SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

B.3.3 BASE YEAR PRICES (starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months)

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Description of Service Unit of

Measure

Price per

Unit in

[DOP]

Estimate d

Quantity

[DOP]

Total Est.

Price

Paint services (Ref C.2.1 )

1 Paint exterior walls, to provide uniform coverage (including preparing surfaces, removing nails or decors and patching, caulking cracks) Paint brand Pinturas

Popular, acrylic superior flat, color

Porcelana 90 if it is a lighter color and Blanco colonial 66 if there is a darker color.

SM 2,900

2 Paint interior walls to produce total uniform coverage (including preparing surfaces, removing nails or decors and patching, caulking cracks, around jambs and baseboards, remove stickers and adhesives from walls and cover all furniture with plastic coverings)

Paint Brand: Pinturas Popular, type: Acrilica Superior mate, Color

Porcelana 90.

SM 6,400

3 Paint ceilings to produce total uniform coverage (including preparing surfaces, removing nails or decors and patching, caulking cracks, and cover all furniture or surfaces with plastic coverings)

Paint Brand: Pinturas Popular, type: Acrilica Superior mate, Color

Blanco 50 or Benjamin Moore

Super Hide Zero Flat Dune White

SM

2,200

4 Painting of damaged bathtub surface (heat resistant resin or epoxy -based paint), white color.

Each 30

5 Apply elastomeric waterproofing, following surface preparation.

SM 132

Janitorial/Cleaning services (see

Section C.2.4)

6 Post construction general cleaning service, including pre-existing paint splatters or spray from floors, frames, windows, doors or other surfaces; removal of construction debris, garbage and dust from surfaces and sweep floors.

Service

7 Professional floor polishing service with spin brush machine

SM 3,500

Plumbing services (see Section

C.2.5)

8 Clean all interior drains to remove any debris and snake up to 5’ and kitchen sink up to the grease trap, to unclog ensuring water is draining properly (bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, floor drains, kitchen sink)

Service 10

Replace spigot angle quarter turn threaded sillcock NiBCO QT63X or similar ½”

Each 30

10 Replace kitchen single handle sink faucet with 2 spray pull down, chromed. Teka or similar

Each

11 Replace kitchen sink strainer drain stopper 3 ½ - 4” or Replace kitchen

InSinkErator rubber stopper

Each

12 Replace wall (kitchen or bathrooms) shut off valves and sleeves 3/8”x½”

Each

13 Replace bathroom sink faucet

Hansgrohe Logis or Vernis 100 or similar

Each 25

14 Replace kitchen or bathroom sink hoses flexible with braided stainless-steel EZ-Flo or similar

Each

15 Replace bathroom sink drain pop up waste with overflow type chromed. Bohm 019156 or similar.

Each 38

16 Replace kitchen or bathroom sink

P-trap PVC 1 ½” Each 5

Replace bathtub/shower Shower

Lever Handle with Escutcheon.

Moen chateau chrome lever posi-temp single handle tub/shower compatible with TL183

Each 10

18 Replace bathroom bathtub/shower

Moen Posi-Temp Valve model

2510 ½” IPS connection with pressure balancing

Each 2

19 Replace bathroom bathtub/shower

Moen 1222 Single-handle

Replacement Ca, Posi-temp

Each 20

20 Replace bathtub/shower spout diverter Moen 3931 chromed Each 30

21 Replace shower head Moen 6300 single function chromed Each 10

22 Replace hot & cold-water line, welded copper tubing, w/fittings & hanger, size; 3/8” at the valve connection~ 1 foot.

Each 5

23 Replace bathtub trip lever tub drain kit Each 10

24 Replace toilet adjustable fill valve, EZ-FLO, Fluid Master or similar Each 40

25 Replace toilet 3-inch flush valve or flapper.

Each 20

26 Replace toilet seat with cover, elongated white.

Each 10

27 Replace toilet wax seal including removal and reinstallation of toilet Each 5

28 Replace toilet lever flush handle Each 20

29 Replace toilet screws kit Each 20

30 Replace toilet hose 3/8”x7/8”x16” with braided stainless steel Each 40

31 Do preventive maintenance to water heater to include drain all water, remove the heating elements, clean the heater elements from any calcifications, clean the tank to remove any sediment deposit, reinstall heating elements.

Before doing this process must disconnect electricity to the heater the day before to allow water to cool down and avoid any hazards due to the hot water, turn off cold water supply, connect a hose into the lower valve of the heater to flush it, may need to refill with water and flush again if sediments continue to drain. After process is finished refill water heater completely before reconnecting electricity.

32 Replace water heater heating element. 4500W Pair 10

33 Replace water heater thermostat Pair 10 Electrical services (see Section

C.2.6)

Replace light bulbs LED 9V

3000K-3500K Each 100

35 Replace recessed light fixture with

E26/E27 socket Each 10

36 Replace wall mounted exterior light fixture with E26/E27 socket Each 10

37 Replace LED round flush-mount light fixture Each 10

38 Install ceiling fan provided by

Embassy, anchor electrical junction box to concrete ceiling before ceiling fans installation. Use two

3/8” screw bars or 1 ¼” metal pipe with necessary length to go from metal box to concrete ceiling.

Attach bars or pipe to ceiling using metal expansion dowels, attach to box using 3/8” nuts and ½” metal pressure washers. Include

Sheetrock work for ceiling fan installation. To include make opening size for a person to enter and patch and finish opening.

(Note: ceiling paint is already included in the paint task number 2, do not include here). Install remote control base in wall next to light switch. Fan must also be connected to a light switch, if no switch is available install one. Do not use the light switch that is connected to an outlet.

Each 15

39 Replace ceiling fan, fan will be furnished by USG Each 5

40 Replace ceiling fan receiver and remote-control kit or install new light switch for ceiling fan where none exist.

41 Replace single, double, triple or

3way light switch fixture Each 32

42 Replace light switch or power outlet faceplate single, double or triple

Each 60

43 Replace water heater indicator light Each 5

44 Replace doorbell switch with face plate Each 10

45 Replace doorbell Each 2

46 Replace power outlet 110V Each 20

47 Replace power outlet GFCI Each 30

48 Replace power outlet waterproof cover for GFCI Each 30

49 Replace electrical wirenut connectors or flat screws in breaker panel

Service 10

50 Install Voltage Peak Suppressor

120/208V, 3-phase, UL 1449 VPR

Rating L-N 800 Vpk, L-L 1200

Vpk, Type 2, In: 3KA, MCOV:

150V L-N 300V L-L SCCR: 10

KA, 50/60 Hz. (Embassy will provide Voltage Peak Suppressor equipment). Install 3 feet or less from the breaker panel and needs to be controlled by a 3-pole breaker in the panel.

Each 2

HVAC services (see Section C.2.7)

51 AC duct cleaning service for central AC /apartment (one central

AC)

Each 5

52 AC duct cleaning service for central AC /house (2 central AC) Each 5

53 Snake up AC drainpipe Each 5

54 Do maintenance to clothes dryer vent system, air blowing the pipe and cleaning the outside damper.

Each 10

55 Do maintenance and cleaning to bathroom extractors including unassembled equipment for cleaning the interior fan and the cover and exterior damper

Each 42

56 Replace microwave/extractor grease filter.

Each 15

Carpentry services (see Section

C.2.8)

57 Replace bathroom shower curtain rod Each 15

58 Replace bathroom accessory (24” towel rod, towel ring, or toilet paper holder open hook type) chromed, same style as existing.

Each 75

59 Replace bathroom vanity cabinet including sink reinstallation water

& sewer line connections. Same design as existing. Cabinets measure 17 1/8" x 31 ¼" x 22".

Each 15

60 Replace bathroom vanity cabinet drawer front panel. Waterproof laminated MDF white 31x11 ½ x

5/8”

Each 70

61 Replace bathroom vanity cabinet hardware (drawer sliders, drawer handles)

Each 20

62 Replace bathroom vanity wall panel 7x9’x5/8” thickness same finishing as existing.

Each 5

63 Replace bathroom mirror. 60cm x

80cm Each 30

64 Replace window screen fabric / frame.

Each 55

65 “Install kitchen cabinet shelf.

22”x24”x5/8” Water resistant MDF

Each

66 Replace kitchen cabinet door or drawer front up to 21”x36” x 5/8”.

Water resistant MDF same design as original.

Each

67 Replace kitchen cabinet/drawer sliders, door handles stainless steel

Simple Bar 5-1/16 in, or pressure hinges.

Each 100

68 Replace kitchen cabinet kick board clips Service 15

69 Reinforce closet/pantry metal shelving/organizers. Install vertical support bar, or brackets as needed.

Service 5

70 Repair & paint cracked door and frame/jamb, open the crack insert Each 194 wooden mahogany trim and re-glue. Industrial lacquer Pinturas

Omar Crema Maca

71 Repair wooden door/frame by adding a wooden trim to eliminate the gap between door and frame.

Use mahogany wood.

Each 25

72 Painting door frames/jambs only, full even coverage, industrial lacquer paint, semi-gloss finish, following surface preparation.

Pinturas Omar, Crema Maca or similar.

Each 10

73 Painting/repair floorboards, full even coverage, industrial lacquer paint, semi-gloss finish Pinturas

Omar Terpol Crema Maca, following surface preparation

Linear foot 6,450

74 Varnishing/shellacking of exterior woodwork grove and tongue ceiling tiles, following surface preparation. Tint in centennial mahogany tone and varnish with flat paint adequate for exterior use.

Square

Foot 1,400

75 Varnishing/shellacking of exterior woodwork pergola, following surface preparation. Tint in centennial mahogany tone and varnish with flat paint adequate for exterior use. Approximate measurements for the wooden pieces are 252”x 69”.

76 Replace entrance door or window

Aluminum and hurricane resistant soundproof glass center up to

24”x72”.

Service 5

77 Replace interior door hardware

(hinges, strike plates) same size type as existing.

Each 30

78 Replace wooden pergola. Treated wood. Approximate measurements for the wooden pieces are 2 x 252”, 10 x 72”. Tint in centennial

Each 1 mahogany tone and varnish with flat paint adequate for exterior use.

79 Replace wooden baseboards

/floorboards. 6” x ¾”, mahogany wood. Paint Pinturas Omar Terpol

Crema Maca.

