FPAC National Furniture BPA SOW revision1.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation Business Center

1400 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20250 https://www.fpacbc.usda.gov

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USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) National Furniture Blanket Purchase Agreement Office Furniture & Related Services December 23, 2020

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) anticipates a reoccurring need for office furniture and related services nationwide over the next five (5) years.

(NOTE: Additional USDA agencies may be authorized to utilize this BPA). The estimated value of this BPA is anticipated to be 25 million dollars for the five-year period of performance. The period of performance for this BPA is one (1) base year and four (4) option years. The purpose of this project is to obtain private offices, workstations, conference furniture, tables, seating, filing and storage, demountable walls and other ancillary furniture items. Design, project management, and installation services are also included under this BPA.

The furniture specifications are listed below, indicated by furniture codes. These furniture specifications are further described in Section 8.0 – Furniture Specifications.

2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Re-manufactured furniture product and components are not within scope of this BPA.

B. This BPA is based on the Contractors current GSA schedule 71 contract number. In the event the current GSA schedule 71 contract reaches Evergreen expiration and a successor GSA schedule 71 contract is awarded, this BPA shall automatically transfer to the successor GSA schedule 71 contract to the extent the successor schedule contract includes the same scope, products and price as the expired FPAC, Contract.

C. The term approximate as referenced herein is defined as +/- 3”.

D. The term various as referenced herein is defined as at least 3 variations.

E. The hourly rates/percentage awarded for design, project management and installation shall not exceed the FPAC, Contract terms and shall serve as not to exceed rates/percentage for this BPA.

F. Some locations may require union or prevailing rates, which will be established at the Order level.

G. The estimated number of hours quoted for design, project management and installation will be evaluated at the order level.

3.0 BPA ADMINISTRATION

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A. BPA Review/Quality Assurance: Prior to exercising each one-year option period, the Government will perform a review of the established BPA consisting of the following actions:

1. The assigned Contracting Officer (CO) will perform a review of the BPA to determine the following:

a. The schedule contract, upon which the BPA established, is still in effect.

b. The estimated quantities/amounts of the BPA have not been exceeded.

c. The BPA still represents the best value to the Government as defined in FAR 2.101.

d. In order to determine best value, the government will:

1) Ensure orders placed under this BPA result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government’s needs.

2) Ensure the performance of the established BPA awardee has been satisfactory.

a) In order to determine satisfactory performance, the assigned FPAC CO will consider the results of each past performance evaluation questionnaire completed by the customer agency for each order placed under the BPA.

B. Post Award Reporting Requirements to CO : After award, the awardee, every reporting quarter, should email the following information to the Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer, and Contract Specialist:

1. A list of the completed orders closed out by ordering agencies with the awardee.

2. The awardee should identify the ordering agency, the location of the order, the date the order was closed out, and the total final dollar amount of the order.

4.0 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide all required products and services herein, in conjunction with the FPAC, Management Services Division (MSD) Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (CO), General Contractor (GC) and/or building owner.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate access to the project location in advance with the FPAC, MSD PM and shall comply with all client agency security regulations.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the conditions of the building, including but not limited to, site restrictions, parking, storage, hours of accessibility and any other conditions which may affect the cost of delivery, staging and installation.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all furniture products, installation and drawings meet federal, state and local jurisdictions. This includes but is not limited to:

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1. Codes, laws, and ordinances

2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

3. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility (ABA)

E. The FPAC, MSD PM and/or GC shall coordinate all electrical requirements and complete the hardwire connections to the building. Base feeds, top feeds, power poles or other electrical product from the manufacturer shall require delivery prior to the furniture installation.

F. The Contractor, furniture dealer(s), furniture installer(s) shall provide proof of insurance to the FPAC, MSD PM, Building Owner’s Representative, and GC no later than 72 hours prior to furniture deliveries.

G. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits, as required (i.e. parking, furniture installation).

H. The Contractor shall complete installation of furniture in accordance with Government approved manufacturer specific drawings and specifications. Any missing or damaged products must be replaced within 20 business days. Extensions may be granted, with CO approval, for items requiring a longer lead time.

5.0 STRUCTURAL

A. The Contractor shall adhere to the structural testing requirements listed below for all products. The following ANSI/BIFMA requirements shall be required:

1. Desks unit to conform to ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 - 2014 Desk Products.

2. Storage units shall comply with ANSI/ BIFMA X5.9 - 2012 Storage Units.

3. Workstations shall comply with ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 - 2016 Panel Systems.

4. General purpose furniture shall comply with ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 -2011 Office Chairs.

5. High-density movable filing systems are required to meet the requirements of purchase description 3FNE 90-504C.

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

A. In an effort to meet sustainability standards set forth in Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, dated March 19, 2015, the government has set a number of minimum sustainability standards.

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1. Low-mercury, high-efficiency lighting shall be used with the application.

2. The furniture system shall be designed to be cleaned with low environmental impact materials.

3. All furniture products proposed shall be independently third-party certified as compliant with the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard of a minimum Level 1 or higher, including one or more points under ANSI/ BIFMA e3 Section 7.6.

7.0 FURNITURE, FINISH AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FF&E)

A. Workstations:

1. All work surfaces, transaction counters, and adjustable height work surfaces shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer.

2. All panel systems shall include both monolithic and segmented types.

3. All panels shall be available in tack fabric, factory painted metal, white board and wood veneer.

4. All high-pressure laminate work surfaces, transaction counters, and adjustable height desks shall have PVC free edge banding with flat, radius or eased edge.

5. All adjoining work surfaces shall have a rectangular edge to minimize gaps.

6. All veneer work surfaces, transaction counters, and adjustable height work surfaces shall have matching edge.

7. All work surfaces support legs shall be available in factory painted metal, silver polished or brushed aluminum.

8. All panels, overhead storage, low open shelving, wardrobe towers, and pedestals shall be available in factory painted metal and high-pressure laminate.

9. Open Overhead shelving shall be available in factory painted metal.

10. All furniture components finish and hardware within the workstations shall match.

11. All privacy screens, privacy screen/modesty panels, keyboard trays, monitor arms, and power modules shall have the capability to be installed on work surfaces and adjustable height work surfaces.

B. Private Offices

1. Private office furniture shall be available in traditional and transitional styles.

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2. Traditional furniture shall be available in wood veneer over plywood or solid wood construction.

3. Transitional furniture shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer finishes.

4. All pedestal desks, returns, bridges, bookcases, overhead storage, wardrobe/tower, credenzas, and pedestals shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer.

5. Traditional style drawer sides shall be solid wood or plywood.

6. Pedestal box drawers shall include an option for pencil tray.

7. Pedestal file drawers shall accommodate hanging files.

8. All furniture components finish and hardware within the private offices shall match.

9. All modesty panels, keyboard trays, monitor arms, and power modules shall have the capability to be installed on work surfaces and adjustable height work surfaces.

C. Seating

1. Task seating and task stool should be available from the same seating line.

2. Lounge chair and lounge sofas shall be available from the same seating line.

D. Tables

1. All collaborative, café, occasional and training table bases shall be available in factory painted metal, silver polished or brushed aluminum.

2. All conference, occasional, collaborative, training, and café tabletops shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer finishes.

3. All conference table bases shall be available in high pressure laminate, wood veneer finishes, and silver polished or brushed aluminum.

4. All wood veneer finishes shall match with private office finishes.

E. Conference and Training Rooms

1. Lectern and A/V Credenza shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer finish.

2. All wood veneer finishes shall coordinate with private office finishes.

F. Storage

1. All lockable vertical and lateral files, storage cabinets, and shelving shall be heavy duty steel construction with factory painted metal.

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2. All storage cabinets shall be lockable heavy duty steel construction with factory painted metal or high-pressure laminate.

3. All common tops shall be available in high pressure laminate and wood veneer finishes.

G. Fabric and Locks

1. All furniture products shall be available in low to mid-grade fabric unless noted otherwise.

2. Upholstery fabric patterns shall align in the same direction when seat and back cushions are installed.

3. All furniture component locks within each workstation and private office shall be keyed alike. All files, credenzas, modular casework and storage cabinets outside of each workstation and private office shall be keyed separately unless specified on the furniture plan. Two (2) keys shall be provided for each lock.

4. Keying schedule shall be provided and shall include master keys to Contracting Officer’s representative and FPAC, MSD PM at time of acceptance. All locks shall include removable cores supporting the ability to remove or replace lock plugs as necessary in the field.

5. The integrated programmable locking system specified in Wardrobe Towers (WTW), Lockers (LK), and Weapon Storage (WST) below should also be available for other storage components within a workstation/private office.

8.0 FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS:

The Contractor’s solution shall include the characteristics outlined herein. Award will be made by product line and corresponding discount. All furniture products/components/dimensions within the awarded product lines are permitted to be quoted at the call level so long as they are determined to be similar within characteristics and function.

In order to meet future needs and/or expected changes, all furniture components and accessory/ancillary items can be interchanged to provide a blended solution. The following list will require typicals.

A. WORKSTATIONS

1. Panels (PNL):

a. Panels shall be available in various widths 24”W, 36”W, 42”W, and 48”W, and the following heights: 36”H-44”H, 46”H-54”H, and 62”H- 68” H.

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b. Panels shall have approximately 6”H – 12”H glass or acrylic stacker in both a frame and frameless option. Panel shall have both translucent and transparent finishes available.

c. Panels and all accessories that connect to panel shall have metal to metal connections.

d. Electric, data, and USB shall be provided in the raceway and beltway for all panels except end panels, behind towers and/or lateral files. Access to power, data and phone outlets shall be below the work surface.

e. Each workstation shall be capable of supporting four (4) circuits with each receptacle on a different circuit.

f. Base feeds shall be capable of supporting an 8 wire 4-2-2 configuration.

g. Receptacles shall be coded with circuit identification. The isolated circuit designator must be color coded or alpha-numerically coded differently than non-isolated circuit receptacles.

h. Circuits shall be rated 20 amps, UL Listed, and Type I.

i. Panels shall have the holding capability for all data cable types, i.e. CAT-5E, CAT-6 cables, and fiber optics with a minimum of (2) CAT-6 cables.

j. Panel electrical connections shall be provided with base feeds. Top feeds and power poles will be allowed per the customer’s request.

2. WORK SURFACE (WKS):

a. Work surfaces shall be available in rectangular and non-handed shapes.

b. Work surfaces shall be available in various lengths and depths of 24”D and 30”D and various widths 36”W, 42”W, 48”W and 72”W.

c. Work surfaces shall include a wire management option which includes a grommet with the ability for two or more three-prong plug to pass through the wire management opening.

3. TRANSACTION COUNTER (TC):

a. Single transaction counters shall be approximately 12”D-14”D and various widths 36”W, 42”W, 48”W and 72”W.

b. Single transaction counters shall be available in various widths.

4. ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK SURFACE (AHW):

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a. Adjustable height work surface shall be freestanding and include electrical adjustment.

b. Adjustable height work surface shall be available in 24” and 30” depth and various widths.

c. Adjustable height work surface shall be available in a rectangular, tapered/angled and L-shaped configuration.

d. Adjustable work surface shall align with all stationary work surfaces when adjusted in a lower height position and be able to adjust below standard work surface height.

e. Adjustable height work surface shall have a standing height of approximately 42” to 52”.

f. Adjustable height work surface shall include a concealed wire management option with access to the power module above the work surface.

g. Adjustable height work surface shall be available with optional CPU holder.

5. PRIVACY SCREEN (PS):

a. Privacy screens shall be available in various widths.

b. Privacy screens shall be mounted to edge of work surface and shall not exceed 19”H.

c. Privacy screens shall be available in translucent finish on glass or acrylic and tackable fabric.

6. PRIVACY SCREEN/MODESTY PANEL (PSM):

a. Privacy screen/modesty panel shall be available in various widths.

b. Privacy screen/modesty panel shall be mounted to the edge of work surface and shall not exceed 19” H. Modesty panel shall be a minimum of 12” below the work surface.

c. Privacy screen/modesty panel shall be available in translucent finish on glass or acrylic and tackable fabric.

7. MOBILE BOX/FILE PEDESTAL (MBF):

a. Pedestal shall have casters and cushion top available as an option.

b. Pedestal shall include internal pencil tray.

c. Pedestal should include method for hanging files.

d. Pedestal shall fit under standard height work surface.

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8. STATIONERY BOX/FILE (BF), BOX/BOX/FILE (BBF) and FILE/FILE PEDESTAL (FF):

a. Box/file and box/box/file pedestal shall include internal pencil tray.

b. Pedestals shall include method for hanging files.

c. Pedestal shall be freestanding and fit under standard height work surface.

d. Box/file shall have optional cushion top.

9. LOW OPEN SHELVING (LOS)

a. Low open shelving shall align with the height of stationary box/file pedestal.

b. Low open shelving should have an adjustable height shelf as an option.

c. Low open shelving shall be available in various widths.

10. OVERHEAD STORAGE (OHW):

a. Overheads shall be available with a sliding door and vertical hinged door with hydraulic lift assist closer available.

b. Overheads shall be available in various widths.

c. Overheads shall be available as panel mounted, wall mounted, stanchion mounted or other work surface mounted structural support.

11. OPEN OVERHEAD SHELVING (OHS):

a. Open overhead shelving shall be available in various widths.

b. Open overhead shelving shall be available as panel mounted, stanchion mounted or other work surface mounted structural support.

12. WARDROBE TOWER (WTW):

a. Wardrobe Tower shall align with the workstation panels and be available in widths of 18” or less and 24” or greater.

b. Wardrobe Tower shall include hanging coat storage with rod or hook.

c. Wardrobe Tower (24”W only) shall include a box/box/file drawer combination and bookshelves.

d. Wardrobe Tower shall have the option for integrated programmable locking system and key.

1) The locking system shall include vertical or horizontal surface mounted applications on the front of the storage unit.

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2) The locking system shall be digital, include single-point latching and able to be automatically reprogrammed with a push button keypad.

3) The locking system shall include an external accessibility/bypass keys for management access to the unit to reset user code or for access for batter failure.

4) The locking system shall visually indicate the storage unit is in use and a device for audible feedback.

5) The locking system shall be programmable during normal business hours and include a setting to automatically unlock after business hours.

6) The locking system shall be ADA compliant.

7) The locking system shall include a low battery indicator and an extended battery life.

B. PRIVATE OFFICE

1. PEDESTAL DESK (DSK):

a. Desk shall be available in various widths.

b. Traditional Desk shall have a center drawer.

c. Desk shall have pedestals available in both single and double as well as various drawer configurations.

d. Desk shall have a full height modesty panel.

e. Desk shall have the option for grommets.

2. RETURN (RET):

a. Return shall have a single pedestal with box/box/file or file/file drawer configurations.

b. Return shall allow for power from wall outlets.

c. Return shall have an option for grommets.

3. BRIDGE (BRD)

a. Bridge shall allow for power from wall outlets.

b. Bridge shall have an option for grommets.

4. STORAGE CREDENZA (CDZ):

a. Storage credenza shall be available in various widths.

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b. Storage credenza shall be a closed storage unit.

c. Storage credenza shall be available in various configurations, including open shelves, drawers, and cabinet style doors.

5. TRANSITIONAL WORK SURFACES WITH COLUMN BASE (WKC):

a. Transitional Work surfaces shall include a wire management option which includes the ability for two or more three-prong plug to pass through the wire management opening.

b. Transitional Work surfaces shall be available in D-shaped.

c. Transitional Work surfaces shall be non-handed.

d. Transitional Work surfaces shall allow for power from wall outlets.

e. Transitional Work surfaces shall be available in various widths and depths.

6. TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORK SURFACE (AHP):

a. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall be freestanding and include electrical adjustment.

b. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall be available in 24” and 30” depth and various widths.

c. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall be available in a rectangular or, tapered/angled or L-shaped configuration.

d. Transitional Adjustable work surface shall align with all stationary work surfaces when adjusted in a lower height position and be able to adjust below standard work surface height.

e. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall have a standing height of approximately 42” to 52”.

f. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall include a concealed wire management option with access to the power module above the work surface.

g. Transitional Adjustable height work surface shall be available with optional CPU holder.

7. MODESTY PANEL (MP):

a. Modesty panel shall be available in various widths.

b. Modesty panel shall be mounted underneath the work surface or adjustable height work surface and shall be a minimum of 12” below the work surface.

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c. Modesty panel shall be available in finish of work surface.

8. LATERAL FILES (LFP):

a. Transitional Lateral file shall be available in 2H, 3H, and 4H configurations.

b. Traditional Lateral file shall be available in 2H and 4H configurations.

c. Lateral files taller than 2H shall have counterbalance or anti-tilt system.

d. Lateral files shall have interlocking mechanism.

e. Lateral files shall be finished on all sides.

9. OVERHEAD STORAGE (OHP):

a. Overhead storage shall have hinged doors with concealed hinges.

b. Overhead storage shall be available in various widths.

c. Overhead storage shall be available in wall mounted and work surface supported options.

d. Overhead storage shall have a variety of door inserts such as translucent or transparent finish on glass or acrylic, and no door.

e. Overhead storage shall have a tackable surface between the bottom of the unit and the top of the work surface.

10. TRANSITIONAL WARDROBE TOWER (WTP):

a. Transitional Wardrobe tower shall be available in widths of 18” or less and 24”.

b. Transitional Wardrobe tower shall include hanging coat storage with coat rod or hook.

c. Transitional Wardrobe tower (24”W only) shall include a drawer combination and bookshelves.

d. Transitional Wardrobe tower shall be lockable and keyed alike within the office.

11. BOOKCASE (BKC):

a. Transitional Bookcases shall be available in 3H, 4H, and 5H configurations.

b. Traditional Bookcases shall be available in 4H, and 5H configurations.

c. Bookcase shall have adjustable shelves.

d. Bookcase shall be available with hinged doors as an option.

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e. Bookcase doors shall have a variety of door inserts such as laminate, wood veneer, and framed transparent finish on glass or acrylic.

C. ACCESSORIES:

1. TASK LIGHTING:

a. Task lighting shall include energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) light source.

b. Task lighting shall include wire management.

c. Task lighting shall have plug-in capability.

1) UNDER MOUNT TASK LIGHTING (TL-1):

a) Under mount task lighting shall be available in various widths .

2) FREESTANDING TASK LIGHTING (TL-2):

a) Freestanding task light shall be horizontally and vertically adjustable, with a maximum 8” diameter base.

b) Freestanding task light shall have a manual on/off and switch.

3) TOOL RAIL MOUNTED TASK LIGHTING (TL-3):

a) Tool rail mounted task lighting shall coordinate with the additional tool rail accessories.

b) Tool rail mounted task light shall be horizontally and vertically adjustable.

c) Tool rail mounted task light shall have a manual on/off and switch.

2. KEYBOARD TRAY (KT):

a. Keyboard tray shall be ergonomic and adjustable with spring-assist lift arm, dual swivel plates, variable height adjustment with a minimum of 7” and integral wrist rest.

b. Keyboard tray shall have a swivel mouse pad platform that is interchangeable for left or right hand users.

c. Keyboard tray shall have the ability to move in a positive and/or negative adjustable position.

d. Keyboard tray shall have a minimum tilt range of 15 degrees and shall easily slide under the work surface.

3. MONITOR ARM (MA-1, MA-2):

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a. Monitor arm shall have the capability to support both a single monitor (minimum of 20 lbs.) and a dual monitor (minimum of 35 lbs.).

b. Monitor arms shall be adjustable without the use of tools.

c. Monitor arms shall be adjustable both vertically and horizontally and have forward and backward tilt.

d. Monitor arm shall portrait and landscape positioning.

e. Monitor arm shall have integrated cable management.

f. Monitor arm shall be available in clamp mount and grommet mount.

4. TOOL RAIL (TR):

a. Tool rail shall be available in panel and surface mount applications.

b. Tool rail shall be available in various dimensions.

c. Tool rail should include: pencil cup, letter and legal paper tray, diagonal sorter and shelf.

5. COAT HOOK (CH):

a. Coat hook shall be plastic or metal and may be mounted to the top of the workstation panels.

6. POWER MODULE (PMO):

a. Power module shall have power, data, and USB outlets in various configurations

b. Power Module shall attach to the edge of the work surface.

D. SEATING

1. TASK CHAIR (TCH-1):

a. Task seating shall have a 5-star base and include hard and soft casters.

b. Task seating shall have a seat width with a minimum of 19”.

c. Task seating shall have an upholstered or mesh seat and include the following back options:

1) Upholstered and Mesh (perforated) – mid-back

2) Upholstered and Mesh (perforated) – high back

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d. Task seating shall be fully ergonomic and include: pneumatic height adjustments, adjustable seat pan, adjustable lumbar support, tension control adjustment with a tilt lock, and arm height, width and pivot adjustment.

e. Task seating should include a headrest as an option.

