A04_0040562693_20220124_Statement_of_Work.pdf

STATEMENT of WORK

Repaint John F. Kennedy NHS

PMIS# 162111A

January 24, 2022

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

Part 1- General

1.01 Summary

A. The work to be performed under this contract is for the following :

1. Exterior painting of the John F. Kennedy Birthplace. Components to be painted are listed below. Colors will be provided by the park. All items listed below will receive one coat of tinted oil primer and two coats of latex. Tinted primer will correspond with the finish color on each item below. The only method of paint application allowed is by paint brush only for all coats. No spraying or rolling on any surface, only paint brush. Brush marks shall go with the grain of all components. No electric sanders or wire brushes are to be used. Only carbide/metal scrapers and sandpaper used manually will be allowed. No heat producing equipment shall be used. No chemical stripping shall be used. Industry standards for painting, including preparation, shall be followed.

2. The entire house shall be properly prepared to accept primer paints and finish paints. The house currently has a latex finish paint. For this contract, the first coat shall be an oil-based primer followed by two coats of latex paint. The finish paint shall be Sherwin Williams, “Duration” or another brand with the same salient characteristic. To clean wooden components, the use of pressure washers or equivalent is prohibited. All wooden components shall be free of dust, dirt, grime, or any material which would inhibit the performance and adhesion of the primer and paint. Preparation method shall be approved by the contractor’s technical representative (COTR). The contractor shall provide a five-foot by five-foot example for the COTR to review. The contractor will be allowed to proceed upon COTR approval.

3. This is not a lead abatement project.

Components to be painted:

Note: only one window is included in this contract. The original sashes have been removed for repair by the Park Service.

A. wooden shingles/siding B. horizontal and vertical trim C. gutters and downspouts D. bay window and glazing, east elevation, first floor E. entire front and rear porch, all painted surfaces. Front porch ceiling is varnished and not included in this contract.

F. Two exterior doors + one screen door at the rear of the house G. All shutters. Note: all shutters shall be labeled and returned to their original location.

H. All window casings, trim and openings.

NOTE: The physical work on this contract cannot begin before September 1, 2022, due to another contract on the premises. The other contract will not interfere with this paint project.

4. Communication:

A project supervisor shall be on site at all times. The project supervisor must be able to maintain verbal communication that does not inhibit the performance of this contract.

1.02 Location

A. The project site is located at 83 Beal Street, Brookline, MA

1.03 Examination of work sites

A. Contractor will be held responsible to have examined the site and satisfied themselves as the existing conditions under which the contactor will be pledged to operate or that in any manner will affect the work under this contract.

B. The site visit time and location will be provided in the request for quotation.

1.04 Contractor’s use of Premises

A. Contractor shall conduct operations to ensure adequate protection of government property at all times

1. Contractor shall repair or replace any government property damaged by the contractor at no cost to the government. Repairs will be at the discretion of the government.

2. The building involved is used and occupied by government staff during contract period of performance.

3. Contractor shall conduct operations in a manner which will cause the least amount of disturbance and provide the safest operation to occupants and visitors/general public.

1.05 Site conditions

A. There is approximately 4000 sq. ft. of surfaces to be painted. The government will assume the contractor agrees with this figure unless notified immediately following contractor site visit.

B. During the work of this project, the contractor shall work closely with the government’s c.o.t.r. to ensure that no damage to new or existing shrubs, plants, and or other historic structures or grounds features will occur during the performance of this contract.

C. It is the contractor’s responsibility during the course of the work to bring to the attention of the contracting officer or c.o.t.r. any latent, unforeseen defective conditions discovered where not previously identified.

1.06 Work schedule

A. Work shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

B. Work will not be performed on weekends, holidays, or extended hours unless prior arrangements are made in writing to the contracting officer.

C. The contracting officer has the right to stop this contract at any time or in the event of an unforeseen condition that may warrant so. Example: an unexpected death of a Kennedy family member. Such an event may create a public draw to the house resulting in the stoppage of work.

1.07 Referenced standards

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANZI Z88.2 1980 respiratory protection Part 2- products- not used Part 3- execution- not used

End of Section

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1- General

1.01 Summary

A. Items requiring review and approval by the contracting officer and /or authorized representative are described in the individual sections.

1.02 Submittal procedures

A. General procedures:

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to the contracting officer at least 10 days before need for approval.

2. Unless a different number is specified, submit (3) copies of the required submittals.

3. The contracting officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Provide required resubmits if original submittals are not approved.

