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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

EXTERIOR PAINTING OF MISC BUILDING IN ASHEVILLE NC

STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1-1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work of this contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to clean, patch, repair, prime, and paint up to four buildings, repainting doors, trim, trim, siding, masonry, and metal components, breezeways, beams, and other exterior features of project buildings.

Work is to be performed on the Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI) facilities including the BLRI Headquarters, Asheville Visitor Center, Communication/Dispatch Center, Engineering & Technical Services Offices, and

Headquarters Storage Shed. The facilities are located 199 and 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC, 28803

Base Bid

1. BLRI Headquarter: Exterior work includes cleaning and surface preparation of the building’s exterior wood or metal surfaces (approximately 13,648 SF) and applying primer and exterior water based solid color stain. All exterior wood or painted metal trim such as columns, window and door, door trim, beams, rafters, rafter tails, soffit, fascia, exposed roof decking and wood gutters are to be cleaned and prepared and coated with the same solid stain or selected colors. This work includes the breezeway canopy and columns.

Contractor shall caulk around all exterior window and door frames with the specified caulk prior to refinishing operations. Prepare the surface of designated exterior metal work such as columns, doors, door trim, louvers, beam brackets and stair rails and paint with the specified paint. Some of the exterior repainting work at this building will require scaffolding, extension ladders or mechanical lifts since it is a 2 story or taller building. Painting can be accomplished via spraying and/or brushing or a combination of both. Contractor to repair any damaged or rotten wood and restoring the damaged areas back to new condition.

Options

1. Ashville Visitor Center: Exterior work includes cleaning and surface preparation of the building’s exterior wood, metal or masonry exterior surfaces (approximately 3,900 SF) and applying primer and exterior water based solid color stain. Exterior roof beams, extending from the inside of the facility to the exterior, all exterior wood to be cleaned, prepped and stained. All exterior wood or metal painted trim such as columns, windows, doors, and door trim, beams, rafters, rafter tails, soffit, fascia, exposed roof decking and wood gutters are to be cleaned and prepared and coated with the same solid stain in selected colors. This work includes the exterior metal or wood breezeway canopy and columns. Contractor shall caulk around all exterior window and door frames with the specified caulk prior to refinishing operations. Prepare the surface of designated exterior metal work such as columns, doors, door trim, louvers, beam brackets and stair rails and paint with the specified paint. Contractor to repair any damaged or rotten wood and restoring the damaged areas back to new condition.

2. Communication/Dispatch Center: Exterior work includes cleaning and surface preparation of the building’s exterior wood siding and metal doors, (approximately 1,588 SF) and applying primer and exterior water based solid color stain. All exterior wood trim and such as columns window and door trim, beams, rafters, rafter tails, soffit, fascia, exposed roof decking and wood gutters are to be cleaned and prepared and coated with a the same solid stain in selected colors. This work includes the breezeway canopy and columns. Contractor shall caulk around all exterior window and door frames with the specified caulk prior to refinishing operations. Prepare the surface of designated exterior metal work such as columns, doors, door trim, louvers, beam brackets and paint with the specified paint. Contractor to repair any damaged or rotten wood and restoring the damaged areas back to new condition.

3. Engineering & Technical Service Offices: Exterior work includes cleaning and surface preparation of the building’s exterior wood siding (approximately 2,250 SF) and applying primer and exterior water based solid color stain. All exterior wood trim such as columns, window and door trim, beams, rafters, rafter tails, soffit, fascia, exposed roof decking and wood gutters are to be cleaned and prepared and coated with the same solid stain in selected colors. Contractor shall caulk around all exterior window and door frames with the specified caulk prior to refinishing operations. Prepare the surface of designated exterior metal work such as columns, doors, door trim, louvers, beam brackets and stair rails and paint with the specified paint.

Some of the exterior repainting work at this building will require scaffolding, extension ladders or mechanical lifts since it is a single-story, walk-in basement structure so extended heights are present.

