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Project Overview

Location:Providence County, Rhode Island Phase:Post-Bid Phase
Building Type:Courthouse Stage:General Contractor Award
Work Type:AlterationBid Date:2009-07-13
Last Updated:2009-09-16

Project Description

Courthouse,Governmental Office[s] Includes the following: Removal of existing roofing, and provision of roofing insulation, underpayment, protection board, batten seam copper roofing, sheet rubberized asphaltic barrier, EPDM roofing membrane, SBS-modified bituminous membrane, copper gutter assemblies, and miscellaneous wood blocking and metal flashings. Work requires competant experience in historic building renovation and historic reproduction. Extensive copper work is required and contractor must be experienced in this area. All work shall be considered "weather tight" prior to the onset of winter. Installer must be approved, authorized, or licensed by manufacturer to install indicated roofing systems, and be eligible to receive manufacturer's warranty. Warranty shall be a 20 year warranty and consist of manufacturer's standard form, non-prorated, without monetary limitation, and shall include all roofing materials and related components and accessories, material defects, and workmanship for wind speeds specified. The Government requires that a single roofing warranty be provided for the modified bituminous membrane roofing, the EPDM membrane roofing, and the copper roofing (Alternate warranty periods: 25 years, 30 years). A special two-year workmanship warranty is required for modified bituminous and EPDM roofing membranes, base flashings, roofing membrane accessories, roof insulation, fasteners, cover boards, walkway products and other components of membrane roofing system. Available Manufacturers for EPDM membrane modified bituminous membrane, and copper roofing products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the Garland Company and Firestone Building Products Company. One manufacturer is required to provide total systems warranty on all roofing systems required for the project. EPDM Membrane: Thickness: 90 mils nominal; Exposed Face Color: Black.Modified Bituminous Membrane: Roofing Membrane Sheet: ASTM 6163 Type 1. Grade S, glass fiber reinforced, SBS-Modified Bituminous sheet, smooth or suitable for application method specified or ASTM 6164 Type 1. Grade S, polyester fiber reinforced, SBS Modified Bitumen sheet, smooth surfaced; suitable for application method specified. Roofing Membrane Cap Sheet and Flashing Sheet: ASTM D.6163, Type 2, Grade G, glass fiber reinforced, SBS modified bitumen sheet or ASTM D. 6164, Type 2. Grade G, polyester reinforced, SBS modified bitumen sheet; suitable for application method specified. Granule Color: As selected by the Architect from manufacturer's standards.Copper roofing: Copper Sheet: ASTM B 370, cold-rolled copper sheet, H00 temper. Weight: 20 oz./sq. ft.; Batten Caps: 20 oz./sq.ft 20 oz./sq. ft. Work will also involve miscellaneous plumbing relating to integration or replacement/repair of existing roof drains and installation of cooling tower blowdown lines; and miscellaneous masonry work related to repair/repointing of areas of brick façade. Qualification Data: For Installer, Manufacturer, and Manufacturer's Technical Representative: Installer Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that installers comply with requirements. Installer Qualifications: A qualified firm that is approved, authorized, or licensed by roofing system manufacturer to install manufacturer's product and that is eligible to receive manufacturer's warranty. Manufacturer Certificates: Signed by roofing manufacturer certifying that roofing system complies with requirements. Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer that provides products compatible with EPDM membrane roofing system modified bituminous roofing system, and copper roofing system.Source Limitations: Obtain roofing membrane materials for each system (EPDM, modified bituminous, and copper) through one source from a single manufacturer and compatible with roofing system.

Project Value

Estimated Value:$1,872,000

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