Art_Center_Termite_Tenting_Specs.docx
DOCX document 43 KB Posted
- Attached to
- Art Center Termite Tenting
- Solicitation number
- RFQ198360
- Issued by
- Santa Clara County, California
About this file
This is a technical specifications document issued by the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department for structural fumigation services at the Palo Alto Art Center located at 1313 Newell Road. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, fumigants, warning agents, and monitoring equipment necessary to perform complete structural fumigation for drywood termite eradication. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and shall begin work within seven calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with completion required within fourteen calendar days. The fumigation is scheduled for the last two weeks of December 2026, with the contractor required to submit a proposed fumigation schedule to the City's Project Manager at least fourteen calendar days prior to the start date for approval. The contractor must also provide a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, current Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, and written post-fumigation safety and re-entry instructions prior to mobilization.
The contractor shall provide closeout documentation including fumigation clearance certification, a chemical usage report with EPA registration numbers and quantities, and warranty documentation, with final payment contingent upon submission and City acceptance of all required documents. The contractor is responsible for protecting all existing buildings, utilities, landscaping, and adjacent improvements from damage, with any damage repaired at no additional cost to the City. The contractor shall maintain all required insurance, secure the work area during and after fumigation, and provide a minimum one-year warranty against drywood termite reinfestation. All work must be coordinated with the City's Project Manager, and the contractor is solely responsible for job site safety, Cal-OSHA compliance, warning signs, barricades, and all notifications and security measures associated with the fumigation operation.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Art_Center_Termite_Tenting_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf | ||
| Art_Center_Termite_Tenting.pdf | ||
| General_Services_Agreement.pdf | ||
| Payment_Bond.pdf | ||
| Performance_Bond.pdf | ||
| Art_Center_Termite_Tenting_Project_IFB_BID_FORM.doc | DOC document | |
| Insurance_Requirements.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
Art Center Termite Tenting
AT
1313 Newell Rd, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
June 30, 2026
Issued by: City of Palo Alto Public Works Department Public Services Division Facilities Contract Services & Rehabilitation Projects
| Prepared by: | ________________________________ | |
| Ivan Zhang | ||
| Project Manager |
SECTION 01 11 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, temporary enclosures, fumigants, warning agents, monitoring equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform complete structural fumigation of the Palo Alto Art Center located at 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, California, for the eradication of drywood termites.
A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, State of California, Santa Clara County, and City of Palo Alto regulations governing structural fumigation and pesticide use.
B. Contractor shall provide a site-specific Health and Safety Plan to the City prior to mobilization.
C. Contractor shall provide current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used during the project.
D. Contractor shall provide written post-fumigation safety and re-entry instructions and certify when the building has been cleared for occupancy.
E. Contractor shall submit the names, EPA registration numbers, and quantities of all fumigants, warning agents, and other pesticides used during the project.
F. Contractor shall maintain all required insurance throughout the duration of the work.
G. Contractor shall protect the building, adjacent buildings, landscaping, utilities, sidewalks, and public areas from damage. Any damage resulting from the Contractor's operations shall be repaired at no additional cost to the City.
H. Contractor shall be responsible for securing the work area during fumigation and until the building has been certified safe for re-entry.
I. Contractor shall inspect and seal all utility conduits, pipe penetrations, and other openings necessary to maintain the integrity of the fumigation enclosure. Coordination with the City and utility providers shall be included in the Contractor's scope of work.
J. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty against reinfestation of drywood termites following successful fumigation.
K. Contractor shall provide the following closeout documents:
1. Fumigation clearance certification.
2. Chemical usage report identifying the names, EPA registration numbers, and quantities of all chemicals used.
3. Warranty documentation.
4. Any documentation required by applicable regulations.
L. Final payment will not be made until all required documentation has been submitted and accepted by the City.
1.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Contractor shall begin work within seven (7) calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed and shall complete all work covered by this Contract within fourteen (14) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date.
The structural fumigation shall be scheduled and completed during the last two (2) weeks of December 2026.
Contractor shall provide the proposed fumigation schedule, including the anticipated start date, duration of fumigation, aeration period, and anticipated building re-entry date, to the City's Project Manager no less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of fumigation.
The exact fumigation schedule shall be coordinated with and approved by the City's Project Manager.
1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING BUILDING
A. Contractor shall exercise care to protect all existing buildings, finishes, equipment, utilities, landscaping, sidewalks, and adjacent improvements during the performance of the work.
B. Contractor shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition throughout the project.
C. Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the City.
1.4 SAFETY
A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for job site safety and shall comply with all applicable Cal-OSHA requirements and all federal, state, and local safety regulations.
B. Contractor shall furnish and maintain all required warning signs, barricades, temporary fencing, security measures, and other protective devices necessary to protect City staff, the public, and adjacent properties during fumigation.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for all notifications, evacuation requirements, security measures, and restricted access associated with the fumigation operation.
1.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Contractor shall be responsible for the storage and security of all equipment, fumigation materials, and supplies brought to the site.
The City assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to Contractor-owned equipment or materials.
1.6 COORDINATION
Contractor shall coordinate all work with the City's Project Manager.
Any required utility coordination, building access, shutdowns, or special site requirements shall be scheduled in advance and approved by the City's Project Manager.
Contractor shall immediately notify the City's Project Manager of any unforeseen conditions that may affect the work or project schedule.
END OF SECTION
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .