
PROJECT N0.
REVISIONS 07/24/18
SHEET TITLE
BRIDGE.2
Section Details
11/23/20
SHEET N0.
C.2
i
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SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES:
1. Fabricator to very the moaning conditions and provide a detail ewdng for each mating
Malan, prier to ftldaeon fabricator must main approval from the Designer or Wen for
placemen prier ta hbdcabon.
2. M vinyl and palmed surfaces must recehe a compatible enbgnnn lend UN) Clear coat or
Ants over laminate
3. Hardwae: as Waled hardware shea be tarps proar Wan..
4. Contractor mut provide shop drawings fad sbucrurd compiler.. signed em sealed by a
aeeneed engineer n the Sane of the project
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
mere
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester, PA 19380
T 484.288.0848
www.merjedeelgn.com
DATE 04/27/18
DRAWN BE LH
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WENT toy Ind fie ria ror cmeludm.
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CUENT/PROJECT
Clearwater, FL
Weytinding and Signage System
PROJECT NO.
REVISIONS 07/24/18
SHEET TITLE
Sign Lighting
11/23/20
SHEET N0.
C.3
Hanger
Sign Face
Sign Structure Chord .
/ !1
Luminaire
o Junctland Boxei •
I_
Con Lower Sign Choral
2 -SIO AWG TRW Or
THWN In 3? Galvanized
Rigid Steel Conduit.
NEMA 3R Waterproof EnclosureryWith A 30
Amp
Prom MountedriInstallnaStructure
Maintainingy for
encys Enclosure.tuPaProvide
lock Keys
Bond Wire To Run From Enclosure To Ground
Lug In Si. Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit.
To Metal SigngStrusture
Pull Box
s�l miotic k pOrt Structure
Zee Aluminum
Wind Beam (Typ.i
Luminaire mount at front chord shown.
Luminaire mount at back chord similar.
0' with Sidewalk
0 Otherwise
1—
U.L. Approved Ground Rod MV x 20 Copper
Clad With Approved Ground Connection pToo Be
Splices Ton Be MadexWith Inspection
Sleeves
Then Properly Insulated & waterproofed
drilled Shaft
SIDE VIEW
Sign Structure Chord
Top Hanger
Wino) Beam (T
Hanger
sign
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DETAIL'B' Sheet 2J
BACK VIEW
PLACEMENT OF SIGN LIGHTS
t. This Index details a bottom luminaire support structure. For signs
requiring top luminaire support structures, the detail tan be reversed.
2. Luminaire spacing and arm length is shown on Guide Sign Worksheet.
3. The Guide Sign Worksheet Indicates the sign luminaire used for basis of design.
The contractor may propose a different luminaire by submitting photometric
calculations for each lighted sign for review by the Engineer.
SIGN LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Roadway Lighting included In contract:
1. Power for the sign lighting provided from the roadway lighting circuit.
2. indicate sign location and a pull box location for connection to the sign
lights in the Bghting plans.
3. Lciognticgortractor installsgour lcboeaoboyp 2lighting ncta
r.
4. Signing contractor furnishes and Installs the Luminaires, NEMA 3R
enclosure, 30 amp breaker, conduit, [(Inductors and all Other electrical
equipment necessary for connection to the lighting circuit.
Roadway Lighting not included
i incpluullded in contract:
cndgerlensponddrds,yboeansevo
ruProninand inser conduit,
2. Siircuitgning runs. plans Indicate the location of the service point equipment and
3. SIAnlnp contractor provides all electrical equipment necessary Por
c ne tion of the sign lights.
LAST
REVISION
11/01/77
DESCRIPTION:
FFDO
FY 2021-22
STANDARD PLANS
EXTERNAL LIGHTING FOR SIGNS
INDEX
700-031
SHEET
I of 2
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES:
1. rabdcw w to veiny me mamting conditions and prmbe a dells drawing far each nwumreg
thou,, prior to febrlcabon. Fabricator must obtain approval horn the Designer or Olein for
placement prior to tabnc sen.
2. M vinyl end panted surfaces must receive a tompeade wmyramtl lam Iden dear coat or
Nrwl over laminate.
3. Nardwwe: M molted hardware shell be tamper prom leelenen.
a. Conbaclor must provide shop drawings for all Metre.] components, signed and sealed by a
Scented engineer er me We Of the project
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
merue
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester. PA 19380
T 484.2E8.0848
nww.mwdowlealgn.com
DATE 04/27/18
DRAWN BY. LH
mese drawings we mare for DESIGN
1TENW my end en no kir oxsblxdn.
tonerpbretN Sadly old be mwmae for al
dimensions end cordewa of the fob. nada
wsl be fender will me fie sq ob..
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CLIENT / PROJECT
Clearwater, FL
Wayhnding and Signage System
PROJECT NO.
REVISIONS 07/24/18
SHEET TITLE
FOOT Drawings
11/23/20
SHEET NO.
C.4
Structure
Chord
Sign Face
Aluminum Zee
Wind Beam ITyp.)
B
Top Hanger Pip
Sch. 40 Steel Pipe)
Luminaire Support
Structure
(See DETAIL A)
a
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Bottom Hanger Pipe
5th. 40 Steel Pipe)
Steel Plate
05(8 Hole
(TYP.)
PLATE A
NOTES
1. Install hanger pipe to each vertical beam crossed
with a % U -Bolt, lock washers and hex nuts. Cap
both ends of the horizontal pipe.
2. Materials:
A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53 (Grade A or B)
B. Steel Plate: ASTM A36
C. Bolts: ASTM A307
D. Hex Nuts: ASTM A563
E. Washers: ASTM F436
3. Coating: hot -Dip Galvanize pipes, plates, structural
shapes: ASTM A123, Fasteners and hardware:
ASTM 4153.
4. All pipe dimensions are NPS.
5. Chord 0.0. + 5" (Min.)
-0' (Unless Otherwise Shown In Plans)(6-7 Max.)
Varies By Luminaire Type \
23" To 1W Reducing Coupling
23" Sch. 40 Steel Pipe7
LUMINAIRE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
5 Of Luminaire
Sc. U -Bolt With Washers And
Double Nuts (2 Bolts Regd.)
1 Top Hanger Pipe
(7 5th. 40 Steel Pipe)
PLATE 'A'
23" Pipe Cap
213' Sch. 40 Steel Pipe
PLATE 'A'
57x274" Pipe
Sleeve (Typ.)
2W Sch. 40
Steel Pipe
Plug _� 23" Tee
3"x13" Mach. Bolt &
Lock Washer; A
Attach To Sleeve
With Chain
23' Sch. 40 Steel
Threaded Nipple
2W Pipe Coupling
4G- U -Bolt With Washers And
Double Nuts (2 Bolts Read.)
Bottom Hanger Pipe
(•5th. 40 Steel Pipe) Z_
We" 0 Hole Thru 3' Sleeve
And 23' Pipe For 3" 0
Galvanized Bolt With Curved
Washers 6 Elastic Nut
3' Sch. 40 Steel
Pipe (IB' min.)
—OA
PLATE 'A'
2
!r,
217 Sch. 40 Pipe
Drill 6 Tap For 3"
0 Bolt On 5. 0
Bolt Circles
(2 Holes Read,)
3" Sch. 40 Pipe
2W Sch. 40 Pipe
Pse' 0 Holes On 5" 0
Bolt Circle (4 Regd.)
6-537 R
Coupling
SECTION A -A
6"x3" R
SECTION B -B
goSet Parallel
TT Roadway
Bottom Or Top
Hanger Pipe
(7 Sch. 40 Pipe)
217 Sch. 40 Steel Pipe
DETAIL A - DETAIL B'
(Hanger Pipe Connection)
(Luminaire Support Structure)
Sign
LAST
REVISION
11/01/17
S
DESCRIPTION:
FY 2021-22
1:1200 STANDARD PLANS
EXTERNAL LIGHTING FOR SIGNS
INDEX
700-031
SHEET
2 of 2
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES:
I. Renato, Is verily Me mau8ng aANae end provide a MOPS dewing for each mounting
situation, prla to innatlon. fabricator must obtain epproW from bre Deigns or Dina 15,
phamem pia to fabrication.
2. M *PRI end pointed surfaces must recelre a congaed. eft -profit (end Uhl dear coat or
Anyl ever lem5m.
3. hWBeWs:PI exposed hardware aha be temper proof (500,0re.
4. Contractor meet prwlde shop drnerros for a.truc1uroi campmate, signed end scaled by e
Pennd ertpineer In es state MP. propyl.
ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES
mere
120 North Church Street
Suite 208
West Chester, PA 19380
T 484.288.0648
oeww.merledeetgn.com
DATE 04/27/18
DRAWN BY: LH
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WEPT p1580.0 not for weenie..
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CENT /PROJECT
Clearwater, FL
Wayhnding and Signage System
PROJECT NO.
REVISIONS 07/24/18
SHEET TITLE
FDOT Drawings
11/23/20
SHEET NO.
C.5
SECTION 3 I Technical Specifications
PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
merue
1. PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Type:
Project Location:
Owner:
Owner's Project Mgr.:
Designer:
Community Wayflnding
Clearwater, FL
Clearwater, FL
Gina Clayton
Municipal Services Building,
Second Floor
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Cleaneater, FL 33758
MERJE
120 N. Church St, Suite 208
West Chester, PA
Contract Doc. Dab: May 25, 2018
ALL QUESTIONS DURING THE BIDDING PERIOD SHALL BE DIRECTED TO
THE OWNER REPRESENTATIVE IN WRITING PER BIDDING PROCEDURES.
BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT T11E DESIGNER DIRECTLY DURING THE
BIDDING PERIOD. THE OWNER SHALL ISSUE A ADDENDUM FOR ANY
QUESTIONS THAT MAY EFFECT THE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROJECT BID.
2. WORK AND SCHEDULE
The work consist of Fabrication and Installation of custom bridge gateway sign.
Work Sequence: The sequence and timeframes shall be conducted as follows from
award of contract and Notice to proceed. (' Tasks run simultaneously)
Award of Contract
Notice To Proceed (NTP) provided by OWNER
Kick -Off Meeting
Shop Drawings
Samples
Fluid Mark -Outs
Fabrication and Installation
Project Substantial Completion
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
1 Week
3 weeks*
4 weeks*
4 weeks'
1246 weeks
To Be Determined
3. COST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT BID
The BIDDER shall include, but Is not limited to, all of the following costs In their
bid, either as a line tem or within the general coats of their Lump Sum Bid.
Ni Fabrication, Electrical and installation Cost,
Prototype Signs (Fabricated and Installed) (see Bid Sheet for Sign Type)
Sample Sign Components (see Bld Sheet for list)
Shop Drawings, Color & Material Samples
Engineering (Structural, Civil and Electrical)
'Indic Control Piens
Utility Clearances
Permits & Fees
Other ReImbursables
Removal of Existing Signs
Shipping & Storage
Bonds
Project Management + All Other Costs
Texas
1. SUMMARY OF KEY SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: This summary is being provided to the Bidder as a courtesy to highlight
and make them aware of specific requirements of the project. Providing this
Executive Summary does not relieve the Bidder of their responsibility to read and
understand the totality of the drawings, specifications ad requirements as outlined
in this complete document By submitting a bid, the balder acknowledges they
have thoroughly reviewed all Design Intent Drawings, Technical Specifications
and Contract requirements and that all necessary project cost are included in
their bid, including fabrication, installatkm, material specifications, performance
requirements, prototypes, samples, coordination and warranties as outlined here
within.
1.1 GENERAL CONDMONS (see Section - 00550 for additional details)
A. Use of Drawings. The DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, specifications
and flies are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for
construction. CONTRACTOR shall verify and be responsible for
all final drawings, dimensions and conditions of the job, including
proper orientation of graphic layouts, panel shapes, brackets and
mounting methods. (see Section 00550 - GENERAL CONDMONS
for more details)
B. Shop Drawings. CONTRACTOR shall produce all necessary
shop drawings, Indicating all materials, processes, specifications,
fabrication details, and installation methods shall be submitted
to The OWNER or their representative/agent for approval prior to
proceeding with fabrication and Installation.
C. Syn Copy and Graphic Layouts. All sign panel copy and graphic
layouts, shall be proofread and approved by the OWNER prior
to production. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for replacing
all signs, sign panels or other elements that did not receive an
approve] signature from the OWNER prior to fabrication.
D. Basis for Design. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the basis of
design as presented in the provided DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS
end shall remain responsible for the development of the final means
and methods necessary to build structurally sound and approved
signs and the related installation of the proposed signs.
E Limits of DESIGNER. It is understood by the CONTRACTOR and
the OWNER that the DESIGNER is not a licensed ENGINEER or
Architect, and that responsibility for the Interpretation of design
intent drawings and engineering of all work performed under this
contract to yield an effective, structurally sound and safe product is
the responsibility of the OWNER'S CONTRACTOR and/or licensed
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
F. Structural Engineering: Provide all necessary structural
engineering calculations and signed and sealed drawings for
proposed signs, structures (existing and new) and other elements as
necessary to perform the work and provide a structurally sound and
safe product. CONTRACTOR shall have all drawings signed and
sealed by a registered Structural ENGINEER, licensed in the state
the project is being Installed.
G. iheffie Control Plans. Prior to the start of the project the
CONTRACTOR shall provide Traffic Control Plans and strategy
based on the OWNER'S requirements. For work located in the
public right-of-way the CONTRACTOR shall follow all State
Department of Transportation, County or Municipal government
regulations, permits and ordinances.
1.2 POST & PANEL / PYLON SIGNS
(see Sections 10436 and 10437 for additional details)
A. Delivery, Handing And Storage
1. Delivery and Handling. Ship and deliver post, panels and all
other sign components in the appropriate protective covering
and crating to fully protect all sign components and surfaces
against damage.
Remove all protective covering, as required per product manu-
facturer instructions, in order to maintain warranties.
2. Defects. All delivered sign components shall be delivered free
of any defect, including, but not limited to scratches, chips,
cracking, dents, peeling, bubbling, adhesive glue / tape marks,
marker writings, undesirable flim coatings or other visual dis-
tractions or defects.
B. Warranty
1. Contractors Warranty Period: Contractor shall provide a
warranty of 3 years from date of Substantial Completion, for all
workmanship associated with the fabrication and installation of
the sign system.
2. Product and Manufacturers Warranties. CONTRACTOR shall
pass on to the OWNER and honor all associated third -party
product warranties. Including but not limited to;
a. Paint Warranty: Minimum 7 years
b. Reflective Vinyl / Custom Color Warranty: Minimum 8 yrs
c. Non -Reflective Vinyl Warranty: Minimum 10 years
C. Paint Use poyurenthane paints or approved equal.
Clear Coat: Apply a compatible protective UV / Anti -Graffiti
Clearcoat to all painted, printed, and/or vinyl surfaces. Contractor
shall verify all product warranties and compatibility with applied to
surfaces.
D. Reflective Sheeting and Custom Color Application Process
1. 3M Certified Fabricator: Reflective Vinyl Printing shall be
performed by a current accredited 3M Certified Fabricator or
3M Certified Digital Fabricator.
2. Single Vinyl Product and Manufacturer: All vinyl sheeting,
inks and overlays shall maintain the same manufacturer
and required specifications. Mixing products, processes or
materials from different manufacturers is not permitted.
3. Use 3M 3930 High Intensity Reflective Sheeting or approved
equal that meets MUTCD requirements for Community
Wayfinding Signage (MUTCD Section 2D.50)
4. Imaging Custom Colors (3M). Custom colors shall be applied
to high intensity prismatic sheeting by the following imaging
methods describe below or approved equal;
a. 3M Series 3930 Sheeting and Color Application shall be
covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-
Graffiti ovedeminate. Refer to Product Bulletin for 3M 1170
for fabrication procedures and specifications.
b. Preferred Printer. 3M Series 3930 sheeting may be imaged
by the Dural RHO 181 TS printer.
c. Preferred Vendor: Sheltie Industries:
(604) 513-1887.
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E. Fabrication: Bracket And Panel Assembly
Brackets / Panel Configuration. Contractor shall be responsible for
confirming, coordinating and verifying all sign panels, messages,
graphic layouts, panel orientation, margins, shape, brackets, panel
edges, and mounting hole positions with the proposed bracket
design, configuration and assembly method, as it relates to the
orientation and positioning on a new or existing pole to which ft is
installed on.
Pedestrian Sign Panels: This Includes single and double -sided
panels that may require a singular orientation and specific margin
clearance, on either side of the panel, in order to work properly with
the assembly to the bracket, pole (existing or new) and positioning
of the panel in the correct direction, when placed in the field.
Contractor shall be responsible for replacement of all panels that
are incorrect due to the Contractor's failure to notify the DESIGNER
and OWNER prior to the commencement of any step of the panel or
bracket fabrication process.
F. Breakaway Post
As indicated on drawings, CONTRACTOR shall provide breakaway
posts assembly for the sign types and locations Indicated in the
documentation drawings. Final designs and shop drawings shall be
supplied by the CONTRACTOR for each of the poles identified. A
State Licensed Professional Structural Engineer shall sign and seal
the submittal of shop drawings. The breakaway post shall meet or
exceed the following criteria:
1. Most Current policy on Geometric Design of Highway and
Streets
2. Most Current Standard Specification for Structural supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals
3. Most Current AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
O. Existing Poles
Prior to submitting a bid the CONTRACTOR shall become familiar
with all existing pole types utlized on the project and Include all
necessary costs for coordination, different mounting methods and
materials required for the project.
See 10436 / Section 1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
and Section 3.1 (C) INSTALLATION for Structural Engineering
requirements associated with existing structures, Including poles.
H. Installation: Underground Vauha/Beeemente
Prior to bidding, to the greatest extent practical the CONTRACTOR
shall make themselves familiar with all underground basement/vault
locations that may interfere with a potential sign location footer, by
obtaining plans end historical records from the OWNER. Bidders
project lump sum cost shall be Inclusive of all fees associated with
unique footer designs that may be required as part of this work.
I. Installation: Call Utilities Before Digging
Prior to any digging the contractor shall contact all required utility
company's. Including, but not limited to Water, Gas, Electric,
Fiber -Optics, Cable, Telephone, etc.). It is the responsibility of
the Contractor to coordinate all calls, utility checks and footer
production so that it will not delay the installation of the sign
program.
J. Installation: Concrete and Surface Replacement
CONTRACTOR shall replace all surfaces with like materials. All new
surfaces adjacent to and within 25'-0" sq ft of post, including the
entire excavated area shall be returned to the same condition and
quality, Including, materials, finish and grading that was present
prior to excavation.
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When pouring a underground footer within a area that contains
a surface brick or specialty pavers, The pattern of bricks /
pavers shall be removed, stored and replaced In the exact same
positioning in the order they were removed.
When locating a footer within a single larger pavement block
adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the entire block of pavement
shall be removed and replaced with the same materials and finish of
adjacent sidewalk areas - up to 25 sq ft. (5' - 0" x 5' - 0")
Existing Poles
Prior to submitting a bid the CONTRACTOR shall become familiar
with all existing pole types utilized on the project and include all
necessary costs for coordination, different mounting methods and
materials required for the project.
Field Surveys Prior to Beginning Work
Contractors representatives will be present at all field surveys and
site markings prior to installation. See Section 10436 and 10437 for
CONTRACTORS staff responsibilities.
Check / Stop / Ask (Obvious Errors)
CONTRACTOR shall, when at all practical, confirm sign messages
in the field prior to final installation.
1. CONTRACTOR shall notify the DESIGNER and OWNER of any
obvious Incorrect message, spelling, arrow direction, pictogram
and any other graphic elements OR any condition in the envi-
ronment (new or previously identified) that reduces the signs)
effectiveness, visibility or creates a situation where the sign is
presenting incorrect information or creates a hazard (regardless
of Its safety factor or simple common sense).
2. Failure to notify the OWNER and DESIGNER of any obvious
error or faulty condition prior to installation will result in the
CONTRACTOR replacing the sign or rectifying the condition
in the environment, at no additional cost to the OWNER or
DESIGNER.
N. Thafflc Control
Develop general Maintenance and Protection of Traffic plans for
vehicular and pedestrian traffic in accordance with the current
MUTCD, State DOT and Municipal requirements. Details for traffic
control device must conform to the standard State DOT details.
The contractor shall apply for all permits required by the OWNER
and municipality for the purposes of traffic control. The cost for
all permits and coordination shall be included within the Lump
Sum Bid Proposal; this Includes but is not limited to equipment,
manpower, police presence or any other devices or personnel
required for traffic control.
O. Removal Of Existing Signs Of Requested as part of the Bid)
The contractor shall remove all existing wayltnding, directional end
trailblazer signs as indicated In the Comments section of the project
Message Schedule. This work shall be sequenced and coordinated
with the Installation of the new sign program.
Removal of existing signs shall be Included In the CONTRACTORS,
Lump Sum Project Cost.
1. CONTRACTOR shall confirm with the OWNER prior to
submitting their bid, the full scope of work related to removal,
induding footer removal, post removal and disposal.
P. Attie Stock (If Requested as pert of the Bid)
Contractor shall supply attic stock components of posts, sign
panels, brackets and other components as requested and as
outlined on the Bid Form.
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NOTE: These General Conditions and Specifications are specific to signage programs.
In cases where the OWNER has provided additional or duplicate General Conditions,
Specifications or Requirements as part of their bidding process or contract with the
CONTRACTOR, the OWNER'S requirements shall take precedent
1. DEFINITIONS.
Addendum:
Affirmative Action Plan:
Application for Payment:
Award:
Bid:
Bidder:
Bonds:
Change Order:
Contract
Written change to the bid documents issued by the
OWNER before award of a contract. More than one
such change is referred to as
"addenda."
The plan submitted by each Bidder with its Bid in
the form required by the Bid Documents as to the
proposed method of compliance with the affirmative
action goals of the OWNER set forth in the Bid
Documents.
CONTRACTOR'S written request for payment of
amounts due for completed portions of the Work and,
H the Contract so provides, for materials delivered and
suitably stored on or off the OWNER'S premises pend-
ing their incorporation into the Work Each Application
for Payment must be approved by the OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE and the DESIGNER.
The issuance of a Contract by The OWNER
A complete and properly signed written proposal of
the Bidder, submitted on the Bid Proposal Form (sup-
plemented by additional information as appropriate)
included in the Bid Documents, to furnish, deliver and
install the necessary materials and to perform the Work
in accordance with the Contract Documents.
An Individual, firm, partnership or corporation qualified
to submit a Bid for the Contract Work
The Bid Bond given as Bid Security, H any, the
Performance Bond and Labor and Material man's
Bond, or any other bond required by the Contract
Documents.
A written order to the CONTRACTOR, atter the
Contract is executed, authorizing a change in
Contract Price, the Contract lime, or other provisions
of the Contract Documents. Change Orders are
not valid unless signed by the OWNER Authorized
Representative.
The Contract Documents that form the agreement
between the two OWNER and CONTRACTOR
Contract Documents: May include the following:
Invitation to Bid
Instructions to Bidders
Design Intent Drawings
Technical Specifications
Affirmative Action Ran
Workforce Standards
Performance Bond
Bid Form
Agreement
Release
Addenda
General Conditions
Labor and Material
Contractor:
Contract Sum:
Contract Time:
Days:
Design Intent Drawings:
Designer:
Engineer:
Final Payment:
Liquidated Damages:
Notice of Award:
Notice to Proceed:
Owner.
The individual, firm, partnership or corporation
which, as an Independent CONTRACTOR, and not
an employee, has entered into the Contract with The
OWNER.
The price which the Contract states is the total amount
The OWNER must pay to the CONTRACTOR as full
and fair compensation for the performance of the Work
required by the Contract Documents. The Contract
Sum can be adjusted only by Change Order.
Contract lime means the total time allowed for
performance of the CONTRACTOR'S Work, including
all time extensions authorized by Change Order.
Contract lime can be adjusted only by Change Order.
Unless otherwise stated, any reference to days means
calendar days.
Drawings provided by Found Design, LLC. Drawings
are for bidding only and not for shop use or
construction/installation.
Found Design LLC (d.b.a. MERJE) and their
sub -consultants.
The term "ENGINEER" used throughout the
Contract Documents is deemed to mean any design
professional engaged by The OWNER to carry out
the design and documentation of the Work. The
term "ENGINEER" may refer not only to a licensed
ENGINEER, but also to a architect, planner or other
non -licensed design professional.
The Application for Payment made for the last payment
under the Contract, including retainage. The Final
Application for Payment must be approved by the
OWNER and DESIGNER before payment will be made.
A penalty paid by the CONTRACTOR to the OWNER
for non -completion of work by the agreed upon project
end date.
Written notice to the successful Bidder that The
OWNER is awarding the Contract to that Bidder.
Written notice horn The OWNER to the CONTRACTOR
to
proceed with the Work
The entity entering into the Contract with the
CONTRACTOR
Owner Representative: The person or organization retained by the OWNER
to monitor and administer construction for the
OWNER, and to facilitate communications of
project participants, but not to act as the OWNER'S
agent. See definition of "OWNER'S Authorized
Representative."
Subcontractor. Any person, firm or corporation, other than the
employees of the CONTRACTOR, who contracts
with the CONTRACTOR to furnish labor or labor and
materials under the Contract.
Work:
Work Site:
The construction and services required by the Contract
Documents, Including all labor materials, equipment
end services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR to
fulfill its obligations under the Contract Documents.
The area within which the CONTRACTOR is to perform
the Work under the Contract, including areas obtained
by or provided to the CONTRACTOR for use In
connection with the Contract, when contiguous to the
project limits.
2. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
2.1 Documents. The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items
necessary for the proper execution end completion of the Work The
Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one
shall be as binding as If required by all. The CONTRACTOR shall perform
in accordance with the Contract Documents and with all requirements
reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as being necessary
to produce the intended results. In case of conflict, the moat expensive
combination of quality and quantity shall govern.
2.2 Reference. Material and workmanship specified by the number, symbol,
or title of a referenced standard shall comply with the latest edition or
revision thereof and amendments and supplements thereto in effect
on the date of the Invitation to Bid except where a particular Issue is
Indicated. Municipal and utility standards shall govern except in case
of conflict with the Specifications. In case of a conflict between the
Specifications and the referenced standard, the more stringent provision
shall govern.
2.3 Ambiguities In Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall refer any perceived
ambiguity, inconsistency, or discrepancy in the Contract Documents to
The OWNER for clarification. Absent such clarification, the more stringent
requirement In any case shall apply.
2.4 Differences Between. The most recent revision of Drawings shall control
over older revisions. In the event of discrepancy between any drawing
and the figure written thereon, the figures shall govern over scaled
dimensions.
2.5 Omissions and MIs -Descriptions. Before submitting its Bid to The
OWNER, thereafter, the CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and
compare all Drawings. Specifications and other Contract Documents;
shall verify all figures on the Drawings before laying out the Work. The
Bidder (and the CONTRACTOR) shall promptly notify The OWNER of
all errors, inconsistencies, or omissions it may discover, and obtain
specific Instructions in writing before proceeding with the Work The
CONTRACTOR shall be liable to The OWNER for all costs and damages
resulting from errors In construction which could have been avoided by
such examination and notification, and shall correct at its own expense
and without extension of Contract lime, all work improperly constructed
through failure to notify the DESIGNER and request specific instructions.
Omission from the Drawings or Specifications or the misdescription of
details of Work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of
the Drawings and Specifications, or which are customarily performed,
shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from performing such omitted or
misdescribed Work (no matter how extensive) and it shall be performed
as If fully and correctly set forth and described in the Drawings and
Specifications at no additional expense or delay to The OWNER.
2.6 Verification of Dimensions and Existing Work Before commencing
work, The CONTRACTOR shall take field measurements and verify field
conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and
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conditions and other Information known to the CONTRACTOR with the
Contract Documents. Errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered
shell be reported to the DESIGNER and the OWNER REPRESENTATIVE at
once.
2.7 Familiarity with Site. By submitting a Bid, the contractor is confirming they
are familiar with all site conditions and project requirements related to the
fabrication, installation, coordination and permitting associated with this
Protect
2.8 Duty to Notify of Defects in Other Work If any part of the
CONTRACTOR'S Work depends upon the work of another CONTRACTOR
or on existing conditions or structures in the building, the CONTRACTOR
shell, before beginning that portion of the Work, report to the DESIGNER
and OWNER'S Representative any defects or deficiencies in the work
upon which its Work depends that might affect the CONTRACTOR'S
Work If the CONTRACTOR proceeds with the Work, without giving any
such notice, the CONTRACTOR shell be deemed to have accepted the
work of the other CONTRACTOR or the existing conditions as being
adequate for its purposes, and shall not be entitled to an increase in
Contract Price or Contract lime for correcting any resulting defects or
deficiencies in Its Work.
2.9 CONTRACTOR'S Responsibilities For Execution of the Work
A Compliance with Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR
shall perform the Work in strict accordance with the Contract
Documents. The CONTRACTOR shell not depart from the scope
of the Work as defined in the Contract Documents without written
authorization from The OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall not
be relieved of responsibility for deviations from the Contract
Documents by the DESIGNER'S approval of shop drawings or other
submittals.
B. Standard of Quality. The CONTRACTOR shall perform all Work in
accordance In accordance with first-class construction practices,
in a good and workmanlike manner, and free from defects. The
CONTRACTOR shall use in the Work only materials that are new,
previously unused, of first-class quality and free from manufacturing
or other defect or deficiency.
C. Compliance with Laws, Codes and Regulations. The
CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, comply strictly with all applicable
codes, regulations, statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations or rules
of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Work
or the location within which the Work takes place (collectively,
"Laws') and shall obtain all approvals necessary In connection with
the Work. Without limitation, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with
all Laws applicable to building construction, use or occupancy,
payment of SUBCONTRACTORS and material men, payment
of employee wages or related taxes, health and safety Laws,
environmental Laws, and applicable rules of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters or any other body now or hereafter constituted to
exercise similar functions.
2.10 TAXES. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the
CONTRACTOR shall pay all applicable taxes arising from or relating to
the Work, at no further coat to The OWNER.
2.11 DEFECTIVE WORK OR MATERIALS
A Workmanship or materials not conforming to the requirements of
the Contract Documents are hereby deemed to be rejected, whether
in place or not, and regardless of whether such materiels have been
expressly rejected by the DESIGNER. Rejected materials or Work
shall be immediately removed from the Work Site, and promptly
replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S sole expense, and without any
extension of Contract Time.
B. If The OWNER issues a written direction to the CONTRACTOR to
correct non -conforming or defective Work, and the CONTRACTOR
does not comply with the direction within seven (7) days, The
OWNER may, without further notice to the CONTRACTOR correct
the deficiencies itself or through others and charge the cost of
doing so to the CONTRACTOR (or deduct it from further payments
to the CONTRACTOR). This remedy is without prejudice to
any other remedy The OWNER may have under the Contract
Documents or at law.
C. If the CONTRACTOR falls promptly to correct Work that is not In
accordance with the Contract Documents, The OWNER has the
right to order the CONTRACTOR to stop the Work or portions of
the Work until the non -conforming Work has been corrected. The
CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to an increase in Contract
Price or an extension of Contract Time as a result of any such stop
work order. Any delay caused to completion of the Work by such
an order shall treated as a delay caused by the CONTRACTOR'S
breach. The OWNER shall have no duty to stop the Work for the
reasons stated in this Subparagraph.
D. The CONTRACTOR shall pay (or The OWNER may deduct from
further payment to the CONTRACTOR) any extra coats The OWNER
incurs as a result of additional work the DESIGNER or OWNER'S
Representative must do to evaluate, correct, or otherwise deal with
non -conforming Work by the CONTRACTOR.
2.12 Required Tests and Inspections
A The Work may be subject to inspection and testing by The OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE and the DESIGNER at reasonable times. Such
inspection and testing is for the sole benefit of The OWNER and
shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of responsibility for performing
the Work in strict compliance with the Contract Documents. Except
as specifically provided to the contrary in the Contract Documents,
no testing or Inspection shall be construed as constituting or
Implying acceptance.
B. Any Work done without proper inspection or testing as required
by the Contract Documents Is subject to rejection. If any Work
should be covered up before the required inspection or testing
and approval, it must be uncovered, at the CONTRACTOR'S sole
expense and without extension of the Contract lime, to allow the
Inspection and testing, and promptly restored thereafter.
C. The CONTRACTOR shell be responsible for having performed all
tests or inspections required by applicable laws as a condition
of obtaining required certificates or permits or otherwise. The
CONTRACTOR shall also obtain, from an electrical underwriter,
in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the OWNER,
certifying that all electrical work pursuant to the Contract has been
completed in accordance with current electrical underwriting.
2.13 Means and Methods. The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for the
means and methods of construction, use of appropriate materiels and
process, and the safe performance of the Work The CONTRACTOR
shall employ only competent, skilled, reliable and honest workers for the
Work, who will work In harmony with other workers on the Work Site.
The OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to remove from the Work
Site any employee whom it determines to be intemperate, incompetent,
a threat to the safety of persons or property, or who fails to perform the
Work in a manner acceptable to The OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall
promptly comply with any such direction and shall not thereafter employ
the removed employee for the Work.
2.14 Unauthorized Work Any work which is not in accordance with the
Contract Documents Is unauthorized. Any work the CONTRACTOR
performs which Is beyond that required or authorized by the Contract
Documents shall be likewise considered unauthorized and The OWNER
shall not be obligated to pay for it, under the Contract, or under a theory
of quantum merit, unjust enrichment or otherwise. The OWNER may, but
need not, order that any unauthorized Work be removed from the Work
Site at the CONTRACTOR'S sole expense and without extension of the
Contract lime.
2.15 Storage of Materials. Materials delivered to the Work Site for use in the
Work may be stored only in areas designated by The OWNER.
2.18 Equipment and Services. Unless provided to the contrary elsewhere in
the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall provide all temporary
services required to complete its Work, all tools, scaffolding, hoists,
cranes or other equipment and incidental materiels needed for the
completion of the Work If weather protection (including heating) or
additional ventilation is requited to protect workers, the Work, or the
boundaries within which Work is taking place, the CONTRACTOR shell
provide It.
2.17 SUBCONTRACTOR Warranties. All warranties and guarantees
of SUBCONTRACTORS, including suppliers and manufacturers,
with respect to any portion of the Work shall be obtained by the
CONTRACTOR for the benefit of and in the name of The OWNER and,
to the extent possible, shall be directly enforceable by The OWNER
If such warranties are not directly enforceable by The OWNER the
CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with The OWNER in enforcing the
warranties. The CONTRACTOR shell use its best efforts to obtain from
all manufacturers and suppliers guarantees and warranties upon the best
terms and longest periods available. The CONTRACTOR shall cause its
SUBCONTRACTORS to include in their subcontracts and purchase orders
the requirement that all guarantees and warranties be obtained in the
name of The OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall be jointly and severally
liable for any such warranties or guarantees. To the extent that any such
warranty or guaranty would be voided by reason of the CONTRACTOR'S
negligence or breach in Incorporating material or equipment into the
Work, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for correcting such defect
and shall be responsible pursuant to the guarantee obligations set forth
herein.
2.18 Hazardous Materials.
A. The CONTRACTOR shall not bring onto the Work Site or use in the
Work any hazardous a toxic materials, such as asbestos, asbestos
products, or polychlorinated biphenyl If the CONTRACTOR
discovers that any materials or processes specfied in the Contract
Documents would require use of such hazardous or toxic materials,
it shell inform the DESIGNER and The OWNER REPRESENTATIVE
immediately.
B. If the CONTRACTOR encounters materials on the Work Site which
the CONTRACTOR believes to be toxic or hazardous, which have
not been placed on the Work Site by the CONTRACTOR, which
have not been rendered harmless, and for which no express
provision has been previously made in the Contract Documents, the
CONTRACTOR shall stop work in the affected area and immediately
report the condition to the Project Manager end DESIGNER.
Work in the affected area shall be resumed when the condition is
Identified as not toxic or hazardous, or when the condition has been
re -mediated by The OWNER
C. The CONTRACTOR shall not spill or release oil, solvents, or other
chemical substances onto the Work Site. If such releases do occur,
the CONTRACTOR shall promptly report them to The OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE, and shall be responsible for removing and
cleaning up the spilled or released substances In a legally proper
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manner, at the CONTRACTOR'S own cost, and for paying any
costs The OWNER incurs as a result of the spill or release. This
responsibility shall exist whether or not the CONTRACTOR has
been negligent.
2.19 CLEAN-UP. The CONTRACTOR shall keep the Work and the entire
Work Sites safe, clean, and reasonably free from trash or debris at all
times. The CONTRACTOR shall arrange for prompt removal and legal
disposal of all rubbish, packing materials, scrap, rubble, and other waste
material from the Work Sites. Flammable materials and chemicals or
other hazardous substances will be removed from the Work Sites at the
end of each day, or when they are no longer needed at the Work Sites,
whichever comes first. As soon as practicable after Final Completion, the
CONTRACTOR shall remove all of its project offices, equipment, tools,
temporary fences, barriers, scaffolding, and other material from the Work
Sites, and leave the Work Sites broom dean and free of all construction -
related debris or trash.
2.20 RECORD DRAWINGS. The CONTRACTOR and each SUBCONTRACTOR
shall keep on file at the Work Site one complete copy of the Drawings
end Specifications, in good order and marked currently to record all
changes, revisions and additions made during the construction, whether
pursuant to field order or otherwise, and the location and detail of Work
installed on a field run basis, as wall as a complete set of approved shop
drawings and Change Orders ("collectively, the Record Drawings"). The
Record Drawings shall be made available for review by The OWNER and
DESIGNER at all times. One (1) complete set of the Record Drawings
shall be delivered to The OWNER after Final Completion of the Work, and
as a condition precedent to Final Payment.
2.21 USE OF PREMISES
A General: The general locations of the signs and the layout of the
overall project area are shown on the Sign Location Plans. The
CONTRACTOR shall perform the work, either exclusively or in
conjunction with others performing construction as part of this
project or other projects and shall coordinate ell staging end work
activity areas necessary to complete the tasks associated with this
work.
B. Access to sign locations may be limited; CONTRACTOR shall obtain
the OWNER'S approval of proposed routes of access sequencing
and safety requirements. CONTRACTOR shall also coordinate with
necessary OWNER representatives, departments and local /state
authorities to ensure access is permitted and safe.
C. Make other arrangements for storage, unless coordinated with the
OWNER and their departments representatives.
2.22 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS
A Separate Contract: Owner may have a separate contract for
performance of certain construction operations at Project site. All
work related or unrelated to this project, shall be coordinated by the
CONTRACTOR as required to complete this project
B. Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those
contracts may be carried out smoothly, without Interfering with or
delaying work under this Contract.
2.23 REGULATIONS. CONTRACTOR shall be familiar with and utilize materials
and process, so that the signs meet all requirements of the 2009 Edition
of the MUTCD and all subsequent revisions (May 2012), the 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible Design and all other required Federal, State
and Local codes related to the fabrication and Installation of this project,
inclusive of industry standards, specific project requirements and all site
conditions.
2.24 PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING
A A pre -construction meeting will be held at a time and place
designated by the Owner and Administrator for the purpose
of clarification of the project and for the purpose of identifying
responsibilities of the Owner, Administrator and the Contractors
personnel end explanation of administrative procedures.
B. The Contractor shell also use this meeting for the following:
1. Agenda: Construction Schedule, Safety, Security, Cleaning
up, Subcontractor procedures relating to; Submittals, Change
Orders, Applications for Payment and Record documents.
2. Attendees: Representatives from the following shall be pres-
ent; OWNER and DESIGNER. Others who may attend, State
Agency, Public Works and OWNERS' Engineer.
2.25 SECURITY PROCEDURES
A CONTRACTOR shall provide secure storage for all materiels on site
and within the contractors premises, to protect at work, project
products end related components from loss or damage.
B. CONTRACTOR shall secure completed work as required to prevent
loss or damage.
2.26 COORDINATION
A If necessary, Inform each party Involved, in writing, of procedures
required for coordination; include requirements for giving notice,
submitting reports and attending meetings.
B. Prepare coordination drawings where limited space available may
cause conflicts In the locations of installed products, and when
required to coordinate installation of products.
1. Where space is limited, show plan and cross section
dimensions of space available, including structural
obstructions.
2. Coordinate shop drawings prepared by separate entities.
3. Show installation sequence when necessary.
3. DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS and SHOP DRAWINGS
3.1 Drawings Provided By DESIGNER. The DESIGNER shall provide Adobe
illustrator files / DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS associated with the
PROJECT as a courtesy to the CONTRACTOR.
3.2 Use of Drawings. The DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, specifications and
files are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
CONTRACTOR shall verify and be responsible for all final drawings,
dimensions and conditions of the job, including proper orientation of
graphic layouts, panel shapes, brackets and mounting methods.
3.3 Shop Drawings. CONTRACTOR shall produce all necessary shop
drawings, indicating all materials, processes, specifications, fabrication
details, and installation methods shall be submitted to The OWNER or
their representative/agent for approval prior to proceeding with fabrication
and installation.
3.4 Review & Approval: Review and approval of the shop drawings by the
OWNER and/or DESIGNER is for adherence to design intent only and
shall not be construed or assumed as a acceptance of fabrication/
installation reliability or structural integrity.
3.5 Sign Copy and Graphic Layouts. All sign panel copy and graphic layouts,
shall be proofread and approved by the OWNER prior to production.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for replacing all signs, sign panels
or other elements that did not receive an approval signature from the
OWNER prior to fabrication.
3.6 Basis for Design. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the basis of design
as presented In the provided DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS and shall
remain responsible for the development of the final means and methods
necessary to build structurally sound and approved signs and the related
installation of the proposed signs.
3.7 Limits of DESIGNER. it is understood by the CONTRACTOR and the
OWNER that the DESIGNER Is rota licensed ENGINEER or Architect,
and that responsibility for the interpretation of design intent drawings and
engineering of all work performed under this contract to yield an effective,
structurally sound and safe product is the responsibility of the OWNER'S
CONTRACTOR and/or licensed STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
3.8 Structural Engineering. CONTRACTOR shall have all drawings signed
and sealed bye registered Structural ENGINEER, licensed In the state the
project is being installed.
3.9 Ownership. Ownership of all designs, drawings and files remain with the
OWNER and the DESIGNER as outlined in their base agreement and shall
not be used by the CONTRACTOR on any other project
4. SUBMITTALS
4.1 Requirement of Prompt Submittal. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to
the DESIGNER for review shop drawings, product data, samples and
similar submittals required by the Contract Documents with reasonable
promptness and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work, The
OWNER activities or the work of separate CONTRACTORS.
4.2 Work to Conform with Submittals. The CONTRACTOR shall perform no
Work requiring submittal and review of shop drawings or other submittals
until the submittals have been approved by the OWNER, DESIGNER and/
or ENGINEER as required. Work shall be performed in accordance with
approved submittals.
4.3 CONTRACTOR'S Representation. By submitting shop drawings or
other submittals, the CONTRACTOR represents that it has determined
and verified all materials, processes, products, means / methods, field
measurements and field construction criteria related thereto, and has
checked and coordinated the information contained In the submittals with
the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents, including all
Warranties and Engineering requirements.
5. CHANGES/CHANGE ORDERS.
5.1 Right to Make Changes. The OWNER may, without Invalidating the
Contract, and without prior notice to the surety, order changes In the
Work, Including additions, deletions or modifications. Any such change
may be made ONLY by written Change Order executed by The OWNER'S
Authorized Representative. Neither the Contract Time nor Contract Sum
may be changed except by such a Change Order. The DESIGNER is
NOT authorized to execute Change Orders or to bind The OWNER to any
change to the Contract Documents.
5.2 Entitlement to Contract Adjustment. The CONTRACTOR Is entitled to an
adjustment to the Contract lime or the Contract Price If it has compiled
with the notice and documentation provisions of this Article and It
A the OWNER issues any directive which changes the work so that
the cost of performing the Work or the time within which the Work
can be completed is materially affected;
B. the site or as -built conditions differ materially from those which the
CONTRACTOR knew, or which it should have discovered as a result
of its pre -construction site and document investigation, and the
difference will materially Increase the cost or time of performance;
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C. there is any material error, omission or inconsistency in the plans
and specifications which the CONTRACTOR did not discover and
could not reasonably have discovered in carrying out its obligations
under Paragraphs 2.3, 2.8 and 2.7, and which materially increases
the cost or time or performance;
D. the CONTRACTOR'S performance is delayed, because of any event
which was not anticipated when the Contract was executed, which
is beyond the reasonable control of the CONTRACTOR, and which
Is not otherwise limited by the Contract Documents.
The OWNER is likewise entitled to deductive Change Orders when
changes are made that will decrease the cost of completing the
Work.
5.3 Notice of Change. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE and DESIGNER, In writing, within three (3) days of
receiving a directive, or discovering any condition, which it believes will
materially affect the cost of completing the Work or the time within which
the Work can be completed. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a written
request for Change Order within seven (7) days of Its written notice of
change. The request shall set out in reasonable detail, the reasons for
the requested adjustments, and shall state the number of additional days
sought and/or the amount of any Increase in compensation sought. The
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE may request, and the CONTRACTOR shall
provide, further cost breakdowns, clarifications, documentation or back
up tf The OWNER reasonably believes that such additional information Is
needed to understand and evaluate the request
5.4 Change Orders. After receiving a request for Change Order, The
OWNER will promptly render a decision as to whether It agrees that the
CONTRACTOR is entitled to adjustments in Contract Time, Contract Price
or both. If the CONTRACTOR has provided unit prices in submitting its
bid, and the OWNER has accepted such unit prices, then all adjustments
in Contract Price with respect to the change by the stated unit price.
In at other cases, The OWNER and the CONTRACTOR will agree upon
the appropriate adjustments and the resulting agreement shall be set
forth in a written Change Order and signed by both The OWNER end the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR'S execution of a Change Order will
be Its representation and agreement that the Change Order constitutes
its full and final adjustment for all costs, schedule impacts, or other
consequences arising from the change in question, and that no further
adjustments In Contract Time or Contract Price will be sought or due with
respect to the change.
5.5 Delay or Disruption. The CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to recover
damages for delay or disruption ONLY If the delay or disruption
was caused solely by the action or Inaction of The OWNER or its
representatives, and the CONTRACTOR establishes that, but for the
delay, it would have been able to complete its work on time. Damages
for delay shall exclude all costs attributed to home office costs or
overheads, whether calculated by the Eichleay formula or otherwise,
and all coats attributed to lost profits, opportunity costs, other business
forgone, or similar costs. Such costs shall not be recoverable, regardless
of the cause of the delay or disruption..
5.6 Duty to Continue Work. If the CONTRACTOR and The OWNER do not
agree that any adjustment sought by the CONTRACTOR is justified, or if
the parties fail to agree upon the appropriate amount of the adjustment
in Contract lime or Contract Price, the CONTRACTOR shell nevertheless
proceed with the Work, and shall promptly make a written claim.
5.7 Waiver of Right to Adjustment. If the CONTRACTOR falls to notify The
OWNER in accordance with Paragraph 5.3, of any action or event which
it claims materially affects the cost of completing the Work or the time
within which it can be completed, the CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to
have waived Its right to any adjustment In the Contract Price or Contract
Time as a result of the action or event in question. In such a case, the
CONTRACTOR shall also be deemed to have waived any claim additional
time or compensation under theories of quantum merit or unjust
enrichment or negligence.
8. SUBCONTRACTORS.
6.1 CONTRACTOR Responsible for SUBCONTRACTOR Work The
CONTRACTOR may retain SUBCONTRACTORS to perform portions of
the Work However, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for Work
performed by SUBCONTRACTORS, as if It had been performed by the
CONTRACTOR itself.
6.2 Contract Requirements Appy. All SUBCONTRACTORS must agree that
they have the same duties and obligations to the CONTRACTOR as the
CONTRACTOR has to The OWNER under this Contract
8.3 No Third -Party Rights. The SUBCONTRACTORS shall have no rights
against The OWNER, either under a third -party beneficiary theory or
otherwise.
8.4 Insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall require all SUBCONTRACTORS to
obtain and maintain throughout the duration of the Work insurance of
the types and limits stated In paragraph 11 of the General Conditions.
No SUBCONTRACTOR will be permitted to perform any Work until the
CONTRACTOR has provided The OWNER, and any additional insureds,
with evidence that the SUBCONTRACTOR has obtained the required
insurance.
7. PROJECT SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Continued Occupancy of OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the protection and security of those portions of the
Work Site that have been turned over to it for construction and for
the protection and security of all materials, supplies and construction
equipment, whether on or off the Work Site. The CONTRACTOR
acknowledges that the Work Site, or areas of the building within which
the Work is being done, may be occupied by The OWNER or other
members of the public during the course of the Work, end agrees to take
ell reasonable security measures to protect the people and property on
the Work Site from Injury and damage, and to exclude from areas under
construction persons who are not authorized to be in those areas. The
CONTRACTOR shall comply with The OWNER 'a directions concerning
areas within which it must confine its activities so as to avoid Injury to
persons and interference with operations.
7.2 Safety. The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain all safety devices
or measures required by any applicable laws, regulations, ordinances,
or rules, by The OWNER 's insurers, or reasonably required by Project
conditions, for the protection of the health and safety of all persons
who may come onto the Work Site, and for the protection of property
from damage due to the Work. The CONTRACTOR shall promulgate
and enforce safety regulations for its workers and SUBCONTRACTORS.
Among other things, the CONTRACTOR shall
A Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, rules,
regulations or orders of any public authority (federal, state or local)
as they relate to the health or safety of persons or protection of
Property.
B. Submit to The OWNER, before performing any work on the
Work Site, a written safety program In full compliance with the
requirements of this Article and which is consistent with applicable
federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, regulations or
orders, and
C. Implement all practices, procedures and programs customarily
implemented by construction CONTRACTORS for projects of a
similar nature.
7.3 Traffic Control Plans. Prior to the start of the project the CONTRACTOR
shall provide ltaffic Control Plans and strategy based on the
OWNER'S requirements. For work located in the public right-of-way
the CONTRACTOR shall follow all State Department of Transportation,
County or Municipal government regulations, permits and ordinances.
A. On a weekly basis, the CONTRACTOR shell inform the OWNER and
the DESIGNER of their anticipated installation and the quantity of
flag -persons being utilized.
B. Traffic persons usage will be based on the right-of-way owner
requirements. Traffic persons may consist of Municipal Officers, or
Uniformed Mugger who have completed required training.
C. Basis of Payment shall be based on OWNER requirements as
outlined in their Contract Agreement with the CONTRACTOR.
7.4 Damage to Site on Which Work le Carried Out The CONTRACTOR
shall be liable to The OWNER for any damage it causes to the Work
or to the site or buildings In which the Work Is being carded out Until
Final Completion, the CONTRACTOR shall protect all of its Work and
shall not damage the work of other CONTRACTORS or the property of
The OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall pay for any such damage, and
The OWNER may withhold from further payments to the CONTRACTOR
amounts reasonably attributable to any damage to the Work or to other
property.
7.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS AND WORK
A. The CONTRACTOR shall remain solely responsible for materials
delivered and Work performed until Final Completion of the Work,
except those materiels and Work that may have been accepted
pursuant to Subparagraph 7.4.3 of the General Conditions. The
CONTRACTOR remains responsible for punch list Work until it is
approved and accepted by The OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall
bear the risk of baa for any damage, however caused, to the Work
or to tools, materials and equipment, until Final Completion of the
Work or acceptance of Work.
B. The CONTRACTOR shall, at Its own coat, promptly rebuild, repay
or restore Work that has been destroyed or damaged before Final
Completion.
C. The OWNER may, by written notice and at its own sole discretion,
relieve the CONTRACTOR of the duty to maintain and protect
certain portions of the Work, and of the risk of low with respect
to that Work. Any such notice shall not act to discharge the
CONTRACTOR'S obligation to repair or replace defective Work or
Work that does not conform with the Contract Documents. Any
such notice shall not operate to relieve the CONTRACTOR or it
obligation safety obligations or its responsibility, under any provision
of the Contract Documents, for death, personal Injury, or property
damage, or from the CONTRACTOR'S Indemnity obligations.
8. DUTY TO COORDINATE WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS ON SITE
8.1 Duty Not To Interfere. The CONTRACTOR shall not unreason -ably
impede, hinder or delay the work on any other CONTRACTOR which
The OWNER or others may have performing work on the Work Site.
The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with any CONTRACTOR who will
be performing work that may connect, complement, interfere with or
otherwise be dependent upon the CONTRACTOR'S Work, and shall
resolve any disputes or problems with such other CONTRACTOR. If
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amicable resolution is not promptly reached, the CONTRACTOR shall
notify the OWNER REPRESENTATIVE and shall thereafter follow the
OWNER REPRESENTATIVES directions for resolving the issues. All
CONTRACTORS responsible for Work defined In IndM dual sections of the
Project shall be responsible, jointly and severally, for coordinating their
various sections of work as to scheduling, installation procedures and
Installation of related materials.
8.2 Scheduling. If The OWNER requests, the CONTRACTOR shall include
provision In the CONTRACTOR'S schedule for the work of other
CONTRACTORS.
8.3 Damages Caused by Other CONTRACTORS. If any other CONTRACTOR
performing work on the Work Site at the same time as CONTRACTOR
should hinder, delay or damage the CONTRACTOR'S Work, or should
otherwise cause loss or injury to the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR
agrees that It will look solely to such CONTRACTOR for relief. Neither
The OWNER nor its representatives shall be responsible for any such
hindrance, delay, damage, loss or injury, end the CONTRACTOR will, in
no event, attempt to hold The OWNER or It's representatives liable for
resulting costs or damages. Similarly, the CONTRACTOR agrees that
it will be directly responsible to any other CONTRACTOR performing
work on the Work Site for any ices, Injury, damage or delay, Including
acceleration costs, incurred as a result of delay, Interference, or damage
to Work caused by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR and its
Performance Bond surety shall indemnify and hold harmless The OWNER
and project DESIGNER from and against any claim brought against any
of them by another CONTRACTOR for the damages covered by this
Paragraph, Including costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred as a
result of the CONTRACTOR'S alleged acts or omissions.
9. PAYMENT
9.1
Schedule of Values. Within five (5) days after executing the Contract,
the CONTRACTOR shall submit to The OWNER a Schedule of Values
allocated to various portions of the Work The schedule, when approved,
shall be used as a basis for reviewing the CONTRACTOR'S Applications
for Payment.
9.2 Progress Payments. The OWNER shall make payments to the
CONTRACTOR for Work performed in accordance with the Contract
Documents, and for which the CONTRACTOR has sought payments
via properly completed, documented and approved Applications for
Payment. At least ten (10) days before the date established for each
progress payment, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE an Itemized
Application for Payment which conforms to the following requirements:
A The ApplIcatlon for Payment may be typed on the American
Institute of DESIGNERS Document AIA 0702, Application and
Certificate for Payment, and include AIA 0703, with the continuation
sheet included.
B. The CONTRACTOR'S submission of an Application for Payment
shall constitute its representation that the services and materials
described in the application and for which payment is sought have
been provided to The OWNER and that the application and all
supporting Invoices and other documentation are true end accurate
in all respects.
9.3 SUBSTANTIATING DATA FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS
A When The OWNER or It's representatives require additional data to
substantiate a payment application, the CONTRACTOR shall submit
the information with a numbered cover letter, identifying:
1. Project name and number.
2. Payment application number and date.
3. Detailed list of enclosures.
4. The Item number; identification and a description, /or stored
material on-site Of the OWNER has expressly agreed to pay for
stored material(s).
9.4 Timing of Payment. Progress payments will be made by the OWNER
within thirty (30) calendar days or in accordance with the timeframes
outlined in their agreement with the CONTRACTOR, after presentation by
the CONTRACTOR of a properly submitted and approved invoice.
9.5 Passage of Title. Material, equipment, hardware and work covered by
progress payments or final payment shell become the sole property
of The OWNER, no matter where located. This provision shall not be
construed as relieving the CONTRACTOR from the responsibility for the
fulfillment of the terms of the Contract.
9.6 Substantial Completion. The project is considered substantially complete
when a minimum of 90% of the project units have been fabricated end
installed and the sign program and its components and associated
project sites meet at safety, code and operational requirements.
9.7 Final Completion / Final Payment. After the CONTRACTOR has
completed the Work, including completion of any punchlist corrections
and acceptance testing, and the DESIGNER so certifies, The OWNER
will accept the Work. This will constitute Final Completion of the Work.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit its Finial Application for Payment within
ten (10) days of Final Completion. The Final Application for Payment
must conform in form and substance to the requirements for applications
for progress payment and must include satisfactory evidence that all
SUBCONTRACTORS and suppliers have been paid all amounts due to
them for labor or materials provided for the Work and must Include a
written certification from the CONTRACTORS that all of the Work has
been completed in accordance with the Contract and applicable laws.
9.8 The OWNER'S Right to Withhold Payments. The OWNER may
withhold payment for any Work claimed to have been performed by the
CONTRACTOR if the Application for Payment states, or The OWNER
reasonably determines that:
A. any Work for which payment is sought is defective or non-
conforming and such defects or non-conformance have not been
remedied; or
B. the CONTRACTOR has not promptly paid all amounts due to
laborer's, materiaimen and SUBCONTRACTORS; or
C. any of the CONTRACTOR'S laborers, Subcontractors or
materiaimen has filed a mechanic's lien against the Project, and the
CONTRACTOR has not caused such lien to be discharged; or
D. The OWNER reasonably determines that the CONTRACTOR will be
unable to complete the Work for the balance of the Contract Sum
and the CONTRACTOR falls to provide reasonable assurances that
it has the financial resources to complete the Work; or
E the CONTRACTOR is otherwise in default under its Contract.
9.9 Liquidated Damages. The OWNER shall charge a liquidated damages
penalty against the CONTRACTOR for work not completed within the
90% substantial completion timeframe and/or the agreed upon final
project deadline.
A. The amount of the liquidated damages penalty shall be according
to the OWNER / CONTRACTOR Contract. If the OWNER'S Contract
language is silent on liquidated damages or the amount of the
penalty, the penalty shall be based on the following values;
Total Contract $1 - $499,999
Total Contract: $500,000 - $749,999
Total Contract: $750,000 - $999,999
Total Contract: 1.000,000 or more
Penalty $ 500 per day
Penalty $ 750 per day
Penalty $ 1,000 per day
Penalty $ 1,500 per day
10. PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS.
10.1 Applicable Law. The CONTRACTOR shall confirm with the OWNER if this
Contract is subject to the provisions, duties, obligations, remedies and
penalties of the Prevailing Wage Act, which Is incorporated herein as a
reference when required.
10.2 Wage Predetermination. In compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act,
the Prevailing Minimum Wage Predetermination may be Included in the
Contracts General Requirements provided by the OWNER, and is a part
hereof, as approved by the Secretary of Labor and Industry.
10.3 No Strike; No Lockout. By executing the Contract, CONTRACTOR
warrants and represents that the collective bargaining agreements
between the CONTRACTOR and any union, which will perform under the
Contract, Include a no -strike, no -lockout clause.
11. INSURANCE.
11.1
OWNER insurance Requirements. CONTRACTOR shall furnish evidence
to the OWNER that with respect to the operations he performs, he/she
carries a comprehensive general liability Insurance policy (including, but
not limited to, blanket contractual liability, completed operations/products
liability, CONTRACTOR'S protective liability, and explosion, collapse and
underground hazard coverage) providing a limit of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000) for all damages arising out of bodily injury or death
in any one (1) occurrence, and providing for a limit of not lees than two
million dollars ($2,000,000) for damages to or destruction of property,
including the loss of the use thereof, In any one occurrence; two million
dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate limit shell apply to bodily injury, personal
injury and death, and to property damage.
CONTRACTOR shall also furnish evidence to The OWNER that with
respect to the operations he performs, he caries an Umbrella Liability
Policy with a limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000) with a self -Insured
retention limit or deductible not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
All policies of insurance, Including Umbrella Coverage, must be endorsed
to include as additional named insured each of the following:
• The OWNER
• State Department of Transportation
• DESIGNER
12. INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 Indemnity. To the full extent permitted by law, the CONTRACTOR shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless The OWNER, Its Representatives,
Agents, DESIGNERS and the State Department of Transportation from and
against any and all losses, costs (including litigation coats and counsel
fees), claims, sults, actions, damages, liability and expenses, Inducting,
but not limited to, those in connection with loss of life, bodily and
personal injury or damage to property occasioned wholly or In part by the
CONTRACTOR'S breach or other act or omission or the act or omission
of the CONTRACTOR'S agents, SUBCONTRACTORS, employees, or
servants pursuant to this Contract This indemnity shall apply whether or
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not the CONTRACTOR or party for whom It is responsible was negligent,
and whether or not The OWNER, its Representative and the State
Department of Transportation, or any of their respective members, officers,
employees, agents, DESIGNERS, consultants and representatives were
negligent.
12.2 Survival and Non -Exclusivity of Indemnity. This indemnity shall survive
termination of the Contract, Final Acceptance of the Work and final
payment under the Contract. This indemnity is in addition to any other
rights or remedies which The OWNER, its Representative, and the State
Department of Transportation, and its representatives may have under the
law or under the Contract. In the event of any claim or demand made
against any party which is entitled to be indemnified here under, The
OWNER may In its sole discretion reserve, retain or apply any monies due
to the CONTRACTOR under the Contract for the purpose of resolving such
claims.
12.3 DESIGNERS Limits of Liability. The liability of the DESIGNER shall be
limited to the total fee paid to the DESIGNER by the OWNER.
13. BONDS.
13.1 Time Due and Form. Within five (5) days after The OWNER gives Notice of
Award of the Contract to the CONTRACTOR, and prior to or concurrently
with execution of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall provide to The
OWNER surety bonds satisfactory to The OWNER in the amounts and
for the purposes stated in the Agreement. The Bonds shall be executed
by a responsible surety company or companies approved by The
OWNER. Bonds shall be on the form included in the Bid Documents. The
CONTRACTOR shall pay all Bond premiums, costs, and incidentals. No
payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR end Notice Proceed will not
be issued, until the Bonds have been approved by The OWNER.
13.2 Requisite Signatures on Bonds. Both the CONTRACTOR and the surety
shall sign each Bond and the signature of the authorized agent of the
surety shall be notarized.
14. TERMINATION.
14.1 For Default
A Grounds. The OWNER may terminate the Contract for default if
the CONTRACTOR fails materially to perform any of its duties or
obligations under the Contract properly and In a timely fashion, or
if the CONTRACTOR flies a voluntary petition in bankruptcy under
any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, has an Involuntary petition
filed against It, makes a general assignment for the benefit of its
creditors, or has a receiver appointed.
B. Notice, Cure Period and Effective Date. The OWNER shall give the
CONTRACTOR ten (10) days' written notice of intent to terminate
or default. During those ten days, the CONTRACTOR shall have
the opportunity to cure the default However, unless the default is
not cured to the satisfaction of The OWNER within the ten days and
The OWNER so notifies the CONTRACTOR in writing, the Contract
shall be deemed terminated without further notice and effective
immediately. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that, in the event of
termination for default, title to all Work In progress on the Work Site
shall pass to The OWNER.
C. Further Payment to CONTRACTOR. The OWNER shall have no
obligation to pay the CONTRACTOR for any Work done or materials
supplied after the effective date of termination. No further payments
on the Contract shall be made after termination until the Work has
been completed by The OWNER and then only if the total cost of
completing the Work, and all consequential damages, was less
than the remaining balance of the Contract Price at the time of
termination.
D. Assignment of Orders and Supply Contracts. The OWNER
may, at its sole option, assume supply contracts or orders the
CONTRACTOR placed before termination. The CONTRACTOR shall
have the obligation to identify to The OWNER all such orders and
supply contracts so that The OWNER may exercise its option.
E. The OWNER'S Right to Complete The Work. If the CONTRACTOR
Is terminated for default, The OWNER shall have the right to
complete the Work by whatever means and methods it deems
advisable.
F. CONTRACTOR'S Liability. The Contract shall be liable for all
costs The OWNER Incurs in completing the Work after a default
termination, to the extent that those costs are in excess of the
Contract Price, as well as for any other damages allowable under
this Contract or at law.
G. Conversion to Termination for Convenience. If it is ultimately
determined that The OWNER 'a termination of this Contract for
default was wrongful, then the termination shall be deemed to have
been a termination for convenience, and the CONTRACTOR'S
rights and remedies shall be limited and governed by the provisions
dealing with terminations for convenience.
14.2 For Convenience. The OWNER may, upon ten (10) days' written notice,
terminate this Contract for its convenience, and without declaring any
default by the CONTRACTOR. In the event of such a termination,
the CONTRACTOR shall cease Work. The CONTRACTOR'S sole and
exclusive remedy in cases of termination for convenience is payment for
the Work completed up to the time of termination and for all unavoidable
costs of canceling or terminating open orders or supply contracts. The
CONTRACTOR shall include in all Subcontracts for the Work a provision
substantially similar to this Paragraph, authorizing termination for
convenience and limiting the SUBCONTRACTORS' rights and remedies
as provided herein.
15. MISCELLANEOUS.
15.1 Independent CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall perform all Work
under this Contract as an independent CONTRACTOR and not an agent
or employee of the OWNER.
15.2 The OWNER As Sole Contract Privy. The CONTRACTOR is not in privity
with, and shall have no claim against, the City for any costs It incurs or
claims to have incurred in connection with the Work or the Contract, but
must look solely to The OWNER for payment of such costs.
15.3 Contractors's License. The CONTRACTOR represents that It has
obtained and maintained in force whatever licenses are required by
applicable state or local laws for CONTRACTORS performing the type of
work to be done pursuant to the Contract.
15.4 Assignment This Contract may not be assigned or transferred without
the prior written consent of The OWNER. Any assignment of proceeds
of this Contract shall be subject to all proper set -offs and contractually
permitted withholdings in favor of The OWNER.
15.5 Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. This Contract shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of the sign
project installation, without regard to Its conflict of laws principles.
The parties expressly waive their right to trial by Jury and agree that all
disputes relating to the Contract or its breach shall be decided by a
Judge sitting without Jury.
15.6 Choice of Venue. All disputes arising from or In connection with
this Contract shall be decided in the Court of Common Pleas of The
OWNER.
15.7 Integrated Agreement. The Contract is an integration, constituting the
entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of
the Contract It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous discussions,
writings, or negotiations. The Contract may not be modified except by a
writing executed by both parties.
15.8 Remedies Cumulative. All rights and remedies provided to the parties
under this Contract shall be cumulative, not exclusive. The parties may,
in their discretion, avail themselves of any remedy permitted by the
Contract, at law or in equity, and the exercise of one or more remedies
by a party shall not preclude the simultaneous or subsequent exercise
of other remedies.
15.9 Limitations. Statutes of limitations applicable to The OWNER 'a
right to assert claims or bring suit against the CONTRACTOR or the
CONTRACTOR'S surety In connection with the Contract or the Bonds
shall not begin to run, or shall be deemed toiled, until Final Completion
of the Work.
15.10 Captions. The table of contents, tales, section headings, or other
captions contained in the General Conditions or other Contract
Documents are solely to facilitate reference and in no way affect, limit,
or cast light upon the Interpretation or construction of the Contract.
15.11 Advertising or Public Relations. The OWNER reserves the right to
review and approve in writing all The OWNER -related copy prior to
publication as well as any The OWNER -related public statements
and public discussions to be made by the CONTRACTOR, any of
its SUBCONTRACTORS, agents, officers, members or employees.
The CONTRACTOR shall not allow The OWNER -related copy to be
submitted to any trade association, seminar sponsor or other public
discussion group or be published in CONTRACTOR'S advertisement or
public relations programs until submitting The OWNER -related copy
and receiving prior written approval from The OWNER. All information
shall be factual and In no way imply that The OWNER endorses the
CONTRACTOR'S firm, service, or product.
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1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements
for documenting the progress of construction during performance of
the Work, including the following:
1. Construction Schedule.
2. Submittals Schedule.
3. Daily construction reports.
4. Materiel location reports.
5. field condition reports.
6. Special reports.
7. Construction photographs.
1.2 Definitions
A Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for
planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction
project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume
time and resources.
B. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start
and finish on the planned early start and finish times.
C. Predecessor activity is an activity that must be completed before a
given activity can be started.
D. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and
scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged
based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine
when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.
E. Critical Path: The longest continuous chain of activities through
the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project
duration and contains no float.
F. Event: The starting or ending point of an activity.
G. Float: The measure of leeway In starting and completing an activity.
1. Float time Is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either
Owner or Contractor, but is a jointly owned, expiring Project
resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule
milestones and Contract completion date.
2. Free float Is the amount of time an activity can be delayed
without adversely effecting the early start of the following
activity.
3. Total float is the measure of leeway In starting or completing
en activity without adversely affecting the planned Project
completion date.
H. Fregnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down
activates into smaller activities for greater detail.
I. Mtestone: A key or critical point in time for reference or
measurement.
J. Diagram: A graphic diagram of a schedule, showing activities and
activity relationships.
1.3 Submittals
A Submittals Schedule: Submit 5 copies of schedule. Arrange the
following information in a tabular format
1. Scheduled date for first submittal.
2. Submittal category (action or informational).
3. Name of subcontractor.
4. Description of the Work covered.
5. Scheduled date for Administrators final release or approval.
8. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Submit 5 printed copies; one a
single sheet of reproducible media, and one a print
C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit 5 printed copies of
initial schedule. Schedule shall be large enough to show entire
schedule for entire construction period.
D. Construction Photographs: Submit Digital photographs of each
site location prior to excavation/mounting, upon completion of
excavation and upon Installation of sign..
E. file Name: Sign Location
F. Folder Organization: By Sign Location Plan Number / Date
G. Daily Construction Reports: Submit five copies at weekly intervals.
H. Material Location Reports: Submit five copies at weekly intervals.
I. Field Condition Reports: Submit five copies at time of discovery of
differing conditions.
J. Special Reports: Submit five copies at time of unusual event.
1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Prescheduling Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to
comply with requirements In Division 1 Section 01010 Summery
/ Preconetruction Meeting. Review methods and procedures
related to the Preliminary Construction Schedule and Contractor's
Construction Schedule, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Discuss constraints, Including phasing and milestones
2. Review schedule for work of Owner's separate contracts.
3. Review time required for review of submittals and resubmittals
and approvals
4. Review requirements for utility checks.
5. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.
6. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be Included
in schedule.
7. Review submittal requirements and procedures.
1.5 Coordination
A Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports
with performance of construction activity and with scheduling and
reporting of separate contractors.
B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule
of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress
reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and
reports.
1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of
the Work from parties involved.
2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other
activities and schedule them in proper sequence.
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Submittals Schedule
A Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged
in chronological order by dates required by construction
schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering,
manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.
1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the
Schedule of Values, and Contractor's Construction Schedule.
2. Initial Submittal: Submit concurrently with preliminary bar -
chart schedule. Include submittals required during the first 20
days of construction. Ust those required to maintain orderly
progress of the Work and those required early because of long
lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.
3. Final Submittal: Submit concurrently with the first complete
submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.
2.2 Contractor's Construction Schedule
A Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice
to Proceed to date of Final Completion.
1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission
of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless
specifically authorized by Change Order.
B. Activities:
1. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities
for long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more
than 30 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement
cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals,
approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.
2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times
Indicated in "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate
submittal review times In Contractor's Construction Schedule
with Submittals Schedule.
3. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion In advance of
date established for Substantial Completion, and allow time
for Designer's and Owner's Representative administrative
procedures necessary for certification of Substantial
Completion.
C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated In
the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how
the sequence of the Work is affected.
1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.
2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate
activity for each contract.
3. Work by Owner. Include a separate activity for each portion of
the Work performed by Owner.
4. Products Ordered in Advance: Include a separate activity
for each product. Include delivery date Indicated in Division
1 Section "Summary." Delivery dates Indicated stipulate the
earliest possible delivery date.
5. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following hems on
the schedule:
a. Coordination with existing construction.
b. Uninterrupted services.
c. Use of premises restrictions.
d. Seasonal variations.
e. Environmental control.
6. Work Stages: Indicate Important stages of construction for
each major portion of the Work, including, but not limited to,
the following:
a. Subcontract awards.
b. Submittals.
c. Mockups.
d. Fabrication.
e. Deliveries.
f. Installation.
g. Curing.
D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract
Documents in schedule.
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E. Cost Correlation: Al the head of schedule, provide a cost
correlation line, indicating planned and actual costs. On the line,
show dollar volume of the Work performed as of dates used for
preparation of payment requests.
F. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification
and concurrent with 8s submission, prepare a time -Impact analysis
using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on
the overall project schedule.
G. BaiChart Schedule: Submit preliminary horizontal bar -chart -type
construction schedule within seven days of date established for the
Notice to Proceed
H. Preparation: Indicate each slgnfficant construction activity
separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous
vertical line. Outline significant construction activities for first 30
days of construction. Include skeleton diagram for the remainder
of the Wont and a cash requirement prediction based on indicated
activities.
2.3 Reports
A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report
recording the following information concerning events at Protect
site:
1. Ust of subcontractors at Project site.
2. Ust of separate contractors at Protect site.
3. Approximate count of personnel at Project site.
4. High and low temperatures and general weather
conditions.
5. Accidents.
8. Meetings and significant decisions.
7. Unusual events (refer to special reports).
8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.
9. Meter readings end similar recordings.
10. Emergency procedures.
11. Orders and requests of authorities having Jurisdiction.
12. Change Orders received and Implemented.
13. Construction Change Directives received.
14. Services connected and disconnected.
15. Substantial Completions authorized.
B. Material Location Reports: At weeldy Intervals, prepare a
comprehensive fist of materials delivered to and stored at Protect
site. Ust shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported
plus Items recently delivered. Include with lista statement of
progress on and delivery dates for materiels or items of equipment
fabricated or stored away from Project site.
C. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference
between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare
a detailed report. Submit with a request for information. Include
a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with
recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.
2.4 Special Reports
A. General: Submit special reports directly to Owner within one day of
an occurrence. Distribute copies of report to parties affected by the
occurrence.
B. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of an unusual and
significant nature occurs et Protect site, whether or not related
directly to the Work, prepare and submit a special report. Ust
chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's
personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent
information. Advise Owner in advance when these events are
known or predictable.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Contractor's Construction Schedule
A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At bi-weeldy
intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress
and activities. Issue schedule 3 days before each regularly
scheduled progress meeting.
1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other
activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue
updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such
meeting.
2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every
change, Including, but not limited to, changes In logic,
durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.
3. Aa the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion
percentage for each activity.
B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to
Administrator, Designer, Owner's Representative and other
parties identified by Contractor with a need -to -know schedule
responsibility.
3.2 Construction Photographs
A. Photographer. Contractors photographer.
6. Photography: Digital Files / Color / See Submittals for Naming
C. Preconatmction Photographs: Before starting construction, take
necessary photographs of Project site and surrounding properties
from different vantage points to show site conditions.
1. Usa a white board to Indicate location number.
2. Show existing conditions adjacent to location /
Property
D. Construction Progress: On a weeldy basis take a minimum of 2
photos of each sign location under construction, those that have
been Installed and minimum of 10 photos of In -shop production of
signs and materials. Photographer shall select vantage points to
beet show status of construction progress since last photographs
were taken.
E. Final Completion Construction Photographs: Take 2 color
photographs after date of Substantial Completion of each sign
location for submission as Project Record Documents.
F. Photographs related to Third Party Work CONTRACTOR shall aiao
include photographs of surrounding area or issues that may require
third party maintenance or correction. Including tree/shrub trimming,
dean -up or additional
surface work.
G. Project Team Access: CONTRACTOR shall establish a
accessible server site to store all project photography, available to
entire project team.
END OF SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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1, PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. This Section Includes administrative and procedural requirements
for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other
miscellaneous submittals.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation"
1.2 Definitions
A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires
Administrators, Designer's and Owner's Representative's responsive
action.
B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require
Designer and Owner's Representative's approval. Submittals may
be rejected for not complying with requirements.
1.3 Submittal Procedures
A. General: Digital files of design intent drawings will be provided by
Designer for Contractor's use in preparing submittals. See General
Conditions.
B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals
with performance of construction activities.
1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing,
delivery, other submittals, and related activities that requires
sequential activity.
2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for
related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed
because of need to review submittals concurrently for
coordination.
a. Designer and Owner's Representative reserve the right to
withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with
other submittals until related submittals are received.
C. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements In "Construction
Progress Documentation" for Ilst of submittals and time
requirements for scheduled performance of related construction
activities.
D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, Including
time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence
on Designer's receipt of submittal.
1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each
submittal. Allow additional time h processing must be
delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals.
Construction Manager will advise Contractor when a submittal
being processed must be delayed for coordination.
2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same
manner as initial submittal.
3. Mow [10] days for processing each resubmittal.
4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because
of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work
to pemrit processing.
E. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each
submittal for identification.
1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on
label or title block.
2. Provide a space approximately 4 by 5 inches on label or beside
title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings
and action taken by Designer and Construction Manager.
3. Include the following information on label for processing and
recording action taken:
a. Protect name.
b. Date.
c. Name and address of Designer and Owner's
Representative.
d. Name and address of Contractor.
e. Name and address of subcontractor.
5. Name and address of supplier.
g. Name of manufacturer.
h. Unique identifier, including revision number.
I. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.
J. Other necessary identification.
F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from
the Contract Documents on submittals.
G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriatey
for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a
transmittal form.
H. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers,
subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and authorities
having Jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of
construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.
I. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating
action taken by Designer and Owner's Representative in connection
with construction.
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Action Submittals
A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by
individual Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal,
unless otherwise indicated.
B. Product Data Collect Information into a single submittal for each
element of construction and type of product or equipment.
1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because
standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop
Drawings, not as Product Data.
2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and
options are applicable.
3. Include the following information, as applicable:
a. Manufacturer's written recommendation.
b. Manufacturer's product specifications.
c. Manufacturer's Installation instructions.
d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.
C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project -specific Information, drawn
accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions
of the Contract Documents or standard printed data
1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
9•
h.
J.
Dimensions.
Identification of products.
Fabrication and installation drawings.
Roughing -in and setting diagrams.
Shopwork manufacturing instructions.
Templates and patterns.
Schedules.
Design calculations.
Notation of coordination requirements.
Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.
2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size
drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 11 x 17
inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches .
3. Number of Copies: Submit copies of each submittal, es
follows:
a. Initial Submittal: Submit one correctable, reproducible
print.
b. Final Submittal: Submit 2 final prints to OWNER and 1
final print for DESIGNER.
D. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including
the following:
1. Samples for Approval: Submit color samples consisting of
units or sections of units showing the full range of colors,
textures, and patterns available.
2. Preparation: Mount, display, or package Samples in manner
specified to facilitate review of qualities indicated. Prepare
Samples to match Designer's sample where so indicated.
Attach label on unexposed side that Includes the following:
a. Generic description of Sample.
b. Product name or name of manufacturer.
c. Sample source.
3. Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture
for a final check of these characteristics with other elements
and for a comparison of these characteristics between final
submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.
a. If variatlon in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic
Is inherent in the product represented by a Sample, submit
at least three sets of paired units that show approximate
limits of the variations.
b. Refer to Individual Specification Sections for requirements
for Samples that illustrate workmanship, fabrication
techniques, details of assembly, connections, operation,
and similar construction characteristics.
4. Number of Samples for Initial Selection: Submit one full set
of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar
characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's
product line. Designer through Owner's Representative, will
return submittal with options selected.
5. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Protect
site, available for quality -control comparisons throughout the
course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to
determine final acceptance of construction associated with
each set.
6. Samples for Verification
a Examples of all graphic Image process, Including
materials, methods, colors and finishes, for maps, imagery,
letters, numbers and other graphic devices.
b. Full size section of all graphic Image processes, Including
materials, methods, cdore and finishes.
E. Product Schedule or List: Prepare a written summary indicating
types of products required for the Work and their intended location.
Include the following information in tabular form:
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F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements In
"Construction Progress Documentation" for Owner% Representative
action.
G. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in "Construction
Progress Documentation."
H. Subcontract List Prepare a written summary identifying individuals
or firms proposed for each portion of the Work including those who
are to famish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.
Include the following information in tabular form:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing
subcontract or supplying products.
2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by
subcontract.
3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered
by subcontract.
2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by
other Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: two copies of each submittal, unleea
otherwise Indicated.
2. Certificates and Certification: Provide a notarized statement
that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing
certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by
an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on
behal of that entity.
3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in
Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."
B. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates
capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of
completed projects with project names and addresses, names
and addresses of designers and owners, and other information
specified.
C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's
letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements.
D. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding
procedures and personnel comply with requirements. Submit
record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure
Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS fomes. Include names of firma
and personnel certified.
E. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's
letterhead certifying that Installer compiles with requirements and,
where required, Is authorized for this specific Project.
F. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on
manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer compiles with
requirements. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where
required.
G. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturers
letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements.
H. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified
testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, Indicating
and interpreting test results of material for compliance with
requirements.
I. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic Instructions and
procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and
equipment.
J. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic Information, Including,
but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable
codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions
and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads.
Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of
software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.
K. Manufacturers Instructions: Prepare written or published
Information that documents manufacturer's recommendations,
guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product
or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and
telephone number of manufacturer. Include the following;
1. Preparation of substrates.
2. Required substrate tolerances.
3. Sequence of installation or erection.
4. Required Installation tolerances.
5. Required adjustments.
6. Recommendations for cleaning and protection.
L Manufacturers Field Reports: Prepare written Information
documenting factory -authorized service representative's tests and
inspections. Include the following, as applicable:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory -authorized
service representative making report.
2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for
installation of product.
3. Statement that products at Project site comply with
requirements.
4. Summary of Installation procedures being followed, whether
they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective
action was taken.
5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of
whether observed performance complies with requirements.
6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will
affect warranty.
M. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information
indicating curer status of Insurance or bonding coverage. Include
name of enttty covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage,
amounts of deductibles, if any, and tens of the coverage.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Contractor's Review
A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract
Documents. Note corrections and Heid dimensions. Mark with
approval stamp before submitting to Designer and Construction
Manager.
B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval
stamp. Include Protect name and location, submittal number,
Specfcation Section tltle and number, name of reviewer, date of
Contractors approval, and statement certifying that submittal has
been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the
Contract Documents.
C. Existing She Conditions. Contractor Is responsible for confirming
and correlating all dimensions at the job site for information which
pertains to the fabrication process and coordination of work with
other trades related to the project submissions and implementation.
3.2 Designer's And Construction Managers Action
A. General: Designer and Owner's Representative will not review
submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will
return them without action.
B. Action Submittals: Designer and Owner's Representative will review
each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications
required, and retum it. Designer and Construction Manager will
stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp
appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:
C. Informational Submittals: Designer and Owner's Representative
will review each submittal and will not retum it, or will reject and
return it if it does not comply with requirements. Designer and
Construction Manager will forward each submittal to appropriate
NOV.
D. Submittals not required by the Contract Document' will not be
reviewed and may be discarded
E. Designers Review: Designers review is conducted for the limited
purpose of checking conformance with information given and the
design concept expressed In the Design Intent Drawings as part of
the Contract Documents. Review of submittals Is not conducted for
the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other
details such as dimensions and quantities, or for substantiating
instructions for Installation or performance of material or systems,
all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor as required
by the Contract Documents.
Designers review shall not constitute approval of safety
precautions, structural requirements or of any construction means,
methods, materials, techniques, sequence or procedures.
Designer% approval of a specific Item shall not Indicate approval of
an assembly of which Item is a component
Designer% review of Samples Is only for visual characteristics unless
otherwise indicated. Designer's approval of Contractor's submittals
shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for deviation from
requirements of Contract Documents nor for errors or omissions In
shop drawings.
No Change to Contract Sum or Contract Time is authorized by
Designer's approval unless so stated In a separate modification to
the contract and approved by the OWNER.
Contractor is responsible for confirming and correlating all
dimensions at the Job site for Information which pertains to the
fabrication process and coordination of work with other trades.
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1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements
for Project Record Documents, including the following:
1. Record Drawings.
2. Record Specifications.
3. Record Product Data.
1.2 Submittals
A Record Drawings: Comply with the following:
1. Submit 1 set of marked -up Record Prints.
2. Submit 1 set of corrected Record Prints
3. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's
B. Specifications, including addenda and contract modifications.
C. Record Product Data: Submit one copy of each Product Data
submittal.
1. Where Record Product Data is required as part of operation
and maintenance manuals, submit marked -up Product Data as
an Insert in the manual instead of submittal as Record Product
Data
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Record Drawings
A Record Prints: Maintain one set of blue- or black -line white prints
of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.
1. Preparation: Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation
where installation varies from that shown originally. Require
individual or entity who obtained record data, whether
IndNldual or entity Is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to
prepare the marked -up Record Prints.
a Give particular attention to information on concealed
elements that would be difficult to identify or measure and
record later.
b. Accurately record Information in an understandable
drawing technique.
c. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it.
Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed
Installations.
2. Content: Types of hems requiring marking include, but are not
limited to, the following:
a Dimensional changes to Drawings.
b. Revisions to details shown on Drawings.
c. Depths of foundations.
d. Locations and depths of underground utilities.
e. Changes made by Change Order or Construction Change
Directive.
f. Changes made following Designer's written orders.
g. Details not on the original Contract Drawings.
h. Reid records for variable and concealed conditions.
I. Record Information on the Work that is shown only
schematically.
3. Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever
Ls most capable of showing actual physical conditions,
completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked,
show cross-reference on the Contract Drawings.
4. Mark record sets with erasable, red -colored pencil. Use other
colors to distinguish between changes for different categories
of the Work at the same location.
5. Mark important additional information that was either shown
schematically or omitted from original Drawings.
6. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, altemate
numbers, Change Order numbers, and similar identification,
where applicable.
B. Record CAD Drawings: Immediately before inspection for
Certificate of Substantial Completion, review marked -up Record
Prints with Designer and Owner's Representative. When authorized,
prepare a full set of corrected CAD Drawings of the Contract
Drawings, as follows:
1. Format: Same CAD program, version, and operating system as
the original Contract Drawings.
2. Incorporate changes and additional information previously
marked on Record Prints. Delete, redraw, and add details and
notations where applicable.
3. Refer instances of uncertainty to Designer through Owner's
Representative for resolution.
C. Newly Prepared Record Drawings: Prepare new Drawings instead
of preparing Record Drawings where Designer determines that
neither the original Contract Drawings nor Shop Drawings are
suitable to show actual installation.
1. New Drawings may be required when a Change Order is issued
as a result of accepting an alternate, substitution, or otter
modification.
2. Consult with Designer and Owner's Representative for
proper scale and scope of detailing and notations required to
record the actual physical installation and Its relation to other
construction. Integrate newly prepared Record Drawings into
Record Drawing seta; comply with procedures for formatting,
organizing, copying, binding, and submitting.
D. Format: Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the
designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent
location.
1. Record Prints: Organize Record Prints and newly prepared
Record Drawings Into manageable sets. Bind each set with
durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover
sheets.
2. Record CAD Drawings: Organize CAD Information Into
separate electronic files that correspond to each sheet
of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet
identification. Include Identification in each CAD fila
3. Identification: As follows:
a
b.
e.
d.
e.
Protect name.
Date.
Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."
Name of Designer and Construction Manager.
Name of Contractor.
2.2 Record Specifications
A
Preparation: Mark Specifications to indicate the actual product
installation where Installation varies from that indicated in
Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.
1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products
and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded
later.
2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number
of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including
substitutions and product options selected.
3. Record the name of the manufacturer, supplier, Installer, and
other information necessary to provide a record of selections
made.
4. For each principal product, indicate whether Record Product
Data has been submitted In operation and maintenance manuals
instead of submitted as Record Product Data
5. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings, and Product Data
where applicable.
2.3 Record Product Data
A Preparation: Mark Product Data to indicate the actual product
installation where Installation varies substantially from that indicated In
Product Date submittal.
1. Give particular attention to infomrat on on concealed products
and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded
later
2. Include significant changes In the product delivered to Project
site and changes in manufacturer's written instructions for
Installation.
3. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings, and Product Data
where applicable.
24 Miscellaneous Record Submittals
A Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification
Sections for miscellaneous record keeping and submittal in
connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file
miscellaneous records and identify each, ready for continued use and
reference.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Recording And Maintenance
A Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the
construction period for Project Record Document purposes. Post
changes and modifications to Project Record Documents as they
occur, do not wait until the end of Protect.
B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store Record
Documents and Samples in the fled office apart from the Contract
Documents used for construction. Do not use Project Record
Documents for construction purposes. Maintain Record Documents
in good order and in a clean, dry, legible condition, protected from
deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents
for Designer's and Owner's Representative reference during normal
working hours.
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1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. This Section includes the protection and trimming of trees
that interfere with, or are affected by, execution of the Work
or completed work, whether the work Is temporary or new
construction.
B. CONTRACTOR be responsible for trimming, in an professional and
appropriate technique (see below; 1.3 Quality Assurance) all trees
that interfere with the sign structure or she lines associated with the
maximum legibility of the sign panel and Its associated messages,
logos and/or graphics.
1.2 Submittals
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Certification: From a qualified arborist that trees indicated to remain
have been protected during construction according to recognized
standards and that trees were promptly and properly treated and
repaired when damaged.
C. Maintenance Recommendations: From a qualified arborist for care
and protection of trees affected by construction during and after
completing the Work.
1.3 Quality Assurance
A Tree Service Qualifications: An experienced tree service flrn that
has successfully completed tree protection and trimming work
similar to that required for this Project and that will assign an
experienced, qualified arborist to Protect site on a full-time basis
during execution of the Work.
B. Arborist Qualifications: An arborist certified by the International
Society of Arboriculture or licensed in the jurisdiction where Project
is located.
2. PART 2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Materials for Protection of Trees
A. Chain Unk Fence or other fencing type approved ny the OWNER.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Preparation
A. Temporary Fencing: Install temporary fencing located as indicated
or outside the drip line of trees to protect remaining vegetation from
construction damage.
1. Install fence according to manufacturer's written Instructions.
B. Protect tree root systems from damage due to noxious materials
caused by runoff or spillage while mixing, placing, or storing
construction materials. Protect root systems from flooding, eroding,
or excessive wetting caused by dewatering operations.
C. Do not store construction materials, debris, or excavated material
within the drip line of remaining trees. Do not permit vehicles or
foot traffic within the drip line; prevent soil compaction over root
systems.
D. Do not allow fires under or adjacent to remaining trees or other
plants.
3.2 Excavation
A Install shoring or other protective support systems to minimize
sloping or benching of excavations.
B. Do not excavate within drip line of trees, unless otherwise indicated.
C. Where excavation for new construction Is required within drip line
of trees, hand clear and excavate to minimize damage to root
systems. Use narrow -tine spading forks and comb soil to expose
mots.
1. Relocate roots in backlit! areas where possible. If encountering
large, main lateral roots, expose roots beyond excavation
limits as required to bend and relocate them without
breaking. 11 encountered immediately adjacent to location
of new construction and relocation is not practical, cut roots
approximately 3 inches back from new construction.
2. Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before placing
permanent backfill. Provide temporary earth cover or pack
with peat moss and wrap with burlap. Water and maintain in a
moist condition.
3.3 Tree Repair And Replacement
A Promptly repair trees damaged by construction operations within 24
hours. Treat damaged trunks, limbs, and roots according to written
instructions of the qualified arborist.
B. Remove and replace dead and damaged trees that the qualified
arborist determines to be incapable of restoring to a normal growth
pattern.
1. Provide new trees of 6 -inch caliper size and of a species
seceded by Designer when trees more than 6 inches in caliper
size, measured 12 Inches above grade, are required to be
replaced.
3.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
A Burning is not permitted.
B. Disposal: Remove excess excavated material, displaced trees, and
excess chips from Owner's property.
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1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A This Section specifies cast -in place concrete, Including formwork,
reinforcement, concrete materials, mix design, placement
procedures, and finishes.
1.2 Definitions
A Cementitious Materiels: Portland cement alone or in combination
with one a more of blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and other
pozzolans, ground granulated blast -furnace slag, and silica fume.
1.3 Submittals
A Product Data: For each type of manufactured materiel and product
indicated.
B. Design Mixes: For each concrete mix. Include alternate mix
designs when characteristics of materials, project conditions,
weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.
1. Indicate amounts of mix water to be withheld for later addition
at Project site.
C. Steel Reinforcement Shop Drawings: Details of fabrication,
bending, and placement, prepared according to ACI 315, "Details
and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement." Include material, grade,
bar schedules, stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, arrangement,
and supports of concrete reinforcement. Include special
reinforcement required for openings through concrete structures.
D. Formwork Shop Drawings: Prepared by or under the supervision
of a qualified professional engineer detailing fabrication, assembly,
and support of formwork. Design and engineering of formwork are
Contractor's responsibility.
E. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency indicating
and interpreting test results for compliance of the fallowing with
requirements indicated, based on comprehensive testing of current
materials:
F. Material Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that each
of the following Items complies with requirements:
1. Cementitious materials and aggregates.
2. Form materials and torn -release agents.
3. Steel reinforcement and reinforcement accessories.
4. Admixtures.
5. Curing materials.
6. Bonding agents.
7. Adhesives.
G. Minutes of preinstallation conference.
1.4 Quality Assurance
A Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has
completed concrete Work similar In material, design, and extent
to that Indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in
construction with a record of successful 1n -service performance.
B. Professional Engineer Qualification: A professional engineer
who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Protect is
located and who is experienced in providing engineering services
of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those
performed for formwork and shoring and reshoring installations that
are Similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and
extent.
C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing
ready -mixed concrete products complying with ASTM C 94
requirements for production facilities and equipment
1. Manufacturer must be certified according to the National Ready
Mixed Concrete Association's Certification of Ready Mixed
Concrete Production Facilities.
D. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency,
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, qualified according to
ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 to conduct the testing indicated, as
documented according to ASTM E 548.
1. Personnel conducting field tests shall be qualified as ACI
Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1, according to ACI
CP -1 or an equivalent certification program.
E. Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of cementltious
material of the same brand from the same manufacturer's plant,
each aggregate from one source, and each admixture from the
same manufacturer.
R. ACI Publications: Comply with the following, unless more stringent
provisions are indicated:
1. ACI 301, "Specification for Structural Concrete."
2. ACI 117, "Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete
Construction and Materials."
G. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to
comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Project Meetings."
1. Before submitting design mixes, review concrete mix design
and examine procedures for ensuring quality of concrete
materials. Require representatives of each entity directly
concerned with cast -in-place concrete to attend, including the
following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Contractor's superintendent.
Independent testing agency responsible for concrete
design mixes.
Ready -mix concrete producer.
Concrete subcontractor.
1.5 Delivery, Storage, And Handling
A. Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending
and damage.
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Form -Facing Materials
A Smooth -Formed Finished Concrete: Form -facing panels that will
provide continuous, true, and smooth concrete surfaces. Furnish in
largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints.
1. Plywood, metal, or other approved panel materials.
2. Exterior -grade plywood panels, suitable for concrete forms,
complying with DOC P5 1, and as follows:
a. High-density overlay, Class 1, or better.
b. Medium -density overlay, Class 1, or better, mill -release
agent treated and edge sealed.
c. Structural 1, B -B, or better, mill oiled and edge sealed.
d. 8-B (Concrete Form), Claes 1, or better, mill oiled and
edge sealed.
2.2 Steel Reinforcement
A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 815/A 615M, Grade 80 , as required by
structural engineer.
2.3 Reinforcement Accessories
A Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for
spacing, supporting, end fastening reinforcing bars and welded
wire fabric in place. Manufacture bar supports according to CRSI's
"Manual of Standard Practice" from steel wire, plastic, or precast
concrete or fiber -reinforced concrete of greater compressive
strength than concrete, and as follows:
1. For concrete surfaces exposed to view where legs of wire bar
supports contact forms, use CRSI Classy 1 plastic -protected or
CRSI Class 2 stainless-steel bar supports.
2.4 Concrete Materials
A Portland Cement: ASTM C 150,11pe I.
1. Fly Ash: ASTM C 818, Class F.
B. Normal -Weight Aggregate: ASTM C 33, uniformly graded, and as
follows:
1. Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size: 3/4 inch .
2. Combined Aggregate Gradation: Well graded from coarsest
to finest with not more than 18 percent and not less than 8
percent retained on an individual sieve, except that las than
8 percent may be retained on coarsest sieve and on No. 50
sieve, and less than 8 percent may be retained on sieves finer
than No. 50.
C. Water. Potable and complying with ASTM C 94.
2.5 Admixtures
A. General: Admixtures certified by manufacturer to contain not
more than 0.1 percent water-soluble chloride ions by mass of
cementtdous material and to be compatible with other admixtures
and cementitious materiels. Do not use admixtures containing
calcium chloride.
B. Air -Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.
C. Water -Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A
D. Corrosion -Inhibiting Admixture: Commercially formulated, anodic
Inhibitor or mixed cathodic and anodic inhibitor, capable of forming
a protective barrier and minimizing chloride reactions with steel
reinforcement in concrete.
2.6 Curing Materials
A Evaporation Retarder. Waterbome, monomolecular film forming,
manufactured fa application to fresh concrete.
B. Absorptive Cover. AASHTO M 182, Claes 2, burlap doth made
from Jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz/aq. yd. dry.
C. Moisture -Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white
burlap -polyethylene sheet.
D. Water. Potable.
2.7 Related Materials
A Bonding Agent ASTM C 1059, Type 11, non-rediepersible, acrylic
emulsion or styrene butadiene.
B. Epoxy -Bonding Adhesive: ASTM C 881, two -component epoxy
resin, capable of humid curing and bonding to damp surfaces, of
class and grade to suit requirements, and as follows:
1. Type II, non -load bearing, for bonding freshly mixed concrete to
hardened concrete.
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2.8 Concrete Mixes
A. Prepare design motes for each type and strength of concrete
determined by either laboratory trial mbc or field teat data bases, as
follows:
1. Proportion normal -weight concrete according to ACI 211.1 and
ACI 301.
B. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and
reporting proposed mix designs for the laboratory trial mix basis.
C. Footings and Foundation Walla: Proportion normal -weight concrete
mix as follows:
1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 4000 psi .
2. Maximum Slump: 4 Inches .
3. Maximum Slump: 5 Inches .
2.9 Fabricating Reinforcement
A Fabricate steel reinforcement according to CRSI's "Manual of
Standard Practice."
2.10 Concrete Mixing
A Ready -Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete
according to ASTM C 94, and furnish batch ticket Information.
1. When air temperature is between 85 and 90 deg F , reduce
mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes; when
air temperature is above 90 deg F , reduce mixing and delivery
time to 60 minutes.
a PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Formwork
A Design, erect, shore, brace, and maintain formwork, according to
ACI 301, to support vertical, lateral, static, and dynamic loads, and
construction bade that might be applied, until concrete structure
can support such loads.
B. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of
size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position indicated, within
tolerance limits of ACI 117.
C. Limit concrete surface Irregularities, designated by ACI 347R as
abrupt or gradual, as follows:
1. Claes A, 1/8 inch .
D. Construct forms tight enough to prevent loss of concrete mortar.
E. Fabricate forma for easy removal without hammering or prying
against concrete surfaces. Provide crush or wrecking plates where
stripping may damage cast concrete surfaces. Provide top fors
for inclined surfaces steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical. Kerf
wood Inserts for forming keyways, reglets, recesses, and the like,
for easy removal.
1. Do not use rust -stained steel form -facing material.
F. Set edge fors, bulkheads, and intermediate screed stripe for
slabs to achieve required elevations and slopes In finished concrete
surfaces. Provide and secure units to support screed strips; use
strike -off templates or compacting -type screeds.
G. Provide temporary openings for cleanouts and inspection ports
where interior area of formwork is inaccessible. Gose openings
with panels tightly fitted to fors and securely braced to prevent
loss of concrete mortar. Locate temporary openings in fors at
inconspicuous locations.
H. Do not chamfer comers or edges of concrete.
I. Fonn openings, chases, offsets, alnkages, keyways, reglets,
blocking, screeds, and bulkheads required In the Work Determine
sizes and locations from trades providing such items.
J. Clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove
chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, and other debris just before placing
concrete.
K Re tighten forms and bracing before placing concrete, as required,
to prevent mortar leaks and maintain proper alignment.
L Coat contact surfaces of forms with form -release agent, according
to manufacturer's written Instructions, before placing reinforcement.
3.2 Embedded Items
A Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items
required for adjoining work that is attached to or supported by cast -
in -place concrete. Use Setting Drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
1. Install anchor bolts, accurately located, to elevations required.
3.3 Removing And Reusing Forms
A. General: Formwork, for aides of beams, walls, columns, and similar
parts of the Work, that does not support weight of concrete may be
removed after cumulatively curing at not less than 50 deg F for 24
hours after placing concrete provided concrete is hard enough to
not be damaged by form -removal operations and provided curing
and protection operations are maintained.
B. Clean and repair surfaces of forams to be reused in the Work. Split,
frayed, de -laminated, or otherwise damaged form -facing material
will not be acceptable for exposed surfaces. Apply new form -
release agent.
C. When forms are reused, clean surfaces, remove fins and Mance,
and tighten to close joints. Align and secure joints to avoid offsets.
Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces unless
approved by OWNER.
3.4 Steel Reinforcement
A General: Comply with CRSI'a "Manual of Standard Practice" for
placing reinforcement.
B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, Ice, and
other foreign materials.
C. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against
displacement. Locate and support reinforcement with bar supports
to maintain minimum concrete cover. Do not tack weld crossing
reinforcing bars.
D. Set wire ties with ends directed into concrete, not toward exposed
concrete surfaces.
3.5 Joints
A General: Construct joints true to line with faces perpendicular to
surface plane of concrete.
B. Construction Joints: Install so strength and appearance of concrete
ere not impaired, at locations Indicated or as approved by Architect.
3.6 Concrete Placement
A. When locating a footer within a single larger pavement block
adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the entire block of pavement
shall be removed and replaced with the same materials and finish of
adjacent sidewalk areas - up to a 25 sq ft. (5' - 0" x 5' - 0')
B. When pouring a underground footer within a area that contains
a surface brick or specialty pavers, The pattern of bricks /
pavers shall be removed, stored and replaced in the exact same
positioning in the order they were removed.
C. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork,
reinforcement, and embedded items Is complete and that required
inspections have been performed.
D. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or
during placement, unless approved by a licensed Engineer.
6. Before placing concrete, water may be added at Project site,
subject to limitations of ACI 301.
F Deposit concrete continuously or in layers of such thickness that
no new concrete will be placed on concrete that has hardened
enough to cause seams or planes of weakness. If a section cannot
be placed continuously, provide construction joints as specified.
Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.
G. Deposit concrete in forms in horizontal layers no deeper than 24
inches and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints. Place
each layer while preceding layer is still plastic, to avoid cold joints.
H. Cold -Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306.1 and as follows.
Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength
that could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.
1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below
40 deg F, uniformly heat water and aggregates before mixing to
obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg
F and not more than 80 deg F at point of placement.
2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing Ice or snow.
Do not place concrete on frozen subgrade or on subgrade
containing frozen materials.
3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing
antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators, unless otherwise
specified and approved in mix designs.
I. Hot -Weather Placement: Place concrete according to
recommendations In ACI 305R and as follows, when hot -weather
conditions exist:
1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete
temperature below 90 deg F at time of placement Chilled
mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control
temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated to
total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool
concrete la Contractor's option.
2. Cover steel reinforcement with water -soaked burlap so
steel temperature will not exceed ambient air temperature
immediately before embedding in concrete.
3. Fog -spray fors, steel reinforcement, and subgrade Just before
placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without
standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.
3.7 Miscellaneous Concrete Items
A. Filling In: R8 in holes and openings left in concrete structures,
unless otherwise indicated, after work of other trades Is in place.
Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place
construction. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated
or required to complete Work.
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3.8 Concrete Protection And Curing
A General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying
and excessive cold or hot temperatures. Comply with ACI 306.1 for
cold -weather protection and with recommendations in ACI 305R for
hot -weather protection during curing.
B. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to unformed
concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy conditions cause moisture
lora approaching 0.2 Ib/sq. ft. x h before and during finishing
operations. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions
after placing, screeding, and bull floating or darbying concrete, but
before float finishing.
C. Formed Surfaces: Cure formed concrete surfaces, including
underside of beams, supported slabs, and other similar surfaces. If
fomis remain during curing period, moist cure after loosening forms.
If removing forms before end of curing period, continue curing by
one or a combination of the following methods:
D. Unformed Surfaces: Begin curing Immediately after finishing
concrete. Cure unformed surfaces, including floors and slabs,
concrete floor toppings, and other surfaces, by one or a
combination of the following methods:
3.9 Concrete Surface Repairs
A Defective Concrete: CONTRACTOR shell repair and patch any
existing defective areas that surround the footer up to 50 aq ft.
Remove and replace concrete that cannot be repaired and patched
to OWNER'S approval.
B. Patching Mortar. Mix dry -pack patching mortar, consisting of one
part portend cement to two and one-half parts fine aggregate
passing a No. 16 sieve, using only enough water for handling and
placing.
C. Repairing Formed Surfaces: Surface defects Include color and
texture irregularities, cracks, spalls, air bubbles, honeycombs, rock
pockets, fins and other projections on the surface, and stains and
other discoloration that cannot be removed by cleaning.
D. Repairing Unformed Surfaces: Test unformed surfaces, such as
floors and slabs, for finish and verify surface tolerances specified for
each surface. Correct low and high areas. Test surfaces sloped to
drain for trueness of elope and smoothness; use a sloped template.
E. Perform structural repairs of concrete, subject to OWNER'S
approval, using epoxy adhesive end patching mortar.
F. Repair materials and installation not specified above may be used,
subject to Architect's approved.
O. All stained or colored concrete shall match adjacent stained or
colored concrete areas.
hi. NI replaced surface areas shall be replaced with matching like
materials, including bricks, pavers, stone, stamped concrete, or
other materials.
3.10 Field Quality Control
A Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and
inspecting agency to sample materials, perform tests, and submit
test reports during concrete placement according to requirements
specified in this Article.
B.
C.
D.
Testing Services: Testing of composite samples of fresh concrete
obtained according to ASTM C 172 shall be performed according to
the following requirements:
When strength of field -cured cylinders is leas than 85 percent of
companion laboratory -cured cylinders, Contractor shell evaluate
operations and provide corrective procedures for protecting and
curing In-place concrete.
Strength of each concrete mix will be satisfactory if every average
of any three consecutive compressive -strength tests equals or
exceeds specified compressive strength and no compressive -
strength test value falls below specified compressive strength by
more than 500 psi .
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1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A This Section Includes the following:
1. Non Illuminated, Single -Sheet -Type Post and Panel Signs
2. Dimensional Letters.
3. Related Sign Types include, Gateways, Directional Signs,
Kiosks and Single -Panel Signs Mounted to Structures.
1.2 RELATED PROJECT CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES AND WORK
REQUIREMENTS
A
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
J.
Executive Summary
Section 00550: General Conditions
Section 01320: Construction Progress Documentation
Section 01330: Submittal Procedures
Section 01781: Project Record Documents
Section 02231: Tree Protection & Trimming
Section 03050: Cast -In -Place Concrete
Section 10437: Pylon Signs, Electric. Message Brds & Channel Ltrs.
Section 01730: Removals, Cutting and Patching
Section 09999: Decorative Metals Coatings / Dye Sublimation
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A Structural Performance: Provide post and panel signs capable of
withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and
stresses within limits and under conditions Indicated, determined
according to ASCE 7, 'Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures":
1. Wind Loads: Determine loads based on a uniform pressure of
90mph or the required wlndloads based on the project location,
which ever is greater, acting in any direction.
B. Thermal Movements: Provide post and panel signs that allow for
thermal movements resulting from the following maximum change
(range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling,
opening of joints, peeling / loss of adhesion of vinyl, overstressing
of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental
effects.
Bass engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials
due to both solar heat gain and nighttime -sky heat lose.
1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F,
material surfaces.
C. Structural Engineering: Provide all necessary structural engineering
calculations and signed and sealed drawings for proposed signs,
structures (existing and new) and other elements as necessary to
perform the work and provide a structurally sound and safe product.
1. CONTRACTOR shall also review and confirm the structural
Integrity of all existing structures a sign may be installed on.
2. When a deficiency le discovered in an existing structure, the
CONTRACTOR and their ENGINEER shall provide a discovery
report to the OWNER and Indicate any corrections, remediation
or additional structural components that shall be necessary, in
order to install the sign properly and to required Federal, State
and Local codes.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A Product Data: For each type of product Indicated include
construction details, material descriptions, processes, dimensions
of individual components, graphic layouts, elevations, profiles and
flnishes. Include manufacturer's written Instructions for Installing,
maintaining and cleaning surface.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication, Installation details and graphic
layouts for post and panels signs.
1. NOTE: The DESIGNER shall provide Adobe Illustrator files /
DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS associated with the PROJECT as
a courtesy to the CONTRACTOR.
2. NOTE: The DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, specifications and
files are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for
construction. CONTRACTOR shall verify and be responsible
for all final drawings, dimensions and conditions of the job,
including proper orientation of graphic layouts, panel shapes,
brackets and mounting methods.
3. Include plans, elevations, and at least 3/4 -Inch scale sections
of typical members and other components and construction
details. Show anchors, reinforcement, accessories, layout, and
installation details.
4. Include message list, with details of wording and lettering
layout, at least hail size. Include full-size details of graphics.
5. Provide Graphic layouts for each sign location and Its
associated message. Minimum scale: 1" = 1' - 0"
6. For dimensional letters;
a. Provide elevations of entire mounting surface and adjacent
surfaces and details of any obstructions.
b. Provide construction and installation details Indicating
any internal surface supports that Is required for structural
integrity.
c. Include full-size templates for cutout characters and
graphic symbols.
d. Include full-slze spacing template for individually mounted
dimensional characters and graphic symbols for fleld-
applled characters on pylons.
7. Fabricator shall provide a Structural Engineer Seal (State
Licensed) for all shop drawings Indicating fasteners,
construction, installation, footers or other structural
components.
C. Samples for Verification: Provide 3 sets of each type of product
indicated, of size below:
1. Aluminum Post: For each form, finish, and color, on 6 -Inch -
long sections of extrusions. All custom extrusion die shall be
approved prior to fabrication.
2. Aluminum Sheet: Squares of each sheet thickness, at least 4
Inches by 4 inches.
3. Paint Swatches: For each painted color, provide a 4" by 4"
inch aluminum sheet. Clearly indicate on the back the color
specification, date and submittal number.
4. Reflective Vinyl Sheet: minimum 8" by 10" for each color
required.
5. Examples of all graphic Image process, including materials,
methods, colors and finishes, for maps, patterns, Imagery,
letters, numbers and other graphic devices.
6. Dimensional Characters: Full-size representative samples
of each dimensional character type required, showing style,
color, and materiel finish and method of attachment to sign
bacground.
7. Full Size Prototype Sign(s) and Sign Components: Full size
Prototype Sign(s) and select Sign Components may be
requested as part of the submittal process.
a. The full size prototype sign may be constructed / Installed
In place.
b. The prototype sign(s) and requested sign components
shall be fabricated of all materials, process, colors and
finishes as outlined In the design Invent drawings.
c. The installed prototype sign may ultimately be used as a
component of the system.
d. The OWNER shall provide exact location and messages
for the prototype sign(s).
e. A line item shall be included on the BID FORM for the
quantity of and type of prototype sign(a) and Sign
components required for the submittal process.
D. All cost associated with sample submittals, induding mobilization,
product data, shop drawings, mock-ups, samples and other
submittals shall be included within the Lump Sum Bid Proposal.
E. Fabrication and Installation of requested proto-types shall be
included in the CONTRACTORS overall project schedule.
F. No additional time will be granted by the OWNER to the
CONTRACTOR for the prototype fabrication / Installation time
or for time lost due to non -conforming materials, colors or other
component associated with the completed
Wcto-type.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A Installer Qualifications: An authorized and professionally trained
representative of sign manufacturer for installation and maintenance
of units required for this Project.
B. Contractor shall be capable of providing replacement message
panels within 10 working days of receipt of order.
C. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of post and panel signs
through one source from a single manufacturer, unless incorporation
of unique products Is called for.
D. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional
requirements of post and panel signs and are based on the specific
type indicated.
1. Do not modify Intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely
by the DESIGNER except with DESIGNER'S approval. If
modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory
data to Designer for review.
2. CONTRACTORS suggested modifications and/or products
shall not Increase the cost or schedule of project
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1.6 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE
A Delivery and Handling. Ship and deliver post, panels and an other
sign components in the appropriate protective covering and crating
to fully protect all sign components and surfaces against damage.
1. Remove all protective covering, as required per product manu-
facturer instructions, in order to maintain warranties.
B. Defects. All delivered sign components shall be delivered free of
any defect, including, but not limited to scratches, chips, cracking,
dents, peeling, bubbling, adhesive glue / tape marks, marker
writings, undesirable film coatings or other visual distractions or
defects.
1. Contractor shell be responsible for full replacement of all sign
components that are delivered on site or to the location dam-
aged, at no cost to the OWNER.
2. Contractor shall be responsible for full replacement 0080 sign
components that are delivered on site or to the location defec-
tive, causing the product warranty to become null or void, at no
cost to the OWNER.
C. Storage. The CONTRACTOR shall follow all third party,
manufacturer and/or product storage instructions, procedures
and requirements for all sign components. Including protection
methods, protective materials, protective material removal Qncluding
instructions and timeframes), sequencing of events, environmental
conditions for storage, overall storage requirements, stacking of
products /materials and any other requirement&
1. Any failure by the CONTRACTOR to follow the storage
requirements that cause for loss or void of warranty, product
effectiveness or performance, will require complete and total
replacement of all effected materials and products st no cost to
the OWNER. This Includes, but is not limited to, posts, panels,
vinyl sheeting, paint, brackets or any other sign component.
1.7 COORDINATION
A Coordinate Installation of anchorages for post and panel signs.
Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for Installing
anchorages and other items that are to be embedded in concrete.
Deliver such items to Protect site In time for Installation.
B. Coordinate delivery time so signs can be Installed within 24 hours of
receipt at Project site.
1.8 WARRANTY
A Contractors Warranty Period: Contractor shall provide a waranty
of 3 years from date of Substantial Completion, for all workmanship
associated with the fabrication and installation of the sign system
this includes, but is not limited to the following
1. the posts, panels, footers, sign faces, materials, mounting
methods and fasteners stall be free of defects, including. but
not limited to; scaling, peeling, fading, warping, vinyl shrinking,
adhesion, welds, structural Integrity, corrosion or mechanical
fastener failure.
B. Product and Manufacturers Waranties. CONTRACTOR shall pass
on to the OWNER and honor all associated third -party product
warranties, including, but not limited to vinyl sheeting (reflective and
non -reflective), inks, vinyl overlays, paint, coatings and hardware.
1. All paints, ciearcoats, reflective vinyls and non -reflective vinyls
shall be free of defects, Including. but not limited to; scaling,
peeling, fading, warping, vinyl shrinking, adhesion or any other
type of failure for the following time periods;
a. Paint Warranty: Minimum 7 years
b. Reflective VinyVCustom Color Warranty: Minimum 8 yrs.
c. Non -Reflective Vinyl Warranty: Minimum 10 years
C. Warranty Period Commencement: Warranty period begins for
each individual unit, upon the date the OWNER provides a written
acceptance of a singular unit or group of units.
2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND APPLICATION PROCESSES
A Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209, alloy and temper
recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use
and finish indicated, and with at least the strength and durability
properties of alloy 5005-H15.
B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221, alloy and temper recommended
by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish
Indicated, and with at least the strength and durabHlty properties of
alloy 6063-T5.
C. Paints: Material Preparation and Paint Performance
1. Sign components shall be per -drilled in proper locations prior
to any pre-treatment process.
2. It is important for the metal surface to be free of oil, dust, and
moisture to ensure a good chemical bond with the primer.
3. Pre-treatment: All surfaces shall be cleaned, primed, and
pre-treated as required by manufacturers guidelines prior to
finishing.
4. Masking and spraying. All masking shall be executed with pre -
letter spaced vinyl legends, assembled on sign panel or wall
prior to spraying. No hand -cut masks shall be used.
5. Gear Coat: Apply a fully compatible protective UV / Anti -Graffiti
Clearcoat to all painted, printed, and vinyl surfaces. Contractor
shall verify all clear coat product warranties and compatibility
of the clear coat products to the applied surfaces.
6. Finished work shall be crisp, accurate, visibly free from flow
lines, streaks, bleeding, blisters, cracking, peeling or other
imperfections In the dry -film state, without overspray, or
rounded comers.
7. Screened Messages: Execute all silkscreen printing in such a
manner that all edges and corners of finished letterforna are
true and clean. Letterforns, color areas, graphics, or lines with
rounded comers, edge buildup or deeding, saw-toothing, etc.
will not be accepted.
D. Paint: Processes and Paint Type
1. Paint Type: All paints utilized on the project shall be designed
and formulated specifically for the signage industry and for
exterior use.
2. Processes
a CONTRACTOR shall follow paint manufacturers
instructions, sequencing and procedural requirements
to Insure full product performance and warranties are
maintained at the highest level possible for all Primers,
Topcoats, Ctearcoats, Cleaners and Additives
b. this includes but Is not limited to metal surface
preparation, priming of surfaces, spray gun PSI, panel
positioning during spraying/drying, adequate coverage,
environmental conditions such as temperature and
humidity, recommended dry times for subsequent coats
and for proceeding to next step in fabrication process,
second/additional coat procedures, applying dear coats,
cleaning final product and storage during fabrication and
shipping.
3. Manufacturers and Colors: Per DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS or
approved equal.
4. Paint Type / Acrylic Poyurenthane, Baked Enamel, Powder
Coat and Specialty / Custom Coatings.
a. Per the DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, apply paint
specified to the sign components Indicated
b. Use only a paint formulated specifically for exterior
signage. Appy exactly by the manufacturers instructions,
sequencing and procedural requirements
c. Include required quantity and types of compatible top coat
and ciearcoats per manufacturers recommendations.
d. For Acrylic Polyurethane, utilize a matte enamel finish
e. For Baked Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical
Finish: cleaned with Inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish:
ackf-chromate-fluoride-phosphate conversion coating;
Organic Coating: as specified below).
Apply baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's
written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and
painting.
Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified -acrylic enamel
primer/topcoat system complying with MMA 2803 except
with a minimum dry flim thickness of 1.5 mils , medium
gloss.
E. Non -Reflective Vinyl and Graphics:
1. Single Vinyl Product: All vinyl sheeting, inks and overlays shall
maintain the same manufacturer and required specifications.
Mixing products, processes or materials from different
manufacturers, that voids warranties is not permitted.
2. Color Application: Color of vinyl material is to be integral to the
material and not surface applied unless speciticdly noted.
3. Translucent Graphics. Use 3M Scotchcal translucent film or
approved equal
F. Reflective Sheeting
1. 3M Certified Fabricator: Reflective Vinyl Printing shall be
performed by a current accredited 3M Certified Fabricator or
3M Certified Digital Fabricator, which includes an annual onsite
audit of manufacturing facilities, ensuring correct materials and
processes are being used. Certification shall guarantee that the
product will be covered by 3M MCS Traffic Warranty.
2. Single Vinyl Product and Manufacturer: All vinyl sheeting,
inks and overlays shall maintain the same manufacturer
and required specifications. Mixing products, proms or
materials from different manufacturers, shall void warranties
and is not permitted.
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3. Reflective Sheeting. 3M 3930 High Intensity Reflective
Sheeting or approved equal that meets MUTCD requirements
for Community Wayfinding Signage (MUTCD Section 2D.50)
4. Color Application. Color background and characters shall
be printed with approved compatible and fully warranty inks
directly to reflective vinyl surface. Inks used in the screen
printing and digital printing process must be designed for
use on highway signs and recommended by the sheeting
manufacturers. Inks used must be warranted to be effective for
a period of time commensurate with the warranted life of the
reflective sheeting.
5. Sheeting & Substrate Application. Series 3930 sheeting incor-
porates a pressure sensitive adhesive and shall be applied to
the sign substrate at temperature of 65F/18'C or higher by any
of the following methods:
a. Mechanical squeeze roll applicator- refer to 3M
Information Folder (IF) 1.4 for specifications.
b. Hand squeeze roll applicator- refer to 3M IF 1.6 for spec-
ifications.
6. Splices: Series 3930 sheeting must be butt spliced when more
than one piece of sheeting is used on one piece of substrate.
The sheeting pieces should not touch each other. This Is to
prevent buckling as the sheet expands in extreme temperature
and humidity exposure.
7. Seam Placement. Seams are not proferred. When practical, all
seams should run horizontal and be located along horizontal
visual graphics where the seams will be as inconspicuous as
possible.
a. If the height of a sign panel is greater then 48 inches, the
3M 3930 materiel should be oriented vertically with stripes
at 0 degrees, to avoid the seaming of material.
8. Material Substrate. Aluminum sheets and extrusions prepared
based on vinyl manufacturers specifications and guidance.
Plastic substrates are NOT acceptable.
9. Legend / Message and Background: When a white message
appears on a dark background, the background shall be
primed the intended color (inks directly applied to reflective
sheeting) and the copy, rule lines and arrows shall "knockout"
of the background. Per MUTCD, Section 2D.50, both Message
end Background shall be retro -reflective.
10. Imaging Custom Colors (3M). Custom colors shall be applied
to high intensity prismatic sheeting by the following Imaging
methods describe below or approved equal;
a. Thermal Transfer Printing: 3M Series 3930 sheeting may
be imaged with 3M Thermal Transfer Ribbon Series
TTR2300 in conjunction with the Matan SprinG3 or Matan
Spot4 thermal transfer printers.
b. 3M Series 3930 Sheeting and Color Application shall be
covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/Anti-
Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Product Bulletin for 3M 1170
for fabrication procedures and specifications.
c. Preferred Printer. 3M Series 3930 sheeting may be Imaged
by the Durst RHO 161 TS printer.
d. Preferred Vendor. Sherine Industries:
(604) 513-1887.
11. Imaging Standard Manufacturer Colors (3M). Per 3M guidelines,
Standard manufacturer colors may be applied to high intensity
prismatic sheeting by the following imaging methods describe
below or approved equal;
a. Vinyl Graphic Films: Scotchcal Vinyl Series 7720 and
Serb 7725 may be used to provide copy for traffic control
signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both materials
then must be covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear
UV/Anti-Graffiti ovMeminate. Refer to Scotchcal product
literature for more information.
b. Screen Processing: Series 3930 sheeting may be screen
processed Into traffic signs before or after mounting on
a sign substrate, using 3M Process Colors Series 8801 or
Series 880N. Refer to 3M IF 1.8 for more details.
Both, 3M ElectroCut Films and Screen Processing Inks
shall be covered with 3M ElectroCut Flim 1170 Clear UV/
AMI-Graffltl overiaminate. Refer to Product Bulleting 1170
for fabrication procedures.
12. Warranty Reflective Sheeting Custom and Standard Colors: All
color application methods utilizing 3M Series 3930 Hi -Intensity
Prismatic and Series 4090 DG3, Diamond Grade reflective
sheeting as the base layer, shall be warantied as outlined
below and shall not excessively fade, discolor, crack, craze,
peel, blister, bubble, tear or lose reflectivity such that the signs
become visually unsuitable for their intended purpose.
a. All printed colors must be warranted to retain the following
minimum reflective values based on the above tables:
3M Hi -Intensity Prismatic
ASTM Level IV:
1-7 years - 80%, 8-10 years - 70%
3M Super High Efficiency Full Cube Prismatic
ASTM Level XI
1-7 years - 80%, 8-10 years - 70%
G. Custom High Pressure Laminate Graphic Panels
1. Description: Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) material
composed of required layers of phenolic renin impregnated
brown kraft filler paper to produce specified thicknesses,
surfaced by a layers of melamine overlay, graphics imaged
on saturation grade paper with UV resistant pigment based
process color Inks, and with an optically clear UV overlay that
will resist no leas that 99% of ell sunlight and UV rays, as well
as provides a graffiti resistant surface that allows for removal
with standard cleaners.
2. Process: For purposes of this specification, layers of material
described A.1 are to be assembled, and heat / pressure
consolidated at approximately 1200 PSI at temperatures
exceeding 275°
Fahrenheit at manufacturer's prescribed time frames. All
manufacturing processes of printing, pressing, machining,
finishing and crating to be accomplished within a single stand
alone manufacturing facility to ensure consistent quality control
and providing standard product delivery times of three weeks.
3. Artwork: The graphic material and Images are to be supplied by
and under the supervision of the Designer or Owner. To include
mechanicals, text, photographs, transparencies, film and other
graphic source materials incorporated into digital graphic
production artwork flies In manufacturer's required file formats.
All graphics must be assembled by computer designers
familiar with and experienced In the process of digital printing
and submitting production artwork files that meet the artwork
requirements of the manufacturer.
4. Acceptable Manufacturer. (Zone Imaging, 2526 Charter Oak
Dr., Suite 100, Temple, NY 76502. Tel: 888.484.9663, Email:
InfoOlzoneimaging.com, Web: http•J/www.izoneimaging.co.m -
or Approved Equal Vendor
H. Dye -Sublimated Printed Graphic Panels: See Section 09999:
Decorative Metal Coatings / Dye -Sublimation Process.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners: Use concealed, fasteners fabricated from metals that
are noncorrosive to sign material and mounting surface. Where
fasteners are exposed, use tamper resistant fasteners.
B. Anchors and Inserts: Use stainless-steel or hot -dip galvanized
anchors and Inserts. Use torque -controlled expansion -bolt devices
for drilled -In-place anchors. Furnish Inserts, as required, to be set
Into concrete.
C. Concrete for Postholee: Comply with requirements "Cast -in -
Place Concrete" for normal -weigh, air -entrained, poured In place
ready -mix CLASS 8 concrete with a minimum 28 -day compressive
strength of 4000 psi, unless otherwise indicated.
D. Stainless Straps: When utilizing stainless steel straps to Install a
sign panel on a existing or new post, the mounting strap color shall
match the post color.
1. Straps shall be threaded through bracket slots or attached per
manufacturer hardware specification and Instructions, .
2. Straps shall not be drilled through or pierced by screws, rivets,
or other mounting hardware.
2.3 FABRICATION: GENERAL
A. General: Provide post and panel signs of configuration Indicated.
1. Welded Connections: Comply with AWS standards for
recommended practices in shop welding. Provide welds
behind finished surfaces without distortion or discoloration of
exposed side. Clean exposed welded surfaces of welding flux
and dress exposed and contact surfaces. Chemical welding is
not an acceptable substitute.
2. Mill joints to tight, hairline fit. Foran joints exposed to weather
to exclude water penetration.
3. Preassemble signs in the shop to greatest extent possible.
Disassemble signs only as necessary for shipping and handling
limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and Installation,
In location not exposed to view atter final assembly.
4. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners
where they will be inconspicuous.
5. All exposed fasteners shall be tamper-resistant.
6. Single ground mounted signs shall meet criteria as specified in
State DOT standard Index relative to aluminum materials and
structural supports for signs.
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2.4 FABRICATION: BRACKET AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
A Brackets / Panel Configuration. Contractor shell be responsible for
confirming, coordinating and verifying all sign panels, messages,
graphic layouts, panel orientation, margins, shape, brackets, panel
edges, and mounting hole positions with the proposed bracket
design, configuration and assembly method, as It relates to the
orientation and positioning on a new or existing pole to which k is
installed on.
1. Pedestrian Sign Panels: This Includes single and double -sid-
ed panels that may require a singular orientation and specific
margin clearance, on either side of the panel, In order to work
properly with the assembly to the bracket, pole (existing or
new) and positioning of the panel in the correct direction, when
placed in the field.
2. Contractor shall be responsible for replacement of all panels
that are Incorrect due to the Contractor's failure to notify the
DESIGNER and OWNER prior to the commencement of any
step of the panel or bracket fabrication process.
2.5 POSTS
A General: Fabricate posts to lengths required for mounting method
indicated.
1. Baseplate Method: Provide posts with baseplates, flanges,
or other fittings, welded to bottom of posts. Drill holes In
baseplate for anchor -bolt connection.
a. Provide anchor bolts of size required for connecting posts
to concrete foundations.
b. Provide cover plate over breakaway assembly as
Indicated on drawings and based on break -away products
requirements and warranties.
B. Aluminum Posts: Per STRUCTURAL ENGINEER requirements,
CONTRACTOR shall provide extruded -aluminum tubing of the
required thickness. Provide stop blocks in slots to hold panels in
position. Include post caps, fillers, spacers, access panels, and
related accessories required for complete Installation.
a. Provide weep holes as necessary to allow Internal water
to release from internal strictures. The size, method and
or positioning of the weep hole shall not alter the design
Intent of the post. In addition, the weep hole shall not
effect the structural integrity of the sign.
C. Custom Cast Parts: Any die used to create a custom sign part,
including, post caps, finials, extrusions, brackets, or other
components, will become the property of The Owner. The fabricator
will supply the following;
1. 1 die will remain with The Owner.
2. 1 die will remain with the fabricator for use on future projects
with the owner.
D. Breakaway Post: As indicated on drawings, CONTRACTOR shall
provide breakaway posts assembly for the sign types and locations
Indicated in the documentation drawings. Final designs and shop
drawings shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR for each of the
poles identified. A State Ucensed Professional Structural Engineer
shall sign and seal the submittal of shop drawings. The breakaway
post shall meet or exceed the following criteria:
1. Most Current policy on Geometric Design of Highway and
Streets
2. Most Current Standard Specification for Structural supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals
3. Most Current AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
E. Existing Poles: Prior to submitting a bid the CONTRACTOR shall
become familiar whh all existing pole types utilized on the project
and include an necessary costs for coordination, different mounting
methods and materials required for the project
1. CONTRACTOR shall reference the Sign Locations Plans and
She Photo References provided.
2. In the case where photos of the individual sites are not provid-
ed or available, the CONTRACTOR shall visit the project site or
use other means to verify each sign location and the different
poles that are required.
3. Show all existing pole types and required mounting methods in
shop drawings.
4. See 10438 / Section 1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS for
Structural Engineering requirements associated with existing
structures, including poles.
2.8 SIGN PANELS
A General: Provide smooth sign panel surfaces constructed to remain
flat under installed conditions within a tolerance of plus or minus
1/18 inch measured diagonally from comer to comer.
1. Coordinate dimensions and attachment methods to produce
message panels with closely fitting joints. Align edges and
surfaces with one another In the relationship indicated.
2. Increase metal thickness or reinforce with concealed stiffeners
or backing materials as needed to produce surfaces without
distortion, buckles, warp, or other surface deformations.
3. Continuously weld joints and seams, unless other methods are
Indicated; grind, fill, and dress welds to produce smooth, flush,
exposed surfaces with weds invisible after final finishing.
4. All roadside break -away panels and posts shall conform to the
State DOT standards and all municipal regulations.
B. Unframed & Framed Single -Sheet Panels: Provide unframed single -
sheet sign panels with edges mechanically and smoothly finished.
1. Panel Material: Material and thickness as indicated on design
intent drawings.
a
b.
c.
d.
Panel Finish / Painted: Surface painted, utilizing
polyurethane paints as Indicated in the design intent
drawings.
Panel Finish / Vinyl: For panels that receive vinyl sheeting,
finish aluminum properly and appropriately based on
vinyl manufacturers requirements, so vinyl will adhere and
maintain all vinyl manufacturers warranties.
Panel Coating / Paint: All exposed painted areas shall
receive an Anti -Graffiti Protectant compatible with the
panel paint finish.
Panel Coating / Vinyl: Cover reflective vinyl sheeting with
a Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overiaminate compatible with the
vinyl manufacturers product Refer to Manufacturers
Product Bulletins for fabrication and application
procedures.
2. Edge Condition: Routed and/or Square cut or as indicated
on the drawings. Paint all edges to match sign face or as
indicated in design intent drawings.
3. Comer Condition: As Indicated on Drawings
2.7 GRAPHICS: VINYL AND SCREEN PRINTING
A Reflective Vinyl Graphics: See PART 2. PRODUCTS
B. Non -Reflective Graphics: See PART 2. PRODUCTS
C. Screen -printed Graphics: See PART 2. PRODUCTS
2.8 ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. Comply wlfth NAAMM's" Metal Finishes Manuel for Architectural
and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and
designating finishes.
B. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system
established by the Aluminum Association
C. Baked -Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned
with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish: acid -chromate -fluoride -
phosphate conversion coating; Organic Coating: as specified
below). Apply baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's
written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and painting.
1. Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified -acrylic enamel
primer/topcoat system complying with AAMA 2803 except with
a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils , medium gloss.
2. Color. As Indicated on drawings.
3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A Excavation: In firm, undisturbed or compacted soil, drill or (using a
post -hole digger) hand -excavate holes for posts to diameters and
spacing Indicated.
1. Excavate hole depths as required by structural engineer.
2. Set anchor bolts, mounting sleeves and other embedded items
required for Installation. Use templates furnished by suppliers
of hems to be attached.
B. Underground Vaults/Basements:
Prior to bidding, to the greatest extent practical the CONTRACTOR
shall make themselves familiar with all underground basement/vault
locations that may interfere with a potential sign location footer, by
obtaining plans and historical records from the OWNER. Bidders
project lump sum cost shall be inclusive of all fees associated with
unique footer designs that may be required as part of this work
1. Where a basement/vault Interferes with a proposed location,
the sign shall be relocated to a location deemed appropriate
by the OWNER and the DESIGNER at no extra cost to the
OWNER.
2. Where relocation is not an option the CONTRACTOR Mil
develop the appropriate mounting solution. The solution shall
meet all engineering criteria as established by the standard
footings (i.e. windloads).
C. When Installing a sign on an existing structure, the Contractor shall
inspect, investigate, research, analyze and confirm the structural
Integrity of the proposed structure to which the sign shall be
mounted to.
1. Contractor's structural engineer shall provide all necessary
calculations and drawings necessary to sign and seal the
required shop drawings that confirms the Integrity of the
existing structure as well as the attachment of the sign.
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2. Existing Structures may include, but are not limited to utility
poles, lamp posts, buildings, canopies, awnings, bridges, or
existing sign structures.
Install signs level, plumb, and at height Indicated In the contract
documents, with surfaces free from distortion or other defects in
appearance. All signs installed shall conform to State DOT's and
MUTCD for offsets and standard heights.
Prior to any digging the contractor shall contact all required utility
companys. Including, but not limited to Water, Gas, Electric,
Fiber -Optics, Cable, Telephone, etc.). It Is the responsibllity of
the Contractor to coordinate all calls, utllky checks and footer
production so that It will not delay the installation of the sign
program.
Installer shall coordinate sequencing, excavation, delivery,
installation and clean-up with all related or unrelated construction
projects tat may effect their work, Including; buildings,
streetscapirg, roadwork or utility projects.
Installer shall coordinate all excavation, delivery, installation and
dean -up with adjacent businesses and property owners.
CONTRACTOR shall replace all surfaces with like materials. All new
surfaces adjacent to and within 5'-0" eq R of post, including the
entire excavated area shall be returned to the same condition and
quality, Including, materials, finish and grading that was present
prior to excavation.
When pouring a underground footer within a area that contains
a surface brick or specialty pavers, The pattern of bricks /
pavers shall be removed, stored and replaced in the exact same
positioning in the order they were removed.
I. When locating a footer within a single larger pavement block
adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the entire dock of pavement
shall be removed and replaced with the same materials and finish of
adjacent sidewalk areas - up to a 25 sq ft. (5' - 0" x 5' - 0")
J. Lateral Offsets: Per MUTCD, State and Municipal requirements,
K. Contractors representatives will be present at all field surveys and
site markings prior to Installation, responsibilities will include;
1. Measuring and maridng out (spray paint) flnal sign location
number and placement
2. Recording measurements of sign placement from nearest
Intersection or fixed structure.
3. Recording any field conditions that may alter or revise design
Intent or placement of sign.
4. Record special field conditions, including custom pavers,
colored concrete or other surface treatments that will require
treatments.
5. Record all message, sign type and location revisions, additions
or subtractions that effect the production or installation of the
sign program. This information shall be forwarded to the Owner
and Designer for review end approval.
L Check / Stop / Ask (Obvious Errors): CONTRACTOR shall, when at
all practical, confirm a sign message In the field prior to installation.
1. CONTRACTOR shall notify the DESIGNER and OWNER of any
obvious Incorrect message, spelling, arrow direction, pictogram
and any other graphic elements OR any condition In the envi-
ronment (new or previouslyidentified) that reduces the sign(s)
effectiveness, visibility or creates a situation where the sign is
presenting incorrect information or creates a hazard (regardless
of Its safety factor or simple common sense).
a. Conditions In the environment Include, but are not limited
to any element, new or previously identified that may block
the visibility of the sign, its overall effectiveness or not
meet standard codes or municipal requirements, Including
ADA. Elements Include, trees or tree branches blocking
the sign, existing signs (newly installed or previously iden-
tified), or any other physical objects (hanging plants, ban-
ners, awnings, parking meters, trash cans, etc.)
2. Failure to notify the OWNER and DESIGNER of any obvious
error or faulty condition prior to Installation will result in the
CONTRACTOR replacing the sign or rectifying the condition
in the environment, at no additional cost to the OWNER or
DESIGNER.
3. Delays in the project caused by the non -installation of a sign
(error / omission) shall be reviewed by the OWNER and the
OWNER shall determine 5 additional time may be added to the
end -date of substantial completion.
3.2 CLEANING
A. At completion of Installation, clean soiled surfaces of sign units
according to manufacturer's written Instructions. This shall be
included within the lump sum cost of the project
B. CONTRACTOR shall provide the OWNER with Instructions,
processes and a list of materials for the proper and correct cleaning
of signs. Information provided shall not void any project warranties.
3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL
A. Develop general Maintenance and Protection of Traffic plans for
vehicular and pedestrian traffic in accordance with the current
MUTCD, State DOT and Municipal requirements. Details for traffic
control device must conform to the standard State DOT details.
B. The contractor shall apply for all permits required by the OWNER
and municipality for the purposes of traffic control. The cost for
all permits and coordination shall be Included within the Lump
Sum Bid Proposal; this Includes but is not limited to equipment,
manpower, police presence or any other devices or personnel
required for traffic control.
3.4 REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS
A. The contractor shall remove all existing wayflnding, directional and
trailblazer signs as indicated in the Comments section of the project
Message Schedule. This work shall be sequenced and coordinated
with the installation of the new sign program.
B. Removal of existing signs shall be induded in the CONTRACTORS,
Lump Sum Project Cost.
1. CONTRACTOR shall conflnn with the OWNER prior to
submitting their bid, the full scope of work related to removal,
Including footer removal, post removal and disposal.
C. Removal shall be completed prior to the Installation of the new sign
component.
1. Removal of existing signs shall be scheduled and coordinated
to minimize the time between the removal and Installation of
the new sign program.
2. Removal of the signs shall include all sign components to the
below grade connection to the footer.
D. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the proper location, site or recycling
center with the OWNER for the disposal of the signs.
3.5 ATTIC STOCK
A. Contractor shall guppy attic stock components of posts, sign
panels, brackets and other components as requested and as
outlined on the Bid Foran.
B. If requested by the owner, contractor may provide storage space
for attic stock The cost of this will be a negotiated fee between the
OWNER and the contractor on a annual, per square footage basis.
1. Attic Stock shall be stored by the CONTRACTOR in appropri-
ate protective covering and crating to fully protect all algn com-
ponents and surfaces against damage. and defect, including,
but not limited to scratches, peeling, bubbling, adhesive tapes,
marker writing, etc.
1. Contractor shall be responsible for full replacement of all
attic stock that is damaged during the period of time it is
stored, assembled or delivered to the site.
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1. GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A This Section includes the following:
1. Pylon / Monolith Sign (Illuminated and Non -Illuminated)
2. Electronic Message Boards (LED Displays)
3. Channel Letters & Logos (illuminated and Non -Illuminated)
1.2 RELATED SIGN TYPES
A Related sign types include, Gateways, Directional Signs, Kiosks,
and Sign -Box Type Signs Mounted to Structures.
1.3 RELATED PROJECT CONDmONS, PROCEDURES AND WORK
REQUIREMENTS
8.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
J.
Executive Summary
Section 00550: General Conditions
Section 01320: Construction Progress Documentation
Section 01330: Submittal Procedures
Section 01781: Project Record Documents
Section 02231: Tree Protection & Trimming
Section 03050: Cast -In -Place Concrete
Section 10437: Pylon Signs, Electric. Message Brds & Channel Ltrs.
Section 01730: Removals, Cutting and Patching
Section 09999: Decorative Metals Coatings / Dye Sublimation
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Provide post and panel signs capable of
withstanding the effects of gravity loads and the following bads and
stresses within limits and under conditions indicated, determined
according to ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures":
1. Wind Loads: Determine loads based on a uniform pressure of
90mph or the required windloads based on the project location,
which ever is greater, acting In any direction.
B. Thermal Movements: Provide post and panel signs that allow for
thermal movements resutting from the following maximum change
(range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling,
opening of joints, peeling / loss of adhesion of vinyl, overstressing
of components, failure of connections, and other detrimental
effects.
Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials
due to both solar heat gain and nighttime -sky heat loss.
1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F,
material surfaces.
C. Structural Engineering: Provide all necessary structural engineering
calculations and signed and sealed drawings for proposed signs,
structures (existing and new) and other elements as necessary to
perform the work and provide a structurally sound and safe product.
1. CONTRACTOR shall also review and confirm the structural
integrity of all existing structures a sign may be installed on.
2. When a deficiency is discovered In an existing structure, the
CONTRACTOR and their ENGINEER shall provide a discovery
report to the OWNER end Indicate any conectlons, remediation
or addltlonal structural components that shall be necessary, in
order to install the sign properly and to required Federal, State
and Local codes.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product Indicated include
construction details, material descriptions, processes, dimensions
of Individual components, graphic layouts, elevations, profiles and
finishes. Include manufacturer's written instructions for Installing,
maintaining and cleaning surfaces.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication, Installation details and graphic
layouts for post and panels signs.
1. NOTE: The DESIGNER shall provide Adobe Illustrator files /
DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS associated with the PROJECT as
a courtesy to the CONTRACTOR.
2. NOTE: The DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, specifications and
files are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for con-
struction. CONTRACTOR shall verify and be responsible for all
final drawings, dimensions and conditions of the job, including
proper orientation of graphic layouts, panel shapes, brackets
and mounting methods.
3. Include plans, elevations, and at least 3/4 -Inch scale sections
of typical members and other components and construction
details. Show anchors, reinforcement, accessories, layout, and
Installation details.
4. Include message list, with details of wording and lettering lay-
out, at least half size. Include full-size details of graphics.
5. Provide Graphic layouts for each sign location and Its associat-
ed message. Minimum scale: 1" = 1' - 0"
6. Fabricator shall provide a Structural Engineer Seal (State
Licensed) for all shop drawings indicating fasteners,
construction, installation, footers or other structural
components.
7. For Dimensional Letters, Channel Letters / Logos, provide full
size paper templates for review and approval in the field by the
OWNER and DESIGNER.
8. Wiring Diagrams: Include all diagrams required for power,
signal, digital, wireless routing and control wiring of extemally
Illuminated signs.
C. Samples for Verification: Provide 3 sets of each type of product
Indicated, of size below:
1. Aluminum Post: For each form, finish, and color, on 6 -inch -
long sections of extrusions. AI custom extrusion die shall be
approved prior to fabrication.
2. Aluminum Sheet: Squares of each sheet thickness, at least 4
inches by 4 inches.
3. Paint Swatches: For each painted color, provide a 4" by 4"
inch aluminum sheet. Clearly indicate on the back the color
specification, date and submittal number.
4. Reflective vinyl Sheet: minimum 8" by 10" for each color
required.
5. Examples of all graphic image process, including materials,
methods, colors and finishes, for maps, patterns, Imagery,
letters, numbers and other graphic devices.
6. Dimensional Characters: Full-size representative samples
of each dimensional character type required, showing style,
color, and material finish and method of attachment to sign
background.
7. Full Size Prototype Sign(e) and Sign Components: Full size
Prototype Sign(s) and select Sign Components may be
requested as part of the submittal process.
a. The full size prototype sign may be constructed / installed
in place.
b. The prototype signs) and requested sign
components shall be fabricated of all materials, process,
colors and finishes as outlined in the design intent draw-
ings.
c. The Installed prototype sign may ultimately be used as e
component of the system.
d. The OWNER shall provide exact location and messages
for the prototype sign(s).
e. A line ltem shall be Included on the BID FORM for the
quantity of and types of prototype sign(s) and Sign com-
ponents required for the submittal process.
D. All cost associated wlth sample submittals, Including mobilization,
product data, shop drawings, mock-ups, samples and other
submittals shall be Included within the Lump Sum Bid Proposal.
E. Fabrication and installation of requested proto-types shall be
included In the CONTRACTORS overall project schedule.
F. No additional time will be granted by the OWNER to the
CONTRACTOR for the prototype fabrication / installation time
or for time lost due to non -conforming materials, colors or other
component associated wlth the completed
Proto-type.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An authorized and professionally trained
representative of sign manufacturer for Installation and maintenance
of units required for this Project.
B. Contractor shall be capable of providing replacement message
panels within 10 working days of receipt of order.
C. Source Imitations: Provide ail signs as a single source
manufacturer, unless Incorporation of unique products Is called for.
Do not use sub -contractors to fabricate signage.
D. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional
requirements of poet and panel signs and are based on the specific
type indicated.
1. Do not modify intended aesthetic effects, as judged solely
by the DESIGNER except with DESIGNER'S approval. If
modifications are proposed, submit comprehensive explanatory
data to DESIGNER for review.
2. CONTRACTORS suggested modifications and/or products
shall not increase the cost or schedule of protect
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E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Usted and
labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
1.7 DEUVERY AND HANDUNG
A. Delivery and Handling. Ship and deliver all signs and sign
components in the appropriate protective covering and crating to
icily protect all sign components and surfaces against damage.
1. Remove all protective covering, as required per product manu-
facturer instructions, in order to maintain warranties.
B. Defects. All delivered sign components shall be delivered free of
any defect, including, but not limited to scratches, chips, cracking,
dents, peeling, bubbling, adhesive glue / tape marks, marker
writings, undesirable film coatings or other visual distractions or
defects.
1. Contractor shall be responsible for full replacement of all sign
components that are delivered on site or to the location dam-
aged, at no cost to the OWNER.
2. Contractor shall be responsible for full replacement of all sign
components that are delivered on site or to the location defec-
tive, causing the product warranty to become null or void, at no
cost to the OWNER.
C. Storage. The CONTRACTOR shall follow all third party,
manufacturer and/or product storage instructions, procedures
and requirements for all sign components. Including protection
methods, protective materials, protective material removal (Including
instructions and timeframes), sequencing of events, environmental
conditions for storage, overall storage requirements, stacking of
products /materials and any other requirement&
1. My failure by the CONTRACTOR to follow the storage
requirements that cause for lose or void of warranty, product
effectiveness or performance, will require complete and total
replacement of all effected materials and products at no coat to
the OWNER. This includes, but is not limited to, posts, panels,
vinyl sheeting, paint, brackets or any other sign component.
1.8 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate Installation of anchorages for pylon signs. Furnish
setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages
and other hems that are to be embedded In concrete. Deliver such
items to Protect site In time for installation.
B. Coordinate delivery time so signs can be instated within 24 hours of
receipt at Project site.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Contractors Warranty Period: Contractor shell provide a warranty
of 3 years from date of Substantial Completion, for all workmanship
associated with the fabrication and installation of the sign system
This includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. the poste, panels, footers, sign faces, materials, mounting
methods and fasteners shell be free of defects, Including. but
not limited to; scaling, peeling, fading, warping, vinyl shrinking,
adhesion, welds, structural integrity, corrosion, electrical
components or mechanical fastener failure.
B. Product and Manufacturers Warranties. CONTRACTOR shall pass
on to the OWNER and honor all associated third -party product
warranties, including, but not limited to vinyl sheeting (reflective and
non -reflective), Inks, vinyl overlays, palm, coatings and hardware.
1. Al paints, clearcoats, reflective vinyls and non -reflective vinyls
shall be fres of defects, including. but not limited to; scaling,
peeling, fading, warping, vinyl shrinking, adhesion or any other
type of failure for the following time periods;
& Paint Warranty: Minimum 7 years
b. Reflective VinyVCustom Color Warranty: Minimum 8 yrs.
c. Non -Reflective Vinyl Warranty: Minimum 10 years
C. Warranty Period Commencement: Warranty period begins for
each individual unit, upon the date the OWNER provides a written
acceptance of a singular unit or group of units.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND APPLICATION PROCESSES
A. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy
and temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for
type of use and finish indicated, and with at least the strength and
durability properties of alloy 6061-T6.
B. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM 8 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy and
temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type
of use and finish indicated, and with at least the strength and
durability properties of alloy 6061-T6.
C. Paints: Material Preparation and Paint Performance
1. Sign components shall be pre -drilled in proper locations prior
to any pre-treatment process.
2. It is important for the metal surface to be free of oil, dust, and
moisture to ensure a good chemical bond with the primer.
3. Pre-treatment: All surfaces shall be cleaned, primed, and
pre-treated as required by manufacturers guidelines prior to
finishing.
4. Masking and spraying. All masking shall be executed with pre -
letter spaced vinyl legends, assembled on sign panel or wall
prior to spraying. No hand -cut masks shall be used.
5. Gear Coat: Apply a fully compatible protective UV / Anti -Graffiti
Gearcoat to all palmed, printed, and vinyl surface& Contractor
shall verify all clear coat product warranties and compatibility
01 the clear coat products to the applied surfaces.
6. Finished work shall be wisp, accurate, visibly free from flow
lines, streaks, bleeding, blisters, cracking, peeling or other
Imperfections In the dry -flim state, without overspray, or
rounded comers.
7. Screened Messages: Execute all silkscreen printing in such a
manner that all edges and comers of finished letterforms are
true and clean. Letterforma, color areas, graphics, or line with
rounded comers, edge buildup or bleeding, saw-toothing, etc.
will not be accepted.
D. Paint Processes and Paint Type
1. Paint Type: All paints utilized on the project shall be designed
and formulated specifically for the signage industry and for
exterior use.
2. Processes
& CONTRACTOR shall follow palm manufacturers
instructions, sequencing and procedural requirements
to Insure full product performance and warranties are
maintained at the highest level possible for all Primers,
Topcoats, Clearcoata, Cleaners and Additives.
b. this Includes but Is not limited to metal surface
preparation, priming of surfaces, spray gun PSI, panel
positioning during spraying/drying, adequate coverage,
environmental conditions such as temperature and
humidity, recommended dry times for subsequent coats
and for proceeding to next step in fabrication process,
second/additional coat procedures, applying dear coats,
cleaning final product and storage during fabrication and
shipping.
3. Manufacturers and Colors: Per DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS or
approved equal.
4. Paint Type / Acrylic Polyurenthane, Baked Enamel, Powder
Coat and Specialty / Custom Coatings.
a. Per the DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS, apply paint
specified to the sign components Indicated
b. Use only a paint formulated specifically for exterior
signage. Apply exactly by the manufacturers instructions,
sequencing and procedural requirements
c. Include required quantity and types of compatible top coat
and/or clearcoats per manufacturers recommendations.
d. For Acrylic Polyurethane, utilize a matte enamel finish
e. For Baked Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical
Finish: cleaned with inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish:
acid -chromate -fluoride -phosphate conversion coating;
Organic Coating: as specified below).
Appy baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's
written Instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and
Painting.
Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified -acrylic enamel
primer/topcoat system complying with MMA 2603 except
with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils , medium
gioas.
E. Structural Steel:
1. Hot -Rolled Structural -Steel Shapes: ASTM A 36/A 36M or
ASTM A 529/A 529M.
2. Steel Tubing or Pipe: ASTM A 500, Grade B.
3. Steel Members Fabricated from Plate or Bar Stock: ASTM A
529/A 529M or ASTM A 572/A 572M, 42,000-pei (290-MPa)
minimum yield strength.
4. Bolts for Steel Framing: ASTM A 307 or ASTM A 325 (ASTM A
325M) as necessary for design loads and connection details.
5. For steel exposed to view on completion, provide materials
selected for surface flatness, smoothness, and freedom from
surface blemishes. Do not use materials whose surfaces
exhibit pitting, seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, or
roughness.
F. Colored Coatings for Plastic Sheet: Nonfading coatings, Including
Inks and paints for copy and background colors. Use coatings that
are recommended by manufacturer's for optimum adherence to type
of plastic used.
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G. Non -Reflective Vinyl and Graphics:
1. Single Vinyl Product All vinyl sheeting, inks and overlays shall
maintain the same manufacturer and required specifications.
Mixing products, processes or materials from different
manufacturers, that voids warranties is not permitted.
2. Color Applicator: Color of vinyl materiel is to be integral to the
material and not surface applied uNeas specifically noted.
3. Translucent Graphic& Use 3M Scotchcal translucent film or
approved equal
H. Reflective Sheeting
1. Single Vinyl Product and Manufacturer. All vinyl sheeting,
Inks and overlays shall maintain the same manufacturer
and required specifications. Mixing products, processes or
materiels from different manufacturers is not permitted.
2. Reflective Sheeting. 3M 3930 High Intensity Reflective
Sheeting or approved equal that meets MUTCD requirements
for Community Wayflnding Signage (MUTCD Section 2D.50)
3. Color Application. Color background and characters shall
be printed with approved compatible and fully warranty inks
directly to reflective vinyl surface. Inks used in the screen
printing and digital printing process must be designed for
use on highway signs and recommended by the sheeting
manufacturers. Inks used must be warranted to be effective for
a period of time commensurate with the warranted Ilfe of the
reflective sheeting.
4. Sheeting & Substrate Application. Series 3930 sheeting incor-
porates a pressure sensitive adhesive and shall be applied to
the sign substrate at temperature of 65F/18"C or higher by any
of the following
methods:
a. Mechanical squeeze roll applicator- refer to 3M
Information Folder (IF) 1.4 for specifications.
b. Hind squeeze roll applicator - refer to 3M IF 1.6 for spec-
ifications.
5. Splices: Series 3930 sheeting must be butt spliced when more
than one piece of sheeting is used on orre piece of substrate.
The sheeting pieces should not touch each other. This l8 to
prevent buckling as the sheet expands in extreme temperature
and humidity exposure.
6. Seam Placement. Seams are not preferred. When practical, all
seams should run horizontal and be located along horizontal
visual graphics where the seams will be as inconspicuous as
possible.
a. If the height of a sign panel is greater then 48 Inches, the
3M 3930 material should be oriented vertically with stripes
at 0 degrees, to avoid the seaming of material.
7. Material Substrate. Aluminum sheets and extrusions prepared
based on vinyl manufacturers specifications and guidance.
Plastic substrates are NOT acceptable.
8. Legend / Message and Background: When a white message
appears on a dark background, the background shall be
primed the Intended color (Inks directly applied to reflective
sheeting) and the copy, rule lines and arrows shall "knockout"
of the background. Per MUTCD, Section 2D.50, both Message
and Background shall be retro -reflective.
