POW_ext_env_improvements_Section B C_2021_0401.pdf

POW Exterior Envelope Improvements Tongass National Forest

Craig and Thorne Bay, Alaska

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID ITEMS:

Method ITEM of Estimated Unit Total Number Item Description Meas. Quantity Price Price

0001 Craig RD Main Office LS 1 $ $

0001AB CRD Main Office Siding Replacement SF 600 $ $

0001AC Craig RD Warehouse LS 1 $ $

0001AD CRD Warehouse Siding Replacement SF 400 $ $

0001AE Mobilization LS 1 $ $

TOTAL: $

OPTION ITEMS:

Method ITEM of Estimated Unit Total Number Item Description Meas. Quantity Price Price

1001 Thorne Bay RD Main Office LS 1 $ $

1002 TBRD Main Office Siding Replacement SF 400 $ $

1003 Thorne Bay RD Warehouse LS 1 $ $

1004 TBRD Warehouse Siding Replacement SF 500 $ $

1005 Thorne Bay RD Bunkhouse LS 1 $ $

1006 TBRD Bunkhouse Siding Replacement SF 400 $ $

1007 Thorne Bay RD Duplex 1 LS 1 $ $

1008 TBRD Duplex 1 Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1009 Thorne Bay RD Duplex 2 LS 1 $ $

1010 TBRD Duplex 2 Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1011 Thorne Bay RD Duplex 3 LS 1 $ $

1012 TBRD Duplex 3 Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1013 Thorne Bay RD Duplex 4 LS 1 $ $

1014 TBRD Duplex 4 Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1015 Thorne Bay RD Duplex 5 LS 1 $ $

1016 TBRD Duplex 5 Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1017 Thorne Bay RD Quads I - III LS 1 $ $

1018 TBRD Quads I – III Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

1019 Thorne Bay RD Quad Garages LS 1 $ $

1020 TBRD Quad Garages Siding Replacement SF 100 $ $

TOTAL: $

ABBREVIATIONS:

LS = Lump Sum SF = Square Foot Note: Bidders must submit prices for all items included in the price schedule. Option items may be awarded after initial award subject to availability of funds.

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Tongass National Forest POW Exterior Envelope Improvements

Scope of Work (SOW) Dated April 1, 2021

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies, except as otherwise specified, necessary to provide repair and maintenance to the exterior envelope of Forest Service owned administrative buildings in Craig and Thorne Bay. All work shall be performed in accordance with this statement of work, specifications, and all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Base bid work includes replacing deteriorated siding, to prepare and stain siding and trim, and paint heating oil tank on the Craig Ranger District Office and Warehouse. Work includes protections of adjacent improvements and vegetation.

Optional bid item work includes replacing deteriorated siding, preparing, staining siding, and painting heating oil tanks on the Thorne Bay Ranger District Main Office, Warehouse, Bunkhouse, Duplexes, and Quads in Thorne Bay, Alaska.

2.0 Project Location

The U.S. Forest Service Craig Ranger District buildings are located at 504 9th St in Craig, Alaska 99921.

The Thorne Bay Ranger District is located at 1312 Federal Way in Thorne Bay, Alaska. Prince of Wales Island (Craig and Thorne Bay) are accessible by the inter-island ferry authority, floatplane, or island air out of Ketchikan.

3.0 Price Range

Between $500,000 and $1,000,000

4.0 Period of Performance

Complete the work within 365 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

5.0 Prework Conference:

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms, work requirements and schedule. At the conference, the Contractor shall designate, in writing, the name and phone number of the Contractor’s on-site representative and their contract responsibilities and authority.

6.0 Contractor Representative

Provide an onsite contract representative who will oversee the performance of the work specified in this contract. Designate in writing to the CO, the name of the contract representative and an alternate(s) who shall have the authority to authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor’s representative and alternate(s) must have a minimum of mid level janitorial management, supervision and operational experience as well as be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Notify the CO/COR at least 10 work days in advance of any subsequent change of personnel in this position. Replacement personnel shall have the same level or better experience as the person being replaced.

