9905--PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNAGE W/ INSTALLATION

for visitors at the site. This project is in response to a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) finding that requires immediate remediation. This is a GSA Schedule procurement for exterior architectural signage and ancillary services including design, programing, site survey and utility marking prior to installation in accordance with state of Virginia legislation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VHA Technical Information Library (TIL) codes and standards. Design manuals (18-10) and Specifications (18-01) can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. For the purpose of this contract, please utilize the information found with TIL PG 18-10 Signage and Wayfinding Manual, Section 3.5 (Exterior Signage) and Section 2.3 (Mandatory VA Policy & Directive Signage) to inform bid proposals. The scope of this project includes removal of designated existing aged signage, signage design and programming, underground utility surveying and marking, providing/installing matching single post signs to match facility standards and accommodate facility needs to include matching hardware, wayfinding, site walkthroughs/verification of site conditions, submission of a Signage Location Plan keyed to a Sign Message Schedule, shop drawings, and a design concept/material finishes/colors and graphics package are to be provided as part of this contract. The Hampton VA Medical Center has established a new sign standard and has implemented it as part of various projects and renovations. That approved sign standard shall be followed and maintained for all work under the resulting contract for a consistent and interchangeable system for the healthcare facility. The proposed signage and wayfinding package shall be in compliance to meet Department of Veterans Affairs Technical Information Library s (VA TIL) Signage & Wayfinding Guidelines. This project requires a vendor with significant experience providing ancillary services including wayfinding analysis, programming, and installation. 1.0a REPLACEMENT AVAILABILITY All signs must be American made and under standard warranties. All work shall be closely coordinated with the designated VA personnel. The various phases shall be closely supervised by the design/build contractor and regular on-site planning meetings between all parties are mandatory. 1.0b ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES It is important to the VA that the vendor and the products provided are manufactured with sustainability and environmental attributes in mind. Aluminum and extruded products for interior and exterior should feature 75% recycled content or higher. 1.1 DELIVERY AND STORAGE A. Deliver materials to job site in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer s name, and project title marked thereon. Protect materials from damage. B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage, and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary. C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed. D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities. 1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): B209-01.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate. B221-05.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and tubes. C. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec): MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified. MIL-P-46144C..............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate. D. Federal Highway Administration Manuals on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways. E. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) F. VA Technical Information Library (VA TIL)-Signage and Wayfinding Guideline 1.3 MINIMUM SIGN REQUIREMENTS Exterior Signage (Refer to Attached Drawings for Sign System Standards and Signage Specification document 101400-2021-01). All proposals must meet requirements of both: All aluminum extrusions MUST contain 75% recycled content. Aluminum Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209). Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221M (B221). Post and Panel minimum sign cabinet depth 3.25 All aluminum extrusions MUST contain 75% recycled content. Post and Panel minimum sign cabinet depth 3.25 Posts: 3 ¾ Round Black Posts w/ Key Slot Post & Panel Mounting: Direct Burial w/concrete footing and above ground concrete pad. Breakaway Posts or equal Provide surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics. Type Style: Helvetica Medium and Helvetica Medium Condensed. Initial caps or all caps, as indicated in Sign Message Schedule. Post & Panel Mounting: Direct Burial w/concrete footing and above ground concrete pad. Baked Enamel or Powder Coat Finish: After cleaning and pretreating, apply manufacturer s standard two (2) coat baked-on finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.05 mm (2 mils). Breakaway Posts or equal for Single Posts Construct Sign of extruded Aluminum System Including the Following Integral Features: Water relief channel, integral flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to posts with minimum 3 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness. Weld post caps or mechanically attach with concealed fasteners. Reveal Between the Post and Sign Cabinet: Extruded aluminum. Provide adjustable extruded connector to allow for // flush // // 12 mm (0.5 inch) // // // // 25 mm (1 inch) // reveal between the sign post and cabinet or tube. // All solicitations requests should have the necessary poles and hardware for signage installation. EXISTING STANDARDS: 12 round, fluted powder coated black posts with post topper To feature classic series base (approximated height 2 ) Above ground concrete mow 30x30 black aluminum sign frame & backing to match existing signage stand Proposal should include the following sign types based off of the Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices R1-5c W11-2 W17-PR(L) 1.4 RELATED WORK Section 03 30 53, MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Concrete Post Footings . (Reference VA TIL Master Specification Index, Division 03 Concrete.) 1.5 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall provide the following qualifications for the service of signage auditing & programming. The contracting firm shall have a minimum of 7 years worth of experience in signage programming and installation. They must be able to provide project scopes and documentation for three Federal projects. These projects will be evaluated on the scale found below: 1 Below Average 2 Average 3 Good 4 Great 5 Exceeds Expectations The evaluation will also be based on: Continuity of Design thoughtful and calculated design decision based on the importance of consistency as utilized throughout the project Aesthetics and Branding gauging the overall design of the signage through imagery, colors, fonts, and the like Communication of Information gauging the overall efficiency and effectiveness of how information is communicated to end-users Programming Development evaluating the comprehensiveness of the network of signage that was instituted throughout the project to verify it met staff, faculty, and patient needs Technical Requirements law ab