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Home My WebLink AboutOpening of Bids - DTSB to ND Trail Wayfinding Signs Proj No. 122-040C - US Signcrafters To: City of South Bend Date: 6/4/2024 Location: 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Completion Date: 6-12 weeks Artwork: SBI Trail_DesignIntent_Final.PDF Scope or Description of Work: Fabricate and install signs as depicted in provided artwork package, foundations and primary electrical work to be done by others. Sign Sign Type A, specifications on page 6: (QTY 2) 11'6" H x 10" W x 10" D (4 sided rectangle), with fabricated aluminum star, 4" deep, - down lit (internally lit with RGB LEDs), (2) 1'0" x 1'10" x 1- 1/2" aluminum boxes (for directions). Round aluminum tube supports. Maps are printed vinyl, all other portions of the sign are painted. Mounted to customer provided masonry structures with existing mounting bolts by others. Sign attaches to masonry structures with an aluminum plate at the bottom of the sign provided by US Signcrafters. (1 Placed at East Lasalle Ave / North Michigan Street & 1 Placed at N. Notre Dame Avenue / Angela Blvd) …$24,700.00 Sign Type B, specifications on page 9: (QTY 5) 8'0" H x 8" W x 8" D (4 sided rectangle), vinyl graphics applied to each side. Non-lit. (2) 7" x x 1'10" x 1-1/2" aluminum boxes (for directions) Maps are printed vinyl, all other portions of the sign are painted. Mounted to customer provided masonry structures with existing mounting bolts by others. Sign attaches to masonry structures with an aluminum plate at the bottom of the sign provided by US Signcrafters. (1 placed at intersection of E. Lasalle Ave & N. Michigan St., 1 placed at intersection of N. Hill St. & E. Lasalle Ave., 1 Placed at intersection of South Bend Ave. & North Hill St.,1 placed at intersection of South Bend Ave. & Notre Dame Ave, 1 placed at N. Notre Dame Ave & Howard Street)…$35,900.00 Sign Type C, specifications on page 10: (QTY 1) 4'3" H x 6" W x 6" D (4 sided rectangle), vinyl graphics applied to each side. Non-lit. Maps are printed vinyl, all other portions of the sign are painted. Mounted to customer provided masonry structures with existing mounting bolts by others. Sign attaches to masonry structures with an aluminum plate at the bottom of the sign provided by US Signcrafters. (1 Placed at intersection of South Bend Ave & Notre Dame Ave)…$5,820.00 Price of Sign Package: $66,420.00 Price is valid for 14 days and is subject to change with a revised proposal. Price assumes adequate access, time line, and normal site condition, otherwise price is subject to change. Down Payment Required: 50% down payment required with acceptance of this proposal/contract. ($33,210.00) The final invoice will include the following as applicable once the project is completed. These items are in addition to the above price and your choice of down payment. - Sales Tax: N/A – Tax Exempt Organization -Permits: N/A - Signs are for City of South Bend. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL This project will go to production once the contract is accepted and signed, a down payment is received, and the permit is acquired. To secure a permit we may require a provided site plan. Ensure all artwork & colors are correct before signing proposal. Changes of any kind will require new proposal, artwork, and signature. Once deposit and proposal are secured by US Signcrafters any changes made are subject to additional cost. Progress billings shall be submitted based on completion of work. Each billing shall be certified by US Signcrafters to be true and accurate, shall be based on the percentage of projects completion as of the date of billing, and shall include all project related expenses. Payments shall be due upon receipt. Private utilities on your property will NOT be marked by Indiana 811, MISS DIG 811 or other 811 DIG services because they are not owned by 811 members. These can include underground lines like an electric line or water line, lines to septic tanks, electric lines to out buildings or landscape lighting, lawn sprinkler systems and more. If you think you might have a private utility on your property, you should contact a private utility locator company to locate any additional privately - owned utilities. Any sign(s) that are illuminated and require new primary electric to be run and/or connected must be done by a qualified electrician. This is not included in our proposal. We can provide hookup if electric is within ten feet. Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the agreement. All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents, or delays beyond our control. I t is agreed that this contract shall be construed according to the State of Indiana. The sign contractor will not be responsible for errors in plans, designs, specifications, or drawings furnished by the customer. When a duly authorized person of each party signs this contract, all provisions contained herein become binding part of this contract, and there is no other agreement or understanding of any nature unless specifically incorporated within the contract. The above prices, specifications, and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accepted. The sign contractor is authorized and responsible to execute the work as specified and shall retain title of the goods until payment of the full purchase price, subject to allocation of payments and release security interest as required by law. Customer agrees to make the payments as outlined above and agrees to safely keep the goods free other liens and encumbrances. The full balance shall become due upon default, with c ustomer paying all reasonable attorney fees and cost of collection. Upon default, the sign contractor is entitled to retain all payments by the customer together with any deficiency due from the customer and sign contractor shall have the right to retake possession of the goods contracted in this agreement. Artwork developed for this proposal is a courtesy included at no charge. However, should this design be requested for other outside uses other than the sign contractor, it would be available at an additional cost of $125.00 which includes converting the artwork to other usable files. The balance is due NET 30 days upon receipt of the final invoice. All late payments are subject to an additional 20% charge and possible filing of a lien. Should litigation be necessary for collection customer agrees to pay legal fees. This document constitutes the full agreeme nt. Any additional changes must be agreed in writing. Verbal agreements shall not be deemed binding. Acceptance of Project Description and Cost: __________________________________ Customer Signature & Date __________________________________ Job Title & Company Name (Printed) Contract respectfully submitted on behalf of US Signcrafters by: Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. WARRANTIES The life of a sign is defined as 5 to 7 years. Please check with your insurance company. Note: Many marketing companies do not manufacture or control the manufacturing of the products they sell. In the recent years there has been a trend among some of these marketing firms to offer initially impressive warranties to assist in securing sales. Such warranties are typically based upon nationwide statistics of end user apathy and severely limited by ambiguous definitions of warranty coverage. We take great measures to ensure high quality in our offered signs. However, every sign is a durable product that will deteriorate over time. Therefore, we offer the following warranty: US Signcrafters warrants the following to the purchaser of our signs subject to the following conditions: All workmanship and materials are guaranteed for 1 year. Sign Structure, Sign, Canopy & Archway: Under normal use and service should the sign structure or identification or changeable copy area malfunction within the first year (1) from date of shipment or installation due to defects in workmanship or materials US Signcrafters will at its option repair or replace any of the defective materials. LED Electronic Display: US Signcrafters is not the manufacturer of LED Display signs, instead they are purchased from our LED sign vendors, and we pass along the standard manufacturer’s warranties. Damage caused from abuse, misuse, misapplication, or accidental damage outside of our control is excluded from this warranty. US Signcrafters will at its option replace or repair the malfunctioning part(s) with the help of our component suppliers. Additional Warranty Terms: Warranty claims must be registered with US Signcrafters within 30 days of damage or malfunction. US Signcrafters reserves the right