2. TASK STOOL (TCH-2):

a. Task stool shall have a 5-star base and include hard and soft casters.

b. Task stool shall have a seat width with a minimum of 19”.

c. Task stool shall have an upholstered or mesh seat and include the following back options:

1) Upholstered and Mesh (perforated) – mid-back

d. Task stool shall be fully ergonomic and include: pneumatic height adjustments, adjustable seat pan, adjustable lumbar support, tension control adjustment with a tilt lock, and arm height, width and pivot adjustment.

e. Task stool shall have a foot ring.

3. EXECUTIVE TASK CHAIR – WITH HEADREST (TCH-3):

a. Task seating shall include a 5-star base and include hard and soft casters.

b. Task seating shall include headrest.

c. Task seating shall have an upholstered or mesh seat and include the following back options:

1) Upholstered or Mesh (perforated) – high-back

2) Leather – high back with integrated headrest

d. Task seating shall be fully ergonomic and include: pneumatic height adjustments, adjustable seat pan, adjustable lumbar support, tension control adjustment with a tilt lock, and arm height, width and pivot adjustment.

4. GUEST CHAIR (GCH-1):

a. Guest chair shall have polished/brushed metal frame with open style arms.

b. Guest chair shall include four (4) legs.

c. Guest chair shall have upholstered back and seat.

d. Guest chair shall include glides and casters available as options.

5. GUEST CHAIR WITH WOOD FRAME (GCH-2):

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a. Guest chair shall have a wood frame construction with open style arms.

b. Guest chair shall have upholstered back and seat.

c. Guest chair shall coordinate with wood finishes of private office.

6. GUEST CHAIR WITH SLED BASE(GCH-3):

a. Guest chair shall have polished or brushed metal frame with a sled base.

b. Guest chair shall have an upholstered seat with the option for an upholstered or mesh back.

7. TRAINING SEATING (TRS):

a. Training seating shall have an upholstered seat and include the following flexible back options: 1) Upholstered

2) Plastic

b. Training seating shall include the following:

1) Arms with and without casters

2) Armless with and without casters

c. Training seating shall include hard and soft casters.

d. Training seating shall include factory painted, polished or brushed aluminum frame.

e. Training seating shall be nesting.

8. LOUNGE CHAIR (LG-1):

a. Lounge chair shall include an approximate overall width of 30”-36” and depth of 28”-34”.

b. Lounge chair shall include a fully upholstered seat and back.

c. Lounge chair shall be a transitional style.

d. Lounge chair shall have exposed legs with wood or metal legs/base.

9. TWO SEAT LOUNGE SOFA (LG-2):

a. Lounge sofa shall include an approximate overall width of 54”-60” and depth of 28”34”.

b. Lounge sofa shall include a fully upholstered seat and back.

c. Lounge sofa shall be a transitional style.

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d. Lounge sofa shall have exposed legs with wood or metal legs/base.

10. THREE SEAT LOUNGE SOFA (LG-3):

a. Lounge sofa shall include an approximate overall width of 72”-84” and depth of 28”34”.

b. Lounge sofa shall include a fully upholstered seat and back.

c. Lounge sofa shall be a transitional style.

d. Lounge sofa shall have exposed legs with wood or metal legs/base.

11. HIGH BACK PRIVACY LOUNGE CHAIR (HPC):

a. Lounge chair shall include an approximate overall width of 45”-54”, depth of 28”34” and height of 45”-54”.

b. Lounge chair shall include a fully upholstered seat and back.

c. Lounge chair shall have exposed legs with wood or metal legs/base.

12. CAFÉ CHAIR – STANDARD HEIGHT (CC-1):

a. Café chair shall have molded polypropylene seat and back.

b. Café chair shall have a seat height of 18”-20”H.

c. Café chair shall include arms and armless options.

d. Café chair legs shall include factory painted, polished or brushed aluminum finish.

e. Café chair shall include shall include glides.

f. Café chair shall have an option for a seat cushion.

g. Café chair storage cart or dolly shall be available.

13. CAFÉ CHAIR – COUNTER HEIGHT (CC-2):

a. Café chair shall have molded polypropylene seat and back.

b. Café chair shall have a seat height of 24”-27”H.

c. Café chair shall include arms and armless options.

d. Café chair shall include four legs with foot rest.

e. Café chair legs shall include factory painted, polished or brushed aluminum finish.

f. Café chair shall include shall include glides.

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g. Café chair shall have an option for a seat cushion.

14. CAFÉ CHAIR – BAR HEIGHT (CC-3):

a. Café chair shall have molded polypropylene seat and back.

b. Café chair shall have a seat height of 28”-33”H.

c. Café chair shall include arms and armless options.

d. Café chair shall include four legs with foot rest.

e. Café chair legs shall include factory painted, polished or brushed aluminum finish.

f. Café chair shall include shall include glides available as options.

g. Café chair shall have an option for a seat cushion.

15. OTTOMAN (OTT):

a. Ottoman shall be approximately 24”-30”W x 24”-30”D x 16”-20”H.

b. Ottoman finishes and style should match lounge chair and lounge sofas.

c. Ottoman chair shall be fully upholstered.

d. Ottoman shall have exposed legs with wood or metal legs/base.

E. TABLES

1. CONFERENCE TABLE (CNT):

a. Conference tables shall be available in oval, boat and rectangular shaped.

b. Conference tables shall be available in various dimensions.

c. Conference table shall have column, drum and panel bases available as an option

d. Conference table bases shall have integrated and concealed vertical and horizontal wire management.

e. Conference table shall have recessed power module to accommodate power/data outlets, USB port, and HDMI cable.

2. OCCASIONAL TABLES – COFFEE TABLE (OCT-1) AND END TABLE (OCT-2):

a. Coffee table shall be available in round and rectangular or square.

b. End table shall be available in square or rectangular.

c. End table tables shall include wood and metal bases.

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d. Coffee table shall be available in a wood base.

3. STANDARD HEIGHT COLLABORATIVE TABLE (CLT-1):

a. Standard height collaborative table shall have recessed power module to accommodate power/data outlets, USB port, and HDMI cable.

b. Standard height collaborative table shall be available in various dimensions and rectangular and round shape.

c. Standard height collaborative table shall be available at a height of 28”-30”H.

d. Standard height collaborative table base shall be single column and available with a disc or x-base.

4. BAR HEIGHT COLLABORATIVE TABLE (CLT-2):

a. Bar height collaborative table shall have recessed power module to accommodate power/data outlets, USB port, and HDMI cable.

b. Bar height collaborative table shall be available in various dimensions and square or rectangular shapes and round shape.

c. Bar height collaborative table shall be available at a height of 41”-43”H.

d. Bar height collaborative table base shall be single column and available with a disc or x-base.

5. TRAINING TABLE (TRT):

a. Tables shall be available in various widths.

b. Training tables shall flip/nest and include T-legs or L-legs with locking casters.

c. Ganging devices shall be available to allow tables to be connected together easily without the use of tools. Tables must be able to attach in a side-by-side and front-to back configuration options.

d. Training table shall include a modesty panels as an option.

e. Training table shall include power modules, including power and USB ports, at surface level and wire management as an option.

f. Training table power shall be non-sequential and allow for daisy chaining.

6. CAFÉ TABLE – STANDARD HEIGHT (CFT-1)

a. Café table shall be available in various tabletop dimensions.

b. Café table shall be available in round and square tabletop.

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c. Café table shall be available at standard height of 28”-30”H.

d. Café table shall include adjustable leveling glides.

7. CAFE TABLE – COUNTER HEIGHT (CFT-2):

a. Café table shall be available in various tabletop dimensions.

b. Café table shall be available in round and square tabletop.

c. Café table shall be available at counter height of 35”-39”H.

d. Café table shall include adjustable leveling glides.

8. CAFE TABLE – BAR HEIGHT (CFT-3):

a. Café table shall be available in various tabletop dimensions.

b. Café table shall be available in round and square tabletop.

c. Café table shall be available at bar height of 41”-43”H.

d. Café table shall include adjustable leveling glides.

9. LAPTOP TABLE (LTT):

a. Laptop table shall be approximately 18”-24”W x 12”-18”D.

b. Laptop table shall be height adjustable and should have a range of approximately 24”-28”H.

c. Laptop tabletop shall have an angle adjustment from 0 to 20 degrees

d. Laptop table shall have a polished or brushed metal column.

e. Laptop tabletop shall be available in polypropylene (plastic), laminate finish, or veneer finish.

F. CONFERENCE AND TRAINING ROOMS

1. LECTERN (LC):

a. Lectern shall include a locking storage area for A/V equipment.

b. Lectern shall have four (4) casters with a minimum of two (2) locking casters.

c. Lectern shall have a reading shelf.

2. A/V CREDENZA (AVC):

a. A/V Credenza shall be available in various dimensions.

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b. A/V Credenza shall include locking doors and adjustable shelves with no intermediate vertical framing member at double doors.

c. A/V Credenza shall accommodate a 19-inch rack inside the credenza.

d. A/V Credenza shall include venting with front and rear access.

G. STORAGE

1. LATERAL FILE (LF)

a. Lateral files shall be available in various widths.

b. Lateral files shall be available in 2H, 3H, 4H and 5H configurations.

c. Lateral files taller than 2H shall have counterbalance or anti-tilt system.

d. Lateral files shall have interlocking mechanism.

2. BOOKCASE (BKS):

a. Bookcases shall be available in metal finish.

b. Bookcases shall be available in 3H, 4H, and 5H configurations.

c. Bookcase shall have adjustable shelves.

3. STORAGE CABINET (STR):

a. Storage cabinet shall be available in the following approximate dimensions:

1) Widths: 30”-42”

2) Heights: 48”-72”

3) Depths: 18”-24”

b. Storage cabinet shall have locking full height doors.

c. Storage cabinet shall include adjustable shelves.

4. INDUSTRIAL OPEN SHELVING (IND):

a. Industrial shelving shall be available in the following approximate dimensions:

1) Widths: 30”-42”

2) Heights: 48”-72”

3) Depths: 18”-24”

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b. Industrial Shelving post shall be punched and clipped approximately 1" on center.

c. Industrial shelving unit shall include a fixed top and bottom metal shelf.

d. Industrial shelving shall be secured to the wall studs and/or floor to prevent injury from tipping and capable of adding units to a run.

5. LOCKER UNIT (LK)

a. Individual locker dimensions shall be approximately 15”-21”W x 15”-21”D x 15”-21” H.

b. Lockers shall have the ability to be ganged or banked together.

c. Lockers shall have hinged locking doors, with the option for integrated programmable locking system and key.

1) The locking system shall include vertical or horizontal surface mounted applications on the front of the storage unit.

2) The locking system shall be digital, include single-point latching and able to be automatically reprogrammed with a push button keypad.

3) The locking system shall include an external accessibility/bypass keys for management access to the unit to reset user code or for access for batter failure.

4) The locking system shall visually indicate the storage unit is in use and a device for audible feedback.

5) The locking system shall be programmable during normal business hours and include a setting to automatically unlock after business hours.

6) The locking system shall be ADA compliant.

7) The locking system shall include a low battery indicator and an extended battery life.

d. Lockers shall include adjustable shelves and shall include leveling glides.

e. Lockers shall be available in factory painted metal finish.

6. COMMON TOP – SIDE BY SIDE CONFIGURATION (CTS-1) AND BACK TO BACK

CONFIGURATION (CTS-2)

a. Common top – side by side configuration shall be the depth of (1) lateral file and available in various widths from 30” to 90”.

b. Common top – back to back configuration shall be the depth of (2) lateral files and available in various widths from 30” to 90”.

7. HIGH DENSITY FILING (HDF)

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a. The design of the high-density filing system shall permit access to any single aisle by manually or electrically moving units until the desired aisle is opened.

b. High density filing systems shall be available as a manually or electrically operated system. Electrically operated systems shall incorporate safety features to prevent filing units from being moved accidentally (i.e., motion sensors or infrared light beam floor sweeps).

c. For tipping prevention of unit, seismic/anti-tilt measures shall be in place when constructing track.

d. High density filing unit shall accommodate both letter and legal-size file applications.

e. High density filing unit shall be capable of accepting additional adders to the right and to the left.

f. All metal surfaces shall be factory painted with a variety of manufacturer standard color options.

g. The high-density filing system, defined as including carriages, shelving, deck and tracking assemblies, shall have the ability to reconfigure and relocate the entire system in the future, utilizing existing components.

h. High density mobile carriages and shelving shall be capable of withstanding the effects of earthquake motions as determined according to IBC 2006 and local building codes.

i. Carriage system: 1) The carriage system shall consist of a formed structural steel frame with machined and balanced double-flanged wheels riding on steel rails.

2) Steel rails shall be available as recessed or surface mounted per site condition.

3) Each carriage shall have a safety locking system with indicator.

4) The carriages shall be welded or mechanically fastened by other means and able to support approximately 1,000 lbs per carriage foot.

5) The Contractor shall maintain the required 18" clearance between the top of carriage unit and ceiling sprinkler deflectors.

j. Drive system:

1) The system shall be designed with a positive type mechanically-assisted drive which minimizes end play, ensures there is no play in the drive handle, and that carriages will stop without drifting.

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2) System shall include a chain sprocket drive system for each movable carriage to ensure that carriages move uniformly along the total length of travel, even with unbalanced loads.

3) All bearings used in the drive mechanism shall be permanently shielded and lubricated.

k. Shelving: 1) Shelving shall be adjustable and fastened to carriages with vibration-proof fasteners.

2) Shelving shall have a clean appearance without holes on exposed surfaces. Back stops and center stops shall be slotted or punched for dividers and center stops.

3) The shelf shall be slotted on a minimum of 1” centers to accept file divider and two (2) dividers per shelf shall be provided.

4) Front and back flanges of shelf shall be flush with outside face of post. 5) All shelving against walls shall include a full-height back panel. 6) All shelving units shall include required piece parts e.g. shelf supports, reinforcements, center stops, etc.

l. End panels:

1) End panels that are exposed shall be finished in high pressure laminate.

H. DISPLAY/ COMMUNICATION BOARDS

1. TACK BOARD (TCK):

a. Tack board shall be in available in wood frame or metal frame.

b. Tack board shall be available in tackable material.

c. Tack board shall include a marker tray.

d. Tack board shall be available in the following approximate dimensions: 4'W x 4'H and 6'W x 4'H

2. MARKER BOARD (MB)/MOBILE MARKER BOARD(MMB):

a. Marker board shall include various dimensions and be wall mounted or mobile.

b. Marker board shall include a marker tray.

c. Marker board shall include locking casters as an option.

d. Mobile marker board shall include a white marker board material on both sides.

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I. DEMOUNTABLE WALLS (DW):

1. GENERAL

a. Demountable unitized-panel partitions shall be pre-engineered by the manufacturer and shall be fully demountable and have the ability to be relocated.

b. The partition assembly system shall allow for removal and reinstallation of panels from the right or left side of a partition at any point of a panel without disturbing adjacent panels.

c. Movable partitions shall be acoustical panels that are mounted on horizontal and/or vertical frames.

d. Panel partitions shall be available in solid face and door panels.

e. Panel partitions shall allow installation over a finished floor, tile or carpet, without damaging the surface.

f. The panel system shall allow two, three, and four-way connections with all fasteners being concealed.

g. Panel partitions shall have a non-permanent and non-destructive attachment to the ceiling and floors and shall adjust to accommodate floor and ceiling irregularities.

h. The interface between panels, the ceiling and the building walls shall be provided with sound and light seals.

i. All wall systems shall be from one manufacturer and shall be capable of withstanding normal impact loads including loss or glass breakage attributable to defective manufacture, fabrication, installation or other defects.

j. Partition assemblies must withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined in conformance with the seismic design provisions of ASCE/SEI publication ASCE/SEI 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures”.