Linear Foot 200

80 Replace siliconized acrylic caulking around baseboards, doors, windows, countertops. Including removal of old caulking before application. Or Replace silicone caulking around sink, bathtubs, showers. Including removal of old caulking before application. Anti mold silicone color according to existing. Type of Caulking will be indicated by COR per each job.

Service 62

Gypsum board assemblies

(Drywall) (See section C.2.10)

81 Replace/reinforce drywall

(sheetrock) behind door at the door stopper location approx. 15”x15”

Service 15

Masonry services (see Section

C.2.11)

Replace tile grouting Square

Meter

83 Repair wall plaster Square

Meter

General Mechanical services (see

Section C.2.12)

84 Replace door tension catch Pair 30

85 Replace doorstopper/bumper Each 20

86 Do maintenance/cleaning to garbage disposal unit InSinkErator.

Uninstall equipment, remove sink baffle and clean underside, reinstall baffle, clean debris and food scraps from insinkerator, lubricate bearings and reinstall.

Service 10

87 Replace garbage disposal unit

InSinkErator.

Each 2

88 Replace exterior plastic damper of dryer ventilation, color white 4”, Each 32 damper must be screwed to the wall and also sealed around borders .

89 Dish washer service to include removing the racks for cleaning;

remove any visible food or debris from the bottom of the unit; If unit has a filter remove and clean;

remove and clean spray arms surface and unclog the holes in the spinner arms; clean the door seal;

clean heating element; wipe interior surface with white vinegar.

Check/realign the rack wheels as needed. Run a hot water cycle with a dishwasher cleaner pod.

90 Clean/restore stove glass cooktop surface. Use product and tool specialized for this purpose like

Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Kit –

(Cook Top Cleaner and Polish 10

oz. Scrubbing Pad, Cleaning Tool, Cooktop Razor Scraper) or similar

Each 10

91 Replace bathroom vent fan unit Each 5

92 Install refrigerator water pump Each 5

Total of all line-item prices:

Base Year Total:

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 INTRODUCTION

C.1.1 GENERAL - The American Embassy in Santo Domingo requires a make-ready service contractor to perform task orders on US Government owned and leased properties located in Residencial Los Bambues. The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct operational personnel to accomplish all work as required.

The Government anticipates that each residence may require a selection of the services identified below in section C.8 as part of the Make Ready process following tenant vacancy.

The specific services required, and the quantity of each, will be determined after the Facilities inspection of the property and reflected in the task order issued under the IDIQ contract. The duration of each project will depend on the scope of work and number of deficiencies identified during that inspection.

For exterior painting, surfaces are typically 80-120 square meters. For interior painting, surfaces are typically 500-800 square meters. Ceilings are typically 80-110 square meters.

Residences have between three and five bedrooms and two to five bathrooms.

C.1.2 ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE - The Contractor shall designate an

English speaking representative who shall supervise the Contractor's workforce and be the

Contractor's liaison with the Government.

C.1.2. PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified technicians for each trade with relevant experience to perform make-ready services for task orders issued under this contract. Helper positions do not need to meet the experience requirement.

C.1.3 DEFINITIONS (see also FAR clause 52.202-1, Alt. 1 [APR 1994], cited in I.1)

HVAC - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Make-ready Services – Preparation of residential units for occupancy, including all items in this contract.

C.2 STANDARDS

C.2.1 APPLICABLE PAINTING STANDARDS AND PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

C.2.1.1 LOCAL/INDUSTRY PAINTING STANDARDS

Painting and preparatory work shall be in accordance with the instructions given below. In cases where local standards and those listed in this contract are in conflict, the stricter of the two shall apply.

C.2.1.2 PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

Paint used shall be latex based acrylic matte finish lead free.

Color to be selected by COR, must consult COR before purchase, below a list of the most commonly used colors.

Popular Bambues colors

Unit type

Interior ceiling

Interior Walls Exterior (dark)

Exterior (light)

A1 Blanco 50 Porcelana 90 Blanco Colonial 66 Porcelana 90

A2 Blanco 50 Porcelana 90 Blanco Colonial 66 Porcelana 90

A3 Blanco 50 Porcelana 90 Blanco Colonial 66 Porcelana 90

A4 Blanco 50 Porcelana 90 Blanco Colonial 66 Porcelana 90

A5 Blanco 50 Porcelana 90 Blanco Colonial 66 Porcelana 90

C.2.1.3 PREPARATION AND PROTECTION OF WORK

AREA

Painting shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures, electrical fixture covers, floors, carpets, or windows). The Contractor shall move, protect, and return such property to its original position.

The Contractor shall pile furnishings and curtains in the center of rooms first and protect them by protective plastic covering for the duration of the work. The Contractor shall also protect floors from soiling and paint spills. The Contractor shall not wash wooden floors under any circumstances. To protect floors (of all types) from damage, the

Contractor shall use a suitable protective cover and provide ladders and scaffolding with clean rubber shoes or similar protection devices.

If the Contractor spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors , curtains or furniture, a specialist floor finishing company or specialist furniture cleaning company at the Contractor’s expense shall perform the clean up or replace the damaged items. After completion of the painting work, the Contractor shall return all furnishings and curtains to their original position, and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

C.2.1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING WORK

(a) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

Paint surfaces as directed by the task order. Match paint to similar adjacent materials or surfaces.

(1) "Paint" includes coating systems materials, primers, emulsions, enamels, stains, sealers and fillers, and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

(2) Product Data: The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's technical information, label analysis, and application instructions for each paint material proposed for use to the COR, prior to starting work. As an attachment, list each material and cross-reference specific coating and finish system and application.

Identify each material by the manufacturer's catalog number and general classification.

(3) Single Source Responsibility: Provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats.

(4) Material Quality: Provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale type paint material. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification will not be acceptable.

(5) Deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened packages and containers bearing manufacturer's name and label with trade name and manufacturer's instructions.

(6) Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in a well-ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Keep storage area neat and orderly. Remove oily rags and waste daily.

(7) Project Conditions: Do not apply paint when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent, at temperatures less than 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above the dew point, or to damp or wet surfaces. Apply paint only in temperatures in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

(8) Examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance with requirements. Do not begin application until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

(9) Preparation: Remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, or provide protection such as taping prior to surface preparation and painting (taping includes windows, door jams, etc.).

(10) Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted following manufacturer's instructions before applying paint or surface treatments. Remove oil, dust, and direct, loose rust, mildew, peeling paint or other contamination to ensure good adhesion. In some cases, the Contractor may be requested to remove all existing coats of paint and sealers if prior paint application is showing signs of improper adhesion, such as peeling, or chipping. All surfaces must be clean and dry.

Schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.

(11) Notify the Contracting Officer or COR of problems anticipated for any minor preparatory work required, such as but not limited to, filling nail holes, cleaning surfaces to be painted, and priming any requisite areas. Plan preparatory work as most units in residential areas will have nail holes or areas that will need to be primed or sealed. Replace all electrical switches and plugs with new covers after painting.

(12) Materials Preparation: Mix and prepare paint following manufacturer's directions.

(13) Application: Apply paint following manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

(i) Unless otherwise specified, the contractor is to use a high quality semi-gloss latex paint (containing no lead or mercury) for all kitchens, baths, laundry areas, doorframes, and window frames. A flat or satin flat latex base paint (containing no lead or mercury) is to be used in the remainder of the unit. The color to be used must be consistent with the balance of the room, which will normally be off-white. Contractor shall provide samples of the color of the type of material to be painted before actual paint date is scheduled.

(ii) On exterior surfaces, apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible to the existing color on the exterior of the property, or a color as otherwise specified by the COR. Before painting, scrape, sand, fill and prime the surface with a latex base primer. The

Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work before painting. Do not apply exterior paint in snow, rain, fog or mist; or when the relatively humidity exceeds 85 percent; or to damp or wet surfaces.

(iii) Provide finish coats that are compatible with primers used.

(iv) The number of coats and film thickness required is the same regardless of application method. Do not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has cured. Sand between applications where required to produce a smooth, even surface.

(v) Apply additional coats when undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance.

(14) Scheduling Painting: Apply first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable, and before subsequent surface deterioration. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not re-coat until paint has dried.

(15) Minimum Coating Thickness: Apply materials at the manufacturer's recommended spreading rate. Provide total dry film thickness of the system as recommended by the manufacturer.

(16) Prime Coats: Before application of finish coats, apply a prime coat as recommended by the manufacturer to material required to be painted or finished, and has not been prime coated.

(17) Brush Application: Brush out and work brush coats into surfaces in an even film. Eliminate cloudiness, spotting, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Draw neat glass lines and color breaks.

(18) Apply primers and first coats by brush unless manufacturer's instructions permit use of mechanical applicators.

(19) Mechanical Applications: Use mechanical methods for paint application when permitted by manufacturer's recommendations, governing ordinances, and trade union regulations.

(20) Wherever spray application is used, apply each coat to provide the equivalent hiding of brush-applied coats. Do not double-back with spray equipment to build up film thickness of two coats in one pass, unless recommended by the manufacturer.

(21) Upon completion of painting, clean glass and paint-spattered surfaces.

Remove spattered paint by washing, scraping or other methods, using care not to scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

(22) Remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

(b) DRYWALL/PLASTER REPAIR

Patch defective drywall with a similar thickness and fire rated drywall. Joints must be taped in a manner so they are not readily visible. The patch must be textured with a texture consistent with the rest of the surface being patched. All nail heads must be set and spackled. Joints must be taped and covered with a joint compound. Spackled nail heads and tape joints must be sanded smooth and all dust removed prior to paining.

Exterior surfaces must be spackled with exterior grade compounds.

(c) TEXTURE ONLY - WALLS

Occasionally, the Government may require a wall to be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the wall by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply a texture type material. If any other walls within that room are textured, the texture material shall closely match the texture of any other existing textured walls in that room. The minimum assignment for this requirement will be one room within a unit.

(d) TEXTURE ONLY - CEILING

Occasionally, the Government may require that a ceiling be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the ceiling by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply an "acoustic" type texture. The minimum assignment for this requirement will be one room within a unit.

(e) PAINT EXTERIOR TRIM

Apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior trim of the property, or a color as specified by the COR. The trim is to be scraped, sanded, filled, and primed with a latex base primer, prior to painting. The Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The specifications for exterior paint apply, unless otherwise specified.

