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AFB Window Replacement – Earthquake Damage

Statement of Work revision 2

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

Section 1:

Project Location & Building Number

Anchorage Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 222 W 7th Ave Anchorage, AK 99513

AK0031AA & AK0032ZZ

Section 2:

Project Background

The United States General Services Administration requests the demolition, preparation, and installation of 143 142 insulated exterior windows (varies in SF) and two (2) single paned glass that have cracked or broken within the Anchorage Federal Building and Annex. All windows will comply with the security blast film requirements through mechanical or manual installation. The purpose of the project is to replace fogged windows with compromised seals at the building’s exterior and interior windows that have been damaged by recent earthquakes.

Section 3:

Work Hours

This project shall be accomplished during normal AFB weekday working hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, depending on the Agency.

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 AFB is not available. Access to the loading dock requires advance coordination with the GSA PM.

Section 5:

General Information

1. All work shall comply with the latest version of GSA PBS P-100, Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/gsa/criteria/pbs-p100

2. 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.

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

4. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal permits, licenses, and clearances.

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

6. Contractor Use of Premises: The Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA PM to http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821

Page 2 of 5 Rev 2 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 5 business days in advance. The Contractor shall be authorized to use building restrooms.

7. 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.

8. 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 5 business days in advance with the GSA PM.

9. 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.

10. 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 work day. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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 5 business days in advance. The Contractor is responsible for using “low or no VOC” paints and stains.

13. Communications: Contractor project designee must be available to provide project status updates to GSA each work day.

Section 6:

Project Description

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

• 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)

Page 3 of 5 Rev 2 and GSA Project Manager (PM).

• Erect dustproof partitions where demolition work is in progress.

• 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. Any items removed must be reinstalled upon completion.

• 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 same.

• Where openings are to be cut in existing frames or building walls, cut such openings with care. Where materials, equipment, frames, etc. are to be removed, remove such items with care to minimize damage to adjacent materials.

• 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.

• 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.

Execute the project as follows:

1. See Attachment AFB Window Replacement - Earthquake Damage Drawings

(window locations to be verified with project manager and building manager during site visit).

2. Follow the respective product manufacturer recommendations, as detailed on the product data sheets for each respective product. All work to be completed following standard industry practices and PBS-P100. Contractor shall ensure all work is completed in compliance with applicable environmental regulations

3. Protect adjacent finishes, equipment, and personnel against dust contamination.

4. Clean openings and prep for new window and assembly installation.

5. The current window systems consist of a ribbon type thermal broken aluminum frame with preformed "H" and "T" rubber gaskets that retain the glazing in the frames and areas of a curtain wall system comprised of a thermally broken anodized aluminum frame. Glazing at the ribbon windows consists of a 1 inch insulated glazing unit with a tinted exterior pane. All window system vision glazing units have a blast security film applied on the interior.

6. Exterior Windows:

a. Provide and install new window assemblies and seals in accordance with

Page 4 of 5 Rev 2 manufacturer instructions. Match existing Thermopane glazing with ¼” Sterling Silver outer pane, ½: airspace, and ¼’ clear inner pane.

b. Ensure blast security film (wet glaze seal) on new windows per manufacturer instructions via mechanical or manual installation methods.

i. Clear

ii. 8 mil

iii. Manufacturer certified installer, required

c. Only black silicone window caulking shall be used.

7. USAO (2nd Floor)

a. Glazing overlooking the atrium. Match and replace glazing that has cracked.

b. RM 207 - Provide and install new single glass pane that was broken.

8. Application temperature recommendations for adhesives will be verified and followed.

Protect window repairs from damage for not less than 12 hours while sealant cures.

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 to be used on this project.

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.

o Submit Release of Claims per contract requirements.

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

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Section 9:

Attachments

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

1. AFB Window Replacement - Earthquake Damage Drawings (7 pgs)

2. AFB Window Replacement - Window Detail - Asbuilts 1979 (1 pg)

3. AFB Window Replacement - Elevation - Asbuilts 1979 (8 pgs)

-End of Statement of Work-