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GENERAL PROJECT DESIGN GUIDELINES

SECTION 1 GENERAL

Consultants working at RIT must be pre-qualified and entered into the Approved Vendor List at Facilities
Management Services (FMS). Application/information forms are available in hard copy or electronic format and
will be sent to interested vendors upon request.

This guideline is for both new construction and renovation work. Please review the renovation projects in GREAT
detail before you provide a proposal. The upfront field work required needs to be addressed.

While many parties may be involved in RIT construction projects, RIT FMS is the authoritative client for all
projects. Suggestions, directions, needs, etc. which are raised by others during design phase work or construction
phase work are not to be acted upon without approval of the designated Project Manager assigned by FMS to the
job.

RIT Owner-Architect Agreement and RIT General Conditions of the Contract:

1.

These requirements do not supersede any requirements put forth in the standard contract language or
general conditions.

2.

A/E firm is responsible to review this document in detail, and discuss any concerns with FMS.

Meetings:

1.

During the project design phase, plan on a minimal of 4 review meetings per project stakeholders
meeting, SD design review, DD design review and CD design review. The DD review meeting requires
additional documentation as follows:

a.

A/E firm submits one set of documents drawings and specifications to RIT.
b.

RIT makes comments on drawings and specs within an agreed upon time frame.
c.

There is a review meeting at RIT to discuss each comment and determine what will be included in
final Construction Documents. RIT will provide one set of comments.

2.

A/E firm is responsible for documenting meeting minutes and distributing within 4 days of the meeting.


Drawings/ Specifications:

1.

A/E is required to follow the RIT CAD standards available on the FMS web site.

2.

A/E is required to work directly with the temperature control group and:

a.

Provide a detailed points list using the RIT points list template.
b.

The temperature control specifications must be incorporated in the project specifications. FMS
controls shall provide their latest version of the TC specification.
c.

Complete set of the sequences of operation must be developed for the project.
d.

Design team shall include all ACAD drawings developed by the FMS Controls Department, as
pertinent to the project.
e.

Section 4 (scope) of the TC specification shall be revised for each project.

3.

RIT is working on standard specifications and details. A/E firm is required to meet with FMS to understand
the latest specific requirements. RIT requires the record drawings and specs to be delivered to RIT
electronically following the RIT CAD standard format.

4.

Before A/E progresses with construction drawings and specifications, room names/numbers and equipment
numbers and nomenclature must be reviewed with and approved by RITs Design, Engineering and
Electrical Departments.
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Mechanical Drawings

5.

The following drawings are required for NEW construction:

a.

Full plumbing isometric drawings for sanitary, storm and domestic water, with a fixture count
table.
b.

Air flow diagrams for supply and exhaust systems.
c.

Hydronic flow schematics.

6.

The following drawings are required for RENOVATION projects:

a.

Provide separate drawings for removals and new work. Show all existing equipment on the
removal set.
b.

For the new work, show partial plumbing isometrics drawings (starting at point of connection) for
the sanitary, storm and domestic water, with a fixture count table of new fixtures.
c.

For the new work, show partial air flow diagrams (starting at point of connection) for supply and
exhaust systems.
d.

Show full (remaining existing with new work) hydronic flow schematics.


SECTION 2 - SITE

General Standard for Outdoor Amenities

1.

Where possible, avoid the construction of Confined Spaces (i.e. pump in manhole for water feature).

2.

Provide refuse and recycling dumpster locations in proximity to service areas of building.

Bike Racks:

UpBeat Incorporated High Style Bike Rack Plastic Coat Finish 9 Bike Capacity Black In ground or surface
mount are acceptable, depending on application. This is commonly known as the Wave bike rack.

Part # - 6BFSC-LBR9PVCSURF (surface mount)
Part # - 6BFSC-LBR9PVCING (in ground mount)

Waste Baskets:

Landscape Forms SCARBOROUGH LITTER RECEPTACLE with liner 25 inch x 40 inch high, side opening,
vertical strap panel, freestanding. Powder coat: Grotto (Black).

Landscape tables:

Parkitects 4 seat tables plastisol finish black perforated metal.

Part # - 64-959-3 UMB (handicap accessible)
Part # - 64-959-4UMB

Park Benches:

Columbia Cascade TimberForm 2600 series bench black cast metal purple heartwood slats.

RIT Parking Lot Design Standards:

The following notes and specifications need to be included in engineering packages:

1.

Contractor to have approved drawings.
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2.

Contractor to provide schedule of work.

3.

Contractor to call for utility stakeout.

4.

Contractor to provide survey/stakeout based on RIT datum.

5.

Contractor to provide erosion control as noted on plan prior to start.

6.

Provide proper signage during construction to maintain traffic flow.

7.

Provide required maintenance and protection of traffic.

8.

Strip and stockpile topsoil on site per RIT location.

9.

Excess non topsoil to be determined by RIT if left on site or removed from site.

10.

Contractor to provide and install required temporary and permanent signage.

Full Depth Pavement for Roadways/Parking:

Well compacted sub-grade
Geotextile Fabric- Mirafi 500x or as directed by Engineer
12 inch #2 Crusher Run stone sub-base, NYSDOT Item 304.12
3 inch asphalt concrete binder course NYSDOT item 403.13 Type 3
1 ½ inch asphalt concrete top course NYSDOT Item 403.19 Type 7
Under drain as determined by Engineer
Compaction testing
Existing pavement to be saw cut and tack coat cuts as required. NYSDOT item 407.01
Asphalt concrete truing and leveling course NYSDOT item 403.2.1

Curbing:

Granite 4 inch wide x 16 inch deep with 6 inch reveal

Striping:

Parking spaces to be 9 feet 0 inch wide center to center with 4 inch solid yellow painted lines.
Handicapped spaces and signage to be per Town of Henrietta code.

Asphalt Sidewalk:


Well compacted sub-grade
Geotextile fabric-Mirafi 500X or as directed by Engineer
12 inch #2 crusher run stone sub-base, NYSDOT item 304.12
2 inch asphalt concrete binder course NYSDOT item 403.13 type 3
1 inch asphalt concrete top course NYSDOT item 403.19

Concrete Sidewalk:

Well compacted sub-grade
Geotextile fabric-Mirafi 500X or as directed by Engineer
6 inch #2 crusher run stone sub-base, NYSDOT item 304.12 type 2
6 inch concrete, minimum 4000 psi (broom finish) including 6x6x6 WWM. Expansion joint every 50 feet.
Concrete to receive 2 coats of a membrane finish sealer applied at rates specified by product manufacturer.
Control joints to be 1 1/8 inch wide saw cut, 1/3 slab depth thickness.

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SECTION 3 CONCRETE

No RIT-specific standards yet established. Best Standards of the trade.


SECTION 4 MASONRY

1.

RIT Belden Brick supplied by Weckesser - Number 470-479 Dark A RIT Iron Spot.

2. RIT mortar mix for brick- C-2 ESS ROC/RIVERTON-FLAMINGO.

3. RIT caulk for brick areas Redwood Tan.


SECTION 5 METALS

Exterior architectural metal work is to be powder coated semi-gloss in color, exceptions on a case by case basis
approved by the Director of Campus Planning, Design and Construction Services.


SECTION 6 WOOD PLASTICS

Office shelving is ¾ inch red oak veneered (both sides) plywood banded on three sides, 8 feet long by 12 inch wide
or per direction by Project Manager. Support shelving 16 inch OC.


SECTION 7 THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECTION

No RIT-specific standards yet established. Best Standards of the trade.


SECTION 8 DOORS/WINDOWS

New building - window glass color and profile to approved by the Director of Campus Planning, Design and
Construction Services.

Renovation work match existing glass color with Owner approved insulated glass profiles.
(Approved by the Director of Campus Planning, Design and Construction Services).

A power door operator shall be provided on one leaf at each entrance.

One card reader to be provided at the primary building entrance.
Two Knox lock boxes shall be installed:
1.

A Knox box for a building key card shall be placed at the designated entrance for use by the Fire
Department.
2.

A Knox box for building keys (fire panel, mechanical rooms, etc) shall be mounted above the Fire Alarm
Annunciator Panel or main Fire Alarm Control Panel.

Note Card swipe electronic access to certain interior spaces may be required on a project and program specific
basis; design for electric strike, coordinate electr