2. FRAMES / PARTITIONS / DOORS

a. Demountable partition system shall have a maximum thickness of 4”.

b. Demountable partition system shall have a maximum base height of 4” that is either flush or recessed. Surface-applied is not acceptable.

c. Demountable partition system horizontal and vertical joints should form reveals.

d. Demountable partition system shall be non-progressive and modular. Stick-built systems are not acceptable.

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e. Demountable partition system solid walls/segments shall be available in various surfaces.

f. Demountable partition system shall include:

1) Frame shall be metal and offered in a clear anodized or factory painted

2) Frameless

g. Frames shall accommodate standard ceiling heights from approximately 96” to 120” with 6” increments.

h. Demountable partition system shall have sound barrier mechanism such as memory foam, neoprene or rubber gaskets installed to fill voids at intersections between top of demountable wall and ceiling grid wherever necessary to achieve STC requirements.

i. Demountable partition system shall have a ceiling trim installed from the top of the wall extending to the ceiling wall with a rigid trim connection from the partition frame extending to the base building. This should be combined with wall trim as required.

j. Demountable partition system shall offer doors with the following options:

1) Wood doors with butt hinges

2) Glass doors with pivot hinges

3) Glass sliding doors

k. Frame width for a Single Door shall be approximately 38”- 44”.

l. Frame width for a Double Door shall be approximately 74-1/8” – 86-1⁄8”.

m. Door frame shall be composed of metal extrusions.

n. All door frames, strike plates, and metal stops shall include clear anodized metal or factory painted metal.

o. All door units shall be available in either clear-story (standard height door with glass above) or a full height door (no clear-story).

p. Demountable partition system shall have lockset hardware and should be ADA compliant.

q. Standard door thickness shall be approximately 2”.

r. Glass door components shall be offered in the following:

1) Standard Tempered Glass ¼”

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s. Hardware shall be offered in the following options:

1) Lever Patch for Cylindrical Hardware

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. When tested in accordance with ASTM E90 and ASTM E413, demountable walls shall the following acoustic performance ratings:

1) Solid panels minimum STC 39

2) Glass panel minimum STC 35

b. Panels shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E84 and shall have:

1) Flame Spread Index 25 or less

2) Smoke Developed Index 450 or less

c. Demountable partition system shall be capable to withstand the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits under conditions indicated:

1) Load-Bearing Capacity: Not less than 300lbs (136kg) concentrated proof load when tested according to BIFMA x5.6.

2) Transverse-Load Capacity: Lateral deflection of not more than 1/120 of the overall span when tested under a uniformly distributed load of 5 lb/sq ft (24.4kg/sq m) according to ASTM E72.

4. ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS

a. Electrical power systems with UL-listed components shall be offered. Ports for telephone and communications cables shall be provided. Receptacle, switch, and telecommunication plates shall be available.

b. The wall panels shall have wire ways to provide for the distribution of electrical and communication wiring allowing for the hard-wiring of electrical components.

c. Assembled panels shall be UL Classified to comply with NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2012 Edition.

d. Modular System Components shall be UL Listed to comply with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and Article 604 – Manufactured Wiring Systems.

e. Electrical outlet boxes shall be surrounded by batt insulation and shall be placed staggered to maximize acoustical performance of partitions.

9.0 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

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A. The Contractor shall provide a 24 to 48-hour notice to the FPAC, MSD PM for building access in order to conduct a field survey/measurements of the installation space.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the following design services:

1. Meetings with the FPAC, MSD PM to develop furniture installation drawings, material and finishes post award.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate with the FPAC, MSD PM, FPAC, CO, and / or architect/engineer of record to convert the design layout drawings into furniture installation drawings.

3. All furniture installation and electrical drawings shall be submitted as hardcopy 1/8” scale as well as AutoCAD drawing formats.

4. The Contractor shall identify all pre-approved existing furniture in the furniture installation drawings.

5. Electrical drawings shall be provided to the FPAC, MSD PM identifying all circuit locations.

6. At the order level the contractor shall provide plan and isometric (3D) views to the FPAC, MSD PM in PDF and either CAD/Revit of the typical drawings.

C. The final furniture installation drawings shall be submitted to the FPAC, MSD PM for review and approval.

D. The final furniture installation drawings shall be submitted to the FPAC, MSD PM and the FPAC CO with the Bill of Materials (BOM).

1. At the order level, the BOM shall include part numbers, description, product line, dimensions, quantity, unit price and discount percentage of each component required.

2. The BOM shall be approved by FPAC, MSD PM and FPAC CO prior to ordering furniture.

10.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. GENERAL:

1. The Contractor shall assign a single point of contact (POC) that is responsible for all Project Management services which includes but not limited to managing the relationship between the FPAC, MSD PM, CO, the design firm, GC, furniture manufacturers, furniture dealers, furniture installers, corporate representatives, service providers and all applicable individuals involved on the project.

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2. The Contractor must attend and direct the necessary progress meetings, as well as write and distribute notes as required.