7.0 Work Schedule

Contractor shall submit a written work schedule showing beginning and completion dates for salient work items to the CO for approval prior to commencing work. Contractor shall maintain the schedule is up to date and shall provide it to the CO upon request. Contractor shall provide minimum two weeks of notice prior to starting work on each building in order to properly notify tenants. Work hours are from 0700 – 1900 Monday thru Saturday unless otherwise allowed by CO.

8.0 Damage

Notify the CO immediately if any damage to the buildings is observed. All existing work or facilities damaged by the contractor’s operations, other than items specified to be removed, shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no cost to the Government.

9.0 Contractor’s Use of On-Site Facilities

Contractor will have access to electric power, water and restroom facilities.

10.0 Clean Up

Remove all debris from the site daily. Debris generated by work become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

11.0 Material Storage

All material shall be delivered, stored, handled, and installed per manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. Material storage is allowed on-site during construction. Location(s) to be approved by Contracting Officer (CO).

12.0 TASKS

• Coordinate inspection with on-site personnel prior to siding replacement, after siding cleaning, and prior to staining.

• The nature of the work requires acceptable weather conditions.

• Contractor shall use barricades and signs for traffic control and reroute pedestrian walkways as necessary.

Base Bid:

a. Siding Replacement

1) Craig Ranger District Main Office: Replace portions of deteriorated siding on the South side of building and as indicated by the CO. Paint one heating oil tank on the South side of the building. Work with an electrician as needed to repair siding.

2) Craig Ranger District Warehouse: Replace deteriorated vertical board and batten siding on South side of building and as indicated by the CO.

b. Building Improvements

1) Siding: Replace deteriorated siding, as designated by the CO.

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare siding and trim in strict conformance with stain manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be stained. Remove all signs, downspouts, gutters, etc. as needed. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment.

3) Protections: Protect all windows, doors, wooden columns, decking, concrete surfaces, roofing, flashing, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, existing vegetation and other appurtenances and improvements prior to staining.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Staining: Prep and stain all exterior siding, soffits, rafter tails, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs, columns, and interior siding. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces for the following buildings as described on Table 1:

i. Craig Ranger District Main Office

ii. Craig Ranger District Warehouse

6) Paint: Prep, prime and paint the heating oil tank on the South side of the building.

Provide 2 coats of paint.

Option Items:

a. Option Item 1001 & 1002: Thorne Bay RD Main Office

1) Siding: Replace deteriorated siding, as designated by the CO.

2) Facia Board Replacement: Replace 30’ long 2”x10” facia board, see photos.

3) Siding Preparation: Prepare siding and trim in strict conformance with stain manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be stained. Remove all signs, downspouts, gutters, etc. as needed. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

4) Protections: Protect all windows, doors, concrete surfaces, decking, metal poles, roofing, flashing, existing vegetation and other appurtenances and improvements prior to staining.

5) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

6) Staining: Office staining includes the soffits at all eaves, soffits above the main entrance, and all trim. Trim to be stained includes all window trim, glulam beams, corner trim, miscellaneous trim already painted.

7) Paint: Prep, prime and paint the heating oil tank at the rear of the building. Provide 2 coats of paint.

b. Option Item 1003 & 1004: Thorne Bay RD Warehouse

1) Siding: Replace deteriorated siding, as designated by the CO.

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare siding and trim in strict conformance with stain manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be stained. Remove all signs, downspouts, gutters, etc. as needed. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

3) Protections: Protect all windows, doors, concrete surfaces, roofing, flashing, existing vegetation and other appurtenances and improvements prior to staining.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Wood Siding: Stain all exterior siding, soffits, rafter tails, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs, and interior siding. This includes the masonry wall on the bottom of the building. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces of all buildings.

6) Paint: Prep according to 1), prime, and paint 2 coats on the masonry at the rear of the building.

c. Option Item 1005 & 1006: Thorne Bay RD Bunkhouse

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare siding and trim in strict conformance with stain manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be stained. Remove all signs, downspouts, gutters, etc. as needed. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

3) Protections: Protect all windows, doors, decking, concrete surfaces, roofing, flashing, existing vegetation and other appurtenances and improvements prior to staining.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Staining: Stain all exterior siding, soffits, rafter tails, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs, and interior siding. This includes the plywood skirting on the bottom of the building. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces of all buildings.

6) Paint: Prep, prime and paint the heating oil tank on the side of the building. Provide 2

d. Option Item 1007-1016: Thorne Bay RD Duplex 1 – 5 (5 similar buildings total)

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare all siding in strict conformance with paint manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be painted. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

3) Protections: Protect all doors, decking, vents, conduit, adjacent fencing and other appurtenances and improvements prior to painting.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Staining: Stain all exterior siding, soffits, rafter tails, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs, and interior siding. This includes the plywood skirting on the bottom of the building. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces of all buildings.

6) Paint: Prep, prime and paint the heating oil tanks on the side of each building. Provide 2 coats of paint. There are 5 – 500 gallon tanks for this section, 1 for each building.

e. Option Item 1017 & 1018: Thorne Bay RD Quads I – III (1 building with 3 similar sections)

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare all siding in strict conformance with paint manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be painted. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

3) Protections: Protect all doors, decking, vents, conduit, adjacent fencing and other appurtenances and improvements prior to painting.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Staining: Stain all exterior siding, soffits, rafter tails, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs, and interior siding. This includes the plywood skirting on the bottom of the building. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces of all buildings.

6) Paint: Prep, prime and paint the heating oil tank on the side of the building. Provide 2

f. Option Item 1019 & 1020: Thorne Bay RD Quad Garages (3 identical garage buildings total)

2) Siding Preparation: Prepare siding and trim in strict conformance with stain manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare as needed to remove dirt, organic, and loose material from surfaces to be stained. Work with an electrician as needed to paint around electrical equipment or to repair siding.

3) Protections: Protect all windows, doors, concrete surfaces, roofing, flashing, existing vegetation and other appurtenances and improvements prior to staining. Remove all signs, downspouts, gutters, etc. as needed.

4) Clean Up: Clean any overspray from adjacent surfaces and landscape. Spills and drips shall be immediately cleaned up before it dries. Keep all debris from the work picked up on a daily basis.

5) Staining: Stain all siding, facia board and door trim surfaces, which includes all exterior siding, fascia board, underside of roof and overhangs. Two coats of stain are required on all surfaces of all buildings.

Table 1:

Building Building Exterior Envelope

Estimated Quantity of

Siding/Trim to replace**

Existing Siding** Existing Color*

CRD Office 10,000 SF 600 SF Horizontal Shiplap Light Brown with Dark Brown Accents

CRD Warehouse 2,205 SF 400 SF

Vertical grooved board and batten with horizontal grooved board and batten on gable ends

Dark Brown with White Accents

Thorne Bay RD Office 9,161 SF 400 SF

Horizontal Shiplap with marine grade plywood skirting

Light Blue with white and Brown

Accents

Thorne Bay RD Warehouse

12,016 SF

4,640 SF

500 SF

Horizontal Shiplap

Masonry Wall

Light Brown with Dark Brown Accents

White Thorne Bay RD

Bunkhouse 8,000 SF 400 SF Horizonal Shiplap Light Green with Burgundy Accents

Thorne Bay RD Duplex 1 6,605 SF 100 SF Horizonal Shiplap Light Brown with

Dark Brown Accents

Thorne Bay RD Duplex 2

6,605 SF 100 SF Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark

Brown Accents

Thorne Bay RD Duplex 3 6,605 SF 100 SF Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark

Brown Accents

Duplex 4

6,605 SF 100 SF

Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark

Brown Accents

Duplex 5

6,605 SF 100 SF

Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark Brown Accents

Thorne Bay RD Quads I - III 15,696 SF 100 SF

Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark Brown Accents

Thorne Bay RD Quad Garages 3,024 SF 100 SF

Horizonal Shiplap Light Blue with Dark Brown Accents

Fuel Tanks TB Duplexes 95 SF - Steel White

Fuel Tanks TB Office, Bunkhouse, Quad 162 SF - Steel White

Fuel Tank Craig Office 175 SF - Steel White

* Submit color palette from manufacturer for final color to be selected by CO.

** Verify siding quantity, style, wood type, and dimensions prior to ordering replacement.

Specifications Index- By Division

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 02 41 00 Demolition 07 46 01 Wood Siding 09 91 13 Exterior Painting 09 93 00 Staining and Transparent Finishing

SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation method cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section. Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of architects and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

2. Owner’s Action: If necessary, Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within 15 days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Contracting Officer does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.4 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority: Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.

B. Scheduling: Allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority that includes at least 10 working days for submittals for contracting officer approval. Period of review for submittals with contracting officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from contractor. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

C. Variations: Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause entitled “FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction” and will be considered where advantages to government.

D. All products identified in these specifications shall require approved submittals prior to installation.

E. Finishes: See specification sections and submit for approval by COR before ordering. Submit all paint colors, cabinet/counter texture and colors, as one submittal to be coordinated for approval.

SECTION 02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This section covers the furnishing of materials, labor, and equipment required to partially or entirely remove and/or demolish those items identified on in this contract and restore any disturbed areas or components impacted by demolition.

1.02 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Protection: Ensure safe passage of persons around area of demolition. Conduct operations to prevent injury to adjacent buildings, structures, and persons.

B. Egress: Maintain two paths of egress to any occupied apartment.

C. Damages: Promptly repair damages caused to adjacent structures by demolition or construction operations at no cost to the Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not applicable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. All debris, rubbish, and other materials resulting from demolition operations and not identified as salvageable by the Owner’s Representative shall be removed and transported to a Contractor-furnished disposal site.

B. Burning of removed materials will not be permitted on site.

SECTION 07 46 01- WOOD SIDING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Exterior Trim.

2. Lumber siding.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product involving selection of colors, profiles, or textures.

B. Samples: Full-size units of each type of siding and trim indicated for each color, texture and pattern specified.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this section. Payment will be included at the contract unit price for items shown on the Schedule of Items.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed siding installations similar in material, design and extent to that indicated.

B. Regulatory Requirements and Approvals:

1. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO):

a. Report No. ICBO-ES ER1962.

C. Mock-Ups: Before installing siding, construct sample wall panels to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and execution.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

B. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

C. Stack lumber, plywood, and other panels flat with spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation. Protect materials from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Weather Limitations: Proceed with installation only when existing and forecast weather conditions permit work to be performed and at least one coat of specified finish can be applied without exposure to rain, snow, or dampness.

B. Do not install finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged, or mold damaged.

1. Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to, discoloration, sagging, or irregular shape.

2. Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited to, fuzzy or splotchy surface contamination and discoloration.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Lumber: DOC PS 20 and the following grading rules:

1. NeLMA: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association, "Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber."

2. NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority, "Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber."

3. RIS: Redwood Inspection Service, "Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Lumber."

4. SPIB: The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, "Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber."

5. WCLIB: West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau, Standard No. 17, "Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber."

6. WWPA: Western Wood Products Association, "Western Lumber Grading Rules."

B. Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of inspection agency indicating grade, species, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill.

a. For exposed lumber, mark grade stamp on end or back of each piece.

C. Softwood Plywood: DOC PS 1.

D. Hardboard: ANSI A135.4.

2.2 LUMBER SIDING

A. Provide kiln-dried lumber siding complying with DOC PS 20 with no more than 15% moisture content.

B. Species and Grade: Coordinate with COR to match existing wood species and grade. Red Cedar;

NeLMA, NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA premium grade.

2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Building Paper:

1. Material: Dupont Tyvek Drain Wrap.

B. Fasteners for Exterior Finish Carpentry: Provide nails or screws, in sufficient length to penetrate not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) into wood substrate.

