00703-005-13-AS-1-Rebid Specifications.pdf

PROJECT FOR

EXTERIOR PAINTING

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Project # 00703-005-13-AS-1-REBID

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE

ECKELY, PA

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

TOM WOLF, GOVERNOR

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION

ANDREW E. MASICH, CHAIRMAN

JAMES M. VAUGHAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

BUREAU OF HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS

DIVISION OF ARCHITECTURE AND PRESERVATION

COMMONWEALTH KEYSTONE BUILDING, PLAZA LEVEL

400 NORTH STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17120-0053

1/15

EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT # 00703-005-13-AS-1-rebid

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

01000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2

00420 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS 9

01001 EXPLANATION OF UNIT COSTS 15

02070 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR RE-PAINTING 16

06401 EXTERIOR WOODWORK REPAIRS 22

09900 PAINTING 25

Rev. 1/15

SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE OF THE WORK

A. Project includes the exterior painting of the Catholic Church at Eckley Miners Village, Luzern County, PA.

B. Project Manager: Joe Lauver Phone Number: 717-787-6242 email:jlauver@pa.gov

C. Site Contact: Art Donadi Phone Number: 570-636-2070

D. Detailed requirements of the Work are described in Specification Sections and Drawings which follow.

1.2 ISSUING OFFICE

A. Bids must be returned to the following address:

Pam Roche

Fiscal & Office Support Services

Bureau of Management Services

PA Historical & Museum Commission

State Museum of PA, 300 North Street, Room 529

Harrisburg, PA 17120-0024

717-772-8875 Telephone proche@pa.gov

1.3 INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) INFORMATION

A. Bids must be received at the Issuing Office listed in Section 1.2.A. Please note that the bidder assumes the responsibility to ensure that his/her bid reaches the Issuing Office by the date and time located on the invitation for bid form. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) will not be responsible for bids sent or delivered to the wrong office, even if it is another office of the PHMC. It is the responsibility of the bidder to call the issuing office to assure the bid has been received prior to the bid opening date and time.

B. Bids received after the date and time of the bid opening will be rejected, and will be returned to the bidder unopened, unless it is necessary to open the bid to determine a return address.

1.4 PRE-BID MEETING

A. Date: 2/25/15 at 1:00 PM

B. Location: Eckley Miners’ Village , Visitor Center

C. It is highly recommended that either you or a representative of your firm attend the pre-bid meeting to inspect the work areas and ask questions prior to submitting a bid. The pre-bid conference is for information only. Any answers furnished during the conference will not be official until they have been verified, in writing, by the Issuing Office. The pre-bid questions and answers will be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us (click on “Solicitations”, enter Solicitation # “00703-005-13-AS-1-rebid”, click on “search”). If your company would like to visit the site to obtain further information (after the pre-bid meeting), call the site contact listed above for an appointment.

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1.5 BID QUESTIONS

A. Technical or project work related questions will be received in writing by the Project Manager (PM).

Questions related to bidding or contracting procedures should be addressed to the Issuing Office. All questions must be received 10 calendar days prior to the bid due date and time. Answers to all questions and/or formal addendums will be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us (click on “Solicitations”, enter

Solicitation # “00703-005-13-AS-1-rebid”, click on “search”) 7 calendar days prior to the bid due date and time. No other questions will be permitted after this date. All questions and answers will become an addendum to the IFB. The issuing office shall not be bound by any verbal information nor shall it be bound by any written information that is not either contained within the IFB or formally issued as an addendum by the issuing office.

B. If the Issuing Office deems it necessary to revise any part of this bid before the bid due date, revisions will be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us (click on “Solicitations”, enter Solicitation # “00703-005-

13-AS-1-rebid”, click on “search”).It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to periodically check the website for any new or revised bid information or addenda prior to submission of the bid. If a bid bulletin has been issued, bidder must print the bulletin, sign and return the bulletin as part of the bid package.

C. Bid results will be posted to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/phmc_home/1426/bid_results/259905 within 24 hours of bid opening.

1.6 WORK IN AND AROUND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

A. Work is on a building and/or site of state or national historic significance. Take special care to avoid damage to any portion of the building, its contents, and its surrounding site.

B. Comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for The Treatment of Historic Properties as applicable. (Please contact the Project Manager for a copy if you do not have one.)

C. Inform the Project Manager at least 48 hours prior to any excavation. The Project Manager, Site

Administrator, and/or the Commission Archaeologist must be present at the time of excavation to monitor for buried cultural deposits and shall have the right to stop the Work for a period of time, not to exceed 5 business days, to perform mitigation archaeology at no additional expense.

1.7 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES/ACCESS/WORKING HOURS

A. Coordinate access to the site, delivery and storage of materials, parking and working hours with the

Project Manager.

B. Limit use of premises to allow normal operation of site and use of premises by public.

C. Complete all Work between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

D. Do not alter Work schedule without prior approval of the Project Manager and/or Site Administrator.

E. Use existing on-site roads for construction traffic.

F. Use on-site parking areas designated by the Site Administrator, for construction personnel.

G. Contractor will be on-site during all project work periods, including periods of all sub-contractor work, unless otherwise agreed upon by Project Manager.

1.8 PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

A. Provide for the prevention, control and abatement of land, water and air pollution in accordance with P.L.

No. 247, Act. No. 247, dated October 26, 1972 which shall include but not be limited to:

1. The prohibition of burning of all refuse.

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2. The removal of all refuse from site of work for disposal in accordance with rules and regulations of authority having jurisdiction over the disposal area.

3. Providing for filtration of all contaminated water discharging directly into a stream.

4. Should asbestos material be encountered on the job, compliance with all statutes and regulations of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all rules and regulations of the United States Environmental

Protection Agency as they pertain to the emission of asbestos into the air during construction and demolition work and the disposal of material asbestos. Particular attention is drawn to Code of Federal

Regulations, Title 40, Part 61, Section 112 of Clean Air Act.

5. Full compliance with the regulations of OSHA as they pertain to the protection of workers exposed to the emission of asbestos fibers and lead and take all steps necessary to protect employees, as well as all other people engaged in the building, from exposure to lead and asbestos fibers resulting from the work.

6. Full compliance with any required permitting (including obtaining required permitting), as directed by the Bureau of Air Quality Control at the Department of Environmental Resources’ regional office whenever asbestos material or lead is to be removed or disposed.

1.9 GUARANTEE

A. Guarantee all materials, equipment and workmanship for a period of one year following the Final

Inspection. Within that period, correct all defects in the Work at no cost to the Commission.

1.10 PROJECT SIGN

A. Post no sign unless approved by Project Manager.

1.11 PERMITS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

A. Secure all required approvals, permits, licenses or certificates. Provide one copy of each to the Project

Manager. NOTE: Because the work of this project is on Commonwealth-owned property, and as stipulated in Act 45 - the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), project reviews, building permits and certificates of occupancy will all be obtained only from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and

Industry. Townships, Counties and/or local jurisdictions do not have the authority to review and issue these documents for this project. As a result of the project review process, and in conformance with Act 45, the PHMC will obtain the project building permit as required.

1.12 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals and Work of the drawings and specifications for efficient and orderly sequence of installation of all construction materials.

1.13 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Locate and protect utilities. Utility locations shown on drawings are approximate. Verify locations before proceeding with the Work. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania One Call System, (811), call not less than three days prior to commencing excavation work.

B. Verify all dimensions and conditions in the field. No additional compensation will be provided for inaccuracies in the dimensions or conditions shown on the Drawings.

1.14 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Employ a skilled and experienced installer to perform all cutting and patching required to complete the

Work, including any removal of existing materials and equipment and installation of new Work, to the satisfaction of the Project Manager; restore Work with new materials to match that being cut.

B. Fit Work tight to adjacent materials. Maintain weather-tightness/integrity of existing conditions;

completely seal voids. Patch any fire wall penetrations with fire stop material to meet fire rating of wall being penetrated.

C. Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finishes.

D. Obtain prior acceptance by Project Manager for any extensive cutting.

1.15 CONFERENCES

A. Project Manager will schedule an Initial Job Conference after execution of the Contract and notice is provided to the Project Manager that the Contractor has obtained his/her performance bond and certificates of insurance, with all people involved (see 1.10 above and 1.37 below).

B. Project Manager will schedule progress meetings as required with all people involved.

C. Project Manager will schedule a Final Inspection Job Conference with all people involved.

1.16 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. At the Initial Job Conference, submit a complete list of major Products proposed for use. Identify the

Project, Contractor, Subcontractor or supplier, Products, models, options, other information and any references to the Drawings and Specifications. Sign to certify that you have reviewed and verified that the Products, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information meet the requirements of the Work and the Drawings and Specifications.

B. Revise and resubmit submittals if required by Project Manager; note all changes made from previous submittal.

C. Submit three (3) copies to the Project Manager.

D. Submit samples as required to show function and appearance of the Product for acceptance by the Project

Manager.

E. Submit Requests for Information (RFI) to Project Manager to allow a 48 hour response time, unless otherwise modified by Project Manager. No RFI-subject work will be performed prior to a response from the Project Manager.

1.17 MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUCTIONS/CERTIFICATES

A. When listed in individual specification Sections, submit two copies of manufacturers' printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, and finishing.

B. When listed in individual specification Sections, submit two copies of manufacturers' certificate to Project

Manager for review.

C. Show that Product meets or exceeds Specifications. Submit supporting reference information and certifications as appropriate.

1.18 PHOTOGRAPHS

A. CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

1. Photographs: Provide digital photographs, two color prints of each, matte finish, approx. 4” x 6” size, professionally printed on high quality photo paper.

2. Identify photographs with date, time, direction, and project name/number, on the back of each print.

3. Provide two digital disks, each containing all construction photographs. Use flash when appropriate.

Use appropriate lenses.

4. Submit the required number of photographs/ work day to document the following:

a. The existing conditions before Work begins. For exterior work, submit a minimum of one photograph of each elevation.

b. Items uncovered or exposed, particularly if they are unusual or of potential historical significance.

c. The progress of the project.

d. Mechanics performing the Work.

e. Items as they are being closed up.

f. The completed project. For exterior work, submit a minimum of one photograph of each elevation.

5. Place all prints in archival sleeves, comparable to "Vue-All Photo Saver", product number

6028(available at most photo stores). Place the dates on the sleeves with a permanent marker.

6. Submit a photo key for each set of photographs; the key should describe each view, the direction of the view, and the names of any individuals in the view.

7. Submit the two sets of photo prints, two copies of the photo key, and two digital disks of photographs to Project Manager upon completion of the project.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

A. Drawings: Provide Construction Drawings at Final Inspection, with any changes from the original

Drawings marked in red ink.

1.20 QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality of Products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply fully with manufacturers' instructions. If manufacturers' instructions do not agree with Drawings and Specifications, ask direction from Project Manager before proceeding.

C. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for the Work except when tolerances, codes, or

Specifications require higher standards or more quality workmanship.

D. Meet specified standard current as of Bid Opening date. Should specified standard conflict with

Drawings and Specifications, ask direction from Project Manager before proceeding.

E. Use only craftsmen who are highly skilled in their respective trade. Execute all work with the highest quality to meet or exceed the description and/or standard as specified for the Work. The Commission retains the right to remove from the project any employee of the contractor or subcontractor that does not show conformance to the standard of the Work.

1.21 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Existing site facilities may be used with the concurrence of the Site Administrator.

B. Maintain existing site facilities daily in clean and sanitary condition.

1.22 TEMPORARY SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Make temporary connections to existing service lines in locations as directed by the Project Manager for electric light and power, temporary heat, and water for construction.

B. Employ skilled craftspersons to repair any damage to historic building fabric.

C. Maintain all services to, through and within the occupied areas of the building at all times. Schedule at the convenience of the Commission, and obtain written approval by the Project Manager, for any required interruption ten (10) days prior to the interruption of any service.

1.23 PROTECTION

A. Erect barriers, barricades, signs, red plastic construction fencing and other protective devices as required to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and to protect existing facilities, historic building materials, Commission personnel, visiting public and adjacent properties from damage or injury.

B. Repair, at no cost to the Commission, any areas of existing buildings, contents, landscaping, paving or other site features damaged during the Work to the satisfaction of the Project Manager. This building contains important historical collections and/or finishes. If damage occurs to these collections and/or finishes as a result of the Work, hire a Conservator, from a list supplied by the Commission, to do an assessment of the damage and conservation measures required at no expense to the Commission. Upon acceptance by the Commission of the Conservator’s assessment report, arrange for the Conservator to perform those conservation measures on the damaged objects and/or finishes at no cost to the

Commission.

C. Use caution when working directly adjacent to and on existing structures, particularly those that are historic. Provide all necessary shoring, bracing and temporary support to ensure that all existing walls, roofs, floors, and miscellaneous features remain structurally sound and are neither damaged nor moved during the Work. Provide a plan for this work for acceptance by the Project Manager prior to proceeding.

D. Provide a UL listed fire extinguisher at the construction site during the Work, suitable for all types of fires.

1.24 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Keep site clean and orderly, free of waste materials, construction-related debris, and rubbish. Provide thorough cleaning of the site daily.

B. Use of chute and dumpster is allowed. Location of dumpster or vehicles on site shall be determined by

1.25 PRODUCTS

A. Products and Equipment: All materials and misc. equip. for a complete installation.

B. Do not use materials removed from site, except as specifically identified or allowed by the Drawings and

Specifications, or as directed by the Project Manager. Store any materials designated by the Project

Manager for salvage by the Commission at a location on site designated by the Site Administrator.