Painting can be accomplished via spraying and/or brushing or a combination of both. Contractor to repair any damaged or rotten wood and restoring the damaged areas back to new condition.

4. Headquarters Shed: Exterior work includes cleaning and surface preparation of the building’s exterior wood siding (approximately 480 SF) and applying primer and exterior water based solid color stain. All exterior wood trim such as columns, window and door trim, beams, rafters, rafter tails, soffit, fascia, exposed roof decking and wood gutters are to be cleaned and prepared and coated with the same solid stain in selected colors. Contractor shall caulk around all exterior door frames with the specified caulk prior to refinishing operations. Prepare the surface of designated exterior metal work such as columns, doors, door trim, louvers, beam brackets and stair rails and paint with the specified paint. Contractor to repair any damaged or rotten wood and restoring the damaged areas back to new condition.

1-2 LOCATION AND ACCESS

A. Job Site: The Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarter Complex, 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC

28803.

B. Staging: Staging and parking for vehicles, equipment and materials shall be confined to designated areas of the parking lots at each of the building sites and coordinated prior any staging with the Contracting

Officer.

C. Access: Charlotte Highway (74A) or Tunnel Road (70)

D. Work Schedule Restrictions:

The BLRI Headquarter Complex is operational year-round, hours of operation are 0700 - 1600, and work will need to be accomplished during this time. No work to be scheduled for Saturday’s, Sunday’s or

Holidays without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

1-3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Governing Standards: All materials, methods of installation and workmanship associated with this contract work shall conform to the product manufacturer’s recommendations, standard accepted good trade practices and Guide Specifications of the Master Painter’s Institute (MPI) Maintenance/Repainting

Manual. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for the proper performance of the work of this contract.

Meet the standards of the current editions of the following codes, standards and regulations:

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): Applicable standards mentioned in the specifications or instructions.

OSHA Safety Regulations

1-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

A. All necessary supervision, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, materials, and incidentals required to perform the work of the contract in a safe and professional manner. Contractor to provide their staff with a portable toilet.

1-5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Contractor shall provide manufacturer’s product information sheets, including application instructions on each primer, paint, and stain used. Information sheets shall demonstrate how each product meets the specifications of this contract, including environmental compliance criteria. All applicable installation instructions shall become a part of these specifications. Standard cut sheets on materials shall be provided.

B. Safety Data Sheets: Provide manufacturer’s Safety Data sheets (SDS) for all of the products used in the work of this contract. These SDS sheets must contain health and safety information on the product and will serve as guidelines for safe handling and storage of the products during the contract work.

C. Warranties and Guarantees: If a product has a warranty or guarantee, then the Contractor shall supply copies of such.

D. Schedule of Work & Statement of Methodology: Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a schedule of the proposed work and a statement as to how the work will be accomplished. Upon review and approval by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may commence the work of this contract.

1-6 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

A. Housekeeping: Keep project areas neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times, provide for daily pick up of refuse and construction debris and deposit in appropriate refuse container(s). GOVERMENT

TRASH DUMPSTERS ARE NOT TO BE USED BY THE CONTRACTOR. Dispose of refuse and debris in a legal manner at private or public dumping areas outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse in the park. Provide appropriate and adequate refuse containers for collecting construction debris and refuse.

Make sure surfaces have not been dirtied by the refinishing operations. If they have contractor shall clean them so they are ready for use by park staff or visitors. If sprayer is used take necessary precautions to eliminate overspray. Contractor to recycle all trash and debris to maximum extent possible.

B. Air and Water Pollution: Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during this project. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

C. Preservation of Existing Features: Confine all operations within the work limits of the project. Exercise special care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged. Protect all existing structures, vegetation, equipment, or utilities from damage. All vegetation, structures, equipment, or utilities damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, repaired or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the government.

D. Protection of Public and Staff: The work sites are located in a National Park Service area that receives visits from the general public. The Visitor Center and Headquarters Complex is a major attraction for visitors to the area. Maintain safe access to the sites and buildings at all times during the contract period.

The Contractor shall provide suitable signs and barriers, barrier tape or barricades necessary to warn people of and protect people from the operations necessary to complete the work of this contract. Work shall be coordinated with the COR to provide the least impact on building operations and inconvenience to park visitors and employees.

E. Worker Safety: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to any or all employees on the project. Safety requirements are governed by OSHA regulations.

F. Contractor Conduct: While at the worksite or travelling to and from it in the boundaries of the Blue

Ridge Parkway, the Contractor shall comply with any rules and regulations of the National Park Service governing the parkway in general and the work site specifically.

G. Fire Prevention and Protection: Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during this contract work. Internal combustion equipment shall be located by the Contractor so that exhausts discharge well away from combustible materials. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one fire extinguisher at each job site, that is appropriate for each type of fire that could occur on the job.

1-7 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: Deliver all painting materials in sealed, original labeled containers bearing manufacturer’s name, brand name, type of paint or coating and color designation, standard compliance, materials content as well as mixing and/or reducing and application requirements.

B. Storage: Store all paint materials in original labeled containers in a secure (lockable), dry, heated and well ventilated single designated area meeting the minimum requirements of both paint manufacturer and authorities having jurisdiction and at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Only material used on this project is to be stored on site. Where toxic and/or volatile/explosive/flammable materials are being used, provide adequate fireproof storage lockers and take all necessary precautions and post adequate warnings (e.g. no smoking) as required. Storage lockers can be left onsite during contract.

C. Handling: Take all necessary precautionary and safety measures to prevent fire hazards and spontaneous combustion and to protect the environment from hazard spills. Materials that constitute a fire hazard

(paints, solvents, drop clothes etc.) shall be stored in suitable closed and rated containers.

PART 2 – MATERIALS

2-1 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Provide primers, paints, stains and clear finishes manufactured by major manufacturers in the business for a minimum of ten (10) years. Products shall be those currently manufactured and available from the manufacturer with fresh components. Provide primers and undercoats if needed that are recommended by the manufacturer of the coating. Stains and paints will be commercial grade. Colors shall be as specified or those recommended by the Contracting Officer or her designated representative. Paints will be treated to reduce future damage by Carpenter Bees

A. All Buildings:

1. Filling Compounds: Provide a high quality, non-shrink, stainable material as specified by the particular coating manufacturer’s recommendations, to repair surface imperfections for finishing.

2.Accessory Materials: Provide primers, thinners and other materials required by coating manufacturer as necessary to achieve the finishes specified on the existing facilities.

PART 3 - WORK REQUIREMENTS

3-1 PREPARATION

A. During much of the time of this contract, these buildings will be operational with staff and visitors at the site. Install barriers, barricades, barrier tape and signs necessary to warn and protect the public and staff from the contract operations. Provide for safe access to and from the inside of the buildings for visitors and employees working on the interior of the building, using various barriers, barricades, barrier tape and signs.

Contractor shall confine installation operations to the immediate work site at each building location.

Contractor shall comply with all project mitigation requirements listed in this Scope of Work and the attached Letter of Compliance Completion.

B. Contractor shall prepare a schedule of work and statement of how the work will be accomplished and get it approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of the work. The Contractor shall coordinate all contract work closely with the Contracting Officer or her designated representative, assuring coordination with onsite National Park Service operations.

3-2 EXECUTION

A. Site Preparation:

1.Protection of Existing Grounds, Facilities &Personal Items: Protect all adjacent exterior or interior surfaces and areas, including rating and instruction labels on doors, frames, equipment, piping etc., from repainting operations and damage by drop cloths, shields, masking, templates, or other suitable protective means and make good any damage caused by failure to provide such protection. Cover and protect equipment, personal items and finished work not to be painted, using drop cloths of adequate size to protect adjacent areas. Contractor is responsible for moving any items that cannot be adequately protected with drop cloths during work, and then replacing item back as it originally was, after final finish coat is thoroughly dry.