(f) REMOVE WALL COVERING

By task order, remove the designated wall covering (such as wallpaper, cork, mirror, and tile). After removing the wall covering the area shall be cleaned and made ready for painting. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the old wall covering.

(g) PLASTER

Repair any damaged interior or exterior plaster as directed by the COR. The plaster material shall be of a similar material that matches as closely as possible the existing plaster in texture and color.

(h) STUCCO

Repair any damaged stucco and remove any loose stucco before applying paint.

C.2.2 CARPET REPLACEMENT STANDARDS

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of existing carpets as designated. After floor preparing floors according to the nature and type of floor. The Contractor shall provide and install wall-to-wall carpet.

Carpet replacement shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (such as light fixtures, baseboards, or windows). The Contractor shall protect such property or move and return it to its original position.

The Contractor shall move all furnishings (such as furniture, cabinets) and return them to their original positions after completion of carpet replacement. The Contractor shall clean the work area free of litter and debris.

C.2.3 CARPET CLEANING STANDARDS

The Contractor shall clean designated carpets using professional equipment and industrial-grade cleaners. The Contractor shall remove excess liquid from carpets after cleaning to allow for the carpets to dry quickly.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused to carpets in the cleaning process and/or because of excess moisture left in carpets after cleaning.

Carpet cleaning shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures and baseboards). The Contractor shall protect or move and return such property to its original position.

The Contractor shall move and return furnishings (such as furniture, cabinets) to their original positions after completion of carpet cleaning. The Contractor shall clean the area and make it free of litter and debris.

C.2.4 JANITORIAL/CLEANING STANDARDS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. All cleaning shall use appropriate industrial-quality cleaning supplies. [Note to

Contracting Officer: insert specific standards for cleaning agents, see Exhibit 5]

The following items and areas shall be cleaned: [Note to Contracting Officer: change as appropriate, and key to checklist in Section J.]

(a) Clean:

(1) all sinks, showers and other porcelain surfaces,

(2) mirrors,

(3) tile surfaces,

(4) fixtures in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas,

(5) installed appliances;

(b) vacuum all carpets,

(c) mop all floors,

(d) dust all closets, cabinets, and furniture;

(e) polish wood surfaces on cabinets and furniture,

(f) polish fixtures; and

(g) clean all balconies and other private outside areas.

C.2.5 PLUMBING SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the following plumbing inspection and repairs and use the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4.

(a) Inspect all plumbing work including:

• pipes, ducts, valves, dampers, fittings, waste water and sewer lines, traps, catch basins, hot water heaters, toilet fixtures, plugs, chains, hoses, down-spouts, and gutters for clogging and loose joints, restrictions, leaks, and other faulty conditions;

(b) Provide routine service such as:

• retightening, caulking, lubricating, and performing first echelon maintenance.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment needed for the repairs.

C.2.6 ELECTRICAL SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the following electrical services and use the checklist in

Section J, Exhibit 4.

(a) Evaluate the operating condition and safety of all systems and equipment, including:

• electrical outlets, switches, wiring, installed appliances, doorbells, intercoms, ceiling fans, light fixtures, water heaters, circuit breakers, fuse boxes and feed line connections.

(b) Make basic repairs, including:

• resetting circuit breakers or replacing fuses, fixing loose connections, replacing switches, etc.

The Contractor will provide all materials.

C.2.7 HVAC SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the following HVAC services using the checklist in Section

J, Exhibit 4.

(a) Inspect all HVAC work including:

• pipes, ducts, valves, filters, dampers, fittings, waste water and sewer lines, traps, catch basins, toilet fixtures, down-spouts, and gutters for clogging and loose joints, restrictions, leaks, and other faulty conditions;

(b) provide routine servicing such as

• retightening, caulking, lubricating, replacing and/or washing filters, and performing first echelon maintenance.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment needed for the repairs.

Note the following specific requirements

(a) Inspect pumps for abnormal temperature, vibration, noise, and other trouble symptoms, and adjusting as necessary.

(b) Inspect valves for restriction, leaks and other trouble symptoms, and adjusting as necessary.

(c) Inspect cooling towers, checking condition of cooling water, if dirty replacing with clean water.

• Clean strainers when replacing cooling water. Ensure that the water treatment equipment is properly working and that the water is being treated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

(d) Perform cleaning, washing and/or replacing of all air filters for, air handling and fan coil units. The term "cleaning" means "dusting" where unwashable filters are used, "washing", where washable filters are used, and "replacing" where unwashable/throwaway filters are used.

(e) Make insulation tests, adjust relays, reset circuit breakers, and clean contact surfaces.

C.2.8 CARPENTRY SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the following carpentry services using the checklist in

(a) The Contractor shall inspect all:

• wood cabinets, closets, doors, moldings, panels, floor boards, fixtures, furniture pieces, stairways, including railings, balustrades, treads, risers and nosing, along with all doors in the residence. Inspect windows insect screens.

Also, inspect all toilet paper holders, soap trays, towel racks, shower curtain rods, toilet seats, medicine cabinets, venetian blind brackets, clothing rails, curtain rods, and any other like items.

(b) All necessary minor repairs shall be made to all items listed above, including:

• repairing, adjusting and/or replacing hinges, latches, closet rods, shelves, moldings and wood panels, cracks and chips, bathroom fixtures, window screens, locks, curtain rods and venetian blinds, and caulking and staining repaired areas to match the color of the original wood. Items replaced such as floor baseboards, door frames or doors, etc. must be similar in looks and quality to the original. Wood paint color for doors and baseboards is matte lacquer, color crema Maca from Nicadom.

C.2.9 ROOFING SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the following roofing services using the checklist in Section

J, Exhibit 4.

(a) The Contractor shall inspect:

(1) the roof and eaves for leaks or other evidence of damage.

(2) Inspect all rain gutters and water drains for blockages and leaks, and inspect all water catchers for proper positioning.

(b) The Contractor shall make minor repairs to:

(1) the roof membrane, including patching leaks, repairing shingles

(2) rain gutters and drains.

C.2.10 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES STANDARD

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of existing gypsum boards as designated. After preparing the areas the Contractor shall provide and install interior gypsum wall and ceiling boards or tile backing panels as required.

Installation and preparatory work shall be in accordance with the instructions given below. In cases where local standards and those listed in this contract are in conflict, the stricter of the two shall apply.

Gypsum boards removal shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (such as light or electrical fixtures, baseboards, doors or windows). The Contractor shall protect such property or remove and reinstall it to its original position.

The Contractor shall move all furnishings (such as furniture, curtains, cabinets) and return them to their original positions after completion of carpet replacement. The Contractor shall clean the work area free of litter and debris.

C.2.2.1 PRODUCTS

Panel Size: Provide in maximum lengths and widths available that will minimize joints in each area and correspond with support system.

A. Gypsum Wallboard: Provide material complying to one of the following standards:

1. ASTM C 1396-04 "Standard Specification for Gypsum Board."

2. ISO 6308: 1980 "Gypsum Plasterboard-Specification."

a. Regular Type:

1) Thickness: 13 mm, unless otherwise indicated

2) Long Edges: Tapered and featured (rounded or beveled) for prefilling.

B. Insulation for exterior masonry walls: Provide material complying with the following standard:

1. Meets or exceeds ASTM C1224, the Standard Specification of Reflective Insulation. AA2

Vapor Shield™ Reflective Insulation for Masonry Walls or similar 2 layer reflective insulation.

C. Sag-Resistant Gypsum Wallboard: Manufactured to have more sag resistance than regular-type gypsum board. Comply with one of the following standards:

1. ASTM C 1396-04 "Standard Specification for Gypsum Board."

2. ISO 6308: 1980 "Gypsum Plasterboard-Specification."

a. Thickness: 13 mm.

b. Long Edges: Tapered.

c. Location: Ceiling surfaces.

D. JOINT TREATMENT MATERIALS

• General: Comply with one of the following:

ASTM C 475 "Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum

Board."

• Joint Tape: Interior Gypsum Wallboard: Paper.

• Joint Compound for Interior Gypsum Wallboard: For each coat use formulation that is compatible with other compounds applied on previous or for successive coats.

a. Prefilling: At open joints, rounded or beveled panel edges, and damaged surface areas, use setting-type taping compound.

b. Embedding and First Coat: For embedding tape and first coat on joints, fasteners, and trim flanges, use drying-type, all-purpose compound.

c. Use setting-type compound for installing paper-faced metal trim accessories.

d. Fill Coat: For second coat, use drying-type, all-purpose compound.

e. Finish Coat: For third coat, use drying-type, all-purpose compound.

f. Skim Coat: For final coat of Level 5 finish, use drying-type, all-purpose compound.

E. AUXILIARY MATERIALS

1. General: Provide auxiliary materials that comply with referenced installation standards and manufacturer's written recommendations.

2. Laminating Adhesive: Adhesive or joint compound recommended for directly adhering gypsum panels to continuous substrate.

3. Steel Drill Screws: Comply with one of the following, unless otherwise indicated:

• ASTM C 1002 "Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping

Screws for the application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster

Bases to wood or Steel Studs."

• Use screws complying with ASTM C 954 "Standard Specification for Steel

Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal

Plaster Bases to Steel Studs From 0.84 t 2.84 mm in Thickness" for fastening panels to steel members from 0.84 to 2.84 mm thick.

C.2.2.2 EXECUTION

• EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and substrates, with Installer present, and including welded hollow-metal frames, cast-in anchors, and structural framing, for compliance with requirements and other conditions affecting performance. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

• PREPARATION

A. Follow guidelines for application of gypsum board according to Gypsum Association publication

GA-238-03 "Guidelines for Prevention of Mold Growth on Gypsum Board."

B. Suspended Ceilings: Coordinate installation of ceiling suspension systems with installation of overhead structure to ensure that inserts and other provisions for anchorages to building structure have been installed to receive ceiling hangers at spacing required to support ceilings and that hangers will develop their full strength.

1. Furnish concrete inserts and other devises indicated to other trades for installation in advance of time needed for coordination and construction.

• INSTALLING STEEL FRAMING, GENERAL

A. Installation Standards: Install steel framing according to one of the following standards:

1. ASTM C 754 "Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to

Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products", and ASTM C 840 "Standard

Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board" requirements that apply to framing installation.

