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SCOPE OF WORK

Fort Monroe National Monument

Building 17 Scrape, Prep and Paint

Fort Monroe National Monument 41 Benard Street

Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDES:

Scrape and prep to remove all loose and deteriorated paints to the next sound layer using the gentlest method possible from surfaces to be repainted on the exterior of Building 17 at Fort Monroe National Monument. Properly handle and dispose of all paint debris which is assumed to be lead based paint. Apply a minimum of 2 exterior paint coats for an even consistent finish for the porches. Prime only exposed wood areas.

1.2 LOCATION: Fort Monroe National Monument 41 Benard Road Building 17 Fort Monroe Virginia 23651

Access through the inner fort gates is limited in width and height:

Main Gate, 10’-0” wide x 12’-3” high

North and east gates, 10’-0” wide x 10’-2” high

1.3 DESCRIPTION:

A. Building 17 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located inside the moat at Fort Monroe National Monument. Building 17 has 4 porches to be painted. All wooden surfaces to be prepped and painted to include all decks, spindles, columns, cornices, fascia, trim, porches, etc. shall be painted. Black cast iron handrails for steps will also be painted.

1. WEST PORCH is a double porch approximately 3250 sq ft of ceiling and deck plus (18) 10”columns 11 foot in height, (16) 10’x3’ spindle and rail sections between columns, 2 bulkheads 11’x10’

2. NORTH PORCH is approximately 1350 sq ft of ceiling and deck plus (5) 9”x 9” columns 11 foot in height, (13) treads and risers, (6) ) 10’x3’ spindle and rail sections between columns, and (1) black iron rail with a 12’ length

3. SOUTH PORCH is approximately 1350 sq ft of ceiling and deck plus (5) 9”x 9” columns 11 foot in height, (13) treads and risers, (6) ) 10’x3’ spindle and rail sections between columns, and (1) black iron rail with a 12’ length

B. Building 17 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located inside the moat at Fort Monroe National Monument and should follow The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties - Technical Preservation Services (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

C. Contractor to furnish and provide all supplies, tools, equipment, labor, supervision, and expertise to properly and professional perform the work outlined in this scope of work.

Contractor is responsible for verifying all field measurements.

1.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

A. All Park visitors and Contractors are encouraged to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the dignified nature of the National Historic Site. Regulations in 36 CFR parts 2 and 5 and prohibit littering, disturbing or damaging natural and cultural resources, engaging in recreational activities, engaging in disorderly activities, and engaging in commercial activities.

B. Protection of Landscaping: The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to provide protection for all plants, shrubs, trees, walkways, roads, and any other landscape features near the work site.

C. Protection of Workers, Employees, and Visitors: Provide, erect, and maintain barricades and warning signs as necessary. Take all necessary precautions to insure the safety of the public and the protection of the work and grounds. All signs and barricades must be approved by the Contracting Officer

D. SCAFFOLDING AND STAGING:

1. General: If necessary, provide, erect, and maintain a complete scaffolding and staging system sufficient for the safe completion of the work of this Contract.

2. Legal Requirements: Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and with all other applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and controls for the erection and maintenance of the scaffold.

3. Anchoring and Support: Anchoring of scaffold to the structure through the use of large bolts or the cutting or boring of fabric is prohibited. Scaffold may be erected on roofs provided sufficient support and weight distribution of scaffold legs is provided. Roof scaffold erection and anchorage systems shall be approved in advance by the CO.

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E. Preservation of Historic Fabric:

The structure involved in the work of this Contract is a designated historic structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of Fort Monroe National Monument. Every precaution shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent damage to existing historical structural components of the building and to the surrounding area. Should any damage be incurred as a result of the Contractor's operations at the site, it shall be repaired or the damaged materials replaced in kind by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the CO at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Should Contractor's operations or employees uncover or find any historic or archeological remains, Contractor shall suspend operations at the site of discovery; notify the CO immediately of the findings; and continue operations in other areas.

2. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays or additional work for the Contractor, the Contractor will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of this Contract.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. The contractor's quality control efforts shall ensure that all work meets all federal and state health, safety and environmental codes. Contractor shall meet all building codes in order to meet local, state and federal requirements. Contractor will obtain all necessary permits and waste disposal permits.

B. The contractor will abide by all OSHA safety standards and regulations in the performance of this work including the use of applicable proper personal protective equipment (PPE), scaffolding and fall protection. Contractor will be required to follow all park safety policies and procedures in-line with Department of the Interior and National Park Service standards.

C. Materials shall be warranted according to the manufacturer’s specifications as provided in project completion documentation.

D. Field Verification: The measurements and quantities specified are estimated and provided for information only. The Contractor shall verify all locations, dimensions, fasteners, methods, and conditions affecting the work

1.6 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A . Examination of Site: A site visit will be scheduled. Contractors will be notified of date and time. Before submitting bids for the work, each bidder is encouraged to examine the site and satisfy him/herself as to the existing conditions under which he/she will be pledged to operate or that in any manner might affect the work under this Contract.

B. Verify by field measurements the information indicated in the Contract Information and make any further measurements necessary for the execution of the work.

1.7 SITE VISIT: A site visit will be scheduled. Minimal lead testing has shown positive results on the porches and will be available during the site visit.

PART 2: MATERIALS AND APPLICATION

2.1 PRIMER AND PAINT:

PART 2: MATERIALS

2.1 COLORS:

A. Paint colors and finishes shall match existing.

B. All colors shall be assumed to be a special mix.

2.2 QUALITY:

A. All materials used in the work shall be new and unused. All similar materials shall be of one manufacturer and approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

B. All primers, finishes, paints, and other paint products used in executing the work of this Section for exterior painting shall be the best exterior grade available of colors specified for each application, and shall be the highest quality of the following approved manufacturer list or Approved Equal.

1. Product List:

a. Exterior Primer Sealer

Sherwin Williams - A-100 Alkyd wood primer Benjamin Moore - Moore's Latex Exterior Primer 102 Pittsburgh Paints - Seal Grip Exterior Blocking Power Primer

b. Exterior Latex Enamel

Sherwin Williams - SuperPaint Exterior Latex House and Trim Benjamin Moore - Impervex Latex Enamel 309 Pittsburgh Paints - Sun-proof Acrylic Latex House and Trim

c. Porch and Deck Enamel

Sherwin Williams Porch and Floor Enamel Benjamin Moore Porch and Floor Paint Pittsburgh Paints Floor and Porch Paint

d. Slip Resistant Approved Additives

H&C SharkGrip Rust-oleum / Anti-Slip Additive Duck-Back / Anti-Skid additive

2.2 APPLICATION:

A. All paint scraping and prep work to be done by hand (no pressure washing). Only loose and flaking paint will need to be scraped and disposed of. Existing paint that is well adhered to the substrate material may be left in place.

B. Priming and painting on all wooden surfaces except the decks and ceilings shall be applied by brush. (No spraying)

C. Scrape, brush, or sand to remove all loose and deteriorated paints from surfaces to be repainted. Remove all existing paint to sound paint layer or to bare wood. Feather all edges smooth before priming. Note: The use of rotary disc sanders and sand or water blasting is not permitted

PART 3: OPERATION AND EXECUTION:

3.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Prior to the start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange an onsite meeting with the Contractor.

3.2 SUPERVISION:

A. The Contractor is required to have a Supervisor or Designated Responsible Person on site at all times. The Contractor will take into consideration that they will be working in an open, public area with high visitor usage and should conduct work according to Park standards and in a professional manner. The contractor shall ensure its activities ensure the highest degree of protection to all park resources, employees, and visitors.

B. The contractor shall abide by all National Park Service laws, regulations, and policies. The contractor shall follow and adhere to the requests and directions of the designated Park contact, Contracting Officer Representative, and Contracting Officer.

3.3 HOURS OF OPERATIONS:

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the designated Park contact to notify when work will commence and when it will be completed. This will be coordinated through on-site meetings, telephone and email correspondence

B. The Contractor will perform work during the hours of 7:00AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No work will be performed on weekends or on federal holidays. Request to work outside of this schedule must be submitted in writing 48 hours prior to work, and approved by the Contracting Officer in advance.

C. Work may be cancelled due to inclement weather by agreement between both parties

3.4 CLEAN-UP:

A. Construction debris from the work shall be removed at the end of each work day. No debris may be stored on site. Sites must be left in a clean and neat manner daily.

Disposal of debris on Government property will not be permitted. Contractor is required to furnish all permits required for the hauling and disposal of all debris and to comply with all local and state regulations.

Contractor will properly dispose of all waste material offsite at a location determined by the Contractor. No project waste will be stored or left onsite nor will Park dumpsters be used to contain project waste materials.

C. Upon completion of the work, clean all surfaces using proper methods as indicated by the manufacturer of the material, taking care not to damage other finished surfaces.

D. Protect existing structures, structural components and the work of other trades against damage during execution of the work. Correct any such damage by cleaning, repairing and/or replacing as directed by the Contracting Officer.

E Contractor will clean worksite daily. Contractor will leave the work site clean and orderly at the end of the work day. A final cleanup at the completion of the project is required and the work area will be visually inspected by park staff.

3.5 GUIDELINES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

A. Existing painted coatings may contain lead. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with and reporting to all city, state and federal regulatory agencies regarding the removal, containment, collection, transportation, and disposal of materials containing lead, as well as worker protection from such materials, resulting from the removal of painted coatings and other work of this contract.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK:

A. After all work has been completed a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

B. Until receipt of Letter of Final Acceptance, Contractor shall be responsible for the work of this Contract.

4.2 FINAL PAYMENT: The final payment will be made once all deficiencies have been corrected, a final inspection has been conducted by a designated Contracting Officer Representative, and the Letter of Final Acceptance is issued.

PART 5: PHOTOS