1. For exposed wood, provide stainless steel screws.

2. For concealed wood, provide epoxy coated steel fasteners.

C. Sealants: Latex, complying with ASTM C 834 Type OP, Grade NF recommended by sealant manufacturer and manufacturer of substrates for intended application.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.

B. Examine finish carpentry materials before installation. Reject materials that are wet, moisture damaged, and mold damaged.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prime lumber and moldings to be painted, including both faces and edges, unless factory primed.

Cut to required lengths and prime ends.

3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Do not use materials that are unsound, warped, improperly treated or finished, inadequately seasoned, or too small to fabricate with proper jointing arrangements.

B. Install exterior finish carpentry level, plumb, true, and aligned with adjacent materials. Use concealed shims where necessary for alignment.

1. Scribe and cut exterior finish carpentry to fit adjoining work. Refinish and seal cuts as recommended by manufacturer.

2. Install to tolerance of 1/8 inch in 96 inches (3 mm in 2438 mm) for level and plumb. Install adjoining exterior finish carpentry with 1/32-inch (0.8-mm) maximum offset for flush installation and 1/16-inch (1.5-mm) maximum offset for reveal installation.

3. Coordinate exterior finish carpentry with materials and systems in or adjacent to it. Provide cutouts for mechanical and electrical items that penetrate exterior finish carpentry.

3.4 STANDING AND RUNNING TRIM INSTALLATION

A. Install trim with minimum number of joints practical, using full-length pieces from maximum lengths of lumber available. Do not use pieces less than 24 inches (610 mm) long except where necessary.

1. Use scarf joints for end-to-end joints.

2. Stagger end joints in adjacent and related members.

B. Fit exterior joints to exclude water. Cope at returns and miter at corners.

3.5 SIDING INSTALLATION

A. Install siding to comply with manufacturer's written instructions and warranty requirements.

B. Horizontal Lumber Siding: Apply starter strip along bottom edge of sheathing or sill. Install first course of siding with lower edge at least 1/8 inch (3 mm) below starter strip and subsequent courses lapped 1 inch (25 mm) over course below. Nail at each stud. Do not allow nails to penetrate more than one thickness of siding.

1. Leave 1/8-inch (3-mm) gap at trim and corners unless otherwise recommended by manufacturer, and apply sealant COATING

C. Drive nails flush with siding surface, penetrating studs at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).

3.6 ADJUSTING

A. Replace exterior finish carpentry that is damaged or does not comply with requirements. Exterior finish carpentry may be repaired or refinished if work complies with requirements and shows no evidence of repair or refinishing. Adjust joinery for uniform appearance.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Clean exterior finish carpentry on exposed and semi-exposed surfaces.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products from damage from weather and other causes during construction.

B. Remove and replace finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged, and mold damaged.

1. Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to, discoloration, sagging, or irregular shape.

2. Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited to, fuzzy or splotchy surface contamination and discoloration.

SECTION 09 91 13 - EXTERIOR PAINTING

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals:

1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

2. Samples for initial selection: For each type of topcoat product indicated.

B. Extra Materials: Deliver to Owner [1 gal. (3.8 L)] of each color and type of finish-coat paint used on Project, in containers, properly labeled and sealed.

PART 5 - PRODUCTS

5.1 PAINT

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. PPG Paints.

2. Rust-Oleum Corporation; a subsidiary of RPM International, Inc.

B. Fuel Tanks:

1. Prime using Devoe Coating: Cathacoat 302H, Devran 223, or Bar-Rust 231.

2. Topcoat using Devoe Coating: Devthane 349

C. MPI Standards: Provide materials that comply with MPI standards indicated and listed in its "MPI Approved Products List."

1. Block Filler, Latex: MPI #4.

2. Primer, Alkali Resistant, Water Based: MPI #3.

3. Primer, Bonding, Water Based: MPI #17.

4. Primer, Bonding, Solvent Based: MPI #69.

5. Primer, Alkyd, Anticorrosive: MPI #79.

6. Primer, Galvanized, Water Based: MPI #134.

7. Primer, Quick Dry, for Aluminum: MPI #95.

8. Primer, Latex: MPI #6.

9. Primer, Alkyd: MPI #5.

10. Latex, Exterior Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #10.

11. Latex, Exterior Low Sheen (Gloss Level 3-4): MPI #15.

12. Latex, Exterior Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #11.

13. Latex, Exterior, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #119.

14. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based (Gloss Level 3): MPI #161.

15. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #163.

16. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #164.

17. Alkyd, Exterior Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #8.

18. Alkyd, Exterior, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #94.

19. Alkyd, Exterior Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #9.

20. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #81.

21. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Gloss (Gloss Level 7): MPI #96.

22. Floor Paint, Latex, Low Gloss (Maximum Gloss Level 3): MPI #60.

23. Floor Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #27.

D. Material Compatibility: Provide materials that are compatible with one another and with substrates.

1. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

E. Colors: As shown in schedule.

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PART 6 - EXECUTION

6.1 PREPARATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Remove hardware, lighting fixtures, downspouts, and similar items that are not to be painted.

Mask items that cannot be removed. Reinstall items in each area after painting is complete.

C. Clean and prepare surfaces in an area before beginning painting in that area. Schedule painting so cleaning operations will not damage newly painted surfaces.

D. Remove all loose paint, mill scale, and rust.

6.2 APPLICATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Paint exposed existing surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

1. Do not paint prefinished items, items with an integral finish, operating parts, and labels unless otherwise indicated.

C. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Use brushes only where the use of other applicators is not practical.

D. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

1. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.

SECTION 09 93 00 - STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals:

1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

2. Samples for initial selection: For each type of topcoat product indicated.

B. Extra Materials: Deliver to Owner 1 gal. (3.8 L) of each color and type of stain and transparent finish used on Project, in containers, properly labeled and sealed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Benjamin Moore & Co.

2. Kelly-Moore Paint Company Inc.

3. PPG Paints.

4. Sherwin-Williams Company (The).

B. MPI Standards: Provide materials that comply with MPI standards indicated and listed in its "MPI Approved Products List."

1. Wood Filler Paste: MPI #91.

2. Preservative, for Exterior Wood: MPI #37.

3. Alkyd, Sanding Sealer, Clear: MPI #102.

4. Stain, Exterior, Water Based, Solid Hide: MPI #16.

5. Stain, Exterior, Solvent Based, Solid Hide: MPI #14.

6. Stain, Exterior, Solvent Based, Semitransparent: MPI #13.

C. Material Compatibility: Provide materials that are compatible with one another and with substrates.

1. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

D. Colors: To be determined based on product selected.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Remove hardware, lighting fixtures, and similar items that are not to be finished. Mask items that cannot be removed. Reinstall items in each area after finishing is complete.

C. Clean and prepare surfaces in an area before beginning finishing in that area. Schedule finishing so cleaning operations will not damage newly finished surfaces.

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3.2 APPLICATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Finish exposed surfaces, new and existing, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Apply stains and transparent finishes according to manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Apply stains and transparent finishes to produce surface films without color irregularity, cloudiness, holidays, lap marks, brush marks, runs, ropiness, or other imperfections. Use multiple coats to produce a smooth surface film of even luster.

3.3 EXTERIOR STAIN AND CLEAR FINISH APPLICATION SCHEDULE

A. Wood, nontraffic surfaces, including wood trim, architectural woodwork, wood siding, exposed joists, and exposed beams.

1. Solid Hide, Water-Based Stain: [Two coats] OR,

2. Solid Hide, Solvent-Based Stain: [Two coats] with appropriate PPE and used in well ventilated areas.

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B. Extra Materials: Deliver to Owner [1 gal. (3.8 L)] of each color and type of finish-coat paint used on Project, in containers, properly labeled and sealed.

E. Colors: As shown in schedule.

B. Extra Materials: Deliver to Owner 1 gal. (3.8 L) of each color and type of stain and transparent finish used on Project, in containers, properly labeled and sealed.

D. Colors: To be determined based on product selected.