REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #23-04 October 17, 2003
Administered by
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
ORONO, MAINE 04469-5765
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Purpose: The University of Maine System, acting through the University of at Fort Kent Maine, is seeking proposals for the provision of residence hall furniture.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) states the instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and criteria by which a vendor may be selected and the contractual terms by which the University intends to govern the relationship between it and the selected vendor.
1.2 Definition of Parties: The University of at Fort Kent Maine will hereinafter be referred to as the "University." Respondents to the RFP shall be referred to as "Bidders." The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be referred to as the "Contractor."
1.3 Scope: The University is furnishing a new residence hall scheduled for a Fall 2004 opening. This is a three floor, 47,595 square foot residence hall that will house approximately 150 students. There will be 42 single bedrooms, 48 double bedrooms and 6 resident advisor (RA) suites. In addition there will be 38 in-suite living rooms; a resident director (RD) apartment; lobby area on the first floor; common room on the third floor and study rooms on the second and third floors. The residence hall will be located on the north side of the University Sports Center, which is situated on the opposite side of Pleasant Street (Maine Route 11) from the main campus.
The University intends to make this facility available for participants in a winter biathlon. Therefore delivery schedules will be staggered to accommodate this requirement. Deliveries for the winter biathlon will be required not later than February 16, 2004. Deliveries for the fall opening will be required not later than August 1, 2004.
1.4 Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated on many criteria deemed to be in the University's best interests, including, but not limited to cost, delivery, service, warranty, style/design, ability to meet specifications, responsiveness to terms and conditions, and references from institutions using the same products.
1.5 Samples: Bidders may be asked to provide a sample for each item offered prior to award. Samples shall be exact and true representatives of the material offered. Each sample shall be properly tagged or labeled with the name of the bidder, the bid opening date, and the specific commodity or item number. Samples shall be provided at no cost to the University. In the event the delivered product fails to conform to the sample provided, the Contractor shall immediately replace the portion of the delivered commodity with acceptable material conforming to the contract requirements at no additional cost to the University.
Submit bid samples to:
Scott Voisine
University of at Fort Kent Maine
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
Sealed bid # _________
Opening Date and Hour ____________
1.6 Alternates: Unless otherwise provided for in this solicitation, the name of a certain brand, make or manufacturer does not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make or manufacturer named; but conveys the general style, type, character, and quality of the article desired. Any article, which the University, in its sole discretion, determines to be the equal of that specified, considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation, and suitability for the purpose intended, shall be accepted. It is the bidder's responsibility to clearly and specifically indicate the product being offered and to provide sufficient descriptive literature, catalog cuts and technical detail to enable the University to determine if the product offered meets the requirements of the solicitation. NOTE: Detailed material & construction specifications must be included with your proposal. Failure to furnish adequate data for evaluation purposes may result in declaring a bid non-responsive.
1.7 Communication with the University: It is the responsibility of the bidder to inquire about any requirement of this RFP that is not understood. Responses to inquiries, if they change or clarify the RFP in a substantial manner, will be forwarded by addenda to all parties that have received a copy of the RFP. Addenda will also be posted on our web site, www.umaine.edu/purchasing/. The University will not be bound by oral responses to inquiries or written responses other than addenda.
Inquiries must be made to: Hal Wells
Purchasing Department
University of Maine
5765 Service Building, Room 101J
Orono, Maine 04469-5765
(207) 581-2708
1.8 Award of Proposal: The University reserves the right to award this proposal by groups of items (Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V) or all to one vendor, whichever the University deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Presentations may be requested of two or more bidders deemed by the University to be the best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the selection criteria. After presentations have been conducted, the University may select the bidder which, in its opinion, has made the proposal that is the most responsive and most responsible and may award the contract to that bidder. The University reserves the right to waive minor irregularities. Scholarships, donations, or gifts to the University, will not be considered in the evaluation of proposals. The University may cancel this RFP or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part. Should the University determine in its sole discretion that only one bidder is fully qualified, or that one bidder is clearly more qualified than any other under consideration, a contract may be awarded to that bidder without further action.
1.9 Award Protest: Bidders may appeal the award decision by submitting a written protest to the Director of Purchasing within five (5) business days of the date of the award notice, with a copy to the successful bidder. The protest must contain a statement of the basis for the challenge.
1.10 Confidentiality: The information contained in proposals submitted for the University's consideration will be held in confidence until all evaluations are concluded and an award has been made. At that time, the winning proposal will be available for public inspection. Pricing and other information that is an integral part of the offer cannot be considered confidential after an award has been made. The University will honor requests for confidentiality for information of a proprietary nature. Clearly mark any information considered confidential.
1.11 Costs of Preparation: Bidder assumes all costs of preparation of the proposal and any presentations necessary to the proposal process.
1.12 Debarment: Submission of a signed proposal in response to this solicitation is certification that your firm (or any subcontractor) is not currently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any State or Federal department or agency. Submission is also agreement that the University will be notified of any change in this status.
1.13 Proposal Understanding: By submitting a proposal, the bidder agrees and assures that the specifications are adequate, and the bidder accepts the terms and conditions herein. Any exceptions should be noted in your response.
1.14 Proposal Validity: Unless specified otherwise, all proposals shall be valid for 90 days from the due date of the proposal.
1.15 Specification Protest Process and Remedies: If a bidder feels that the specifications are written in a way that limits competition, a specification protest may be sent to the Purchasing Department. Specification Protests will be responded to within five (5) business days of receipt. Determination of protest validity is at the sole discretion of the University. The due date of the bid may be changed if necessary to allow consideration of the protest and issuance of any necessary addenda. Specification protests shall be presented to the University in writing as soon as identified, but no less than five (5) business days prior to the bid opening date and time. No protest against the award due to the specifications shall be considered after this deadline. Protests shall include the reason for the protest and any proposed changes to the specifications. Protests should be delivered to the Purchasing Department in sealed envelopes, clearly marked as follows:
SPECIFICATION PROTEST, RFP #______
1.16 Proposal Submission: A SIGNED original and two (2) copies of the proposal must be submitted to the University of Maine Purchasing Department, 5765 Service Building, Orono, Maine 04469-5765, in a sealed envelope by Friday, November 7, 2003, to be date stamped by the Purchasing Department in order to be considered. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Proposals received after the due date will be returned unopened. There will be no public opening of proposals (see Confidentiality clause). Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the due date to avoid the possibility of missing the due date because of unforeseen circumstances. Vendors assume the risk of the methods of dispatch chosen. The University assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any package or mail delivery service. Postmarking by the due date WILL NOT substitute for receipt of proposal. In the event that the University is closed due to inclement weather on the day that a proposal is due, proposals will be accepted on the next day that the University is open. Vendors may wish to call 207-581-SNOW or 800-581-SNOW if the weather is bad, to learn if the University has closed. Additional time will not be granted to any single vendor, however, additional time may be granted to all vendors when the University determines that circumstances require it. FAXED OR E-MAIL PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The envelope must be clearly identified on the outside as follows:
Name of Bidder
Address of Bidder
Due Date
RFP #
2.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
2.1 Contract Documents: If a separate contract is not written, the contract entered into by the parties shall consist of the RFP, the signed proposal submitted by the Contractor, the specifications including all modifications thereof, and a purchase order or letter of agreement requiring signatures of the University and the Contractor, all of which shall be referred to collectively as the Contract Documents.
2.2 Contract Modification and Amendment: The parties may adjust the specific terms of this contract (except for pricing) where circumstances beyond the control of either party require modification or amendment. Any modification or amendment proposed by the Contractor must be in writing to the Purchasing Department. Any agreed upon modification or amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.
2.3 Contract Validity: In the event one or more clauses of the contract are declared invalid, void, unenforceable or illegal, that shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the contract.
2.4 Clarification of Responsibilities: If the Contractor needs clarification of or deviation from the terms of the contract, it is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain written clarification or approval from Scott Voisine, Director of Student Services, (207) 834-7513.
2.5 Litigation: This Contract and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine. The Contractor agrees that any litigation, action or proceeding arising out of this Contract, shall be instituted in a state court located in the State of Maine.
2.6 Assignment: Neither party of the contract shall assign the contract without the prior written consent of the other, nor shall the contractor assign any money due or to become due without the prior written consent of the University.
2.7 Equal Opportunity: In the execution of the contract, the Contractor and all subcontractors agree, consistent with University of Maine System policy, not to discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability or veterans status and to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
2.8 Independent Contractor: Whether the Contractor is a corporation, partnership, other legal entity, or an individual, the Contractor is an independent contractor. If the Contractor is an individual, the Contractor's duties will be performed with the understanding that the Contractor is a self-employed person, has special expertise as to the services which the Contractor is to perform and is customarily engaged in the independent performance of the same or similar services for others. The manner in which the services are performed shall be controlled by the Contractor; however, the nature of the services and the results to be achieved shall be specified by the University. The Contractor is not to be deemed an employee or agent of the University and has no authority to make any binding commitments or obligations on behalf of the University except as expressly provided herein. The University of Maine System has prepared specific guidelines to be used for contractual agreements with individuals (not corporations or partnerships) who are not considered employees of the System.
2.9 Sexual Harassment: The University is committed to providing a positive environment for all students and staff. Sexual harassment, whether intentional or not, undermines the quality of this educational and working climate. The University thus has a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that all students and employees can learn and work in an environment free of sexual harassment. Consistent with the state and federal law, this right to freedom from sexual harassment was defined as University policy by the Board of Trustees. Failure to comply with this policy could result in termination of this contract without advanced notice. Further information regarding this policy is available from Tarnara Mitchell, Director of Human Resources, Cyr Hall, 207-834-7533.
2.10 Indemnification: The Contractor agrees to be responsible for, and to protect, save harmless, and indemnify the University and its employees from and against all loss, damage, cost and expense (including attorney's fees) suffered or sustained by the University or for which the University may be held or become liable by reason of injury (including death) to persons or property or other causes whatsoever, in connection with the operations of the Contractor or any subcontractor under this agreement.
2.11 Contractors Liability Insurance: During the term of this agreement, the Contractor shall maintain the following insurance:
Insurance Type Coverage Limit
1. Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence or more
(Written on an Occurrence-based form) (Bodily Injury and Property Damage)
2. Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence or more
(Including Hired & Non-Owned) (Bodily Injury and Property Damage)
3. Workers Compensation Required for all personnel
Employers Liability minimum limits:
Bodily injury by accident: $100,000 each accident
Bodily injury by disease: $100,000 each accident
Bodily injury by disease: $500,000 policy limit
The University of Maine System shall be named as Additional Insured on the Commercial General Liability insurance. Certificates of Insurance for all of the above insurance shall be filed with:
University of Maine Purchasing Department
5765 Service Building
Orono, Maine 04469
Certificates shall be filed prior to the date of performance under this Agreement. Said certificates, in addition to proof of coverage, shall contain the standard Acord statement pertaining to written notification in the event of cancellation, with a thirty (30) day notification period.
As additional insured and certificate holder, the University should be included as follows:
The University of Maine System
107 Maine Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
2.12 Smoking Policy: The University of Maine System must comply with the "Work place Smoking Act of 1985" and MRSA title 22, 1541 et seq "Smoking Prohibited in Public Places." In compliance with this law, the University of Maine System has prohibited smoking in all University System buildings except in designated smoking areas. This rule must also apply to all contractors and workers in existing University System buildings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of this requirement within existing buildings.
3.0 PERFORMANCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
3.1 Contract Administration: The University of Maine at Fort Kent, Director of Student Services, Scott Voisine, 207-834-7513, shall be the University's authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the administration of this contract.
3.2 Payments: Payment will be upon final acceptance and submittal of an invoice to the University of Maine at Fort Kent, by the Contractor on a net 30 basis unless discount terms are offered. Invoices must include a purchase order number.
3.3 Quantity: The quantities shown on the proposal are approximate only. The exact quantities cannot be determined at this time. The contract shall cover the actual needs of the University regardless of whether they are more or less than the quantities shown.
3.4 Furnish and Install: The items on this bid will be provided on a Contractor furnish and install basis. The Contractor will have the complete responsibility for the items or system until it is in place and working. Any special installation requirements will be submitted with the bid to the University. All transportation and installation arrangements will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Equipment will be delivered directly to the installation site. All crating and other debris must be removed from the premises. The Contractor will be solely responsible for correcting damage to premises resulting from the installation process.
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION UNCERTAINIES AN ELEVATOR MAY BE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER THAT IS NOT GUARANTEED. AN ELEVATOR MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FEBRUARY 2004 DELIVERIES BUT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST 2004 DELIVERIES. PLEASE PROVIDE INSTALLATION COSTS ALLOWING FOR BOTH SCENARIOS (WITH OR WITHOUT AN ELEVATOR), IF THERE WOULD BE A DIFFERENCE IN PRICE.
3.5 Time is of the Essence: Delivery for the winter biathlon must take place not later than February 16, 2004. Delivery for the fall opening must take place not later than August 1, 2004. NOTE: If the Contractor is awarded a furnish and install contract, the installation component and final acceptance by the University must also meet these dates. The University does not have storage facilities and will not accept partial shipments. It is understood and agreed by the Contractor that time is of the essence in the delivery of supplies, services, materials or equipment of the character and quality specified in this document. In the event these specified supplies, services, materials or equipment are not delivered by the date specified, there will be deducted 1% of the proposal amount per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time specified; except that if the delivery be delayed by acts of God, civil or military catastrophes, transportation delays, inability to obtain materials or parts from suppliers, or other force majeure beyond the Contractor's reasonable control, an extension of time as the University deems appropriate may be granted. Upon receipt of a written request and justification for an extension from the Contractor, the University may extend the time for performance of the contract or delivery of goods herein specified, at its sole discretion, for good cause shown.
Deliveries for the winter biathlon will be required not later than February 16, 2004.
Deliveries for the fall opening will be required not later than August 1, 2004.
3.6 Transportation Charges: Quotations must be F.O.B. Destination. Prices quoted will be considered to include all charges for transportation, packaging, crates, containers, insurance, duty and brokerage charges, etc. necessary to complete delivery.
3.7 Final Acceptance: The installing contractor shall be fully responsible for the installation. The installation shall be inspected by representatives of the University and the installing contractor prior to final acceptance by the University.
3.8 Delivery Notification: The University shall be notified at least 72 hours prior to delivery so that personnel may be available to allow access to the building and verify items received. Notification shall be made to Scott Voisine 207-834-7513.
3.9 Warranty: All materials and equipment shall be fully guaranteed against defects for minimum period of five (5) years following date of delivery or acceptance. A detailed copy of the manufacturers warranty must be provided with your proposal.
4.0 SPECIFICATIONS:
All specifications are provided to convey the style, appearance, and quality of the furniture. Variances from specific description will be considered. However, where Oak or Red Oak is called for, alternative wood species (including ash, maple, rubber tree, etc.), plastic laminate, wood veneer, hardboard (masonite, marlite, etc.) will not be considered.
General Specification
Material Red Oak:
Lumber shall be kiln-dried, plain sawn red oak, laminated in strips no less than Ύ nor more than 5 in width, selected for appearance and arranged in random pattern per approved control panels. No splices, loose knots, torn grain, checks, snakes, splits, cracks, or defects of any kind shall be permitted. Grain shall not run off parallel by more than one inch in every four.
Lamination:
Lumber strips shall be edge-glued using Franklin Titebond regular or Imperial aliphatic resin glue, following manufacturers specifications. Glue joints shall be stronger than the wood itself. Any glue failure will be grounds for rejection.
Construction:
All wood components shall be carefully machined and sanded prior to assembly, with all exposed edges and corners chamfered 1/16. Moisture content at time of assembly shall be kept between 5% and 7% inclusive. All joints shall be true and tight and securely glued in place. Surfaces of joints must fit accurately with no openings or splintering. Joints shall have 100% glue coverage. No starved joints will be allowed. Excess glue shall be neatly and thoroughly cleaned from all surfaces exposed to view. Failure of a joint to hold without splitting off 100% of surface wood will be grounds for rejection.
Finish:
All wood surfaces shall be sanded before finishing. No wood putty shall be permitted on any surfaces exposed to view. All unglued surfaces shall receive two coats of hybrid resin conversion finish to a total dry thickness of 3.0 mils, as follows:
Apply one spray coat sealer
Flash 40 minutes
Scuff sand with 220-grit paper
Apply spray coat topcoat
Flash 50 minutes
Inspect; touch sand with 220-grit paper as needed
All wood components shall have an equalized finish on all unglued surfaces and additional finish on all unglued end-grain surfaces.
ITEM SPECIFICATION: To view Adden Furniture items on-line: www.addenfurniture.com
SCHEDULE I: LOW LOFT BUNKABLE BEDS, CHESTS, DESKS AND WARDROBES
The items specified allow for the following furniture placement options in each room. Items offered in your proposal must be able to be arranged in all three (3) configurations. Additional bed ends will be purchased to permit the high loft configuration.
Standard Bed Height (with desk, desktop bookcase and chest stored separately)
High Loft Bed (with desk, desktop bookcase and chest stored underneath bed)
Bunked Beds (with desks, desktop bookcases and chests stored separately)
4.1 Low Loft, Bunkable Bed: with Hook Lock Spring and Steel Pin Post Connectors, (Adden Roommate RM07LLHLKP or acceptable alternative).
Dimensions: Depth 37 5/8
Width 84 Ύ
Height 36: 36
Spring Assembly Height: Variable in 3 increments
Sized to fit 36 x 80 mattresses, not included
Construction: Posts shall be joined with glued mortise and tenon to six cross rails in the vertical plane, centered on inside faces, three between each of two pair of 36H posts. Posts shall be drilled at top and bottom for 3/8 diameter X 3 ½ high steel pins (included) which join ends when stacked.
Posts shall be machined for and fitted with ten 3/8 diameter steel pins on 3 centers, each covered with plug sanded flush, to engage spring assembly hook lock plates at nine different heights without the use of tools or additional hardware.
Exposed edges and corners shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in 90 degree reveal at butt joints.
Material: Posts 2 3/8 Solid Red Oak
Rails 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Finish: Natural Oak
Spring Assembly: 36 x 80
Not less than 16 rows of 9 gauge sinuous wire joined by 5 columns of hardened wire links, connected directly at each side and by 5 helicals at each end to riveted or welded frame of 5/32 high carbon rail steel angle iron, 2 H x 1 ½ W; two lateral stabilizers of 1 tubular steel offset 1 ½ riveted or welded beneath frame to each side, approximately 31 from each end; corner brace riveted or welded to each side and end rail; hook lock plate riveted and welded to side rail at each end. Brown enamel finish.
4.2 Additional Bed End Sets: (Adden Roommate RM07LSLK or acceptable alternative)
To allow for conversion from a Low Loft configuration to a High Loft configuration. Each set to contain 2 bed ends and 1 stabilizer bar.
Construction: to match bed ends specified in section 4.1
Finish: Natural Oak
4.3 OPTION
Safety Rail for Low Loft, Bunkable Bed: (Adden Roommate RM07SR or acceptable alternative).
This item may not be purchased, however we are requesting that you provide a quote.
Dimensions: Depth Ύ
Width 48
Height 14
Construction: Two posts shall be joined with dowels and glue to two cross rails in the vertical plane. Posts shall be radiused at top outside corners.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper-resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Hooks and screws shall be provided for fastening on site to pre-drilled posts, so that safety rail may be mounted anywhere on side rail of spring assembly.
Material: Posts, Rails 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Finish: Natural Oak
4.4 Chest: 3 Drawer (Adden Roommate RM03W or acceptable alternative)
Dimensions: Depth 24
Width 36
Height 29 ½
Two top drawers 6 7/8 face
Bottom drawer 12 face
Inside Depth 20 Ό
Inside Width 32 ½
Construction: Sides shall be joined with dowels and glue to seven cross rails; three in the vertical plane, inside back at top, and behind each pair of adjacent drawer fronts; and four in the horizontal plane, at top behind drawer front, centered above bottom drawer and at bottom front and back.
Back shall be fitted into routered top, sides, and bottom cross rail, and two corner blocks shall be glued to back and sides.
Top shall be butt-jointed to sides and fastened with screws through cross rails at front and back and cleats at sides.
Drawers shall be finger dovetailed at front and back, with bottom fastened into routered front, sides, and back. Fronts shall have beveled finger pull along width of top edge of bottom drawer and bottom edge of others. Slides shall be formed to operate with minimal lateral movement.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Material:
Top 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Sides 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Rails (external) 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Drawer Fronts 3/4 Solid Red Oak
Back ½ 40-45 lb. chipcore with white vinyl on exterior
Drawer Sides and Back ½ hardwood plywood
Drawer Bottom Ό plywood
Drawer Slides 100 lb. dynamic test steel side guides, epoxy-coated with positive in/out stops
Glides 5/8 nylon
Finish: Natural Oak
4.5 Desk: Desk with 3-drawer pedestal and sculpted (or shaped) knee space drawer front to accommodate a computer keyboard. (Adden Roommate RM05PDSF or acceptable alternative)
Dimensions: Depth 24
Width 42
Height 29 ½
Two drawers 6 7/8 face
One drawer 12 face
Knee space drawer 3 face (sculpted for keyboard)
Knee space 25 Ύ
Construction: Sides of pedestal shall be joined with dowels and glue to seven cross rails: three in the vertical plane, inside back at top, and behind each pair of adjacent drawer fronts; and four in the horizontal plane, at top behind drawer front, centered above bottom drawer, and at bottom front and back. Back shall be fitted into routered top, sides, and bottom cross rail, and two corner blocks shall be glued to back and sides.
Sides of knee space shall be joined with dowels and glue to three cross rails: one in the horizontal plane, centered beneath drawer, and two in the vertical plane, 3/4" from back edge at top and 8" above floor. Latter cross rail shall be fastened also through sides with screws, which shall be covered where exposed with face grain plug sanded flush.
Top shall be butt-jointed to sides and fastened with screws through cross rails at front and back and cleats at sides of pedestal and knee space.
Drawers shall be finger dovetailed at front and back, with bottom fastened into routered front, sides, and back. Pedestal drawer fronts shall have beveled finger pull along width of top edge of bottom drawer and bottom edge of others. Knee space drawer shall have face shaped for keyboard access and side form to provide six out-stop positions. Slides shall be formed to operate with minimal lateral movement.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in a 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper-resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Material: Top 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Sides 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Rails (External) 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Drawer Fronts 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Back ½ 40-45 lb. chipcore with white vinyl on exterior
Drawer Sides & Back ½ hardwood plywood
Drawer Bottom Ό plywood
Drawer Slides 100 lb. dynamic test epoxy-coated steel side guides with positive in/out stops.
Glides 5/8" nylon
Finish: Natural Oak
4.6 Desktop Bookcase: 1-shelf with task light and tack board back (Adden Roommate RM09DT24X or acceptable alternative)
Dimensions: Depth 10
Width 42
Height 23 Ύ
To fascia 17
Construction: Sides shall be joined with dowels and glue to back 1 Ό above bottom edge, to one shelf, and to fascia below shelf flush with front edge. Sides also shall be fastened to back and to shelf with screws which shall be covered with face grain plug sanded flush. Fascia also shall be fastened with countersunk screws to underside of shelf.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16 resulting in 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Sides shall be drilled for cam lock desk connectors.
Tack board shall be fitted below shelf, full width and height, fastened to back with washer head screws.
TL20 task light shall be mounted beneath shelf.
Material:
Back Ύ 40-45 lb. chipcore with plain sliced red oak
veneer on both faces and 1/8 read oak band on horizontal edges
Finish: Natural Oak
4.7 Writing Desk: Writing desk with knee space pencil drawer. (Adden Roommate RM05NP36 or acceptable alternative)
Dimensions: Depth 24
Width 36
Height 29 ½
Knee space 25 Ύ
Knee space drawer 3 face
Inside depth 20 Ό
Inside width 32 ½
Construction: Sides shall be joined with dowels and glue to modesty panel and to two cross rails: one in the horizontal plane, centered beneath full width drawer; and one in the vertical plane 1/8 from back edge 8 above floor. Latter cross rail shall be fastened also through sides with screws, which shall be covered where exposed with face grain plug sanded flush and back shall be fastened also to sides with screws through cleats.
Top shall be butt-jointed to sides and fastened with screws through back and through cleats at sides.
Drawer shall be finger dovetailed at front and back, with bottom fastened into routered front, sides, and back. Slides shall be formed to operate with minimal lateral movement.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in a 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper-resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Material: Top Ύ Solid Red Oak
Sides Ύ Solid Red Oak
Rails (External) Ύ Solid Red Oak
Drawer Front Ύ Solid Red Oak
Modesty Panel Ύ 40-45 lb. chipcore with red oak veneer on both faces and red oak band on bottom edge.
Drawer Sides & Back ½ hardwood plywood.
Drawer Bottom Ό plywood.
Drawer Slides 100 lb. dynamic test epoxy-coated steel side guides with
positive in/out stops.
Glides 5/8" nylon.
Finish: Natural Oak
Dimensions: Depth 24
Width 36
Height 74 Ύ
Construction: Sides shall be joined with dowels and glued to shelf flush with front above drawers and to six cross rails: four in the vertical plane, behind doors at top and shelf, inside back at top, and behind adjacent drawer fronts; and two in the horizontal plane, at bottom, front and back. Corner blocks shall be glued and screwed to sides and rails at top front and back.
Back shall be fitted into routered top, sides, and bottom cross rail, and four corner blocks shall be glued to back and sides.
Top shall be butt-jointed to sides and fastened with screws through cross rails at front and back and cleats at sides. Shelf shall be fastened also with screws through cross rail above.
Doors shall be hung flush from three 270-degree hinges at each side. The hinges shall allow the door to swing open and lay flat at the side of the wardrobe.
Drawers shall be finger dovetailed at front and back, with bottom fastened into routed front, sides, and back. Fronts shall have a beveled finger pull along width of adjacent edges. Slides shall be formed to operate with minimal lateral movement.
Exposed corners and edges shall be chamfered 1/16, resulting in 90 degree reveal at butt joints. Tamper resistant fasteners shall be employed throughout.
Material: Top 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Shelf 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Sides 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Rails 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Drawer Fronts 3/4" Solid Red Oak
Back 1/2 40 - 45 lb. chipcore with white vinyl on exterior.
Doors 3/4" 40 - 45 lb. fibercore with red oak veneer on both faces and red oak band on meeting edges.
Hanger Bar 1-1/4" wood dowel
Hardware: Handles 96MM brushed aluminum
Hinges - 2-1/2" self-mortise, 270 degree, 5-knuckle catches - magnetic, heavy duty.
Drawer Sides & Back 1/2 hardwood plywood.
Drawer Bottom 1/4" plywood.
Drawer Slides 100 lb. dynamic test epoxy coated steel side guides with positive in/out stops.
Glides 5/8" nylon, adjustable.
Finish: Natural Oak
4.9 Double Bed Frame with Headboard: (Adden Wilton Series RMD354 or acceptable alternative).
Dimensions: Depth 72 ½
Width 55
Height Headboard 36 ½
Height Frame 7 clear
Sized for 54 x 75 box spring and mattresses, not included
Construction: Posts shall be fastened with tamper resistant screws to back of panel at each side. Cleat shall be fastened with tamper resistant screws to back of panel at center.
Panel shall be cut at a 45 degree angle from 3 below top corners to 3 in from top corners, and front edge shall be chamfered 45 degrees except at bottom.
Bed frame shall be fastened to posts at sides of panel through angle bracket at end of each side rail.
Material: Posts Ύ Solid Red Oak
Cleat Ύ Solid Red Oak
Panel 1 Solid Red Oak
Finish: Natural Oak
Bed Frame
Side and cross rails of 11 gauge 1 ½ angle iron supported by four wide rug rollers. Exposed ends protected with plastic caps. Brown enamel finish.
SCHEDULE II: DESK CHAIRS AND STUDY CHAIRS
4.10 All Wood Side Chair: armless, wood back and seat (Adden Roommate Everywhere Chair LS01AW or acceptable alternative)
Construction: Solid Red Oak posts are joined with glued mortise and tenon to sleigh rails upon which they rest and to seat side and cross rails. Where seat side and cross rails join posts, hardwood corner blocks are fastened with glue and screws. Stretcher rail, centered below seat, is joined with glued mortise and tenon to sleigh rails.
Back, of 3/4 molded oak plywood 6 high is joined to posts with glued dowels and with screws covered with face grain plugs sanded flush.
Seat of 1/2 molded oak plywood is secured to each seat cross rail with three screws.
Where each seat side rail is joined with glued mortise and tenon to the rear post, a dowel nut concealed in the rail is engaged by a bolt passed through the post and covered with a face grain plug sanded flush.
Material: Oak
Posts: 1-1/16 x 2-1/8
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