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Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

2018 Visitor Center Painting Project January 25, 2018

Scope of Work

Contact Information:

Anthony DeMarco – Facility Manager National Park Service

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road – St. Louis, Missouri 63123

314-842-1867 Ext. 226 or tony_demarco@nps.gov mailto:tony_demarco@nps.gov

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Scope:

1.1. Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, personnel and shall do all things necessary that will result in the completed painting of the interior of the visitor center at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic site. The interior of the visitor center does not have lead paint. Move furniture as needed to prep and paint interior walls and ceilings, and handrails in stairwells. The interior cupola has a maximum height of approximately 45 feet. Apply as many coats as necessary to ensure that the new paint covers the old paint. Approximately 60,000 square feet of painting is involved for the building.

Place of Performance

4.1. Ulysses S. Grant Visitor Center; 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis Missouri

Period of Performance:

5.1. Work will be accomplished Monday-Friday 7am-5pm. No work will be completed on Federal Holidays unless prior permission is requested by the contractor and they receive permission by the Contracting Officer.

Submittals and Reviews:

6.1 Submittals are required to be submitted & approved by the CO prior to the start of any onsite work.

Standards and Practices:

Tasks:

8.1. CONTRACTOR shall assure quality of project work. CONTRACTOR shall maintain a qualified crew of painters throughout the duration of entire work and ensure quality control.

Apprentices may be employed provided they work under the direct supervision of a qualified journeyperson in accordance with State or Federal approved apprenticeship programs.

8.1.1. The services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative, the COR. Inspection by COR will be made daily and as necessary.

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8.1.2. NPS Policies and Directives, including the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Preservation (preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation) will guide all work. Due to the historic and nationally significant nature, Park resources often present unique and unusual conditions. https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

8.1.3 Other Applicable Standards: Painting and Prep shall comply with the policies and standards of the governing bodies and applicable regulations which include but are not limited to:

8.1.4 State and local codes [latest editions]

8.1.5 Uniform Building Code [ICBO, latest edition]

8.1.6 Occupational Safety and Health Act [OSHA, latest edition

2 This section includes all labor, materials, tools and other equipment, services and supervision required to complete all interior repainting work as indicated. The CONTRACTOR’S work sequence shall include, but is not limited to:

8.3 Submit a work schedule delineating the various stages of work for review and approval by Contracting Officer and COR two weeks ahead of work.

8.4. Because of the roof heights, project will require varying combinations of scaffolding and or ladders etc. for access to high areas and for fall prevention and protection. CONTRACTOR will use fall prevention/protection systems as prescribed by OSHA. The job will be shut down immediately by either the COR or park Safety Officer if any unsafe practices are observed and work may not be resumed until conditions are corrected to satisfaction of CO.

8.5 Put up temporary construction barriers to protect visitors and employees. The VC will not be closed and the contractor will be working around visitors and other Park employee’s.

The CONTRACTOR shall work with the CO/COR to avoid or minimize interruptions to the guided tours (visitor access) to this historic Presidential Home.

8.6 Protect all exterior/interior surfaces of the building and adjacent landscaping, walks, drives, vehicles, signage, all adjacent buildings, and Government equipment from damage by project operations. Use drop cloths, shields, masking, templates, or other suitable protective means. Protect glass window panes, signs, and metal hinges and other non-painted features from breakage or other damage during project work.

• Prepare drywall surfaces by sanding, scraping all loose and peeling paint, and clean surfaces. No high-pressure treatments shall be used in this project Capture paint scrapings and dust and dispose per regulations.

https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

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• Remove and securely store all miscellaneous hardware and surface fittings / fastenings (e.g. electrical lights, mechanical louvers, door and window hardware (e.g. hinges, knobs, locks, trim, frame stops) and, removable hazard / instruction labels, from wall surfaces, doors and frames prior to repainting and replace upon completion. Carefully clean and replace all such items upon completion of repainting work in each area. Do not use solvent or reactive cleaning agents on items that will mar or remove finishes (e.g. lacquer finishes).

• Apply primer as prescribed by MSDS and product specifications. Primer will be a non-volatile latex interior color stain, with color and other specifications to be provided by CO

• Paint all wood, sealant and metal with non-volatile, low VOC latex paint as prescribed by MSDS and product specifications. The paint color specification to be provided by CO.

• During work stoppage (e.g., overnight) and at completion of the project, cleanup work areas and properly dispose of all waste materials, debris, and supplies and store or remove equipment. Do not leave materials where visitors could access when CONTRACTOR'S employees are absent from work area.

• Submit two sets of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to COR prior to commencement of work for review and for posting at job site as required. Deliver all painting materials to this job site 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.

• Store all paint materials in original labeled containers in a secure/lockable and well ventilated single designated area meeting the minimum requirements of manufacturer. Only materials used on this project are to be stored on site. The Government can provide storage space; consult with CO/COR on arranging minimal storage inside the visitor center. A lockable trailer can be stored on site that will take up no more than 2 parking spaces if needed. 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 by OSHA.

• Protect National Park Service sign and emblems from paint spillage.

8.7. Dispose of all waste and contaminates in an approved legal manner in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. Close and seal tightly any open cans or containers including sealant and paint / primer containers or solvents. If a mechanical heating device is being used to remove old sealant or paint, care must be taken to prevent damage to the wood, carpeted areas and surrounding surfaces. A serviceable portable fire extinguisher will be in the immediate area of work when using heating devices.

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Take all necessary precautionary and safety measures to prevent fire hazards and spontaneous combustion and to protect the environment from hazardous spills. Maintain good ventilation in the work and immediate surrounding area. Under no circumstance will any toxic and/or volatile / flammable materials or solvents be stored in the buildings overnight. No open flame heating devices will be used to remove paint, sealant or tape inside of the buildings. Materials that constitute a fire hazard (paints, solvents, drop clothes, etc.) shall be stored in suitable closed and rated containers or shall be removed from the site on a daily basis.

8.9. CONTRACTOR is responsible for all damage to the carpet, flooring, furniture, displays, TVs and signage caused by their personnel or equipment

9. Color Schedule:

9.1. Visitor Center: Interior Colors will be in kind for areas. See attachment for color scheme for room details.

9.2. Some samples of the current building colors are on hand but the name and manufacture is not known for all areas.

9.3. The Paint/Stain to be used shall be Sherwin- Williams's Super Paint Satin Finish, or equal or better equivalent, solid color paint or stain, the color specifications to be provided by the COR. A low VOC paint will be used.

10. Security:

No access to the site will be after normal business hours (1715-0700 Sun-Sat)

11. Travel:

Work is located at the Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site. Parking is available in the parking lot located at the front of the visitor center.

12. Other Unique Requirements:

No smoking or tobacco products in or around the buildings (within 50 feet of buildings or entrances).The COR will show the crew members where the established smoking areas are located.

No trash or debris will remain in the work site.

Care must be taken that there is no damage to building structures, walkways or exhibits during the painting process.

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No lifts will be allowed in the interior of the Visitor Center, scaffolding shall be constructed to reach the interior heights of the cupola

12.1. Painting tarps of 6 mil construction plastic will be used to protect walkways, stairs handrails and exhibits. Tarps or 6 mil construction plastic will be used to recovery painting debris during scraping or sanding operations.

12.2. Painting operations will be done to prevent the least amount of disruption to the general public during business hours.

13. ACCESSIBILITY:

13.1. CONTRACTOR will keep all entrances, vehicular circulation lanes, and pedestrian circulation walks clear during normal operating hours. Visitor and worker safety is the highest priority.

13.2 CONTRACTOR will work with COR to ensure that work does not interfere with special events.

14. Quality Assurance Requirements:

14.1. Dispose of all waste and contaminates in an approved legal manner in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. Close and seal tightly any open cans or containers including sealant and paint / primer containers or solvents. If a mechanical heating device is being used to remove old sealant or paint, care must be taken to prevent damage to the wood and surrounding surfaces.

A serviceable portable fire extinguisher will be in the immediate area of work when using heating devices. Paint will not be washed down the sinks or floor sinks in the building.

14.2. Take all necessary precautionary and safety measures to prevent fire hazards and spontaneous combustion and to protect the museum and environment from hazardous spills.

Maintain good ventilation in the work and immediate surrounding area. Under no circumstance will any toxic and/or volatile / flammable materials or solvents be stored in the museum areas

140P6218Q0020 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 8 or buildings overnight No open flame heating devices will be used to remove paint sealant or tape inside of the building.

14.3. Ladders or portable scaffolding may need to be used. All equipment will be in good shape and floor protection will be used on the walkways and carpeted area surfaces to prevent damage. OSHA regulations will be followed for fall protection and serviceability of equipment

15. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

15.1. No storage facility is available in the Park. The CONTRACTOR may bring a storage container on site, with the location to be determined by the CO and COR. Space for this container and space parking for the CONTRACTORS employees may be minimal during periods of high visitation.

15.2. The Paint/Stain to be used shall be Sherwin- Williams’s Super Paint Satin Finish, or equal or better equivalent, solid color paint or stain, the color specification to be provided by the COR. A low VOC paint will be used.

15.3 Filling compounds shall be of high quality, UV resistant, on-shrinking materials suitable for interior and suitable for painting/staining.

15.4 The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all equipment in safe condition.

16. WARRANTY:

A 1 year warranty on all labor, which does not include the individual manufacturer's part or product implied warranties. Paint or stain will be applied in accordance to manufacturer's instruction. All manufacturer’s instruction, recommendations will be followed to maintain the warranty.

17. CLOSEOUT PACKAGE:

17.1. When project is substantially complete, request in writing via email, a final inspection .

Upon receipt of said written request, the Contracting officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the CONTRACTOR of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

Repainted surfaces rejected by the COR shall be corrected to meet the specifications at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.

Runs, sags of damaged paint shall be removed by scraper or by sanding prior to reapplication of paint.

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17.2 If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer/COR will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a letter of Substantial Completion.

17.3 If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify CONTRACTOR in writing. After completing work, CONTRACTOR shall request a new final inspection.

17.4 At the completion of work accomplished the following will be added to the final close out paper work:

17.5 A recommended maintenance schedule followed by preventive maintenance and user-maintenance procedures, along with details on how to obtain service; include copies of sections from the applicable manufacturer's product manual's maintenance sections, along with any other maintenance procedures recommended by the contractor; clearly highlight any maintenance procedures required by the manufacturer to keep the manufacturer's warranty in force; include a troubleshooting guide detailing the more common malfunctions;

17.6 A manufacturer’s warranty certificate for each paint manufacturer, paint type, to include all primers; if warranties are required to be registered, supply a warranty registration form for each product to be registered. This in no way reduces any other warranty obligations of the contractor under the contract. After all deficiencies have been corrected and final paper work submitted, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

All remaining paints, primers, sealant and wood putties will remain with the park after completion of the project