2014-139 AMS - Jeff Spady (5th Wall) for window evaluation at SHSC

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W�u J L P047 osXs CML'AJLTA*P January 31,2014 Jeff Thompson Orange County Asset Managern,nt Services 131 West Margaret Lane PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 RE: Window Evaluation Southern Human Services Chapel Hill,NC 51hWall Proposal No. 14-01-03 Dear Mr.Thompson: At your request we have prepared this proposal for providing selected services for the referenced project. Generally,the services to be provided include perfanning an evaluation of the condition of the existing windows of the referenced hwility. We understand d that the subject facility, constucted in 1992,has been experiencing changes in interior temperatures though to be a result of deficiencies within the window assemblies. As sum it is suspected that portions of the window assembly including airtight seals between individual glass penes,seals at window frames, and sealants at mWaces with other building components may be the source(s)of the afortiamred changes in temperature. i Southern Human Services incorporates a total of 48 window assemblies. All are insulating glass types i which incorporate 4 to 6 individual smaller windows within a single larger unit Seven are large multi- 1 light arched glass units;the remaining window assemblies are rectangular in shape. i Because of the age of the facfiity and recurring issues with interior temperatures, Orange County is desirous of gaining insight as to the overall condition of the window assemblies and any remedial action that may be needed. In general our services will c mist of the following: A. Perfuming a comprehensive visual evahusdion of the window assemblies. The evaluation will nade the condition of various window components to include seals, sealants, mullions, and frames. B. Preparing a report summnarizing our findings,conclusions,and r daticns. Also included in the report will be order of magnitude for ate*needed remedial actions. Additionally, the report will include photographs of selected windows and observed conditions. Regarding costs,depending on our observations,and should rat be recommended,initial order of magnitude costing can be anticipated at approximately$2,000 per writ. Please note that the unit cost may be more or less depending on type of unit selected,various physical features (number of individual glass lights,th and remstance,reftwhvity,etc.). More refined cow can be generated once the initial assessment has been completed. 9601 BaOeywicic Rd•Rateigu,NC 27615 www.5thvMRXIc nom 919816-4715