A04_115_NWS_Carpet_Replacement_Work_Statement_14APR2025.pdf

NIFC 115-NWS Carpet Replacement

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This project includes removal and replacement of carpet and cove base molding in existing carpeted rooms. Work includes disassembling, storage, and reassembling office furniture for carpet and covebase replacement.

B. Work will occur on the main level of building 115 National Weather Service (NWS), 3807 S. Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center campus (NIFC), 3833 S. Development Ave. Boise, ID.

83705.

C. Period of Performance: Reference contract documents for specific requirements.

D. Removal and replacement of carpeted area is approximately 200 square yards. Contractor to field verify area.

E. Contractor shall have limited use of premises required for carpet replacement functions to be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

F. Building Occupancy: The building will be occupied by employees during this construction project. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR a minimum of two weeks

(2) ahead of any work scheduled. Contractor shall implement dust control measures for maintaining a clean working environment.

G. One year minimum installation warranty shall be provided as well as product warranty provided by manufacturer.

1.2 SECURITY:

A. NIFC is a secure facility, and all contractor personnel shall provide an official US Government or State Government issued photo identification at the security gate upon entry.

B. The contractor shall provide a list to the Contracting Officer containing names for all contractor personnel who will work on the NIFC campus. This includes prior to commencing initial work, and as needed along course of contract.

C. All contract personnel shall always wear NIFC furnished visitor badges in a visible location while on campus and shall return the badge at the end of each day, or at the completion of the project, whichever pertains.

D. Work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30 PM., Monday through Friday, with the exception of federal holidays.

E. Contractor personnel shall not enter the site more than 30 minutes prior to the start of scheduled workday and must leave the facility within 30 minutes of the scheduled workday completion.

1.3 SAFETY:

A. Contractor shall provide all safety barriers required for contractor and occupant safety.

Contractor must always maintain building emergency egress/access while performing the work. Contractor shall implement dust control measures to maintain a clean working environment.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Products are materials that match existing campus flooring program.

B. Contractor shall submit work schedule and product data and samples to Government for review. Allow 5 business for Government review and comments, prior to ordering.

C. Extra Material: Deliver to Government spare carpet squares and cove base, equal to three percent (3%) of the type and color installed. Package with protective covering for storage.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Carpet tile: Kinetex J & J Flooring Incorporated. Type – “Put a Cork in it”, Style 1830;

Color 2197 drum.

B. Cove Molding: Roppe 700 Series, commercial quality wall base color; 110 Brown, 4” high, with lip, or equal.

C. Installation Accessories: Carpet Adhesive – Kinetex. Adhesive shall comply with flammability requirements for installed carpet and as recommended by carpet manufacturer for conditions indicated. All adhesives shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less.

D. Rubber transition strip of width and height to match existing, VCT/tile to carpet. Provide in maximum available lengths to minimize running joints.

E. Thresholds to sizes and profiles required to provide transition between adjacent floor finishes, including carpet to carpet.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORK FLOW.

A. Pre-work schedule shall be coordinated with COR prior to any work.

B. Dust control measures shall be in place prior to any carpet removal.

C. Any area removed shall have new carpet installed within 2 days of removal.

D. Furniture shall be re-assembled/reinstalled in each location within 2 days of new carpet installation.

E. The contractor shall perform work in a professional manner; this building will remain occupied during this project.

F. The jobsite and building work areas shall be left in a clean and orderly manner at the end of each work period.

3.2 REMOVAL AND PREP (ALL WORK AREAS)

A. Disassemble existing modular furniture or free standing furniture for removal from each carpeted area. Contractor is responsible for replacing furniture in same location and same configuration as before removal. Chairs will be removed and stored by the Government.

B. Remove existing cove base molding in a manner that allows for proper installation of new cove molding to match existing overlap with no line.

C. Patch and repair walls due to damage from cove base molding removal. Paint colors and sheen to be paint matched.

D. After flooring removal, the carpet installer shall clean the floor area of all excess concrete spots, solid debris, and/or paint spots using a suitable scraping method. Completely remove all wax, dirt, grease, paints, and old adhesives. Solvents shall not be used to clean the floor. Oil-based sweeping compound shall not be used.

E. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions with Portland Cement/Latex based patch material and trowel smooth and level.

F. Sweep and vacuum the floor after patching and debris removal. Smooth, nonporous floors should be damp mopped prior to product installation. Preparation of floor will be verified by COR prior to installation of new carpet, contractor shall coordinate with

COR.

G. Remove existing door thresholds.

H. Recycle and properly dispose of removed carpet and base. Submit recycle tickets to COR for tracking.

3.3 CARPET INSTALLATION.

A. Carpet installation shall comply with CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) Standard 104 and manufacturer specific requirements

B. All adhesive shall be applied per manufacturer direction to maximize long life durability.

C. Maintain uniformity of carpet direction and lay of pile. At doorways, center transition seam under door in closed position. Bind and seal cut edges as recommended by carpet manufacturer.

D. The carpet shall be free of cuts, rips, tears, excess threads, and ripples. Installation will be evaluated by the COR prior to molding installation.

E. Reinstall furniture is same location and configuration in each office/room. Government does not have pictures or diagrams of existing configuration.

F. Contractor shall submit a copy of O&M manuals to Government.

3.4 CLOSE-OUT

A. Provide O&M manual to Government, including one year labor warranty and completed punchlist.

B. Provide a copy of manufacurer standard warranty to government.