to visit the site of the installation or to require documentation from a third party before assuming responsibility. Damaged or defective parts will be covered under this warranty. Removing and reinstalling these parts prior to our authorization terminates the warranty coverage. All signs must have a primary electric disconnect switch and must be installed by a licensed electrician. Service to a damaged or malfunctioning sign purchased from US Signcrafters without authorization from US Signcrafters is not covered under this warranty. In the event of damage from shipping it is the responsibility of the buyer to refuse delivery that will cause the sign to be returned for repairs. The forgoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether written, oral, or implied. US SIGNCRAFTERS, Inc. | Building Impressions P 574.674.5055 / F 574.674.5255 / 800.659.6319216 Lincolnway East - Osceola, Indiana 46561 www.ussigncrafters.com All ideas, designs, represented by these drawings are owned by, and property of the City of South Bend and Corbin Design and were created, evolved and developed for use in connection with the City of South Bend and its entities. None of these ideas, designs, arrangements or plans shall be used by or disclosed to any person, firm or corporation for any purpose without the written permission of the City of South Bend and Corbin Design. DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS March 14, 2024 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA corbindesign.com | 415 S Union, Second Floor, Traverse City, MI 49684 | info@corbindesign.com | (231) 947-1236 WAYFINDING SIGNAGE South Bend Urban Trail Large Tailhead Kiosk Rendering 1/2" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 TABLE OF CONTENTS Graphic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Colors, Typography, Arrows, Logos...................3 Artwork ..............................................4 Sign Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sign Array ...........................................5 Large Trailhead Kiosk ...........................6 Large Trailhead Kiosk Paver Pad Details .........7 Large Trailhead Kiosk Rendering ................8 Trail Map Kiosk with Guide Panel ................9 Guide Post .....................................10 Fabrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sign Location Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 3 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Graphic Standards Colors, Typography, Arrows, Logos Fabricator is responsible for match- ing all colors and materials as speci- fied and are required to provide the Owner color and material samples for approval. CAUTION! CONSISTENT AND ACCU- RATE COLOR REPRODUCTION IN THIS DOCUMENT CANNOT BE AS- SURED DUE TO THE LIMITATIONS OF COLOR COPYING TECHNOLOGY. The Coated Pantone Matching Sys- tem®, Akzo Nobel Paint system and Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane are used for specifying signage color matches. (In the absence of actual sign material color chip reference sets, actual specified product color swatches should be referenced for color matching.) Shown here are approximations of the primary signage background colors and supporting accent colors. Actual color finishes on signage must be matte or low luster (not shiny or glossy) and exclusively a premium acrylic polyurethane. Ex- cept for the high gloss anti-graffiti coating (Sikkens LV Anti Graffiti Clear). Signage paints produced by Mat- thews Paint and Akzo Nobel Paint Company are to be the standard reference. If vinyl films are required, 3M or Ora- cal are to be the standard. Color application varies per sign type. Refer to specific design intent drawings for application details. Silver - MP31645 Designer White - - - - MP58669 Sunset Silver Metallic - - - 6 White 10% Black - - - - 5Soft White4 2766 C MP00906 Azulado - - - 122 C MP04855 Patent Yellow - - - Pantone®: Matthews Paint: Vinyl: 3M Sherine ColorTarget: Powder-coat: 1 Dark Blue 2 Yellow 2035 C MP12565 Pepsi Red - - - 3 Red 7 Dark Grey Pantone®: Matthews Paint: Vinyl: 3M Sherine ColorTarget: Powder-coat: 432C MP00547 Mudstone - - - Symbols City Logo Artwork Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1234567890 Gotham XNarrow Medium Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1234567890 Gotham XNarrow Medium Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1234567890 Gotham XNarrow Book Standard Arrow Typography Color Palette Fabricator is responsible for matching all colors and materials as speciﬁed and are required to provide the Owner color and material samples for approval. CAUTION! CONSISTENT AND ACCURATE COLOR REPRODUCTION IN THIS DOCUMENT CANNOT BE ASSURED DUE TO THE LIMITATIONS OF COLOR COPYING TECHNOLOGY. The Coated Pantone Matching System® and Matthews Acrylic Polyurethatue are used for specifying signage color matches. (In the absence of actual sign material color chip reference sets, actual speciﬁed product color swatches should be referenced for color matching.) Shown here are approximations of the primary signage background colors and supporting accent colors. Actual color ﬁnishes on signage must be satin or low luster (not shiny or glossy) and exclusively a premium acrylic polyurethane. Signage paints produced by Matthews Paint Company are to be the standard reference. Vinyl Films from 3M are to be the standard. Color application varies per sign type. Refer to speciﬁc design intent drawings for application details. 4 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Graphic Standards Artwork Artwork NOTE: Final brick pattern, type and color to be coordinated with streetscape/landscape plan by others. 5 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Sign Types Sign Array 3/4" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF Sign Type Array 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236SOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME URBANTRAIL Downtown 5 MINUTE WALK 7 MINUTE WALK Coquillard Park Guide PostTail Map Kiosk and Guide Large Tailhead Kiosk Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 NOTRE DAMESOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME URBANTRAIL Notre Dame 1 MINUTE WALK 6 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Large Trailhead Kiosk SOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TO UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME URBANTRAIL Downtown 5 MINUTE WALK 7 MINUTE WALK Coquillard Park DOWNTOWN TO NOTRE DAMEFront View Side View Top View 3/4" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF South Bend Urban Trail Large Tailhead Kiosk 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Notre Dame 5 MINUTE WALK 3 MINUTE WALK Leighton Stadium Raised concrete footing. Smooth ﬁnish appearance. Power source. Chamfered edge. 6'-8" diameter ground tile/pavers. Flush with existing sidewalk. SEE SEPARATE SHEET FOR DETAILS Fabricated aluminum cabinet. Painted background and masked/sprayed graphics. Recessed, changeable high pressure laminate map panels. Panel is ﬂush with cabinet. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Fabricated aluminum message panel with masked and sprayed graphics. Fabricated aluminum message panel with masked and sprayed graphics. Fabricated aluminum light bar. Internally illuminated with color -changing LEDs. White acrylic diffuser panel ﬂush mounted with retainer. Panel retainer. Round tube support. Masked and sprayed graphic. FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE ENGINEERED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ENGINEER/OWNER REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 1 1 3 3 4 4 2 2 5 6 6 7 2 7 5 5 11'-6" 7'-5" 2'-0" 2'-6" 1'-4" 10"10" 5'-2" 1'-0" 7'-6" 30° 1'-10" 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 1 3/4"3/4"1"1 1/4"1 1/4" 1 1/4" 1 3/4" 1" 4" 1 3/4"3/4"1 3/4" 1 3/4" 2" 1" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 3/4" 1 1/4" 1'-0" 3 1/2"2 3/4" 1 1/4" 5" 1'-10" 7" 6 1/4" 7 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Top View Pad Design Paver Treatment Example 1/2" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF Ground Tile/pavers 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236SOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME URBANTRAIL Downtown 5 MINUTE WALK 7 MINUTE WALK Coquillard Park Brick pavers. NOTE: Final brick pattern, type and color to be coordinated with streetscape/landscape plan by others. Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 76'-8" Large Trailhead Kiosk Paver Pad Details 8 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS South Bend Urban Trail Large Tailhead Kiosk Rendering 1/2" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Large Trailhead Kiosk Rendering 9 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS Downtown 1 MINUTE WALK DOWNTOWN TO NOTRE DAMESOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME URBANTRAIL Front View Side View 3/4" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission 03.04.24 Revison This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF South Bend Urban Trail Tailhead Map Kiosk and Guide 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Raised concrete footing. Smooth ﬁnish appearance. Fabricated aluminum cabinet. Painted background and masked/sprayed graphics. Recessed, changeable high pressure laminate map panels. Panel is ﬂush with cabinet. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Notre Dame 1 MINUTE WALK Chamfered edge. Fabricated aluminum message panel with masked and sprayed graphics. FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE ENGINEERED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ENGINEER/OWNER REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. 2 5 Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. 1 5 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 3 4 4 2 2 5 6 7 7 9'-5" 1'-4" 8'-0" 8"8"1'-10" 7" 1 1/4" 2" 1"1" 5 1/4" 5" 4 3/4" 7" 1 1/4" 1'-8" 1 1/2"1/2"1 1/2"3/4" 1'-8" 1" 1" 1 1/2"2" 3/4" 2" eq 2 1/2" eq 9" 7'-6" Trail Map Kiosk with Guide Panel 10 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Date Description Note: Colors Client City of South Bend, Indiana 01/025/24 Submission DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS NOTRE DAMEDOWNTOWNFront View Side View 3/4" = 1'-0" (on 11" x 17" paper) 12.15.23 Submission This drawing is design-intent only. Fabricator is responsible for fabrication and overall level of quality. Any changes in design, materials, fabrication method or other details must be approved by Corbin Design or the Owner. Scale Notes Color Code Sign Type Client Date Description SOUTH BENDCITY OF South Bend Urban Trail Guide Post 415 S Union, 2nd Floor Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-1236 Top View FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE ENGINEERED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ENGINEER/OWNER REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. Masked and sprayed background and graphics. 1 1 Masked and sprayed background and graphics. 3 4 Raised concrete footing. Smooth ﬁnish appearance. Fabricated aluminum cabinet. Painted background and masked/sprayed graphics. Chamfered edge. 2 Dark Blue Yellow Red Soft White White Silver Dark Grey 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 5'-6" 4'-3" 1'-3" 8 1/2" 6"6" 2 1/2" 3 1/4" 4" 2 1/2" 4 1/2" 1 1/4" 2 3/4" 1 1/4" 1 3/4" 2 1/2" Guide Post 11 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This section includes speciﬁ cations related to fabrication and installation of exterior project signage. B. Project Documents: The materials, products, equipment, and performance speciﬁ cations within these documents describe the standard of required function, dimension, appearance, performance, and quality to be met by the Fabricator. 1. Design Intent Drawings contain sign type details. Drawings provided to the Fabricator in PDF format (outlined Adobe Illustrator ﬁ les available upon request). a. Design Intent Drawings and speciﬁ cations are meant for DESIGN INTENT only and are not construction drawings. b. Designers are not licensed Engineers or Architects. The responsibility of interpreting the Design Intent Drawings to engineer and produce structurally sound and safe product(s) is the responsibility of the Fabricator. 2. Sign Location Plans are general in nature and not to scale. They reﬂ ect locations deemed desirable for the effectiveness of the overall wayﬁ nding plan. Sign location plans are provided to the Fabricator in PDF format. 3. The Sign Message Schedule includes sign type, exact messaging, layout details, and provides additional installation or graphic layout information speciﬁ c to each sign location. C. Fabricator’s Responsibilities: 1. Engineer, fabricate, and install all signage and graphics per the Project Documents. 2. Be knowledgeable of relevant federal, state, and local code requirements and be responsible for ensuring that all signs meet current local, state, and federal codes, especially, but not limited to ADA, Building Codes, and Fire/Life Safety codes. 3. Perform complete structural design and engineering of the signs, foundations, and mounting as required for approvals and permits and to protect the Owner. Incorporate all the safety features necessary to adequately support the sign for its intended use and purpose. a. All signs shall meet local, state, and federal codes. b. Engineered shop drawings for project signage shall be reviewed, stamped, and signed by a State of Michigan-registered engineer. c. Shop drawings are to be provided for all exterior sign elements. 4. Engineer all signs, banners, and mounting devices, unless otherwise indicated, to withstand the required wind load (normal to the sign, in addition to the weight of the sign) as speciﬁ ed by ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers, or greater as per local, state, or federal code. 5. Provide all Submittals outlined in theses speciﬁ cations in a timely fashion and according to the agreed upon schedule. 6. Develop graphic layouts of all sign faces using the Design Intent Drawings and messaging from the supplied Sign Message Schedule. 7. Verify signs listed in the Sign Message Schedule match those on the Sign Location Plans. 8. Visit the site prior to starting fabrication to observe existing conditions, verify mounting conditions and space availability, take ﬁ eld measurements, and verify all signage locations with Owner’s Representative. 9. Notify the Designer and Owner’s Representative immediately if any discrepancies exist within Project Documentation or ﬁ eld conditions, before manufacturing the signage. 10. Secure any and all necessary permits for signage installation. 11. Work with the Owner’s Representative to secure any necessary variances. 12. Work with the Owner’s Representative to coordinate with the facilities department, general contractor, and other trades performing work on site. 13. Maintain all project related ﬁ les such that the Owner may reorder additional signs for a minimum of 10 years after the completion of the work. 14. Be responsible for subcontracted work. If subcontractors are retained to perform any portion of the work, the Fabricator is responsible for that work as if they had performed it themselves. 1.2 WARRANTY A. Extend in writing all manufacturers’ warranties. B. Obtain a minimum ﬁ ve (5) year extended warranty on all paint and powder coat applications. C. Obtain a minimum ﬁ ve (5) year warranty on all applied vinyl applications. Vinyl shall not fade excessively, discolor, delaminate, crack, curl, peel, blister, or lose reﬂ ectivity. D. Provide a written full replacement warranty for ﬁ ve (5) years starting from the completion of installation that all signs will be free of defects due to craft work and materials including, but not limited to: 1. Bubbling, chalking, rusting or other disintegration of the sign panel, graphics or of the edges. 2. Corrosion appearing beneath paint surfaces of panels, brackets, posts, or other support assemblies (except as an obvious result of vandalism or other external damage). 3. Corrosion of fasteners. 4. Fading, chalking and discoloration of the colors and ﬁ nishes within the vinyl and paint manufacturer’s stated warranty period. 5. Peeling, delamination, bowing, or warping (“oil canning”). 6. Repair and re-installation of signage due to failed mountings. 7. The assemblies not remaining true and plumb on their supports. E. Repair or replace, including installation, any defective signs or hardware, which develop during the warranty period and repair any damage to other work due to such imperfections at no charge to the Owner and to the Owner’s satisfaction. F. The Fabricator will be required to fully replace all signs that are in error relative to the working documents (sign message schedule and sign type drawings) that were submitted to the Fabricator upon award of contract. 1.3 RIGHTS AND GUARANTEE A. Design Rights: Fabricator is hereby granted limited right to the designs as shown and speciﬁ ed herein for the sole purpose of completing contractual obligations to fabricate and install project signage. Fabricator may not manufacture, reproduce, exhibit, or modify these designs for any other purpose without prior written consent from BOTH the Owner/Owner’s Representative and Corbin Design. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Pre-Fabrication Submittals: Submit the following to the Owner’s Representatives and Designer for review and approval prior to commencing with signage fabrication. 1. Project Schedule of Work: Provide a detailed fabrication and installation schedule. a. Include all pertinent dates and milestones such as submittal delivery dates, required approval dates, fabrication dates, and installation dates. b. Include all lead times for materials and third-party supplied items. c. Allow a minimum of 15 business days for Owner Representative and Designer's review of Pre- Fabrication Submittals with one round of revisions built in, unless otherwise noted within the bid schedule. d. Include submittal delivery dates of Shop Drawings, Samples, Graphic Layouts, etc. 2. Shop Drawings: Detailed engineered shop drawings for each sign type are to be submitted as electronic PDF, no larger than 11"x 17". Final Shop Drawings are to be stamped by an Engineer licensed in the State of Michigan to ensure structural integrity and safety. The shop drawings for each sign type shall illustrate/ describe the following: a. Elevations and cross sections – front, sides, top and back; side sections; internal structure section/ details; enlarged details such as of extrusions, push- through letter mounting, mounting plate, etc.; with all ﬁ nal dimensions and callouts for: 1) Components – construction details/information related to individual elements. 2) Finishes – color, type of product, manufacturer, and sheen. 3) Fonts, graphics speciﬁ cations, and message ﬁ elds. 4) Materials – color, type, gauge, and thickness (including substrates and overlays). b. Exploded view, unless otherwise indicated – isometric view with components, materials, and ﬁ nishes. c. Cross-section of corners – one illustration for each corner condition. Items to be illustrated: seams, joints, layers, internal support, and fasteners. d. Mounting/installation details – provide foundation cross- sections (including hardware), bracket/post details, elevations, materials, ﬁ nishes, and fasteners. e. Electrical details are to be provided for all elements that require electricity. Speciﬁ c items to be listed are: 1) Light source and/or ﬁ xture type and manufacturer 2) Power supply (transformer) 3) Amperage and voltage per sign 4) Electrical service required (source) 5) Electric Eye and Timer information 6) Location of disconnect switch f. Lighting detail – provide an internal view of light ﬁ xtures, LED layout, transformers, external cut-off switch, light sensor, and timer. g. Foundation details – provide detailed foundation details including all concrete and reinforcement speciﬁ cations. h. Engineering for wind load. i. Removable panels (where applicable). j. Identify any dimensional or other changes in the overall sign required by virtue of the fabrication materials, techniques, and/or engineering. 3. Samples: Submit three (3) 5" x 5" samples of each material listed in the Design Intent material speciﬁ cations using actual substrate materials for review and approval. One will be returned, one kept by the Owner’s Representative, and one kept in the Designer’s records. a. Label the back of every sample with the project name, sample designation, and fabricator name. b. The Owner’s Representative and Designer reserve the right to reject any sample and require additional samples as necessary to obtain ﬁ nal approval. c. Submit three 12"x12" to-scale sample segments of the ﬁ nal insert artwork for exterior pedestrian maps. 4. Graphic Layouts: Provide a prooﬁ ng document of ﬁ nal production graphic layouts for every sign face to verify fonts, line breaks, character and word 12 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS spacing, interline spacing, and adherence to Design Intent Drawing layouts and Sign Message Schedule information. a. The proofs are to be scaled production art ﬁ les, not full sized. b. Layouts are to be organized by sign type and by sign number within each sign type group. c. Each layout is to be identiﬁ ed with the corresponding sign number. d. Submittals that do not follow these organization requirements may be rejected without review until corrected. B. During Fabrication Submittals: 1. Fabricator is required to maintain the Project Schedule detailing fabrication and installation timelines, submitting weekly updates as changes occur. 2. Upon request, Fabricator is to submit photo documentation of signage at various stages of fabrication and installation. Review of these photos does not rule out rejection of the sign during the punch list if they do not meet fabrication requirements. C. Post-Fabrication Submittals: Upon completion of the initial installation, the following are to be submitted to the Owner’s Representative. 1. Maintenance instructions and manuals for all sign components (lighting, paint, etc.), along with ﬁ nal amended shop drawings, as-installed sign location plans and approved graphic layout documents. 2. Instructions for maintenance and waxing of painted, powder coated, and ﬁ berglass elements. 3. Templates for all insert-based signs, utilizing standard software for the Owner’s use in printing replacement inserts. 4. One (1) pint of each ﬁ nish paint color for touch-up purposes. 5. Labeled, spare keys to master keyed locks on directory or kiosk signage. 6. Warranty documentation, as outlined above. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. The materials, products, equipment, and performance speciﬁ cations described within, establish a high-quality standard of required function, dimension, appearance, performance, and quality to be met by the Fabricator. B. Materials used for this project shall be new materials, not reconditioned. C. Fabricator shall only use workforce skilled and experienced with the products, fabrication methods, and installation requirements outlined for this project. D. Fabrication and installation are to withstand severe abuse and souvenir theft vandalism, but not less than the equivalent of resisting simple hand implements and tools (screwdrivers, knives, coins, keys, and similar items), and adult physical force. It is the fabricator’s responsibility to suggest alternate fabrication or installation methods, should they be deemed necessary to hinder theft or vandalism. E. Regulatory Requirements: Signage shall meet or exceed requirements of all current applicable local, state, and federal codes, including but not limited to: 1. MUTCD standards manual, (current edition); 2. 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, including local modiﬁ cations and amendments; and 3. All local, state, and federal building and ﬁ re codes as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Approved manufacturers include: 1. Acrylic Polyurethane Paint: Matthews Paint Company or Akzo Nobel 2. Acrylic Sheets: Rohm and Hass Co, Acrylite or equivalent 3. Adhesive Silicone: Dow Corning or equivalent 4. Adhesive Tape: Polyfoam or “Isotac” by 3M or equivalent 5. Banner Hanging System: Banner Saver 6. Channel letter system: Let-R-Edge or equivalent 7. Electronic Message Centers: Daktronics, Watchﬁ re, Vantage LED or equivalent 8. Exterior Extrusions: SignComp, Charleston Manufacturing, LLC, Signal-Tech, or equivalent 9. Exterior Perforated Vinyl: 3M 10. Exterior Tactile signs: Gravoply or equivalent 11. Exterior Vinyl: 3M or Oracal 12. Fiberglass Embedded Panel: Pannier Graphics 13. High Pressure Laminate: Folia, i-Zone, Trespa 14. LED lighting system: General Electric, Principal LED, Philips, US LED or equivalent 15. Panaﬂ ex: 3M or equivalent 16. Powder Coating: PPG Duranar or Akzo Nobel Interpon 17. Proprietary sign frame systems: 2/90 Sign Systems, APCO Signs, Appenx, ASI Sign Systems Inc., Modulex, Takeform, Vista System 18. Reﬂ ective Digital Print: Sherine Industries or other equivalent 3M certiﬁ ed digital printer 19. Stainless Steel Strapping System: Band-It or equivalent 2.2 MATERIALS A. Acrylic sheet: varying colors and thicknesses as noted on Design Intent Drawings. Translucent bright white cast acrylic (7328) is recommended for push-through copy and graphics. Translucent dull white cast acrylic (2447) may be used in instances where a bright white appearance is not desired. Opaque bright white cast acrylic (7508) is recommended for non-illuminated copy and graphics. B. Adhesive vinyl: opaque color, reﬂ ective color, translucent color, and transparent color. C. Aluminum: suitable for ornamental work. Finish to be smooth and free of imperfections. Alloy based upon structural requirements of the signage design. Aluminum panels to be .125" minimum thickness unless otherwise speciﬁ ed. D. Day/Night acrylic: Acrylite Day/Night, Casacryl or equivalent as noted within