RFQ - Storage Building Restoration and Field Access Improvements

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SCOPE OF WORK
Ashe County Middle School
Storage Building Restoration and Field Access Improvements
Ashe County Schools
1. Project Overview
Ashe County Schools seeks a qualified North Carolina-licensed General Contractor to provide all labor,
supervision, materials, equipment, engineering, permits, testing, inspections, coordination, and
incidentals needed to complete one combined project at Ashe County Middle School. The Work consists
of construction of a new pre-engineered metal Storage Building and associated field-access
improvements. The completed project shall be turnkey, safe, weather-tight, code-compliant, accessible
where applicable, and fully operational.
The building concept is approximately 52 feet by 18 feet (936 square feet). All dimensions, grades, utility
locations, access conditions, and tie-in points are approximate and shall be field-verified before
construction.
2. General Requirements
* Coordinate all work with Ashe County Schools and maintain safe school operations, traffic routes, and
construction access.
* Verify existing conditions, dimensions, grades, utilities, drainage paths, and site constraints before beginning
work.
* Protect existing buildings, athletic facilities, roads, utilities, landscaping, and adjacent property.
* Provide temporary protection, erosion and sediment controls, safety controls, cleanup, and restoration of
disturbed areas.
* Obtain and coordinate all permits, inspections, testing, approvals, and delegated engineering required for a
complete project.
* Provide new, commercial-grade materials suitable for the intended use.
* Do not perform work beyond established limits or make material scope changes without written authorization
from Ashe County Schools.
* Provide all incidental labor and materials reasonably necessary to deliver a complete operational project
whether specifically identified or not.3. Storage Building
3.1 Site Preparation, Foundation, Slab, Grading and Drainage
* Prepare the site for an approximately 52 ft x 18 ft pre-engineered metal building.
* Provide excavation, subgrade preparation, compaction, a minimum 6-inch-thick compacted ABC stone or
approved aggregate base beneath the building slab, and a minimum 6-inch-thick reinforced concrete slab-on-
grade throughout the building area. Increase final base, reinforcement, thickened-edge, footing, and
foundation requirements as required by the structural design, actual soil conditions, or the pre-engineered
metal building system.
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* Provide vapor barrier where required, reinforcement, control joints, saw cuts, and a durable slip-resistant
concrete finish suitable for transportation, maintenance, and storage operations.
* Foundation, slab edge, thickened slab/footing, reinforcing, and anchor requirements shall be engineered for
actual site conditions and the selected metal-building system.
* Coordinate anchor layout with the pre-engineered metal building manufacturer.
* Establish positive drainage away from the building. Include grading, swales, slope transitions,
gutters/downspouts, splash blocks or approved discharge, and other drainage work required to prevent
ponding or water intrusion.
* Coordinate finished floor elevation with the overhead door, personnel door, ADA route/landing, concrete apron,
and surrounding grades.
3.2 Pre-Engineered Metal Building
* Provide a complete commercial-grade pre-engineered metal building system approximately 52 ft x 18 ft (936
SF).
* Provide structural framing, metal wall panels, metal roof panels, trim, flashing, fasteners, bracing, anchors,
sealants, and weatherproofing.
* Metal components shall be galvanized, factory-coated, or otherwise corrosion-protected.
* Building shall be engineered for applicable structural, wind, snow, seismic, and other required loads.
* Provide manufacturer-engineered shop drawings and calculations, sealed by a North Carolina licensed
Professional Engineer where required.
* Provide a minimum pre-engineered metal building eave height of 14 feet above finished floor. Final roof pitch,
ridge height, exterior finish/color, gutters, and downspouts shall be coordinated with Ashe County Schools
before fabrication. The PEMB manufacturer and overhead-door supplier shall verify that the 14-foot minimum
eave height and structural framing provide the required clearances for the 14-foot-wide by 12-foot-high coiling
overhead door, operator, coil, guides, and related components.
3.3 Doors, Apron and Accessibility
* Provide one commercial non-insulated coiling overhead door, 14 ft wide x 12 ft high, including guides,
hood/coil assembly, weather seals, locking provisions, electric operator, controls, required safety devices, and
electrical connection. Coordinate required headroom and side clearances with the PEMB manufacturer before
fabrication.
* Provide one minimum 36-inch insulated commercial steel personnel door and frame with lever hardware,
threshold, weatherstripping, and lockset keyed to Ashe County Schools requirements.
* Final personnel-door location shall be coordinated with Ashe County Schools before fabrication.
* Provide the concrete access apron shown in the concept documents; final dimensions and grades shall be
coordinated with site conditions.
* Provide an accessible route, landing, door clearances, thresholds, slopes, transitions, ramps/handrails if
required, and associated work necessary to meet applicable accessibility requirements.
* Grade the overhead-door approach to prevent water intrusion while maintaining safe operational access.
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3.4 Electrical
* Provide a minimum 100-amp, 120/240-volt, single-phase electrical service for the new building. The electrical
designer/contractor shall perform required load calculations and increase the service size if necessary for the
final connected loads and code requirements.
* Coordinate service connection with the serving utility as required.
* Provide meter/service equipment if required, panelboard, breakers, branch circuits, conduit, wiring, switches,
disconnects, grounding, bonding, and approximately 8 to 10 general-purpose receptacle locations.
Receptacles shall be commercial grade and circuits shall be sized and distributed for the anticipated use of the
building.
* Provide overhead-mounted LED lighting suitable for storage/maintenance operations and exterior
access/security lighting. Lighting layout and fixture quantity shall provide appropriate illumination for safe
movement, equipment storage, and routine maintenance activities.
* Provide electrical connection for the overhead-door operator and related accessories.
* Before final electrical rough-in, coordinate with Ashe County Schools regarding equipment anticipated to be
stored, moved, maintained, or powered within the building, including mowers, tractors, small trucks, battery
chargers, and similar maintenance/grounds equipment. Provide appropriately located and sized
receptacles/circuits for identified equipment. Any special-voltage or high-amperage equipment not identified
during this coordination shall not be assumed.
* No heating or cooling system is included in the project. The building will be unconditioned unless otherwise
directed by written change.
* No domestic water service, sanitary sewer service, plumbing fixtures, or other plumbing system is included in
the building scope.
* Coordinate required inspections and testing. Electrical system shall be complete and operational at project
closeout.
3.5 Interior Floor / Finish
* Provide a durable, slip-resistant, moisture-resistant finished floor suitable for daily transportation, maintenance,
and storage operations.
* Include surface preparation, crack repair/leveling if required, approved floor treatment/coating if selected, and
final cleaning.
* Submit proposed finish/coating system to Ashe County Schools for approval before installation.
4. Field Access Improvements
Improve the access/work area identified in GREEN on the project exhibit. The approximate area is 780
square yards. Work shall include:
* Excavate and remove up to 8 inches of unsuitable soil within the delineated area.
* Transport and lawfully dispose of unsuitable excavated material offsite at an approved facility.
* Prepare and compact the exposed subgrade.
* Install geotextile separation/stabilization fabric over the undercut area.
* Place and compact up to 8 inches of ABC stone and/or approved crushed millings to create a stable base.
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* Improve access so asphalt trucks, milling equipment, construction vehicles, and school operational vehicles
can safely use the route.
* Grade the improved area to provide positive drainage and prevent ponding, erosion, or adverse runoff.
* Provide required erosion and sediment controls and restore disturbed areas.
* Field verify final limits, grades, tie-ins, and quantities with Ashe County Schools before placement of final
materials.
5. Project Schedule Expectations
* Field access road improvements are anticipated to begin in mid-March 2027, with the access work targeted for
completion by early April 2027.
* Building construction shall begin after the field access improvements are sufficiently complete and accepted for
safe construction access.
* The combined project, including the building, access improvements, inspections, punch-list work, and required
closeout, shall be completed no later than June 30, 2027.
* The Contractor shall provide and maintain a construction schedule demonstrating the sequence and resources
necessary to meet these schedule expectations. Exact mobilization dates shall be coordinated with Ashe
County Schools and are subject to contract award, permits, approvals, weather, and site conditions.
6. Codes, Design and Regulatory Compliance
* All work shall comply with the applicable North Carolina State Building Code, North Carolina Fire Code,
National Electrical Code, accessibility requirements, OSHA requirements, and requirements of the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
* Final structural, foundation, civil/drainage, electrical, accessibility, and other professional design shall be
prepared and sealed by North Carolina licensed design professionals where required.
* The Contractor shall comply with applicable FEMA Public Assistance requirements and project-specific
FEMA/NC Emergency Management conditions associated with the funded work.
* The project design and construction documents shall be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NC DPI) for review as required for public-school construction. The Contractor shall coordinate with
Ashe County Schools and the design professional to address applicable NC DPI review comments and shall
perform the Work in accordance with the final NC DPI-reviewed documents, approved construction
documents, and other applicable agency requirements. Construction shall not proceed until required NC DPI
review and other required approvals have been completed.
* Where the final contract documents, approved grant scope, permits, or agency requirements impose additional
requirements, those requirements shall be incorporated into the Work.
7. Contractor Qualifications
* Properly licensed North Carolina General Contractor with classification and limitation appropriate for the
project.
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PO Box 604 * 320 South Street * Jefferson, NC 28640 * 336.246.7175 * 336.246.7609 fax * Courier No. 15-65-01

STRONG FOUNDATIONS.
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Dr. Eisa M. Cox, Superintendent * Joshua D. Roten, Chairman * Dianne Eldreth, Vice Chairman * Teresa Calhoun * Polly Jones * Janet Ward
* Demonstrated experience with commercial metal buildings, concrete/site work, drainage, electrical
coordination, and accessibility work.
* Maintain required general liability, workers' compensation, automobile, and other required insurance.
* Provide references for comparable projects upon request.
* Use properly licensed subcontractors for regulated trades.
8. Submittals and Coordination
* Pre-engineered metal building shop drawings and structural calculations.
* Foundation/slab and anchor information coordinated with the metal-building system.
* Concrete mix and reinforcement information.
* Metal roofing/wall-panel product data and proposed colors/finishes.
* Door, hardware, overhead-door, and operator product data.
* Electrical equipment, lighting, and device submittals.
* Geotextile and ABC stone/crushed-millings product information.
* Detailed construction schedule and sequencing plan demonstrating compliance with the March-April 2027
access-road window and the June 30, 2027 overall completion requirement.
* Other submittals required by the design professional, AHJ, FEMA/DPI conditions, or Ashe County Schools.
9. Closeout Requirements
* Final cleanup and restoration of disturbed areas.
* Approved final inspections and copies of permits/inspection documentation.
* Testing reports and certifications required by the contract documents.
* Warranty documentation for the building, roofing, doors, electrical components, concrete/floor finish, and other
installed systems.
* Final engineered/shop drawings and certifications required for permitting and code compliance.
* Product data and operation/maintenance information.
* Record/as-built information where required.
* Completion of all punch-list items and final acceptance by Ashe County Schools.
* Project shall not be considered complete until the building and access improvements are safe, code-compliant,
weather-tight, fully operational, and accepted by Ashe County Schools.
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PO Box 604 * 320 South Street * Jefferson, NC 28640 * 336.246.7175 * 336.246.7609 fax * Courier No. 15-65-01

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Dr. Eisa M. Cox, Superintendent * Joshua D. Roten, Chairman * Dianne Eldreth, Vice Chairman * Teresa Calhoun * Polly Jones * Janet Ward
10. Scope Exhibits
The following concept exhibits are part of the scope basis and are intended to define the general project
intent. Final construction shall be based on approved/sealed construction documents and field-verified
conditions.
* Exhibit A -Storage Building Concept
* Exhibit B - Field Access Improvement Area
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PO Box 604 * 320 South Street * Jefferson, NC 28640 * 336.246.7175 * 336.246.7609 fax * Courier No. 15-65-01

STRONG FOUNDATIONS.
Limitless futures.
Dr. Eisa M. Cox, Superintendent * Joshua D. Roten, Chairman * Dianne Eldreth, Vice Chairman * Teresa Calhoun * Polly Jones * Janet Ward
www.asheschools.org
PO Box 604 * 320 South Street * Jefferson, NC 28640 * 336.246.7175 * 336.246.7609 fax * Courier No. 15-65-01