Renovation of an educational facility in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Blue Ridge Community College is seeking proposals for a turnkey project to: Renovate 1st and 2nd floor gang restrooms. Work to include all permits and inspections. Provide Response to Questions State August 19th @5:00 PM Question Deadline 08/15/2025 at 4:00 PM ET Written question must be submitted by the deadline for Vendor questions. Written questions should reference the project name "Sink Restroom Renovations" and be emailed to: Sharon Howell Sb_howell@blueridge.edu additional bid date note: Via US Postal Service Proposal Number Sharon Howell Blue Ridge Community College 180 W. Campus Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 Office Address of delivery by any other method (special delivery, overnight, or any other carrier Proposal Number Sharon Howell Blue Ridge Community College Patton Building, Room #155F 180 W. Campus Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 2 Stage Construction: o It is Blue Ridge Community College's intent that the restrooms be closed for a minimal amount of time. The contractor is to have all materials on hand before starting renovations. This includes stall partitions, doors and casework. This also includes flooring should Alternate #4 LVT Flooring be accepted. o Under NO conditions wil the contractor be permitted to start Phase #2 until Phase #1 is 100% complete. o 1st floor restrooms to be done as Phase #1. o 2nd floor restrooms to be done as Phase #2. Phase #2 to take place during Blue Ridge Community College's winter break (start immediately after December graduation and completion before January classes begin (currently scheduled for approximately December 13th - January 7th). _ Provide permit and inspection fee for scope of work. It will be the contractor's responsibility to schedule all inspections and provide inspection reports to the Blue Ridge Community College's Capital Project Coordinator. _ Contractor wil be responsible for installation of any plumbing isolation valves required for turning water off to the individual restrooms to allow water to the rest of the building. Installation of these isolation valves will take place after Blue Ridge Community College's normal operating hours. _ Blue Ridge Community College retains salvage rights to any toilets, urinals, flush valves and faucets. It wi l be the contractor's responsibility to remove and dispose of any such items not claimed by Blue Ridge Community College. _ Restroom Toilet Stall Compartments (Partitions, Doors and Pilasters) o High Pressure Laminate Formica _ Toilet-Enclosure Style: Overhead braced. _ Provide minimum 3/4-inch- thick doors and pilasters and minimum 1/2 inch- thick panels. _ Pilaster Shoes: Formed from stainless-steel sheet, not less than 0.031 inch nominal thickness and 3 inches high, finished to match hardware. _ Brackets (Fittings): Full-Height (Continuous) Type: Manufacturer's standard design; stainless steel _ Overhead Bracing: Manufacturer's standard continuous, extruded aluminum head rail with anti-grip profile and in manufacturer's standard finish. _ Hinges: Manufacturer's minimum 0.062-inch- thick stainless-steel paired, self-closing type that can be adjusted to hold doors open at any angle up to 90 degrees, allowing emergency access by lifting door. Mount with through-bolts. _ Latch and Keeper: Manufacturer's heavy-duty surface-mounted cast stainless-steel latch unit designed to resist damage due to slamming, with combination rubber-faced door strike and keeper, and with provision for emergency access. Provide units that comply with regulatory requirements for accessibility at compartments designated as accessible. Mount with 23 through-bolts. _ Door Bumper: One door bumper with associated fasteners. _ Door Pull: One door pull with associated fasteners. _ Surface-mounted Coat Hook and Bumper: Basis of Design Product: Grainger, Model #1ECL2 _ Urinal Dividers o Mounting height: 6' to top of divider (Higher than existing) o High Pressure Laminate Formica o Style: Wall hung o Minimum 1/2-inch- thick panels. o Full-Height (Continuous) Type: Manufacturer's standard design; stainless steel. _ Toilets: o Floor mounted, bottom outlet, top spud. o Basis-of-Design: American Standard, Madera 3461.001. (Subject to compliance with requirements) o Material: Vitreous china o Type: Siphon jet o Style: Flushometer valve. o Height: Handicapped/elderly, complying with ICC/ANSI A117.1 o ADA compliancy in ADA stall o Rim Contour: Elongated. o Water Consumption: 1.28 gal. per flush. o Spud Size and Location: NPS 