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DESIGN / BUILD CRITERIA

Finding "The Scope" and Then The Contractor!

The following excerpts are from various design/build projects. These excerpts are provided to display the "Open Book" or Freestyle" approach that the design/build contractors are given. This structure promotes creativity by the design/build contractors.

"UPGRADE - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM"

The existing fire alarm system is vintage, 1987 and has been found to be not code compliant according to the latest high rise requirements. There is a high likelihood that replacement parts for the system will soon be unavailable. Ownership does want to address these issues especially due to the 2012 mandate by the City of Chicago to require all existing high rise buildings (pre-1975 and newer be in accordance with the latest high rise code.

APPLICABLE CODES

Local Jurisdiction is the Chicago Building Department and the Chicago Fire Prevention Bureau.

Chicago building code, 2005 edition (or latest edition at time of submission for permitting).

All applicable codes including but not limited to ANSI, NFPA, and Illinois/Federal Accessibility Mandates.

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"UPGRADE - PARAMETERS FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM"

	2.	System Capacity Sufficient software groups will be required for the entire building's system to be fully code compliant and possibly 12 software groups for special tenant systems. In no case shall the total software groups capacity be less that 200.
	3.	Strobe Circuit Capacity The number of strobes and the required circuits for the strobes shall be in accordance to the applicable codes and the Illinois/Federal accessibility requirements for all public areas which would include the public toilet rooms. Additionally, circuit capacity is to be available for future tenant improvements. There shall be capacity at each tenant floor 1st through 15th floor for a total of 16 strobes at maximum candela for office occupancy.
	4.	Speaker Circuit Capacity The number of speaker circuit capacity (proper amplification) for each floor for future tenant improvements shall be 10 (10 speakers additionally per floor for floors 1 through 15). There has been indication that the existing tenant areas are equipped with fire alarm speakers and this would allow the reduction of speaker circuit capacity per floor. If the existing circuits of the system (believed to be 20 zones - one per level) is sufficient, no additional circuits will be required.

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"UPGRADE - FIRE ALARM PRICING AND SCHEDULE"

		10.	Scheduling Fire Alarm System Changeover Upon completion of the level(s) of scope selected by ownership the contractor shall orchestrate a fluid and seamless changeover from the existing system to the new system. The City of Chicago Fire Prevention Bureau shall be fully involved to insure that the occupancy of the building will not be restricted. The plan for this change-over method shall be submitted in writing to ownership and the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. The submission for approval shall be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the change-over.
	VI.	Level of Scope - Pricing Ownership desires to consider certain levels of scope to be priced for consideration. Level 1 pricing shall be submitted for a time-line based in a notice to proceed within the next 90 days. The other levels of pricing shall be priced on time-lines of 90 day, 1 year, 2 year or 3 year notice to precede basis.

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"UPGRADE - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UNIT PRICES"

	VIII.	Unit Price Schedule Pricing shall be submitted for the following items. Pricing shall include all costs and any conditions regarding pricing shall be clearly stated.
		Tag Item UPFA-1 Duct smoke detector with sampling tube to replace existing detector UPFA-2 System smoke detector to replace an existing detector UPFA-3 New system smoke detector with 50' of wiring and conduit UPFA-4 New strobe with 50' of wiring and conduit UPFA-5 New strobe/speaker with 50' of wiring and conduit UPFA-6 New information gathering device for a new zone for a device UPFA-7 Programming cost an hourly basis UPFA-8 Electricians hourly for standard time

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"NEW AND REMODELING - ELECTRICAL"

INDEX I. II. III. IV	Overall Project Description Applicable Codes General Provisions Electrical	Page 3 Page 4 Page 4-5 Page 5-17
Attachments Record documents for: Central Services Building Prepared by: Mark Baughman Architects, PC/ The Lukmire Partnership, Inc. Circa 1992-1993 (for reference only)		Drawing Designations Complete set of all disciplines
National Conference Center West Building Expansion Project (Preliminary Architectural and Structural) Prepared by: SKB Architectural and Design 04/19/06		Complete set of architectural and structural
Preliminary Location Plan Prepared by: JEK Engineering, Inc. 05/15/06		MPL-1, MPL-2, MPL-3
Main Meeting Space Electrical Lighting Scheme-Base Prepared by: JEK Engineering, Inc. 05/15/2006		ELS-Base
Main Meeting Space Electrical Lighting Scheme - Alternate Prepared by: JEK Engineering, Inc. 05/15/2006		ELS-Alt
Detail Sketch of Type "DA" Light Fixture Detail Sketch of Type "DB-1" Light Fixture Light Fixture Schedule Addended from DWG.A0.7 (All Prepared by: SKB Architectural and Design) 05/12/2006		ASK-001 ASK-002 ASK-003

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"NEW AND REMODELING -
ELECTRICAL DIMMING SYSTEM"

12. Dimming System

A. Main Meeting Space

Room Controls
Each area (total of 4) shall have a main control panel such as Leviton #D4200. This control will allow push button control for up to 8 scenes, built in sensor to allow for remote hand-held controller, programming capability, lock out feature to prevent tampering with programming. This main control panel shall be located near the doorway leading to the service corridor or the kitchen on East end.

At the main door entries a wall mounted remote station such at Leviton D42P4-RLW shall be provided. The station shall be capable of selecting 4 scenes, maximum light feature, raise/lower selector and master off switch.

On each end (long end) of the entire main meeting space (total of 2) a DMX jack shall be provided. This feature will allow a master theatrical controller to tap into the system that will allow take over of the entire system for large productions.

Lighting Zones
Dimmed circuits shall be provided in segmented manner to allow for multiple activities within the space. Zones required for the proposed lighting schemes is noted on the attached drawing #ELS-BASE.

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"NEW AND REMODELING - ELECTRICAL"

23. ALTERNATES/PRICE BREAKOUT
	A	Provide add/deduct alternate pricing for custom chandelier scheme (all aspects of the lighting approach shall be considered, such as circuiting, install, dimming system & etc.) Tag on proposal as………………………………………………….….PA-19A
	B	Provide alternate add ing for add incandescent lighting and dimmers in the existing meeting rooms. The lighting fixtures types are "AC" and "AD". Tag on proposal as……………………………………………………..PA-19B
	C	Provide breakout price for the theatrical lighting skyhook including circuiting and dimming aspects. Tag on proposal as……………………………………………………..PA-19C

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"NEW AND REMODELING - PARAMETERS FOR HVAC"

IV. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

HVAC Design Parameters
For sizing and selecting air conditioning equipment, outdoor conditions shall be 95 degrees F dry bulb and 76 degree F wet bulb. For sizing and selection of heating equipment, outdoor conditions shall be 15 degrees F dry bulb. All load calculations shall be performed in accordance with ASHRAE standards.

New meeting space
Existing meeting space (being reconfigured)
Pre-function and circulation corridors
Service corridor (behind new meeting space)
Main vestibule
Audio/visual room
Expanded toilet rooms

The above areas shall be designed for: 75 degrees F for cooling and heating, 50
% R.H. cooling (62.5 degrees F, W.B.).

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"NEW AND REMODELING - ALTERNATE PRICING"

13. Alternates (Pricing shall include all mark-ups and taxes)

20A-M (If the proposed design incorporates the use of the existing central system-air conditioning.) Provide alternate pricing to not utilize the existing central system.
Add/Deduct______________

20B-M (If the proposed design incorporates a system that does not utilize the central system.) Provide alternate pricing to utilize the existing central system.
Add/Deduct______________

20C-M If the proposed design incorporates the use of the existing central system - heating.) Provide alternate pricing to not utilize the existing central system.
Add/Deduct______________

20D-M (If the proposed heating system utilizes electric heat.) Provide alternate pricing to utilize no electric heat.
Add/Deduct______________

20E-M Provide unit price per pound for medium pressure ductwork.
(Include insulation cost.)
Add/Deduct______________

20F-M Provide unit price, per pound, for low pressure ductwork.
(Include insulation cost.)
Add/Deduct______________

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" INDEX - NEW INSTALLATION"

	INDEX I. II. III. IV V VI. VII.	OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION APPLICABLE CODES GENERAL PROVISIONS HEATING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL FIRE PROTECTION	Page 3 Page 3 Page 3-4 Page 4-6 Page 6-8 Page 8-13 Page 13
	Attachments ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS Prepared by H.C. KLOVER		Drawing Designations A-site, pkg-fpln… Plan_BC-1, Plan-BC-2… Plan.DE-1, Plan_DE-2… Plan_FGH.., Plan_FGH-2

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"NEW INSTALLATION - PARAMETERS FOR HVAC"

14.	Contractors shall assist and coordinate with the Architect, structural engineer, civil engineer, landscape Architect and any other consultant that may be engaged by the owner.
15.	Contractors shall issue electronic files to the Architect in CADD format of his scope of work via e-mail and on disk.
16.	Contractors are responsible to coordinate with each tenant's guidelines relative to ducted return air system and ductless air return plenums. Any infrastructure for a tenant or for the public spaces must be coordinated with the mechanical system implemented by each tenant.
V.	HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
	1.	HVAC Design Parameters
		For sizing and selection air conditioning equipment for public spaces, outdoor conditions shall be 94 degrees F dry bulb and 74 degrees F wet bulb. For sizing and selection of heating equipment, outdoor conditions shall be -10 degrees F dry bulb. All load calculations shall be performed in accordance with ASHRAE standards.

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"NEW INSTALLATION - PARAMETERS FOR PLUMBING"

V.	PLUMBING
	1.	Site Utilities
		Site utilities beyond 5'-0" from the building foundation wall shall be by the site contractor as depicted on the civil drawings. The civil drawings shall be reviewed for sizing of mains for the water services and the sizing of the storm and sanitary lines. Any discrepancy shall be reported to the civil engineer immediately.
	2.	Plumbing Fixtures
		Provide wall hung; flush valve type water closets for all public washrooms. Tank type water closets shall be acceptable for tenant spaces unless the tenant requests otherwise. All fixtures to be provided with angle stops, water hammer arrestors, tail pieces, and p-traps with cleanouts. Freeze-proof hose bibbs are to be provided in each trash enclosures. Freeze-proof, recessed locking hose bibs shall be strategically located around the perimeter of the building for general use. Hose bibs to be spaced at a maximum of 150' intervals.
	3.	Sanitary Sewer
		A. Provide waste system 5'-0" from the exterior rear wall of building sections D, E, F, G, and H. Waste line shall parallel the exterior wall 10'-0" in from the opposite end exterior walls. Provide 4" vent for each run. Waste lines for building section B&C shall be routed in the garage level per tenant requirements and for public area fixtures.

7.	Domestic Cold Water
	A.	New domestic water service shall enter building in the water rooms. Provide separate meters for all restaurants tenants, garage and public areas in building section "B", and future non-restaurant tenants - one meter for all non-restaurant tenants in each building. Water line for future non-restaurant tenants shall be routed continuously parallel to the exterior rear wall. Line shall be sized on the basis of 2 washroom groups per tenant.
	B.	Provide 2" valved and capped connection with back flow preventer in each water room for irrigation systems.
	C.	Provide 2-1 ½" wet columns at each end of office area in building section "B".
	D.	All cold water piping to be insulated with ½ "fiberglass insulation with an exterior vapor barrier.
	E.	Provide backflow preventer as required.
8.	Domestic Hot Water Domestic hot water to be provided to washrooms by tank-type electric water heaters or point of use electric water heaters.

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"NEW INSTALLATION -
PARAMETERS FOR ELECTRICAL"

VI.	ELECTRICAL
	1.	Design Parameters
		A.	Tenant Loads
		A.	a.	Allocation of 15 watts of demand per square foot shall be made for all non-restaurant future tenants and 35 watts per square foot for restaurant tenants.
			b.	Specific loads shall be utilized per tenant requirements but the allocation of the above demand watts per square foot shall not be reduced.
			c.	All switchgear, metering centers, lighting panels shall have a minimum capacity of 25% for ratings and switch or circuit breaker positions.
			d.	Metering shall be arranged and stacked to allow for maximum expansion for additional future tenant space.
		B.	Public Loads
			a.	All switchgear, distribution panels, lighting panels shall have a minimum 25% space capacity for ratings and switches or circuit breaker positions.