C. Use only those Products that meet Specified Standards or Description.

D. Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named.

E. In all cases where a device or part of the Products or equipment is herein referred, it shall apply to as many such items as are required to complete the installation.

1.26 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Transport, handle, store and protect Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Deliver products to the site in unbroken rolls, bundles, sealed containers or bags, fully identified with the manufacturer's name, brand, type and grade.

1.27 CONTRACT INVOICING AND CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Upon notification of award, submit a payment schedule to the project manager for approval. The payment schedule shall include a separate line item for each invoice you intend to submit. Line items shall be based on work tasks and not on the percentage of work completed.

B. Proper partial and final invoices will only be processed for completed work based on the approved payment schedule (line items), and the inspection and acceptance of the work by the Project Manager.

C. Submit all invoices to the “Bill To” address on your purchase order. Invoices must be invoiced by line item listed on the purchase order. Invoices must include the purchase order number. Failure to provide the purchase order number on your invoice will result in a delay of your payment.

D. Prior to submission of your final invoice, certify in writing that you have reviewed the drawings and

Specifications, inspected the wok, completed the work as specified and are ready for final inspection by the Project Manager.

E.. Final acceptance of the work may be subject to a final inspection by representatives of the Department of

General Services.

1.28 FINAL CLEANING

A. Do final cleaning prior to Final Inspection.

B. Clean debris from site.

C. Remove all Work-related waste, surplus and demolished materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the site.

1.29 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide Products, spare parts and maintenance materials in quantities specified in individual Specification sections.

B. Deliver to Project site and place in location as directed by Project Manager; obtain receipt prior to final inspection.

1.30 EXPLANATION OF BASE BIDS

A. Base Bid #1 shall include all work as described in these specifications and shown on the drawings.

1.31 UNIT PRICES

A. See Section 01001

1.32 TERM OF PURCHASE ORDER and PROJECT

A. The terms of the purchase order will commence on the Effective Date which is listed on the purchase order. The contractor shall not start the performance of any work prior to the Effective Date of the purchase Order and the Commonwealth shall not be liable to pay the selected contractor for any service or work performed or expenses incurred before the Effective Date of the purchase order. The contract and project dates are listed in the purchase order text. The Commonwealth has the option to extend the contract and/or project periods in accordance with Commonwealth Terms and Conditions and PHMC

Supplemental Terms and Conditions. The Project Manager will determine if extensions are in the best interest of the Commonwealth.

1.33 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

A. An evaluation of the Contractor's project performance will be conducted by the Project Manager at the conclusion of the project. The evaluation will address Contractor's timeliness and quality of work, sensitivity to requirements of project and sensitivity to overall site operations.

B. The evaluation will be placed in the PHMC files for future reference relative to future project opportunities.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 00420

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

1.01 STIPULATIONS

A. The specification sections; General Conditions, Special Requirements, and General Requirements form a part of this section by this reference thereto, and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

B. Historic Structures are defined as structures listed or eligible to be listed in the National Register of

Historic Places or designated as historic by a State Historic Preservation Officer.

C. For work of a contractor or subcontractor to be considered as qualification for this project, the work must be substantially complete prior to date of advertisement for bids for this project.

D. The Commission encourages the use of highly specialized subcontractors and tradesmen to provide the necessary skilled and experienced manpower for historically sensitive items of work. Unless the Prime

Contractor possesses all the specific qualifications required, the Prime Contractor shall engage subcontractors that meet the qualification requirements specified in this section.

1.02 QUALIFICATION PROCESS

A. Fully executed qualification forms for the Contractor required to perform the work shall be submitted to the Project Manager within two (2) working days after the day the Project Manager so requests.

Qualification forms need not be submitted with the Bid Proposal.

B. Qualification forms are included herein. Make additional copies as needed. Submitted forms must be fully completed providing all requested information. Additional material demonstrating the contractor’s experience and capability may accompany the completed forms. The Commission reserves the right to seek clarification and supplementary information from the contractor as it decides is necessary to judge the qualifications.

C. Acceptance of the contractor’s qualifications does not preclude the mandatory requirement for providing the specified acceptable samples and mock-ups of particular items of work.

1.03 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. This project involves work on one of the Commonwealth’s historic landmarks. The work must be performed by contractors and tradesmen having particular skill and sensitivity for handling the historic building materials with care and attention to preservation and quality of details. The categorization of the disciplines, as defined herein, does not preclude any contractor from performing multiple tasks, however, separate qualifications must be submitted for each discipline in accordance with the qualifications process. The Commission reserves the right to contact project references, observe referenced project, solicit additional information from whatever sources it determines necessary to make a qualification decision.

B. Specific Contractor Qualifications;

1. General Contractor: The General Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience with specific experience in the restoration of historic structures of comparable size and directly relevant scope. The General Contractor’s project manager and superintendent each must possess directly relevant experience on comparable projects involving restoration of historic structures meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The General Contractor; project manager, and superintendent shall each have completed at least three (3) historic renovation/restoration projects within the past ten (10) years that are of comparable size and similar scope.

2. Carpentry Contractor: Must be skilled and experienced in the restoration of historic woodwork including; fabrication, fitting, installation and restoration of woodwork, including flooring, windows, siding and consolidation of pieces. Three (3) projects completed in the last ten (10) years of similar scope must be listed for the Carpentry Contractor.

3. Painting Contractor: Must be skilled and experienced in the restoration of historic painted finishes including: finish preparation and painting of historic interior and exterior architectural elements. Three (3) projects completed in the last ten (10) years of similar scope must be listed for the Painting Contractor.

1.04 SAMPLES AND MOCK-UPS

A. After award of the contract and before related work begins, the contractor must demonstrate the acceptable skills of its tradesmen and craftsmen to be employed on specific items of work by constructing samples or mock-ups as specified below. Acceptable sample work, as determined by the Commission shall be the minimum acceptable standard of work for those items of work. Work not conforming to the accepted standard shall be rejected and redone to the accepted standard at no cost to the Department. The accepted sample or mock-up shall remain in place until directed by the Project Manager to remove.

Where sample work is built into the work of the project, it shall remain.

B. Each sample or mock-up shall use the exact methods and materials specified in the contract documents.

The Project Manager shall review with the contractor the methods and materials of the project.

Deviations from the specified methods and materials must have the prior written approval of the Project

Manager.

C. The contractor shall rework and reinstall any initially unacceptable sample or mock-up up to a maximum of three (3) times. Failure to install an acceptable sample or mock-up within three (3) re-workings or re-installations shall indicate unacceptable skill of the proposed employees. In such an event, the contractor must furnish craftsmen or tradesmen until the acceptable skill level is employed. The Commission shall not be responsible for any additional cost for reworking or reinstalling unacceptable samples or mock-ups, or any labor cost occasioned by the requirement to employ the necessary skilled labor force required to meet the acceptable standard.

D. Samples and Mock-ups required:

1) Painting:

a) Prepare finish and paint, as selected by the Project Manager, a 5’ x 5’ section of siding and one window and frame.

1.05 QUALIFICATION FORMS

A. General Contractor____________________________________

# Years Experience in business under current name_______________________________

Three (3) projects completed within last ten (10) years on historic structures with comparable size and relevant scope.

Project #1_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

Project #2_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

Project #3_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

B. Trades foreman (Circle those pertaining to this project manager or foreman) Make additional copies as necessary to establish qualifications of each trade as specified in Section 1.03.B.

GC project manager GC superintendent Masonry foreman Carpentry foreman

Roofing foreman Plastering foreman Painting foreman Electrical foreman

Name of project manager or foreman:_________________________________________

Subcontractor YES/NO if yes, Company Name:_________________________________

# Years Experience of project manager or foreman:______________________________

Three (3) projects completed within last ten (10) years on historic structures with comparable size and relevant scope.

Project #1_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

Project #2_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

Project #3_____________________________________________ Description______________________________________________________

Property listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places? Y/N

Project Address_____________________________

Owner____________________________________

Owner’s Contact_________________________Phone # of Owner____________

Architectural Firm__________________________

Project Architect_________________________Phone # of Architect__________

Date of Project Completion_____________________

Value of directly relevant work noted above_________

SECTION 01001

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EXPLANATION OF UNIT COSTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. The “General Conditions”, “Special Requirements” and “General Requirements” are incorporated in this section by reference.

1.02 PROCEDURES

A. Unit costs will be used as the basis for computing "additions to" or "deductions from" the contract price for extra work and for work countermanded, reduced, or omitted.

B. The unit costs when accepted, adjusted, or established by the contract shall remain binding and irrevocable for the entire period of the contract regardless of the quantities of work ordered or required under such unit prices.

C. The acceptance of a unit cost is on condition that the general character of the material and workmanship required for any work related thereto shall be equivalent to corresponding work as shown and specified, and that all costs, overhead, and profit, as well as all incidental work required in connection therewith, has been included in the unit price.

D. Each bidder shall carefully check the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of each unit price required.

E. Follow proposal instructions to bidders.

F. The Commission will not be bound by the unit prices unless it accepts the same, in writing, before it issued a Notice of Award of the contract. The Commission may adjust any unit prices inserted by the bidder to an amount, agreeable to both the Commission and the bidder.

1.03 UNIT COSTS

A. Unit Cost # 1-The contractor shall include a cost per linear foot for the replacement of

½” x 6” beveled cedar siding to be applied to any siding requiring replacement beyond the amounts indicated on the drawings. See section 06401

SECTION 02070

SURFACE PREPARATION FOR RE-PAINTING

(EXTERIOR)

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. The “General Conditions”, “Special Requirements” and “General Requirements” are incorporated in this section by reference.

B. Work required by this specification includes lead activities, handling and preparation of lead based paint materials. These work practices are defined as an interim control and not lead based paint abatement. The Contractor performing lead based paint activities shall ensure areas beyond the regulated area are not contaminated with lead dust.

Perform the work as specified herein in accordance with this specification and as applicable to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, EPA for disposal, and U. S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development protocol for clearance testing as applicable. Wherever differences exist between this specification and regulations and guidelines, the more stringent requirements must be followed.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide labor, materials and equipment for the surface preparation and repainting of exterior building components as specified herein and at locations shown on drawings attached. Lead based paint activities as specified in this section only applies to areas where paint is cracking, peeling, blistering and requires surface prep work for re-painting.

1.03 ACTION PLAN

A. The Contractor performing lead-based paint activities shall submit an Action Plan which describes specifically how each item in the scope of work is to be completed. At a minimum, the work plan shall address details regarding work area preparation, work practices, equipment use, hygiene facility and location (if applicable), personal protective equipment, exposure monitoring, estimated completion date, and disposal. Approval of the Action Plan must be obtained through the Project Manager prior to the start of work.

Procedures outlined in the Action Plan must be followed throughout the work phase.

Any changes in the Action Plan must obtain prior approval from the Project Manager.

The Action Plan and subsequent execution must be in compliance with applicable EPA and OSHA regulations.

1.04 LEAD CONTRACTOR

A. Contractor shall provide workers and a competent person, as described, by OSHA, that has received training on the dangers of lead, respirator use, proper fit testing of approved respirators and proper decontamination. Lead Contractor workers shall provide documentation of medical exams as required by OSHA when the action level is exceeded, and fit testing in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 and 1910.134. This information will be submitted to the Quality Control Technician for review and approval.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING

A. The Commission reserves the right to monitor the activities of the Contractor as they pertain to the Action Plan. The Technician shall collect appropriate air and wipe samples. This quality assurance testing is not part of the Base Bid.

B. The Project Manger shall assign someone to monitor the activities of the Contractor to ensure compliance with this specification and all applicable regulations.

C. The Technician shall perform final visual inspection to ensure lead dust has been removed from the work area prior to clearance sampling.

D. Should surface dust samples reveal the presence of lead above clearance level criteria, the

Lead Contractor shall re-clean those areas via wet-wiping and HEPA vacuuming techniques until the area(s) are found to be in compliance.

E. The lead Contractor shall cooperate fully with all aspects of air monitoring and clearance sampling operations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Respirators shall be worn if no initial negative exposure assessment (INEA) is produced as allowed by OSHA regulations. If no INEA is produced, respirators shall be worn at all times except when OSHA personal sampling indicate results are less than the action level

(30 micrograms per cubic meter) for at least two consecutive measurements taken 7 days apart. When respirators are required, the Contractor shall ensure employees are provided with a respirator to maintain exposure inside the respirator below the PEL of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. A half mask respirator with HEPA filters shall be worn as a minimum.

B. Eye protection shall be provided and worn at all times throughout the duration of the project as required by OSHA. Equipment shall conform with ANSI Z97-1-1968. A full face piece respirator may be worn to satisfy this requirement.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Part 3 provides the minimum requirements for this type of work. All work, at a minimum, must also be in compliance with OSHA and EPA as they apply. As required, provide details of work execution.

3.01 WORK AREA PREPARATION

A. If applicable, turn-off HVAC system until clearance criteria has been met to ensure no contamination is drawn into HVAC system. All windows/doors must be closed.

B. Installation of 6 mil plastic sheeting critical barriers from the outside of the building.

Erect critical barriers on windows, openings. Etc. in areas where lead based paint activities are taking place in such a way as to prevent dust from entering the building.

Exterior criticals may be removed as work is completed.

C. Installation of 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground that extends from the building ten feet plus five feet for every story high.

D. Remove all moveable items to a twenty foot distance from working surfaces.

E. Provide 3” wide yellow barrier tape printed with “CAUTION” to demarcate the work area. Also provide barrier tape across all corridors, entrances and access routes to the work area. Tape shall be fastened and no closer than a 12’ radius from the boundary of the work area.

F. Provide warning signs to demarcate a regulated area only when concentrations of lead may be in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL of 50 micrograms per meter cubed) per OSHA requirements. The warning signs will bear the following information:

WARNING LEAD WORK AREA – POISON – NO SMOKING OR EATING.

Spacing between lines must be at least equal to height of uppercase letters.

3.03 PROHIBITED LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK PRACTICES

A. Open flame burning or torching (includes propane fuel heat grids).

B. Machine sanding or grinding without HEPA local vacuum exhaust tools.

C. Uncontained hydroblasting or high pressure washing.

D. Abrasive blasting or sandblasting with HEPA local vacuum exhaust tools.

E. Heat gun operation above 1100 degrees F.

F. Methylene chloride paint removal procedures.

G. Dry scraping.

H. Working if wind speeds are greater than 20 miles per hour.

3.04 CLEANING OF THE WORK AREA

A. Conduct ongoing cleaning during the project, including regular removal of debris and dust.

B. Decontamination of all tools, equipment and worker protection gear is required prior to leaving work area.

C. Lead paint dust and debris shall be HEPA vacuumed during and at completion of the project.

D. A HEPA vacuum, wet wash, and HEPA vacuum cycle is required for decontamination of all surfaces where dust exists in the work area.

3.07 WASTE DISPOSAL

A. Concentrated lead waste such as paint strippings, lead paint chips and dust, HEPA vacuum debris shall have a TCLP test to determine if the waste stream is hazardous or nonhazardous. Nonhazardous waste, as determined by TCLP testing, is 5.0 milligrams/liter.

B. If the waste stream is deemed hazardous, RCRA waste management rules apply.

C. The Lead Contractor shall dispose of all waste generated for this project in accordance with applicable regulations.

SECTION 06401

EXTERIOR WOODWORK REPAIRS

Scope of Work

1.01 The work requires the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and the performance of all operations and services necessary to: repair deteriorated sections of exterior woodwork to provide a sound and acceptable substrate for new paint.

Products

2.01 Lumber

A. Wood for dutchman repairs and replacement pieces shall be of: species, cut and number of growth rings (as close as possible) to match existing, moisture content within 2% of existing wood, and of quality suitable for a painted finish.

B. Beveled Siding – ½ x 6” clear, all vertical grain, western red cedar (See section 01001)

B. All lumber shall be graded in accordance with the latest grading rules of the association recognized by the industry for the species specified.

2.02 Miscellaneous Materials

A. Epoxy wood filler: Two-part epoxy wood repair compounds, either paste, or liquid, or both, such as

Flex-Tec, by Advanced Repair Technologies; www.advancedrepair.com, or approved equal.

B. Fasteners: Size and type to suit application, hot dipped galvanized steel for exterior, high humidity and treated wood locations.

C. Wood Glue: All glue used to repair joinery shall be exterior grade wood glue.

D. Hardware to match existing as required to replace missing elements.

EXECUTION

3.01 EXTERIOR WOOD TRIM REPAIR WORK

A. General: Restore all wood elements using materials and methods specified in this section.

All existing fabric shall be considered historic and handled with the utmost care while executing the procedures outlined below. All components and hardware removed should be carefully labeled to allow for reinstallation in their original location.

B. Inspect all exterior wood elements for extensive decay, rot, loss of volume, missing sections, etc.. If areas beyond those called out on the drawings are discovered notify the project manager immediately.

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C. Remove finishes and hardware as required to repair wood elements and components in strict accordance with all applicable sections of the specifications.

D. Repair wood elements using the following objective criteria as a guide.

1. Where decayed wood is to be removed to form a splice repair, the minimum amount of existing wood should be removed to allow the effective repair to be performed.

Clean out decayed wood and fill all voids with wood dutchman and /or two-part wood epoxy mixture according to manufactures instructions.

2. Provide epoxy consolidation and patching for sections of deteriorated wood with a volume of less than 4 cubic inches and a depth less than .25 inches to provide sound wood members to original surface planes and profiles.

3. Provide dutchman repairs to replace sections of deteriorated wood with a volume of more than 4 cubic inches but extending less than one-third the length of the member to provide sound wood members to original surface planes and profiles.

4. Replace severely deteriorated members and members with less severe deterioration when the deterioration occurs at joints.

5. Where determined that all or portions of wood members are structurally unsound, where trim or moldings are beyond repair or missing, carefully remove and replace, matching sizes, profiles and species. Project manager shall review all replacements proposed and approve prior to contractor proceeding to reproduce any elements. All reproduced elements shall be accurately milled to reproduce the original. All such removed materials shall become the property of the Commission unless otherwise directed by the Project Manager. Any materials not retained by the Commission shall become the responsibility of the Contractor for removal and disposal as directed under these specifications.

6. Where wood surfaces need only minor, cosmetic repairs, fill all cracks, nail holes, and surface defects in woodwork with exterior grade putty after the primer coat, filler or sealer has been applied. Bring putty up flush with surface.

E. Verify that substrate conditions are ready to receive paint.

F. Prime and paint all surfaces according to section 09900 of this specification.

G. Reinstall all hardware and building components removed to perform painting work, to provide sound and operable systems.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install work in accordance with AWI Premium Quality Standard.

B. Set and secure materials and components in place, plumb and level.

C. Install hardware in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

PART 1 GENERAL

General: Refer to "Section 01000, Basic Requirements,02070-Surface Preparation for Re-painting, and any project drawings.

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. The Work in this Section requires the furnishing of all labor, and materials, tools, and equipment, and the performance of all operations and services necessary to repaint exterior wood surfaces in strict accordance with this Section and the requirements of the Drawings.

B. Work under this contract includes the following for the building listed above:

1. Preparation of exterior wood surfaces for priming and painting.

2. Matching of paint colors to samples provided by the Project Manager.

3. Priming of all exterior wood surfaces.

4. Application of two coats of paint to exterior wood surfaces.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide product literature and specifications for each type of; paint primer, caulk, and patching compound.

B. Samples: Submit two samples, 12 x 12 inch in size, painted on hardboard, for each surface finishing product scheduled.

C. Submittals must be submitted to the Project Manager prior to the Initial Job

Conference.

D. Apply in the field at their final locations, a sample panel of each type of preparation and finish to be applied including each type of general painted finish, at the location to be specified by the Project Manager following acceptance of submittals.

1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to the job site in the accepted manufacturer's original, sealed containers and packaging with brand, type, and color of paint visible.

B. Delivered materials shall be identical to those accepted for which literature and samples submitted.

C. Store paint and paint materials and mix paint and paint materials only in such locations assigned for such purposes, by the Project Manager.

D. Keep storage area neat and clean.

1.04 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. No Work shall occur on exterior surfaces when the ambient air temperature is below 45 degrees F.

B. No Work shall occur on exterior surfaces during the period of fog, mist, precipitation, extremely damp conditions, or when precipitation is imminent. The

Project Manager shall determine when weather conditions are unacceptable for

Work to proceed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Approved manufactures include: Behr, Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Glidden, or approved equal.

B. Caulk: top quality, flexible, paintable latex caulk

C. Coatings: Ready mixed, except field catalyzed coatings, of good flow and brushing properties, capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags.

D. Epoxy wood filler: Two-part epoxy wood repair compounds- Advance Repair

Technology, or approved equal

D. PROHIBITED MATERIALS

1. Caustic paint removers such as lye, hydroxides, or alkalies.

2. Rotary powered sanding discs, drums, or flap wheels.

3. Rotary powered steel wire brushes or grinders.

4. Flame torches for burning paint.

5. Sandblasting or other forms of pressure-abrasive wet or dry cleaning methods.

2.02 MATERIAL QUALITY

A. Provide the best quality grade of the various types of coatings by the same manufacturer.

B. Provide undercoat primer produced by the same manufacturer as finish coats.

Coats: Similar in color to the finish coats, but sufficiently different for the Project

Manager to see the difference in the casual, visual inspection.

C. Use only thinners accepted by the paint manufacturer, and only in recommended amounts.

2.03 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide one gallon (in original unopened manufacturer’s containers) of each type and color of paint specified, for use by site personnel for future touch-up and maintenance.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Verify that substrate conditions are ready to receive Work.

B. Measure moisture content of porous surfaces using an electronic moisture meter.

Do not apply finishes unless moisture content is less than 18 percent.

C. Correct minor defects and clean surfaces, which affect Work of this Section.

D. Exterior Wood Scheduled to Receive Paint Finish:

Paint Removal- see section 02070 "Surface Preparation For Re-Painting”

Preparation of Surfaces. Note: Preparation of surfaces is considered to be a very important part of this contract.

1. Existing loose, peeling, blistered, cracked or heavy layers of paint shall be removed by wet scraping, using appropriately shaped scrapers cut to correspond to molding profiles as required, and hand sanding. When sanding blocks are used, cut blocks to correspond with molding profiles as required.

Prepare as required until a sound paintable surface is achieved all weathered and soft wood shall be sanded to bright surface. Feather all edges of remaining paint with sandpaper.

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