Summary of Specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Contractor will provide all labor, materials, supplies and supervision to install storm protection on all exterior windows and doors at School.
B. Although the County will only choose one type of installation system for the entire school, contractors may submit bids/proposals for multiple types of protection. Example: contractor submits one bid for window screens and one bid for corrugated panels.
C. Bidders must submit documentation that all proposed material/systems have been tested and certified to meet or exceed the minimum performance standards of the SSTD 12 Southern Building Code and minimum 120mph wind rating and/or ASTM Standards E1886 and E1996. A copy of a Notice of Approval/Acceptance (NOA) must be furnished showing the product has been tested and must meet at a minimum the State of Florida Dade County Code 201, 202, 203 wind rating. Products tested to ICC 500 standards may receive additional consideration. The successful bidder must comply with the Grant requirements (see attachment “A”).
D. Bidders will be required to meet any/all County codes and provide all required permits (if any).
E. Documentation will be provided by bidders that the proposed scope of work will comply with the Hazard Vulnerability Standards established in the American Red Cross Supplement “Standards for Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Selection” (ARC 4496, January 2002).
F. All proposed systems shall be secured and tamper proof.
G. A training session shall be provided on site to a designated person(s) for proper removal, storage or maintenance as applicable.
H. Any damage to the school caused by attachment of hardware or installation will be the responsibility of the contractor to repair.
I. The Board of County Commissioners and School Board designated inspector(s) will jointly sign off on completion prior to final payment.
J. Bidders are responsible for the measurement of all windows and doors. Access to the school for measurement will take place during the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Any follow up visits must be coordinated with the school.
K. The successful bidder will be required to coordinate installation with the School Principle and understands that installation will not interfere with school activities.
L. Warranty: Bidders must enclose a copy of the Factory Warranty offered. Award of this bid will be partially determined by the length of warranty. The minimum acceptable warranty is one (1) year unconditional, all parts and labor.
M. Because additional work is a probability after this school is successfully completed, bidders are asked to submit a unit price (sq. ft.) for additional work at a to be determined school/shelter within Okaloosa County. Bidder must state how long the unit price will be held.