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"NEW INSTALLATION -
PARAMETERS FOR ELECTRICAL SITE"

12.	Site Lighting
	a.	Refer to Cooper Lighting photometric drawings for lighting levels that should be closely achieved. Pole luminaries must be sharp cut off. Type and finish as selected by the Architect.
	b.	Provide decorative pole lighting as depicted on the parking area lighting plan. Any proposed substitution of these fixtures must be approved by the Architect. Provide alternate pricing for hanging basket arms and banner arms.
	c.	Provide 30-35 watt metal halide flood lights located beneath trees around the entire pond on the East end of the site and 30-35 watt metal halide bollards (similar to McGraw Edison "BRC" series-24" high) along path around pond on East end of the property. Stagger two circuits around pond to ensure that the loss of one circuit will not black out one section of the pond. Provide 2-20A, 120 volt circuits, one at each fountain power supply termination on the West end of the pond. These circuits will be utilized for fountain lighting and control as normal site lighting.
	d.	Provide 1-weatherproof receptacle for seasonal lighting displays in each planter and island in the parking area. Allow 200 watts per receptacle.
	e.	Provide weatherproof receptacles for seasonal lighting on the parapet on the roof at the front facade, every 50' on center.

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"NEW INSTALLATION - PARAMETERS FOR FIRE ALARM"

15.	Fire Alarm
	a.	Provide an addressable fire alarm system for each building cluster and buildings A, J & K (total of 6) with village tie for each system.
	b.	Provide a visual unit at each Siamese connection and wire the water gong also.
	c.	Provide all devices and monitor all fire protection devices per Village of Oak Brook's requirements.
	d.	Fire alarm annunciation shall be provided at water room locations for building sections D, E, F, G, H and main vestibules of other building or building sections. Anunciator shall pinpoint tenant location/device for alarms or troubles.
	e.	Programming revisions of systems shall be included (total of 12) for tenant revisions after owner's acceptance of the system.

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"NEW INSTALLATION -
PARAMETERS FOR FIRE PROTECTION"

VII.	FIRE PROTECTION
	1.	Each building shall be fully sprinkled per NFPA 13 and Village of Oak Brook requirements. Provide standpipes and hose cabinets as required. The sprinkler valve tree shall be installed in the water rooms. Siamese connections are to be provided per Village of Oak Brook Fire Department requirements. Refer to civil drawings for suggested locations. Siamese connections on the front façade of the buildings shall be fully recessed.
	2.	Contractor shall provide upright heads in future tenant areas for future modification by tenants.

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"INDEX - SYSTEM REPLACEMENT"

INDEX
I.	Overall Project Description	Page 2
II.	Applicable Codes	Page 3
III.	General Provisions	Page 3-4
IV.	Present Central System	Page 4-5
V.	Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning	Page 5

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"GENERAL GUIDELINES"

1.	OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
	The existing is a 100 unit, apartment building for the elderly. The building consists of 4 stories. The existing mechanical for the corridors has been found to be not functioning adequately and must be replaced.
II.	APPLICABLE CODES Local Jurisdiction is the Building Department of Pontiac, Illinois (815-844-1038)
	1.	International Building Code 2003
	2.	International Fire Prevention Code 2003
	3.	International Residential Code for One & Two Family Dwellings 2003
	4.	International Property Maintenance Code 2003
	5.	International Mechanical Code 2003
	6.	International Existing Building Code 2003
	7.	National Electric Code 2005
	8.	All Appendices to the Adopted International Codes
	9.	State of Illinois Plumbing Code 2004
	10.	Pontiac Code of Ordinances, as amended
	11.	The City Required Compliance with the Illinois Accessibility Code
III.	GENERAL PROVISIONS
	1.	Contractor shall include all permit fees, plan review fees, inspection fees and taxes related to scope of work to be performed.
	2.	Contractor shall be responsible for all energy code compliance documentation and calculations as required by the code authorities.
	3.	Contractor shall immediately coordinate with the local utility companies upon award of contract.
	4.	Contractor shall expedite all agreements with the utility companies to prevent any delay of providing the utility services necessary.
	5.	Contractor shall perform all fire-safing and coring as required.
	6.	All electrical equipment shall be UL listed for their use.
	7.	The contractor shall be responsible to be fully knowledgeable with all other trades and the proposed scope of their work. All related cost to properly coordinate shall be included.

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