SOW - Paint Exterior Railings 6-07-23.pdf

Paint Exterior Railings Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse 7 Jun 2023

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Do not remove this notice.

Properly destroy or return documents when no longer needed.

SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION: SUMMARY OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, and supervision to remove rust and paint metal handrails and railings at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse at 111 S. 18th Plaza, Omaha, NE.

SECTION: CONTRACT AUTHORITY

A. Contracting Officer (CO). The CO has the responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take action on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized Government representatives.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR shall be appointed by letter from the CO. The CO uses CORs are the primary Government representatives for the administration of the contract. CORs shall have proper training and experience in inspecting contracts, but do not have the authority to modify the contract.

SECTION: REQUIREMENTS

Contractors shall visit the site and perform a thorough site inspection. The contractor shall inspect the site to become familiar with the existing conditions relating to the work to be performed and the difficulties and restrictions to the work to be performed. The contractor shall notify the CO/COR of any conditions that prevent the suitable completion of these requirements. All work shall be performed in accordance with attached specifications.

Provide and submit a Pandemic Plan, ensuring all work performed in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines, to the COR for acceptance. The Pandemic Plan Review Checklist is available upon request.

The work includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Paint Exterior Railings:

a. See attached pictures for locations.

b. Mechanically remove and neutralize all visible rust, corrosion, and loose paint from handrails and railings.

c. Clean/remove rust stain from pavers located underneath the handrails and railings.

d. Prepare all railing surfaces for new paint per manufacture’s recommendations.

e. Prime all bare metal with Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial Pro-Cryl Universal

Primer, B666-310 series, or approved equal.

f. Apply two coats of Sherwin Williams Industrial Acrylic Semi-Gloss Coating, B66-600 Series, or approved equal. Color to match existing.

2. General:

a. All work shall take place during normal hours:

b. Contractor shall provide “wet paint” signage while paint is drying.

c. Contractor shall provide pedestrian controls during painting operations.

d. A schedule must be provided to the PM and Building Managers for acceptance prior to starting any work.

SECTION: SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

Materials, supplies and equipment used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturer or suppliers and shall be approved by the COR prior to starting the work. The contractor shall not use any material which the COR determines would be unsuitable for any purpose. The contractor shall provide submittals for all project equipment and material, for approval prior to execution of any work.

SECTION: WORK RESTRICTIONS

CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES: During the construction period the Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work area indicated, to allow for Government occupancy and public use. The following guidance shall be adhered to:

1. Prior to construction, provide a written list of employees and subcontractor employees that will be working within the building during the contract period to the COR.

2. Keep entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees, and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time required for storage of materials and equipment on site.

4. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants, and the public during the construction period. The Contractor is responsible to provide all labor and materials for dust control, provide adequate barriers to prevent Government Employees or the public from entering the construction area, all signage indicating necessary requirements for entering the construction area, and any other precaution necessary to provide a safe environment for Contractor personnel, Government employees and the public.

5. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor’s storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with the operation of the Government.

Arrange and gain approval for the use of this space through the COR.

6. Daily issuance of keys and / or key cards will be provided by an on-site GSA field office representative. Keys will only be issued to the General Contractor unless the General Contractor provides a list of sub’s authorized to sign for keys. Keys will only be issued to people that have received a favorable HSPD-12 security clearance. Keys must be returned to the GSA office daily.

7. Use of the loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis.

8. No apparatus with an open flame, grinding that creates sparks, or grinding that creates excessive dust is allowed to be used within the facility without prior receipt of a burn permit. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence. Burn permits will be issued on a daily basis by a GSA representative and must be returned at close of business each day.

CONTRACT PERIOD: All work shall be completed within 60 calendar days of notice to proceed.

WORKING HOURS: Work shall be completed during normal working hours of 7 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

All work shall be scheduled through the COR at a minimum of two weeks in advance. Work shall be performed in a manner to avoid disruption of building operations.

SECTION: SECURITY CLEARANCE

All personnel performing work under the Contract on the Project site must obtain an Enter on Duty (EOD) determination before they will be granted access to the site. Refer to the Construction Contract Agreement Section III, Terms and Conditions, for HSPD-12 suitability investigation requirements for Contract employees requiring access to the facility. Contractor will be required to provide a designated point of contact for all security related processing. It is encouraged that the designated point of contact to attend clearance processing online meeting (1.5hrs) for instructions on processing clearances.

SECTION: SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

SUBMITTALS: Contractor shall provide submittals to the COR for approval within 10 days after receiving notice to proceed. No work shall proceed until submittals are approved by the COR. The Contractor shall submit for review to the COR prior to demolition, purchase, fabrication, or installation of materials.

1. Construction Schedule, including:

a. Lead time for materials

b. Task with start, stop & duration.

c. Description of work

d. Impact to tenants (work area access)

2. Security Clearance Status Verification Form

3. Paint and Primers

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS: For all items listed with a Brand Name or Equal, refer to FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. An Offeror who proposes to submit a quote based on an alternate or substitute construction material shall provide a sample of the alternate material with cut sheets, warranty, maintenance data, and sufficient technical information to ensure the material meets all salient characteristics of the building materials specified in this specification with their quote. The alternate or “equal” material information and material sample must be provided on or before the due date of the Request for Quote (RFQ).

