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FFB Remove Wall Covering

Statement of Work

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NORTHWEST/ARCTIC REGION 10

Section 1:

Project Location & Building Number

Fairbanks Federal Building 101 12th Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701

AK0029ZZ

Section 2:

Project Background

The United States General Services Administration (GSA) requires:

• The removal of blue Formica wall covering, chair rails and 4” cove base from the basement elevator lobby wall

• Removal of existing 4” covebase throughout entire basement corridor

• Preparation, patching, and painting of all drywall throughout the entire elevator lobby and basement corridor

• Preparation, patching, and painting of all drywall throughout the entire basement corridor, above the existing wall covering

• The provision and installation of new 4.5’’ cove base throughout elevator lobby and entire basement corridor

• The provision and installation of three (3) corner guards in the elevator lobby.

Section 3:

Work Hours

This project shall be accomplished during normal FFB weekday working hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contractor shall schedule the work in writing at least 5 business days in advance with the GSA Project Manager (PM).

Contractor shall schedule the work in writing at least ten (10) business days in advance with the GSA Project Manager (PM).

Section 4:

Parking/ Loading Dock

Contractor parking at the FFB is available on first-come-first-serve basis only. Access to the loading dock requires advance coordination with the GSA PM.

Section 5:

General Information

1. All work shall comply with the latest versions of:

a. GSA’s PBS-P100, Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821

i. Specific attention should be given to PBS P-100 Chapter One requirements including Laws, Regulations, Codes and Standards, and Key Sustainable Product requirements for carpet, interior paint, gyp board, ceiling tiles, and concrete.

b. GSA Region 10 Fire Alarm Design, Installation and Testing Policy

2. Contractor shall provide all supplies, equipment, materials, services, and labor to perform the work.

3. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821

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4. Field Verification: All code requirements, work dimensions, quantities, and locations shall be field verified by the contractor.

5. Contractor Use of Premises: The Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA PM to arrange a schedule for site access during construction. Construction processes disruptive to normal facility operations shall be coordinated with the GSA PM in writing at least five (5) business days in advance. The Contractor shall be authorized to use building restrooms.

6. Utilities: Contractor shall be authorized to use utilities during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing utility systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70. When temporary connections are removed, the Contractor is responsible for restoring existing utility services to their original condition.

7. Utility Outages and Locates: No utility outages will be approved without the written consent and approval of the GSA PM. Requests for utility outages shall be coordinated in writing at least five (5) business days in advance with the GSA PM.

8. Protection of Public: The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

9. Housekeeping: The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times and all work areas shall be cleaned at the end of each workday. A final cleaning of the entire construction area will be required at substantial completion of the project. Final Cleaning to include (1) Removal of all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish/debris; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Removal of grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; and (4) thoroughly clean building interiors.

10. Disposal: Ensure all waste materials and debris is disposed at an Alaska

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved disposal site, in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. Unless otherwise specified, all material(s) removed becomes the property of the Contractor.

11. Painting/Staining: If necessary, all painting, staining, or other activity, which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes, must be performed outside of the normal working hours of 8AM-5PM. Painting/staining shall be coordinated in writing with the GSA Project Manager at least five (5) business days in advance. The Contractor is responsible for using “low or no VOC” paints and stains.

12. Communications: Contractor project designee must be available to provide project status updates to GSA each workday.

Section 6:

Project

Reference attached floorplan. Contractor shall provide all supplies, material, equipment, and labor required to perform this work:

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Description

• Provide construction schedule to GSA PM

• Conduct all operations with a minimum of noise and odors. The use of pneumatic or electric hammers for demolition and cutting purposes within the existing building will not be permitted during normal business hours.

• Preservation of existing features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to all adjacent areas and existing building surfaces and systems. Restore any damage to Government property due to the aforesaid work or replace in a manner satisfactory to the GSA Contracting Officer (CO) and PM.

• The Contractor shall ensure that all HVAC grates, light fixtures, water fountains, fire extinguishers, and other permanent fixtures are either protected or removed prior to wall preparation and paint. Upon completion of activities, these items shall be returned to the original location.

• The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

• Contractor shall adhere to manufacturer’s recommended instructions for each product installed/applied.

• Provide and maintain suitable barricades during the progress of work. Assume the responsibility of barriers to completion of contract and remove.

• Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alterations and renovations work, replace and restore at completion.

• Prepare surfaces and remove surface finishes provide for proper installation of new work and new finishes.

• Prepare surfaces and remove surface finishes to provide for proper installation of new work and new finishes.

• Where new work abuts or aligns with existing, make a smooth and even transition. New work shall match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

• Clean government occupied areas affected by work daily. Clean all surfaces affected by construction before the start of the next business day.

1. Basement Elevator Lobby:

a. Remove and dispose of all blue wall covering, oak chair rail and cove base in the elevator lobby.

b. Prepare, patch, prime coat, and paint walls. Apply two coats of paint to ensure full coverage; match existing paint and finish.

c. Painting of the doors and doorframes are not required in this project.

d. Provide and install new 4.5” black rubber cove throughout. Install cove base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

e. Provide and install new three (3) 36” x 3” stainless steel corner guards on all outside wall corners in the elevator lobby. See attached drawing for locations.

2. Corridor and alcoves:

a. Tan wall covering and corner guards to remain.

b. Prepare, patch, prime coat, and paint walls above the tan wallcovering.

Apply two coats of paint to ensure full coverage; match existing paint and finish. Painting of the doors and doorframes are not required in this project.

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c. Remove and dispose of existing 4” black cove base.

d. Provide and install new 4.5” black rubber cove base throughout. Install cove base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

3. Maintenance Materials:

a. Furnish additional materials at the rate of 2% of each color.

Salient Characteristics Paint:

• Sherwin Williams, or Contracting Officer approved equal

• Color: Match existing, unless otherwise specified

• Eggshell, latex

• Low or no VOC paint

Cove Base:

• Roppe, or Contracting Officer approved equal

• Color: Black

• Size: 4.5”

Section 7:

Submittals

Submittals: Submittals verify design intent; however, approved submittals DO NOT automatically constitute a waiver to the contract document requirements. If a waiver or deviation from the contract document requirements is required the Contractor must submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will determine if a waiver is permitted and respond to the RFI.

Submittals required by this contract are the following:

• Project schedule

• All product information

Section 8:

Closeout

Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

• Contractor shall complete an internal punchlist inspection prior to requesting

GSA substantial completion inspection. A list of any outstanding punchlist items will be provided to GSA at time of request.

• When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a substantial completion inspection. Submit request for substantial completion inspection to GSA CO & PM seven (7) calendar days prior to requested date.

• Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the GSA PM will proceed with the inspection or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

Close out Requirements:

• All items under this paragraph must be completed prior to submitting the final invoice for payment.

o Construction Debris, Contractor Tools, Equipment, and Materials shall be removed from the jobsite o Warranties - The contractor shall be responsible for installing all material and equipment in accordance with original manufacturer specifications and requirements.

o Contractor shall provide itemized equipment list and O&M materials.

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o Return all security credentials and keys (HSPD12, access badges, etc.)

Section 9:

Attachments

Attachments (note all plans for reference only, Contractor responsible to verify accuracy):

1. FFB Remove Wall Covering Drawing

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