1-1/2; top. o Color: White. _ Toilet Flush Valves o Exposed automatic motion sensor o Battery powered with capability of future conversion to hardwired o Adjust sensitivity for proper operation _ New Toilet Seats _ Manufacturers include, but are not limited to the following: Bemis Manufacturing Company, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Kohler Co. _ Material: Plastic. Type: Commercial (Heavy duty). _ Shape: Elongated rim, open front. _ Hinge: Self-sustaining, check. Material: Non-corroding metal. _ Color: White. _ Caulk: High quality mildew resistant o Grab Bars: _ Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.; Model B-5806.99 _ Mounting: Flanges with concealed fasteners. _ Material: Stainless steel, 0.05 inch thick. a. Finish: Smooth, _ Finish (satin) on ends and slip-resistant texture in grip area. _ Outside Diameter: 1-1/4 inches. _ Configuration and Length: As required for ADA compliancy. 24 _ Urinals: o Basis-of-Design Product: American Standard, Washbrook 6590 o Material: Vitreous china. o Type: Washout with extended shields. o Water Consumption: Low. o Color: White. o Caulk: High quality mildew resistant. _ Urinal Flush Valves: o Exposed automatic motion sensor o Battery powered with capability of future conversion to hardwired o Adjust sensitivity for proper operation _ Countertops: o High-Pressure Decorative Laminate o Manufacturers: Abet Laminati, Inc., Formica Corporation, Lamin-Art Inc., Panolam Industries International, Wilsonart International, o Colors, Patterns, and Finishes: As selected by Owner from laminate manufacturer's full range of premium laminates, including solids, abstracts, and wood grains, with premium finish. o Edge Treatment: Same as laminate cladding on horizontal surfaces. o Core Material: Particleboard or medium-density fiberboard. _ Core Material at Sinks: Particleboard made with exterior glue. F. Core Thickness: 1-1/8 inch. _ Build up countertop thickness to 1-1/2 inches at front, back, and ends with additional layers of core material laminated to top. _ Shelf: o To match new countertops _ Sinks: o Oval, vitreous china, self rimming o For undercounter mounting o Nominal Size: Oval, 17-1/2 by 20-1/4 inches. o Color: White. o Mounting Material: Sealant o Install protective shielding pipe covers and enclosures on exposed supplies and waste piping of lavatories. _ Faucets: o Touchless faucet with automatic motion sensor and temperature mixing water valve o Battery powered with capability of future conversion to hardwired o Braided supply lines _ Recessed Trash Can Modifications: o Eliminate existing combination stainless steel trash can/paper towel dispenser. o Make repairs and any modifications needed to alcove due to removal of the old combination trash can/paper towel dispenser and installation of the new. o Provide and install new recessed stainless steel trash cans. 25 _ Recessed Women Hygiene Dispenser Modifications: o Eliminate stainless steel dispenser. o Make wall modifications and repairs needed due to removal _ Mirrors: o Manufacturers: Avalon Glass and Mirror Company, Binswanger Glass, Donisi Mirror Company, D & W Incorporated, Gardner Glass Products, Inc., Glasswerks LA, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Independent Mirror Industries, Inc., Lenoir Mirror Company, National Glass Industries, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, Virginia Mirror Company, Inc., Walker Glass Co., Ltd. o Mirror Quality, clear. o Nominal Thickness: 6.0 mm. o Locate and size cutouts for electrical outlets or other penetrations so they fit closely around penetrations in mirrors. o ASTM C 1503; manufactured using copper-free, low-lead mirror coating process. o Edge Sealer: Coating compatible with glass coating and approved by mirror manufacturer for use in protecting against silver deterioration at mirrored glass edges. C. o Mirror Mastic: Produced specifically for setting mirrors and certified by both mirror and mastic manufacturer as compatible with glass coating and substrates on which mirrors will be installed. o Special Warranty: Contractor and manufacturer agree to replace mirrors that deteriorate within a specified 5 year warranty period from project completion. Deterioration of mirrors is defined as defects developed from normal use that are not attributed to mirror breakage or to maintaining and cleaning mirrors contrary to manufacturer's written instructions. Defects include discoloration, black spots, and clouding of the silver film. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Project completion. _ Electric o Relocate any outlets on mirrored walls to adjoining sheetrock wall. o Replace all outlets and cover plates with new (white) GFIC where required. o Replace all switches and cover plates with new (white) o Replace any existing vestibule light switches with motion activated _ Lights: o Replace all ceiling lights with LED o Replace all soffit lights with LED (both over sinks and also over toilets and urinals) to LED). _ Emergency Lights o Replace with dual head LED o Manufacturers: Amerlux, Architectural Lighting Works, Cooper Lighting, Dual Lite, GE Lighting Solutions, Juno Lighting Group, Lightolier, Lithonia Lighting, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., Philips Lighting Company. _ Exit Signs (non-electrical) o Add framed luminescent exit signs: o similar to PA2 from The Exit Light Company (exitlightco.com) over all doors exiting restrooms (both main restroom doors and vestibule doors). 26 o _ Ceiling HVAC Diffuser & Intake Covers: o Thoroughly clean. Remove all dust, dirt and rust. o Prep and paint with semi-gloss paint suitable for frequent cleaning. _ Paint o Patch all walls, door frames and ceilings o Clean, prep, remove all stains and mildew o Spot prime any areas needed. o Paint: Low VOC, semi-gloss or eggshell. o Paint all walls, door frames and ceilings with as many coats as needed to provide full and consistent coverage. _ Corner Guards: o Stainless steel, 1.5"x1.5"x48" o Grainger #49LX97, Rockwood Mfr. Model HD290.32D 304 (or similar) _ Stainless Steel Purse Shelves o Women's restroom stalls only. o Grainger, Model #4WMK1 (or similar). o Nominal size 24 inches long by 5 inches deep. o Type-304, stainless steel with satin finish, including mounting brackets. Front edge to be hemmed for safe handling. _ Baby Changing Table _ Provide and install baby changing tables in both 2nd floor restrooms. Reuse existing in the 1st floor restrooms. _ Foundations, Model #100-EH Horizontal Diaper Changing Station (or equivalent). Horizontal unit that opens by folding down from stored position and with child-protection strap. Engineered to support minimum of 250-lb static load when opened. Contoured changing surface area is 442 sq. in, complete with nylon safety straps and bag hooks. _ Surface mounted. Contractor to provide any in-wall bracing required to meet 250-lb static load. _ Meet ASTM F2285 requirements and safety specifications for weight bearing Commercial Changing Stations. _ FDA approved high-density polyethylene (HDPE) body, bacteria resistant. _ ADA Compliancy: ADA cam-buckle is adjustable with one hand. ADA Only protrudes 4 inches from wall. Child protection strap featuring cam-buckle which is adjustable with one hand. _ Pneumatic gas shock mechanism to ensure smooth, safe open and close motions. _ Tile floor o Thoroughly clean grout on tile floor and tile cove. Remove all stains, discolorations and mildew. This is to include areas presently covered by floor mounted toilets and toilet stall pilasters/shoes. o Seal with minimum 3 coats of grout sealant. 27 _ Women's Hygiene Waste Receptacle in Restroom Stalls: o Reuse and reinstall. _ Paper Towel Dispensers, Toilet Paper Dispensers, Soap Dispensers. o Owner provided, Contractor installs Alternate #1 ADA Door Operators: (1st Floor Men and Woman) _ Provide and install ADA compliant door opener (LCN or Nabco or equivalent). _ Work to include electrical. _ Wireless transmitter installed on both sides of entry door at ADA compliant location. Alternate #2 Hard Wired sensors for toilet, urinal flush valves and Faucets: Additional cost to install hardwired sensors instead of battery operated. To include all electrical required. Alternate #3 Entry Door Intruder Deadbolts: _ Provide and install intruder deadbolts (keyed on outside, thumb bolt on inside) on main entry doors. _ Keyed/Thumb bolt deadlock for saferoom _ Cylinder for keyed side to be prepped for SFIC to accept Blue Ridge Community College provided core _ Work to include all modifications needed to the doors and metal door frames. _ Owner will provide the SFIC cores. Alternate #4 LVT Flooring: _ Work to include all prep work required for manufacturer approved installation over tile. _ Work to include removal of tile wall base and any wall and floor repairs required. _ Work to include any and all modifications required due to raised floor height. _ LVT: Interface Level Set Natural Woodgrains _ Vinyl Base: Johnsonite 4.25". Color TBD. Alternate #5 Exit Signs (Illuminated) _ Additional cost to insta l illuminated exit sign instead of the framed luminescent exit signs called for in the Base bid: o Work to include all electrical required.