HQ - Building Exterior Brick Repair
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla is seeking a contractor for comprehensive brick repair and restoration of its HQ Building exterior. The project involves replacing fractured or spalled bricks, repairing mortar joint sealants, cleaning exterior brick and architectural precast concrete surfaces, and applying water repellent coating. Multiple technical standards will govern the work, including specific ASTM regulations for masonry and material testing. Contractors must adhere to the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), which mandates developing a comprehensive Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses for government acceptance. The pre-solicitation is classified under the Masonry Contractors NAICS category (238140) and is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with proposals due by March 17, 2025.
No specific set-aside designations are currently applied to this contract opportunity. The project requires a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with extensive qualifications, including a minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience, 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety training within the last 5 years, and 24 hours of annual formal safety training. While specific award values are not disclosed, the complexity of the exterior brick repair suggests a substantial project scope. Contractors will need to demonstrate significant expertise in masonry restoration, safety compliance, and technical execution of architectural facade repairs. The project timeline and specific service duration are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, indicating that these details will likely be clarified in the full solicitation document.
W912EF25B0003 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla
1/29/25, 11:44 AM Restoration of Two Washrooms at U. S. Consulate General Toronto
SOW for Washrooms Restoration on 3rd Floor at the U.S. Consulate General Toronto
Demolition:
1. Remove and dispose of hallway door.
2. Remove and dispose of vestibule door.
3. Remove and dispose of 2 toilets.
4. Remove and dispose of partitions around toilets.
5. Remove and dispose of urinal.
6. Remove and dispose of sink.
7. Remove and dispose of terrazzo floor and wall tiles.
8. Remove and retain the radiator cover, and ventilation grille for re-use after the restoration.
3RD FLOOR HALLWAY WILL BE BOARDED OFF FROM THE BATHROOM AREAS BEING WORKED ON USING PLYWOOD.
ACCESS TO THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE WILL BE THROUGH A LOCKABLE DOOR BUILT INTO THE END OF THE BOARDING.
WORK AREA WILL BE COMPLETELY SEALED AS TO RETAIN ALL DUST AND DEBRIS.
Construction:
1. Replace the hallway door.
2. Install new wooden 36"Replace the hallway door with a wooden door along with automatic door operator and 2 operating paddles, handicap/brail signage, frosted site glass, 5 1/4"w x 65"h and stainless-steel push plate on the outside, stainless steel plate and pull handle on the inside, 13” long s/s on the inside.
No door latch hole needed.
3. The vestibule door opening to be capped off with brushed stainless-steel caps. Vestibule opening must be 36” wide finished
opening. Opening to be consistent aligned top to bottom. Caps must cover wall tile and be flush with unaltered plaster wall in the vestibule. along with door operator and 2 operating paddles, handicap/brail signage, frosted site glass 5 1/4"w x 65"h and stainless-steel push plate on the outside, stainless steel plate and pull handle on the inside, 13” long s/s on the inside.
4. Install new vestibule light.
5. Cap off plumbing and remove terrazzo floor and Rreplace with floor tile throughout the entire bathroom.
Transition from hallway to bathroom shall be flush.
6. Replace wall tiles throughout the entire bathroom area from floor level up to the height of the existing tiles. All exposed tile edges are to be finished off with aluminum metal tile trim.
7. Replace the toilet partitions with a 34" door opening. Partitions to include privacy strips to cover over both seams between the partitions and the door. Door resting position should be in the closed position. Door handle to show occupied/non occupied from the outside.
8. Replace the toilet with ABA compliant toilet and replace existing flush unit with new similar type.
Reinstall trap seal primer.
9. Replace 1 new uurinal with assoc. plumbing and replace the flush unit with similar to existing.
10. Replace the grab bars with grab bars behind and beside 1 toilet.
11. Replace the toilet paper dispenser. Dispenser must hold 2 rolls of all brands of 9" paper rolls.
12. Replace the vanity countertop. Countertop to contain hole/s appropriate for the installation of the faucet agreed upon.
13. Replace the sink with automatic faucet, mixing valve and proper pipe insulation under counter.
14. Replace the mirror with 24”w x 36”h tilted mirror.
15. Replace the paper towel dispenser. 8" Hands Free Dispenser, 16" x 13" x 10", Manual, No Batteries Required, Pull towel off, next one appears. No levers or push buttons.
16. Replace the ceiling with T-Bar ceiling grid and tiles in washroom and vestibule areas.
17. Replace the soap dispenser with manual soap dispenser. Dispenser needs to be able to accommodate Scott 1 liter soap cartridges.
18. Replace the lights with 2 new LED flat panel light fixtures with ceiling mounted dual sensor motion sensor. Relocate light switch from bathroom side of wall to vestibule side of wall, to be mounted flush with corresponding wall surface.
19. Wall mount 1 baby change table.
20. Replace baseboards around the vestibule area with 6” baseboard with bathroom’s floor tile material.
21. Repair wall wherever needed due to plumbing removal and damage that may occur during demolition and construction.
22. Retain floor drain.
23. Replace water shut off valve inside the washroom wall area (if not existing) for hot & cold water.
24. Retain proper ventilation of the washroom.
Installations to also include repairs as below:
Any holes created during the renovation of the washroom areas such as where plumbing will be removed and capped, will be repaired.
Replacement items to be of greater than, or comparable value to the following items: DOOR OPERATOR - Electromechanical operator, hardwired, complies with North American and European standards and requirements for low-energy power operated doors. Silent and smart applications with high intelligent functions. Safe, reliable and quiet operation or public service environments door opens automatically when manually pushed from the closed position, and “Power Assist”, providing motorized assistance when the door is pulled opened by hand. The smart control unit offers monitored battery backup for convenience. Features are smart lock functions for security, monitored sensors and low-energy consumption. Technical specifications:
Power consumption max. 75 W Auxiliary voltage 24 V DC, max. 400 mA Monitored battery backup unit 24 V DC Electromechanical locking connection 12 V DC max 500 mA or 24 V DC max 250 mA Ambient temperature -20°C to +45°C Relative humidity (non-condensing) max 85% Max recommended Inertia J For PUSH = 45 kgm² For PULL = 16 kgm² J = Door weight x (Door width)²/3. Besam SW-100 or equivalent.
PADDLES - To match existing, surface mount with stainless enclosure, blue print on stainless steel button BEA push plates, Model # 10PBR451 or equivalent.
LIGHT FIXTURE - RECESSED LIGHT, 35 Watts LED equivalent.
PARTITIONS - 304 Stainless Steel, to include all mounting hardware, hinges, coat hooks, etc. as per drawings. The partitions openings need to be configured as such to maintain privacy. If needed, privacy plates are to be installed at the Governments discretion at no additional cost.
TOILETS - Handicapped, White, 6L/fl., elongated bowl, comfort height, toilet seat, (white with open front), with new flush unit equivalent to existing.
URINAL - Vitreous china, Low-consumption, (3.8 Lpf/1.0 gpf), Flushing rim, Siphon jet flush action, Extended sides for privacy, 3/4" inlet spud, Outlet connection threaded 2" inside (NPTF), 2 wall hanger, Meets ANSI flush requirements at 1.0 GPF, 6561.017 Top spud, Nomina
Dimensions: 356 x 445 x 679mm (14" x 17-1/2" x 26-3/4") Recommended working pressure – between 20, psi at valve when flushing and 80 psi static2008/CSA B45.1-08 for Vitreous China Fixtures, Meets or Exceeds the Following Specifications: • ASME A112.19.2- Compliance Certifications. SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL BOX - Surface Mounted Sanitary Napkin Disposal. Stainless steel with a satin finish. Covered. The cover is secured to the cabinet with a stainless-steel piano hinge. Bobrick, Model # 44HBM or equivalent. GRAB BARS - 1 - 36" long, 1 - 24" long per ADA cubicle. TOILET PAPER DISPENSER - Able to hold 2 rolls of all brands of 9" paper rolls. U-Line, Model # H-1347 or equivalent. VANITY COUNTERTOP - Marble, approx. 40"w x 24"d complete with wall support. SINK - American Standard, Model # 29196, surface mounted or equivalent. AUTOMATIC FLOW CONTROL FAUCET - DELTA COMMERCIAL, model # 591-LGHGMHDF or 590T1250 or equivalent. MIXING VALVE - Delta Commercial R2900-MIX, with thermostatic limit stop or equivalent. PIPE INSULATION - Lav Guard 2, pipe covering to include supply lines as well as drains or equivalent.
MIRROR - 24"w x 36"h with stainless steel frame in accordance with ABA specifications.
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER - 8" Hands Free Dispenser, 16" x 13" x 10", Manual, No Batteries Required, Pull towel off, next one appears. No levers or push buttons. Kimberly Clark, Model # H-2272 or equivalent.
HAND DRYERS - Dyson hand dryers to be supplied by the Government.
SOAP DISPENSER: Manually operated soap dispensers that are able to accommodate Scott Brand 1 litre foamy soap cartridges. (not liquid soap dispensers).
CEILING TILES - 2' x 4', Dune, Second look II, Humiguard Plus, 2712A or equivalent. CEILING LIGHTS - 2x4 foot, LED Flat Panel fixtures, to fit in ceiling grid. CEILING MOUNTED SENSOR FOR LIGHTS - Hubbell ATD500C H-Moss dual occupancy ceiling sensor c/w power pack or equivalent. WALL TILE - TBD, 12" x 24 " CENTURA or equivalent, GROUT - White or similar tone. FLOOR TILE - 12"x24" Slip resistant porcelain or equivalent, GROUT - Color should coordinate with tile.
BABY CHANGE TABLE - Rubbermaid, FG781888LPLAT, or equivalent.
All accessories to be cleared off on by the COR before items are placed on order. The COR can refuse any or all of the submitted proposals for accessories as they see fit to comply with the Scope of work as above.
Attachment: ABA Standards (https://www.access-board.gov/aba/#aba-603) shall be referenced in conjunction with the layout and placement of the above items needed to complete the layout, and installation of partitions and fixtures within the restrooms according to ABA Standards.
19CA7023Q0003 Department of State
4/18/23, 11:08 AM