9. Imaging Custom Colors (3M). Custom colors shall be applied
to high Intensity prismatic sheeting by the following imaging
methods describe below or approved equal;
a Thermal Transfer Printing: 3M Series 3930 sheeting may
be Imaged with 3M Thermal Transfer Ribbon Series
TTR2300 in conjunction with the Matan SprinG3 or Matan
Spot4 thermal transfer printers.
b. 3M 3930 Sheeting and Color Application shell
be covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Gear UV/
Anti-Graflfti overlamlnate. Refer to Product Bulletin for
3M 1170 for fabrication procedures and specifications.
c. Preferred Printer. 3M Series 3930 sheeting may be imaged
by the Durst RHO 181 TS printer.
d. Preferred Vendor. Sherine Industries: (604) 513-1887.
10. Imaging Standard Manufacturer Colors (3M). Per 3M guide-
lines, Standard manufacturer colors may be applied to high
intensity prismatic sheeting by the
following imaging methods describe below or approved equal;
a. Vinyl Graphic Films: Scotchcel Vinyl Series 7720 and
Series 7725 may be used to provide copy for traffic con-
trol signs on high intensity prismatic sheeting. Both mate-
rials
atsrials then must be covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170
Clear UV/Anti-Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Scotchcal
product literature for more
Information.
b. Screen Processing: Series 3930 sheeting may be screen
processed Into traffic signs before or after mount-
ing on a sign substrate, using 3M Process Colors Series
8801 or Series 880N. Refer to 3M IF 1.8 for more details.
c. Both, 3M ElectroCut Films and Screen Processing Inks
shall be covered with 3M ElectroCut Film 1170 Clear UV/
Anti -Graffiti overlaminate. Refer to Product Bulieting 1170
for fabrication procedures.
I. Warranty. All color application methods utilizing 3M Series 3930
reflective sheeting as the base layer, shall be warranted for a
minimum period of eight (8) years and shall not excessively fade,
discolor, crack, craze, peel, blister, bubble, tear or lose reflectivity
such that the signs become visually unsuitable for their intended
purpose.
J. Custom High Pressure Laminate Graphic Panels
1. Description: Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) material
composed of required layers of phenolic resin impregnated
brown kraft filler paper to produce specified thicknesses,
surfaced by a layers of melamine overlay, graphics imaged
on saturation grade paper with UV resistant pigment based
process color inks, and with an optically dear UV overlay that
will resist no less that 99% of all sunlight and UV rays, as well
as provides a graffiti resistant surface that allows for removal
with standard cleaners.
2. Process: For purposes of this specification, layers of material
described Al are to be assembled, and heat / pressure
consolidated at approximately 1200 PSI at temperatures
exceeding 275° Fahrenheit at manufacturer's prescribed time
frames. All manufacturing processes of printing, pressing,
machining, finishing and crating to be accomplished within a
single stand alone manufacturing facility to ensure consistent
quality control and providing standard product delivery times of
three weeks.
3. Artwork The graphic material and images are to be supplied by
and under the supervision of the Designer or Owner. To Include
mechanicals, text, photographs, transparencies, film and other
graphic source materials Incorporated into digital graphic
production artwork files in manufacturer's required file formats.
All graphics must be assembled by computer designers
familiar with and experienced in the process of digital printing
and submitting production artwork files that meet the artwork
requirements of the manufacturer.
4. Acceptable Manufacturer. iZone Imaging, 2526 Charter Oak
Dr., Suite 100, Temple, NY 76502. Tel: 888.464.9663, Email:
Infooizoneimaging.com, Web: http://www.lzonerimaging.co,m
- or Approved Equal Vendor
K. Dye -Sublimated Printed Graphic Panda (see Section 09999:
Decorative Metal Coatings / Dye -Sublimation Process.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners: Use concealed, fasteners fabricated from metals that
are noncorrosive to sign material and mounting surface. Where
fasteners are exposed, use tamper resistant fasteners.
B. Anchors and Inserts: Use stainless-steel or hot -dip galvanized
anchors and Inserts. Use torque -controlled expansion -bolt devices
for drilled -in-place anchors. Furnish inserts, as required, to be set
Into concrete.
C. Concrete for Poatholes: Comply with requirements "Cast -in -
Place Concrete" for normal -weight, air -entrained, poured in place
ready -mix CLASS B concrete with a minimum 28 -day compressive
strength of 4000 psi. unless otherwise indicated.
D. Raceways: Paint raceway structures to match color of building
structure, so that the raceways shall be as Inconspicuous as
possible.
2.3 FABRICATION: GENERAL
A General: Provide signs, message boards and channel letters of
configurations indicated.
1. Welded Connections: Comply with AWS standards for
recommended practices in shop welding. Provide welds
behind finished surfaces without distortion or discoloration of
exposed side. Clean exposed welded surfaces of welding flux
and dress exposed and contact surfaces. Chemical welding is
not an acceptable substitute.
2. Mill joints to tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to weather
to exclude water penetration.
3. Preassemble signs in the shop to greatest extent possible.
Disassemble signs only as necessary for shipping and handling
limitation. Geary mark units for reassembly and installation,
in location not exposed to view after final assembly.
4. Conceal fasteners If possible; otherwise, locate fasteners
where they will be inconspicuous.
5. Single ground mounted signs shall meet criteria as spedfled in
State DOT standard Index relative to aluminum materials and
structural supports for signs.
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2.4 STRUCTURES (Incudes Sign Framework and Raceways)
A Base: Provide pylon signs with integral base consisting of
channels, angles, plates, or other fittings. Drill holes in members for
anchor -bolt connection.
1. Provide anchor bods of size required for connecting base to
concrete foundations.
B. Internal Frames: Manufacturer's standard internal aluminum or steel
framing system, designed to withstand wind pressure Indicated.
Provide welded construction using mitered joints. Cut, drill, and tap
units to receive hardware, bolts, and similar items.
1. Hot -dip galvanize steel framing system after fabrication to
comply with ASTM A 123/A 123M.
C. External Frames: Manufacturer's standard external aluminum or
steel framing system designed to withstand design wind pressure
Indicated and for direct attachment of sign message panels.
Provide welded construction using mitered joints. Cut, drill, and tap
units to receive hardware, bolts, and similar items.
1. Frame Finish: Match finish of panels.
2. Corner Condition: Square corners, unless otherwise indicated
on DESIGN INTENT DRAWING.
2.5 SIGN PANEL / FACES
A General: Provide smooth sign panel surfaces constructed to remain
flat under Installed conditions within a tolerance of plus or minus
1/16 Inch measured diagonally from corner to corner.
1. Coordinate dimensions and attachment methods to produce
message panels with closely fitting joints. Align edges and
surfaces with one another In the relationship indicated.
2. Increase metal thickness or reinforce with concealed stiffeners
or backing materials as needed to produce surfaces without
distortion, buckles, warp, or other surface deformations.
3. Continuously weld Joints and seams, unless other methods are
indicated; grind, fill, and dress welds to produce smooth, flush,
exposed surfaces with welds invisible after final finishing.
4. All roadside break -away panels and posts shall conform to the
State DOT standards and all municipal regulations.
B. Sign Face / Aluminum Panels: Produce smooth sign panel
surfaces, constructed to remain flat under installed conditions
within a tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 Inch (1.5 mm) measured
diagonally from corner to corner.
1. Panel Material: 0.125 -inch- (3.2 -mm-) thick aluminum sheet
2. Panel Finish: Manufacturer's standard semi gloss finish with
UV inhibitors.
3. Provide clips welded to back of panels for installation without
visible fasteners.
C. Sign Face / Channel Letters: Material, thickness, color and finish as
indicated in DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS.
D. Illuminated Units (Signs and Channel Letters): Make provisions
for servicing and for concealed connection to electric service.
Coordinate electrical characteristics with those of the power supply
provided.
2.6 GRAPHICS
B.
C.
Reflective Vinyl Graphics: Sea PART 2. PRODUCTS
Non -Reflective Graphics: See PART 2. PRODUCTS
Screen -printed Graphics: See PART 2. PRODUCTS
D. Surface -Applied Dimensional Characters: Cut copy characters
from solid material of thickness Indicated. Produce precisely cut
characters with square -cut, smooth edges. Apply to exposed face
of sign panel with concealed fasteners.
1. Material: As Indicated on Design Intent Drawings.
2. See Section 10436: Post & Panel Signs and Dimensional
Letters.
E. Fabricated Channel Letters / Logos: Finish and/or paint materials as
indicated in DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS.
2.7 ALUMINUM FINISHES
A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and
Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating
finishes.
B. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system
established by the Aluminum Association for designating aluminum
finishes.
C. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A41 (Mechanical Finish:
nonspecular as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte;
Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, deer coating 0.018 mm or
thicker) complying with AAMA 611.
D. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 (Mechanical
Finish: nonspecular as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched,
medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, integrally
colored or electrolytically deposited color coating 0.018 mm or
thicker) complying with MMA 611.
1. Color. Match Architect's sample
E. Baked -Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned
with Inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish: acid -chromate -fluoride -
phosphate conversion coating; Organic Coating: as specified
below). Apply baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's
written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and painting.
1. Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified -acrylic enamel
primer/topcoat system complying with AAMA 2803 except with
a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils (0.04 mm), medium
gloss.
F. High -Performance Organic Coating Flnish (Fluoropolymer Two -Coat
System): AA-C12C4OR1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with inhibited
chemicals; Chemical Finish: conversion coating; Organic Coating:
Manufacturer's standard two -coat, thermocured system consisting
of specially formulated Inhibitive primer and fluoropolymer color
topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride
resin by weight). Prepare, pretreat, and apply coating to exposed
metal surfaces to comply with coating and resin manufacturer's
written instructions and AAMA [2604) [2605].
G. High -Performance Organic Coating Finish (Fluoropolymer Three -
Coat System): AA-C12C40R1x (Chemical Finish: cleaned with
inhibited chemicals; Chemical Finish: conversion coating; Organic
Coating: Manufacturer's standard three -coat, thermocured system
consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer, fluoropolymer
color coat, and clear fluoropolymer topcoat, with both color coat
and dear topcoat containing not leas than 70 percent polyvinylidene
fluoride resin by weight). Prepare, pretreat, and apply coating
to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating and resin
manufacturer's written instructions and MMA 2605.
1. Color and Gloss: As selected by DESIGNER
H. ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD / FULL COLOR AND
MONOCHROME LED SIGNS
1. Daktronics Series: Galaxy (356 15.85 MM or approved equal.
CONTRACTOR shall reference Dalctronics Product Manuals
and Specifications for most current requirements,
2. 15.85 MM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
a. Character Height: 4.4" (7 pixel font)
b. Line Spacing: 15.85 mm (0.62")
c. Pixel Configuretion:Monochrome: 1 red or 1 amber /
RGB:1 red, 1 green, 1 blue
d. Maximum Brightness: Monochrome red: 4,500 nits /
Monochrome amber. 8,000 nits / ROB: 12,000 nits
e. Monochrome Color Capability: 4,098 shades of red or
amber
Full Color Capability: ROB: 281 trillion odors
Optimal Viewing Angle: 140 degrees horizontal x 70
degrees vertical
h. Readability Angie: 160 degrees horizontal x 90 degrees
vertical / Min Viewing Distance: 37'
f.
9.
3. PRODUCT FEATURES
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1.
9.
h.
All sealed components
Quick connects
Mounting clips
High-contrast louvers
Redundant module signal
Large sections for fast installation
Front ventilation on displays less than 7' - 0" tall
Same module size and cabinet size for all pixel pitches
Shallow cabinet depth and narrow cabinet borders
4. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
a
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
9•
h.
I.
1•
k.
Estimated LED Lifetime: min 100,000+ hours
Contrast Enhancement: Non -reflective black louvers and
module face grooves disperse light
Message Capability: Text, graphics, logos, basic anima-
tion, video clips, multiple font styles, and sizes
Control Software: Venus® Control Suite
Power: 120, 120/240 VAC Single Phase
Display Dimming: 54 levels (Automatic, scheduled or man-
ual control)
Communication Options: Ethernet Fiber Optic, Ethernet
Bridge Radio, Remote Cellular, Ethernet CAT5
Operating Temperature: -40°F to 120°F with 99% RH
non -condensing
Compliance Information: UL and cUL Listed, UL -Energy
Verified,
FCC compliance
Warranty Coverage: 5 years
Product Support: Parts support for 10 years
5. DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS
a. Single Faced and Double Faced as noted on DESIGN
INTENT DRAWINGS
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3. EXECUTION 1.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Excavation: In firm, undisturbed or compacted soil, drill or (using a
post -hole digger) hand -excavate holes for posts to diameters and
spacing Indicated.
1. Excavate hole depths as required by structural engineer.
2. Set anchor bolts, mounting sleeves and other embedded hems
required for installation. Use templates furnished by suppliers
of Items to be attached.
B. When installing a sign on an existing structure, the Contractor shall
investigate, research, analyze and confirm structural Integrity of the
proposed structure.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
J.
1. Contractor's structural engineer shall provide all necessary
calculations and drawings necessary to sign and seal the
required shop drawings. Existing Structures may Include, but
are not limited to utility piles, lamp posts, buildings, canopies,
awnings, bridges, or existing sign structures.
Install signs level, plumb, and at height indicated in the contract
documents, with surfaces free from distortion or other defects in
appearance. All signs installed shall conform to State DOT's and
MUTCD for offsets and standard heights.
Prior to any digging the contractor shall contact all required utility
companys. Including, but not limited to Water, Gas, Electric,
Fiber -Optics, Cable, Telephone, etc.). It is the responsibility of
the Contractor to coordinate all calls, utility checks and footer
production so that it will not delay the installation of the sign
program.
Installer shall coordinate sequencing, excavation, delivery,
installation and clean-up with all related or unrelated construction
projects tat may effect their work, Including; buildings,
streetscaping, roadwork or utility project&
Installer shall coordinate all excavation, delivery, installation and
clean-up with adjacent businesses and property owners.
CONTRACTOR shall replace all surfaces with like materials. All new
surfaces adjacent to and within 10' feet of post, including the entire
excavated area shall be returned to the same condition and quality,
including, materials, finish and grading that was present prior to
excavation.
When locating a footer within a single pavement block (max. 5'-0"
x 5'-0"), adjacent to at least 2 expan&on Jolnta, the entire block of
pavement shall be removed and replaced with the same materials
and finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
Lateral Offsets: Per MUTCD, State and Municipal requirements,
Contractors representatives will be present at all field surveys and
site markings prior to installation, responsibilities will Include;
1. Measuring and marking out (spray palm) final sign location
number and placement
2. Recording measurements of sign placement from nearest
Intersection or fixed structure.
3. Recording any field conditions that may alter or revise design
intent or placement of sign.
4. Record special field conditions, Including custom pavers,
colored concrete or other surface treatments that will require
treatments.
5. Record all message, sign type and location revisions, additions
or subtractions that effect the production or installation of the
sign program. This information shall be forwarded to the Owner
and Designer for review and approval.
K. Check / Stop / Ask (Obvious Errors): CONTRACTOR shall, when at
all practical, confirm a sign message in the field prior to installation.
1. CONTRACTOR shall notify the DESIGNER and OWNER of any
obvious incorrect message, spelling, arrow direction, pictogram
and any other graphic elements OR any condition in the envi-
ronment (new or previously identified) that reduces the slgn(s)
effectiveness, visibility or creates a situation where the sign Is
presenting incorrect information or creates a hazard (regardless
of its safety factor or simple common sense).
a. Conditions in the environment include, but are not limited
to any element, new or previously Identified that may block
the visibility of the sign, its overall effectiveness or not
meet standard codes or municipal requirements, including
ADA. Elements Include, trees or tree branches blocking
the sign, existing signs (newly installed or previously iden-
tified), or any other physical objects (hanging plants, ban-
ners, awnings, parking meters, trash cans, etc.)
2. Failure to notify the OWNER and DESIGNER of any obvious
error or faulty condition prior to installation will result in the
CONTRACTOR replacing the sign or rectifying the condition
in the environment, at no additional cost to the OWNER or
DESIGNER.
3. Delays in the project caused by the non -installation of a sign
(error / omission) shall be reviewed by the OWNER and the
OWNER shall determine If additional time may be added to the
end -date of substantial completion.
a2 CLEANING
A At completion of installation, clean soiled surfaces of sign units
according to manufacturer's written instructions. This shall be
included within the lump sum cost of the project.
B. CONTRACTOR shall provide the OWNER with instructions,
processes and a list of materials for the proper and correct cleaning
of signs. Information provided shall not void any project warranties
3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL
A Develop general Maintenance and Protection of Traffic plans for
vehicular and pedestrian traffic in accordance with the current
MUTCD, State DOT and Municipal requirements. Details for traffic
control device must conform to the standard State DOT details.
B. The contractor shall apply for all permits required by the OWNER
and municipality for the purposes of traffic control. The cost for
all permits and coordination shall be included within the Lump
Sum Bid Proposal; this includes but Is not limited to equipment,
manpower, police presence or any other devices or personnel
required for traffic control.
3.4 REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS
A. The contractor shall remove all existing wayfinding, directional and
trailblazer signs as indicated in the Comments section of the project
Message Schedule. This work shall be sequenced and coordinated
with the installation of the new sign program.
B. Removal of existing signs shall be included in the CONTRACTORS,
Lump Sum Project Cost.
1. CONTRACTOR shall confirm with the OWNER prior to sub-
mitting their bid, if removing the entire footer is included In the
project scope of work.
C. Removal shall be completed prior to the installation of the new sign
component.
1. Removal of existing signs shall be scheduled and coordinated
to minimize the time between the removal and Installation of
the new sign program.
2. Removal of the signs shall include all sign components to the
below grade connection to the footer.
D. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the proper location, she or recycling
center with the OWNER for the disposal of the signs.
3.5 ATTIC STOCK
A. Contractor shall supply attic stock components of posts, sign
panels, brackets end other components as requested and as
outlined on the Bid Form.
B. If requested by the owner, contractor may provide storage space for
attic stock. The cost of this will be a negotiated fee between the city
and the contractor on, per square footage basis.
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1. PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 Related Project Conditions, Procedures and Work Requirements
A
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Section 00550: General Conditions
Section 01320: Construction Progress Documentation
Section 01781: Project Record Documents
Section 10436: Post & Panel Signa and Dimensional Letters
Section 10437: Pylon Signs, Electric. Message Bmla & Channel Ltrs.
Section 03050: Cast -In -Place Concrete
1.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A Removal of Existing Signs: See Sections 10436 and 10437
B. Existing Conditions: Do not disturb existing structures,
construction, materiels or equipment unless required by the
CONTRACT
1. Do not cut, drill or remove structural members such as joists,
beams or columna supporting construction that U to remain
unless expressly required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS..
C. Existing Paint: Assume existing painted surfaces to contain lead
based paints. Take precautions as required to prevent spread of
lead containing particles and dust.
D. Items to Remain the Property of the OWNER: The following items
shall remain the property of the State and shall be stored at the site
where directed:
1. To be determined by the OWNER and provided to contraclor
at pre -construction meeting or prior to installation at a specific
sign location.
2. PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A CONTRACTOR shall replace all surfaces with like materials. M new
surfaces adjacent to and within 10' feet of post, including the entire
excavated area shall be returned to the same condition and quality,
including, materials, finish and grading that was present prior to
excavation.
B. When locating a footer within a single pavement block (max. 5'-0"
x 5'-0"), adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the entire block of
pavement shall be removed and replaced with the same materials
and finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
3. PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A Prior to cutting, drilling or removal, investigate both sides of
the surface involved. Determine the exact location of structural
members.
B. If unforeseen obstructions are encountered, take precautions
necessary to prevent damage and obtain instructions from the
Owner's Representative before proceeding with the Work.
3.2 PREPARATION
A Prepare existing surfaces properly to receive and, where required,
bond with the Work.
3.3 REMOVALS, CURING, AND ALTERING
A. In addttion to the items indicated to be removed on the Drawings,
remove existing construction superseded by the Work except items
such as pipes, conduits, recessed boxes, and ducts which are built
Into existing construction that is to remain. Cut off and conceal
such items at face of remaining construction. Provide cover plates
on recessed boxes.
B. Remove and alter existing construction as required to Install and
connect the Work to adjacent construction in an approved manner.
C. Cut and atter existing materials as required to perform the Work.
Limit cutting to the smallest amount necessary. Core drill round
holes and saw cut other openings where possible.
D. Perform cutting, drilling, and removals in a manner which will
prevent damage to construction which is to remain.
E. Perform removal of Mems to remain the property of the State with
such care as necessary to prevent damage to these items.
3.4 PATCHING
A Patch existing construction and finishes defaced, damaged, or left
incomplete due to alterations and removals. Patching, except as
otherwise indicated, shall be limited to the areas which have been
cut or altered. Finish patched surfaces to match existing adjacent
surfaces as closely as practicable.
B. Perform patching around items penetrating existing construction In
a manner that will maintain the water and fire resistive capability of
the existing construction.
C. Paint patched areas and cover plates to match existing adjacent
surfaces using same type of paint Painting, except as otherwise
indicated, shall be limited to the areas which have been patched.
D. Where surfaces exposed by removals are to remain as exposed
surfaces, paint such areas to match existing adjacent surfaces as
closely as practicable using same type of paint
3.5 REINSTALLATION
A Where reinstallation of removed items is indicated, reinstall them to
a condition equal to or better than their condition before removal.
END OF SECTION 01730 - REMOVALS, CURING AND
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EXHIBIT "B"
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
625-010-10
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE PROJECT
The City of Clearwater will have available a fully fabricated sign for the FDOT contractor at or before the time of
construction. The City will be responsible for storing the sign until the FDOT contractor is ready for installation. Should the
sign not ready by the time construction begins, the installation will be the sole responsibility of the City. In the instance the
sign is not ready installation and coordination efforts will need to be though Pinellas Operations.
Section No. 15150000 CAFA No.
EXHIBIT "D"
AGENCY RESOLUTION
Insert copy of signed Resolution #21-25
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EXHIBIT "E"
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONAL'S
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURE AGREEMENT
Between
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and The City of Clearwater
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement, the undersigned provides
notification that the work authorized by this Agreement is complete as of , 20 .
By:
Name:
Title:
RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONAL'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement, the undersigned certifies
that all work which originally required certification by a Professional Engineer has been completed in compliance with the
Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations have been made from the approved plans, a list of all
deviations, along with an explanation that justifies the reason to accept each deviation, will be attached to this
Certification. Also, with submittal of this certification, the Agency shall fumish the Department a set of "as -built" plans
certified by the Engineer of Record.
SEAL:
By:
Name:
Date: