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EXHIBIT A - DESIGN CRITERIA
February 24th, 2005
Technical Proposal
Site Amenities and Equipment
Recreational Design & Construction, inc. proposes to provide the following amenities and
equipment for the Phase I construction of the Grapeland Heights Park located at 1500
NW 37th Avenue in Miami, Florida 33125. RDC's proposal is based on the attached
phased plans.
Site Preparation:
D. Clearing and prepping the entire site to prepare the area for construction shall be
performed as a part of this scope of work.
➢ Debris resulting from the clearing, grubbing and demolition shall be disposed of at
an off site location in accordance with all applicable codes and statutes.
➢ The area with -in the Phase I limits of construction shall be graded/shaped as
required to construct the ball fields, access roads, parking lots, create dry
detention/wet retention areas for storm water drainage and provide a proper
building pad elevation for the ball field concession/restroom building.
Site Work:
➢ One hundred ninety one (191) asphalt parking spaces, including a minimum of six
(6) ADA accessible spaces, shall be constructed..
➢ Each asphalt parking space shall be striped in accordance with Miami -Dade
County standards and provided with concrete wheel stops.
➢ FOOT compliant signs shall be provided for each ADA parking space.
➢ A 24'-0" wide park entry road shall be constructed at the northwest corner of the
park to provide access from Northwest 37th Avenue.
➢ A 24'-0" wide divided main park entry and exit road shall be constructed on the
north side of the park to provide access from Northwest 37th Avenue.
➢ Asphalt roadways and parking lots shall be constructed with a 12" sub -base
(minimum LBR40) compacted to 98% of maximum density (AASHTO T-180), 8"
lime rock base compacted to 98% of maximum density (AASHTO T-180) and a 1
V2" Type S-1 asphaltic concrete wearing surface.
➢ Type "D" curbing shall be installed to protect all landscape islands.
➢ Two (2) 12'-0" wide lockable "baffle" gate shall be installed at the Northwest 37th
Avenue entrance to help prevent access to the park during off hours.
➢ Two (2) 12'-0" wide lockable "baffle" gate shall be installed at the Northwest 37th
Avenue entrance and exit to help prevent access to the park during off hours.
➢ ADA compliant concrete and asphalt sidewalks shall be installed from the park
entrance to provide pedestrian access to all the site amenities. The sidewalks will
be constructed in accordance with the City of Miami standards.
➢ Nine hundred fifty (950) lineal feet of 8'-0" wide mulch path shall be installed for
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extension of and use as a Vita Trail to be constructed as part of a future phase.
• A CMU dumpster enclosure (with gates) shall be installed for the
concession/restroom building in accordance with local code requirements.
➢ A bicycle rack with direct burial, as manufactured by DuMor Inc. (or equal), shall be
installed near the ball fields. The bicycle rack will be provided with a 5'-0" x 5'-0" x 4"
thick concrete maintenance pad.
Main Entrance Park Sign:
• A two hundred square foot (200sf) park sign shall be designed for and installed at
the main entrance from Northwest 371h Avenue.
> The entrance sign will be constructed of 2" thick high density polyurethane board as
manufactured by Sign Arts Products Corporation (or equal).
➢ The entrance sign shall be installed in accordance with the Florida Building Code to
meet the wind load velocity requirements.
➢ Heavy-duty in -ground lighting, as manufactured by Kim Lighting (or equal), shall be
provided to illuminate the new park entrance sign.
Site Electric and Lighting:
> A 3-phase electric service shall be installed to provide power for the ball fields,
concession/restroom building, sanitary lift station, entry/exit drives and the Phase 1
parking lot fighting.
> Parking lot and driveway lighting shall be provided to meet the minimum standards
required by the Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances.
> All light poles shall be installed in compliance with FBC 2001 High Velocity Wind
Zone requirements.
Site Utilities:
➢ The existing 24" water main located in Northwest 37`h Avenue will be tapped to
provide a 12" potable water service for this phase of the site that will supply the
domestic water service to the concession/restroom building, the irrigation system
and one (1) fire hydrant (to be located near the parking lot on the east side of the
baseball fields).
> A 12" valved and capped potable water service will be provided on the south side of
the proposed park entrance drive for "future" extension.
➢ The potable water system will be installed in PVC (schedule 40) pressure
pipe/fittings and include a reduced pressure backflow preventer.
➢ The irrigation system shall be installed in PVC (schedule 40) pressure pipe/fittings
and include a reduced pressure backflow preventer.
➢ The fire protection service will be installed in ductile iron pipe with mechanical joint
fittings and consist of a 12" double detector check valve assembly with a 1"
backflow preventer (at sub -meter) and (1) fire hydrant..
> The gravity sanitary sewer system shall be installed in PVC (SDR-35) pipe and
fittings. Sanitary manholes will be installed at every change of direction and as
accessible clean -outs at the high ends of the system.
> An on -site sanitary lift station will be provided to collect the gravity sewage systems
from each of the proposed structures and discharge into the existing force main
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located in Northwest 371h Avenue.
A Two (2) 8" "future" sanitary sewer service stub -outs for the banquet facility and the
aquatic facility shall be provided.
> A 750 gallon grease trap shall be installed at the ball field concession/restroorn in
accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6.
Baseball Fields:
➢ Two (2) ball fields shall be designed to be two hundred fifty feet (250') from home
plate to the foul poles and two hundred eighty to two hundred ninety feet (280'-290')
from home plate to the center field fence.
➢ One (1) ball field shall be designed to be two hundred feet (200') from home plate to
the foul poles and two hundred forty to two hundred fifty feet (240'-250') from home
plate to the center field fence.
➢ One (1) ball field shall be designed to be one hundred seventy five feet (175') from
home plate to the foul poles and two hundred to two hundred ten feet (200'-210')
from home plate to the center field fence.
> The four (4) ball field surfaces shall be constructed with rolled Bermuda Tifway 419
grass sod with a minimum of two inches (2") of growing soil.
➢ The drainage of the fields shall be designed to allow play to resume in one (1) hour
after a one inch (1") per hour rain event.
> The drainage of the spectator area shall be designed to eliminate any standing
water within one (1) hour after a one inch (1") rain event.
> Six inch (6") deep 60% clay/20% sand runways, infields and 16'6" wide outfield
warning tracks shall be constructed at each ball field.
> Four inch (4") deep x 13'-6" wide coquina sideline warning tracks shall be installed
from the dugout to the outfield fence at each ball field.
A One (1) ten inch (10") high pitchers mound shall be provided at each ball field.
> A 25'-0" foul "hip" area shall be provided between the baseline and sideline fence
and between home plate and the backstop.
A Each ball field shall be provided with one (1) bullpen located between the dugout
and the outfield fence along either the first or third baseline. The bullpen will be
outside the field of play and consist of one (1) ten inch (10") pitchers mound and two
(2) 10'-0" x 10'-0" three rail fence panels located one hundred (100) feet apart and
perpendicular to the baseline fence.
➢ Each ball field shall be provided with two (2) covered 9-gauge chain link dugouts
located on the outside of the playing field. The dugouts will be 30'-0" long x 7'-0"
wide x 9'-0" high and consist of a concrete slab, one (1) dugout gate, one (1) gate to
the field and a 21'-0" long aluminum players bench with back support.
A. Each ball field will be provided with three (3) bases, two (2) home plates and two (2)
pitchers mound rubbers as manufactured by Hollywood Bases (or equal).
Each ball field shall be provided with two (2) twenty foot (20') high yellow foul poles.
The foul poles will be installed in accordance with FBC 2001 High Velocity Wind
Zone requirements.
➢ A black vinyl coated 9-gauge chain link 30'-0" high backstop and 6'-0" high three (3)
rail foul line fences shall be installed behind home plate and along the infield playing
areas of each ball field.
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A black vinyl coated 12-gauge core fence will be installed for all other areas of the
ball fields.
r The outfield fence shall be a 6'-0" high two (2) rail black vinyl coated chain link and
include "Poly Cap" along the top rail.
➢ Each ball field will be provided with a "Batters Eye" back -round in the center and
wind screen on the rest of the outfield fence.
Foul ball netting will be installed behind the backstop and shall cover the bleacher
areas at each ball field.
➢ Two (2) 35'-0" long x 12'-0" wide x 15'-0" high chain link fence enclosed batting
cages shall be constructed in the baseball field complex.
• The batting cages shall be covered with safety netting to prevent balls from leaving
the enclosure.
➢ The floor of the batting cages will be constructed of 4" thick reinforced concrete with
thickened edges.
➢ Two (2) sets of ADA accessible aluminum bleachers will be provided for each ball
field (total of 8). The bleachers shall have center isle steps, five (5) rows, and chain
link with a rail around the top three (3) rows and provide a minimum capacity of one
hundred (100) seats field.
➢ One (1) electronic scoreboard, Daktronics Model #BA-3724 (or equal), will be
installed at each ball field. The scoreboard shall be controlled from the Scorers
Deck located on the second level of the Restroom/Concession Building.
➢ One (1) public address system will be installed for each ball field (total of 4).The
public address system shall be controlled from the Scorers Deck located on the
second level of the Restroom/Concession Building.
➢ A field sport lighting system shall be provided for the ball fields with a minimum
maintained fifty (50) foot candle average and a maximum to minimum ratio of 2:1 on
the infield and a minimum maintained thirty (30) foot candle average and a
maximum to minimum ration of 2 Y2:1 in the outfield.
➢ The sport lighting systems shall be manufactured by Musco Lighting Inc. (orequal).
➢ The ball field sport lighting systems shall be provided with a separate electric power
supply allowing it to operate independently of the park's other amenities.
Ball field Concession/Restroorn Building:
➢ A two story ADA accessible 2,360 square foot octagonal structure shall be
constructed to include a concession area, a men's restroom, a women's restroom,
a utility room, an electric room and an open-air scorer's deck.
➢ The second floor elevation will be at (±) fifteen feet above the first floor finish
elevation in order to provide a clear view of the ball fields.
➢ ADA compliant walkways shall be installed to provide access to the
concession/restroom Building.
➢ The concession/restroom building shall be constructed of reinforced concrete
masonry units with filled cells, bond beams, and monolithic concrete foundations
with a 4"• reinforced concrete slab on grade.
➢ The roof shall be constructed of pre -fabricated wood trusses with 5/8" CDX plywood
sheathing and 5-V crimp metal roof system (standard color as selected by
owner).The metal roofing materials shall meet Miami -Dade product approval.
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r' The concession/restroom building roof shall also include a metal framed cupola with
a 5-V crimp metal roof system.
A metal overhang covering shall be installed between the two levels to provide
shade and rain protection on the first floor.
This Building will be provided with (1) ADA compliant "Limited Use/Limited
Application" Elevator, as manufactured by Whirlteq (or equal), with a 1400 lb.
maximum capacity. The clear inside dimensions will be 54" wide x 48" deep. The
elevator includes automatic doors, an emergency stop/alarm, K-Tech telephone with
voice announce, recessed lighting, emergency lowering feature and a twelve (12)
month warranty.
➢ The building exterior shall be finished with painted 5/8" stucco (standard color as
selected by owner).
> Aluminum intake louvers shall be installed in the exterior wall to provide make-up air
into the restrooms, janitors closet and concession area. The louvers shall meet
Miami -Dade product approval.
➢ Bahama shutters will be provided over each second floor opening to provide shade
for those viewing the games.
➢ Roll up impact resistant doors shall be provided at each second floor opening for
protection from the elements.
> . The entry doors for the concession area, men's restroom, women's restroom, utility
room, maintenance storage room and the electric room will be constructed of
painted hollow metal with metal frames and shall meet with Miami -Dade product
approval.
> All door hardware provided shall be vandal proof "Classroom" type.
➢ Painted epoxy floors and base coves (standard color as selected by owner) shall be
installed in the concession area, concession storage, men's restroom and women's
restroom.
➢ Floors in electric room, utility room, maintenance storage, elevator vestibule and
second floor scorer's deck shall have a steel troweled concrete finish.
> The ceiling in the concession area, concession storage, men's restroom and
women's restroom shall be epoxy painted 5/8" wallboard.
➢ Ceilings in the electric room, utility room, maintenance storage and the second floor
scorer's deck shall be painted 5/8" wallboard.
➢ Fire rated frame walls will be installed around the Elevator Shaft Enclosure (1 hour).
> The concession area shall be separated from the other areas by a two (2) hour fire
rated wall that shall be extended to the underside of second floor deck.
➢ Frame walls to be constructed of 20 gauge metal studs finished with painted 5/8"
gypsum wallboard.
➢ The concession area will be provided with storage cabinets, counter tops, an impact
resistant roll -up window (with screen and stainless steel ledge), (1) 3-compartment
sink, (1) hand sink, (2) floor drains, (1) hose bib and (1) ceiling mounted paddle fan.
> The concession area cabinet bases and counter -tops shall be constructed of 3/4"
plywood with all surfaces receiving a plastic laminate coating.
➢ Two (2) fire extinguishers with recessed cabinets shall be provided to meet the all
NFPA and Florida Building Code requirements.
➢ ADA signs shall be provided at each restroom as required by the Florida Building
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Code.
Three (3) hexagonal picnic tables, (1) ADA compliant picnic table and two (2)
hexagonal waste receptacles as manufactured by the Plastic Lumber Company (or
equal) shall be provided.
➢ Scorer's counter tops and electric score board control panels shall be installed on
the second lever.
➢ Toilet accessories to be Stainless Steel as manufactured by Bobrick (or equal) and
shall comply with the latest ADA regulations. The men's restroom shall be provided
with (2) recessed towel dispenser/waste receptacles, (2) toilet tissue dispensers, (2)
mirrors, (1) pair of grab bars and (2) soap dispensers. The women's restroom shall
be provided with (2) recessed towel dispenser/waste receptacles, (3) toilet
tissue/feminine napkin disposals, (2) mirrors, (1) pair of grab bars and (2) soap
dispensers.
D. One (1) diaper changing station shall be provided in each restroom.
> The toilet partitions shall be floor mounted, overhead braced. Urinal screens are to
be designed for complete support to the wall structure. All mounting hardware to be
a heavy duty design, using theft resistant one-way screws. AU panels to be solid
polymer resin 1" thick with uniformly machined radius edges. All partitions are to be
connected to the wall with a continuous bracket. As manufactured by Santana (or
equal).
➢ The men's restroom facilities shall consist of (1) water closet, (1) ADA water closet,
(1) ADA urinal (with carrier), (1) urinal (with carrier), (1) counter -top lavatory, (1)
ADA wall -hung lavatory (with carrier), (1) interior hose bib (with loose tee key) and
(1) floor drains.
> The women's restroom facilities shall consist of (3) water closets, (1) ADA water
closet, (1) counter -top lavatory, (1) ADA wall -hung lavatory (with carrier), (1) interior
hose bib (with loose tee key) and (1) floor drains.
➢ One (1) "bi-level" ADA stainless steel electric water cooler shall be installed on the
exterior of the Restroom/Concession Building.
➢ A recessed wall hydrant (with lockable box) shall be installed in the exterior wall of
the Restroom/Concession Building.
➢ The janitors room shall contain (1) mop basin, (1) mop hanger and (1) hose/hose
bracket.
➢ One (1) hot water heater (30 gallon) shall be installed above the mop sink.
➢ Domestic hot water piping shall be provided to the 3-compartment sink, hand sink,
lavatories and mop basin.
➢ The men's restroom, the women's restroom, the janitor's room and the concession
area shall be provided with mechanical ventilation in accordance with the Florida
Building Code.
➢ An electric room shall be constructed to contain all the equipment associated with
the main restroom/concession building electric service and shall serve as the
distribution point for power to the surrounding ball fields.
➢ Vandal resistant fluorescent lights, as manufactured by Kenall Manufacturing (or
equal), shall be provided in the men's and women's restrooms.
➢ Wraparound fluorescent light fixtures, as manufactured by Columbia Lighting (or
equal), shall be provided in the concession area.
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• Fluorescent strip light fixtures with wire guards, as manufactured by Columbia
Lighting (or equal), shall be provided in the janitors room, electric room and scorer's
deck.
> Wall mounted vandal resistant light fixtures, as manufactured by Kim Lighting (or
equal), shall be provided along the exterior of the restroom/concession building for
security lighting. The security lighting shall be controlled with a timer.
➢ A lightning protection system in accordance with NFPA 780 and UL Publication 96A
shall be installed for the concession/restroom building.
Landscaping/Irrigation:
➢ Landscaping shall be provided throughout the developed portion of the project in
accordance with the City of Miami code requirements.
➢ Native species will be planted wherever possible.
➢ Bahia/Seashore Paspalum sod shall be provided in all areas of development except
for the athletic fields.
> The athletic fields will be constructed of rolled Bermuda Tifway 419 grass sod with a
minimum of two inches (2") of growing soil.
➢ Trees installed in the athletic field areas shall provide shade for people but be
situated such that the Bermuda grass is not blocked from the sunlight for long
periods of time.
➢ Irrigation controls shall be contained in lockable cabinets that will be hidden from the
view of public areas in the park.
> Irrigation systems shall be provided with rain/moisture sensors.
> An irrigation system that provides full coverage shall be installed for the athletic
fields.
> A separate zone will be provided for each clay infield and a quick connect installed
behind each pitchers mound.
General Provisions:
➢ RDC shall provide complete civil, landscape, irrigation, pool, architectural, structural,
mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans necessary to permit and construct all
phases of the proposed Grapeland Heights Park project.
➢ RDC shall provide topographical surveys, including construction stakeout,
necessary to complete the Phase I portion of the proposed project.
➢ RDC shall provide all geotechnical services required to complete Phase I.
➢ RDC shall be responsible to provide all necessary temporary power, water,
telephone and sanitary facilities during Phase I construction of the proposed project.
➢ RDC shall be responsible to secure all required permitting.
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Responsibilities of Others:
A City of Miami permitting and review fees shall be reimbursed by the Owner at actual
costs.
➢ Outside agency permitting and review fees shall be reimbursed by the Owner at
actual costs.
➢ Water meter(s) & impact fees.
➢ FPL service(s), up-grade(s), meter(s) & connection fees.
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