B. Install supplementary framing, blocking, and bracing at terminations in gypsum board assemblies to support fixtures, equipment services, heavy trim, grab bars, toilet accessories, furnishings, or similar construction. Comply with details indicated and with gypsum board manufacturer's written recommendations or, if none available, with United States Gypsum's "Gypsum

Construction Handbook" or manual produced by another gypsum manufacturer association recognized and approved by the COR.

• INSTALLING STEEL SUSPENDED CEILING AND SOFFIT FRAMING

A. Suspend ceiling hangers from building structure as follows:

1. Install hangers plumb and free from contact with insulation or other objects within ceiling plenum that are not part of supporting structural or ceiling suspension system. Splay hangers only where required to miss obstructions and offset resulting horizontal forces by bracing, countersplaying, or other equally effective means.

2. Where width of ducts and other construction within ceiling plenum produces hanger spacings that interfere with the location of hangers required to support standard suspension system members, install supplemental suspension members and hangers in form of trapezes or equivalent devices. Size supplemental suspension members and hangers to support ceiling loads within performance limits established by referenced standards.

3. Secure wire hangers by looping and wire-tying, either directly to structures or to inserts, eyescrews, or other devices and fasteners that are secure and appropriate for substrate, and in a manner that will not cause them to deteriorate or otherwise fail.

4. Secure hangers to structure, including intermediate framing members, by attaching to inserts, eyescrews, or other devices and fasteners that are secure and appropriate for structure and hanger, and in a manner that will not cause hangers to deteriorate or otherwise fail.

5. Do not support ceilings directly from permanent metal forms. Furnish cast-in-place hanger inserts that extend through forms.

B. Sway-brace suspended steel framing with hangers used for support.

C. For exterior soffits, install cross bracing and framing to resist wind uplift.

D. Screw furring to wood framing.

E. Wire-tie or clip furring channels to supports, as required to comply with requirements for assemblies indicated.

F. Install suspended steel framing components in sizes and spacings indicated, but not less than that required by the referenced steel framing and installation standards.

1. Hangers: 1219 mm o.c.

2. Carrying Channels (Main Runners): 1219 mm o.c.

3. Furring Channels (Furring Members): 610 mm o.c.

G. Grid Suspension System: Attach perimeter wall track or angle where grid suspension system meets vertical surfaces. Mechanically join main beam and cross-furring members to each other and butt-cut to fit into wall track.

• INSTALLING STEEL PARTITION AND SOFFIT FRAMING

A. Install tracks (runners) at floors, ceilings, and structural walls and columns where gypsum board assemblies abut other construction.

1. Where studs are installed directly against exterior walls, install asphalt-felt or foam-gasket isolation strip between studs and wall.

B. Installation Tolerance: Install each steel framing and furring member so fastening surfaces vary not more than 3 mm from the plane formed by the faces of adjacent framing.

C. Extend partition framing full height to structural supports or substrates above suspended ceilings, except where partitions are indicated to terminate at suspended ceilings. Continue framing over frames for doors and openings and frame around ducts penetrating partitions above ceiling to provide support for gypsum board.

1. Cut studs 13 mm short of full height to provide perimeter relief.

2. For fire-resistance-rated and STC-rated partitions that extend to the underside of floor/roof slabs and decks or other continuous solid-structure surfaces to obtain ratings, install framing around structural and other members extending below floor/roof slabs and decks, as needed to support gypsum board closures and to make partitions continuous from floor to underside of solid structure.

a. Terminate partition framing at suspended ceilings where indicated.

D. Install steel studs and furring at the following spacings:

1. Single-Layer Construction: 406 mm o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

2. Multilayer Construction: 610 mm o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

3. Cementitious Backer Units: 406 mm o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

E. Install steel studs so flanges point in the same direction and leading edge or end of each panel can be attached to open (unsupported) edges of stud flanges first.

F. Frame door openings to comply with GA-600 and with gypsum board manufacturer's applicable written recommendations, unless otherwise indicated. Screw vertical studs at jambs to jamb anchor clips on door frames; install runner track section (for cripple studs) at head and secure to jamb studs.

1. Install two studs at each jamb, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Install cripple studs at head adjacent to each jamb stud, with a minimum 13-mm clearance from jamb stud to allow for installation of control joint.

3. Extend jamb studs through suspended ceilings and attach to underside of floor or roof structure above.

G. Frame openings other than door openings the same as required for door openings, unless otherwise indicated. Install framing below sills of openings to match framing required above door heads.

• APPLYING AND FINISHING PANELS, GENERAL

A. Gypsum Board Application and Finishing Standards: Comply with one of the following:

1. ASTM C 840 "Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board" and GA-216 "Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board" published by the Gypsum Association.

B. Install sound attenuation blankets before installing gypsum panels, unless blankets are readily installed after panels have been installed on one side.

C. Install ceiling board panels across framing to minimize the number of abutting end joints and to avoid abutting end joints in the central area of each ceiling. Stagger abutting end joints of adjacent panels not less than one framing member.

D. Install gypsum panels with face side out. Butt panels together for a light contact at edges and ends with not more than 1.5 mm of open space between panels. Do not force into place.

E. Locate edge and end joints over supports, except in ceiling applications where intermediate supports or gypsum board back-blocking is provided behind end joints. Do not place tapered edges against cut edges or ends. Stagger vertical joints on opposite sides of partitions. Do not make joints other than control joints at corners of framed openings.

F. Attach gypsum panels to steel studs so leading edge or end of each panel is attached to open

(unsupported) edges of stud flanges first.

G. Attach gypsum panels to framing provided at openings and cutouts.

H. Do not attach gypsum panels across the flat grain of wide-dimension lumber, including floor joists and headers. Float gypsum panels over these members using resilient channels, or provide control joints to counteract wood shrinkage.

I. Form control and expansion joints with space between edges of adjoining gypsum panels.

J. Cover both faces of steel stud partition framing with gypsum panels in concealed spaces (above ceilings, etc.), except in chases braced internally.

1. Unless concealed application is indicated or required for sound, fire, air, or smoke ratings, coverage may be accomplished with scraps of not less than 0.7 sq. m in area.

2. Fit gypsum panels around ducts, pipes, and conduits.

3. Where partitions intersect open concrete coffers, concrete joists, and other structural members projecting below underside of floor/roof slabs and decks, cut gypsum panels to fit profile formed by coffers, joists, and other structural members; allow 6.4- to 9.5-mm-wide joints to install sealant.

K. Isolate perimeter of non-load-bearing gypsum board partitions at structural abutments, except floors. Provide 6.4- to 12.7-mm-wide spaces at these locations, and trim edges with U-bead edge trim where edges of gypsum panels are exposed. Seal joints between edges and abutting structural surfaces with acoustical sealant.

L. Floating Construction: Where feasible, including where recommended in writing by manufacturer, install gypsum panels over wood framing, with floating internal corner construction.

M. STC-Rated Assemblies: Seal construction at perimeters, behind control and expansion joints, and at openings and penetrations with a continuous bead of acoustical sealant. Install acoustical sealant at both faces of partitions at perimeters and through penetrations. Comply with

ASTM C 919 and manufacturer's written recommendations, for locating edge trim and closing off sound-flanking paths around or through gypsum board assemblies, including sealing partitions above acoustical ceilings:

1. ASTM C 919 "Standard Practice for Use of Sealants in Acoustical Applications."

N. Space fasteners in gypsum panels according to referenced gypsum board application and finishing standard and manufacturer's written recommendations.

O. Exterior Soffits and Ceilings: Apply exterior gypsum soffit board panels perpendicular to supports, with end joints staggered and located over supports.

1. Install with 6.4-mm open space where panels abut other construction or structural penetrations.

2. Fasten with corrosion-resistant screws.

P. Tile Backing Panels:

1. Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board: Install at showers, tubs, and where indicated.

Install with 6.4-mm gap where panels abut other construction or penetrations.

2. Glass-Mat, Water-Resistant Backing Panel: Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions and install at showers, tubs, and where indicated and locations indicated to receive tile. Install with 6.4-mm gap where panels abut other construction or penetrations.

3. Cementitious Backer Units: ANSI A108.11, at showers, tubs, and where indicated or locations indicated to receive tile.

4. Areas Not Subject to Wetting: Install standard gypsum wallboard panels to produce a flat surface except at showers, tubs, and other locations indicated to receive water-resistant panels.

5. Where tile backing panels abut other types of panels in the same plane, shim surfaces to produce a uniform plane across panel surfaces.

• INSTALLING TRIM ACCESSORIES

A. General: For trim with back flanges intended for fasteners, attach to framing with same fasteners used for panels. Otherwise, attach trim according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Control Joints: Install control joints according to ASTM C 840 and in specific locations approved by COR Representative for visual effect.

1. ASTM C 840 "Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board."

• FINISHING GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

A. General: Treat gypsum board joints, interior angles, edge trim, control joints, penetrations, fastener heads, surface defects, and elsewhere as required to prepare gypsum board surfaces for decoration. Promptly remove residual joint compound from adjacent surfaces.

B. Prefill open joints, rounded or beveled edges, and damaged surface areas.

C. Apply joint tape over gypsum board joints, except those with trim having flanges not intended for tape.

D. Gypsum Board Finish Levels: Finish panels to levels indicated below, according to the following standards, for locations indicated:

1. ASTM C 840 "Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board."

a. Level 1: Embed tape at joints in ceiling plenum areas and concealed areas unless a higher level of finish is required for fire-resistance-rated assemblies and sound-rated assemblies.

b. Level 2: Embed tape and apply separate first coat of joint compound to tape, fasteners, and trim flanges where panels are substrate for tile or panels are substrate for acoustical tile.

c. Level 3 is suitable for surfaces receiving medium- or heavy-textured finishes before painting or heavy wallcoverings where lighting conditions are not critical.

d. Level 3: Embed tape and apply separate first and fill coats of joint compound to tape, fasteners, and trim flanges.

e. Level 4 is suitable for surfaces receiving light-textured finish wallcoverings and flat paints. It is generally the standard exposed finish, including for most surfaces in office buildings such as general office spaces and the Consular Waiting Area, and for most surfaces in residences other than representational spaces. Refer to Level 5 requirements for applicability of high-quality gypsum board finish.

f. Level 4: Embed tape and apply separate first, fill, and finish coats of joint compound to tape, fasteners, and trim flanges at panel surfaces that will be exposed to view, unless otherwise indicated.

g. Level 5 is suitable for surfaces receiving gloss and semigloss enamels and surfaces subject to severe lighting. It is considered a high-quality gypsum board finish.

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