Construction of Pavilions

2026-11-03

Work will consist of the construction of a new pavilion , including but not limited to , all necessary site preparation , excavation , concrete foundations , framing , bracketing , roofing , siding , and associated site restoration . SCOPE OF WORK Except as otherwise shown or specified , the Contractor shall furnish all labor , materials , equipment , and services required for the construction of a new 30 ' x 40 ' Pavilion at the Milford Senior Center located at 9 Jepson Drive , Milford , Connecticut . Work shall include , but not be limited to , demolition and removal of existing materials as necessary , site excavation and preparation , construction of concrete footings , foundation walls , and slab , installation of structural framing , roofing , siding , and associated finishes , and completion of all related work in full accordance with these Specifications , the project drawings , and all applicable Federal , State , and Local codes and regulations . The Contractor will be responsible for and shall bear all costs of obtaining and maintaining all permits , licenses , and Federal , State , and Local governmental approvals required for the construction of the project . The Contractor and the City shall cooperate and generally assist each other in obtaining the necessary permits and approvals . The City makes no explicit or implied guarantees with respect to its obtaining any of the required permits . Certain permitting agencies may require that the City be listed as the owner of record , in which case the City will coordinate with the Contractor in securing such permits . However , maintaining regulatory compliance and fulfilling all permit conditions shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor . II . EXCAVATION The Contractor shall perform all excavation necessary for a 30 ' x 40 ' foundation , extending to 42 inches below grade . Existing cinder block and asphalt layers located at the Milford Senior Center site ( approximately two to three layers ) shall be removed by Contractor . Excess material shall be disposed of off - site , and suitable material shall be retained for backfill . The finished grade shall be compacted and covered with ¾ - inch process , both inside and out . III . REBAR All reinforcing steel shall conform to the sizes , spacing , and configurations indicated on the project blueprints as specified in Appendix B . IV . FOUNDATION Footings shall be two ( 2 ) feet wide by twelve ( 12 ) inches deep , with 3500 PSI concrete . Foundation walls shall be ten ( 10 ) inches wide by approximately four ( 4 ) feet high , also with 3500 PSI concrete . # 4 rebar shall be installed around the perimeter and within the foundation walls as shown on the plans ( Appendix B ). Hurricane brackets for 6 " x 6 " posts shall be installed as specified . V . CONCRETE SLAB The concrete slab shall measure 30 ' x 40 ', constructed of 4000 PSI . A vapor barrier shall be installed beneath the concrete slab , with # 4 rebar spaced at two ( 2 ) feet . Electrical conduit shall be embedded within the slab per the direction the City . All expansion joints shall be cut for installation . VI . LUMBER MATERIALS All posts shall be 6 " x 6 " pressure - treated lumber around the perimeter of the structure with hurricane brackets installed above the posts . Four ( 4 ) 12 " Micro - Lam beams shall be installed on top of the posts and bolted together . Roof trusses shall be cathedral style with a 7 / 12 pitch , spaced 24 " on center . Gable ends shall also be trussed . Roof sheathing shall be ¾ " CDX plywood with Hclips , and gable ends shall be sheathed with ½ " CDX plywood . All seams shall be taped with ZipWal tape , and openings for a ridge vent shall be cut out . A 2 " x 8 " perimeter with 1 " x 4 " rake edge shall be installed . Gables shall have a one - foot overhang . VII . HURRICANE BRACKETS AND FASTENERS All hurricane brackets , straps , anchors , bolts , and fasteners shall be of the types , sizes , and styles shown on the project blueprints and approved by the Building Official . All hardware shall be corrosion - resistant , installed per manufacturer ’ s specifications , and suitable for the structural loads required . Placement and installation shall conform to applicable building codes and wind - load standards .

Connecticut

2026-03-27