SECTION: QUALITY REQUIREMENT

All work performed to accomplish the work specified herein shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturers’ written recommendations and all nationally or locally recognized governing bodies. Qualified installers shall install each category of work. Contractor shall without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of this work. If two codes are in conflict, the most stringent will be applied.

All work to be performed under this contract shall be executed in a careful and orderly manner by workmen skilled in their respective trades or class of work. The work shall consist of furnishing and installing all new work and doing all necessary removing, patching, filling-in, repairing, and altering of existing work specified to be performed. The materials and methods of application for new work and for patching, filling-in, and repairing shall be similar and equal quality in its new state and shall be installed in compliance with standard trade practices.

All work shall be completed in compliance with Building Standards. Lists of Building Standards are available in the Field Office upon request.

SECTION: TEMPORARY FACILTIES AND CONTROLS

UTILITY SHUTDOWN: All utility (electrical, water, sanitary, sprinkler, or HVAC) shutdowns must be scheduled with the COR, at a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours in advance, and may be required to be completed after hours.

SECTION: EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

All work must be performed by the Contractor unless noted otherwise.

WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS: The Contractor shall ensure that personnel performing tasks required under this contract are skilled and knowledgeable in the methods and craftsmanship needed to produce journeymen level of workmanship. Remove and replace work that does not comply with workmanship specified and standards recognized in the construction industry for the applications indicated. Any work performed by the Contractor that is found to be faulty or fails to meet acceptable construction standards shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1. Manufacturer's Instructions: Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer's applicable installation instructions and recommendations to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in the Contract Documents.

2. Specialists: Where the individual sections of the specifications require specialists to perform the work, comply with the requirements specified. The assignment of a specialist shall not relieve the Contractor of installation in accordance with all manufacturers’ written instructions and all nationally or locally recognized governing bodies.

CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall be responsible for removal and legal disposal of all debris created by the work specified herein from the premises. The Contractor shall clean up the immediate area on a daily basis and must keep the area safe at all times.

SECTION: CLOSEOUT

SUBSTANTAL COMPLETION is defined as that state when the Contractor has complied with the Contract Requirements, except for minor deviations, and the project is sufficiently complete and capable of being occupied and used by the Government for the intended purpose.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES: On receipt of the Contractor’s request for inspection, the COR will either proceed with the inspection or advise the Contractor of unfilled requirements. If the Contractor is aware of any unfilled requirements prior to the inspection, the Contractor shall provide a list of incomplete items with a reason work is not complete. The COR will notify the Contractor once the project is substantially complete. This does not relieve the Contractor from correcting all punch list items. The Government may withhold funds until all items included in the Contract have been successfully completed.

SECTION: RECORD DOCUMENTS

1. Warranty, including all labor and material, dated one year from substantial completion.

2. Waste Diversion Report.

FINAL CLEANING: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

Clean each surface or unit to the condition expected in a normal, commercial cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove all temporary protection or facilities installed for the protection of new work and all barriers erected around the construction area for dust control, noise, fall protection, or any other barrier that was required for construction.

Sustainable Purchasing and Submittals: Updated 3- 22-2022

To simplify compliance with the Federal sustainable purchasing requirements set forth in FAR Parts 11 and 23, and GSAM 523, PBS has identified those products (“Key Sustainable Products” or “KSPs”) that are used most frequently in its contracts and developed sustainability standards for those products that meet all Federal requirements. The Contractor must show compliance with the KSP standards, where KSPs are furnished by the Contractor in performance of the work.

Where KSPs are provided by the Contractor, the Contractor must submit specific documentation of compliance with all applicable sustainable attributes. Acceptable documentation includes: manufacturer specification sheets; technical data sheets;

product data sheets; environmental product declarations; manufacturer submittal sheets;

and manufacturer letters.

Key Sustainable Products are listed in the Green Procurement Compilation at https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products?agency=9 and have been pre-certified. For these products, correctly dated screenshots showing each applicable product on the list are sufficient.

The Contractor must submit compliance documentation to the Contracting Officer at the time designated in this Contract for submittals generally. If no other submittals are required as part of this Contract, the Contractor shall submit proof of KSP compliance at least 10 business days before the start of work. The Contractor shall send KSP submittals electronically where possible and the words “KSP product submittal” included in filenames. The Key Sustainable Products and associated standards are listed in the table below.