2.Environmental Controls: Repainting shall only occur when the temperature and humidity requirements are met for the specific refinishing product. These requirements are provided in the manufacturer’s standard cut sheets on each product and are a part of this scope of work as a submittal

3.Access: Safe access to surfaces to be repaired, cleaned and refinished shall be provided in accordance to

OSHA safety regulations. Contractor shall provide required scaffolding, extension ladders or aerial lifts in order to safely access surfaces to be refinished. Several of the Building worksites involve working on surfaces that are two to two and one half stories high. Proposed access equipment shall be documented in the contractor’s Statement of Methodology submittal to be evaluated and considered for approval. A written Safety plan will be submitted prior to commencing work.

B. Surface Preparation:

1.Inspection: Prior to refinishing, the contractor shall inspect all surfaces to be refinished to assess the equipment and access needed and evaluate the repair and cleaning measures required to prepare the surface.

2.Guidelines: All materials, methods of installation and workmanship associated with this contract work shall conform to the product manufacturer’s recommendations, standard accepted good trade practices and

Guide Specifications of the Master Painter’s Institute (MPI) Maintenance/Repainting Manual.

3.Removal of Hardware/Appurtenances: Remove and securely store all miscellaneous hardware and surface fittings/fastenings (e.g. electrical plates, mechanical louvers, door and window hardware, removable rating/hazard/instruction labels, washroom accessories, light fixture trim, etc. from wall surfaces, doors and frames, prior to refinishing and replace upon completion. Carefully clean and replace all such items upon completion of refinishing work in each area. Do not use solvent or reactive cleaning agents on items that will mar or remove finishes (e.g. lacquer finishes). 24 Doors shall be removed before repainting to paint bottom and top edges and then re-hung.

4.Repairs/Patching: Approximately 30% of exterior wood surfaces shall have all gouges, dents, and small openings filled with plastic wood tinted for stained or natural appearance. Filler shall be sanded even to blend with the surface of the wood, with all dust cleaned off, so the wood is ready to be finished. Allow filler to thoroughly dry before refinishing it.

Rough or uneven metal surfaces shall be sanded to make surfaces smooth, even and uniform.

5.Cleaning: Remove any dust, dirt, mold, mildew, rust, scale, grease, blemishes or any substance on the surface that would adversely affect the bond of the new finish to the surface. Use cleaning measures called for in the manufacturer’s guidelines for a particular finish product on a specific surface material. Exterior wood siding shall be pressure washed and if necessary a mildew cleaning agent shall be used. All cleaning operations shall produce a clean and dry surface ready to accept the specified finish.

6.Bonding Improvement Measures: Depending on condition of the surface material and the type of surface finish to be applied, contractor shall use manufacturer’s recommended primers or etching techniques to provide correct bond.

C. Application of Finishes: Application of finishes shall be in accordance with the finish manufacturer’s product recommendations, standard good trade practices, the Guide Specifications of the Master Painter’s

Institute (MPI) Maintenance/Repainting Manual and this scope of work. Provide the specified number of coats for correct coverage over the existing surface. To avoid air entrapment in applied coats, apply materials in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s spread rates and application requirements. Refinish those surfaces described in this scope of work and the attached drawings, giving them the specified finish and number of coats.

1.Painting Equipment: Equipment should be to best trade standards for the type of finish product and application. Spray painting equipment shall be of ample capacity, suited to the type and consistency of paint or coating being applied and kept clean and in good working order at all times.

2.Mixing and Tinting: Unless otherwise specified or pre-approved, all paints shall be ready-mixed and pre-tinted. Re-mix all paint in containers prior to and during application to ensure break-up of lumps, complete dispersion of settled pigment, and color gloss uniformity. Where thinner is used, addition shall not exceed paint manufacturer’s recommendations. If required, thin paint for spraying in strict accordance with paint manufacturer’s instructions.

3.Application: Apply finish material evenly without runs, sags, or other defects. Leave moldings, trim, ornaments, edges and millwork clean and true to details without excess paint in corners or depressions.

Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors sharp and clean, without overlaps.

Finish exterior doors on tops, bottoms, and side edges the same as exterior and interior faces.

Lightly sand first coats of paint if they are to receive another coat on top of them. First coat must be thoroughly dry before sanding.

Exterior stained siding, soffit, fascia and rough-sawn material need not be sanded.

D. Quality Control/Standard of Acceptance: All surfaces to be refinished shall be inspected by the government for acceptance. Refinished surfaces shall be considered to lack uniformity and soundness if any of the following defects are apparent to the government inspector:

Brush/Roller marks, streaks, laps, runs, sags, drips, heavy stippling, hiding or shadowing by inefficient application methods, skipped or missed areas, and foreign materials in paint coatings.

Any evidence of poor coverge at rivet heads, plate edges, lap joints, crevices, pockets, corners and re-entrant angles.

Any damage due to touching before paint is sufficiently dry or any other contributory cause.

Damage due to application on moist surfaces or caused by inadequate protection from the weather.

Any damage and/or contamination of finish due to blown contaminants (dust, spray paint, etc.).

Refinished surfaces rejected by the government inspector shall be made good at the expense of the contractor. Small affected areas may be touched up; large affected areas or areas without sufficient dry film thickness of specified finish shall be refinished. Runs, sags or damaged finishes shall be removed by scraper or by sanding prior to application of new finish.

E. Protection of New Finishes: Protect all newly finished exterior surfaces from rain and snow, condensation, contamination, dust and freezing temperatures until finish coatings are completely dry.

Curing periods shall exceed the manufacturer’s recommended minimum time requirements. Erect appropriate barriers or screens and post signs to warn, limit or direct traffic away or around work areas as required.

F. Safety: The work of this contract is governed by OSHA safety standards. The contractor is expected to provide the materials and equipment necessary to protect workers, park staff and visitors. Provide proper scaffolding, extension ladders or mechanical lifts for project work. Materials used in the contract work shall be handled in accordance to the MSDS recommendations for each material.

G. Cleanup: Routine Cleanup: Remove all paint or stain where spilled, splashed , splattered or sprayed as work progresses using means and materials that are not detrimental to affected surfaces. Clean equipment and dispose of wash water/solvents as well as all other cleaning and protective materials (e.g. rags, drop cloths, masking papers, etc.), paints, thinners, paint strippers in accordance with the safety requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. No provisions to wash equipment will be provided by the Park. Keep project site neat, orderly and in safe condition at all times, free from an unnecessary accumulation of tools, equipment, surplus materials and debris. Provide enough refuse containers for collecting construction debris. Pick up construction debris daily to prevent blowing and scattering. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside of the park in accordance to local, state and county regulations. Do not burn or bury refuse in the park.

Final Cleanup: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials and rubbish from the site upon completion of the work. Restore or refinish surfaces of existing facilities that are marred, scratched or damaged due to work of this contract, to match the original condition. Remove any grease, dirt, asphalt, stains or foreign material from the finished surfaces. Use cleaning materials recommended by the manufacturer of the surface to be cleaned. Sweep paved or concrete areas and rake grounds to remove all construction debris.

At time of the final inspection, project site shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

H. Closeout: Closeout Submittals: After the Government accepts the work of this contract, the Contractor shall submit a letter of warranty which will provide for the materials and labor to repair or correct any defects or problems that might occur within the one year warranty period following acceptance. Contractor shall also supply any coating manufacturer’s warranties that are applicable on this project work.

Substantial Completion and Final Inspection: Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of the project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Contracting

Officer or his/her designated representative will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request.

When Contracting Officer determines that the work is substantially complete, he/she will prepare a list of any deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. If

Contracting Officer determines that the work is not substantially complete, he/she will immediately notify the Contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

Acceptance of the Work: After all deficiencies have been corrected, and all submittals are received, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued to the Contractor from the Contracting Officer.

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