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SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport Master Signage Plan—Phase 1B GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT GS&P Project No.: 42151.01 Addendum #1 – February 16, 2018 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

Section 09 9600 – of 8

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes surface preparation and application of high-performance coating systems on the following substrates: 1. Exterior Substrates:

a. Concrete, vertical surfaces. b. Steel. c. Galvanized metal. d. Aluminum (not anodized or otherwise coated)(signs—coordinate with Section 10

1400).

B. Related Requirements: 1. Section 05 1200: Shop priming of metal substrates with primers specified in this Section. 2. Section 10 1400: Signage.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Gloss Level 6: 70 to 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

B. Gloss Level 7: More than 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare submittals per requirements of Section 01 3300 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Each component of high-performance coating systems.

C. Samples for Verification: For each type of coating system and in each color and gloss of topcoat indicated. 1. Submit Samples on rigid backing, 8 inches square. 2. Step coats on Samples to show each coat required for system. 3. Label each coat of each Sample. 4. Label each Sample for location and application area.

D. Product List: For each product indicated, include the following: 1. Cross-reference to paint system and locations of application areas. Use same

designations indicated on Drawings and in schedules. 2. Printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product category specified in

Part 2, with the proposed product highlighted.



3. VOC content.

1.4 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Supply extra materials, from the same product run, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Coatings: 5 percent, but not less than 1 gal. of each material and color applied.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mock-Ups: Apply mock-ups of each coating system indicated to verify preliminary selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution. 1. Architect will select one surface to represent surfaces and conditions for application of

each coating system specified in Part 3. 2. Final approval of color selections will be based on mock-ups.

a. If preliminary color selections are not approved, apply additional mock-ups of additional colors selected by Architect at no added cost to Owner.

3. Approval of mock-ups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mock-ups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

4. Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mock-ups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in well-ventilated areas with ambient temperatures continuously maintained at not less than 45 deg F. 1. Maintain containers in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue. 2. Remove rags and waste from storage areas daily.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Apply coatings only when temperature of surfaces to be coated and surrounding air temperatures are between 50 and 95 deg F.

B. Do not apply coatings when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures less than 5 deg F above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.

C. Do not apply exterior coatings in snow, rain, fog, or mist.


Section 09 9600 – of 8 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following. 1. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 2. Sherwin-Williams Company (The). 3. Tnemec Company, Inc. 4. Matthews Paint Company (as named in Section 10 1400 for aluminum signs)

2.2 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS, GENERAL

A. MPI Standards: Provide products that comply with MPI standards indicated and are listed in "MPI Approved Products List."

B. Material Compatibility: 1. Provide materials for use within each coating system that are compatible with one

another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

2. For each coat in a coating system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in coating system and on substrate indicated.

3. Provide products of same manufacturer for each coat in a coating system.

C. Colors: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

2.3 BLOCK FILLERS/ CONCRETE PRIMERS

A. Block Filler/Concrete Primer, Epoxy: 1. PPG; 95-245 Series Pitt-Guard Rapid Coat DTR Polyamide Epoxy Coating. Semi-gloss

or Eggshell 2. Sherwin Williams; B73-360 Pro Industrial Water-Based Catalyzed Epoxy. Eggshell 3. Tnemec; Series N69 Hi-Build Epoxoline II. Semigloss or Eggshell

2.4 METAL PRIMERS

A. Primer, Epoxy, Anti-Corrosive, for Metal: 1. PPG; 95-245 Series Pitt-Guard Rapid Coat DTR Polyamide Epoxy Coating. Gloss. 2. Sherwin Williams; B67-5 Series Recoatable Epoxy Primer. Gloss. 3. Tnemec; Series N69 Hi-Build Epoxoline II. Gloss.

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B. Primer, Epoxy, for Aluminum Signs only (coordinate with specification section 10 1400): 1. Matthews Paint; 274-908SP/ 274-909SP White Epoxy Primer. Gloss.

2.5 EPOXY COATINGS

A. Epoxy, High-Build, Low Gloss (for concrete): 1. PPG; 95-8800 Pitt-Thane High Build Urethane Enamel. Semi0gloss or Eggshell 2. Sherwin Williams; B73-360 Pro Industrial Water-based Catalyzed Epoxy. Eggshell.

2.6 POLYURETHANE COATINGS

A. Polyurethane, Pigmented, Gloss (for steel): 1. PPG; 95-812 Series Pitt-Thane Ultra Gloss Urethane Enamel. 2. Sherwin Williams; B65-300 Hi-Solids Polyurethane Gloss. 3. Tnemec; Series 1070 Fluoronar 1074 Endura-Shield II.

B. Polyurethane, Pigmented, Low gloss (for concrete): 1. Tnemec; Series 1071 Fluoronar 1075 Endura-Shield II.

C. Acrylic Polyurethane, Ultraviolet Inhibited Aliphatic Isocyanate/Acrylic system, Pigmented, Gloss (for aluminum). Aluminum Signs only (coordinate with requirements for shop finished signs in specification section10 1400) 1. Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane, ultraviolet inhibited, aliphatic isocyanate/acrylic.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. 1. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture

meter as follows: a. Concrete: 12 percent.

B. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers.


Section 09 9600 – of 8 3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with recommendations in "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Remove hardware, covers, plates, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting. 1. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to

reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection.

C. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of coatings, including dust, dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants. 1. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers or apply tie

coat as required to produce coating systems indicated.

D. Concrete Substrates: Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk. Do not coat surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be coated exceeds that permitted in manufacturer recommendations. 1. Clean surfaces with pressurized water. Use pressure range of 1500 to 4000 psi at 6 to 12

inches. 2. Abrasive blast clean surfaces to comply with SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4, "Brush-Off Blast

Cleaning."

E. Steel Substrates: Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer if any. Clean using methods recommended in writing by paint manufacturer but not less than the following: 1. SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, "Commercial Blast Cleaning." 2. SSPC-SP 11, "Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal."—method to be used if blast cleaning

is not permitted by jurisdiction having authority.

F. Shop-Primed Steel Substrates: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop priming to comply with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces.

G. Galvanized-Metal Substrates: Remove grease and oil residue from galvanized sheet metal by mechanical methods to produce clean, lightly etched surfaces that promote adhesion of subsequently applied coatings.

H. Aluminum Substrates (aluminum signage): Prepare according to Specification section 10 1400, Subsection 2.4 F. Coordinate with 10 1400 2.7.


Section 09 9600 – of 8 3.3 APPLICATION

A. Apply high-performance coatings according to manufacturer recommendations and recommendations in "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual." 1. Use applicators and techniques suited for coating and substrate indicated. 2. Coat surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture same as similar exposed surfaces.

Before final installation, coat surfaces behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with prime coat only.

3. Coat back sides of access panels, removable or hinged covers, and similar hinged items to match exposed surfaces.

4. Do not apply coatings over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment name, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.

B. Tint each undercoat a lighter shade to facilitate identification of each coat if multiple coats of the same material are to be applied. Tint undercoats to match color of finish coat, but provide sufficient difference in shade of undercoats to distinguish each separate coat.

C. If undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform coating finish, color, and appearance.

D. Apply coatings to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Produce sharp glass lines and color breaks.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Dry Film Thickness Testing: Owner will engage the services of a qualified testing and inspecting agency to inspect and test coatings for dry film thickness. 1. Contractor shall touch up and restore coated surfaces damaged by testing. 2. If test results show that dry film thickness of applied coating does not comply with

coating manufacturer's written recommendations, Contractor shall pay for testing and apply additional coats as needed to provide dry film thickness that complies with coating manufacturer's written recommendations.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from Project site.

B. After completing coating application, clean spattered surfaces. Remove spattered coatings by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.



C. Protect work of other trades against damage from coating operation. Correct damage by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and recoating, as approved by Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.

D. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced coated surfaces.

3.6 EXTERIOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATING SCHEDULE

A. Concrete Substrates, Vertical Surfaces: 1. Epoxy System, low gloss:

a. Prime Coat: Epoxy, semi-gloss or eggshell b. Intermediate Coat: Epoxy, semi-gloss or eggshell c. Topcoat: Epoxy, semi-gloss or eggshell

2. Urethane/ Polyurethane System, low gloss:

a. Prime Coat: Epoxy, semi-gloss or eggshell b. Intermediate Coat: Urethane Enamel/ Polyurethane/ acrylic Urethane, semi-gloss

or eggshell c. Topcoat: Urethane Enamel/ Polyurethane/ acrylic Urethane, semi-gloss or eggshell

B. Steel Substrates: 1. Pigmented Polyurethane over Epoxy System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, epoxy, anti-corrosive, for metal. b. Intermediate Coat: Polyurethane, pigmented, gloss (Gloss Level 6) c. First Topcoat: Polyurethane, pigmented, gloss (Gloss Level 6).

C. Galvanized-Metal Substrates: 1. Pigmented Polyurethane over Epoxy Primer System :

a. Prime Coat: Primer, epoxy, anti-corrosive, for metal. b. Intermediate Coat: Polyurethane, pigmented, gloss matching topcoat. c. Topcoat: Polyurethane, pigmented, gloss (MPI Gloss Level 6). d. (MPI Gloss Level 6)[, MPI #72].

D. Aluminum (Not Anodized or Otherwise Coated) Substrates- (Aluminum Signs only, coordinate with requirements for shop finished signs in specification section10 1400) : 1. Pigmented Polyurethane over Epoxy System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, epoxy, anti-corrosive, for metal, white. b. Intermediate Coat: Polyurethane, aliphatic,pigmented, gloss (MPI Gloss Level 7). c. Topcoat: Polyurethane, aliphatic, pigmented, gloss (MPI Gloss Level 7). d. Intermediate Coat: Epoxy, matching topcoat.



e. Topcoat: Epoxy, gloss[, MPI #77].

END OF SECTION

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SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport Master Signage Plan—Phase 1B GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT GS&P Project No.: 42151.01 Addendum #1 – February 16, 2018 SIGNAGE Section 10 1400 – Page 1 of 17

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Exterior Signs:

a. Overhead Directional R.O.W. Sign Panel with Film System b. Monumental Signs – Raised Cast Aluminum Letters c. Logo Signs

1) Wall Mounted 2) Two-sided “Box”

B. Related Sections: 1. Division 01 – General Requirements. 2. Division 02 – Existing Conditions. 3. Division 09 – Paint Finishes.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines: U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines."

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Final Design Liability: The Contractor shall assume the sole responsibility for the final design liability, engineering and internal construction of all signs. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all foundations or anchorages and shall submit shop drawings indicating details for review and approval of the Owner and Architect.

B. Design Intent Drawings: The drawings provided in this guide are for design intent only. All signage provided shall be of the design, detail, sizes, types, materials and message content shown on the design intent drawings and shall conform to the requirements specified. Signs shall be provided and installed complete with lettering, framing as detailed and all related components for a complete installation.

C. Specifications: The product and performance requirements in these specifications provide detailed information regarding products, processes and other information that supplements the information included on the design intent drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of the completed work and ensure that all signs function according the project requirements. In the event of conflict, refer to the information provided on the design intent drawings.


D. Structural Requirements: All signs shall be engineered by the Contractor to resist wind loads and thermal movement resulting from severe temperature changes consistent with the local climate requirements without distortions, or excessive deflections, or failure of supports to backup construction.

E. Stamped Engineering Drawings: The Contractor shall provide structural analysis calculations for all signs to comply with design loads. Signed and sealed drawings and calculations shall be provided by a qualified, professional Engineer licensed in Tennessee. This information shall be included on the shop drawings or submitted as supplement information.

F. Design Loads: All signs shall be engineered to resist 150 MPH wind loads or more according to local requirements and thermal movement resulting from 140-degrees F temperature change, without distortions, excessive deflections or failure of supports to backup construction.

G. Weight Limitations: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all signs provided comply with the maximum weight limitation for each sign location. Refer to the structural drawings, specification and ensure all final designs comply with all weight limitations.

H. Permits and Certifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining, at his expense, all permits required for the execution of this work. The cost of all applicable permits and certifications shall be itemized and included as part of each bid submission.

1.4 REGULATORY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS

A. Code Compliance Responsibility: The Contractor is fully responsible for compliance with applicable requirements of the laws, codes, ordinances and regulations of Federal, State and Municipal authorities having jurisdiction in order to protect the Owner from liability. The Contractor shall endorse the design direction and work toward a goal to exceed code requirements where practicality and aesthetics allow.

B. ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines: Signage and all other work for each project must comply with the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines.

C. International Building Code (IBC): The IBC has specific requirements for signs such as room identification, directional signs and other sign classifications. All signage provided must comply with these IBC requirements unless otherwise specified. Request clarification from the Owner and Architect as needed.

D. International Code Council (ICC) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI): In addition to compliance with the applicable provisions of the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines, additional requirements detailed in ICC/ANSI A117.1 also apply. Where requirements differ, request clarification from the Owner and Architect.


E. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA): Comply with all NFPA requirements regarding electrical signs and stairway identification, exit signage and other sign classifications. Request clarification from the Owner and Architect as needed.

F. Electrical Components, Devices and Accessories: All electrical signs shall be listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and marked for intended use.

1.5 BID SUBMITTALS

A. Bid Conditions: Bidders are encouraged to carefully examine all components of the Contract Documents and all existing site conditions prior to the submission of a bid. 1. The Contractor will not be given extra payment for any condition that can be determined

by examining the site, the Contract Documents and any other information provided for this project.

2. Base bids must reflect the Contractor's total price to provide all of the project requirements as detailed in the Contract Documents with no substitutions, modifications or reservations to facilitate comparison of the bids.

3. All bids must include the removal and disposal of existing signs as required. 4. All bids must include any time needed to obtain any required training or certifications for

each facility, such as contractor orientation classes.

B. Bid Requirements: The following items shall be submitted with each bid: 1. The total lump sum price for the completion of the work required. All bids shall itemize

unit prices for each sign type required including installation. Shipping, taxes, travel, permits and all other expenses shall be clearly identified and included in the total lump sum bid price submitted.

2. Time requirements for completion of all sign products including shipping and installation. This information shall also identify the time needed for the production of all prototypes or mockups. Details shall be noted regarding necessary approval timelines and the potential impact on the overall project schedule. Indicate any anticipated partial deliveries and date anticipated for total completion of the project including closeout documentation.

3. Time required following the award of contract for all submittals shall also be indicated. 4. If awarded the contract, the Contractor agrees that time is an essential condition of the

contract.

C. Bid Rules: The bid requirements listed above shall be provided for all bid submittals including bids to the GC, CM, other organization or directly with the Owner.

D. Quantities: The Owner reserves the right to adjust sign quantities prior to issuing a contract for the work. Unit costs for signage shall apply regardless of changes in quantities. Installation costs may be adjusted to reflect changes in sign quantities. Unit costs for signage shall be guaranteed for the duration of the contract.


E. Structural Supports and Foundations: All structural supports and foundations for the signs, reinforcements and any other services needed for the completion of all signage required shall be provided by the Contractor and included in each bid. The only exceptions are for those services or infrastructure elements listed as additional items or things noted to be provided by others.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of sign required, submit product data within prepared in accordance with Section 01 3300.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for fabrication and installation of all sign. The Contractor is responsible for the structural integrity of all sign components. The drawings provided in this guide communicate the specific design intent only. The final size of structural members and required metal thicknesses are the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure compliance with all engineering design loads and constructability requirements. 1. Shop drawings shall clearly illustrate typical sign message layouts, means of mounting

and attachments including details of electrical connections. At a minimum, shop drawings must show as much or more detail than provided in the design intent drawings.

2. Document all materials, including part numbers, product numbers and color references. 3. The exact identification of all paints and coatings shall be noted for each material of

component. 4. All shop drawings must be to scale with the correct scale identified. 5. Submission of electronic files for shop drawings is required. 6. Include plans, elevations, fabrication details, typical message layouts and dimensions

referenced to permanent project features. 7. Show mounting details, locations of supplementary supports to be provided by others,

and accessories. Show anchorage types, locations and accessory items. 8. Indicate gravity loads on supports for all signs that have mechanical attachment. 9. Stamped engineering drawings and structural analysis calculations as required shall be

included on the shop drawings or submitted as supplement information. 10. Include wiring diagrams indicating power, signal and control wiring as appropriate. The

design intent of the wiring is to inter-connect the equipment to utilize its capabilities to the fullest extent.

11. All shop drawings, schematic diagrams, and connection diagrams must be approved by the Architect prior to beginning work.

12. Provide scaled face layouts for all sign locations for Owner and Architect review and approval prior to fabrication.

C. Four Samples for Verification: For each of the following products and for the full range of color, texture, and sign material indicated, of sizes indicated: 1. A 4 by 4 inch sample of each paint and film spec. Surface-applied graphics shall be on

an actual substrate.


D. Provide full-size prototypes of the following sign types delivered to Architect. Obtain Architect’s approval before fabricating signs for the Work. The required prototypes include the following sign types: 1. Monument Letters: 11” letter “N”.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For installer and fabricator.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For signs to include in maintenance manuals.

B. Drawings (two sets): As built sign type drawings; final sign location plans; final structural information; and final electrical information and location of step down transformers.

C. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Accountability: Provide all signs required for each project under a single contract. Signs and related materials shall be fabricated by a Contractor regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products. Signage shall be obtained from a single manufacturer with specific components (such as custom aluminum extrusions or other raw materials) outsourced as needed to subcontractors and manufacturers of specialty products as specified. Submit product data sheets regarding any outsourced components utilized.

B. Fabricator Qualifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all materials and workmanship required for the execution of each contract including any firm or individual who may serve as the Contractor’s sub-contractor. The Contractor is reminded that a high quality level of professionalism, workmanship and materials is expected in all aspects of each project. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all up-to-date drawings, schedules and any other required information to all sub-contractors and the Project Team. The manufacture’s logo or information may not be located on any sign surface visible to the public.

C. Signage Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the Contractor and has completed installations of signs similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for the project. Provide references as requested regarding previous project experience and their record of successful in-service performance.

D. Graphic Content and Style: Provide sign message content to comply with requirements indicated for sizes, styles, spacing, content, positions, materials, finishes and colors of letters,


numbers, symbols and other graphic devices. Verify sign and copy length for proper fit. Notify the Owner and Architect in writing of discrepancies prior to fabrication.

E. Correction of Defective Work: Work determined to be defective by the Owner or the Inspection Agency or both, regardless of all previous inspection, shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Architect at no extra cost to the Owner.

F. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable provisions in ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and ICC/ANSI A117.1. Where requirements differ, comply with the most stringent unless otherwise directed by the Architect.

G. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

H. Structural Design: The Contractor shall be responsible for the structural design of the members, components and connections for all signage. The Contractor shall engage a structural engineer licensed in the state where the signs are erected, to calculate the design loads and confirm the structural adequacy of the sign, including any existing signage elements to be retrofitted or reused. All shop drawings shall be stamped by the licensed Structural Engineer prior to submittal for approval.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Conditions: The Contractor shall inspect the existing field conditions and incorporate all necessary information on the shop drawings.

B. Field Measurements: Verify existing conditions and locations of all signs, anchorage devices and electrical service embedded in permanent construction by other installers. Obtain field measurements before fabrication of signs and notify Architect of all conditions affecting fabrication or installation of signs, and indicate all measurements on shop drawings. Verify the sizes and other details of any existing foundations or other signage components specified to be re-used.

C. Coordination: The Contractor must coordinate on-site work, access to site, and final sign placement with the Project Team for each installation. 1. All foundations and structural supports for signs shall be provided by the Contractor,

unless otherwise indicated. 2. Where additional structural supports for signage or modifications to existing conditions

surrounding building elements are required, it shall be provided by the Contractor in close coordination with the Project Team unless otherwise specified.

3. Coordinate placement of anchorage devices with templates for installing signs.


D. Weather Limitations: Proceed with installation only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit installation of signs in exterior locations to be performed according to manufacturers' written instructions and warranty requirements.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Warranty Period: Five years from date of substantial completion. The beginning date for the warranty period shall be from final approval date of substantial completion. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall restore defective work to the standards set forth in this sign guide [the Contract Documents] without any cost to the Owner.

B. Failures: Failures in materials and workmanship include operational failures, performance below required minimums, excessive deterioration or aging, abnormal wear considering intensity of use, unsafe conditions, excessive noise or vibration and similar unusual, unexpected, and unsatisfactory conditions. Failures also include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Deterioration of finishes beyond normal weathering. 2. Deterioration of embedded graphic images or colors. 3. Separation or delamination of sheet materials and components. 4. Failure of lighting and electrical components. 5. Fading, cracking, warping, peeling, delaminating, rusting, corroding and structural

failure, including distortion. 6. Failures do not include defects caused by acts of God, abusive use, vandalism, failure of

the structure or power supply and similar causes beyond control of the Contractor.

C. Correction of Defective Work: Work determined to be defective by the Owner, Project Team or the inspection agency, regardless of all previous inspections, shall be corrected to the satisfaction of and at no extra cost to the Owner.

D. Phenolic materials shall be warranted for 10 years against discoloration and delamination.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide signage by one of the following (or approved equal):


1. Image Manufacturing Group

5405 Buford Highway, Suite 270 Norcross, Georgia 30071 Attn: Dan Bryant (678) 580-3281, extension 103 (770) 446-6295 (fax)

2. Thomas Sign 4590 118th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762 Attn: Brandon Giles 800-526-3325, Ext. 232 Cell: 727-432-3435

3. Sign Age 16036 US HWY 19N Clearwater, FL 33764 Attn: Linda Levitan 727.536.9400

4. Environmental Graphics, Inc. 11232 Challenger Ave, Suite 1 Odessa Fl 33556 Attn: Marty Thompson 727-376-5596

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M, of alloy and temper recommended by sign manufacturer for casting process used and for use and finish indicated.

B. 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 5005-H32.

C. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 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 6063-T5.

D. Vinyl Film: 1. Non-reflective vinyl film shall be "Scotchcal" brand as manufactured by the Minnesota

Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M), or as approved. a. Thickness shall be 0.003 inch minimum and 0.006 inch maximum, or as specified. b. The pigmented material shall be sufficiently opaque when applied to completely

hide a contrasting black printed legend on a white surface.


c. Properly processed and applied material shall withstand 5 years vertical, south facing, unprotected, exterior exposure at the work site with no appreciable deterioration such as cracking, checking, blistering, delamination, or loss of adhesion. The material will show no appreciable discoloration after cleaning.

d. If material will come into contact with gasoline, provide "Scotchcal" brand Gasoline Resistant Clear Coat 3980. Apply to material according to manufacturer's directions to complete installation.

2. Reflective vinyl film shall be "Scotchlite" brand "flat-top" wide angle reflective sheeting No. 3270 silver-sheet, or color specified, engineer grade as manufactured by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M), or as approved. a. Thickness shall be 0.0065 inch minimum and 0.0075 inch maximum, or as

specified. b. The material shall be sufficiently flexible to show no cracking when bent around a

3/4 inch mandrel at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent R.H. c. Properly processed and applied material shall withstand accelerated weathering for

2 years, south facing, unprotected at 45 degree in South Florida. The material shall remain weather resistant and following cleaning, shall show no appreciable discoloration, cracking, crazing, blistering, or dimensional change and not less than 80 percent of the specified wet and dry minimum brightness values when exposed to above conditions.

d. If material will come into contact with gasoline, provide "Scotchcal" brand Clear Coat 3920 applied to material according to manufacturer's directions.

3. Shrinkage shall not exceed 1/64 inch (0.4mm) in any direction. 4. Screen inks shall be "Scotchcal" brand opaque screen printing inks Series 3900, or as

approved. 5. Press ink shall be "Scotchcal" brand letterpress inks Series 850, or as approved. 6. For durability of screen and press inks on vinyl film in exterior application a clear coat

shall be added. This clear coat shall be "Scotchcal" brand Clear Coat No. 3920 glass or "Scotchcal" brand gasoline resistant clear coat No. 3980 where emblems or legend are subject to contact with gasoline.

7. Vinyl legends shall be steel rule or die-cut in such a manner that edges and corners are true, clear and photographically precise. Legends with rounded positive or negative corners, cut or ragged edges or edge build-up will not be accepted.

8. Letterforms supplied that are specified to be installed by the Owner shall be pre-spaced on a carrier sheet with a cover sheet. The carrier sheet shall be capable of being removed intact by stripping without the use of water or other solvents at the time of use.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Anchors and Inserts: Provide nonferrous-metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as required for corrosion resistance. Use toothed steel or lead expansion-bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors. Furnish inserts, as required, to be set into concrete or masonry work.


B. Anchoring Materials: 1. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Factory-packaged, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous

grout complying with ASTM C 1107/C 1107M. Provide grout specifically recommended by manufacturer for interior and exterior applications.

2. Anchoring Cement: Factory-packaged, nonshrink, nonstaining, hydraulic-controlled expansion cement formulation for mixing with water at Project site to create pourable anchoring, patching, and grouting compound.

C. Water-Resistant Product: At exterior locations, provide formulation that is resistant to erosion from water exposure without needing protection by a sealer or waterproof coating and that is recommended by manufacturer for exterior use. Fasteners: Unless otherwise indicated, use concealed fasteners fabricated from metals that are non-corrosive to either the sign material or mounting surface. All bolts, washers and nuts shall be stainless steel of T-316 alloy.

D. Exposed Metal Fasteners: Fabricated from same basic metal and finish of fastened metal unless otherwise indicated.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. General: Shop fabrication and tolerances shall conform to the standards of the industry. All items shall be shop fabricated so far as practicable: 1. Signs shall have smooth, uniform surfaces; with message and characters having uniform

faces, sharp corners, and precisely formed lines and profiles. 2. Mill joints to tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water

penetration. Accurately machine, file, fit and rigidly frame together sign joints, corners, miters, etc., at joint and contact points.

3. Attach materials with sufficient strength, number and spacing not to fail until materials joined are broken or permanently deformed.

4. 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 after final assembly.

5. Fabricate all work to be truly straight, plumb, level and square and to sizes, shapes and profiles indicated on the approved shop drawings.

6. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners where they will be inconspicuous.

7. Edges and corners of finished letterforms and graphics true and clean. 8. Protect dissimilar metals from galvanic corrosion by pressure tapes, coating, or isolators

as acceptable to Architect-Engineer.

B. Workmanship: Form materials to shapes with straight lines, sharp angles and smooth curves, and hairline joints. Close forming, cutting and joining will be necessary. 1. Secure members, components and elements by mechanical fasteners of proper size and

spacing as detailed, or otherwise required to rigidly hold members in place without distortion or deflection.


2. Perform welding of the correct type to prevent distortions of flat surfaces and insure a sufficiently strong and safe installation. Isolate any dissimilar metals.

3. Provide finished signs with properly aligned clean cut and sharp messages and borders. Fabricated signs must be free of wrinkles, bubbles, foreign matter, scratches, free of patches, or other visually identifiable defects. Ensure that finished background panels are essentially a plane surface.

C. Text and Graphics: All text and graphics must be reproduced accurately and free from distortion. Round positive or negative corners, nicked or ragged edges are not acceptable. 1. Arrows and symbols shall be reproduced exactly by photographic process and be

submitted for approval prior to fabrication. 2. All letterforms shall be of the computer generated type, free of any distortion. Hand cut

letterforms are subject to rejection. 3. The Contractor is responsible for submitting and receiving approvals for any message

layouts which must be altered from specifications because of size constraints. 4. The Contractor is reminded that all reproductions of the JHS logo elements are subject to

strict guidelines.

D. Application of Retroreflective Sheeting: Apply retroreflective sheeting to the base panels with mechanical equipment in a manner specified for the manufacture of traffic control signs by the sheeting manufacturer. 1. For sheeting that has been identified as rotationally sensitive, apply white sheeting for

cut-out legends, symbols, borders and route marker attachments within the parent sign face at the optimum rotation angle according to the identification markings. Apply all background sheeting at a uniform rotational angle.

2. The retroreflective sheeting for each sign will be from the same roll or lot number. 3. Apply consecutively alternate successive width sections of either sheeting or panels to

ensure that corresponding edges of sheeting lie adjacent on the finished sign. If the sign cannot be constructed from retroreflective sheeting from the same roll or lot number, the fabricator may color match from a different lot; the color between the rolls cannot exceed three ΔE’s using test method ASTM D 2244. The Engineer will not accept nonconformance that may result in non-uniform shading and an undesirable contrast between adjacent widths of applied sheeting or non-optimum retroreflectivity in the finished sign and installation.

4. Sheeting is to be trimmed at 45 degree angle from the edge of each panel. 5. Finish signs by sealing sheeting splices and sign edges according to sign manufacturer

recommendations

E. Support Steel: 1. Fabrication shall comply with requirements of the AISC specifications, unless otherwise

specified. 2. Provide all connections necessary for complete erection. Unless otherwise indicated,

shop connections shall be welded.


3. Welding shall be in accordance with the approved welding procedures and AWS Structural Welding Code.

4. Furnish loose leveling plates for column erection. 5. Furnish anchor bolts as indicated to be embedded in concrete, including nuts, lock

washers and washers. Detail anchor bolts such that the projection above the nut after column is in place is equal to the diameter of the anchor bolt.

6. Notify Contractors for other trades so that holes in structural steel can be provided for attachment of their work where required. Provide necessary holes if information is received prior to fabrication.

7. Unless otherwise shown, holes for attachment of wood blocking shall be 1/2 inch diameter at 34 inch spacing.

F. Painting: 1. In general, paint application shall be by airless spray. All applications must meet

approval of the Owner’s Representative and Architect. 2. Apply paint only when the relative humidity is below 85 percent and ambient

temperature is above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Paint shall not be applied until the preceding coat has dried. 4. Clean and prepare surfaces according to the manufacturer's printed instructions. 5. Primer all surfaces according to the paint manufactures specifications. 6. Ferrous Metals:

a. Prepare surface by removing loose mill scale, rust, accessible slag or flux deposit, dirt or any foreign matter by power brushing. Remove oil and grease deposits by solvent.

b. After cleaning, give surface 1 shop coat of prime paint. Apply thoroughly and evenly to a dry surface. Surfaces inaccessible after assembly or erection shall be given an additional shop coat of a different color then the first coat. Each coat shall have a minimum dry film thickness of 2.5 mils.

7. Aluminum shall be pre-treated as recommended by the paint manufacturer, including: a. Degreasing process and rinse. b. Chemical etching process and rinse. c. Deoxidizing process and rinse. d. Chromate process ASTM B499, rinse and dry. e. Prime surfaces with manufacturer's recommended primer. f. Apply paint at the rate of 2.5 mils per coat by air or airless spray, brush or roller.

Coating shall be even and free from any marks or streaks. 8. Before application of the finish paint, touch up all chipped or abraded areas within

boundaries of graphic painting. Touch up paint shall be of same formulation and color as original paint.

9. Coatings applied by the approved method shall be thinned only to provide the required workability. Apply coats uniformly, free from runs and brush marks or streaking.

10. Comply with coating MAP's written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and applying.


11. 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.

2.5 GENERAL FINISHES

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping.

C. Appearance of Finished Work: Variations in appearance of abutting or adjacent pieces are acceptable if they are within one-half of the range of approved Samples. Noticeable variations in the same piece are not acceptable. Variations in appearance of other components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved Samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.

D. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed metal surfaces which will be in direct contact with concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metals, in exterior work, and work to be built into exterior and below grade walls and decks, with a heavy coat of bituminous paint. Do not extend coating onto exposed surfaces.

2.6 ACRYLIC SHEET FINISHES

A. Colored Coatings for Acrylic Sheet: For copy and background and frame colors, provide colored coatings, including inks, dyes, and paints, that are recommended by acrylic manufacturers for optimum adherence to acrylic surface and that are UV and water resistant for five years for application intended.

2.7 ALUMINUM FINISHES

A. Clear Anodic Finish: Manufacturer's standard Class 1 clear anodic coating, 0.018 mm or thicker, over a satin (directionally textured) [polished (buffed)] [nonspecular as fabricated] mechanical finish, complying with AAMA 611.

B. Color Anodic Finish: Manufacturer's standard Class 1 integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color anodic coating, 0.018 mm or thicker, in [light bronze] [medium bronze] [dark bronze] [gold] [black] applied over a [satin (directionally textured)] [polished (buffed)] [nonspecular as fabricated] mechanical finish, complying with AAMA 611.


C. Urethane Paint (On Aluminum): Paint shall be Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane (MAP), an ultraviolet inhibited aliphatic isocyanate/acrylic system, applied in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

D. Powder-Coat Finishes: AAMA 2603 except with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils. Comply with coating manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating, and applying and baking finish.

E. Aluminum Finishing: Aluminum finishes shall be acrylic polyurethane two-part catalyzed coating system. All coating applications shall be prepared and spray applied in the factory by skilled mechanics. All surfaces shall be mechanically sanded removing all grain lines, striations, and surface blemishes, cleaned with non-abrasive scouring pads, rinsed, and air-dried prior to receiving coatings. 1. Coatings shall be prepared as designated by manufacturer’s latest literature for surface

preparation and application but in no case less than one (1) applicable primer coat and two (2) final full coats. All finished surfaces shall be uniform.

2. Colors shall match color designations as indicated on the drawings.

2.8 STEEL FINISHES

A. Surface Preparation: Remove mill scale and rust, if present, from uncoated steel, complying with SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1, "White Metal Blast Cleaning," or SSPC-SP 8, "Pickling."

B. Factory Priming for Painted Finish: Apply shop primer specified below immediately after surface preparation and pretreatment. 1. Shop Primer: Manufacturer's or fabricator's standard, fast-curing, lead- and chromate-

free, universal primer, selected for resistance to normal atmospheric corrosion, for compatibility with substrate and field-applied finish paint system indicated, and for capability to provide a sound foundation for field-applied topcoats despite prolonged exposure.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of work.

B. Verify that sign-support surfaces are within tolerances to accommodate signs without gaps or irregularities between backs of signs and support surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

C. Verify that concealed elements for support and anchorage are correctly located.


D. Verify that anchor inserts are correctly sized and located to accommodate signs.

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

3.2 REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of existing signs as required for installation of new signs. Note: all sign removal to be coordinated with Architect and Owner’s Representative to coordinate with project construction phasing. 1. Repair any visible damage to wall surfaces not covered by the replacement signs. 2. Reuse of existing anchors or supports shall be the sole liability of the Contractor. Provide

new anchors and supports as required. 3. Disposal of Existing Signs: The Contractor shall dispose of all existing signs. All costs

for signage removal and disposal shall be included in the Contractor’s bid price.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Field verify existing conditions prior to beginning installation activities. Notify the Project Team immediately to resolve potential conflicts or non-typical conditions. 1. Coordinate installation with Owner to comply with any applicable requirement for work

scheduling and procedures, including project construction phasing. 2. Provide protective covering or crating as recommended by the manufacturer to protect

sign components and surfaces against damage during transportation and delivery. 3. Handle signs carefully to prevent breakage, surface abrasion, denting, soiling, and other

defects. Inspect sign components for damage upon delivery. Do not install damaged sign components. Repair minor damage to signs, provided the finished repair is equal in all respects to the original work and is acceptable to the Architect/Owner; otherwise remove and replace damaged sign components. Sign Contractor to bear all repair costs.

4. Locate signs and accessories where indicated, using mounting methods of types described and in compliance with manufacturer's written instructions.

5. Layout and install the work sign units level, plumb and at height and margins indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion or other defects of appearance.

6. Install signs level, plumb, and at heights indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion and other defects in appearance.

7. The installation of fixed material shall be under the general direction of the Architect in accordance with applicable specifications and layout drawings.

B. Preparation: Verify that substrates to receive signs are clean, free of deleterious substances that would detract from the neat appearance of high quality sign work, or that would interfere with the durable installation of sign work. Confirm that substrate finishes have been completed and cured sufficiently to receive sign materials.


C. Weather Limitations: Proceed with installation only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit installation of signs in exterior locations. All site work to be performed per manufacturers' written instructions and warranty requirements.

D. Anchors and Inserts: Furnish inserts and anchoring devices which must be set in concrete or built into masonry for installation of this work. Provide setting drawings, templates, instructions and directions for installation of anchorage devices. Provide toothed steel or lead shield expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors and inserts for exterior installation. Provide units with exposed surfaces matching the texture and finish of metal item anchored.

E. Erection: All surfaces shall be covered with protective cover non-deleterious to finish for protection until final installation or erection. Complete all connections in proper alignment and tighten bolts securely. Leveling is to be done only by instruments; measuring equal distances from existing building surfaces will not be acceptable as a basis of level and/or plumb. After erection, all surfaces marred during erection and exposed bolts, bolt heads, etc., shall be retouched with the same paint used previously.

F. Wall-Mounted Signs: Comply with sign manufacturer's written instructions except where more stringent requirements apply. 1. Standard Installation: Utilize two-faced adhesive tape and clear silicone adhesive to

install wall mounted signs unless their size or weigh requires the use of mechanical fasteners. Do not use this method for vinyl-covered or rough surfaces.

2. Shim Plate Mounting: If required, provide concealed aluminum shim plates with predrilled and countersunk holes, at locations indicated, and where other mounting methods are not practicable. Attach plate with fasteners and anchors suitable for secure attachment to substrate. Attach panel signs to plate using method specified above.

3. Mechanical Fasteners: Use non-removable mechanical fasteners placed through predrilled holes. Attach signs with fasteners and anchors suitable for secure attachment to substrate as recommended in writing by sign manufacturer.

G. Ground-Mounted Signs: Provide ground mount pylon signs and post and panel signs with integral base consisting of structural channels, angles, plates, or other fittings of sizes recommended by manufacturer. Provide pre-drill slotted holes in members as required for anchor bolt connection.

H. Bracket-Mounted Signs: Provide manufacturer's standard brackets, fittings, and hardware for mounting signs that project at right angles from walls and ceilings. Attach brackets and fittings securely to walls and ceilings with concealed fasteners and anchoring devices to comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

I. Dimensional Characters: Mount characters using standard fastening methods to comply with manufacturer's written instructions for character form, type of mounting, wall construction, and condition of exposure indicated. Provide heavy paper template to establish character spacing


and to locate holes for fasteners. Characters shall be shaded as a solid for easy legibility of Project Team approval prior to installation. 1. Flush Mounting: Mount characters with backs in contact with wall surface. 2. Projected Mounting: Mount characters at projection distance from wall surface as

indicated on the drawings.

J. Special Instructions: Halt all work when notified of a proposed change, or if unsatisfactory results are anticipated. Notify the Project Team immediately and proceed only after receiving additional instructions from the Owner, Architect or Graphic Designer. Do not proceed with installation of sign work until unacceptable conditions have been corrected and substrates are ready to receive sign work. 1. Building Penetrations: Coordinate placement of anchorage devices with templates for

installing signs. Seal all building penetrations as required by the Owner, Architect or Graphic Designer.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. After installation, clean soiled sign surfaces according to manufacturer's written instructions. Protect signs from damage until acceptance by Owner.

END OF SECTION

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PREPARED BY: PP

CHECKED BY: TR, MW

ISSUED DATE

BID 1/8/18

CONSTRUCTION

SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport Master Signage Plan—Phase 1B GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT GS&P Project No.: 42151.01 Addendum #1 – February 16, 2018

AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS

Section 27 4100 – Page 1 of 14

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General: The General Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, these Specifications, Drawings, Addenda and Contract Modifications (the Contract Documents), and definitions of legal entity (such as Contract, Installer, Engineer, Owner, etc.) shall apply to the work of this specification section.

B. Supplemental: Refer to the specification sections identified below for additional requirements, which are supplemented by this section.

SECTION TITLE 270010 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.2 INTENT OF BID DOCUMENTS

A. General: The intention of the bid documents, including this specification section and the schematic drawings, to provide a reference framework with minimum requirements to allow for multiple bids to be received. These documents are intended to be performance based and are not intended to be a construction set of documents. The intention is for the bidder to provide all components of the system, even if not indicated in the bid documents, with the exceptions only of the items specifically excluded in section 1.3 of this specification.

B. The final set of construction documents will be completed by the selected bidder as part of the shop drawings process for the project.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

A. General: Refer to the requirements of the related documents identified in Part 1.1 of this specification for scope of work requirements which are supplemented by this section. This shall constitute the basis for the “Scope of Work” for this specification.

B. System: The goal of the project is to provide and install up to 2 LED signs at the entrance of

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). The scope of work includes the following work: 1. All shop drawings and submittals as indicated in this specification section. 2. All project management services.




3. All materials and equipment that make up the LED signage including LED tiles, power supplies, drivers, video processors, software – both application and management software, etc.

4. The structural frame to hold the video tiles in place. 5. All shipping charges and costs of insurance. 6. All installation labor including any ancillary tools and equipment required to install the

LED signage. 7. All costs associated with general conditions to execute this project. 8. All costs of training and warranty support to the Owner as described in the Contract

Documents. 9. Supply all spare parts as required by the Contract Documents.

10. All conduit work for power or data connections. 11. All low fiber optic cabling to support the LED signage locations. 12. All structural supports to provide anchoring points to the LED signage location and any

decorative trims and finishes. 13. All data racks to house equipment. 14. All CAT6 cabling between equipment and videowalls.

C. The following scope of work will be provided to be coordinated with another Contractor:

1. All content creation. 2. Any network equipment required to support the LED signage locations. 3. Any personal computers and/or servers required to manage or supervise the LED signage

locations. 1.4 OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. General. The objective of this project is to procure and install up to 2 locations of LED dynamic signage for the Welcome sign system at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ):

B. Technology. The only acceptable solution for the LED displays requested are solutions based on modular, LED tiles with a pixel pitch of 8mm to 10 mm and other requirements indicated in Part 2 of the Specifications. Solutions based on LED tiles with a larger pixel pitch will not be accepted and will be considered non-responsive. Solutions based on custom size tiles made for this project will not be accepted.

C. Intent of use. The intention is to use each LED dynamic display in a 24/7 operation with a

multitude of content, including flight information, welcome and farewell messages and airport information. Each LED dynamic display may have unique content. The LED dynamic display system shall allow for highly dynamic content and quick changes from a central platform located at an office inside the Terminal Building. LED dynamic signage displays do not require a sound system.




D. System architecture. All LED dynamic displays shall be a self-contained array with a single

power connection for each unit and a single data (video) connection point. All rack-mounted equipment like LED display processor systems, supervisory equipment, etc. shall be located at the Terminal building (Approximate distance is 2,500 ft). Communication lines between the LED displays and the Terminal building shall be multimode (OM4) fiber optics only.

E. Content Ingestion. LED display head end equipment shall be capable of receiving video

content, at a minimum, in one of two possible ways: direct video feed through an HDMI or DVI connection directly from the content players or thru an IP stream grabbing the information directly from a video source.

F. Management Software. The proposed solution shall include a management software

application that allows the owner to monitor the LED displays at all times from a single platform. Solutions requiring different or multiple software platforms will not be accepted. Submit product information on the type of management level offered. Although it is not required to comply with all the desired management features, the more features supported will score higher in evaluation. The desired management features shall include the following: 1. LED display power on/off (status monitor). 2. LED display power on/off (remote control). 3. LED display engine operating status (heartbeat or other signal type indicating to staff the

wall is operating properly). 4. Remote reboot of LED display engine. 5. Remote video controls, including brightness, contrast, color adjustments). 6. Scheduled events. Possibility to change settings on walls based on time of day. 7. Individual tile power on/off (if hot swapping of tiles not possible). 8. Individual tile failure (status indication). 9. Individual pixel failure in a tile. Reporting capacity shall be only for the tile number not

for the individual pixel number. G. Serviceability. The proposed solution shall allow quick and easy service of the LED displays.

Each tile shall be able to be replaced, regardless of the location of the tile, without having to remove any other tile in the system. Tiles should be hot swappable or individually powered on/off. Any other active electronics located at the LED display shall be easily serviceable without the need to dismantle the LED display, even partially.

H. Canvas layout. The LED displays shall have no less than four (4) windows each filling different areas of the wall. Each window shall have one separate input or they could be used as a single canvas to display one image across all windows. Separation of windows shall not be noticeable to the users and shall be no different than the separation between tiles on each window. All




physical windows shall be of the same aspect ratio to allow for a single image to be stretched across all windows.

I. Non-custom content. It is the intention of the Owner to avoid content with a non-standard format ratio. It is therefore required that solutions provided meet 16:9 aspect ratio.

1.5 COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS

A. General: The qualifications and requirements herein apply to the specific technology identified

by this specification section. Refer to the specification sections identified in Part 1.1 “Related Documents”, of this specification for additional requirements which are supplemented by this section.

B. If the company providing the bid for this project is not the manufacturer, it will be required to provide separate qualifications for the installer and manufacturer. This section indicated the qualification requirements for both installers and manufacturers.

C. Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer of the products indicated in section 2 of this specification (referenced in this specification as the AVS manufacturer) shall be a reputable company who has been fabricating the products part of the scope of work for no less than 5 years. The AVS manufacturer shall be in good financial standing and shall have an office already established in the United States of America for no less than 3 years. This office shall be capable of providing technical support and shall have a warehouse of spare parts available for immediate delivery of the products included within this specification.

D. Installer Qualifications: The Installer directly responsible for the work described in this

specification section is also referenced to as the Audio Visual System (AVS) Installer. The AVS Installer shall be a factory-authorized and trained installer of the systems to be installed as part of this project at the time of issuance of the project documents for bidding purposes, and shall be factory-trained and certified to install and program all aspects of the system. Where specialized individuals are required to perform specific functions, these individuals shall be certified by the AVS manufacturer for the task being performed. Certifications shall remain intact throughout the maintenance and warranty period. The AVS installer shall meet the following: 1. Be in good financial standing. 2. Have an office location from where the installation and warranty work will be performed

for this project within 100 miles of SRQ. The staff responsible for the installation and support of the system shall be permanently assigned to this office.

3. Be an authorized installer for the products submitted.




4. Be able to demonstrate experience in the installation of the products.

E. Supporting documents. Refer to the evaluation forms for information to be delivered as proof of qualifications for manufacturer and installers.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. General: AVS Installer on this project will have to prepare submittals during different stages of the construction process. This is the list of required documentation for each stage:

1. BID SUBMITTALS: With the bid for this project, the following information shall be

provided: a. Cut sheets with all specifications of every device, cable, software, and connector

to be used in the project. b. One-line diagrams with all devices included in the system and clearly depicting

the system’s architecture. c. Power and communications requirement for each wall. d. Schematic drawings of each wall including all dimensions, weight and anchoring

points.

2. CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS: A maximum of 30 days after the AVS Installer receives a notice to proceed on the project, the following information shall be submitted: a. Direct cabling diagrams including labels for all horizontal cabling required for the

system. b. Final construction drawings including weight, precise dimensions, locations of

anchoring points, etc. All structural supports provided with the sign shall have the sign and seal of a Professional Engineer licensed to operate in the State of Florida.

c. A training plan including the following information: 1) A detailed training chronogram indicating all training sessions requested in this specification. 2) An outline of the training sessions. 3) Samples of the training materials/manuals for each session.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 EIGHT TO TEN (8 TO 10) mm LED TILE

A. General Information 1. Pixel technology: LED only 2. Pixel Design: 3-in-1 black package surface-mount device, RGB




3. Line and Column Spacing: 8.128mm, to 10.16 mm (+/- 4%) 4. Module Dimensions: less than 25” X 25”

B. Display Capabilities 1. Gradations Per Color: 65,536 2. Color Capability: 16 bit (281 Trillion Colors) 3. Color Temperature: 3000-10,000 degrees Kelvin (adjustable) 4. Panel Refresh Rate: No less than 4,800 Hz as defined by the number of times per second

the display image is repainted in intensity 5. Panel shall be capable of displaying video clips with fast changes without any smears or

artifacts in the image.

C. Viewing Characteristics 1. Brightness: ≥7,000 nits 2. Brightness Control: 256 levels (manual, scheduled or automatic) 3. Contrast Ratio: 1,200:1 4. Suggested Viewing Angle: 160° (80° off center), both horizontally and (+25°/-45°)

vertically, as defined by the angle at which display intensity drops to 50 percent of direct frontal intensity

D. Component Quality

1. LED manufacturer: Only Nichia, Toshiba or Cree are approved manufacturers 2. LED Quality Control: Sorted by intensity and color wavelength 3. LED Lifetime: 100,000 hours of operation as defined by time at which display intensity

has decreased to 50 percent of the original intensity

E. Tile Frame Construction 1. Environment: Suitable for outdoor rated installation with high humidity (up to 95%

humidity) with temperature range from 30° F to 120° F. 2. Service Access: Front 3. Cabinet Depth: 9" (+/- 4%) or approved equal 4. Cabinet Construction: Galvanized steel and aluminum design for fixed installations 5. Cabinet ingress protection rating: IP-66 rated components. 6. Ventilation: fan, internal deflector, vent panel. Air condition shall not be required for

these units.

F. Power and environmental 1. Power draw: Overall power consumption at each sign shall be no more than 100W per

sq.ft. when operating at 78 deg. F. ambient temperature, at calibrated intensity 2,000 nits with a white image (3,500 deg. K.) in all pixels




2. Operating temperature: LED display shall be possible to operate at an ambient temperature of 30 deg. F. to 120 deg. F.

G. Communications with LED display processor system

1. All tiles shall be daisy-chained together and a single communications line with the LED display processor system shall be provided per window. Communications to the LED display processor system shall be over proprietary or non-proprietary communications protocols but they shall be provided over OM4 fiber optics. The use of external transceivers to covert signal from copper to fiber are acceptable, as long as transceivers are small enough to fit as part of the LED display structure with ease of access.

H. Eight to ten (8 to 10) mm LED tile and its correspondent power supply, shall have the following seal of compliance 1. FCC part 15, subpart B.

2.2 LED DISPLAY PROCESSOR SYSTEM

A. General: The LED display processor system for this project shall be capable of receiving content from the Owner provided content players or servers and formatting the images to be displayed in the LED displays given the window layout provided in Part 1 of this specification. The LED display processor system can be one single piece of equipment or multiple devices working in conjunction to drive each LED display. The LED signage display shall not depend on the content player to provide the video image in a specific size or be broken down in any specific way to be able to provide independent images in all the windows indicated in Part 1 of the specification.

B. General: The LED display processor system shall have the following minimum number of inputs:

1. Four (4) DVI single links with a maximum resolution of 1920X1080 30 fps or IP

connection to retrieve video feeds from content server C. The LED display processor shall be able to perform the following tasks:

1. Scale, crop or resize any of the available input to fit on any of the windows described on

each wall or to fit on the complete wall as a single window. 2. Address individually every single pixel of the wall independently. 3. Re-size windows and assign any input to any available window. 4. Route selection of inputs to windows available through remote control commands. 5. Select window templates available through remote control.




6. Provide LED display monitoring status and diagnostics as described in Part 1 of this specification.

D. The LED display processor system shall have the following outputs:

1. Fiber optics port to drive the LED display tiles in a standard or proprietary

communication protocol. Copper based outputs are acceptable as long as fiber optic transceivers compatible with the copper ports are provided with the system.

E. The LED display processor system architecture:

1. Processing: Complete digital processing based 2. Processing architecture: no less than 16 bit 3. Graphic frame rate: 30 frame per second

F. Remote Control Options 1. One (1) proprietary control protocol in 9-pin serial RS-232 connector 2. One (1) network interface (RJ-45)

G. Capabilities 1. Auto-detect format and resolution 2. Noise reduction

H. Edge and motion adaptive de-interlacing

1. Bad edit detection 2. Static/freeze frame 3. Multi-directional motion detection 4. Inter-field motion detection 5. Film mode detection

I. Detail enhancement 1. Image sharpening 2. Diagonal edge detection

J. Scaling 1. Aspect ratio independent 2. Input active area control 3. Horizontal and vertical scaling control 4. Horizontal and vertical panoramic zoom

K. Input-specific picture controls




1. Color 2. Gamma 3. Brightness 4. Contrast

L. Video mixing 1. Blending 2. Wipe and mix effects 3. Seamless source switching 4. Flexible positioning of sources 5. Multi-zone sources for PBP (pictures by pictures) 6. Alpha blend sources for POP (picture on picture) 7. Superimpose sources for PIP (picture in picture)

M. Physical Specifications 1. All LED display processor systems shall be rack mountable and be provided with racking

accessories.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXECUTION OF THE WORK

A. General: Refer to the requirements of the related documents identified in Part 1.1 of this specification for execution of work requirements supplemented by this specification section.

B. WORKMANSHIP: The AVS Installer shall adhere to, at a minimum, the following installation

practices: 1. Securely mount equipment plumb and square in place. Where equipment is installed in

cabinets, provide mounting bolts in all equipment rack fastening holes. All rack mount equipment shall be secured with Rackmount Solutions HTX™ security screws (STAR-TYPE or similar) provided with nylon washers between bolt heads and equipment.

2. Where head end equipment is packaged by the manufacturer without rack mount ears or braces as part of a regular manufacture process, the AVS Installer shall provide all required accessory ears, brackets, and shelves which are necessary to properly mount the equipment within the designated cabinets and rack locations.

3. Provide appropriate ventilation panels, vents, and/or fans to assure sufficient ventilation for adequate cooling of all equipment.

4. Confirm the polarity and phasing of system components before installation. Connect to maintain uniform polarity and phasing.




5. Insulate all non-insulated, stranded conductors before making termination when connecting to equipment terminals.

6. “Wire”, “wing” and “twist” NUT type connections are not permissible for any type of signal connection.

7. All wiring is to be free from grounds loops, shorts, opens, and reversals. 8. Neatly tie all cabling within equipment cabinets, housings, and terminal cabinets with

nylon cable ties at not more than 12" intervals. Install in accordance with the latest EIA installation standards. Engineer approved wiring trough may be used in lieu of tie-wraps. Cable routing shall not braid or cross with other wires in parallel more than once.

9. Secure all cables in equipment cabinets and terminal cabinets to provide strain relief at all raceway exits in accordance with NFPA 70 including all supplements. All plugs and receptacles are to be the grounding type.

