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STATEMENT OF PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS SOW

3B Education Suite Carpet Tile Replacement

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

GENERAL:

Vendor to supply carpet tile and wall base only (no installation) for an in-house 3B Education Suite renovation project at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Description of Products:

1. 9,000sf of Tarkett Maelstrom Stormtrooper 2’ x 2’ carpet tile, or equal.

2. 5,000lf of 4-1/2” architectural wall base

Carpet Product Requirements:

a. FIBER specs: NO HYBRIDS A. Nylon Fiber 100% type 6 B. 100% solution dyed C. Fiber: Cationic fiber (permanent inherent stain resistors; NO Topical treatments allowed).

E. Fiber Modification Ratio: Less than or equal to 2.2 F. Gage/Gauge: min of 5/64 G. Density Factor: minimum 6,000 oz/cu yard minimum H. Stitches per inch: 9.9 I. Face Weight: minimum 14 ounce

Secondary Backing – ATTACHED CUSHION CHARACTERISTICS

1. Primary Backing: Synthetic Non-Woven.

1. Secondary Backing: attached Closed-Cell Cushion

1. Cushion Type: Closed Cell Cushion

1. Cushion Weight (ASTM D-1667): 35.5 oz/sq yd

1. Cushion Thickness (ASTM D-1667): 0.156”

1. Cushion Density (ASTM D-1667): 18.5 lbs/cu ft +/- 5%

1. Cushion Compression Set (ASTM D-1667): Max. 10%

1. Cushion Compression Force Deflection (ASTM D-1667): Min. 5 psi @ 25%; Max. 25 psi @ 25%

1. Fiberglass Reinforced.

1. Impermeable to moisture.

1. Face yarn fully fused to secondary backing system that will not delaminate

1. Delamination: No delamination per ASTM D3936

1. Product must not contain pesticides (US EPA Registered Antimicrobials). Installation adhesives are exempt from this section.

1. Total minimum Recycled Content: 24.8%

Sustainability Compliance:

• Low VOCs –FloorScore® and GREENGUARD Certified

• Asbestos and heavy-metal free materials

• Contains product specific pre- and postconsumer content

• 100% Recyclable

• Contribute to LEED® Credits

• Made in the USA

• Relatively Maintenance Free. No stripping, waxing or special coatings required beyond manufacturer’s finish.

Wall Base Product Requirements:

a. Coved Wall Base at 4-1/2” high

b. 0.125 thickness

c. Provide base in 120’ rolls, NOT 4’ strips

d. Meets or exceeds the performance requirements for resistance to heat/light aging, chemicals, and dimensional stability when tested to the methods, as described, in ASTM F-1861

e. Flexibility: ASTM F 137 - Will not crack, break, or show any signs of fatigue when bent around a 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter cylinder.

f. Resistance to Light: ASTM F 1515 – Passes ΔE ≤ 8.0

g. Fire Resistance (ASTM E 648/NFPA 253) Critical Radiant Flux: Class 1 (Minimum 0.45 W/cm22)

h. Flame Spread / Smoke Development (ASTM E 84/NFPA 255): Class B, < 450 2.6. Chemical Resistance (ASTM F 925): Passed - 5% Acetic acid, 70% Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide solution (5% NaOH), Hydrochloric acid solution (5% HCl), Sulfuric acid solution (5% H2SO4), Household ammonia solution (5% NH4OH), Household bleach (5.25% NaOCl), Disinfectant cleaner (5% active phenol).

i. CAN/ULC-S102.2-18: FSR 145 / SDV 28

j. Limited 2-year warranty

DELIVERY

1. Delivery Address is Charlie Norwood, VAMC, 1 Freedom Way, Bldg 95, Augusta, GA 30904.

2. Contractor/Awardee shall notify VA Interior Designer at least 14 days prior to manufacturing completion and ship date from manufacturer.

3. In the event there is a delay in delivery, Contractor/Awardee must notify the VA COR immediately.

4. Delivery shall be conducted during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm).

5. Delivery Trucks may not block entrances, egress or patient parking during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm)

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