Renovation of a fire / police facility in Camden, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

The City of Camden is soliciting quotes from qualified and experienced contractors for the replacement and repair of existing structural stair framework between the basement level and ground floor at the Camden City Firehouse (Engine 10). Question Deadline: Fri Aug 29, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT) Email written questions to purchasingfax@camdennj.gov Subject Line: Questions - Structural Beam Repair - Engine 10 This project involves work on a steel-framed structure consisting of W12, W16, and W18 beams. The steel beams are supported by 24"x16" brick columns on both floors. The City seeks pricing for the following tasks: o The two (2) W16 steel beams spanning 17'-0" and framing the stairwell between the basement level and ground floor are of concern and in poor structural condition. Upon visual inspection, the W16 beams are exhibiting major signs of corrosion and rust. On both beams, holes and significant rust were observed on the webs and bottom flanges respectively, compromising their structural capacity. This deterioration is likely caused by ongoing moisture infiltration within the basement. Successful vendor to completely remove and replace with galvanized steel beams of matching size the two (2) existing W16 steel beams be completely removed and replaced with galvanized steel beams of matching size. o The W18 steel girder located in the basement level, spanning approximately 20'-0" and framing into the two (2) W16 beams, is of concern and in poor structural condition. Major rust was noted along the bottom flange concentrated at center of span and extending 3'-0" in each direction. Successful vendor to sandblast the affected width ofthe bottom flange to remove the rust and apply a protective paint to prevent corrosion and mitigate water infiltration. After sandblasting the W18 steel girder, it is advised to check the thickness of the bottom steel flange at various locations for section loss to determine if steel reinforcement at the center span of the beam is necessary. o Four (4) angle shear plates connecting the W18 girder to the two (2) W16 beams are in poor condition, with significant rust and corrosion observed. Successful vendor to sandblast the plates and apply a protective paint and bitumastic coating to protect against galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals.