PART1 GENERA L 1.01 SUMMARY SECTION 32 1823.39 SYNTHETIC TRACK SURFACING SYSTEM - BEYNON A. Beynon Track Surfacing System is to be bid as Deduct Alternate No. 1- The base bid is for the Mondo Track Surfacing System. Deduct Alternate No. 1 calls for substituting the Mondo Track Surfacing System with the Beynon Track Surfacing System as described in this specification. In addition to the change in systems for surfacing, the track and field event curb and edge details shall be modified for a full pour product instead of the pre-manufactured sheet good product (Mondo System). Other items referred to in the details, drawings, and specifications such as field event covers shall be modified for a full pour system. AII costs associated with this modification and selection of Deduct Alternate No. 1 shall be included and accounted for in the bid price listed in the Bid Form. B. Full knowledge and understanding of all drawings, specifications, and general provisions of the bidding documents and related foundation and utilities work is required by the Synthetic Surfacing Contractor (SSC). 1. This section covers all labor and materials required to install a first-class, synthetic track and field surface. 2. The General Contractor (GC) is responsible for the installation, if any, of the track subbase-works, drainage systems and asphalt base-works, designed by others, to corrected levels per NCAA requirements as required or detailed in the project drawings and these specifications. 3. The SSC is responsible for installing all synthetic-surfacing materials as designated in the project drawings and these specifications. 4. The SSC is responsible for all line markings required for NCAA track and field events as directed by these specifications and the Owner. 5. The GC is responsible for the purchase and installation of all inground track and field equipment if required. 1.02 CODES AND STANDARD S A. Codes and standards follow the current guidelines set forth by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Where discrepancies are noted between these various governing bodies, the rules of the NCAA shall be enforced. 1.03 RELATED SECTION S A. 32 1216 - Bituminous Surfacing 1.04 SUBMITTALS A. The following information shall be submitted by the SSC with the bid documentation : 1. Standard printed specifications of the synthetic surfacing system that is being installed. 2. Installation process and requirements for the base, and any conditions that may limit the sports installation, or affect quality of installation. 3. Temperature / climatic conditions limiting quality of installation. 4. The SSC is required to provide documentation that shows the selected specified and installed product meets the IAAF Performance Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Athletics Tracks (Outdoor) and is certified in terms of the IAAF certification system as updated on April 1, 1999. 5. SSC to provide a list of completed facilities, minimum of 10, which are certified to meet NCAA rules & regulations, utilizing the same product as specified. B. The following information shall be submitted by the SSC as requested by the Owner prior to installation : 1. Provide a five- (5) year manufacturer's warranty against workmanship, installation and materials on the synthetic surface. 2. The SSC installing the material shall submit an affidavit attesting that the surfacing material to be installed meets the requirements defined in the manufacturers currentl y Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 1 of 6
published specifications and any modifications outlined in these technical specifications prior to the commencement of any work. 3. A letter signed by an authorized representative of the SSC, that the track and field surfacing has no measurable traces of heavy metals, leachable mercury, and any other hazardous materials identified by the EPA. A 8" x 10 sample of the material to be installed, for testing by the owners independent laboratory to verify the above and establish parameters against which random spot tests by the owners agent during installation can be compared. This sample must be provided prior to installation. 4. A further product sample 8" x 10" in size, the same colour, texture, thickness, etc. as the type of surfacing to be installed for this project. This must be a representative sample of the product for comparison of color and texture during installation. This sample must be submitted and approved by the Owner prior to installation. 5. Upon completion of all line Markings, the SSC shall submit to the Owner a certification of accuracy submitted by a Registered Engineer or Surveyor. This document shall state that the track markings and layout meets the NCAA requirements and the requirements of these bid documents. 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANC E A. Bids will only be accepted from those SSC that have completed at least 10 Track and Field facilities that have been properly certified to meet NCAA specifications or rules. The SSC shall have installed a minimum of ten (10) tracks with a product that has been approved by the IAAF and meets all requirements of the IAAF Performance Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Athletics Tracks (Outdoor). B. SSC must provide a list of projects at least 5 years old in similar environmental conditions that are available for inspection by the Owner. C. The synthetic track surface shall be installed by authorized applicators acceptable to the Owner. The Owner reserves the right of final acceptance with regards to any crewmembers of the SSC. D. Each bidder 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. AII bidders shall advise the Owner before submitting bids of any restrictions or anticipated difficulty. E. AII material shall be guaranteed to the extent that the surfacing : 1. Has been manufactured and applied in accordance with these and the manufacturer's specifications. 2. Will hold fast and/or adhere to the asphalt, concrete, edging, filler and patches or overlay materials. 3. Will perform as specified in these specifications and the specifications of the product manufacturer in the current standard product information literature and specification sheets. 4. Will not de-laminate, bubble, blister, fade, crack or wear excessively during the guarantee period. F. AII machinery and materials used must be only those approved by the Owner and the approved manufacturer of the selected synthetic surfacing material. 1.06 SPECIAL PROJECT CONDITION S A. Any required drainage and base works are the responsibility of the GC. The GC will provide a technician on-site during sub-contract installations through the completion of the contract. B. The SSC will provide a technician who will review the asphalt specification as supplied by the GC and accepting that the specification is acceptable, verify the suitability of the HMAC after installation. 1.07 SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WOR K A. At the completion of the construction of the track and field base, the GC shall supply to the SSC a topographic survey confirming that the elevations/slopes of the base meet the rules/requirements of the sport and/or the specifications and to show that the track and field areas will meet the rules of the sport. The GC will provide adequate test results verifying that Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 2 of 6
the installed asphalt is to required specification. The asphalt testing and topographic survey is for the account of the GC. B. The SSC shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to perform the following work : 1. Review Bidding documents and specifications, verify suitability of installation of, by GC's sub-contractors, the base and the in-ground track and field equipment. 2. Sufficiently clean down all areas to be surfaced and protect all areas not to receive synthetic surface. 3. Install approved synthetic surfacing material on all areas as defined by the Bidding documents. 4. Install removable synthetic surfacing (rubber or full pour polyurethane), as covers in all throwing circles within synthetic aprons, on pole vault box covers, on long/triple jump blanking boards and, if included, apply synthetic surfacing to the sand pit covers and the steeplechase waterjump pit cover. 5. Stripe all lane lines, start-finish lines, event markings, 5 sets of lane numbers (one colour) and runway borders according to NCAA standards per the listing hereafter. 400m track markings (NCAA based) 1. Official NCAA Events : a. 100 meters One directions on home straight- a-way b. 100 meter hurdles One directions on home straight-a-way c. 110 meter hurdles One directions on home straight-a-way d. 200 meters AII in lanes, one tur n e. 400 meters AII in lanes f. 400 meter hurdles AII in lane s g. 800 meters Waterfall start and 1-turn stagger h. 1500 meters Water fall star t i. 3000 meters Water fall start j. 3000 meter steeplechase Water fall start k. 5000 meters Water fall start I. 10,000 meters Water fall start m. 400 meter relay (4 x 100 meters) AII in lane s n. 1600 meter relay (4 x 400 meters) Three Turn Stagger o. Shot Put, Discus, and Hammer events Paint dividing lines ; p. Shot Put, Discus, Hammer, and Javelin Paint sector lines (not in circle or on runway) q. Javelin Paint foul lin e r. Pole vault, long & triple jump, and javelin Paint runway lines s. Common Finish Line - In compliance with the NCAA rule book, the intersection of each lane line and the finish line shall be painted blac k t. Lane Numbers - paint at least 6" beyond the common finish line in compliance with the NCAA rule book, facing timing devic e u. International relay acceleration zones, marked in compliance with the NCAA rule book. v. AII starting lines to have the event name painted on the synthetic surface. 2. Other NCAA Relays : a. 800 meter relay (4 x 200 meters) AII in lane s b. Sprint Medley Relay (200, 200, 400, 800 meters) 2 turn stagger c. Distance Medley Relay (1200, 400, 800, 1600 meters ) d. 200 meter relay (4 x 800 meters) e. 6000 meter relay (4 x 1500 meters) 3. Other College Events : a. 1-mile ru n b. Common finish line - Paint lean lines in lanes, 1 meter before finish line. 4. High School Events : (These events to be verified w/ Owner prior to installation) a. 300 meter hurdles b. 1600 meters c. 3200 meters Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 3 of 6
d. 1500 or 2000 meter steeplechase 5. Paint : a. AII lane lines, start and finish lines to receive 2 coat s b. Numbers are to be 36" high ; five (5) sets of numbers are required, location verified by Owner prior to installation. 1.08 COORDINATION A. The SSC shall coordinate the work specified with an authorized and appointed representative of the Owner so as to perform the work during a period and in a manner acceptable to the Owner. PART2 PRODUCTS 2.01 TRACK AND FIELD SURFACIN G A. The surface shall be full pour polyurethane by : 1. Beynon Sports Surfaces, 4435 Sunny Slope Avenue, Omaha, NE 68134, Tel: c/o 402-250-1826. 2. Approved Equa l B. Beynon product is the Class I IAAF certified Beynon BSS 2000 Dual Durometer Embedde d Track Surfacing or approved equal : 2.02 MINIMUM SURFACE THICKNESS, COLOR AND SHORE HARDNESS `A' MEASUREMENT S A. NOTE: These parameters apply to all surfaces being offered for installation. Please note that this is a one color surface installation. B. Colors: Standard Red. C. Total thickness - Average 13mm or as specified 2.03 SURFACING MATERIA L A. Minimum thickness : As specified in 2.02 above. B. Colors: As specified in 2.02 above. AII components shall match identically. C. Synthetic surfacing material shall conform to the following properties : Physical Properties Standard Specificatio n Force Reduction IAAF IAAF 35% - 50% Modified Vertical IAAF 0.6 mm - 2.5 m m Deformatio n Tensile Properties: Strength IAAF > 0.5 Mpa Elongation at break IAAF > 40 % Coefficient of Friction (wet) 47 TRRL Scale > 0. 5 D. Synthetic surfacing material shall exhibit a high resistance to track shoe spike traffic, cigarette burns and chemical agents. E. Surface must be in place in similar climatic conditions for a period no less than 5 years and available for inspection by the owner or owners rep at SSC cost. 2.04 CRACK FILLER & PATCHING MATERIA L A. Material for all cracks and patching shall be an approved material compatible with the specified surfacing. Specified material shall be perthe manufacturer's specification. 2.05 ELASTOMERIC POLYURETHAN E A. The two-component U.V. stabilized elastomeric polyurethane compounded from polyol and isocyanate components, based on one hundred percent Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate (MDI). No Toluene Diisocyanate Isocyanate (TDI) will be allowed. B. The elastomeric polyurethane shall be black in color. 2.06 EPDM GRANULATE A. The EPDM granulates shall be approximately 1 to 3mm in. B. The EPDM granulates and the U.V. stabilized elastomeric polyurethane shall be color matched. Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 4 of 6
2.07 RUBBER GRANULATE A. Black butyl rubber processed ground to a graded size not to exceed.5-2.5mm. B. A maximum of twenty percent, by weight, of the butyl rubber will be allowed in the force reduction layer. 2.08 LINE MARKING PAIN T A. Single-component, moisture cured, aliphatic polyurethane paint. PART 3 INSTALLATIO N 3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. The GC is to purchase and install, all fixtures and structures, and all inground track & field equipment. B. The SSC is to purchase and install all synthetic surfacing, including on pole vault box covers, throwing circles and take-off board blanking lids ; surfacing on junction boxes installed flush with asphalt within synthetic finished areas. C. The following installation requirements must be met by the SSC : 1. The SSC is required to follow the operations listed under Section : Specific Scope of Work. 2. Installation by approved technicians. Local laborers may be hired for non-technical work, only. 3. Technical representative from the approved manufacturer of the synthetic surfacing must verify suitability of the installation of the asphalt base for the track and field surface. 3.02 TIMING, LIMITATIONS, AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING INSTALLATIO N A. Weather and Climate : If in the opinion of the synthetic track surfacing manufacturer or the Owner, weather and climatic conditions are having or will have an adverse effect on installation, work shall be delayed until the adverse condition has passed. B. Adjacent and Concurrent Construction : Installation shall not take place until the completion of adjacent or concurrent construction operations which generate dust, airborne abrasives, or any other by-product that, in the opinion of the Owner or synthetic track surfacing manufacturer, would be harmful to the track material. C. The minimum curing time for the asphalt base is 28 days. It shall be the responsibility of the SSC to determine if the asphalt substrate has cured sufficiently prior to the application of the polyurethane surfacing system. 3.03 SUBBAS E A. The synthetic track surfacing system shall be laid on an approved subbase. The GC shall provide compaction test results of 95% or greater for the installed subbase and asphalt surface. B. For NCAA certification the following criteria must be followed. The track surface, i.e. asphalt substrate, shall not vary from planned cross slope by more than +.2%, with a maximum lateral slope outside to inside of 1%, and a maximum slope of 0.1 % in any running direction. The finished asphalt shall not vary under a 10' straight edge more than 1/8". C. It should be the responsibility of the asphalt paving contractor to flood the surface immediately after the asphalt is capable of handling traffic, but within 24 hours. If, after 20 minutes of drying time, there are are areas of ponded water "birdbaths" evident, it shall be the responsibility of the surfacing contractor, to determine the method of correction. The contractor shall obtain the Engineer's written approval for correction methodology prior to proceeding with corrective work. No cold tar patching, skin patching or sand mix patching will be acceptable. D. Any oil spills (hydraulic, diesel, motor oil, etc.) must be completely removed and replaced with either polyurethane or new, keyed in asphalt. E. It shall be the responsibility of the GC to determine if the asphalt substrate meets all design specifications, i.e. cross slopes, planarity and specific project criteria. After all the above conditions are met, the synthetic surfacing contractor must, in writing, accept the planarity of the asphalt receiving base, before work can commence. 3.04 EQUIPMEN T A. The BSS 2000 Dual Durometer Embedded (or approved equal) synthetic track surfacing system components shall be processed and installed by specially designed machinery wit h Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 5 of 6
automatic electronic portioning, which provides continuous mixing, feeding and finishing for accurate quality controlled installation. B. No hand mixing will be allowed. 3.05 MATERIALS A. Force Reduction Laye r 1. The black butyl granules and UV stabilized elastomeric polyurethane shall be metered and mixed together on site to regulate the ratio/quantity of butyl, not to exceed fourteen percent in the system and to insure an even distribution of the granules throughout the 8mm force reduction layer. No multi-layered system allowed. B. Resilient Wearing Laye r 1. The 1 to 3 millimeter EPDM granules shall be mechanically integrated with a UV stabilized elastomeric polyurethane to the full depth of the 5mm wearing layer. The resilient textured finish shall be a dense matrix of embedded EPDM granules. 3.06 SITE CONDITION S A. Installation shall not take place if adjacent or concurrent construction generates excessive dust, abrasives or any other byproduct that, in the opinion of the installer, would be harmful to the track material, until completion of such works. B. If, in the opinion of the installer of the synthetic material, the weather and/or climatic conditions are detrimental to the proper installation of the surfacing materials, work shall be delayed until conditions are acceptable. Preferred installed temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit and rising. Installation shall be executed only in dry conditions. 3.07 LINE MARKING S A. General line markings of the track and field events, shall be spray applied, using only paint, primers and finishes supplied and guaranteed by the approved manufacturer and/or supplier. B. AII markings shall be spray applied under the direction of a qualified line marker which meet the NCAA rules and regulations. The line marker shall be approved by the SSC and experienced in the layout of track and field markings. C. AII markings shall be in accordance with the rules of the NCAA and shall be certified for accuracy. D. The SSC shall submit a certification of accuracy prepared by the registered Engineer or Surveyor. The Engineer or Surveyor shall certify the actual line markings on the facility, not the line markers drawings or computations. The track markings and layout must meet NCAA requirements and the requirements of the drawings and specifications. END OF SECTIO N Project No. 12-13944 Section 32 1823.39 - Page 6 of 6