4. SOW-Cheoah Work Center Pole Shed Garage Door Replacements.pdf

NATIONAL FORESTS in NORTH CAROLINA

NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST

CHEOAH RANGER DISTRICT

CHEOAH WORK CENTER POLE SHED GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENTS

APRIL 2024

Statement of Work and Specifications

NFsNC Engineering

National Forests in North Carolina

Engineering, Heritage, Recreation and Lands

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 Project Location

1.02 Summary of Work

1.03 Storage of Materials

1.04 Existing Facilities

1.05 Safety

1.06 Construction Scheduling & Constraints

1.07 Submittals

1.08 Quality Control & Superintendence

1.09 Cleanup

1.10 Inspection & Acceptance

1.11 Selective Demolition

1.12 Warranty

DIVISION 2 – TRIM

2.01 General

2.02 Products

2.03 Execution

DIVISION 3 – GARAGE DOORS

3.01 General

3.02 Products

3.03 Execution

DIVISION 4 – PAINTING

4.01 General

4.02 Products

4.03 Execution

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The Cheoah WC Pole Shed is located across the road from the Cheoah District Office located at 1070 Massey Branch Road, Robbinsville NC 28771.

1.02 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. This project consists of replacing two existing garage doors on the backside of the Cheoah Work Center Pole Shed. The doors are roughly 10’ wide by 10’ tall, and this project includes replacing and re-configuring the garage door trim inside and out, including adding 2x6’s inside to mount the garage door tracks per the garage door company’s specifications.

B. This project also includes painting all the garage door trim mentioned above.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, supervision, and any other incidentals necessary to perform all work required as listed in the Statement of Work and Bid Schedule.

1.03 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. The Contractor may store materials and equipment at the work site at his own risk. All materials must be kept in an area designated by the COR and be neat and orderly. Store products in manufacturer’s unopened packaging until ready for installation.

1.04 EXISTING FACILITIES

A. There are public sanitary facilities available across the road at the Cheoah District Office Parking Lot.

B. The Contractor must furnish his own potable water for drinking purposes.

1.05 SAFETY

A. The contractor shall adhere to all applicable OSHA regulations.

1.06 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING & CONSTRAINTS

A. A proposed schedule of work shall be submitted to the COR for approval 10 days prior to starting work.

1.07 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall furnish the submittals listed below to the COR for approval prior to ordering/purchasing. Submittals shall be identified on a transmittal cover sheet that shall be signed by the contractor or representative, and the COR. The contractor must clearly identify the product/model being submitted for approval. All submittals shall be evaluated and either approved or rejected by the COR. One digital copy of the following submittals is required.

Additional submittals may be required if deemed necessary by the COR.

1. Garage Door 4. Fasteners

2. Paint 5. Caulk

3. Primer 6. Trim Boards

B. The Contractor may request to substitute an item/product specified in the contract, with an item/product considered to be an equal. In this case the contractor shall submit all product data and information in an official submittal to the COR for review, prior to ordering/purchasing. The COR will review the submittal as quickly as possible, determine if the item/product meets specifications, and make a determination on whether or not the substitution will be allowed.

C. The contractor shall submit one digital copy of the manufacturer's description for each substitution proposed in lieu of what is specified. This description shall include:

1. Product name and model number

2. Manufacturer

3. Product description

4. Technical data

D. The Contractor shall provide all guarantees, certificates of performance, instructions, and warranties provided by the manufacturer or required by the specifications to the COR.

1.08 QUALITY CONTROL & SUPERINTENDENCE

A. This work shall consist of providing quality control to ensure conformance with contract and manufacturer specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports to meet the requirements of this specification.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the types of doors specified in the Statement of Work with minimum five years documented experience.

C. Installer Qualifications: Installation to be performed by a qualified dealer in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

D. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure that all services, supplies, and construction required under this contract conform to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, any sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all supplies, services, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

E. The Contractor shall furnish certificates or labels executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all products incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements as shown on the drawings or specifications.

F. Quality Control shall be considered incidental to the bid items and no additional payment will be made.

G. The Contractor or a designated Contractor’s representative must be on site at all times while work is being performed, and keep the COR informed of the project schedule and status.

Contractor’s representatives must be designated in writing by the contractor and signed by the contractor, contractor’s representative, and the COR.

1.09 CLEANUP

A. The Contractor shall leave the site clean and ensure no trash or debris is left behind.

B. Contractor shall use a magnetic roller to retrieve any nails or hardware that may have fallen on the ground.

1.10 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

A. The COR or inspector may inspect any and all work at anytime during this project.

B. Any work that does not meet contract specifications, industry standards, and function as the manufacturer intended shall be corrected by the contractor with no additional pay.

C. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall inspect the framing once the existing garage doors have been removed, and before any new trim is installed.

D. The COR shall inspect the trim and caulking before painting occurs.

E. The COR shall inspect each coat of paint/primer before the subsequent coat is applied.

F. The COR shall perform a final inspection when all the work is complete.

1.11 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. This work shall consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of the existing garage doors and trim.

B. The Contractor shall execute the demolition work in a way not to damage adjacent structural members, trim, or property.

C. All demolition debris shall become the property of the Contractor. All demolition refuse and construction debris shall be removed from Government Property and shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. The contractor is responsible for providing all warranty information in writing to the COR.

DIVISION 2 – TRIM

2.01 GENERAL

A. Existing trim shall be replaced and re-configured in accordance with standard garage door trimming practices, and the garage door company’s requirements. All Trim shall be painted in accordance with the Division 6 Painting Section.

2.02 PRODUCTS

A. New trim material shall be PVC board approved by the COR for the jambs. 1X and 2X Southern Yellow Pine with a minimum grade of #2 may be used for spacers and/or non-exposed areas if needed. Wood trim shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be graded and stamped by a certified, accredited inspector and have the appropriate grademark of the Association.

B. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

C. Fasteners shall be galvanized and long enough to achieve at least 1” of penetration into the material being fastened to.

2.03 EXECUTION

A. Ensure cuts are square and/or angles are correct, closely fitted, and accurately set level and/or plumb to required lines and levels. Secure in place with fasteners ensuring wood does not split or bust.

B. The jambs and outside trim shall have a ¼” reveal unless otherwise specified by the COR.

C. Pneumatic nail gun shall have a protective cover on the tip to prevent damaging the trim. Trim nails must be a minimum of 16 gauge.

D. If nails are flush with surface, apply a light layer of caulk/sealant to nail head to help with paint adhesion. If nails are recessed, use paintable nail hole filler.

DIVISION 3 – GARAGE DOORS

3.01 GENERAL

A. Install new garage doors in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable building codes.

3.02 PRODUCTS

A. The garage doors shall be Amarr 2432 Heavy-duty 24ga. 3-layer constructed steel door with 2” polystyrene insulation, interior and exterior steel and pencil groove stucco panel design or COR approved equal.

B. The hardware for the garage door, including the tracks and springs must meet manufacturer requirements for the door, and be approved by the COR in writing before ordering.

C. Each garage door shall have 3 -12”x 24” insulated windows. The COR shall approve the windows before the garage doors are ordered.

3.03 EXECUTION

A. The garage doors must be installed by a garage door company/business that specializes in the supply and installation of garage doors.

B. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the garage door company to ensure the cased opening size and trim meets requirements.

C. The garage doors shall open manually and have two slide locks per door.

DIVISION 4 – PAINTING

6.01 GENERAL

A. This work consists of painting the garage door trim.

B. Painting includes cleaning, prep, caulking, filling holes, applying paint, and cleanup.

C. Quality Assurance

1. All paints and primers shall be furnished in original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer’s label to include manufacturer’s name, type of paint of primer, manufacturer’s stock number, color, and instructions for application.

D. Environmental Requirements

1. Comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations as to environmental conditions under which coatings and coating systems can be applied.

6.02 PRODUCTS

A. Wood Primer shall be Sherwin Williams Exterior Oil Based Wood Primer.

B. Paint shall be Sherwin Williams Duration Exterior.

C. Paint sheen shall be Matte.

D. Caulk shall be Sashco Big Stretch.

E. Nail filler shall be DAP Platinum Patch Advanced Exterior Filler or approved equal.

F. The COR will provide information on paint and caulk colors after award.

6.03 EXECUTION

A. Clean surfaces to be painted.

B. Fill nail holes with DAP Platinum Patch Advanced Exterior Filler or approved equal, per the manufacturer’s instructions.

C. Caulk all joints and cracks.

D. Painting requires one coat of primer, and two coats of paint. No spraying allowed.

E. No paint shall be applied when the temperature is below 40 degrees or when those temperatures are likely to be reached within 48 hours.

F. The contractor is required to strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the application of paint, primer, and caulk.

G. Painting and Priming shall be smooth, free of brush marks, streaks, laps, drips, runs, and skipped or missed areas.

H. Caulking must be tooled smooth and uniform.

I. Caulk shall be applied after the primer, but before any paint. The primer must be completely dry before caulk is applied. The caulk shall not be painted until it’s dry and the manufacturer’s labeled instructions have been met.

J. Keep brushes and rollers clean, dry, free from contaminants, and suitable for the finish required.

K. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors straight and sharp with no overlapping.

L. Remove spilled, splashed, or splattered paint from all surfaces.

M. Upon completion of work, all surplus material from the paint work shall be removed from the job site unless the COR specifies otherwise.