Technical specifications - Ramflex 10 mm.

MONDOTURF ECOFILL
ARTIFICIAL TURF SURFACING SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY 1.1.1 This section covers all labor, materials and services required to the Artificial Turf Contractor (ATC) to install the proposed artificial turf surfacing system with resilient infill, including game lines and event markings over a base prepared by the General Contractor (GC), as per the drawings and specifications herein and as per the recommendations for installation of the proposed artificial turf product issued by the Artificial Turf Manufacturer (ATM). 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS 1.3 CODES AND STANDARDS 1.3.1 Codes and standards shall follow the current guidelines set forth by: 1.3.2 Where discrepancies are noted between these various governing bodies, the following rules shall be enforced: 1.4 SCOPE OF WORK 1.4.1 The ATC shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, inspection fees, and services to perform the following work: A. Review bid documents. B. Review this section of the specifications. C. Review related sections of the specifications. D. Review all drawings and specifications that the GC might submit throughout the design and construction phases of the project. E. Review all as-built documents and field test reports that the GC might submit throughout the design and construction phases of the project. F. Inspect the installed base prior to commencement of the installation of the proposed artificial turf system. G. Report to the GC any errors, ambiguities, inconsistencies, uncertainties, omissions, defects that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect the quality of the installation. H. Install proposed artificial turf on all areas as defined by the drawings and specifications herein. I. Place game lines and event markings onto proposed artificial turf as per the drawings and specifications herein. J. Secure proposed artificial turf to the edging system as per the drawings and specifications herein. K. Place proposed infill material into proposed artificial turf. L. Protect all areas to be surfaced from damage as a result of the installation. M. Protect all surrounding facilities from damage as a result of the installation. N. Protect the installed material from damage as a result of the installation. O. Keep the site clean from debris, surplus material, etc. throughout the installation. P. Perform full site clean up at completion of installation. Q. Supply submittals as specified in this section of the specifications. 1.5 SPECIAL PROJECT CONDITION 1.5.1 The proposed artificial turf system shall be installed over a base consisting of: 1.5.2 The proposed artificial turf system shall be secured to the edging system consisting of: 1.5.3 The proposed artificial turf system shall be of the following colors: 1.5.4 The following game lines and event markings shall be inlaid into the artificial turf during the manufacturing process and/or cut and glued-in on site during the installation of the artificial turf: Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Notes : 1.5.5 The following game lines and event markings shall be painted onto the artificial turf: Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Color: ______________ Width:______ Notes: 1.5.6 Where indicated on the drawings and specifications herein, the game lines and event markings shall deviate from the specifications produced by the relevant governing bodies. 1.5.7 Logos: 1.5.8 Letterings: 1.5.9 Access to site: 1.5.10 Storage of material on site: 1.5.11 Security of material on site: 1.5.12 Electricity on site: 1.5.13 Water on site: 1.5.14 Restrooms on site: 1.5.15 Restrictive labor conditions: 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. The ATM shall be experienced in the manufacturing of tufted, polyolefin grass-like fabric with resilient infill. B. The ATC shall be an approved contractor of the ATM. C. Installation shall be performed by technicians approved by the ATC. Local laborers may be hired for non-technical work only. D. The ATC shall be fully acquainted with the existing facility and utilities and shall fully understand the difficulties and restrictions attending the execution of the work under contract. The ATC shall advise at the time of the bid of any restrictions or anticipated difficulty. E. Work is to commence and to continue only if the environmental and site conditions are in accordance with these and the ATM’s current recommendations for installation of the selected product. F. Prior to installation or during installation or at completion of installation of the synthetic surfacing if the Owner has any question or doubt about the quality of the material, the Owners might perform tests at their own expense. Any material failing to meet these specifications or the ATM’s standard product information literature and specifications will be replaced with new material at the ATM’s expense. 1.7 WARRANTY AND BONDS A. The ATC shall provide a company warranty covering products and installation that shall endure for eight (8) years from the date of substantial completion of the installation of the artificial turf system or from the date of Owner’s occupancy. B. The warranty shall state coverage of workmanship, material defects, excessive color change, non-uniform color change, excessive loss of porosity, excessive wear per ASTM D418, ability to meet the ASTM F355 procedure A requirements over the warranty period, and any other feature that is deemed to not be ordinary wear and tear on artificial turf playing field surfaces as specified in these specifications and in the ATM’s current standard product information literature and specifications. 1.8 SUBMITTALS 1.8.1 The following information shall be submitted by the ATC with the bid documentation: A. Current standard product specification sheets of the proposed artificial turf system as published by the ATM. B. Current standard guidelines for installation of the proposed synthetic surfacing system as published by the ATM. C. Current material safety data sheets on all individual components of the proposed synthetic surfacing system as published by the ATM. D. Current standard requirements for base that may limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect quality of installation, as published by the ATM. E. Current standard temperature and climatic conditions that may limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect quality of installation, as published by the ATM. F. Affidavit signed by an authorized representative of the ATM attesting that the proposed artificial turf resilient infill granule has no measurable traces of heavy metals, carbon, aromatic hydrocarbons, formaldehyde free and is colored with non-toxic pigmentation. G. Affidavit signed by an authorized representative of the ATM attesting that the proposed synthetic surfacing system can be disposed of as non-hazardous waste. H. Affidavit signed by an authorized representative of the ATM attesting that the ATC is accepted and certified by the ATM I. Facsimile of eight (8)-year warranty against workmanship and materials on the proposed artificial turf system. 1.8.2 The following information shall be submitted by the ATC prior to the production of the artificial turf and infill material: A. Three (3) samples of the artificial turf system in its final constructed form in an easily transportable case with a removable cover, minimum 10" x 10" in size. The GC shall approve these samples prior to the production of the artificial turf and infill material. B. Shop drawings for seam details and layout, and game lines and event markings layout. The GC shall approve these shop drawings prior to the production of the artificial turf and infill material. 1.8.3 Prior to the commencement of the construction of the base: A. Provided that the GC has submitted to the ATC copy of the documents relative to the design of the substructure, the ATC shall review said documents and provide to the GC a letter stating that it found no evidence that the design of the substructure does not meet the project specifications and/or the rules of the sport and/or the minimum requirement for installation of the proposed artificial turf system as defined by the ATM’s current published literature. Any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect the quality of the installation shall be immediately reported to the GC. 1.8.4 Upon completion of the construction of the base, prior to the commencement of the installation of the artificial turf system: A. Provided that the GC has submitted to the ATC the as-built documents and field test results relative to the completed base, the ATC shall review said documents and provide to the GC a letter stating that it found no evidence that the completed base does not meet the project specifications and/or the rules of the sport and/or the minimum requirement for installation of the artificial turf system as defined by the ATM’s current published literature. Any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect the quality of the installation shall be immediately reported to the GC. B. The ATC shall provide an experienced and qualified technician to visually inspect the completed base and provide to the GC a letter stating that it found no evidence that the completed base does not meet the project specifications and/or the rules of the sport and/or the minimum requirement for installation of the artificial turf system as defined by the ATM’s current published literature. Any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect the quality of the installation shall be immediately reported to the GC. 1.8.5 The following information shall be submitted by the ATC upon completion of the installation of the artificial turf system: A. Three (3) copies of the maintenance manual which will include all necessary instructions for proper care and preventative maintenance of the synthetic turf and infill system. B. One (1) copy of the eight (8)-year manufacturer’s warranty covering products and installation. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. The installed artificial turf surfacing system shall meet the minimum specifications subscribed herein. Where standard product specifications are inferior to the requirements of this specification, the discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the Owner prior to bidding and the product must be upgraded to meet these requirements. No modification of the requirements will be allowed. No substitutions will be accepted. B. The artificial turf surfacing system shall be designed and constructed to maximize dimensional stability, to resist damage through normal wear and tear from its designated use, and to minimize degradation through exposure to the local environment. C. The installed artificial turf surfacing system, including all components that are employed and become a permanent part of the system, shall be resistant to weather, insects, rot, mildew, fungus, and resist ultraviolet degradation. D. The artificial turf surfacing system shall accommodate the weight and in-motion turning of light motorized vehicles without causing seams to separate, without causing twist distortions and without causing separation within the system strata. E. The artificial turf surfacing system shall be easily and quickly cleaned by washing and sweeping as necessary and shall not be damaged by cleaning methods as recommended by the ATM. F. All rolls of material must exhibit uniform characteristics, including, but not limited to, color, roll width, pile direction and pile height. G. Material for all game lines and event markings for the artificial turf playing field shall be of the same material and manufacturing process as the material for the main artificial turf field. H. All products shall be sourced from the selected ATM’s proprietary system. I. Assembly of the materials and components shall provide a tight, secure, and hazard-free athletic playing surface suitable for the purpose intended. 2.2 MANUFACTURER 2.2.1 MONDO AMERICA, INC. 2655 Francis-Hughes, Laval, QC, Canada. Toll Free USA 800 361-3747 Toll Free CAN 800 663-8138 2.2.2 DIVISIONS A. MONDO USA (Southwest Region), 1705 West NW Hwy., Suite 255, Grapevine, TX Toll Free: 1 888 966-6369 B. MONDO USA, (Northwest Region), 4208-198th Street S.W., Suite 105, Lynnwood, WA Toll Free: 1 800 962-5334 C. MONDO USA, (Atlantic Region), 1100 East Hector Street, Suite 160, Conshohocken, PA Toll Free: 1 888 553-0002 2.3 FIBER MAT ASSEMBLY 2.3.1 The artificial turf fiber mat assembly shall satisfy the following minimum specifications: Production Method: Tufting Primary Backing: Shall consist of a 3-layer fabric. Composition: UV-stabilized polypropylene Weight: Minimum 10 oz/sqyd ± 5% Secondary Backing: Shall consist of a uniform application of non-porous bonding material to permanently lock the fiber tufts in place. Non-uniform coatings and/or porous coatings shall be deemed unacceptable. Composition: Heat-activated polyurethane Weight: Minimum 28 oz/sq. yd. ± 5% Fiber Identification: Parallel slit fiber Composition: UV-stabilized polyethylene Thickness: Minimum 100µ Weight: Minimum 10,000 Dtex ± 5% Color: Green, white, yellow, blue Tufting: Linear Gauge: Maximum 1/2” Fibers per Tuft: 1 Pile height: ASTM D418-93 minimum 2” 1/8 ± 5% Pile mass: ASTM D418-93 minimum 44 oz/sq. yd. ± 5% Drainage: Backing shall be punctured to provide holes for adequate and consistent drainage. Water permeability shall be a minimum of 150inches per hour.. Non-punctured backings shall be deemed unacceptable. Total Weight of Carpet: Minimum 82 oz/sq. yd. Packaging: Rolls Width of Rolls: Minimum 15’ Length of Rolls: Upon request. Product to be MONDOTURF® manufactured by Mondo America, Inc or approved equal. 2.4 TUFTED LINE MATERIAL A. All line material to be identical dimensionally and in composition, except for fiber color, to that used for the main playing field 2.5 RESILIENT INFILL MATERIAL A. The synthetic infill granule shall be specifically designed and manufactured for athletic use. 100% recyclable, colored with non-toxic pigments, low thermal absorption and low thermal capacity, UV-stabilized, non-abrasive, non-electrostatic, self-extinguishing, carbon-free, aromatic hydrocarbon-free, formaldehyde-free, heavy metal-free and odor-free. It must contain no SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) granules. Composition: Thermoplastic Rubber Granulometry: 1 – 2.5 mm Color: Grass Green / Earth Brown Quantity: Minimum 3.7 lbs/sq. ft. Product to be ECOFILL® granule as manufactured by Mondo America, Inc. or approved equal. 2.6 NON-RESILIENT INFILL MATERIAL A. This is a sand-free installation. Non-resilient infill material at any percentage shall be deemed unacceptable. 2.7 SEAMING TAPE MATERIAL A. ATC shall use approved seaming tape according to ATM recommendations 2.8 ADHESIVE A. ATC shall use approved 2 component polyurethane adhesive according to ATM recommendations. 2.9 SEWING MATERIAL A. This is a glued installation. Sewing of rolls shall be deemed unacceptable. 2.10 EDGING A. All fasteners that are to be employed in fastening the edges of the turf must be suitable for use with the specific nailing strip and be manufactured as to prevent corrosion while in use over the warranty period. 2.11 INSTALLED ARTIFICIAL TURF SURFACING SYSTEM 2.11.1 The installed artificial turf surfacing system shall satisfy the following minimum specifications Cross Slope: Shall not exceed 1%. Surface Flatness: Shall not vary from a true plane by more than 6 mm under a 4,000 mm straightedge at any position and in any direction. Surface Imperfections: Shall be free of surface imperfections. Porosity: Minimum 250 mm/hour at any location. 2.12 LIFE CYCLE PERFORMANCE A. The artificial turf surfacing system shall remain usable and playable over the warranty period. B. Wear per ASTM D418 shall not exceed 10% per year over the warranty period. C. G max per ASTM F355 procedure A shall not exceed 175 over the warranty period. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. Installation is to commence only if the base, inclusive of the edging system and of all pieces of in-ground sport equipment items where artificial turf material must be installed up to or on top, is completed and meets the specifications of the various suppliers and manufacturers, the project specifications and the rules of the sport, and that has been accepted by the ATC. B. Installation is to commence and continue only if the environmental and site conditions are in accordance with these specifications and with the ATM’s current recommendations for installation of the selected product. C. The installation of the artificial turf system is to comply with the shop drawing reviewed and accepted by the GC, with the specifications herein and with the ATM’s specifications and instructions. 3.2 BASE ACCEPTANCE 3.2.1 Prior to base construction: A. It is the responsibility of the GC to make sure that the base, inclusive of the edging system and of all pieces of in-ground sport equipment items where artificial turf material must be installed up to or on top, is completed and meets the specifications of the various suppliers and manufacturers, the project specifications and the rules of the sport, and to supply to the ATC full design documents, as-built information and field test reports confirming that the base meets the above-mentioned requirements. B. The ATC shall provide technical services to review the design documents, as-built information and test results supplied by the GC and to inspect the base prior to the commencement of the installation of the artificial turf system. C. The ATC shall report to the GC any evidence that would prevent the ATC from accepting the base. D. The ATC shall expect that any and all defects of the base be remedied prior to the commencement of the installation. E. In the absence of any evidence proving the opposite, the ATC shall assume that the base meets the project specifications and the rules of the sport and it is therefore suitable for installation of the artificial turf system. F. The base shall be expected to meet the following criteria: Cross Slope: Shall not exceed 1%. Surface Flatness: Shall not vary from a true plane by more than 6 mm under a 4,000 mm straightedge at any position and in any direction. Surface Imperfections: Shall be free of surface imperfections. Porosity: Shall not be less than 250 mm/hour at any location. Vertical compaction: Shall not be less than 98% SPD at any location. G. The layout of the perimeter edging system and of all pieces of in-ground sport equipment shall meet the project specifications and the rules of the sport. H. The base shall be clean and free from contamination. I. The base shall accommodate the weight and in-motion turning of the light motorized vehicles, machines and materials to be used for installation and maintenance of the artificial turf system without deformation, surface damage, loosening of granular material, etc. J. The base shall be sufficiently flexible to provide protection to the playing surface from the effects of subsoil movement and frost heave. 3.2.2 Upon completion of the base, professional engineers on the account of the GC shall: A. Survey the base to determine if the layout of the field meets the project specifications and the rules of the sport. Record on a plan of the facility the position of the edging system at 30’ intervals and the position of goal posts, corner flag posts, etc. B. Survey the base to determine if it meets the project specifications and the rules of the sport for elevations, slopes and gradients. Record on a plan of the facility the elevations of the base on a maximum 30’ x 30’ grid of individual locations. C. Visually inspect the base to determine if the base is affected by surface imperfections. Record on a plan of the facility the position and nature of all imperfections. D. Perform planarity tests to determine if the base meets the project specifications and the rules of the sport for planarity. Place the 4,000 mm straightedge on the surface, parallel to the long side of the field. Drag the 4,000 mm straightedge across the width of the field, move it along 4,000 mm and repeat the drag back across its width. Repeat again until the entire field has been dragged. Repeat the entire process across the length of the field. Record on a plan of the facility any location where a deviation is found exceeding the maximum permitted. The record should also identify whether the deviation is a high spot or a depression. E. Perform vertical compaction tests. Record on a plan of the facility any location where a deviation is found exceeding the maximum permitted F. Perform porosity tests. Record on a plan of the facility any location where a deviation is found exceeding the maximum permitted. G. All defective portions of the base shall be corrected by the GC. Upon completion of the corrective work, new tests should be performed until the entire substructure is within the specified tolerances. H. When the base is believed to be within the specified tolerances, the GC shall supply to the ATC copy of the satisfactory as-built documents and field test reports relative to the completed base. I. The ATC shall review the as-built documents and field test reports to verify that the completed base meets the project specifications, the rules of the sport, and the minimum requirement for installation of the proposed artificial turf system as defined by the ATM’s current published literature. The ATC shall inform the GC in writing of the findings of the review and of any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system or affect the quality of the installation. J. Upon receipt of satisfactory as-built documents and field test reports test results and prior to the commencement of the installation, the ATC shall meet on site with the GC to visually inspect the base, and to eventually perform independent tests for imperfection, planarity, etc. The GC should provide a 4,000 mm straightedge to verify the planarity of the base. The ATC shall inform the GC in writing of the findings of the site inspection and of any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system, or affect the quality of the installation. K. The ATC shall include in its price the cost of one (1) site inspection. If any remedial work is required and is carried out, and the ATC is to reinspect the base, the GC shall reimburse the ATC for the cost of any additional site inspection(s). L. The GC shall keep the base clean and free from contamination by oils, dust, organic matter, dirt, mud, chemical agents, etc. until installation of the artificial turf surface begins. The GC shall enforce adequate procedures to prevent contamination of the base by work of other craftsmen and trades, by site trespassing, by maintenance activity around the site, by dirty rain water, etc. M. No vehicle traffic should be allowed on the base until installation begins. N. Prior to starting the installation, the ATC shall submit to the GC a letter stating that the ATC did not find any evident deficiency that might limit the installation of the proposed artificial turf system or affect the quality of the installation. 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SITE CONDITIONS A. Installation is to commence only if the base, inclusive of the edging system and of all pieces of in-ground sport equipment items where artificial turf material must be installed up to or on top, is completed and accepted. B. Installation shall not commence and continue if adjacent or concurrent construction operations generate dust, airborne abrasives, or any other by-product that, in the opinion of the ATC, would be harmful to the artificial turf material. C. Installation is to commence and continue only if adequate procedures have been enforced to prevent contamination of the area to be surfaced by work of other craftsmen and trades, by site trespassing, by maintenance activity around the site, by dirty rain water, etc. D. Installation is to commence and continue only if adequate procedures have been enforced to secure the area to be surfaced from unwanted pedestrian and vehicular access. E. Installation is to commence and continue only weather is dry. The minimum temperature at any point in a 24-hour cycle shall be of 50°F. The temperature during actual installation shall be at a minimum of 65°F. If in the opinion of the ATC weather and climatic conditions are having or will have an adverse effect on installation, work shall be delayed until the adverse conditions have passed. 3.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Deliver and store products in the original, manufacturer’s packaging with the labels intact. B. Store products in a location and position that protects them from damage from any cause. The environmental condition in the storage area must be such that no physical changes occur in the products. C. Handle products in a manner that protects them from damage from any cause. 3.5 PROTECTION A. The ATC is responsible for the protection of all existing facilities from damage as a result of the installation work. Any damage must be repaired promptly and to the original condition of the facility prior to the damage. B. The ATC is responsible for the protection of the installed material from damage as a result of the installation. C. The GC is responsible for the protection of the installation area and of the installed material from damage as a result of work of other craftsmen and trades, of site trespassing, of maintenance activity around the site, of dirty rain water, etc. 3.6 TURF PLACEMENT A. All rolls must be straight and true when laid out. Each roll must form a common straight and true edge with the adjacent roll. No fitted pieces will be permitted. Cross seams are not permitted except for lines and event marking. B. Rolls to be unrolled and allowed to relax. C. Cut and adjust rolls prior to seaming. All trim cuts shall be neat and clean. D. The method for the bonding of the seams must provide for a permanent, hazard-free artificial turf playing field. Seams to be secure and capable of remaining secure for the duration of the warranty period. No fibers shall remain trapped by the adhesive. Seams that have spillage of adhesive on the surface of the fibers will be rejected. E. Adhesive shall be supplied or approved or recommended by the ATM. Mix adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. F. The turf must be fastened to the fastening strip provided at points no greater than 150 mm apart. 3.7 GAME LINES AND EVENT MARKINGS A. All game lines and event markings shall be positioned as prescribed by the contract document drawings and by the rules of the sport(s). B. All game lines and event markings shall be straight and true without distortion. Curved lines shall follow a consistent radius with no distortions. No lines shall vary from the specified layout by more than 10 mm over the total length of the line, and by more than 5 mm over a 1,000 mm length. C. All line seams shall be backed by seaming tape. The line-to-turf joints shall form a straight and level seam without distortions or trip hazards. The pile direction of the lines shall match the pile direction of the field whenever possible. 3.8 INFILL PLACEMENT A. The infill material shall be installed in sufficient quantities as to ensure that the depth of the infill material remains at the level provided in the ATM’s specifications over the warranty period. B. The infill shall not vary from a true plane by more than 6 mm beneath a 4,000 mm straightedge at any position and in any direction. 3.9 CLEAN-UP A. Upon completion of the work, remove all debris, surplus materials, containers, equipment. Project area must be left in a clean and orderly condition. 3.10 TESTING AND INSPECTIONS A. Prior to the production of the artificial turf and infill material, the ATC shall submit three (3) samples of the artificial turf system in its final constructed form in an easily transportable case with a removable cover, 10” x 10” in size. The Owner’s independent laboratory may perform laboratory tests. These tests to be performed at Owner’s expense. The test results of these samples shall meet or exceed these specifications and the specifications that the ATC has supplied for the proposed product within the ATC’s tender submission. The Owner shall approve these samples prior to the production of the artificial turf and infill material. The cost for the initial testing will be at the Owner’s expense. The cost of any subsequent testing done as a result of the initial samples tested failing to meet these specifications and the specifications that the ATC has supplied for the proposed product within the ATC’s tender submission will be at the ATC’s expense. B. Prior to installation, or during installation, or at completion of installation of the artificial turf, if the Owner has any question or doubt about the quality of the material or installation, the Owner’s independent laboratory might perform field or laboratory tests. Any material failing to meet or exceed these specifications or the specifications that the ATC has supplied for the proposed product within the ATC’s tender submission will be repaired or replaced as necessary at the ATC’s expense. The cost for the initial testing will be at the Owner’s expense. The cost of any subsequent testing done as a result of the initial samples tested failing to meet these specifications and the specifications that the ATC has supplied for the proposed product within the ATC’s tender submission will be at the ATC’s expense.

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