PBS Key Sustainable Products and Standards

Construction Products

Product Category Sustainability Standard

Nylon carpet NSF 140 Gold certification, and ≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content

Interior latex paint ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (i.e. SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard)

Gypsum board Greenguard Gold certification

Acoustical ceiling tiles Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials, and Total recycled content ≥ 20%, and Recyclable in a closed loop process, and USDA BioPreferred, and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available

Concrete - Updated 3/2022

Refer to specific requirements in this contract for “Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Standards for all GSA Projects” - March 2022 version

SECTION 099113 - EXTERIOR PAINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on the following exterior substrates:

1. Ferrous Metals.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

1. Indicate VOC content.

B. Samples for Verification: For each type of paint system and each color and gloss of topcoat.

1. Submit Samples on rigid backing, 8 inches square.

2. Label each coat of each Sample.

C. Product List: For each product indicated, include the following:

1. Cross-reference to paint system and locations of application areas. Use same designations indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

2. Indicate VOC content.

1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Coating Maintenance Manual: Provide coating maintenance manual including area summary with finish schedule, area detail designating location where each product/color/finish was used, product data pages, material safety data sheets, care and cleaning instructions, touch-up procedures, and color samples of each color and finish used.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery and Handling: Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed containers, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing. Packaging shall bear the manufacture’s label with the following information:

1. Product name and type (description).

2. Batch date.

3. Color number.

4. VOC content.

5. Environmental handling requirements.

6. Surface preparation requirements.

7. Application instructions.

B. Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in well-ventilated areas with ambient temperatures continuously maintained at not less than 45 deg F.

1. Maintain containers in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue.

2. Remove rags and waste from storage areas daily.

1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Apply paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and ambient air temperatures are between 50 and 95 deg F.

B. Do not apply paints in snow, rain, fog, or mist; when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures less than 5 deg F above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.

C. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Sherwin-Williams products indicated or comparable product from one of the following:

1. Diamond Vogel

2. PPG

3. Benjamin Moore & Co.

B. Comparable Products: Comparable products of approved manufacturers will be considered in accordance the following:

1. Products are approved by manufacturer in writing for application specified.

2. Products meet performance and physical characteristics of basis of design product including published ratio of solids by volume, plus or minus two percent.

C. Source Limitations: Obtain paint materials from single source from single listed manufacturer.

2.2 PAINT, GENERAL

A. Material Compatibility:

1. Provide materials for use within each paint system that are compatible with one another, and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

2. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

B. VOC Content: For field applications, provide paints and coatings that complies with VOC content limits of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Colors: Match existing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers. Where acceptability of substrate conditions is in question, apply samples and perform in-situ testing to verify compatibility, adhesion, and film integrity of new paint application.

1. Report, in writing, conditions that may affect application, appearance, or performance of paint.

B. Substrate Conditions:

1. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture meter as follows:

a. Concrete: 12 percent.

b. Fiber-Cement Board: 12 percent.

c. Masonry (Clay and CMU): 12 percent.

d. Wood: 15 percent.

e. Portland Cement Plaster: 12 percent.

f. Gypsum Board: 12 percent.

2. Portland Cement Plaster Substrates: Verify that plaster is fully cured.

3. Exterior Gypsum Board Substrates: Verify that finishing compound is sanded smooth.

C. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected;

application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Manual" applicable to substrates and paint systems indicated.

B. Remove hardware, covers, plates, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting. Note: Existing door hardware shall remain in place to the greatest extent possible.

1. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection.

C. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dust, dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants.

1. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers or apply tie coat as required to produce paint systems indicated.

D. Steel Substrates: Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer if any. Clean using methods recommended in writing by paint manufacturer but not less than the following:

1. SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning.”

E. Shop-Primed Steel Substrates: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop priming to comply with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Manual."

1. Use applicators and techniques suited for paint and substrate indicated.

2. Paint surfaces behind movable items same as similar exposed surfaces. Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed items with prime coat only.

3. Paint both sides and edges of exterior doors and entire exposed surface of exterior door frames.

4. Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment name, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.

5. Primers specified in painting schedules may be omitted on items that are factory primed or factory finished if acceptable to topcoat manufacturers.

B. Tint undercoats same color as topcoat but tint each undercoat a lighter shade to facilitate identification of each coat if multiple coats of same material are to be applied. Provide sufficient difference in shade of undercoats to distinguish each separate coat.

C. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.

D. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Dry Film Thickness Testing: Owner may engage the services of a qualified testing and inspecting agency to inspect and test paint for dry film thickness.

1. Contractor shall touch up and restore painted surfaces damaged by testing.

2. If test results show that dry film thickness of applied paint does not comply with paint manufacturer's written recommendations, Contractor shall pay for testing and apply additional coats as needed to provide dry film thickness that complies with paint manufacturer's written recommendations.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from Project site.

B. After completing paint application, clean spattered surfaces. Remove spattered paints by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

C. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.

D. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.6 EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Ferrous Metal, Galvanized-Metal, and Aluminum Substrates:

1. Water-Based Light Industrial Coating System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, water based.

1) S-W Pro Industrial Pro-Cryl Universal Primer, B66-310 Series, 5.0 to 10.0 mils wet, 2.0 to 4.0 mils dry.

b. Intermediate Coat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based, matching topcoat.

c. Topcoat: Light industrial coating, exterior, water based, gloss.

1) S-W Pro Industrial Acrylic Gloss Coating, B66-600 Series, at 2.5 to 4.0 mils dry, per coat.

END OF SECTION 099113

South Railings Southwest Railings

South Handrails Center Handrails

North Handrails Northwest Railings

North Railings