the Design Intent Drawings. E. Day/Night perforated vinyl: 3M Dual-Color Film (Series 3635); screen printed, or inkjet printed with solvent inks complying with 3M printing speciﬁ cations. It is recommended to use this vinyl on the ﬁ rst surface of clear acrylic with a white diffuser vinyl on the reverse side. F. Electric Eye and/or Timer as indicated by the Owner’s Representative. G. Exterior grade paint: acrylic polyurethane paint in solid and metallic colors with primer and Super Satin Clearcoat ﬁ nish. H. Fiberglass panels with embedded artwork are to be fabricated using 1/8" thick ﬁ berglass panel with permanently embedded digital graphics. The panel must be a solid, one-piece panel with all graphic elements inseparable from the ﬁ berglass in which they are embedded. I. Fonts/Typefaces: Fonts used within the Designer’s programs were purchased by and are licensed to the Designer. It is the responsibility of the fabricator to purchase the speciﬁ ed licensed fonts for use within this program. See the Design Intent typography page for the speciﬁ c fonts. J. High pressure laminate: Digital graphic surface papers encapsulated with melamine resins are pressed over a portion of recycled post-consumer kraft paper core sheets impregnated with phenolic resin. These sheets are bonded under pressures greater than 1200 pounds per square inch and at temperatures approaching 300°F (149°C). The 0.040" backs are sanded to facilitate bonding to other substrates. K. Illumination: per Design Intent Drawings, as LED or high-output ﬂ uorescent lamps with 800 MA, exterior UL rated electronic ballasts per speciﬁ cations. Speciﬁ cations for T-8 lamps are speciﬁ c to the 60,000 hour T-8 lamp. L. Matthew’s Paint reﬂ ective white paint or 3M Matte White Light Enhancement Film. M. Miscellaneous mounting hardware: including but not limited to stainless or corrosion resistant screws, bolts, and hinges, adhesives, and stainless-steel cable. N. Perforated aluminum plate: varying hole patterns as speciﬁ ed in Design Intent Drawings. O. Printed graphics shall all be printed at a minimum of 1200 DPI using exterior grade UV inks. P. Structural Steel: galvanized rolled steel or equal as required to meet structural requirements. 2.3 SUBSTITUTIONS: A. Use of an "equivalent" product manufacture must be clearly identiﬁ ed in the fabricator's quote and shop drawings. B. No substitution will be considered unless the Owner’s Representative and Designer have received written request for approval. 13 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS C. Equal or better equipment or method may be recommended, but fabricator will be required to provide full documentation, upon request, establishing such a substitution’s equality or superiority as measured in compliance with the visual design intent, cost, ease of maintenance, and performance. D. The Owner’s Representative and Designer’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be ﬁ nal. 2.4 FABRICATION A. Details on Design Intent Drawings indicate a design approach for sign structure but do not include all fabrication details required for the complete structural integrity of the signs, including consideration for static, dynamic and erection loads during handling, erecting, and service at the installed locations. B. General: 1. It is intended that the workmanship be of the highest quality obtainable by the respective trades and crafts experienced in the fabrication of architectural signs. 2. Fabricate signage such that major components of the sign can be removed and replaced with similar components. Incorporate this changeability such that it does not promote vandalism but can be done by a qualiﬁ ed maintenance crew. 3. Within fabrication tolerances, allow for expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature changes as appropriate to the project location. C. Fonts/Typefaces: 1. All tactile and braille characters must meet current ADA code requirements. 2. Letter height/cap height is based upon the height of the capital letter “E” or any capital character that has a ﬂ at top and base. 3. Under no circumstances are typefaces to be electronically distorted (“squeezed” or “extended”) for purposes of ﬁ tting to the speciﬁ ed sign. This includes (but is not limited to) stretching, squeezing, tilting, outlining, or shadowing. 4. Ligatures are to be turned off. 5. Apostrophes and quotation marks are to be used, not footmarks and inches. Note there is a difference in most fonts. 6. Fabricator to reference spacing and layout examples within the Design Intent Drawing package. 7. Fabricator is responsible for correcting any typesetting errors that may be necessary. D. Sign Faces: 1. Sign faces to be fabricated using aluminum of varying thicknesses, as speciﬁ ed on Design Intent Drawings, with a minimum thickness of .125" unless otherwise noted. 2. Any sign faces smaller than 8' by 20' are to be fabricated from 1 piece of seamless material. 3. Any sign faces larger than 8' by 20' are to follow Welded Joint speciﬁ cations. Joints must be ﬁ lled and ground smooth so there is no visible seam. 4. Non-illuminated sign faces are to have lettering and graphics created as surface-applied vinyl typography unless otherwise noted in the Design Intent Drawings. 5. Acrylic faces are to be of sufﬁ cient thickness to preclude bowing or distortion within frames. E. Push-through copy: 1. Routed push-through copy from a single sheet of acrylic. Letters and shapes that are routed out and bonded to a separate acrylic sheet are not acceptable. 2. Exposed acrylic edges are to be ﬁ nished such that no saw marks are visible. 3. Acrylic to have a minimum thickness of 3/8". 4. Acrylic to be pushed through ﬂ ush evenly to 3/32" unless otherwise noted on design drawing. 5. Acrylic is to be attached to the interior of the sign using mechanical fasteners and silicon. 6. All letter knock-outs (interior of letter forms) are to be stud mounted through the acrylic. 7. Acceptable spacing between the push-through acrylic and the cutout aluminum is 1/32" for copy 12" or smaller. Copy larger than 12" may have alternate spacing to allow for the change in material expansion. 8. The edges and corners of routed letterforms shall be sharp and true. Letterforms with nicked, cut, ragged, rounded (positive or negative) corners, and similar disﬁ gurements will not be acceptable. F. Fasteners: 1. Conceal all fasteners except for access panels or where approved otherwise by Owner’s Representative and Designer. Access panel fasteners are to be stainless steel, tamper resistant, counter-sunk ﬂ ush screws, painted to match adjacent ﬁ nish. 2. All hardware and fasteners within reach shall be vandal resistant. 3. To prevent electrolysis, separate all ferrous and non-ferrous materials with a non-conductive gasket or barrier and utilize stainless steel fasteners as required. 4. Pop rivets are not acceptable on the exterior of the sign cabinet. G. Welded joints: 1. Exposed welded joints must be ﬁ lled and ground smooth so there is no seam visible when painted. 2. Dimensional and structural welding defects will not be accepted, including but not limited to: poor weld contours, including excessive bead convexity and reinforcement, and considerable concavity or undersized welds; cracks; undercutting; porosity; incomplete fusion; inadequate penetration; spatter; and non-metallic inclusions. 3. Welding is to be performed by AWS (or similar) certiﬁ ed personnel, following AWS Standard Welding Procedure Speciﬁ cations (SWPSs) for steel, aluminum, and stainless steel as appropriate. H. Non-welded joints: 1. Signs must have a tight, hairline-type appearance, without gaps. Provide sufﬁ cient fastenings to preclude looseness, racking, or similar movement. 2. Visible metal joints must adhere to a ﬁ t tolerance of .01". I. Channel letters: 1. Raceways are not acceptable unless speciﬁ cally noted on the Design Intent Drawing or if approved by the Owner. a. Approved raceways must be painted the same color as the wall on which the raceway will be mounted. 2. Acrylic must ﬁ t snuggly into the letter return. 3. Returns on Channel letters two feet or greater in height shall be fabricated with a minimum of .080" thick aluminum. 4. Returns on Channel letters under two feet in height shall be a minimum of .063" aluminum. 5. Jewel trim is not acceptable, unless speciﬁ cally called out in the Design Intent Drawings. 6. Non-illuminated Channel Letters: a. Non-illuminated faces must be a minimum of .125" thick aluminum. 