Attachment I - SOW Repair Interior Finishes Dawson Hall.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

REPAIR INTERIOR FINISHES DAWSON HALL

U.S. COAST GUARD C5I SERVICE CENTER

ALEXANDRIA, VA

APRIL 2026

COMMANDER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

C5I SERVICE CENTER

7323 TELEGRAPH RD

ALEXANDRIA ,VA 22315

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Scope of Work 01 11 16 Work by Others 01 12 16 Project Phasing 01 14 00 Contractor Work Hours 01 14 13 Pre-bid Site Visits 01 14 14 Pre-Construction Site Conditions 01 14 16 Coordination 01 14 19 Field Adjustments 01 26 13 Request for Information 01 31 19 Project Meetings 01 32 16 Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values and Progress Schedule

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 35 29 Safety Program 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 51 13 Equipment/Utility Lockout and Tagout

Requirements

01 51 16 Temporary Fire Protection 01 55 29 Staging Areas and Access 01 57 13 Erosion and Sediment Control 01 66 13 Hazardous Waste 01 66 16

Safety Data Sheets and Material Handling Procedures

01 74 00

06 41 16 09 65 19 09 68 13 09 91 23 22 40 00 26 51 19

General Cleanup and Site Restoration of Work Areas Plastic Laminate Clad Architectural Cabinets Resilient Tile Flooring Tile Carpeting Interior Painting Plumbing Fixtures LED Interior Lighting

List of Submittals Contract Item Acceptance Request

DIVISION 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

1. WORK INCLUDED: Major items of work shall include the following:

1.1 BASE BID:

Kitchenette Renovations:

Demolish and remove existing kitchenette millwork, sink, benches, flooring, and drywall.

Provide and install new cabinetry, sink, millwork, seating, and tables. Furnish and install new drywall finished to a smooth, paint-ready condition and paint to match existing conditions.

Furnish and install new LVT flooring and new cove base.

Flooring Upgrades:

First Floor (Tile): Demolish and remove all existing brick and tile flooring. Furnish and install new LVT flooring and new cove base.

Second Deck (Carpet): Demolish and remove existing carpeting in all corridors on the Second Deck. Furnish and install new carpet and cove base to match existing conditions.

General: Includes all furniture moves as necessary to facilitate work.

1.2 OPTION BID ITEMS

Option Bid Item 1: 2nd Deck, Corridor 233 (6 Bathrooms) | Demolish existing vanities, light fixtures, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Provide and install new light fixtures, countertops with integrated solid surface sink bowls, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Patch and paint existing walls to match adjacent finishes.

Option Bid Item 2 2nd Deck, Corridor 234 (6 Bathrooms) | Demolish existing vanities, light fixtures, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Provide and install new light fixtures, countertops with integrated solid surface sink bowls, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Patch and paint existing walls to match adjacent finishes.

Option Bid Item 3 | 1st Deck, Corridor 147 (6 Bathrooms) | Demolish existing vanities, light fixtures, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Provide and install new light fixtures, countertops with integrated solid surface sink bowls, medicine cabinets, and towel bars. Patch and paint existing walls to match adjacent finishes.

Option Bid Item 4 | First Floor: Room 108 & Corridor 147 | Demolish and remove existing carpet and cove base. Install new carpet and cove base to match existing. Move and relocate furniture as needed to facilitate work.

1.3 Work associated with these items are described in the following specification sections.

Incidental work items not listed above and necessary for completing the project shall be included.

2. DRAWINGS: Drawings and the accompanying specifications are the property of the Government and comprise legal documentation that pertains exclusively to this project. C5I Service Center will not provide hard copies of drawings.

2.2 Reference Drawings: (1) Dawson Hall First Floor

(2) Dawson Hall Second Floor

SECTION 01 11 16

WORK BY OTHERS

1. WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: Non-contractor personnel will accomplish the following work items necessary for completion of the project. However, the contractor must coordinate accomplishment of these work items with the appropriate parties noted below in accordance with Section 01 14 16, “Coordination”.

1.1 Work by Coast Guard Personnel: Coast Guard personnel will move all personal items from the work area prior to the start of work. All systems furniture and installed equipment not moved by Coast Guard personnel will need to be moved by the contractor.

SECTION 01 12 16

PROJECT PHASING

1. To minimize interference with Coast Guard operations, utilize the following phasing sequence and construction work requirements to accomplish contract work. This building will remain occupied for the duration of the contract. Overnight watchstanders will remain in the building during construction. Coordinate timing between successive phases with Coast Guard personnel to allow for necessary relocations.

A. During flooring work, complete work in a manner that maintains access to the Quarterdeck and second floor watch stander rooms during construction. Maintain access to other offices as much as possible during construction.

B. For flooring work, complete one corridor at a time.

SECTION 01 14 00

CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS

1. WORK HOURS: Accomplish work during normal unit operational hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Coast Guard. Note any departures from these work hours on the Daily Reports.

2. SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS: The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer's Representative at least forty-eight hours advance notice prior to working on weekends or Federal holidays. The Government may reject any such request without impacting the completion time of the contract.

3. CONTRACT COMPLETION: The contractor shall complete work within the time frame indicated upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Limitations imposed by these work hours will not entitle the Contractor additional time to complete the project. Refer to FAR Clause 52.211-10 "Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work".

SECTION 01 14 13

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

1. GENERAL: Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. Requests for equitable adjustments, in either time or money, arising from failing to field verify site conditions may be denied. Provisions regarding the site visit requirements are outlined in FAR Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

2. SITE VISIT: Arrange pre-bid site visits to C5I Alexandria to verify existing conditions with LCDR Jordan Bogden, Jordan.C.Bogden@uscg.mil.

SECTION 01 14 14

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS

1. SITE CONDITION VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify the conditions of the existing site, equipment and facilities potentially affected by the work under this contract and photograph and/or videotape the conditions in order to document their pre-construction condition.

2. UTILITIES: The contractor shall use proactive measures such as digging, metering, testing, underground utility location devices, and utility company location services to locate all utilities identified in the area of work at no additional expense to the Government. Additional cost of unplanned outages and repair of damaged utilities, including emergency repairs by others, not properly identified by the Contractor shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

SECTION 01 14 16

COORDINATION

1. INTERFERENCE WITH COAST GUARD OPERATIONS: Accomplish work in a manner that causes minimal impact on normal operations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least five working days in advance of any planned outages of water, electrical, telephone, or sanitary facilities. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least two weeks prior to beginning construction.

2. MILITARY STATION REGULATIONS:

2.1 The Contractor, employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all station regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress, and shall not enter any other areas outside of the site of the work unless required to do so in the performance of their duties. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

2.2 There shall be NO SMOKING in any Coast Guard building.

2.3 Storage Areas: The Contracting Officer’s Representative will determine exact location and boundaries of staging areas.

2.4 Storm Protection: If a gale force wind warning or higher is issued, take precautions to minimize any danger to persons and protect the work and nearby Government property.

Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closings, removing loose materials, tools and equipment, from exposed locations. Remove and secure scaffolding and temporary work. Close openings in the work area if storms of lessor intensity are imminent.

SECTION 01 14 19

FIELD ADJUSTMENTS

1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative may authorize field adjustments. Field adjustments are those alterations that do not affect time, price, or intent of the contract documents. All field adjustments shall be documented in the Daily Reports and on the As-Built Drawings.

SECTION 01 26 13

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

1. SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Administrative requirements for requests for information.

2. DEFINITIONS:

A. Request for Information: A document submitted by the Contractor requesting clarification of a portion of the contract documents, hereinafter referred to as RFI (Request for Information).

B. Proper RFIs: A properly prepared request for information shall include a detailed written statement that indicates the specific Drawings or Specification in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.

1. RFIs shall be sequentially numbered.

2. Drawings shall be identified by drawing number and location on the drawing sheet.

3. Specifications shall be identified by Section number, page and paragraph.

C. Improper RFIs: RFIs that are not properly prepared.

1. Improperly prepared RFIs will not be processed by the Contracting Officer, but will be returned unprocessed.

D. Frivolous RFIs: RFIs that request information that is clearly shown on the Contract Documents.

1. Frivolous RFIs may be returned unprocessed.

3. CONTRACTOR’S REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

A. When the Contractor is unable to determine from the Contract Documents, the material, process or system to be installed, the Contracting Officer shall be requested to make a clarification of the indeterminate item.

1. Wherever possible after contract award, such clarification shall be requested at the next site visit by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with the response entered on the daily reports. When clarification at the COR’s site visit is not possible either because of the urgency of the need, or the complexity of the item, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI to the Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor shall endeavor to minimize the number of RFIs. In the event that the process becomes unwieldy, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer because of the number and frequency of the RFIs submitted, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to abandon the process and submit future requests as either submittals, substitutions or requests for change.

C. RFIs shall be submitted on the form provided by the Contracting Officer. Forms completely filled in, and if prepared by hand, shall be fully legible after photocopying or fax transmission. Each page of the attachments to RFIs shall bear the RFI number in the upper right corner.

D. RFIs shall be originated by the Prime Contractor.

1. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Prime Contractor prior to submitting to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer will neither act on nor respond to RFIs received directly from subcontractors or suppliers.

E. Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents to assure that the requested information is not available therein. RFIs which request information available in the Contract Documents will be deemed either Improper or Frivolous as defined above.

F. In cases where RFIs are issued to request clarification of coordination issues, for example, pipe and duct routing, clearances, specific locations of work shown diagrammatically, and similar items when feasible, Contractor shall fully lay out a suggested solution using drawings or sketches drawn to scale, and submit with the RFI.

G. RFIs shall not be used for the following purposes:

1. To request approval of submittals.

2. To request approval of substitutions.

3. To request changes which entail additional cost or credit.

4. To request different methods of performing work than those drawn and specified.

H. In the event the Contractor believes that a clarification by the Contracting Officer results in additional cost or time, the Contractor shall not proceed with the work indicated by the

RFI until a modification is prepared and approved. RFIs do not automatically justify a cost increase in the work or a change in the project schedule.

1. Answered RFIs shall not be construed as approval to perform extra work.

I. Contractor shall prepare and maintain a log of RFIs, and at any time requested by the Contracting Officer, Contractor shall furnish copies of the log showing outstanding RFIs.

Contractor shall note unanswered RFIs in the log.

J. Contractor shall allow up to 14 days review and response time for RFIs, however, the Contracting Officer will endeavor to respond in a timely fashion to RFIs.

K. The Government reserves the right to issue a change order to expedite the work per FAR Clause 52.243-4, Changes.

4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPONSE TO RFIs:

A. Contracting Officer will respond to RFIs on one of the following forms:

1. Proper RFIs:

a. Change Order

b. Request for Proposal

2. Improper or Frivolous RFIs:

a. Unprocessed RFIs will be returned with a stamp or notation: Not Reviewed.

3. Answers to properly prepared RFIs may be made directly upon the RFI form with supplementary instructions as necessary.

SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MEETINGS

1. LOCATION: Project meetings will be conducted either on-site or with a conference call.

The following meetings may be held:

1.1 Pre-Construction Conference: After award of a contract, the Coast Guard will arrange a conference with the contractor, and necessary Coast Guard personnel. The purpose of this conference is to orient the Contractor to Government procedures for wage rates, contractual and administrative matters, and to discuss specific issues regarding actual construction.

1.2 Progress and Technical Review Meetings: These meetings generally take place at the project site. Either party may request a meeting to review the progress of the project and/or review or clarify the technical requirements of the specifications.

SECTION 01 32 16

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE OF VALUES,

AND PROGRESS SCHEDULE

1. In accordance with the Notice to Proceed letter, the Contractor shall submit the following:

a. Construction Schedule-This schedule shall be prepared using a horizontal bar graph with time scale. It shall be in an industry accepted Project Management format and shall accurately display:

1. All major categories of work to be performed within the required contract completion date broken out in sufficient detail to track progress throughout the life of the contract. Major work categories should include but are not limited to mobilization, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, roofing, concrete, site work, and demobilization. In addition to construction activities, procurement times for critical items, submittal turnaround time, mobilization, final inspection, punchlist work, and demobilization shall be shown on the schedule.

2. The duration of each work category.

3. Any concurrent work categories.

b. Schedule of Values-This schedule shall be prepared as a detailed cost breakdown of the contract price and be submitted with the Construction Schedule. This schedule shall include but not be limited to costs of materials, equipment, and labor for all major work categories shown on the Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines when developing the Schedule of Values.

1. Format - The line items in the Schedule of Values shall be the same as that of the Construction Schedule.

2. Bonds - Bonding costs will only be paid in a lump sum if they are broken out separately and included with the schedule of values. The Contractor shall provide evidence that he has furnished full payment to the surety.

3. Materials - To request progress payments for materials delivered to the construction or fabrication site, the particular category of work associated with the materials must be broken down into separate material and labor costs.

2. UPDATES: Each month and /or with each progress payment request, the Contractor shall submit the following:

a. Progress Schedule-This schedule shall be an update of the Construction Schedule. It shall show the current schedule of all work.

1. Modifications - If modifications are made to the contract, the work added shall be tracked separately from the original Construction Schedule and shall maintain its individuality on the Progress Schedule throughout the life of the contract.

Progress Payment requests shall not lump modification costs into the original contract price.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer submittals required by this specification and/or itemized on the "List of Submittals" found at the end of this specification.

2. REQUEST: A "CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST" shall accompany all submittals. All items shall be individually listed and clearly identified, referencing the applicable Section and Paragraph. A copy of this form is located at the end of this division and may be reproduced as needed.

2.1 Up to eight (8) items may be listed on an individual acceptance request. Number each Contract Item Acceptance Request consecutively (Submittals # 1, 2, etc.) and re-submittals with letters (Submittal #1A is the first re-submittal of Submittal #1).

2.2 Submittals shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall allow 14 calendar days, excluding mailing time, for the review process in the Construction Schedule and all project planning. In instances where submittal review must be expedited, the Contractor may annotate the Contract Item Acceptance Request as "Urgent" and provide a FAX number for prompt return. The Coast Guard will make every effort to accelerate the review of each urgent submittal; however, the Contractor should not anticipate a reduced time schedule and shall plan project progress accordingly.

3. DEVIATIONS

3.1 Deviation from specification:

3.1.1 The Contracting Officer will consider requests for deviations/substitutions only if submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award.

3.1.2 Deviations may be considered when a product becomes unavailable through no fault of the Contractor.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed deviation with the Contract documents. Request for deviation shall not be submitted on a Request for Information (RFI) form.

3.1.4 A request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

3.1.4.1 Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds quality level of specified product.

3.1.4.2 Will provide the same warranty for deviation as for specified product.

3.1.4.3 Will coordinate installation and make changes to other work which may be required for the work to be completed at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.4.4 Waives claims for additional costs or time extension which may subsequently become apparent.

3.1.4.5 Will reimburse the Government for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.5 If the deviation has a lesser value than the product originally specified, the Contractor shall provide a credit to the Government.

3.1.6 Deviations will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawings or Product Data submittals, without a separate written request, or when acceptance will require revisions to the Contract documents.

3.2 Deviation submittal procedures:

3.2.1 The Contractor shall mark the “Deviation” block on the Contract Item Acceptance Request (CIAR) form and provide the information stated in Paragraph 3.1.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall submit shop drawings, product data, and certified test results attesting to proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on the Contractor.

3.2.3 The Contracting Officer will then review the “deviation” request and either accept or reject the deviation. The Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the deviation signifies that the Contractor has provided the information required in Paragraph 3.1. If a credit is due the government, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contract Specialist and the deviation will be processed utilizing the Change Request procedures for a modification to the contract/task order.

3.2.4 The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of acceptance/rejection of the deviation via an accepted or rejected CIAR. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, if a modification to the contract is required.

3.2.5 If a request for deviation is received without the documentation stated above, the Contracting Officer will return the submittal to the contractor for the required information.

4. ACCEPTANCE: Submittals will be stamped "Accepted," "Accepted with Comments," or "Resubmit". Acceptance, Acceptance with comments or Resubmit for each item will be indicated on the Contract Item Acceptance Request form and one copy returned to the Contractor.

4.1 Prompt re-submittal of items is required. The Contractor shall furnish a new Contract Item Acceptance Request numbered in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.

5. DEFECTIVE WORK: Acceptance of Submittals does not restrict the Government's right to reject departures from contract requirements, use of damaged or improperly installed items/materials, or latent defects, nor does it prejudice the Government's rights of rejecting any work found defective at Final Inspection and Acceptance.

5.1 Work started or completed prior to submittal acceptance is solely at Contractor's risk and may jeopardize contract performance.

SECTION 01 35 29

SAFETY PROGRAM

1. GENERAL: The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. as well as complying with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local safety laws, rules and regulations.

2. COMPLIANCE: The Contractor is specifically required to comply with the requirements of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual" (EM 385-1-1, latest version available) and the “Accident Prevention” clause (FAR 52.236-13). Once accepted, this safety plan shall become part of the contract requirements. Note: This review/acceptance does not in any way relinquish the Contractor from responsibility for work site safety nor the obligation to comply with the OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 or any other State or Local safety law, rule or regulation applicable to the contract work. The Coast Guard will cooperate fully with the Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in their enforcement of OSHA regulations.

3. SAFETY PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a written safety plan. At a minimum, this plan shall describe the Contractor's general safety program and identify specific safety provisions for hazards incidental to the contract work; e.g., elevated working surfaces, working over water, working from floating work platforms, overhead crane operations, etc.

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1. GENERAL: All temporary utility connections shall be compatible with existing materials and equipment to provide safe and efficient installation, operation and removal.

2. ELECTRICITY AND WATER: Electrical power and water are available on the site. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded. The Contractor is responsible for installing and removing all connections to existing systems and shall ensure work and materials are in accordance with local codes. The use of the electricity shall be limited to tools that can be operated on 60 Hertz, single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volt circuits.

3. TELEPHONE: Telephone services will not be available for use by the Contractor.

4. WATER HOOKUP: All connections to the water system shall be equipped with back flow protection. Temporary potable water pipes and hoses shall be sterilized before being placed in operation and every time the system is opened to the atmosphere for repair or relocation.

5. SANITARY FACILITIES: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and maintain approved portable toilet facilities for all Contractor personnel. The On-Site

Representative will designate the physical location for the facility and the Contractor shall maintain the toilet facility to the satisfaction of the Government. Contractor personnel are forbidden to use toilet facilities within existing buildings.

SECTION 01 51 13

EQUIPMENT/UTILITY LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, “The Control of Hazardous Energy” (Lockout/Tagout). The Contractor shall provide a Lockout/Tagout Plan to the Contracting Officer prior to starting any work affected by the energy in the equipment/utility system.

2. APPLICATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for locking out and tagging out of service, all equipment/utility systems involved in the work under this contract. After the Contracting Officer’s Representative has approved an outage, Government personnel and the Contractor shall independently secure the equipment/utility system and tag the respective system out of service. The Contractor shall provide their own locks and chains that are required to secure the equipment/utility systems; e.g., steam, water, air, and/or electricity.

SECTION 01 51 16

TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

1. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities to protect against predictable and controllable fire loss. Comply with NFPA 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers" and NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations and Demolition Operations".

1.1 Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose, but not less than one extinguisher at each floor stairwell and one at each building construction opening for personnel egress.

1.2 Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire-protection facilities, stairways and other access routes for fighting fires.

1.3 Provide independent supervision of welding, flame cutting and other open flame work.

Provide each fire supervisor with an appropriate fire extinguisher.

1.4 Provide training for all personnel on-site in the proper operation of each type of fire extinguisher provided. Provide all personnel with the proper notification procedure to summon the local fire department or emergency medical service.

1.5 There shall be NO SMOKING or unsupervised open flame permitted inside any structure, temporary or permanent; nor within 25 feet of combustible material or within 50 feet of flammable liquids or compressed gasses.

SECTION 01 55 29

STAGING AREAS AND ACCESS

1. LOCATION: The Contractor shall store materials and operate equipment within the confines of the staging area identified by the Government. Storage of materials outside of the staging area will not be permitted.

2. COORDINATION: Two weeks prior to construction, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer Representative to verify the location and condition of the staging area.

3. ADJACENT AREAS: The Contractor shall ensure that all land and vegetation adjacent to the staging area and access drive remain undisturbed and undamaged; all damages shall be repaired at no cost to the Government.

SECTION 01 66 13

HAZARDOUS WASTE

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations dealing with the generation, management, storage, and disposal of solid, toxic, and hazardous wastes. The Contractor shall ensure that all wastes are properly containerized, labeled and placarded, managed, tested, stored, documented/manifested, transported and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2. USED ELECTRIC LAMPS: 40 CFR 273 requires that electric lamps, including incandescent, fluorescent, neon and high intensity discharge (mercury vapor, high/low pressure sodium, metal halide) lamps that are no longer of use be recycled or treated as hazardous waste.

The Contractor shall not dispose of any used electric lamps as solid waste. The Contractor shall recycle all waste electric lamps generated as a result of this work only at a licensed recycling facility.

3. METALS: Unless noted otherwise, scrap metal shall not be landfilled or treated as hazardous waste. Recycle all scrap metal by smelting or any other acceptable recycling process.

Scrap metal includes ductwork, light fixture housings, pipe, mechanical and electrical equipment, doors and frames, etc.

4. SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with signed and fully executed originals of all hazardous waste profiles, test results, hazardous waste manifests and/or other shipping papers, electric lamp disposal documents and all other required documentation. Maximum payment retention shall be withheld until this documentation is received.

SECTION 01 66 16

SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MATERIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES

1. DATA SHEETS: Submit a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all materials containing hazardous substances required for contract execution. Information provided in SDS’s shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. SDS’s require Contracting Officer review and acceptance prior to bringing these materials on site.

2. MATERIAL STORAGE: Limit the quantity of these materials stored on site to the amount needed for execution of work. Storage of excess materials will not be permitted. Assure that the storage of these materials comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and provide additional storage facilities (paint lockers, etc.) as required for the storage of such materials. Coordinate the physical location of storage areas with the On-site Representative prior to bringing these materials on site.

3. PROTECTIVE MEASURES: The contractor shall take all protective measures outlined on the SDS’s and as required by federal, state, and local regulations to protect all personnel in the vicinity of the work area from exposure to these materials. The Contractor shall //submit a separate plan outlining the measures required. //include any required protective measures in the Safety Plan (See Section 01 35 29, “Safety Program”)//. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall review protective measures prior to allowing use of these materials.

4. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIAL: The Contractor shall dispose of all excess hazardous materials as required by the SDS and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

SECTION 01 74 00

GENERAL CLEANUP & SITE RESTORATION OF WORK AREAS

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all trash and debris incidental to the contract work from the limits of government property, as well as all adjacent affected areas. The Contracting Officer shall determine the extent and interval of these cleanups.

2. WORK AREA CLEANUP: At the end of each day the entire work area and all adjacent affected areas shall be thoroughly cleaned by removing all trash, debris, dust, etc. caused by the contract work. Any floor, wall or ceiling surfaces that may have been stained or soiled by the contract work shall be restored to pre-construction condition.

3. SITE RESTORATION: If at any time while performing the contract the Contractor causes damage or destruction to any portion of any Government facility or grounds; e.g., bulkheads, pavement, lawns, shrubbery, etc., it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to replace and/or restore the damage as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at no additional cost to the Government.

4. POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP: Upon completion of the job, the Contractor shall clean up the job site, returning it to a state of cleanliness equal to or exceeding that in which it was found. The Contractor shall properly dispose of any trash, extra materials, dirt, debris, or other litter that remains. If the job site appearance is not to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, final acceptance will not be approved.

SECTION 06 41 16.00 10

PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to cabinet and vanity replacement in the spaces identified in Section 1.

1.2 SUBMITTALS: Submit the following in accordance with Section 01.

Product Data: Manufacturer's catalog data for laminate, hardware, and adhesives.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 KITCHENETTE CABINET CONSTRUCTION

Quality Standard: Comply with AWI AWS Custom Grade for materials and fabrication.

Substrates: All cabinet box cores shall be 3/4-inch Industrial Grade M-2 Particleboard.

Sink Base Core: The core material for the sink base cabinet (sides, back, and bottom) shall be Moisture-Resistant (Type 2-M-2) particleboard or Marine Grade plywood to prevent moisture damage.

Exposed Surfaces: Finished with High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL), NEMA LD 3, Grade VGS.

Cabinet Interior: Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL), White or Light Gray.

Edge Banding: 3.0 mm impact-resistant PVC, machine-applied with hot-melt adhesive, color-matched to cabinet face.

2.2 CABINET HARDWARE

Hinges: Heavy-duty, concealed European-style, minimum 110-degree opening, self-closing (ANSI/BHMA A156.9, Grade 1).

Drawer Slides: Full-extension, side-mounted, ball-bearing slides with a minimum 100lb load capacity.

Pulls/Handles: 4-inch D-style wire pulls, stainless steel or brushed nickel finish.

2.3 COUNTERTOPS

Kitchenette Countertops Material: Solid Surface (e.g., Corian or approved equal), minimum 1/2-inch thick, complying with ISSFA-2.

Backsplash: Integrated 4-inch coved (seamless) backsplash where countertops meet walls.

Edge Profile: 1.5-inch thick built-up eased edge.

Sink Cutout: Precision factory cutout to accommodate the stainless steel kitchenette sink specified in Section 22 40 00.

Bathroom Vanity Tops (Option Bid Items 1-3) Material: Solid Surface, minimum 1/2-inch thick.

Backsplash/Sidesplash: Integrated 4-inch coved backsplash and matching sidesplashes where vanity meets corner walls.

Integrated Sink Bowl: Vanity tops shall feature integrated (seamlessly fused) solid surface sink bowls. The bowl must be non-porous and fused to the countertop to eliminate caulked seams.

Includes factory-drilled overflow.

Hole Drillouts: Factory-drilled holes for 4-inch centerset lavatory faucets as specified in Section 22 40 00.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION: Install cabinets and countertops level and plumb to a tolerance of 1/8 inch in 8 feet.

Scribe and cut cabinets and countertops to fit adjoining walls perfectly.

Secure cabinets to wall blocking using heavy-duty hardware.

Apply a continuous bead of clear or color-matched antimicrobial silicone sealant at all joints where countertops and backsplashes meet adjacent walls.

3.2 ADJUSTMENT & CLEANING

Adjust all doors and drawers for uniform clearance and smooth operation.

Clean all laminate and solid surfaces utilizing manufacturer-approved methods prior to final inspection.

SECTION 09 65 19

RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to luxury vinyl tile (LVT) replacement in the spaces identified in Section 1.

2. SUBMITTALS:

2.1 Product Data and Sample submittals required for each type of product.

2.2 Submit physical samples to COR. Full-size units of each color, texture, and pattern of floor tile required.

3. FIELD CONDITIONS

3.1 Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 70 deg F or more than 95 deg F, in spaces to receive floor tile during the following periods:

3.1.1 48 hours before installation.

3.1.2 During installation.

3.1.3 48 hours after installation.

3.2 Close spaces to traffic during floor tile installation.

3.3 Close spaces to traffic for 48 hours after floor tile installation.

3.4 Install floor tile after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

4. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For resilient floor tile, as determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency.

4.2 Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm.

5. LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT-1)

5.1 Tile Standard: ASTM F1700.

5.2 Class: Class III, Printed Film Vinyl Tile.

5.3 Type: B, Embossed Surface.

5.4 Lamination Type: Continuous

5.5 Wear Layer thickness: minimum 20-mil

5.6 Thickness: 2.5 mm.

6. PREPARATION

6.1 Prepare substrates according to floor tile manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of resilient products.

6.2 Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F710.

6.3 Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.

6.4 Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by floor tile manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

6.5 Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by floor tile manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrate alkalinity falls within range on pH scale recommended by manufacturer in writing, but not less than 5 or more than 12 pH.

6.6 Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching compound; remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and smooth substrate.

6.7 Immediately before installation, sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient floor tile.

7. FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION

7.1 Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing floor tile.

7.2 Scribe, cut, and fit floor tiles to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces and permanent fixtures including built-in furniture, cabinets, pipes, outlets, and door frames.

7.3 Extend floor tiles into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. Extend floor tiles to center of door openings.

7.4 Adhere floor tiles to substrates using a full spread of adhesive applied to substrate to produce a completed installation without open cracks, voids, raising and puckering at joints, telegraphing of adhesive spreader marks, and other surface imperfections.

SECTION 09 68 13

TILE CARPETING

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to carpet tile replacement Section 1. Carpet install to include new cove base and transitions to other floor materials.

2. SUBMITTALS

2.1 Product data and product sample submittals are required for modular carpet tiles.

Samples required for each exposed product and for each color and texture specified.

2.1.1 Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample

2.1.2 Exposed edge, Transition, and Other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch-long samples.

3. PRODCUT SPECIFICATIONS:

3.1 Color: Gray/Navy, as selected by COR from manufacturer's full range.

3.2 Fiber Content: 100 percent nylon 6.

3.3 Pile Characteristic: Tufted, textured loop.

3.4 Pile Thickness: 0.094 inches.

3.5 Total Thickness: 0.31 inches.

3.6 Stitches: 10.0/inch.

3.7 Gage: 1/12.

3.8 Total Weight: 95.5 oz/sq. yd. for finished carpet tile.

3.9 Backing: Manufacturer's standard PVC-free composite materials.

3.10 Size: 19.7 inches by 19.7 inches.

3.11 Appearance Retention Rating: Heavy traffic, 3.0 minimum according to ASTM D7330.

4. EXECUTION

4.1 General: Comply with the Carpet and Rug Institute's CRI 104, Section 10, "Carpet Tile," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions.

4.2 Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

4.3 Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

4.4 Install pattern parallel to walls and borders.

SECTION 09 91 23

INTERIOR PAINTING

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to new interior paint. Paint schedule is summarized in

Section 1. Applicable sub-surfaces include Gypsum Board. Contractor will be responsible for moving furniture for interior paint applications.

2. SUBMITTALS

2.1 Product Data submittals required for each type of product. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

2.2 Samples for COR selection required for each type of topcoat product. Submit Samples on rigid backing, 8 inches square.

3. FIELD CONDITIONS

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

3.2 Do not apply paints when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures of less than 5 deg F above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.

4. PRODUCTS

4.1 Source Limitations: Obtain each paint product from single source from single manufacturer.

4.2 Materials for use within each paint system shall be compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

4.3 For each coat in a paint system, products shall be recommended in writing by topcoat manufacturers for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

4.4 Colors: As selected by COR from manufacturer's full range to match facility standard colors.

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

4.5.1 Masonry (Clay and CMUs): 12 percent.

4.5.2 Gypsum Board: 12 percent.

4.6 Existing surfaces: Use the gentlest, appropriate method necessary to clean surfaces in preparation for painting. Clean all surfaces, corners, contours, and interstices.

4.7 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.

4.8 Masonry Substrates: Remove efflorescence and chalk. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces or mortar joints exceeds that permitted in manufacturer's written instructions.

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

5. INTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

5.1 Gypsum Board Substrates: Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System.

5.1.1 Prime Coat: Interior, institutional low-odor/VOC primer sealer.

5.1.2 Intermediate Coat: Matching topcoat.

5.1.3 Topcoat: Interior, latex, institutional low odor/VOC, eggshell.

SECTION 22 40 00

PLUMBING FIXTURES

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to plumbing requirements in Section 1.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

2.1 Lead-Free Requirement: All pipe, friction, and fixtures in contact with potable water must comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

3. SUBMITTALS: Submit manufacturer's data for all fixtures, faucets, and trim.

3.1 KITCHENETTE FIXTURES

Kitchenette Sink: 18-gauge, Type 304 Stainless Steel. Single or double bowl as indicated on drawings. Designed for undermount or drop-in installation (coordinated with Section 06 41 16.00 10). Must include sound-deadening undercoating and stainless steel basket strainers.

Kitchenette Faucet: Solid brass construction with a high-arc (gooseneck) spout and single-lever handle. Polished Chrome or Brushed Nickel finish. Ceramic disc cartridge with a maximum flow rate of 1.5 GPM at 60 psi.

3.2. BATHROOM FIXTURES

Bathroom Lavatory Sink: Sink basin is integrated into the Solid Surface vanity top (Provided under Section 06 41 16.00 10). Plumber to provide and install the drain assembly and tailpiece to mate with the integrated bowl.

Bathroom Faucet: Solid brass body, double-handle centerset (4-inch spread). Polished Chrome finish. Ceramic disc valves with a maximum flow rate of 1.5 GPM at 60 psi. Provide matching polished chrome pop-up drain assembly.

P-Traps & Supply: Polished chrome-plated brass or commercial-grade PVC (where fully concealed inside vanity). Provide 1/4-turn, screwdriver-operated angle stops at all hot and cold water supply lines.

3.3 BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

Towel Bars: Commercial-grade Type 304 Stainless Steel, wall-mounted. Finish to match faucets.

Medicine Cabinets: Surface-mounted or recessed rectangular mirrored medicine cabinet. Frame finish to match plumbing fixtures. Must include moisture-resistant backing and adjustable interior shelving.

4. INSTALLATION:

4.1 Secure fixtures to walls or floors using corrosion-resistant hardware.

4.2 Install wall-hung fixtures using concealed heavy-duty chair carriers.

4.3 Apply a bead of white antimicrobial silicone sealant at the interface of fixtures and wall/countertop surfaces.

4.4 Upon completion of installation, test all fixtures for proper operation. Verify there are no leaks at supply or waste connections. Verify water temperature and pressure meet facility standards.

SECTION 26 51 19

LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

1. SUMMARY: Section is applicable to new interior LED lighting. Lighting schedule is summarized in Section 1. Scope of work in spaces with will include removal of old light fixtures, installing new light fixtures, providing sufficient support, and connecting to existing electrical wiring. Perform operational test with COR or unit personnel.

2. SUBMITTALS: Product data submittals required.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Provide luminaires from a single manufacturer for each luminaire type.

4. LUMINAIRE REQUIREMENT

4.1 Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

4.2 Recessed luminaires shall comply with NEMA LE 4.

4.3 Minimum CRI of 80.

4.4 L70: Rated lamp life of 50,000 hours.

4.5 LM-79 and LM-80 Compliant.

5. LUMINAIRE SUPPORT

5.1 Single-Stem Hangers: 1/2-inch steel tubing with swivel ball fittings and ceiling canopy.

Finish same as luminaire.

5.2 Wires: ASTM A641/A641M, Class 3, soft temper, zinc-coated steel, 12 gage.

5.3 Rod Hangers: 3/16-inch minimum diameter, cadmium-plated, threaded steel rod.

5.4 Hook Hangers: Integrated assembly matched to luminaire, line voltage, and equipment with threaded attachment, cord, and locking-type plug.

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

SECT PAR

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ITEM KEY GENERAL USE COLUMN

01 32 16 1.a Construction Schedule 1.b Schedule of Values 2.a Progress Schedule 01 35 29 3 Safety Plan 01 51 13 1 Lockout/Tagout Plan 01 66 13 4 Hazardous Waste Documents

01 66 16 1 SDS

3 Protective Measures 06 41 10 Cabinet Materials 09 65 19 Flooring Materials 09 68 13 Tile Carpet Materials 09 91 23 Paint Materials

22 40 00 Plumbing Materials 26 51 19

Lighting Materials

CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST

Contract Number: HSCG83- DO/TO: HSCG83-

Contract Specialist: Project Number:

Contractor Name:

URGENT YES NO (if yes) CONTRACTOR FAX #: _______________________

Submittal #_____________________ Job Location: ___________________________________

NOTE: Contractor must mark Deviation column if submittal deviates from contract requirements

Item No.

Spec Section and Paragraph

Description of Material Include Type, Model #, Manufacturer, Etc.

Deviation Status

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NOTE: Review and acceptance of submittals by the Government is intended to verify general conformance with the design intent as shown on the contract drawings and in the specifications. Acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any errors and/or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility for complying with the requirements of the contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in accordance with FAR 52.243-4

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