10. Connect all equipment power to surge/noise suppression outlet strips or associated power conditioning devices.

11. Where system cables are extended through an exposed umbilical connection, the Installer shall harness all associated cable within a common, manufactured, flexible, sheath (ex. Snakeskin™).

12. All racks and cabinets shall be bonded to a grounding system as required by NEC.

C. LABELING SYSTEM. The labeling system for all cables shall be a system that allows for unique identifiers for each cable. Each cable has to have an indicator as to where it is coming from and an indicator as to where it is going.

3.2 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING AND TESTING

A. The required software programming and testing of the AVS system shall include the following tasks: 1. Adjustment and calibration of LED tiles for brightness, color, contrast and any other tile

settings to provide a consistent view among all tiles in each sign and between signs. 2. Programming all communication settings, such as IP addresses and others for all LED

display processor systems, to be able to communicate with the management platform. 3. Configure all reporting options in the management infrastructure to provide the end user

the requested monitoring options. 4. Configure no less than four (4) window templates in each LED display processor system

to provide different possibilities of window use.

B. The testing of the system, once installed, shall include the following activities: 1. Verification of all monitoring and status control options for the LED display.




2. Changing window templates. 3. Recovering the system from a power failure.

C. ACCEPTANCE STEP: Once the AVS installer has completed the programming phase, the AVS installer shall allocate time to review the complete LED display signage system with the Owner and/or Design Engineer, for compliance with the Contract Documents. Punch list items and conclusions reached via previous meetings and working sessions will be incorporated into the Contract Documents. Some important notes about this step are: 1. It is the sole responsibility of the AVS installer to estimate the time allocated. It is

assumed that at this point in time all the features of the AVS system are clear to the Owner and the AVS installer.

2. The AVS installer shall have at least the content sources ready to test all features in the AVS system.

3. The quantity of staff required to attend these meetings by the AVS installer is solely the decision of the AVS installer.

4. Physical installation of all devices will be checked again by the Owner and/or the Design Engineer. All previously noted punch list items shall have been corrected by the AVS installer.

5. Failure to complete one or more of the previously issued punch list items or failure to correct any programming changes previously noted will revoke acceptance of the system being tested.

6. Final acceptance will be granted on an LED display by LED display basis. 7. The AVS installer shall notify the Owner no less than 2 weeks in advance of the precise

day the final acceptance test will take place. 8. The final acceptance test of the system shall include at a minimum the following

activities: a. Verification of all monitoring and status control options for the LED display. b. Changing window templates. c. Recovering the system from a power failure or a cold start.

D. FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND SIGN OFF: Acceptance sign off for an LED display will be

granted only after 30 days of error free running and after all of the steps in the acceptance test have been successfully completed.

3.3 TRAINING

A. The AVS installer shall only start the testing process after the testing submittal described in Part 1 of this specification has been approved and the Operation and Maintenance manuals have been completed and reviewed by the Design Engineer. The AVS installer shall provide the Owner with different types of training as described herein.




B. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION TRAINING. The AVS installer shall provide system administration training at the job site as described below: 1. At least 8 hours of training shall be provided. 2. Travel time will not be counted as part of the training sessions. 3. Training will be broken down to a maximum of one (1) training session per day. 4. The objective of the system administration training will be to properly operate, trouble

shoot, calibrate and perform specific field repairs to AVS equipment. 5. Field repair and calibration training will be limited to those repairs noted by the

manufacturer of the equipment as field repairs done by non-factory trained personnel. 6. Training shall be done at the job site with all the equipment operational after final

acceptance. 7. Training will be limited to a maximum of 4 attendees per training session. 8. Operation and Maintenance manuals shall be delivered prior to the beginning of training

sessions.

C. USER TRAINING. The AVS installer shall provide system administration training at the Project site as described below: 1. At least 10 hours of training shall be provided. 2. Travel time will not be counted as part of the training sessions. 3. Training will be broken down to a maximum of 3 sessions in different days. 4. The objective of the user training will be to properly operate the AVS system. 5. Training will be limited to a maximum of 8 attendees per session. 6. User short form guides shall be provided to all attendees of the sessions. 7. Short form guides shall provide the users with quick finding ways to operate the system.

If AVS operation is different from one room to the other, one separate short form guide shall be provided for each room.

D. OTHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: The AVS installer shall also comply with the

following training requirements: 1. All training sessions need to be videotaped. The AVS installer will provide two (2) blu-

rays with all the training sessions in MPEG-2 format. All video clips shall be edited to keep only the content of the training session.

3.4 FULL SERVICE WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

A. Warranty will start on the day final acceptance and sign-off is achieved. The overall AVS equipment and software shall be warranted for at least one (1) year. Individual pieces of equipment could be required to have longer warranties specifically noted in this specification section.




B. During the warranty period the AVS installer shall ensure that manufacturer certified repair and maintenance personnel are available from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM every day of the week (including holidays). The maximum on-site response time with qualified personnel for emergency services shall not exceed four (4) hours. Emergency services are described by the following events: 1. Non-operating complete LED display components or LED display systems caused by

events like power supply failures, controller freeze, CPU failure, LED display processor system failure, or other failure which cause the LED display(s) to stop updating information or functioning normally. Owner staff will consider this type of event an emergency after a complete re-boot of the LED display(s) (or re-start procedure as outlined by the operating manual supplied by AVS installer) is attempted by staff without success to restore to normal operating routine.

2. Power outage caused by utility power outage will not be considered an emergency. 3. Failure of a tile or a group of tiles causing the tile to display no light or wrong light in a

portion of the wall (window) will be considered an emergency, unless the failure of the tile is in a portion of the wall that does not affect (according to Owner staff only) the main message conveyed to passengers.

4. Failure of up to 5 pixels in one tile will not be considered an emergency. 5. Failure of a content player or server will not be considered an emergency since those

items are provided by the Owner. 6. Break or damage in physical media communicating the LED display processor system

to the LED displays will not be considered an emergency because this media is not part of this Contract.

C. Emergency services shall be resolved within 24 hours of the moment the failure was reported

to Bidder.

D. Failures and warranty services for non-emergency conditions shall be resolved within no more than 24 hours the moment the failure was reported to the AVS installer.

E. The warranty support during the first year shall include all labor, transportation, shipping and

handling costs for all materials required to be returned to the factory or reseller. F. Preventive maintenance and software upgrades shall be included in the first year of warranty

support as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

G. Manufacturer warranties longer that one year shall be transferred to the Owner. The AVS installer shall provide a list with all equipment in the project and duration of the warranty as issued by the manufacturer.

3.5 SPARES




A. The following spares shall be provided as part of this Contract:

1. Four (4) tiles (size as supplied) 2. One (1) LED display processor system. If multiple devices make one LED display

processor system, then one of each typical device must be provided. 3. Any other devices that would cause an interruption of service on the LED display system.

3.6 POST WARRANTY SERVICE

A. The AVS installer shall provide a sample contract for post-warranty support to be evaluated by the Owner. The service required for post warranty support will have the same conditions as the one year warranty support. The AVS installer shall provide pricing for this contract on an annual basis, including the following terms and options: 1. Yearly service agreement without spares. 2. Yearly service agreement with spares. 3. Expected rate of price increase of the service agreement during the first 5 years of the

contract. 3.7 CLOSE OUT INFORMATION

A. General: Refer to the requirements of the related documents identified in Part 1.1 of this specification for close-out documentation requirements supplemented by this specification section. The following is a list of required close-out documentation: 1. Drawings indicating final floor plan locations of all AV devices. 2. One line diagrams with all devices connected in the system. 3. List of all IP addresses assigned to each piece of equipment that is part of the AVS. 4. All Operations and Maintenance Manuals (digital format is acceptable, no paper copies). 5. All printed test results. 6. All list of spare parts delivered to the Owner. 7. Videotapes of training sessions requested in this specification section. 8. List of all equipment used in the project and duration of warranty for each piece of

equipment extending beyond one year. The manufacturer’s warranty conditions shall be provided as well.

END OF SECTION