7. Illuminated Channel Letters: a. Face-lit channel letter backers must be a minimum of .080" thick aluminum or greater as required by engineering. b. Face-lit channel letters mounted on the ﬁ rst or second story of a building shall be trimless. c. Face-lit channel letters installed on the third ﬂ oor or higher of a building may use a low-proﬁ le trim cap. 8. Low proﬁ le Illuminated Channel Letters: a. Letters fabricated out of white translucent acrylic (usually 30 to 40mm thick) with a routed cavity in the back of each letter for LED's illumination to be installed. These letters typically have an aluminum backer. b. Letters may be face, side, or back-lit or any combination of the three based upon the Design Intent Drawings. c. Letters must be evenly illuminated throughout the acrylic without hotspots or shadows. J. Drain holes: 1. Provide drain holes as needed to prevent accumulation of water within signs. 2. Holes must be inconspicuous and located such that drainage does not occur onto signs, bases, or other surfaces subject to staining. 3. Provide internal system of bafﬂ es to prevent “light leaks” through drain holes of illuminated signs. 4. Use color-coordinated stainless steel bug mesh screen over drain holes or vents. K. Painting: 1. Sign panels shall be appropriately pre-drilled/pre-cut before priming and painting or coating. 2. Metal surfaces are to be painted per the most recent Matthews Paint or Akzo Nobel product bulletins. 3. Paint preparation of all metal surfaces of the sign to include removal of all scratches and imperfections, sanding and chemical etching. 4. Substrate cleaning, preparation, paint application and paint thickness to be in strict compliance with Matthews Paint or Akzo Nobel published recommendations and product bulletins. 5. Aluminum and Steel surfaces to be properly covered with a primer. 6. Acceleration of the drying process and use of accelerants are not allowed. 7. All paint and powder coat ﬁ nishes to be a satin ﬁ nish unless otherwise noted in the Design Intent Drawings. 8. All painted surfaces to have a clearcoat ﬁ nish to add UV protection and protection from the elements. 9. Finished work shall be uniform, crisp, accurate, visibly free from ﬂ ow lines, streaks, bleeding, blisters, cracking, peeling or other imperfections, without over spray, or rounded corners. 10. Mask & Spray: All masking shall be executed with a digitally cut vinyl mask which has an adhesive speciﬁ cally designed for clean removal when promptly removed after painting and curing cycles. a. No hand-cut masks shall be used. b. Finished edges of masked graphics or copy shall be true, clean, and visibly free from overspray. L. Clear Coat: 1. A compatible protective UV/ Anti-Grafﬁ ti Clearcoat shall be applied to all painted surfaces. Fabricator to verify all product warranties and compatibility with applied to surfaces. M. Silk-screen, digital printing, and vinyl copy: 1. All letterforms, symbols or graphics shall be reproduced either by photographic or computer-generated means. 2. Cutting shall be done such that edges and corners of ﬁ nished letterforms will be straight, sharp and true. 3. Letterforms with nicked, cut, ragged, rounded corners, and similar disﬁ gurements will not be acceptable. 4. Copy is to match the sheen of the copy panel background (satin). 5. Surface of graphics shall be uniform in color ﬁ nish, and free from striping, pinholes, and other imperfections. 6. Images shall be uniform in color and ink thickness. 7. Use only weather-resistant coating materials that are compatible with substrates. 8. Silk-screened images shall be executed with photo- processed screens prepared from original electronic art. 9. Silk-screening shall be highest quality, with sharp lines and no sawtooths or uneven ink coverage. 14 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 10. Images shall be free from squeegee marks and lines resulting from improper print stroke or screen off-contact. N. Vinyl Sheeting: 1. Non-Reﬂ ective a. Single Vinyl Product: All vinyl sheeting, inks and overlays shall maintain the same manufacturer and required speciﬁ cations. Mixing products, processes or materials from different manufactures that voids warranties is not permitted. 2. Reﬂ ective Sheeting: a. Single Vinyl Product: All vinyl sheeting, inks and overlays shall maintain the same manufacturer and required speciﬁ cations. Mixing products, processes, or materials from different manufactures voids warranties and is not permitted. b. 3M Certiﬁ ed Fabricator: Reﬂ ective Vinyl Printing shall be performed by a current accredited 3M Certiﬁ ed Fabricator or 3M Certiﬁ ed Digital Fabricator, which includes an annual onsite audit of manufacturing facilities, ensuring correct materials and processes are being used. Certiﬁ cation shall guarantee that the product will be covered by 3M MCS Trafﬁ c Warranty. c. Use 3M High Intensity Reﬂ ective Sheeting or approved equal that meets MUTCD requirements for Community Wayﬁ nding Signage (MUTCD Section 2D.50). 3. Perforated Sheeting: a. Pre-perforated product with manufacturer’s guarantee for function and warranty. O. Illumination & Electrical: 1. Perform the complete electrical design for illuminated signs. a. Illuminated signs shall be designed by an electrical engineer. b. Illuminated signs shall be fabricated and wired to be compliant with current UL listing requirements. c. Illuminated signs shall be UL Certiﬁ ed. d. Internal illumination is required to provide adequate and even illumination over the face of the sign without hot spots or shadows. 2. Fabricator to verify location of power and electrical feed with the Owner’s Representative prior to sign fabrication. 3. The disconnect switch is to be located in an inconspicuous location, not visible from the primary face(s) of the sign or the street. 4. All internally illuminated signs are to have a master timer with photoelectric eye on/off control to turn the sign on at night and off in the morning, and on during dark conditions. a. Location of timer to be coordinated with and approved by the Owner’s Representative, building owner/facilities department. b. Illuminated signs must be connected to a building timer/photocell, not on individual timers & photocells. 5. All internally illuminated signs and channel letters shall be painted white on the interior using Matthews’ reﬂ ective white paint or shall be lined with 3M’s Matte White Light Enhancement Film, to enhance and evenly distribute light. 6. Provide concealed access panel in an accessible location on all internally illuminated sign cabinets. Panels are to be ﬂ ush, lightproof, and watertight. 7. Internally illuminated signs are to have adequate internal system of ventilation to assure a uniform dissipation of heat from electrical components of electrically powered and illuminated signs, heat (solar) absorption by sign and other sources. 8. Any openings in exterior surfaces must be internally bafﬂ ed to prevent light leaks and prevent entry of rain, snow, wind-blown debris, and other foreign matter, and are to be covered with color-coordinated insect screen on the interior of the face. 9. House all electrical components within sign cabinets, except for remote transformers as dictated by the Owner’s Representative. All wiring and raceways within the sign are to be completely enclosed. 10. Transformers for channel letters shall be remote transformers wherever possible. a. If remote transformers are not applicable, then all electrical components shall be contained within the channel letter itself. b. Remote transformers must be located within a location easily accessible for servicing without disturbing or interrupting room functions. 11. Illumination to be provided by LED or ﬂ uorescent lamps as speciﬁ ed on design drawings. a. Internally illuminated channel letters shall be illuminated using LED, unless otherwise noted on the design drawings. b. Signs wired with high output lamps are to include spring-loaded static strips between each lamp. 12. LEDs or other internal hardware must not be visible through translucent letterforms and graphics. 13. Test and verify all illumination within the shop environment prior to shipping signs to site. P. Labels: Only labels required by law are permitted on the exterior of the sign face. 1. Labels shall be located in a position as discreet as possible. 2. Labels shall not be on the primary messaging faces or street facing side of the sign, unless dictated so by the local ordinance. 3. No other labels are permitted on the signs. 4. Fabricator contact information may be placed inside the sign on the access panel. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Pack, wrap, crate, bundle, box, bag, or otherwise package, handle, transport, and store all fabricated work as necessary to provide protection from damage. B. Provide clear and legible identifying information on all product packaging to ensure proper on-site identiﬁ cation and installation. C. Fabricator to coordinate the delivery and secure storage of signage with the Owner’s Representative. D. Recommend covering all sign faces with a low-tack protective vinyl cover, to be removed after installation. This is to help minimize minor scratches and nicks that happen during unpacking and installation. 3.2 DEMOLITION A. Fabricator is required to remove all existing signs as noted in the included Demolition plan and/or as identiﬁ ed in the Project Documents B. Fabricator is to remove all below grade footings and foundations completely, ﬁ ll with compacted soil, and repair landscaping. . C. For exterior wall mounted signs and individual letters, Fabricator is to remove the sign, ﬁ ll holes, power wash the façade and touch-up paint as required. D. Electrical connections are to be properly terminated for demoed illuminated signs. E. Fabricator is responsible for disposal of demolished signage. Recycling is recommended. Open dumping is prohibited. Coordinate with Owner’s Representative. F. Fabricator to repair and bring to consistent look with surrounding area any areas or surfaces damaged or left exposed in an unﬁ nished condition due to the removal of a sign. 3.3 PERMITS AND VARIANCES: A. Research relevant local code requirements and honor the same in fabrication and installation. B. Secure any and all necessary permits for signage installation. Coordinate with the Owner's Representative to secure variances, should any be required. C. Coordinate with the Owner's Representative to have all underground utilities properly located and marked. Any damage to below-grade utilities or structures for which the Owner or Owner’s Representative has provided adequate location information is the responsibility of the Fabricator. 3.4 INSTALLATION A. General: 1. The ﬁ nal Sign Message Schedule (or annotated layouts) and Sign Location Plan shall be consulted together to determine the precise location for each sign. Fabricator is to review any necessary adjustments and ﬁ nal locations with the Owner/ Owner's Representative. 2. If installation subcontractors are utilized, the Fabricator must provide a company representative to act as on-site supervisor through the duration of the installation process to oversee any subcontracted installation work. 3. Fabricator to maintain current signage and directional information during installation in order to continue to provide proper wayﬁ nding. This can be done through the use of temporary signs or vinyl over existing sign faces. 4. Fabricator to provide a site logistics plan indicating the work areas, proposed equipment, and power sources, extent and duration of street closures, and schedule time/dates of the respective sign installations. This schedule is to be updated on a weekly basis if changes occur. B. Locating Signs: 1. Fabricator’s installers must have applicable understanding of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (ADA) mounting guidelines, city zoning and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, general sign locating practices, and any particular unique installations. 2. Installers are to follow the regulations, noted guidelines, custom notes within the Sign Message Schedule, and architectural details around an installation location for the best visual placement. 3. Keep a reasonable distance from protruding objects. 4. Any signage that is improperly located is to be moved to the proper location, and all repairs to wall surfaces and signage are to be handled by the Fabricator. 5. If the installers are unable to make a decision about any sign locations, they shall contact the Designer, providing a graphic representation of the questionable area, or contact the Owner’s Representative for on-site options. If there is a code requirement regarding the sign location, the installer must notify the Owner’s Representative of the requirement. C. Mounting: 1. Ensure every building-mounted sign location has the necessary blocking for safe and secure mounting. Where additional blocking is needed, recommend changes and additional associated costs, and receive approval prior to beginning installation. 2. Ground signs are to be mounted on J-bolt footings or breakaway bases, centered on the concrete base or footing, unless otherwise speciﬁ ed in the Design Intent Drawings or required by code. 3. All bolts, nuts, washers, and other fasteners shall match the sign material and ﬁ nish. a. If fastening dissimilar materials stainless steel fasteners shall be used, 300 series is preferred. Galvanized steel is acceptable only if all exposed 15 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FABRICATION SPECIFICATIONS surfaces are properly sealed/coated to prevent corrosion. 4. Fabricator is required to specify mounting hardware and anchoring per the engineering of the signs. The visual appearance of the sign is not to be compromised from that shown in the Design Intent Drawings. 5. Install all signage products such that there are no misalignments between visible components. Sign elements intended to be removable or changeable after installation must function as intended without binding, sticking, or blocking. 6. All signs to be mounted level and true, and within the guidelines of applicable local, state, and federal codes including, but not limited to, the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (ADA) and ﬁ re/life safety codes, where applicable. 7. If signs are to be installed in a parking garage where the structural elements are not level due to the grade of the garage, the Owner is to decide whether the sign should be mounted level or aligned with the structural elements. D. Electrical: 1. The Owner or Owner’s Representative will be responsible for providing a power source to within 10 feet of the base of each sign requiring power (either at grade or below grade). 2. If a power source does not exist within 10 feet of an illuminated sign location, the Fabricator is to coordinate with the Owner/Owner’s Representative, the means and methods necessary to pull power, such as sub-contracting a certiﬁ ed electrician. 3. Fabricator to identify preferred junction locations with the Owner or Owner's Representative. 4. Power is to be 120 or 277 (LED illumination should be 120) volts at 60 cycles unless otherwise noted by the Owner’s Representative. Fabricator to conﬁ rm based upon location source with the Owner’s Representative. 5. Manipulate the existing conduit to its proper location, install an external disconnect, extend the conduit through the concrete base (or posts) to align with the point of hookup, and run the power supply through it. 6. Conduit running from the disconnect to the sign shall travel within the concrete foundation directly into the sign, not on the foundation's surface. 7. Perform ﬁ nal hook-up and verify proper working order of illuminated signage. This may not be an excluded service from the quote. E. Masonry/Footings: 1. All concrete bases for signage are to be poured in place from thoroughly mixed and agitated concrete. 2. Footings are to extend beneath the frost line, or deeper to meet local code. 3. All footings or bases should be poured within a form and level with grade unless otherwise speciﬁ ed in the Design Intent Drawings or as speciﬁ ed by state or local code. 4. Foundation/footings should not extend above grade more than 2", unless otherwise indicated in Design Intent Drawings or required by state or local code. 5. Foundation/footings with exposed edges shall be ﬁ nished with a bevel or rounded edge to prevent chipping. 6. It’s recommended that the concrete be ﬂ oated by machine or hand before ﬁ nishing in order to embed larger aggregates, especially when part of the footing or base extends above ground. 7. Concrete surface shall have a smooth or brushed ﬁ nish grade appearance. Match the ﬁ nish appearance of connecting concrete surfaces when applicable. 8. All concrete bases and footings shall be edged to break any bond with the form and create a neat appearance. All forms should be removed once the concrete has properly cured. 9. Provide the necessary templates, mounting plates, and hardware for concrete and masonry bases. 10. All masonry (concrete block, poured concrete, brick, slab, veneer, mortar, etc.) is to be properly treated and protected to maintain the structural integrity of the masonry work with exposure to all environmental conditions found at the site. For exposed or visible masonry, this shall include the application of protective sealers or similar ﬁ nishes to diminish the effects of close-proximity sprinklers or irrigation systems. 11. Wet concrete with footers and posts must fully cure in place before signage is installed on the footers or mounted to the posts. F. Landscaping & Grading: 1. Landscaping around newly installed signs shall meet all local and state code requirements. 2. Landscaping speciﬁ cations identiﬁ ed in the Design Intent Drawings shall be met. 3. All grades surrounding new signage shall ensure positive drainage. 4. Signs within hardscape areas must be ﬁ nished evenly with the existing hardscape surface and colored to match. 5. Fabricator shall work with Owner’s Representative to ensure existing sprinkler heads are adjusted to avoid water contact with newly installed signs. 6. Signs within softscape areas, and their bases/posts (regulatory sign posts excluded), should be protected from routine landscape maintenance by the following methods: a. Landscaping bed: minimum 1' wide from each direction around a sign, 6" deep, with aluminum edging and ﬁ lled with material to match existing landscaping materials. b. Concrete pad: added around each concrete base or sign post. c. Stone bed: minimum 2' wide from each sign face, 6" deep, with 1/8" x 4" mill ﬁ nished aluminum edging. Stone type to be coordinated with Owner’s Representative and or match existing landscaping stone. G. Completion of installation: 1. Fabricator is to remove any protective covering, tape, or installation hardware. 2. Fabricator is then to clean the sign per the manufacturer recommendations, ensuring that sign is clean from dirt, stains, ﬁ ngerprints, tape residue, etc. 3. All exposed hardware is to be touch-up painted on site as required, immediately following installation prior to punch list. 4. All minor blemishes or marring are to be repaired such that the repairs are imperceptible. Components having permanent, non-removable scratches or defects are to be replaced completely. H. Site Safety and Restoration: 1. Fabricators are responsible for their own safety during the installation period. 2. Maintain a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicular trafﬁ c during the installation period, following OSHA safety standards as necessary. 3. Keep the Owner’s premises and the adjoining premises, driveways, and streets clean and clear. 4. Job site shall be left safe, neat, and clean at the completion of each day’s operation. 5. In addition to maintaining old or temporary signs for their directional or informational purposes, Fabricator is to maintain signage that meets or exceeds MUTCD and local standards during the installation period. 6. At the completion of work, remove all rubbish, tools, equipment, and surplus materials, from and about the premises, and leave the site as originally found. 7. Repair or correct damage to other contractors’ work resulting from sign installation work. 3.5 INSPECTIONS & PUNCH LIST A. Finished work shall be of highest architectural fabrication quality to pass eye-level examination and scrutiny. Scratches, paint drips, sags, poor welds, and other visual defects are not acceptable. B. Owner/Owner's Representative reserves the right to inspect work in the fabrication shop in progress and before it is shipped to the job site for installation. C. Owner's Representative reserves the right to conduct a Punch List, which may include, but is not limited to, review of the following items: 1. Adherence to Design Intent Drawings, graphic layouts, and shop drawings 2. Sign location 3. Foundation ﬁ nish 4. Light leaks 5. Damage to sign from installation 6. Completion of scope of work 7. Errors and/or deﬁ ciencies a. Based on the Punch List report the Fabricator may be required to make corrections or replacements in order to complete their contracted scope of work. D. If the Fabricator agrees to a timeline for a scheduled Punch List trip, and then does not complete their scope of work in time, requiring the trip to be delayed, the Fabricator will be responsible for charges associated in rescheduling the trip. E. Fully replace all signs that are in error relative to the working documents (ﬁ nal sign message schedule and design drawings). F. Correct any installation misalignments at no charge. G. The Fabricator’s onsite representative is to complete a walk through with the Owner’s Representative immediately following installation to identify any errors, such as construction or installation issues. Such errors are to be corrected in a timely manner, and to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative. END OF SECTION (South Trail Head) East Lasalle Avenue and North Michigan Street W LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTH Museum of Art5 MINUTE WALK5 MINUTE WALKCentury CenterLASALLEAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK Notre Dame 32 MINUTE WALK Notre Dame34 MINUTE WALKNotre Dame 32 MINUTE WALK South Face North FaceMuseum of Art 5 MINUTE WALK 5 MINUTE WALK Century Center Notre Dame 34 MINUTE WALK South Face North Face East FaceWest Face1 1a 1a 1b 1b 1b LASALLEAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK 1 MINUTE WALK Destination NF SF NF SF WF EF WF EF Notre Dame32 MINUTE WALKDowntown3 MINUTE WALKEast FaceWest FaceLASALLE AVE MICHIGAN STAPPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATIONS Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location.LASALLEAVENUELASALLEAVENUEMICHIGANSTREETMICHIGANSTREET North Hill Street and E Lasalle Avenue W LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTH HILLSTREETDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK 2 2 NF SF WF EF South Face North Face East FaceWest FaceLASALLE AVEHILL ST2 Downtown 11 MINUTE WALK Downtown 11 MINUTE WALK Notre Dame23 MINUTE WALKNotre Dame23 MINUTE WALKAPPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATION Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location.LASALLEAVENUEHILLSTREET South Bend Avenue and North Hill Street SOUTH BEND AVEW LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTH N HILL STSOUTH BENDAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK 3 3 3 HILL STSOUTH BEND AVE APPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATION Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location. NEF SWF Northeast FaceSouthwest FaceDowntown15 MINUTE WALKNotre Dame18 MINUTE WALKSOUTH BENDAVENUEHILLSTREET South Bend Avenue and N Notre Dame Avenue SOUTH BEND AVE W LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTHNOTRE DAME AVENOTRE DAMEDOWNTOWNNOTRE DAMEAVENUEDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK 4 4a 4b Downtown 24 MINUTE WALK Notre Dame 11 MINUTE WALK South Face North Face Northeast Face Southwest Face NF NEF SF SWF APPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATIONS Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location. 4a 4b NOTRE DAMEAVENUESOUTH BENDAVENUE N Notre Dame Avenue and Howard Street W LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTH HOWARDSTREETDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 1 MINUTE WALK 5 5Downtown27 MINUTE WALKNotre Dame7 MINUTE WALKNorth Face West FaceSouth Face East FaceNotre Dame 7 MINUTE WALK Downtown 27 MINUTE WALK HOWARD ST NOTRE DAME AVE5 EFWF NF SF APPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATION Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location.HOWARDSTREETNOTRE DAMEAVENUE North Notr e Dame Av enue and Angela Boulevar d (North Trail Head) W LASALLE AVE CAMPEAU ST N HILL STNOTRE DAME AVESOUTH BEND AVENORTHN NOTRE DAME AVEE ANGELA BLVD ANGELABOULEVARDDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND TOUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Destination 0 MINUTE WALK 0 MINUTE WALK Destination Notre Dame 34 MINUTE WALK 2 MINUTE WALK Eddy Street Eddy Street2 MINUTE WALK34 MINUTE WALKDowntown SBDowntown South Bend 34 MINUTE WALK South Face North Face Notre Dame2 MINUTE WALK34 MINUTE WALKDowntown SBEast FaceWest Face6 6 6 NF WF EF SF APPROXIMATE SIGN LOCATION Contractor must refer to project construction documents and coordinate with City for ﬁnal location.NOTRE DAMEAVENUEANGELABOULEVARD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date: 6/3/24 Name: Charlie Brach Department of Public Works – Engineering Division BPW Date: 6/11/24 Phone Extension: 9246 Required Prior to Submittal to Board BPW Attorney X Attorney Name Dept. 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Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name N/A New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name 122-040C ND-DTSB Trail Wayfinding Signs Project Number PROJ451 Funding Source Fund 217 Account No. PR#00033300 Amount N/A Terms of Contract Base Bid Special Contract Provisions N/A Purpose/Description Opening of bids for the fabrication and installation of Wayfinding Signs for the ND-DTSB Trail For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: