Owners Project Requirements (OPR)

Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Division 01 – General Requirements

Site Selection

Building orientation needs to have a detailed discussion early in programming and design.
A waste management plan must be included in the design drawings. (Including recycling and waste container locations)

Structural/Architectural

Maximum of 30% glass on building envelope. 25% or less is Weber States sustainability target.
Orientation of the glass to be primarily on the north and east sides of the building. Minimize west-facing glass.
Balconies or roof paver areas must be physically restricted from access to the rest of the roof.
Custodial closets are to be a minimum of 100 square feet, with shelving installed on one wall.
Shelves need to be 6 feet long by one foot deep.
Three shelves per closet.
Plan for equipment storage and ensure there is space allocated.
No skylights
Three shelves per closet.
�ԹϹ�� does its own campus Bluestakes and requires 48 hour notice.
Be cognizant of likelihood of materials and finishes being discontinued.

Owner’s Documentation

Fill in the online file tree provided by �ԹϹ��.
Installation manuals will be in the Maintenance folder for each system/equipment.

GIS Requirements

Any new installation has to have GIS points.
Any exposed existing infrastructure to have GIS points taken before burial.
Need 24 hour notice for �ԹϹ�� GIS to document points.

Other

35% of building materials by value shall be recycled content, locally-sourced, or third- party green verified materials.
75% of construction waste shall be diverted from the landfill.
Use existing labeling schema when remodeling, do not create new numbering system.

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

Division 03 – Concrete

6 bag engineered or Titan mix
Use epoxy coated rebar for any reinforced concrete flat work.
All 6 bag engineered concrete sidewalks need a Clear Seal & Cure. To include UV resistance and yellowing, resistant to spills such as oil, grease and de-icing salts. That will help the concrete cure slower to strengthen the concrete surface, helps to minimize hairline cracking, spalling or dusting. Please provide a submittal for approval.
- No dyes in concrete cure seal
No colored concrete unless pre-approved by �ԹϹ��.
No stamped concrete unless pre-approved by �ԹϹ��.
Minimum 8” depth reinforced with rebar on fire lanes.
Truncated dome sections to be dark gray in color.
All cold joints need to be doweled on 24” center with epoxy coated dowels.
Top and bottom of stairs should be doweled into adjacent walkway.
Prefer to avoid stair noses grooves.
All expansion joints need to be caulked.
Include expansion joints where stair meets cheek wall.
Mechanical Room concrete floor slabs shall be sloped to the floor drains.

Division 04 – Masonry

Division 05 – Metals

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics and Composites

Partitions in restrooms shall be steel with baked enamel, (No stainless-steel).
Countertops shall be solid surface, not laminate.
Doors shall have vertical grain and preferred to be clear maple with clear finish.
Window sills shall be solid surface.
Chair rails shall be a minimum of 16" wide solid composite.
Corner guards shall be minimum 3" wide and stainless steel.
Teaching station rack is 18" deep by 19" high by 20" wide with vented cabinet doors and back ventilation, large enough to house AV equipment with appropriate ventilation.
Appropriately sized backing for tv mounts shall be included.

Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

Roofs shall be a white membrane roof with a minimum 30-year warranty and an albedo > 0.65.
Roof shall be warrantied to at least 100 mph.
Roof must meet current DFCM standards.
Roof repairs must be completed by a certified manufacturer representative.
Discuss strategies to reduce any heat island effect given site conditions.
Meet DFCM minimum standards for High Performance Building Standard.
Base design should be mechanically fastened roofs.
Caulk joints should be a maximum of ½"
Avoid ballast materials on roofs.
The roof shall have walk-off pads for anticipated solar layout and equipment. Walk-off mats shall be a white diamond pattern.
Permanently attached ladder access to all roofs of the building. Hoist point and grab bar. No ship’s ladders!
No skylights.

Division 08 – Openings

Solarban 70 clear as the basis of design for glass.
Doors shall have vertical grain and preferred to be clear maple with clear finish.

Door Closers

A.D.A. Door closers must be electromechanical (cast iron closer, all-weather fluid, meets ANSI grade)
A schedule shall be in the drawings showing door closers matched to door type and weight.
No in-ground door closers.
No concealed door closers.
No automatic self-charging door closers.
Coordinate with electronic access system.

See Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware for details.

Division 09 – Finishes

2x2 ceiling grid. Minimize the use of hard lid ceilings.
Preferred pattern is Radar. (#2310)
Avoid Tegular.
If wood ceilings are used, they must be removable, similar to T grid.
All paints and stains to be semi-gloss water-based zero-VOC.
Standard is five paint colors (this includes Weber purple and �ԹϹ�� standard white) per building.
5 gallon attic stock for each color (fresh, unopened).
Basis should be Sherwin Williams ProMar 200.
�ԹϹ�� Purple can be found at Sherwin Williams.
Contractor to provide drawdowns for each color to �ԹϹ��.
Use Sherwin Williams (State Contract) color deck for selecting colors.
- SW #7012 Creamy
- SW # Custom Weber State Purple
- SW #6150 Universal Khaki
- SW #7016 Mindful Gray
- SW#7011 Natural Choice
Chair guards – see Div 06
Corner guards – see Div 06
Carpet shall be tile type.
Low maintenance tile flooring is utilized in restrooms that do not require periodic refinishing.
Minimum 24" x 24" access panels.
Epoxy coated mechanical room floors.
Low-VOC sealants and caulks.

Division 10 – Specialties

Division 11 – Equipment

Division 12 – Furnishings

Division 14 – Conveying Equipment

Division 21 – Fire Suppression

No saddle (mechanical tees) connections shall not be used.
Back flow preventer must meet current plumbing code.
Use flexible sprinkler drop from main line for interior.
No flexible lines on drain lines.
Fire Sprinkler design should be designed incorporated in CD set in lieu of deferred submittal.
Fire sprinkler mains should be able to isolate each floor/level.
Use a tamper proof valve for isolation.

Division 22 – Plumbing

Mechanical System

0.5 GPM lavatories. The basis of design Moen 8211 faucet and all lavatories, toilets, urinals, and showerheads must be E.P.A. WaterSense certified.
Dual flush toilets (1.1 and 1.6 GPF) or 1.28 GPF flush valve.
Low flow urinals and flush valves (0.25 GPF).
No sensor or automated operation flush valves.
Low flow showerheads (1.5 GPM).
Auto shut off valve for domestic water main tied to a meter.
Non-filtered bottle filling stations. Elkay EZ H2O.
Design consideration for water running down the faucet neck to prevent moisture on the floor. The countertops will be flush with the wall.

Metering

Domestic Water Meter shall be installed on main water feed to a building. No turbines.
Electric meter shall be installed on or near M.D.P. Generally speaking, a single meter for the entire building shall be sufficient; however, sometimes, it may make sense to sub-meter mechanical and lighting or solar in specific applications. This shall be determined during the sustainability charrette for the project.
B.T.U. meter shall be installed for chilled/condenser water, including ground source fields.
All meters shall be connected to the Building �ԹϹ�� current metering system. Specifications and drawings need to indicate who is responsible for this and how it shall be done.
Controls contractor will be responsible for all the integration of meters.

Plumbing

Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Mechanical System

Controls

Data pulls for equipment.
Each HP compressor (two drops for twined units; the Belimo valve)
Each meter
Condenser water
Domestic water
Solar
Electrical
Ground source
BTU
Central network controllers
JCI Controller – SNE/SNC
AE200/EW50
No controls located in IT rooms.
Locate as close to compressors as possible.
JCI will only monitor the VRF system; The VRF system will control independently of BMS.
Building pumps will control to DP sensor.
Review pumping design with �ԹϹ�� team.
Third-party controllers need to be �ԹϹ�� approved.
All control devices must integrate with �ԹϹ��’s current systems (JCI or Mitsubishi)
Network controls communication protocol will be BACnet MS/TP wherever possible or BACnet IP as a secondary option (no translators)
Software needed for maintenance will be provided.
Provide VRF condenser alarm through BACnet JCI.

Division 26 – Electrical

Light Pollution

Energy — Lighting

5000K color interior and exterior.
All L.E.D. lighting.
Efficacy of 120 or greater on all light fixtures.
0.4 watts/sq. ft target.
Minimize types of light fixtures (we want a small list on the lighting fixture schedule) and architectural fixtures
Occupancy sensors throughout the building (programmed for vacancy sensing) except offices
No networked lighting controls
Dark building – All emergency lights are connected to occupancy sensors through a G.T.D.
There are no lighting control panels.
A photocell controls exterior lighting at a building site.
The photocell will be accessible for maintenance and have an HOA switch.
Recommended Illumination Levels:
- 10 – 20 Foot Candles – Corridors, Vestibules, Stairwells, Common Areas, Locker Rooms, Lounges
- 20 – 40 Foot Candles – Classrooms, Offices, Conference Rooms, Computer Labs
- 30 – 50 Foot Candles – Kitchens, Shops, Labs, Art Studios
No photocells (daylight harvesting) in classrooms or offices. Only in large open public spaces.
All offices and classrooms will have dimmers.
Lighting control is the Wattstopper D.L.M. as the basis of design.
Classrooms shall have lighting control at the entrance and teaching console. Lighting controls shall consist of 2 dimmer switches. Lighting controls are not connected to the A.V. system.

Electrical

Buildings are to be looped into the campus 12470 loop. (No splices)
Armored Prysmian cable as a basis of design for medium voltage.
Medium voltage duct banks shall be encased in red dyed concrete including locating tape above
Cooper switchgear with V.F.I. as a basis of design, with single-phase protection.
Fault indicators on all medium-voltage lines.
Discuss options for battery backup vs. generator and minimizing loads on e-power.
Battery should be 10-20 year storage option
If ATS is used shall be capable of being tested during building operation (without shutting the building down)
Power factor to be above .95.
Document (high P.O.T. or VLF) to be provided in CX record.
Verify all gasket sealings on transformers and medium voltage switches are at factory torque rating.
Transformers shall be pad mounted (no vaults)
Electrical panels shall include 20% extra capacity
Architect and electrical engineer shall have a discussion on future proofing for EV charging capacity
Wiring devices shall have pig tailing
Wiring connections shall not use quick connects (stabbing type)
No aluminum conductors
Electricians shall provide connection for and properly connect hardwired furniture.

Alternative Transportation

All new construction should have new electric vehicle charging Station. One dual- port station shall be installed per new building; in addition, capacity for up to 6 stalls (3 dual-port charging stations) shall be installed, will include conduit out to ground box locations.
Conduit shall be a minimum of 2 inches to charging stations.
Shall be included in the base bid of construction.
Bollards and signage for the E.V. charging station should be considered and designed for the site.
ADA EV charging shall be included as required.
Dedicated electrical panel for EV charging stations

Division 27 – Communications

Classrooms

Projector screen at front of room, size dependent upon size of room. Smaller rooms may have a large screen TV.
Ceiling mounts projectors are preferred
Lay in Tile speakers with quantity dependent on room size
- Basis of design is JBL or Extron
Pendant or surface mount speakers if ceiling isn’t tile
Document camera in each classroom
Teacher facing camera, wall mounted depending upon room layout
Drop microphones at front room, minimum 2
Table top AV controller (Basis of design Extron, Crestron) on teaching station (not wall mounted)
Teaching station rack is 18" deep by 19" high by 20" wide with vented cabinet doors and back ventilation.
3 network lines to teaching station from data closet
- from teaching station to above ceiling need 2 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25" and 1"
- from TV back box to above ceiling need 1 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25"
Need a double duplex outlet in each teaching station
A convenience outlet on the side of each teaching station
Need power for each projector or tv screen

Conference Rooms

Large screen TV preferred on front of room
Lay in Tile speakers with quantity dependent on room size
- Basis of design is JBL or Extron
Pendant or surface mount speakers if ceiling isn’t tile
Camera, wall mounted depending upon room layout, facing conference table
Lay in style microphones preferred
Table top AV controller (Basis of design Extron, Crestron) on conference table (ideally not wall mounted)
A/V cabinet rack size is 18" deep by 19" high by 20" wide with vented cabinet doors and back ventilation.
3 network lines to A/V cabinet from data closet
- from A/V rack to above ceiling need 2 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25" and 1"
- from TV back box to above ceiling need 1 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25"
Floor box power to coordinate location with furniture layout with 1.25” A/V conduit (ideally centered under conference room table)
Need a double duplex outlet in each A/V cabinet
Need power for each projector or tv screen

Labs

Projector screen at front of room, size dependent upon size of room. Smaller rooms may have a large screen TV.
Ceiling mounts projectors are preferred
Lay in Tile speakers with quantity dependent on room size
- Basis of design is JBL or Extron
Pendant or surface mount speakers if ceiling isn’t tile
Document camera in each classroom
Teacher facing camera, wall mounted depending upon room layout
Drop microphones at front room, minimum 2
Table top AV controller (Basis of design Extron, Crestron) on teaching station (not wall mounted)
Teaching station rack is 18" deep by 19" high by 2" wide with vented cabinet doors and back ventilation.
3 network lines to teaching station from data closet
- from teaching station to above ceiling need 2 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25" and 1"
- from TV back box to above ceiling need 1 A/V conduits with a minimum 1.25"
Need a double duplex outlet in each teaching station
A convenience outlet on the side of each teaching station
Need power for each projector or TV screen
Modifications may be needed for specialized labs, active learning spaces and splitable spaces

Miscellaneous

Digital signage
- Back box, power, 1" A/V conduit, backing
Collaboration displays (study rooms)
- Back box, power, 1" A/V conduit, backing, 1" conduit from display to wall box
Zoom rooms
- Custom designed as needed
Appropriately sized backing for tv mounts shall be included.
Electricians shall provide connection for and properly connect hardwired furniture.

Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

In design a discussion will be had with the �ԹϹ�� Fire Marshall on the location and quantity of annunciator panels
Main fire alarm control panel needs to be located behind a single door access inside the building
For new construction include voice alarm system
Requests for placing alarm system into test mode require 24 hour notice to project manager and fire marshal
Standard alarm system is Notifier. All work on system must be done by Notifier certified technicians.
Each device shall be labeled with panel addresses for the device

See 08 71 00 Door Hardware for section 2.11 Electronic Access Control Locks for details.

Division 31 – Earthwork

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

Alternative Transportation

All new construction shall include covered bike/scooter racks near the facility.
EV Charging stations shall be provided – as outlined in Electrical

Stormwater

Consider using bio-swales and maximize stormwater detention/filtration at a building site.
Follow standards outlined in W.S.U.'s SWMP (latest is located at FM website: https://weber.edu/facilities/stormwater.html )
Consider the use of Low Impact Development (L.I.D.) and maximize stormwater detention/filtration at buildings on sites over an acre. L.I.D.'s must retain one inch of water of footprint of disturbed construction area.
Connect all stormwater lines to the retention pond.
Verify if the site will be over or under an acre. If the site is over an acre, obtain an SWPPP from �ԹϹ��.

Water Efficient Landscaping

Full-Depth Patching

Parking Lots:
- 3" think asphalt, over 8" base course gravel
Drive Aisles:
- 4" think asphalt, over 8" base course gravel
Roadways:
- 5" think asphalt, over 8" base course gravel
Repaint all striping and symbols that are impacted during construction

Division 33 – Utilities

Contact �ԹϹ�� GIS group to document any uncovered existing or new utilities prior to covering. Coordinate through �ԹϹ�� Project Manager. Requires minimum 48 hour notice (2 business days) for �ԹϹ��.
Contact 811 for public utilities (currently 3 business days) and �ԹϹ�� internal bluestaking (2 business days).
See Division 15 for piping requirements.
Any direct bury 12,470V shall be in a red concrete duct bank.
Any utilities breaching the tunnel or foundation walls needs to be sealed from the outside with Link Seal or equivalent product.
Tracer wire and marking tape installed for all utilities.
Digging within the Pineview canal easement requires coordination with Project Manager and Bureau of Reclamation.
Require hydrovac excavation in congested utility areas.
�ԹϹ�� is the enforcement entity for storm water management and permits.
- Vacuuming and/or jetting may be required at the end of a project if significant construction material is found in the stormwater system.
All fire water pressure tests and chlorination of domestic water are to be performed by general contractor and inspected by a 3^rd party with results also to �ԹϹ��.
All underground utilities shall be bedded correctly and inspected by either a code official or �ԹϹ��.

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