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This federal solicitation package includes specifications for resilient sheet flooring and welded seam sheet flooring installation services. The project involves renovating buildings 3A and 3B at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, including general construction, alterations, equipment installation, and interior finishes. The estimated construction cost range is $10-20 million. Interested SDVOSB contractors must be verified on VetBiz.gov and registered on SAM.gov and DOL.gov/VETS. A pre-bid site visit will be held on June 9, 2021, and questions are due by June 17, 2021. Sealed bids must be submitted by July 14, 2021 to be considered for this 100% SDVOSB set-aside contract awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Bldg. 500 – Renovate 3B Project No. 613-19-101 05-01-18

09 65 16 - 1 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

SECTION 09 65 16

RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Welded seam sheet flooring (WSF) with heat welded seams and integral flash cove base.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Adhesive VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

REQUIREMENTS.

B. Color, Pattern and Texture: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

C. Resilient Base over Base of Lockers, Equipment and Casework: Section

09 65 13, RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D4259-88(2012) - Abrading Concrete.

2. E648-15e1 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of

Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

3. E662-15a - Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of

Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.

4. F1303-04(2014) - Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing.

5. F1860-14 - Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing.

C. International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI):

1. 310.2R-13 - Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays, and Concrete Repair.

D. SCS Global Services (SCS):

1. FloorScore.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Application Installation instructions.

3. Warranty.

C. Samples:

09 65 16 - 2 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

1. Sheet material, 38 mm by 300 mm (1-1/2 inch by 12 inch), of each color and pattern with welded seam using specified welding rod

300 mm (12 inches) square for each type, pattern and color.

2. Cap strip and fillet strip, 300 mm (12 inches) for integral base.

3. Shop Drawings and Certificates: Layout of joints showing patterns where joints are expressed, and type and location of obscure type joints. Indicate orientation of directional patterns.

4. Certificates: Quality Control Certificate Submittals and lists specified in paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS.

5. Edge strips: 150 mm (6 inches) long each type.

6. Primer: Pint container, each type.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:

a. Sheet Flooring: Submit FloorScore label.

b. Identify volatile organic compound types and quantities.

E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

1. Heat welded seaming is manufacturer's prescribed method of installation.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

2. Installer with project experience list.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A company specializing in installation with minimum three (3) years’ experience and employs experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currently hold, an INSTALL

Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program.

1. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products and is approved by the manufacturer. Installer shall have satisfactory service on a minimum of five similar installations.

C. Furnish product type materials from the same production run.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

09 65 16 - 3 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Work Area Ambient Temperature Range: Minimum 18 to 38 degrees C (65 to 100 degrees F) continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation. Maintain room temperature above 18 degrees C

(65 degrees F) after installation.

2. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet construction is completed, dried, and cured.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: In accordance with contract.

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant resilient sheet flooring against material and manufacturing defects.

1. Warranty Period: Limited 12-year commercial warranty.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Sheet Flooring:

1. Critical Radiant Flux: ASTM E648; 0.45 watts per sq.cm or more, Class I.

2. Smoke Density: ASTM E662; less than 450.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide vinyl sheet color and pattern from one production run.

C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Flooring Adhesives and Sealants.

09 65 16 - 4 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

b. Vinyl Sheet Flooring.

2.3 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

A. Resilient Sheet Flooring (RSF): ASTM F1303; Type II, Grade 1, vinyl, with backing.

1. Wear Surface: Smooth.

2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 0.51 mm (0.020 inches).

3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).

B. Sheet Size: Provide maximum size sheet produced by manufacturer to minimize joints.

1. Minimum Width: 1200 mm (48 inches).

2.4 WELDED SEAM SHEET FLOORING

A. Welded Seam Sheet Flooring (WSF): ASTM F1860; rubber, with backing.

1. Wear Surface: Smooth.

2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm (0.040 inches).

3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).

B. Sheet Size: Provide maximum size sheet produced by manufacturer to minimize joints.

1. Minimum Width: 1200 mm (48 inches).

2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm (0.040 inches)

3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).

2.5 ACCESSORIES

A. Welding Rod: Flooring manufacturer's standard, in color matching field color of sheet flooring. Refer to 09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Adhesives: Water resistant type recommended by flooring manufacturer to suit application.

C. Base Accessories:

1. Fillet Strip: 19 mm (3/4 inch) radius fillet strip compatible with flooring material.

2. Cap Strip: /J-Shape extruded flanged reducer strip compatible with flooring material approximately 25 mm (1 inch) exposed height with

13 mm (1/2 inch) flange.

D. Leveling Compound:

1. Provide cementitious type with latex or polyvinyl acetate resins additive.

E. Primer:

1. Type recommended by adhesive or flooring manufacturer.

F. Edge Strips:

09 65 16 - 5 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

1. Extruded aluminum, mill finish, mechanically cleaned.

2. 28 mm (1-l/8 inch) wide, 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, bevel one edge to

3 mm (1/8 inch) thick.

3. Drill and counter sink edge strips for flat head screws. Space holes near ends and approximately 225 mm (9 inches) on center.

4. Fasteners: Stainless steel, type to suit application.

G. Sealant:

1. As specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

2. Compatible with flooring.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Remove existing sheet flooring to permit new installation.

1. Do not use solvents for removing adhesives.

2. Dispose of removed materials.

D. Ensure interior finish work such as plastering, drywall finishing, concrete, epoxy terrazzo, ceiling work, and painting work is complete and dry before installation.

1. Complete mechanical, electrical, and other work above ceiling line.

2. Ensure heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are installed and operating in order to maintain temperature and humidity requirements.

E. Correct substrate deficiencies.

1. Fill cracks, pits, and dents with leveling compound.

2. Grind, sand, or cut away protrusions. Grind high spots.

3. Level flooring substrate to 3 mm (1/8 inch) maximum variation.

F. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

1. Mechanically clean concrete floor substrate according to ASTM D4259.

2. Surface Profile: ICRI 310.2R CSP 3 to CSP 4.

G. Perform flooring manufacturer’s recommended bond, substrate moisture content, and pH tests.

H. Broom or vacuum clean substrates immediately before flooring installation.

I. Primer: Apply primer according to manufacturer’s instructions.

09 65 16 - 6 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF FLOORING

A. Flooring Layout:

1. Arrange pattern in one direction with side joints pattern matched.

2. Extend flooring wall-to-wall, under cabinets, casework, laboratory and pharmacy furniture, and other equipment for seamless flooring installation.

3. Arrange sheets to minimize seams.

4. Locate seams in inconspicuous and low traffic areas, minimum 150 mm

(6 inches) away from parallel joints in flooring substrates.

B. Match edges of flooring for color shading and pattern at seams.

C. Install flooring flush with adjacent floor finishes.

D. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings.

E. Install flooring fully adhered to substrate.

1. Air pockets or loose edges are not acceptable.

2. Trim sheet materials tight to flooring penetrations; seal joints at pipe with waterproof sealant specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT

SEALANTS.

F. Butt joints tight, without gaps and bulges.

G. Installation of Edge Strips:

1. Install edge strips at flooring terminations and transitions to other floor finishes.

2. Locate edge strips under center lines of doors unless otherwise indicated.

3. Set edge strips in adhesive and mechanically fasten to substrate.

3.4 INTEGRAL COVE BASE INSTALLATION

A. Set preformed fillet strip at floor intersection with walls and other vertical surfaces.

B. Extend flooring over fillet strip and 150 mm (6 inches) up wall surface.

C. Corners shall be boot cut.

09 65 16 - 7 Submission Bid Documents July 16, 2020

D. Form straight or radius internal and external corners to suit

Application.

E. Adhere base to wall surface.

F. Terminate base exposed top edge with cap strip. Seal cap strip to wall with sealant.

G. Weld joints as specified for flooring.

3.5 HEAT WELDING

A. Heat weld joints of flooring and base using welding rod.

B. Rout joint, insert welding rod into routed space, and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

1. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.

B. Clean and polish materials.

C. Vacuum floor thoroughly.

D. Perform initial maintenance according to flooring manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Delay washing flooring until adhesive is fully set and welded joints can contain wash water.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect flooring from traffic and construction operations.

B. Keep traffic off sheet flooring for minimum 24 hours after installation.

C. Cover flooring with reinforced kraft paper, and plywood or hardboard.

D. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

E. Repair damage.

F. Refer to manufacturer’s care and maintenance instructions.

- - E N D - -

PART 1 -
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1.
1. Welded seam sheet flooring (WSF) with heat welded seams and integral flash cove base.
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A.
A. Adhesive VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
B. Color, Pattern and Texture: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
C. Resilient Base over Base of Lockers, Equipment and Casework: Section 09 65 13, RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES.
1.1
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. D4259-88(2012) - Abrading Concrete.
2. E648-15e1 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
3. E662-15a - Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.
4. F1303-04(2014) - Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing.
5. F1860-14 - Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing.
A.
C. International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI):
1. 310.2R-13 - Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays, and Concrete Repair.
D. SCS Global Services (SCS):
1. FloorScore.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.
B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
2. Application Installation instructions.
3. Warranty.
C. Samples:
1. Sheet material, 38 mm by 300 mm (1-1/2 inch by 12 inch), of each color and pattern with welded seam using specified welding rod 300 mm (12 inches) square for each type, pattern and color.
2. Cap strip and fillet strip, 300 mm (12 inches) for integral base.
3. Shop Drawings and Certificates: Layout of joints showing patterns where joints are expressed, and type and location of obscure type joints. Indicate orientation of directional patterns.
4. Certificates: Quality Control Certificate Submittals and lists specified in paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS.
5. Edge strips: 150 mm (6 inches) long each type.
6. Primer: Pint container, each type.
D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:
1.
1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:
a. Sheet Flooring: Submit FloorScore label.
b. Identify volatile organic compound types and quantities.
E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.
1. Heat welded seaming is manufacturer's prescribed method of installation.
F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Manufacturer with project experience list.
2. Installer with project experience list.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A company specializing in installation with minimum three (3) years’ experience and employs experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currently hold, an INSTALL Certification, or a certification from a comp...
1. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
B. Installer Qualifications:
1.
1. Regularly installs specified products and is approved by the manufacturer. Installer shall have satisfactory service on a minimum of five similar installations.
A.
A.
C. Furnish product type materials from the same production run.
1.6 DELIVERY
A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.
B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.
C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.
1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.
B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.
1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Environment:
1. Work Area Ambient Temperature Range: Minimum 18 to 38 degrees C (65 to 100 degrees F) continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation. Maintain room temperature above 18 degrees C (65 degrees F) after installation.
2. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet construction is completed, dried, and cured.
1.9 WARRANTY
A.
A. Construction Warranty: In accordance with contract.
A.
B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant resilient sheet flooring against material and manufacturing defects.
1.
1. Warranty Period: Limited 12-year commercial warranty.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
A. Sheet Flooring:
1. Critical Radiant Flux: ASTM E648; 0.45 watts per sq.cm or more, Class I.
2. Smoke Density: ASTM E662; less than 450.
2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL
A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide vinyl sheet color and pattern from one production run.
C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:
1.
1.
1.
1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:
a. Flooring Adhesives and Sealants.
b. Vinyl Sheet Flooring.
2.3 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A. Resilient Sheet Flooring (RSF): ASTM F1303; Type II, Grade 1, vinyl, with backing.
1. Wear Surface: Smooth.
2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 0.51 mm (0.020 inches).
3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).
B. Sheet Size: Provide maximum size sheet produced by manufacturer to minimize joints.
1. Minimum Width: 1200 mm (48 inches).
2.4 WELDED SEAM SHEET FLOORING
A.
A. Welded Seam Sheet Flooring (WSF): ASTM F1860; rubber, with backing.
1. Wear Surface: Smooth.
2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm (0.040 inches).
3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).
B. Sheet Size: Provide maximum size sheet produced by manufacturer to minimize joints.
1. Minimum Width: 1200 mm (48 inches).
2. Wear Layer Thickness: Minimum 1.0 mm (0.040 inches)
3. Total Thickness: 2 mm (0.080 inches).
1.1
2.5 ACCESSORIES
A.
A. Welding Rod: Flooring manufacturer's standard, in color matching field color of sheet flooring. Refer to 09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Adhesives: Water resistant type recommended by flooring manufacturer to suit application.
C. Base Accessories:
1. Fillet Strip: 19 mm (3/4 inch) radius fillet strip compatible with flooring material.
2. Cap Strip: /J-Shape extruded flanged reducer strip compatible with flooring material approximately 25 mm (1 inch) exposed height with 13 mm (1/2 inch) flange.
D. Leveling Compound:
1. Provide cementitious type with latex or polyvinyl acetate resins additive.
E. Primer:
1. Type recommended by adhesive or flooring manufacturer.
F. Edge Strips:
1. Extruded aluminum, mill finish, mechanically cleaned.
2. 28 mm (1-l/8 inch) wide, 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, bevel one edge to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick.
3. Drill and counter sink edge strips for flat head screws. Space holes near ends and approximately 225 mm (9 inches) on center.
4. Fasteners: Stainless steel, type to suit application.
G. Sealant:
1. As specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
2. Compatible with flooring.
PART 1 -
PART 1 -
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.
A.
C. Remove existing sheet flooring to permit new installation.
1. Do not use solvents for removing adhesives.
2. Dispose of removed materials.
D. Ensure interior finish work such as plastering, drywall finishing, concrete, epoxy terrazzo, ceiling work, and painting work is complete and dry before installation.
1. Complete mechanical, electrical, and other work above ceiling line.
2. Ensure heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are installed and operating in order to maintain temperature and humidity requirements.
E. Correct substrate deficiencies.
1. Fill cracks, pits, and dents with leveling compound.
2. Grind, sand, or cut away protrusions. Grind high spots.
3. Level flooring substrate to 3 mm (1/8 inch) maximum variation.
F. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.
1. Mechanically clean concrete floor substrate according to ASTM D4259.
2. Surface Profile: ICRI 310.2R CSP 3 to CSP 4.
G. Perform flooring manufacturer’s recommended bond, substrate moisture content, and pH tests.
H. Broom or vacuum clean substrates immediately before flooring installation.
I. Primer: Apply primer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.
1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF FLOORING
A. Flooring Layout:
1. Arrange pattern in one direction with side joints pattern matched.
2. Extend flooring wall-to-wall, under cabinets, casework, laboratory and pharmacy furniture, and other equipment for seamless flooring installation.
3. Arrange sheets to minimize seams.
4. Locate seams in inconspicuous and low traffic areas, minimum 150 mm (6 inches) away from parallel joints in flooring substrates.
B. Match edges of flooring for color shading and pattern at seams.
C. Install flooring flush with adjacent floor finishes.
D. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings.
E. Install flooring fully adhered to substrate.
1. Air pockets or loose edges are not acceptable.
2. Trim sheet materials tight to flooring penetrations; seal joints at pipe with waterproof sealant specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
F. Butt joints tight, without gaps and bulges.
G. Installation of Edge Strips:
1. Install edge strips at flooring terminations and transitions to other floor finishes.
2. Locate edge strips under center lines of doors unless otherwise indicated.
3. Set edge strips in adhesive and mechanically fasten to substrate.
3.4 INTEGRAL COVE BASE INSTALLATION
A. Set preformed fillet strip at floor intersection with walls and other vertical surfaces.
B. Extend flooring over fillet strip and 150 mm (6 inches) up wall surface.
C. Corners shall be boot cut.
D. Form straight or radius internal and external corners to suit Application.
E. Adhere base to wall surface.
F. Terminate base exposed top edge with cap strip. Seal cap strip to wall with sealant.
G. Weld joints as specified for flooring.
3.5 HEAT WELDING
A. Heat weld joints of flooring and base using welding rod.
B. Rout joint, insert welding rod into routed space, and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.
1. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
3.6 CLEANING
A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.
B. Clean and polish materials.
C. Vacuum floor thoroughly.
D. Perform initial maintenance according to flooring manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Delay washing flooring until adhesive is fully set and welded joints can contain wash water.
3.7 PROTECTION
A. Protect flooring from traffic and construction operations.
B. Keep traffic off sheet flooring for minimum 24 hours after installation.
C. Cover flooring with reinforced kraft paper, and plywood or hardboard.
D. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.
E. Repair damage.
A.
A.
F. Refer to manufacturer’s care and maintenance instructions.

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