C. Provide warranties as specified.

D. Contracting officer’s review

1. After approving submittals, the contracting officer will return one copy.

2. If submittals are not approved, the contracting officer will return all copies to the contractor with reasons for rejection

3. Resubmit, identifying corrective actions or changes.

4. Any work done before approval shall be at the contractor’s own risk

1.03 Approved equals

A. For each item proposed as an “equal” submit a separate request. With each request submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate

2. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed item with that specified.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution

4. Name, address, and telephone number of the vendor

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that the contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item as for the item specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

1.04 Required submittals

A. Certificates

1. For those items called for in individual sections, furnish certificates from manufacturers, suppliers, or others certifying that materials or equipment being furnished under the contract comply with the requirements of these specifications.

B. Materials

1. Paint removal methods

2. Paint manufacturer and color samples

3. Caulking and wood filler products

4. Building wrap (if any)

5. Sample of fasteners (if any)

6. Grade of wood for all wood repairs (if any)

C. Schedule of work

1. Submit a schedule showing starting and completion dates for the site and alternate work

D. Health and safety plan

1. Submit a proposed health and safety plan to the contracting officer.

2. The plan shall include procedures to be followed by the contractor for setting up staging and/or pump staging.

E. Accident prevention

1. Submit within 10 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, the name of the supervisory employee designated to carry out the contractor’s accident prevention program, together with proposed safety program, as required by clause 52-236-13 of the federal acquisition regulations to the contracting officer.

Part 2- products- not applicable to this section Part 3- products- not applicable to this section End of section

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Part 1- General

1.01 Description

A. The work of this section consists of the maintaining of temporary facilities and controls in proper and safe condition during the period of the contract.

1.02 Temporary utilities

A. The contractor shall not interrupt the existing utilities without prior review and written approval from the c.o.t.r.

1.03 Sanitary facilities

A. Use of Park Service facilities is not permitted. The contractor shall be responsible for acquiring a portable exterior toilet. The cotr will decide the location of this unit.

B. Water is available on site.

1.04 Equipment, ladders, and access

A. Protect all equipment, ladders, and related material required for the execution of the work.

B. Work safely in accordance with applicable OSHA standards.

C. Provide workers with all ladder safety equipment required by OSHA D. Provide security measures to prevent all unauthorized access to ladders and other working areas.

E. Maintain a clear access for employees and visitors on a daily basis.

F. Security measures shall be in effect 24 hours a day.

1. Ladders may be stored on site. Location will be identified by c.o.t.r. and ladder storage location may change at any time at the discretion of the c.o.t.r.

ALL LADDERS SHALL BE LOCKED after hours of operations with adequate protection. No ladders will be left on the building outside of the hours of operation.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01700

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of the cleaning and restoration of the job site to their original condition.

1.02 CLEANING AND RESTORATION

A. Cleaning

1. Remove loose materials and debris

2. Sweep paved surfaces; rake other surfaces or grounds.

3. Restore marred surfaces to conditions found at start of the work.

4. The Park property shall be cleaned to the condition as it was before contractor began contract.

1.03 FINAL INSPECTION

A. Notify the contraction officer upon completion of the house and request a written final inspection.

B. The contracting officer’s technical representative will make an inspection within 5 business days of the request.

C. Upon inspection, a “punch list” of deficiencies that need to be corrected will be prepared before final acceptance.

D. Provide the following closeout procedures:

1. Final cleaning and touch-up

2. Removal of temporary facilities

3. Sweep paved surfaces; rake other surfaces or grounds

1.04 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK

A. After all deficiencies, if any have been corrected, a letter of Final Acceptance will be issued, along with a Release of Claims to be signed and returned.

B. Final payment will be withheld until all deficiencies are corrected.

C. Until receipt of letter of Final Acceptance, the contractor shall be responsible for the work of this contract.

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. The work of this section consists of surface preparation and field application of paints of historic buildings as follows:

1. Shingled siding, soffits, window and doorjambs, trim, porch decks and railings, shutters. All painted porch components, front and back.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with section 01300, submittals.

B. A complete list of materials proposed for the work.

C. Provide two samples of not less that six inches square illustrating selected colors and textures for each color specified D. Provide manufacturer’s printed product data on all coatings specified, including preparation and application instructions.

E. Samples of the paint proposed to do the work.

1. Submit material data and manufacturer’s certificate of performance for any proposed substitution.

1.03 REFRENCE

A. ASTM D 16 Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and related products.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PAINT AND FINISH PRODUCTS

A. Paint products shall be fresh and well mixed, shall not settle, cake, or thicken in the container, shall be broken up readily with paddle to a smooth consistency and shall have easy application properties.

B. Refer to “PART 3 EXECUTION” for paint colors C. Oil based primer

1. Sherwin Williams “Duration” (or approved equal) D. Latex-based finish coats, two coats:

1. Paint colors are:

Body: Trim: Shutters: Porch:

OY-9

RX-3

BK-1X16

YW-1

OY-15

BB-1

OG-1

WH-2X17

Standard Essex Green

Contractor shall match to existing color.

NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:

DO NOT PURCHASE THE ABOVE IN A QUANTITY OTHER THAN THAT FOR

APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT. A SMALL AMOUNT OF EACH COLOR IS

RECOMMENDED FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS. ONE QUART OF EACH IS ALL

THAT IS NECESSARY. THE FORMULAS PROVIDED DO NOT INDICATE APPROVAL

OF THOSE COLORS. THE GOVERNMENT MUST APPROVE PAINT COLORS PRIOR TO

APPLICATION.

E. Product shall be Sherwin Williams “Duration” (or approved equal).

2.02 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Deliver to the contracting officer’s technical representative, 1 gallon of each finish paint in each color required for project.

1. Mark each container with color and locations where paint was used, without obscuring manufacturer’s label.

B. Filling compounds

1. Use only high quality, no shrink materials, which have been approved.

2. Use latex paintable caulking.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Cover and protect finished work and surfaces not to be painted.

1. Use drop cloths of adequate size to protect adjacent areas B. Apply finish material when temperature is continuously 50 degrees or above throughout paint curing duration.

1. Do not apply paint on surfaces that exceed manufacturer’s temperature specification.

2. Apply finishes only when air is free of dust that would speck the finish.

3. Paint will not be applied if moisture content is above 15% or manufacturer’s specifications as tested with a moisture meter.

4. HAND BRUSHING ONLY SHALL BE USED ON ALL SURFACES.

PAINT ON SHINGLES SHALL ONLY BE APPLIED VERTICALLY.

C. The first undercoat shall be of different tint and shade as the final coats.

1. Mix and prepare painting materials in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.

D. Remove hardware, hardware accessories, machined surfaces, plates, lighting fixtures, and similar items in place and not to be painted or provide surface applied protection. Reinstall removed items when final coat is thoroughly dry.

E. Do not paint over dirt, rust scale, grease, moisture, voids and blemishes, or other conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

F. Apply non-shrink, paintable latex caulking to fill gaps leaving a neat smooth seam. Gaps being filled cannot exceed 1/8” in width.

G. Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer’s directions (does not include spraying or rolling).

H. Secure approval by cotr of each coat before proceeding with the next.

I. Apply material evenly without runs, sags, or other defects.

J. Leave moldings, trim, ornaments, edges, and millwork clean and true to details without excess paint in corners or depressions.

1. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors sharp and clean, without overlaps.

K. Finish exterior doors on side edges same as exterior faces.

L. Apply materials at not less than manufacturers’ recommended spreading rate, to establish a total dry film thickness as recommended by the manufacturer.

M. Drying time: Minimum time recommended by manufacturer. Do not apply succeeding coats until the undercoat is thoroughly dry.

N. Apply additional coats when undercoats stain or other conditions show final coat of paint.

1. All coats shall have uniform finish, color, and appearance.

O. Spot prime bare wood. Apply tinted oil-based primer, then two final finish coats.

3.02 Preparation and finishes of exterior wood

A. Hand tools

1. Use of wire brushes, razor edge scrapers, and power sanders

WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

2. Use of carbide/metal tipped scrapers is required, also sand and feathering of all surface blemishes.

B. Preparation

1. Remove sap on wood surfaced by scraping and washing with turpentine.

2. All prepared surfaces shall be cleaned with turpentine.

3. Seal all knots or resinous areas with knot sealer and allow drying at least 2 hours before priming.

A. Fill all gouges, dents, and small openings in exterior wood with plastic wood tinted for stained or natural appearance.

B. Allow plastic wood to dry before painting.

3.03 Preparation and finishing of storm windows and gutters

A. Preparation

1. Remove all loose glazing compound

2. Replace all broken glass (except historical) and fasten with glazing points

3. Treat exposed muntins with a 60/40 % mixed application of linseed oil and thinners prior to re-glazing.

4. Re-glaze

5. Prepare and paint according to paint schedule.

3.04 Preparation and finishing of gutters

A. Clean with wire brush to remove algae and lichens.

B. Prepare and paint outside of gutter according to paint schedule.

3.05 Paint schedule

A. Trim and storm windows

1. One coat of tinted oil primer

2. two coats of latex (High gloss or equal)

B. Main body

1. One coat of oil primer tinted for spot priming.

2. One full coat of tinted oil primer to match body

3. Two full coats of accepted body color

C. Shutters

1. One coat of oil primer.

2. Two full coats latex finish semi-gloss

D. Decks

1. Spot prime with Enamel Grey (or equal)

2. Two full coats with latex Grey (5GY 6/1 Flat)

3.06 Clean up

A. Remove all paint, stain, or other finish material where it has spilled.