Exhibit 2 Section 09900.pdf

USDA FOREST SERVICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Rev. Date 01/10 Lookout Refurbishment 09900 - 1/2

Painting

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section specifies painting for five (5) Lookouts on the Malheur National Forest. Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the furnishing of all materials and equipment and the repairing, preparation, application and completion of all painting of NEW reconstructed items as specified herein.

B. Surfaces Not to be Painted:

1. All concrete floors, walk, curbs, and any concrete surfaces

2. Metal roofing

3. Window glass

1. Existing Exterior Paint

2. Existing Interior Paint

3. Finish hardware

1.02 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver material to site in the original containers with labels intact and seals unbroken.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish color chips (for approval by C.O.) on all proposed paint prior to delivering to the site. The color schemes will be determined after award of the contract.

B. Contractor shall submit a 12 in x 12 in full-coat finish sample (benchmark sample) of each type of coating, substrate, color, and finish required. All paint, colors, materials, and products are subject to approval.

C. If substitute materials are requested by Contractor, submit, not less than seven (7) days before beginning work, a complete list in triplicate of all substitute materials proposed for use together with manufacture's specifications.

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Crack/split filler.

1. Premium quality elastomeric compound, knife grade or caulk grade, as recommended by paint manufacturer for compatibility.

B. Hole/large crack filler.

1. premium quality fiberglass or epoxy filler, as recommende d by paint manufacturer for compatibility.

C. Paint thinner.

1. if required, as recommended by paint manufacturer for compatibility.

D. Primer.

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1. acrylic primer/sealer by Columbia Paint, or approved equal, as recommended by paint manufacturer for compatibility.

E. Rust inhibitive primer.

1. as recommended by paint manufacturer for compatibility.

F. Paint.

1. shall be 100% acrylic latex exterior paint, Columbia Paint Solid Color or approved equal. All products shall be manufacturer’s top quality, premium grade. All components shall be compatible as recommended by the paint manufacturer for the application indicated.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPERATION

A. Lead Paint:

1. Due to the age of the buildings, it is assumed that the exterior paint may contain lead. It is anticipated that the work can be performed in a manner that will not result in lead exposure above the action level as defined by Oregon OSHA standards. In any case, the Contractor shall execute the work in accordance with Oregon OSHA standards such that surface preparation does not result in exposure to lead at or above the action level as defined by Oregon OSHA

B. Comply with paint manufacturer’s written instructions for surface preparation, environmental, and substrate conditions, product mixing, and application.

C. All loose, scaling, and blistered paint shall be removed by “working wet” with wire brush, scraper, sandpaper and water. All edges between painted and bare surfacing shall be feathered to a smooth and acceptable surface. The surface to be painted must be cleaned and thoroughly dry for a clean and dry paintable surface, free of dust, dirt, heavy chalk, mildew, oil, or grease.

D. Allow surface to dry thoroughly (a minimum of 48 hours or in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions) prior to applying primer.

E. All sandpaper, paint chips, and painting debris shall be bagged for disposal in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations in a designated disposal area .

3.02 MIXING

A. All paints shall be the standard product of a paint manufacturer, delivered to the job in standard containers.

B. Storage of paint, chemicals, and equipment overnight in the building is prohibited.

An enclosed storage container may be used and positioned where approved by the C.O. Remove daily, cloths and waste material that may constitute a fire hazard.

3.03 SCAFFOLDING AND PROTECTION

A. Furnish, maintain and remove all scaffolding, ladders and planks required for this work, and all drop cloths for the protection of stairs, catwalk, floors, finish materials, and building fixtures. Scaffolding shall meet OSHA requirements.

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3.04 EXTERIOR FINISH

A. All exterior wood surfaces to be painted include trim, millwork, railings, posts and any wood being replaced, unless otherwise specified. One coat of primer/sealer shall be applied to all surfaces to be painted, including bare wood. A minimum of two finish coats of exterior latex paint shall be applied, as required, to produce a uniform surface appearance.

B. All paint shall be applied with a brush, roller, or air-less spray gun. Paint applied with an air-less sprayer shall be back rolled or brushed to provide uniform application and texture.

C. Walls and concrete not to be painted shall be covered and protected.

D. Apply only when air temperature is above 50º F.

3.05 CLEAN-UP

A. Contractor shall ensure that all paint spots, spills, and slop-over areas are removed from hardware, floors, window glass, and other surfaces not to be painted. All empty cans, containers, and other debris generated by Contractor shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with State and County require ments for solid waste disposal.

B. Contractor shall replace all fixtures, covers, or any other items removed for painting. All masking used shall be removed.

C. Contractor shall not discharge paint, thinner or cleanup liquids on the ground.

4. PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Measurement shall be of each unit of work completed and accepted by the Government.

4.02 PAY ITEMS

09900 (01) Painting LS

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