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SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

TRN2130893B1

Exterior Painting of the Downtown Mass Transit Terminal Building (FTA)

1. General

1.1. The Broward County Transportation Department (BCT) is seeking a Contractor to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and other items required to pressure clean, caulk, and paint the exterior of the BCT Downtown Mass Transit Terminal Building located at 101 NW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

1.2. Pressure Cleaning

1.2.1. Contractor is to pressure clean/wash the following surfaces to be painted:

1.2.1.1. All exterior stucco of building.

1.2.1.2. Ceilings, I beams, and columns.

1.2.1.3. Solid metal doors, conduit, and pipes.

1.2.1.4. All areas mentioned above.

1.3. Areas to be Caulked

1.3.1. Where needed, exterior doors, around the door frame, must be caulked before painting to provide a smooth, seamless finish and prevent moisture damage.

1.3.2. Hand scrape, remove all old caulking throughout facility and apply new at all 90-degree angles and voids.

1.4. Painting Scope

1.4.1. Ceilings, I beams, conduit, all pipes in ceilings.

1.4.2. Columns, lane divider walls.

1.4.3. Metal handrail connected to divider walls.

1.4.4. All pedestrian doors and frames.

2. Preparations Prior to Commencing Work

2.1. Contractor shall provide protection to the structures, surfaces, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, roads, vehicles, trees, shrubbery, plants, landscaping, and any other facility property in the areas of work which are subject to damage during the work.

2.2. Contractor shall remove and reinstall all hardware and accessories such as plates, lighting, fixtures, hinges, etc., that are not to be painted or provide surface protection prior to surface preparation or painting unless otherwise specified and/or agreed upon by the BCT Project Manager.

2.3. Contractor must reinstall any fixtures and/or equipment that requires removal or relocation in order to complete the work; all items are to be reinstalled in their original locations and shall be in an equal or better condition than prior to the removal or relocation of the item(s).

2.4. Contractor shall post and maintain “Wet Paint” signs to protect newly painted finishes and/or post and maintain any signs, notices, barricades, and other safeguards required by law, ordinance, or in Contractor’s good judgement.

2.5. Lifts/Booms: Contractor shall be responsible for all aerial lifts deemed necessary to perform the job, to properly reach all areas to be pressure cleaned and painted. They are to be properly stored at the end of each workday.

2.6. BROWARD COUNTY TRANSIT: Will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged equipment of the Contractor. Contractor shall bear the responsibility of this mishap shall it occur.

2.7. Pressure cleaning:

2.7.1. All surfaces will be pressured cleaned at a minimum of 4000psi. Any loose paint or caulk that remains after pressure cleaning must be scraped clean and all materials/debris shall be cleaned or picked up and properly disposed of.

2.8. Repair of cracks in masonry:

2.8.1. All cracks in masonry are to be scraped clean of debris and filled with vertical wall patch or pre-mixed stucco patch. Patches will be applied liberally around cracked areas to ensure correct coverage and eliminate shrinkage.

2.8.2. When repairing cracks in masonry, Contractor is to match the existing texture as much as possible.

2.9. Surfaces to be primed and sealed prior to painting:

2.9.1. All metal surfaces (doors, drip caps,) where paint has peeled will be scraped/sanded and primed with Sherwin Williams Pro-Cryl Primer or County-approved equal.

2.9.2. All previously painted stucco surfaces will receive one coat of Sherwin Williams Loxon Clear Sealer or County-approved equal applied by sprayer at the rate of 250 sq. ft. per gallon.

2.9.3. Stucco patches are also to receive one coat of Sherwin Williams Loxon Hot Stucco Primer or County-approved equal.

2.10. County may consider products as “equivalent or better,” in the discretion of County’s Project

Manager. The Contractor shall submit the product data sheet and any supporting documentation related to data on the product being requested as approved equal, along with warranty information. The approval or acceptance of “equivalent or better” will be in County’s sole discretion. Unapproved substitutes of any kind will not be permitted. If materials identified as mandatory are not available, the Contractor shall notify County’s Project Manager and shall not commence work with the substitute without prior written approval from County.

3. Paint Application

3.1. Color selection shall be determined by County’s Project Manager.

3.1.1. Color samples will be applied to the building surface prior to the start of the project for approval.

3.1.2. Once colors are determined, color swatches will be made and signed off on by the County’s Project Manager.

3.2. Stucco and Masonry Surfaces:

3.2.1. All stucco and masonry surfaces will have one finish coat of Sherwin Williams Super Paint or approved equal applied by sprayer where applicable at the rate of 250 sq ft per gallon. All areas where sprayers cannot be used, paint will be applied by brush and hand roller.

3.3. Metal/Aluminum Surfaces:

3.3.1. All metal surfaces (doors and handrails) will have one finish coat of Sherwin Williams SherCryl Paint or approved equal applied by sprayer, brush, or roller at the rate of 225- 250 sq ft per gallon.

4. County Responsibilities:

4.1. The County will provide water and electricity as necessary for Contractor to perform the services required at County’s cost. Contractor is permitted at its cost to use small portable gas generators as necessary to power up their equipment in places where power may not be readily available.

Contractor is solely liable for all safety-related issues or mishaps pertaining to their equipment.

4.2. County is responsible for the removal of plants and personal items located in areas that will interfere with the painting/pressure cleaning process (e.g., driveways, walkways, etc.). If any of these items are damaged or broken, the Contractor will not be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of these items.

5. Contractor Responsibilities:

5.1. Contractor must provide adequate supervision and inspections to ensure competence and safety of work performance.

5.2. Contractor shall be responsible for quality of work and cause the least possible interference with normal operations.

5.3. Contractor shall supply his own mobile trailer to store paint, equipment, and materials needed to perform the work. BCT will assign parking spaces. All ladders and equipment that cannot fit in the trailer provided by the Contractor will be safely secured at the end of each workday.

5.4. All work under the painting scope of work will be performed by employees of the Contractor. No subcontracting of any portion of the painting scope of work is permitted.

5.5. Prior to the start of work, the Contract must check with the County’s and City of Fort Lauderdale’s building department to determine if permits are needed. Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits (if needed). All permit costs must be included in Contractor’s response to this solicitation.

5.6. Contractor shall comply with all Fire and OSHA safety regulations throughout the project’s duration.

Fernandez, Yanell Painting Unlimited Class PU and Painting Contractor Class P License has been pre-empted by the state on 6/30/25.

5.7. Contractor shall notify County’s Project Manager in writing at least one (1) week in advance of starting the painting/pressure cleaning process so that BCT staff can move their cars and all necessary items on the property and walkways that will interfere with the painting/pressure cleaning process.

5.8. Contractor shall furnish County’s Project Manager a written list of preexisting conditions and defects located at the work site. Contractor and a representative from BCT will conduct an inspection of any damage or condition identified by Contractor before any work is started.

Contractor’s failure to identify any condition or defect on this list will be treated as conclusive that no such damage or condition existed.

5.9. Contractor shall take all precautions not to damage or break roof tiles or shingles. In the event a tile is damaged, or broken Contractor will repair the tile with tile caulk/adhesive. The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused by their employees. The Contractor is not responsible for preexisting roof leaks or damage to tiles or shingles.

5.10. Once the work has started Contractor shall continuously proceed and perform necessary duties until the project is completed.

5.11. Contractor shall notify County’s Project Manager when the work is completed and ready for final inspection. Contractor shall perform a joint inspection with County’s Project Manager. After the final inspection, the Project Manager will accept the work if the Contractor has satisfactorily:

5.11.1. Corrected all deficiencies observed during the final joint inspection and no new deficiencies have been observed;

5.11.2. Removed and discarded all “Wet Paint” signs no later than one (1) day after completion of painting;

5.11.3. Cleaned glass, windows, doors, fixtures, and any paint-spattered surfaces at

Contractor’s own expense. Removal of spattered paint shall be by proper methods of washing and scraping, using care not to scratch or otherwise damage finished surfaces;

5.11.4. Corrected all work rejected by County, or work failing to conform to the requirements of the specifications, within five (5) business days after notification by the County.

Contractor bears all costs of correcting such rejected work, including additional testing, inspections required, and/or compensation for County services and expenses made necessary thereby.

6. Timely Completion of Work

6.1. All work will be scheduled with and through County’s Project Manager to ensure minimal disruption to bus service for BCT customers. Contractor will provide a detailed work schedule, including dates, times of scheduled work, and estimated completion dates, for review by County’s Project Manager. This schedule will enable BCT to coordinate with its Bus Operations Division to properly secure the areas being worked on. However, workdays may vary and working on weekends may be required.

6.2. Contractor shall commence work once a start time and work schedule is agreed upon. Contractor shall work diligently, professionally, and in a workmanlike fashion to complete the project in a timely fashion. Contractor will not be responsible for delays beyond his control such as weather, or other acts of nature, but should plan accordingly as the weather permits and notify County’s Project Manager of any work that can or will not take place due to acts of nature.

7. Cleanliness

7.1. The Contractor shall perform all clean-up activities at no additional cost to County. Work areas shall be cleaned and product-free upon completion of each area and upon completion of each workday.

7.2. All areas of the grounds, buildings, windows, parking lots, cars and patios shall be left clean of any overspray, paint drippings and splatter. All shrubbery and trees shall be protected when possible.

8. Warranty

8.1. All exterior painting work, including surface preparation, application of paint, finishes, and associated workmanship, shall be performed in accordance with industry standards. Contractor guarantees the paint and workmanship against peeling, blistering, cracking, chalking beyond normal weathering, excessive fading, or other failures attributable to defective materials or workmanship for a period of 5 years.

9. Security Access

9.1. If it is necessary, the Contractor will register his staff with security so they can gain access to the property.

10. Invoicing and Payments

10.1. After County’s final acceptance of all work, Contractor shall submit a legible copy of their invoice to County before payment(s) can be made. At a minimum, the invoice must provide the following information:

10.1.1. Contractor’s Name, Address, Email, and Phone number.

10.1.2. County Purchase Order Number.

10.1.3. Contractor’s invoice number and date of invoice.

10.1.4. Location and date of work completed for billing.

10.1.5. Total amount due (excluding Sales Tax).

END OF SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS